Home for the Holidays
We are excited to be taking our show home for the holidays with a special family concert in our childhood town of Nanaimo, BC. We’ll be hitting the stage at our high-school alma mater, Dover Bay Secondary this Saturday, December 12th at 2pm.
Having performed more than 300 live shows across Canada this past year alone, we’re looking forward to returning home for this event. The festivities are a perfect way to wrap up a crazy year and celebrate all of the wonderful musical adventures we’ve shared to date. With our newest album having received a 2009 Parent’s Choice Gold and a Western Canadian Music Award plus the whole Treehouse TV thing, getting an opportunity to celebrate with fans in our hometown will be amazing! Plus, we’ll be sharing the stage with our full band and both backing musicians are previous ‘islanders’ too. Mario Vaira will be on guitar and Mark Harvey on bass…the kiddie mosh will surely be rockin’!
We first met at a Girl Guide camp in the late 1980’s and following a fun-filled weekend of campfires, sing-a-longs and outdoor fun, a life-long friendship was sealed. We were both thrilled to end up at the same highschool (Dover Bay) a few years later - Bobs & Lolo were actually our highschool nicknames! We soon started performing together through numerous choir concerts and piano recitals, and the rest, as they say, is history. 
Retro Bobs & Lolo (~16 yrs old) - not much has changed!
We hope to see some of you at the event this weekend, and regardless, we’ll be sure to post some pics on our Facebook Group next week. Happy holidays!
Bobs & Lolo
Event info:
Bobs & Lolo are performing at Dover Bay Secondary on December 12th at 2pm. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Children under one year FREE. Advance purchases recommended. Tickets are available at Kool & Child and Kiyo Salon in Nanaimo. For more info, please call 250-758-9727.
Doors open at 1:30pm. Be sure to arrive a few minutes early to enjoy the complimentary arts and craft stations. Kids will also be able to check out a fire truck with a special visit from the Nanaimo Fire Department (1:30-2pm).
Tags: Bobs & Lolo, Dover Bay Secondary, live shows
December 10th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
The years have been very kind to both of you - I couldn’t tell if that photo at Girl Guide camp was for real or something you did as a PR piece! Keep up the great sounds, awesome concerts and excellent messages in your songs!
Your admiring fans,
Lisa and Cale
December 10th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Hi Lisa and Cale! The pic is definitely legit! A little past the girl guide years, but still nearly 15 years ago…time flies when you’re having fun!
December 10th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Please tell me where I can buy your cd in Ottawa. My 5 year old adores your music on treehouse. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas.
Connie Buchanan
December 10th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Hi Connie! Sorry you are having a difficult time finding our music in your community. As indie artists, one of our biggest challenges has been connecting with new retailers. Being based on the west coast, we do have a large number of retail partners in BC, but branching beyond our home territory has been a slow process.
We have just started working with a distribution company based out of Guelph - Fire the Imagination (www.firetheimagination.ca). This company specializes in children’s music and book distribution, and we’re hopeful that they may be able to help get our music into your area soon!
In the meantime, you can order from one of our online retailers - there are a number of them listed on our blog at http://bobsandlolo.com/blog/2007/12/where-to-buy-our-cds-and-dvds/.
Thanks again!!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Really looking forward to seeing you at the aquarium over the holidays. The girls have missed you lots!!!
December 12th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
So glad to hear you met at Girl Guide camp!! I have been in Guiding almost 30 c0nsecutive years, and have some of the best experiences through this wonderful organization. My children love your music, and it is great to listen to with them. Keep up the great work!
December 12th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Sarah - looking forward to seeing you and the girls soon!
Jenn - both of our moms were guiders when we met each other! It really is a great org for young girls!
Glad to hear your kids enjoy our music!!
December 16th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Hi ladies!
My daughter and I are very excited to be seeing you at the Aquarium this year. I was wondering if there will be time after each show for the kids to meet and take pictures with you? Thanks for all the great songs!
December 16th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Hi Ada! Yes - we will definitely have time after the shows to visit with the kids and take photos! Looking forward to seeing you and your family at the Aquarium this holiday season!
December 27th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Hey Ladies,
My 3 year old daughter loves your music! I just downloaded Sea Notes from ITunes. I think your music could be voted most enjoyable by parents as it sounds like real music with beautiful harmonies and melodies. Thanks Bob’s and Lola for great music!
Sincerely,
Kathleen
London, Ontario