Johann Kuschke
inSide Drumheller
Former Drumheller resident, Rob Shapiro, will be returning to the valley with Hey Romeo to play a hair-raising performance in Delia before they leave to Nashville this April.
“We don’t know when we’ll be back, so this will be a good time to come,” said Shapiro, keyboardist for Hey Romeo.
The trio recently returned from a Caribbean cruise where the band played a concert in New Orleans on the first night, followed by several exclusive performances on the ship over the next few nights
“We had quite a good time,” said Shapiro who hopes to turn the cruise into an annual outing for the band.
“Any time that you can get out of the snow in February, it’s great,” he said.
In the meantime, the trio is busy writing songs for their newest album while they prepare to depart for Nashville on April 7.
The Canadian Country Music Award winning trio will be performing at the Delia and District Community Centre on Saturday, April 6, the night before their departure.
“The day after the show in Delia, we actually fly directly to Nashville,” said Shapiro.
Having originally grown up in Drumheller, he is excited to reunite with friends and family during his return to valley.
“The people of Delia took it upon themselves to research about the band, and put their money where their mouth is, which is great,” said Shapiro.
He explained that the band has also felt tremendous support from the Q91 radio station
“Ticket sales are going great and we’re hoping they continue. We want to sell it out.”
This is the band’s first ever performance in Delia and their latest appearance in the valley since their last show in October.
The evening’s festivities will include a meet and greet with the band prior to their show, and an autograph signing at the end of the night.
“It’s going to be a hoot,” said Shapiro.
Formed in 2002, the band is described as a relentlessly energetic blend of modern and traditional country, vintage folk, and rock and roll music characterized by tight harmonies and the signature interplay between Shapiro’s keyboard, Darren Gusnowski’s guitar and Stacy Roper’s vocals.
For more information on ticket sales call 403-364-2489 or email Diana@starlandcounty.com.
