2014 August 8 5:15 Paula Perro & The Project 6:45 David Gogo 8:30 Colin James
August 9 12:00 Wayne Allchin Band 1:20 The Gibson Block 2:40 Doug and the Slugs 4:20 Chilliwack 6:25 Trooper 8:30 Burton Cummings
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
L
ately, 3D printing is all the
When people get together to
But above all, without you, the
rage. With a big enough
make and enjoy music, great
fans, none of this would happen.
printer, you can print a car,
things happen. That’s the idea
Rock and roll lives on because
or a house or maybe a guitar.
behind the Centre for the Arts
fans like you come out and sup-
But you still can’t replace real, live,
and Music (CAM), a program
port live music. That energy can’t
authentic experiences. You can
we operate through the society,
be cloned. So thank you, for com-
print the house, but you can’t fill
creating positive change in the
ing out and keeping the spirit of
it with memories. You can print
lives of inner city and at-risk
rock and roll alive in Edmonton.
the guitar, but you can’t clone the
youth through music education.
musical genius that makes it sing.
These kids learn to express
To inspire a crowd of thousands
themselves creatively and safely
to raise their lighters in a sea of
through music, while gaining
small flames, you need the excite-
important life skills—focus,
ment of a spontaneous, shared
concentration, collaboration.
Sincerely, Donna Semeniuk - President The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton
moment. That is rock ‘n’ roll. Collaboration is also a drivThe Rock and Roll Society of
ing force behind this festival.
Edmonton is excited to share
Thanks is due to our sponsors and
those moments with you at our
to the dedicated volunteers who
fourth annual Edmonton Rock
help pull together and support
Fest. As a non-profit organiza-
this event—all their contributions
tion, we’re here to preserve and
behind the scenes ensure a spec-
promote rock music in Edmonton.
tacular live experience. So please
What better way to do that than
show them your appreciation.
with some of the biggest and best acts in rock?
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her first band, Jambone. Lately she’s stepped out with blues-rock outfit No Foolin’, and most recently she’s funkin’ it up with The Project. But this brassy belter has a more tender side, too. It’s been her dream to be a singer since she was a young child. Her first performances were “produced” herself, at age six, in her family’s rec room. Like her mother, whose sweet voice hearkened Patsy Cline, Perro cherishes singing her children to sleep.
and the 60s and 70s funk and rock music she and her older siblings used to listen to in St. John’s, Nfld, Perro
Once the kids are in bed, though, the gloves come off. Perro’s not going to lull anybody with her performance
steps up with authority to take the stage. Having just released her first EP, Make it Look Easy,
at Rock Fest. Drawing on her drowsy memories of Patsy
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used to be,” he laments. On reflec-
to two hours at a time. Part of the
ity for Burton Cummings.
tion, he adds, “I’m proud we didn’t
motivation comes from the sense
The use of technology
use toys.”
that he is fortunate to still be per-
mance just doesn’t ring true for
posed to new technologies gener-
the Canadian rock icon and music
ally. Cummings enjoys engaging
the audiences, so it’s a little more
business veteran.
with fans and friends on Facebook.
special each year you can do it,”
“Countless people have told me
says Cummings. “That creates a
to alter or enhance a perfor-
“It’s sad to see so much auto-
That’s not to suggest he’s op-
forming and doing what he loves. “I keep getting older and so do
tuning and machinery,” says
they’ve made new friends because
bit of a sense of urgency. All these
Cummings. “The human element
they both liked my stuff,” he says.
songs stir up memories.”
is disappearing.”
“You get a little tiny profile picture
Occasionally, Cummings says,
sometimes and I’ve run into people
he’s asked if it ever gets tiring play-
comes from a different era, when
that I’ve never met but I recognize
ing those same songs over and over
musicians had to earn their way
them from their profile picture, so
again for so many years. Absolutely
on talent, and not just looks. “It’s
it’s a neat way for people to contact
not, he replies. “Good records are
an entirely different business than
each other.”
like signposts in somebody’s life.”
cords,” he reminisces. “We actually
Now that Cummings is in his 60s,
get a hit record in the first place,
had to sing on key.”
