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patio series - july The Emeralds
The Give ‘Em Hell boys
July 1, 2017 | Family www.theemeralds.net
July 5, 2017 | country www.giveemhellboys.com
Local favourites, The Emeralds take to the stage to open our 2017 Qualico Patio season. Renowned worldwide for their hit “The Bird Dance” the group has entertained audiences throughout New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Trinidad, the United States and Canada. Since their formation in 1970, they have recorded 29 albums (six gold, two platinum, and one double platinum) and have won numerous awards and citations including an induction into the City of Edmonton's Cultural Hall of Fame. Whether you feel like sitting back or getting up and dance, bring the family out this Canada Day and enjoy the music of The Emeralds!
Bringing a Rock N Roll swagger, an “us against them” punk rock attitude and old fashioned country soul to a highly commercialized and stale sound has reminded us about the power that was in the roots of this genre. The live show stands above all else with the party atmosphere and high energy; it’s impossible not to dance, toe tap and have a great time at their shows. With positive reviews following in the wake of their performances, which have spanned the globe, The Give ‘Em Hell Boys are bringing back the days of Cash, Williams, and Jennings.
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Jonah Blacksmith
July 12, 2017 | Folk www.jonahblacksmith.com Jonah Blacksmith, a seven piece band from northern Denmark has been turning heads in Europe for years. Their powerful stories are told through brilliant songwriting and feature beautiful, soulful harmonies. Although they are distinctly Danish, they have a universal sound that could be described as Americana; embellishing their songs with lap steel guitar, mandolin and no less than two drumkits. The dynamic range of the seven-piece band is wide and goes from conversation-like passages to bombastic orchestral parts with walls of sound and energy. They take Scandinavian folk traditions and turn them into something international.
Post Script
July 12, 2017 | Singer/Songwriter www.postscriptmusic.com Post Script is a relationship, a constant exchange. Considered to be one of Edmonton’s hidden gem bands (CBC.ca), the distinct flavour of Post Script is coming out of hiding and steadily finding an audience. Their debut album, If Not For You embodies the traditional Canadian oscillation between urban living and rural retreat, while also capturing the spirit of the nation’s linguistic divide. Post Script are young, charming musicians, writing and performing songs like old souls for modern times.
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patio series - july Jay Gilday July 19, 2017 Aboriginal www.jaygilday.com As a songwriter, Jay threads together the colours of his own ancestral traditions: Dene spirituals, Irish ballads, Canadian folk and rock. He was raised in a family of accomplished musicians on the tundra of Yellowknife, where his music electrifies its never-ending days and nights. Whether on the main stage of a summer festival or headlining a shadowy cabaret, Jay captivates. He is currently based in Edmonton, Alberta where his considerable fan base has learned what the rest of the country is about to find out: Jay Gilday owns one of the most arresting and important voices in Canadian music today.
This Way North
July 26, 2017 | Pop/Rock www.thiswaynorth.com Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, guitar/ drums duo This Way North perform a live show that leaves audiences with something powerful and different. Their unique musical connection creates an explosive sound that’s rarely realized by just two artists on stage. Cat Leahy brings solid groove based, dynamic power drumming, while Leisha Jungalwalla sways with swampy slide guitar, slimmed down soul vocals, live looping and compelling alt-pop melodies. The duo have showcased at Festivals across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK and have just released two singles; gaining excellent reviews and national radio play.
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Shelley Jones
July 19, 2017 | Jazz www.shelleytime.com Vocalist Shelley Jones, guitarist Wes Yaciuk and bassist Wes Caswell have teamed up together for a new musical project called A Touch of Cole, which features the timeless music of Natalie and Nat King Cole. Paying tribute to the unforgettable musical legacy of both father and daughter, A Touch of Cole weaves together a collection of classic “Cole” standards that take the audience on a musical journey that spans from Jazz and Latin, to Soul and R&B. As part of their show, A Touch of Cole also performs timeless standards from artists such as Peggy Lee, Nina Simone and Billie Holiday.
