Described as a captivating singer, Barb Elyett is a contemporary Christian recording artist, speaker, award-winning songwriter, and four time Maja Gospel Music Award nominee that is making a name for herself in Canadian Christian music. On Aug. 16, she will be sharing songs from her new album, The Simple Side at the Bethel Pentecostal church (945 Main Street) in Penticton at 6 p.m.

Following the lead of artists like Loreena McKennitt and Allison Crowe, Elyett established her own record label, Aleta Records, on which she recently released her debut CD. Working with award-winning producer and engineer, Bill Buckingham (Carolyn Arends, Rita MacNeil), at The Palace Studios in Vancouver, BC, Elyett created an album that highlights both her vocal and songwriting ability while driving home the importance of simplicity in our daily lives.

Already receiving international airplay and accolades, Elyett’s stand out vocals and writing are powerful and effective and need to be heard says Michael Hughes of Christian Mix Inet Radio, Missouri.

Daniel James of Roo Records, Colorado, commented that Elyett’s songs rank as high in quality as today’s top Christian artists, and selected one of Elyett’s songs to be included on the Music to Live By compilation CD that was distributed nationwide this Spring.

Elyett has shared the stage with Celine Dion, Michael Bublé and Checo Tohomaso (Lionel Ritchie, Marvin Gaye) and was a featured soloist for the Vancouver Community Soul Gospel choir and the Ninth Hour Band.

With an acoustic-driven, piano-based, soulful sound, Elyett’s concert is sure to please those that enjoy a satisfying musical experience.

This is a free concert so bring your friends.

For more information call 250-493-3911 or go to www.barbelyett.com