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Red Ram is known for cutting-edge sounds, skilled songwriting, polished variations and a wide appeal. The band’s music mixes modern and vintage sounds, melding trip-hop breaks with metal beats, and putting forward fresh ideas while maintaining a gritty rock ‘n’ roll ethic. Their latest release Stars Ablaze has received radio play on both commercial and community stations across Canada.
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KAYLA HOTTE & HER RODEO PALS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 • WWW.REVERBNATION.COM/THERODEOPALS Kayla Hotte & Her Rodeo Pals play classic country music as you remem remember it from the golden era. A small band with a big sound, consisting of Kayla Hotte on vocals and guitar, Marc Ladouceur on electric guitar, Matt Hotte on fiddle, Gary Okrainec on lap steel and Keith Rempel on bass. All five members have extensive performance experience and can be seen playing throughout Edmonton’s thriving music community.
THE WRITERS’ GUILD
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The Writers’ Guild is a jazz composers’ collective featuring five of Edmonton’s finest young creative minds. The band tinkers with the traditional jazz quintet machine, using vintage compositional tools to workshop new tunes and ideas, alchemizing jazz and funk, classical, R&B, and traditional folk music. Their latest record Based on a True Story was released on June 6, 2014.
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July 9
THE ORCHARD
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 • WWW.THEORCHARDMUSIC.COM The Orchard is made up of Kasha Anne and Mitch Smith whose sound and songwriting can be defined as smooth southern country with a rock edge. The duo was nominated for “Group or Duo of the Year” at the 2011 & 2012 ACMA awards and most recently received nominations for ACMA’s 2013 “Rising Star”, “Group or Duo of the Year” and “Song of the Year”. May 2014 marked the release of The Orchard’s new single “She Don’t Play Fair” off their upcoming album Georgia to be released by Royalty Records/Sony Music
MAD DOG BLUES BAND
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 • WWW.MADDOGBLUESBAND.COM The Mad Dog Blues Band incombines a variety of in fluences from country to modern rock to straight up blues, bringing a laid-back, roadhouse energy to its show. They are regular performers with the Edmonton Blues Society, Beaumont Blues Festival and several regional Beer & Wine Festivals. No hype, no attitude, just the blues... with an Alberta flavour!
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Amy Thiessen’s musical break came in 2005 when she was chosen for
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AMY THIESSEN
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the top 100 in Canadian Idol. That same year she discovered folk music and began her journey as a songwriter. Her music has been described as captivating- her songs, intimate and honest. She has shared the stage Vwith Ben E King, Lynn Miles, Melanie Doane and Catherine Maclellan to name a few. Her latest CD In Between Goodbyes was released in May 2014.
FOOLS TONGUE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 • WWW.FOOLSTONGUE.CA Rockline Magazine heralds Fools Tongue is “Like an etherial chamber orchestra guided by an alternative rock sensibility.” Canadian Beats claims “The sound is unlike anything I’ve heard.” music, alternative rock and everything in-between. From soaring harmonies to African and Indian inspired beats, this band is sure to satisfy every musical craving.
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THE FELT HAT STRING BAND
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 • FELTHATSTRINGBAND.COM The Felt Hat String Band is a collection of some of Canada’s finest professional musicians playing in the hot swing-jazz style. Also known as ‘gypsy swing’ and ‘jazz manouche’, their repertoire reflects their love for the early gypsy-jazz pioneered by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The band performs melodies from the canon of this genre in a new and refreshing way and consists of John Calverley on violin, Clint Pelletier on guitar, Tim Rutter on guitar and Thom Golub on bass.
THE FUZZ KINGS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 • FUZZKINGS.COM The Fuzz Kings are very quickly being counted among the top musical acts in Edmonton. Consisting of Dave Johnston, Tom Kerr, Nathan Oul Oullette, and Alex Thurgood, the band has shared stages with such highly regarded songwriters and lyricists as Corb Lund, Jr. Gone Wild, Carolyn Mark, Ann Vriend, and Luther Wright to name a few. Their newest release ReTurn Of The Century was released in February 2014.