Marco Claveria Project July 26, 2017 | World www.marcoclaveria.com
Marco Claveria has toured across the country singing and playing music from his native Chile and Cuba. He’s worked with such luminary acts as Cubanismo, Angelique kidjo, Mayra Valdes, Al Green, Aaron Naville and Alex Cuba. His band, The Marco Claveria Project brings together talented musicians with Havana flair, playing Latin favourites and Cuban inspired compositions.
patio series - august Scott Cook and the Second Chances
August 2, 2017 | Singer/Songwriter www.scottcook.net Edmonton's Scott Cook has distilled the stories collected over a decade of near-incessant touring across Canada, the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australia into straight-talking, keenly observant verse. His fourth release, One More Time Around, was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, and its opening track "Pass It Along" won the Folk and Acoustic category in the 2013 UK Songwriting Contest, with UK magazine Maverick Country naming him "one of Canada's most inspiring and imaginative storytellers". Cook is one of the hardest-working troubadours on the road today, averaging over 160 shows and a dozen festivals every year since 2007, and currently touring his sixth independent release, Further Down the Line.
Dirt Road Angels August 2, 2017 | Country www.dirtroadangels.ca
From the dirt road to the main stage, the Dirt Road Angels are creating quite the buzz! The seasoned singer/songwriters, consisting of Dahlia Wakefield, Karen Claypool, Danita Lynn, and Shila Marie, have released two albums and were recently nominated for ACMA Group of the Year. They have showcased at CCMA week and have enjoyed opening for some top country acts including Kira Isabella, High Valley, Doc Walker, The Road Hammers, Colin Raye, Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, Aaron Pritchett and more. Their enthusiasm, charisma and camaraderie onstage is contagious, and their harmonies truly angelic.
Joel Fafard
August 9, 2017 | Blues http://joelfafard.com/wp Award-winning guitarist Joel Fafard sings with the sexy, sandpapered-sounding vocal style of the new generation bluesman. His performances are as authentic as those of a Beale Street busker but infused with a touch of contemporary urban attitude. When he lets rip a solo on his resonator guitar, it’s easy to hear how he once earned both a JUNO nomination and a Western Canadian Music Award. As he closes in on 20 years as a professional musician, Joel Fafard has traveled down several distinct paths but regardless of which direction he goes in, his fans seem happy to follow.
Marc Beaudin Trio
August 9, 2017 | Instrumental www.marcbeaudin.ca Originally from Sept-Iles in Quebec, Marc Beaudin is a well- known guitarist in Alberta’s music scene. He is the driving force behind Edmonton's All-Stars party band, The Retrofitz, and as a freelancer player Marc also performs regularly at Sabor Divino Restaurant. His latest CD An evening at Sabor features his trio: Luis Tovar - Percussion, Mike Lent - Acoustic bass and Marc playing nylon string guitar. For his performance on the patio, Marc will perform a mixture of Brazilian jazz and flamenco compositions.
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patio series - august The Henry Girls
August 16, 2017 | Celtic www.thehenrygirls.com “…somewhere along the way the girls have developed an innate musical ability that defies belief.” – InDublin (IRL) The Henry Girls are three sisters from Co.Donegal, Ireland. Their music is diverse and eclectic with a unique rootsy sound that blends their native traditional Irish folk music with hints of Americana, bluegrass and blues. They are renowned for their fine close harmonies and musical arrangements, and have been likened to such great musical acts as Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Dixie Chicks and The Be Good Tanyas. As one of the most talked about folk/roots acts from Ireland, they have captivated audiences on worldwide stages throughout Germany, America, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Austria and the UK.
Kobo Town August 16, 2017 World www.kobotown.com Founded and fronted by émigré Trinidadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town’s music has been variously described as “an intoxicating blend of lilting calypsonian wit, dancehall reggae and trombone-heavy brass” (Guardian) and a “unique, transnational composite of rhythm, poetry and activist journalism.”(Exclaim!) The JUNO-nominated group has brought their distinct calypso-inspired sound to audiences across the world, delivering an indomitable energy that has earned them a considerable following far beyond the niche of world music enthusiasts and calypso fans.