Of course, Cummings admits he
when I was a kid aspiring to cut re-
“If you knew how hard it was to he could be excused if he were to
you should be thrilled to sing it for
The Guess Who made its name
dabble in post-production tech-
the rest of your life,” he states.
on great songwriting, vocal range
niques to circumvent the potential
and musical ability, earning multi-
impacts of ageing on performance.
Rock Fest, he promises to bring
ple Junos, hit songs and a place in
But that’s not the case. In fact,
out all the stops. “We are com-
the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
he’s feeling and performing better
ing in with a full band… and we
Cummings followed that up with
than ever.
play all the major records. They’re
a string of his own solo successes, all built on natural talent. “Now, you can tune a voice like a guitar string. It’s not as organic as it
“I’m singing as well as I ever did in my life,” he says with pride. He also has just as much stamina as ever on stage, performing up
EDMONTON ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014
As for his visit to Edmonton for
going to hear everything they’re coming to hear.” And every note will be authentically Burton Cummings.
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Any serious exploration into the blues entails late-
Gogo has become an internationally recognized blues-
Described as “Robert Johnson meets Rolling Stones,
rock artist who’s amassed West Coast Music, Maple
Fleetwood Mac meets Ray Charles,” Come on Down
Blues and Western Canadian Music awards, as well
is both the end result and the beginning of a musical
as a few Juno nominations.
journey that starts right down in the blood.
usic runs in the Gogo family’s blood, but rarely does it run as deep as on David Gogo’s
night shack parties, graveside whiskey tributes and
latest album. With 13 albums under his belt,
a rendezvous with the devil down at the crossroads.
His cousin, Paul Gogo, plays in a little band called Trooper—which, coincidentally, puts them both at the
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same concert venue this weekend. And much like his cousin, David’s career launched early. He was 15 when he met Stevie Ray Vaughn backstage
up
at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, BC, sparking a career that saw him touring by 16 and eventually—with his band, The Persuaders—opening for the likes of Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy and Albert Collins. After a European tour with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gogo scored a solo record deal and released an acclaimed, self-titled debut. Though rock-influenced, Gogo’s most enduring interest has been blues, evident in his gritty chops, sinuous slide and gravelly vocals. It’s also the inspiration for his latest release, Come on Down (2013), for which he undertook a special pilgrimage down the Blues Trail, a historic route that connects blues history through Memphis, Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama. “There was something about being there. Breathing the air, eating the food, playing with local musicians,” Gogo reflects. “This was more than a holiday. It was a
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Rock your gypsy soul
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COLIN JAMES
D
on’t expect a swan song
Rock, blues, swing—if there’s one
of someone else’s song is going to
from Colin James any time
thing Colin James isn’t, it’s easy
do that for you. We had it on the
soon. Despite recording a
to define. There’s a simple expla-
record because I’m a Van Morrison
nation for that.
fan, that’s it.
soon-to-be released 25th anniversary live album at the Commodore
“It’s a question of surviving
“No one predicted it would ever
in his hometown of Vancouver
through it all and not letting your-
become a single but it was the first
earlier this year, he has no plans
self get down,” he explains. “Keep-
song people picked and that was
to come back just to say goodbye.
ing it good and keeping learning,
that. It’s kind of neat to realize in
He’s living his childhood dream
as long as you’re expanding your
this day and age, some things hap-
and he intends to keep on living it
mind and the kind of records you
pen beyond your control. I love the
as long as he can.
make it’s all good.”
fact you can get shocked by stuff,
“One of my earliest wishes was
“Some artists get pigeon-holed,
sometimes things don’t go the way
to be able to do this for a living,”
they keep making the same record
you expect and it goes better, and
James enthuses. “And it’s all I’ve
over and over again. If that’s all you
that’s awesome.”
ever done and I’m just very grateful.
love, then that’s fine. But if you’ve
On the new recordings, James’
It’s what I’ve always wanted—that’s
got more music in you and you
vocals have risen to the fore, which
my job.”