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Wyatt Easterling released his debut album Both Sides of the Shore in 1981. With his album tucked under
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WYATT EASTERLING
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his arm, he moved to Nashville where he wrote for various song publishers. Easterling’s career has been full of chart-topping songs including cuts with Dierks Bentley, Joe Diffie, Billy Joe Royal, Paul Thorn, Neal McCoy, Sons of the Desert, Robbie Hecht, and many more. These days, Easterling is embracing the life of a troubadour, focusing his energy on bringing his music and his stories directly to his audience.
TRINITY BRADSHAW
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014 • TRINITYBRADSHAW.COM Trinity is an exciting young performer with an inspiring voice, strong songs and loads of personality. In 2013, she was chosen as the SOCAN artist of the month performing on the Billy Block show at the MERCY Lounge in Nashville, TN. Since then she has performed at the Rivoli in Toronto and was the at international music conference “Musexpo” held in Los Angeles. Her first official EP was released exclusively through iTunes worldwide and her single “Big Town” is currently being played on radio stations across Canada.
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Dan Sinasac is a singer/songwriter with a passion for soulful, funky rhythm and blues. Growing up
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DAN SINASAC BAND
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across the river from Detroit, his musical styling’s were influenced by the sounds churning out of the Motor City. A master on the Hammond B3 Organ, Dan’s ability to connect with his audience has made him a favourite on the local music scene. His new double disk Street Corner History is a lifetime of work of original material, both electric and acoustic.
JESSICA DENISE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2014 • WWW.REVERBNATION.COM/JESSICADENISE Jessica Denise is a singer-songwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta. She grew up listening to opera and musical theatre, trained as a classical vocalist, and now merges that background with her love of contemporary styles, creating a compelling “theatrical pop” sound appeared at most of Edmonton’s main music venues, both as a solo entertainer and with other acts, both local and touring. She is building a strong local fan base, which she looks forward to expanding across Canada with her first tour in the summer of 2014.
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August 13
GREG DRUMMOND
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 • WWW.GREGDRUMMOND.COM Born and raised in Port Moody, BC Greg Drummond’s current music style can be described as traditional Appalachian Folk music with a modern Southern Rock twist. His songs are stories of struggle, adventure, and the crazy experiences distinof life. Paired with his deep and distin guishing voice and toe-tapping melodies, Greg’s lyricism allows his audience to be transported to another place and time.
DANA WYLIE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014 • DANAWYLIE.COM Dana Wylie is a gifted singer and a sophisti sophisticated songwriter with years of solid touring behind her. Her newly released fourth album The Sea and the Sky explores her unique artistic voice. Penguin Eggs magazine declares Dana “stands out from the pack with the ma maturity of her musical vision.” In recent years, she has become as known for her stunning renditions of traditional folk songs and for deepenher own material, and she is also deepen ing this exploration by working toward her Master’s degree in ethnomusicology.
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NORTH OF HERE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 • NORTHOFHERE.BANDCAMP.COM North of Here is the indie folk foursome of Luke Jensen, Caleb Sinn, Ian St. Arnaud and Will Holowaychuk. Utilizing an array of acoustic instruments, the group has developed a unique sound grounded with innate harmonies. They have played at venues throughout Edmonton and released their debut EP To the Wild in February of this year.
JOHANNA SILLANPAA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 • WWW.JOHANNAMUSIC.COM For every style of music that Johanna Sillanpaa explores, be it jazz, groove, R&B or soul, there’s a vibrant color in her voice to match. Sillanpaa and her Jazz groove ensemble have played everywhere from the intimate jazz joints in their small-buttight musical community of Calgary to the Montréal Jazz Festival’s 60,000-plus crowds. Beyond filling venues in Canada and abroad, Sillanpaa’s sound has also drawn its fair share of accolades and award nominations, including two Western Canadian Music Award nods in the Urban music category and a nomination for “Best Female Vocalist” at the 2010 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.
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he following shows for the 2014/2015 season are confirmed. The shows are going on sale as ticketing details are confirmed. We will be announcing on-sale dates through regular e-mails to our customers. You can anticipate all of the shows listed being on sale by the end of July. There will be new shows added on a regular basis. Please check at www.festivalplace.ab.ca for new announcements.
