Steve Martin performs Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre in Winnipeg. (TED GRANT / CHRISD.CA)
Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers perform Wednesday in Winnipeg. (TED GRANT / CHRISD.CA)
Comedian and musician Steve Martin brought his sounds of bluegrass to the Pantages Playhouse Theatre on Wednesday when he performed with The Steep Canyon Rangers.
Martin clowned around with the audience, saying the last time he was in Winnipeg was 40 years ago. At that time, there were no bowling alleys, no sky scrapers and the band was paid in pelts, Martin joked.
Steve Martin leaves the Pantages Playhouse Theatre on Wednesday following his concert. (TED GRANT / CHRISD.CA)
Those lucky enough to meet the banjo-playing comedian said Martin was very personable and obliged to numerous photo requests.
The Grammy Award-winning musician takes his tour south of the border next, where he’ll play Salina, Kansas on Sunday.