Peter Turland and the Rental Cats Kimberley MacGregor
August 30, 2017 | Pop/Rock www.rentalcats.weebly.com
Weaving seamlessly between blues, folk and rock, her common threads are strength, vulnerability and badassery, always sizzling with soul. Kimberley MacGregor has been awarded Edmonton Music Awards Female Artists of Year two years running since 2015. Her deep passion for music gave her the courage to break away from the safety of a stable bank manager position and launch herself into the unknowable. Her music, flowing between blues, folk and rock, dares us to explore that space by her side.
Pete Turland is known on both sides of the Atlantic as a rockabilly blues guitarist, vocalist and upright bassist. With a career that spans over 30 years Pete has been nominated for JUNO, Genie, CMA, Maple Blues and West Coast music awards. He has performed at nearly every major folk and blues festival in Canada, as well as festivals all over the world. Pete will be slinging his guitar at this performance alongside Rockin’ Ron Horton (guitar), Chris Grapel (bass) and Greg Lintz (drums) – the Rental Cats. Dust off your dancin’ shoes as Pete Turland and the Rental Cats take you on a voyage to yesteryear for a good, old fashioned, Rock & Roll party.
AUGUST 23, 2017 | Singer/Songwriter www.kimberleymacgregor.com/home
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Chautauqua 150 Events - August 5-10 All evening events are ticketed. Morning and a ernoon programmes are intended as drop-in events. SATURDAY August 5
Morning Events 10-11:30 am
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A ernoon Events Noon-3 pm Evening Events 6:30-10 pm
SUNDAY August 6
MONDAY August 7
TUESDAY August 8
Sherwood Park Music Festival Performances
Watch Lorraine Mansbridge and her TV morning show at Festival Place
Teddy Bear Picnic
Mosaic Mural
Street Dance with Time Warp Beer Gardens
Family Circus Show Mobile Planetarium
THURSDAY
August 9
August 10
Naturalists do a show and tell
MOSAIC MURAL
Mosaic Mural
Mosaic Mural
A Night of Comedy
Readers Theatre
Military Displays Artist Joe Fafard
Children’s Art Project
SP Music Festival Performances
MAGIC WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY
Memories of the Wars: Readings
Kompany Family Theatre
Patio Series Performance: Joel Fafard and Marc Beaudin Trio
Tim Isberg Band Ted Barris presents Veterans’ Untold Stories from The Great War to Afghanistan
Tickets are available in advance at www.festivalplace.ab.ca, at the Festival Place Box Office or at the door during the evening of performance. All events take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather Festival Place will be the back-up location. All events are subject to change by the producer. Should any alterations to ticketed events occur a er the on-sale date you will be notified in advance with an option to substitute events or refund. See the Sherwood Park News for details of all events or go to www.strathcona.ca/tent Phone 780-449-3378 for information or tickets.
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Chautauqua 150 Events - August 11-16 All evening events are ticketed. Morning and a ernoon programmes are intended as drop-in events.
Evening Events 6:30-10 pm
A ernoon Events Noon-3 pm
Morning Events 10-11:30 am
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FRIDAY August 11
SATURDAY August 12
Seniors Coffee Morning
Sylvan Learning Centre Robotics Presentation
Paint “Morning” Open participation
Beyond Board Games
Painting
SUNDAY August 13
No Sunday Morning Events Scheduled
Aboriginal Workshops
Cra Beer Workshop
MONDAY August 14 French Programming Scavenger Hunt RCMP Safety Bear
Yoga and Ravi Shankar music RCMP horse
Garage Bands
TIM HUS
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LAURA VINSON
TUESDAY August 15 Naturalist Show And Tell
WEDNESDAY
August 16 Visual Arts & Cra s
Water Conservation
Student fiddlers Square dancers “Country Cousins”
APRIL VERCH
Storytelling, Tales from Leading Authors
Patio Series Performance Kobo Town Henry Girls
(fiddler) Square dancers “Country Cousins”
Tickets are available in advance at www.festivalplace.ab.ca, at the Festival Place Box Office or at the door during the evening of performance. All events take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather Festival Place will be the back-up location. All events are subject to change by the producer. Should any alterations to ticketed events occur a er the on-sale date you will be notified in advance with an option to substitute events or refund. See the Sherwood Park News for details of all events or go to www.strathcona.ca/tent Phone 780-449-3378 for information or tickets.