don’t explore it, I think it’s kind
given his considerable guitar
Not that there haven’t been a
of a shame. You gotta keep chal-
abilities, is saying something. It’s a
few bumps in the road along the
lenging yourself, that’s the key.”
talent he claims he’s only recently
way, though. “There’s always ups and down. This business is volatile,”
embraced despite twice winning During the three-night stand
Juno awards for male vocalist of
he says. “You go through points in
at the Commodore recording the
the year. Nowhere is his voice more
your career where you’re a name
forthcoming live album, one of
soulful than on Into the Mystic,
on people’s lips and times when
the most powerful performances
when he hits the line, “I’m going
you’re not. I’ve had both happen
was an acoustic rendition of Into
to rock your gypsy soul.”
a few times.”
the Mystic.
Whether it’s swing, blues or
Since debuting in 1988, he’s
“Yeah,” James pauses to reflect,
straight ahead rock, one thing’s
accomplished that by reinvent-
“that song has had a real impact on
for certain. Colin James will do
ing his sound over the years.
my career. You never think a cover
just that.
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Wayne Allchin Band August 9 12:00 - 1:00pm
Wayne Allchin Band F ew musicians enjoy such an
That he could even attempt becoming the heir to
auspicious introduction to
SRV says enough about his guitar ability, a talent
the music scene as Wayne
that has just gotten better with time. Time has also
Allchin. At 18, he got invited on-
matured the overall performer, who has a more well
stage by Buddy Guy and played
rounded approach now than in past.
his way to a standing ovation. Since that fateful night in
One pillar he’s always relied on is collaborator and long-time bandmate, Bill Fuhrer. The two have played
1993, Allchin’s career has taken
together for over 16 years, building a chemistry that
a few twists and turns, some
is evident in the intuitive way each musician balances
good, some bad. Among the
the other’s sound. The two are both mainstays in the
highlights were gigs opening
Edmonton blues-rock scene, as supporting members
for Jerry Doucette (of Mama
in other bands.
Let Him Play fame) and Robbie Krieger (The Doors). Not so great moments he chalks up to inexperience
But the focus for Allchin now is establishing his own signature, high-energy sound. While sometimes reminiscent of a younger ZZ Top, other times harkening
and personal mistakes pursuing a career in the music
back to acoustic G’n’R, it’s a sound that Allchin makes
industry. “It took me a while to understand that the
his own, with his trademark lead guitar—the same licks
world didn’t owe me a living and that there was no
that earn a young axe-slinger a place in the spotlight
point in trying to become Stevie Ray Vaughn II,”
next to the likes of Buddy Guy—driving the groove,
Allchin once told the Edmonton Journal (Dec 16, 2010).
and sending chills up your spine.
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ith connections to MacEwan University and
Edmonton heritage building, and promptly began mak-
a historic Edmonton landmark, and a single
ing a name for itself.
titled My City, The Gibson Block is a band
that bleeds Edmonton. It all started in 2008, while
In 2013, the band was chosen to play the Untapped
the four band members were attending the music
Alberta series. That got the band featured on CKUA Radio. The current year has been even better to Sebastjohn
program at MacEwan. After meeting and hitting it off, they decided they
King, Jon Lagore, Denis Srigon and Carson McDonald.
should form a band. The first incarnation was actually a
To kick off the new year, the band released its self-titled
cover band, playing under the name All The King’s Men.
debut EP in January. On the heels of that release, radio
“In the first years we were playing in those motorcycle
station Sonic 102.9 selected The Gibson Block as its
bars and just learning how to play live,” King told BC
band of the month for March. Along the way, the band
newspaper The Golden Star, in an interview in February.
picked up nominations for Edmonton Music Award’s
“Towards the end of it, covers just weren’t satisfying …
“Artist to Watch” and a Yeggie for “Best in Music.” With their raw, cohesive live energy honed through
so we started to write.” In 2012, the band evolved from a party cover band
several years on the bar circuit, and some positive mo-
into a party band playing original music. The quartet
mentum now behind them, The Gibson Block is coming
rechristened itself The Gibson Block after a downtown
in on a high note, ready to rock the hometown crowd.
