Sultans of String

The members of the classical crossover act Sultans of String possess some impressive resumes. Bassist Drew Birston has played with acts such as Chantal Kreviazuk and Melanie Doane, guitarist Kevin Laliberté spent five years travelling around the globe performing with Jesse Cook, percussionist Rosendo "Chendy" Leon can play a number of world music instruments and violinist Chris McKhool spent a few years performing with the Gypsy-jazz band Club Django. The band will roll into town later this month on its 10th Anniversary Celebration Tour that supports last year's aptly titled album 10. The disc centers on the theme of “embracing differences while finding common ground across culture, land and time.” The concert serves as a fundraiser for the Outreach Foundation. (Jeff Niesel)