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Chautauqua 150 Events - August 17-20 All evening events are ticketed. Morning and a ernoon programmes are intended as drop-in events.
Evening Events 6:30-10 pm
A ernoon Events Noon-3 pm
Morning Events 10-11:30 am
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THURSDAY
August 17
Puppet Shows and Under the Big Top Young Artists
FRIDAY August 18
SATURDAY August 19
Seniors Coffee Morning
Art Market with Demonstrations
French Programming Storytelling
Wellness Classes
Ukulele Workshop and Demonstration
Comedy Night
A Night of Jazz
SUNDAY August 20
No Sunday Morning Events Scheduled
Art Market with Demonstrations
Family Fun Day
The Gi : A Show Dedicated to Ian Tyson
The Gi : A Show Dedicated to Ian Tyson
A travelling institution in early 20th century Canada, the experience is recreated for two weeks in August in the Chautauqua 150 Tent on the grounds of Festival Place. Visual, performing and literary arts are complimented with cra , recreational opportunities and lectures all in celebration of our country’s 150th birthday. There are activities for families, teens and seniors. For details of Chautauqua 150 events and happenings phone Festival Place Box Office, see the Sherwood Park News or just come down to the tent August 5 through August 20.
Tickets are available in advance at www.festivalplace.ab.ca, at the Festival Place Box Office or at the door during the evening of performance. All events take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather Festival Place will be the back-up location. All events are subject to change by the producer. Should any alterations to ticketed events occur a er the on-sale date you will be notified in advance with an option to substitute events or refund. See the Sherwood Park News for details of all events or go to www.strathcona.ca/tent Phone 780-449-3378 for information or tickets.
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presenters series
Classic Albums Live Presents Hotel California, Abbey Road and Rumours
hotel california November 10, 2017
One of the greatest albums of all time, Hotel California, will be performed in its entirety- note for note and cut for cut- by a stellar band featuring some of the best rock musicians in the business. This super group makes no attempt to impersonate the Eagles. They just perform the Eagles’ music with consummate artistry and authenticity. The second half of the show highlights the Eagles’ greatest hits, including: “Take it Easy,” “Lyin’ Eyes” and “Desperado.” When you have amazing songs, a perfect album and a deep love of music - there’s nothing else needed. Hotel California features Classic Albums Live at its best!
abbey road January 20, 2018 The Beatles’ eleventh and last studio recording, Abbey Road has been called a rock masterpiece and one of the most influential pop music recordings of all time. It became their greatest legacy, inspiring and influencing numerous artists through the years, as well as earning an eternal place in the hearts of their fans. Classic Albums Live returns to the Festival Place stage to play Abbey Road in its entirety- note for note, cut for cut- featuring legendary hits as “Here Comes the Sun,” “Octopus’ Garden” and “Come Together”.
rumours March 24, 2018
Rumours emerged as Fleetwood Mac's most celebrated and popular work. It saw the band aiming squarely for the top of the charts with one shiny pop hit after another, from “Don't Stop” and “Second Hand News” to “Gold Dust Woman” and “Go Your Own Way”. The album picked up the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and has now sold over 45 million copies worldwide. Join Classic Albums Live as they recreate Rumours in its entirety- note for note, cut for cut, with A-list musicians from across the country that perform rock favourites exactly as you remember hearing them.
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David Clayton Thomas
Saturday, September 16, 2017 Genre: Pop/Rock 7:30 p.m.