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ho are Doug and the Slugs without Doug? After the death of bandleader and songwriter
Miranda and Ricky Ricardo—and would set the example
Doug Bennett in 2004, the rest of the band
itself. During its heyday, the Slugs amassed three gold
members found themselves facing that very question,
records, several chart-topping hits—Too Bad, Makin’ it
and unsure they could continue on.
Work, Tomcat Prowl—and enjoyed heavy rotation on
Several years passed, and then a friend of the band,
MTV thanks to their humour-filled, catchy videos.
Bernie Aubin, suggested the remaining Slugs contact Ted Okos to see if he might be a good fit. Okos
The band’s question was soon answered: Okos’ high-
had played for years as a member of the band Nick
energy delivery and slightly irreverent presence
Danger, and he had the basic chops. The question
suited the Slugs perfectly. Next to original members
was whether he had the charisma to fill the legendary
John Burton, Simon Kendall, Steve Bosley, John
Bennett’s shoes.
“Wally” Watson and Richard Baker, Okos could rock
This, after all, was a band that had begun as an underground favourite in Vancouver, building a fol-
with the best of them. So, who are the Slugs without Doug? A great band
lowing around its upbeat sound and quirky stage
carrying on a great legacy. For their many fans, the
antics. The band often encouraged fans to dress up
memory of Doug Bennett is alive and well, and the
in costume—as secret agents or characters Carmen
shows are as fun as ever.
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Chilliwack ust about everyone in Canada can sing along to
nies and intricate rock instrumentation. But the legacy
at least one Chilliwack song: My Girl (Gone, Gone,
runs far deeper than that. Nearly half the country has
Gone), Whatcha Gonna Do (When I’m Gone), Fly at
been in the band, it seems.
Night, Crazy Talk. Come on and join in: “Four men in a
Starting out as The Collectors back in the 60s, claim-
rock ‘n’ roll band, fly at night in the morning we land…”
ing up to 13 alumni members (some current) and side
Chilliwack has endured in the Canadian memory
projects or spinoffs including The Headpins and UHF,
through its brilliant songwriting, soaring vocal harmo-
releases under eight different record labels and countless tours across the country spanning over 40 years, it’s surprising that “six degrees of Chilliwack” hasn’t caught on as a parlour game. Or at least, six degrees of Bill Henderson. Henderson is the pivotal figure in the Chilliwack legacy. While others have come and gone, Henderson has helmed the band, ushering it into a new identity from the departure of Howie Vickers in 1969, the year the band dropped the moniker The Collectors and reincarnated itself as Chilliwack. And for Henderson, at least, it would seem time is a rubber band. The singer and guitarist still hits all the high notes, performing with an energy that puts younger musicians to shame long since he and his band proved its mettle. Now, over 40 years later, with 15 platinum records and nothing to prove, Chilliwack has come out with the live album There and Back that showcases them once again at the top of their game. With the band
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TROOPER
T
he military precision of a
thing changed over four decades
thumping bass drum signals
of touring? “I was a lot younger,”
what is, arguably, one of
McGuire quips.
the greatest party anthems of all
Typical of Trooper’s style is the
strong, even after all this time. “Trooper is more of a brotherhood,” McGuire proclaims. “Despite what we all do the rest of the time,
time: Raise a Little Hell. The song
ability to toe the philosophical
we look forward to the time we
is instantly recognizable to several
line, then turn an about face with
get to do this thing we do. There’s
generations of Canadians and for
self-effacing humour. Part of the
a ton of fun and magic going on
35 years plus, the band has set
band’s genius is in the intelligence
amongst us.”
about doing just that.
underlying its effortless wit and
This is a band that lives up to
fun-loving nature.
its name. Since 1975, Trooper’s
A certain humbleness is also part of the recipe. “We go out to the t-shirt booth every night
live performances have contin-
All five band members keep up
after the show. I often ask people
ued to pack the house at sold-out
various pursuits—penning books,
if it was fun. How were the new
shows across Canada.
recording various side projects,
songs? I listen to our reviews. I try
film-making, snowboarding and
to remember returning fans.”