5 - Matt Minglewood Band 12 - Christine Hanson Trio 13 - Tommy Banks & James Clark 20 - Splash’ N Boots 21 - Dan Sinasac Cd Release 25 - Time Warp 26 - Jonas & the Massive Attraction 27 - Canned Heat 27 - Lucas Chaisson Trio
1 - Glass Tiger 3 - Vishten 4 - Booker T 5 - Glass Tiger 6 & 7 - George Canyon 11 - Bettye LaVette 15 - Riders in the Sky 17 - Angele Dubeau & La Pieta: A Time For Us 18 - Ray Bonnyville 18 - Laura Nyro Tribute 19 - Lorne Elliot Music and Comedy Show 28 - The Strawbs 31 - Jarvis Church of the Philosopher Kings Sings Motown
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2 - Creole Choir of Cuba 7 - Martin Simpson 8 - Black & White Fundraiser: The Shivers 14 - Tom Lavin and the Legendary Powder Blues 16 - Vienna Boys Choir 19 & 20 - Max and Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite 21 - Angel Forrest 22 - Measha Brueggergosman 28 - High Valley 28 - Jon Brooks 29 - Arrogant Worms 30 - A Barra MacNeil’s Christmas
December: 5 - Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite featuring the Craig Brenan Band 6 - The British Invasion featuring The Shivers 18 - 30 - West Side Story January: 16 - Martha Redbone Roots Project 17 - Rik Emmett
Measha Brueggergosman Nov. 22
Pear Feb. 26
1 - Marcus Roberts Trio 7 - Jeffery Straker 13 - 16 -Festival Players for Kids Presents HONK JR 20 - Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project 25 - Guy Forsyth’s Hot Nut Riveters 26 - Pear
March: 1 - Swingle Singers 7 - Pavlo 8 - Archie Fisher 17 - Beoga 21 - Michael Kaeshammer 22 - Celtic Tenors April: 18 - Guy Davis
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Daniel Gervias is the 2011 Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion. With seven albums to his credit, he is also
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the recipient of a Western Canadian Music Award for “Instrumental Album of the Year” (2010) and the City of Edmonton Arts and Culture Award (2007). He’s been invited to perform at a number of prestigious events and venues including the London Olympics, Carnegie Hall, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Clinton Pelletier has played with the likes of April Verch and world music fiddle group, “Barrage”, touring throughout Canada and the US with both acts. He continues to live in Edmonton and works as a freelance guitarist performing everything from bluegrass to jazz and rock. He is the founder of the award-winning gypsy jazz ensemble, Hot Club Edmonton.
SLOCAN RAMBLERS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014 • SLOCANRAMBLERS.COM The Slocan Ramblers started turning heads while playing casual gigs on the Toronto roots scene, quickly earning a reputation throughout Canada for their energetic live performances and impressive musicianship. They Mariposa Folk Festival and have opened for Steve Martin on the main stage at Toronto Jazz Fest. With their debut album Shaking Down the Acorns receiving wide acclaim and a sophomore release in the works, this fearless group is sure to keep garnering attention beyond the traditional bluegrass fan-base.
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Cassie Blumenschein ............................................... Technician/ Building Monitor Crysta Brown ................................................................ Performing Arts Assistant Kathleen Empey ................................................................ Accounting Assistant II Gavin Farmer .......................................... Artistic Director and Facility Supervisor Marilyn Farmer ........................................................................Fund Development Doreen Franchuk ............................................................... Volunteer Coordinator Crystal Gibbons ................................................Customer Service Representative Lisa Hamlyn ......................................................Customer Service Representative Mim Keryiuk .................................................................................Building Monitor Audrey Klemchuk ................................................................Box Office Supervisor Brandy Morrison ..........................................................................Building Monitor Susan Mullen ...........................................................Performing Arts Programmer James Odenbach ........................................................ House/ Lighting Technician Marcie Pringle.......................................................................Box Office Supervisor Wade Screpnek ..................................................................................... Day Porter Ron Smith .................................................................. Assistant House Technician Alan Sorochan ......................................................... Technician/ Building Monitor Peggy Thomas ...........................................Event and Promotions Representative Robbie Tkachyk ......................................................................... Technical Director Nicole Toupin ....................................................Customer Service Representative Sandra Willis .....................................................Customer Service Representative
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Festival Players for Kids, Under the Big Top Circus Camp, Video Production and Garage Band Live are all expensive programmes that contribute meaningfully to the lives of our young people. Send your tax deductible gift to: Festival Place 100 Festival Way Sherwood Park, T8A 5T2 Please make cheques payable to StrathconaCounty.
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