"Celebrated Vancouver Island jazz singer Edie Daponte is bringing her new show “What the World Needs Now” to Parksville for a special show at Knox United Church. The format of the show has the audience transported around the world to celebrate some of the most beloved love songs in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and German. Edie pays homage to classic love songs with her soaring and stirring vocal renditions and is joined by her longtime collaborator Joey Smith on guitar with Glen Aaron Watson on guitar/accordion/saw, Damian Graham on drums and Tony Genge on piano.

Through carefully chosen songs and dazzling costume changes, the audience can expect a captivating evening of music, love and storytelling."

All Covid 19 safety protocols will be in place and PHO's followed. All attendees must provide digital proof of vaccination (scannable) and must wear masks at all times while inside the building.