“Our approach to the live show is acknowledging that every one is
political lobbying to name a few—
different,” explains lead singer Ra
in addition to their tenure in the
edly, for many years, if they’re
McGuire, “and that it’s our job to
great rock vehicle that is Trooper.
“here for a good time or a long
find, and then stoke, the potential
They also maintain an active
time,” the band doesn’t tire of it,
party in the venue. When we make
social media presence: you can
that connection, we just become
check out trooper.com to learn
part of the vibe. When we all do
more, and follow the band’s
up there with folks asking if we’re
it together, we all rise up on the
various adventures via facebook.
ready to raise a little hell. I’m happy
energy that’s created.”
com/trooperband or twitter.com/
we have a good answer for both
trooper. But that individuality is
questions: we’re still here and we’re
part of what makes the whole so
still rockin’.”
“Or something,” he adds, deftly defusing the moment. So has any-
EDMONTON ROCK FESTIVAL 2014
Yet despite being asked repeat-
McGuire says. “Honestly, not really. It’s right
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The Rock and roll society of edmonton centre for arts & music
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aunched in early 2011, The
to express themselves and de-
produced a CD including their
Centre for Arts & Music
velop improved focus, attitudes,
original tunes and some of their
(CAM) is a division of The
and behavior that can also lead
favorite cover songs.
Rock and Roll Society of Edmon-
to a sense of accomplishment,
ton. Focusing on youth at risk in
improved self-esteem and confi-
ing part in the program make
Edmonton, our aim is to instill
dence – qualities that will support
strides in their musical ability,
confidence and provide the life
them into adulthood. Over 200
they made even greater strides in
skills these young people need
students have gone through CAM
overcoming personal challenges
to succeed in today’s world. CAM
since start-up.
and working as a team with their
believes that engaging children in positive musical instruction dur-
Not only did the students tak-
new friends. June 2014 marks the end of
CAM will run two summer band
ing critical after-school hours will
CAM’s third year and we are
camps in 2014, one in July and one
decrease their likelihood of dys-
delighted to report another suc-
in August, which gives us a chance
functional activities and increase
cessful and exciting year with
to offer more children an opportu-
their contribution to the commu-
students writing and record-
nity to be engaged in constructive
nity in a positive way.
ing songs, performing at school
activities during the summer.
Students attending the CAM program are given the chance
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concerts and taking part in a video. The students have proudly
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<<Continued from page 24 The Centre for Arts and Music (CAM) is the Society’s community outreach
Parents and school counselors
program and it’s success is reliant on our sponsors, volunteers, local pro-
are extremely pleased in the posi-
fessionals, and partners including Production World and AXE Music, all of
tive influence the CAM program
whom have contributed so much over the last 3 years.
has had on the students enrolled:
“…CAM has provided our students with the most unique musical experi-
“…my son doesn’t come home
ence which is sure to enhance their
and dive for the X-box anymore,
lives for years to come…” – Brian
he practices his guitar…” and
Gizzie, Teacher, Yellowhead Youth
“it is such a relief to know that
Centre, ISS Institutional Schools.
my daughter is at CAM and having fun while she’s learning. I can go to work knowing that she’s safe…”
“As a school that works primarily with students who struggle with substance abuse, we must always be aware of what life direction we are pointing them in. Music may be a vital piece along the path of healing for some of our students but it is not likely going to work for them to make a living playing in bars/pubs for obvious reasons. I only make mention of this as pointing our students in a new and positive direction in life is a vital part of what we do at Rite Trak. Mere words cannot express our gratitude to the instructors at CAM for giving their time, their energy, and their mentorship.” – The Staff of Rite Trak–ISS Institutional Schools.
Studies confirm the importance of keeping kids engaged between 3 – 7pm as this is when many are left alone and can be negatively influenced.
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