Kicking off the 2017/2018 season is one of Canada’s most recognizable singer-songwriters David Clayton Thomas. Having sold over 40 million records worldwide as lead singer of rock super group Blood, Sweat and Tears, his unmistakable voice is captured in such favourites as “You Made Me So Very Happy", "And When I Die" and "Spinning Wheel”. He’s a GRAMMY award winner, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee and in 2010 was awarded a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. In celebration of Canada 150, David will sing some of Canada’s best-loved songs by iconic Canadian songwriters from his most recent album Canadiana, as well as some crowd favourites. Don’t miss the legend that is David Clayton Thomas, carving out the melodies and the memories of the decades with his soulful voice at the helm.
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presenters series
The Underwater Bubble Show
Sunday, October 15, 2017 Genre: Family 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. www.underwaterbubbleshow.com
In this colourful story, Mr. B finds himself transported to the magical underwater world of Bubblelandia; a place to linger, to listen, to savour, to marvel and above all else a place to dream. The “inhabitants” of Bubblelandia - seahorses, dragon fish, starfish, mermaids, clown fish and others - will carry Mr. B along his imaginary journey… and you are invited to follow him! The well balanced blend of drama, mime, dance, puppetry, juggling, contortionism, sand art and magic, along with the amazing beauty of soap bubbles makes The Underwater Bubble Show unique and perfect for any audience.
The Olate Dog Show
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Genre: Family 7:00 p.m. www.olatedogs.com
The Olate Dogs are the winning participants from Season 7 of “America's Got Talent”, capturing the $1,000,000 prize. Since that day, their lives have been a non-stop rollercoaster! Led by father Richard Olate and his son Nicholas Olate, the Olate Dogs are a high-energy, fast-paced act filled with doggie friendly and amazing pet tricks. From slides and jump rope to conga lines and backflips, this LIVE dog show is nothing short then fantastic family fun for all ages.
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Fiddler on the Roof 7:30 p.m. (Dec.15-23 and 26-30) 2:00 p.m. (17 & 23)
Directed and Choreographed by: Shelley Tookey Assistant Director: Martin Galba Musical Direction by: Michael Clark Production/Stage Manager: Allene Hodgins Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends, Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; songwriters, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and bookwriter, Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humour, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition,” this is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives and life, love and acceptance. Festival Players celebrate their 15th year of outstanding theatre over the Christmas season! As with shows like, West Side Story, Mary Poppins and last year’s Anne of Green Gables, Fiddler on the Roof will feature a cast of 30, a pit orchestra of 15, an engaging new set, costumes and an evening that will remind you of how great theatre can be. Sponsored by Ken Rice in Loving Memory of his Wife Colleen
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Marc Cohn’s 25th Anniversary Show Featuring Special Guests the Blind Boys of Alabama Friday, February 2, 2018 Genre: Pop/Rock 7:30 p.m. Marc Cohn is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his platinum-selling debut record. Joined by an all-star band, Marc will be performing his GRAMMY-winning record in its entirety, from start to finish. From the iconic opening track “Walking In Memphis,” to the album closer “True Companion,” Marc solidifies his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer/songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Photographs and video from Marc’s personal archives will be shown, making this a singularly intimate concert experience. Joining Marc on stage is one of the most recognized and decorated roots music groups in the world, The Blind Boys of Alabama.
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Murray Sawchuk Saturday, October 14, 2017 Genre: Comedy
7:30 p.m. www.murraymagic.com
presenters series
The Sons of the Pioneers Holiday Show
Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Genre: Country 7:30 p.m. www.sonsofthepioneers.org
For over 80 years the Sons of the Pioneers have been recognized as the world’s premier cowboy singing group. Their unique and distinctive harmonies have become known as “the Pioneer sound” and their members have penned a number of the most famous songs of the genre including “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water”. For their show at Festival Place, the Pioneers will be performing a handful of your favourite Christmas classics along with the cowboy standards you know and love. Be transported back to the days of night herds, tall timber, cowboys, cool water, prairies and canyons with the musical group the Smithsonian Institute has designated a “National Treasure”.
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