Episode 62!

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What we mentioned this week:

• Edmonton International Jazz Festival June 24 – July 3rd, 2011For the festival schedule and artist roster, visit YEGlive
• The Works Art & Design Festival June 23 – July 5, 2011
  For the festival schedule and artist roster, visit YEGlive
• NEIL HAMBURGER at Improvaganza 2011 Thursday, June 23 at 11:00pm - June 24 at 12:30am
• What the Truck?! Friday June 24 at 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Beaver Hills House Park.

FRIDAY

1. The Little Big Garage Band @ Expressionz Café $10 7pm, E-TICKETS
2. The Apresnos with Heaviside & Silvergun & Spleen @ the Haven Social Club $10 in advance, $12 @ the door, E-TICKETS available 8pm
3. Norma MacDonald with Swear by the moon & Caity Fisher @ the Wunderbar 8:30pm $5 *We featured Norma's song Follow the Flowers.

SATURDAY

1. The Lions @ Accent European Lounge $10 9pm
2. Russell Jackson @ Blues on Whyte 9pm
3. Derina Harvey Band @ Atlantic Trap & Gill 9:30pm

Rabid Marmot Presents
“tick…tick…BOOM!” by Jonathan Larson

Wednesday June 22 – June 26, 2011

Living Room Playhouse / Azimuth Theatre

Spring-loaded with 14 unforgettable songs, and featuring the powerhouse performance talents of Byron Martin, Sarah Horsman, and Steven Angove. Produced by Nicholas Mather.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 

As we mentioned many U22 artists will be a part of the

 The Works festival in Churchill Square. 

SUNDAY

Songwriter Stage @ Expressionz Café –

hosted by Rhea March & Samantha Schultz.

Described as "Whiskey-fueled Folk Rock anthems for people who like to party," Owls By Nature puts on an amazing live show. Since their inception in April 2010, Owls By Nature have been ruffling feathers, making audiences and well-established local acts sit up and take notice. Consisting of Ian MacIntosh (Vocals/ guitar) Sean Hamilton (Bass/ vocals) and Cory D. (Banjo/ Vocals) they have their own unique brand of folk rock, that brings energy and stage presence that invigorates any crowd. Following the huge success of their sold out debut album release party at one of Edmonton's premiere live music venues, they have already begun pre-production on their 2nd album. Also, they have solidified multiple dates on a cross Canadian tour. Lofty and ambitious goals for certain, but these boys are ready to go the distance.

Upcoming show - Saturday, July 2nd at 6:15pm in Churchill Square as part of the The Works Festival.
*We featured Owls By Nature's song Doves.

We'd love to hear from you, so please twitter us, facebook us, comment on the blog or email us at prairiebelles@gmail.com Until next time! xo

Episode 61!

Welcome to Episode 61 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 61" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!

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What we mentioned this week:

• 11th Annual Alternative Comedy Festival IMPROVAGANZA - June 15th to June 25th
Produced by Rapid Fire Theatre. Runs until June 25th at the Varscona Theatre and PCL Studio at the Transalta Arts Barns. With musical performances by Mass Choir, The Joe, Prairie Nights, Mikey Maybe, Mitchmatic, Doug Hoyer, Kemo Treats and more! Tix $10-$20, available in advance through Tix on the Square Check out the website for the full schedule and public workshops.
• Hope Street Festival – June 18th 12:00 pm
The Hope Street Festival is a celebration of Edmonton’s vibrant inner city – the people, the compassion, the stories. Though Edmonton is often referred to as Festival City, few events exist which help reconnect our city to the inner city community. Our festival serves to bridge such gaps and unite the inner city with the broader community of Edmonton. Join your inner-city neighbors for an afternoon of live music, art and free barbecue! Music by Kaley Bird and Ray Mailman. Music, Art and Free Barbecue!
• Rock the Square 2011 – June 18th 2:00 pm, Churchill Square
Rock the Square is a non-profit – for the love of rock – event organized by local Community Leagues with support and involvement of non-profit organizations and dedicated volunteers, sponsored by local businesses. The goal is to promote local rock bands from the Edmonton area, and provide awareness and fundraising opportunities to non-profit groups. The goal is for the event to grow in size and importance while remaining free and non-profit. Featuring musicians – Letters to Elise, Campus Thieves, Marshall Lawrence and DRT to name a few.
• The Crystal Ball Indoor Garden Party - June 18th 7:00 pm, Expressionz Cafe
A Garden of Delights! A fundraiser for the benefit of The Varscona Theatre, Shadow Theatre and Teatro La Quindicina Crystal Ball Indoor Garden Party. It’ll be a fun-filled night featuring great food, door prizes, a fantastic silent auction, and sparkling entertainment provided by a terrific line-up of favorite Varscona performers. Admission is $85- with a $65 tax receipt issued for each ticket. For reservations, please call Shadow Theatre at 780 434-5564 or you may book online or on the phone through Tix on the Square (780 420-1757)

FRIDAY

1. Karen Porrka @ the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse 7:30pm $5 
2. Joe Nolan CD Release show @ the Haven Social Club $12 in advance, $15 @ the door 8pm
3. Sidney York CD Release with Kaley Bird at Brixx Bar and Grill $14 9pm

SATURDAY

1. Hair of the Dog @ the Blackdog Freehouse with Lovertine 4pm No Cover 
2. Edmonton Blues Society presents Paula Perro @ Queen Alexandria Hall $5 for members, $10 non members, 7:30pm 
3. S.I.R.E.N.S. presents The West Coast's Best Women of the Blues Dalannah Gail Bowen $30 Arden Theatre 7:30pm

FRIDAY

• The Command Sisters – Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre 
• Patrick Dunn Wild Earth Bakery 7pm Donations Accepted 
• Tatam @ EIA

SATURDAY

• Rebecca Lappa @ Lexus Edmonton 
• Two Blue @ Long & McQuade North 
• Joe Nolan opening for the Plaid Tongue Devils @ the Haven Social Club

What does a hapless floral assistant, a Motown trio of street urchins, a blonde bombshell with lots on top but not much upstairs, a sadistic member of the dental profession and a killer plant from Outer Space have in common? Normally nothing. But this June things aren’t normal in the city of Edmonton. Join Two ONE-WAY Tickets to Broadway Productions for their final 2010/11 show, the Broadway hit musical, Little Shop of Horrors.


If you ever wanted a reason not to feed the plants, you will find it in this darkly comedic musical about Seymour Krelborn and his unfortunate relationship with Audrey II, a flesh eating, blood-sucking plant with sinister plans for branching out to seek world domination. In the mood for somewhere that’s green this summer? Join us from June 17-25 at La Cite (Theatre). Ya never know...you might just git it... Tickets for sale at Tix on the Square.

The Collective West is comprised of four talented artists of diverse backgrounds-- musical or otherwise. The project was born out of the collaboration of two already established artists; one a roots-folk singer-songwriter and another of a metal background—coming together to form a distinct sound. From them, you are as likely to hear a gentle, audience-silencing ballad as you are to hear a bold, provoking rock tune or a Kanye West cover. Yet, their sound manages to be cohesive, consistent and true to every member’s background no matter how distinct, and it is evident from their live performances that the band is passionate about their music, performances, audiences and their bonds with one another.
Erin Faught, raised in Beaumont, Alberta, is the group’s female vocalist, banjo player and contributing guitarist. Through a mutual gig in Edmonton, Erin was introduced to Alexander Klassen. Alexander’s musical foundations were in metal music.

The Collective West’s music is truly unique and captivating. Since their formation, The Collective West has already opened for well known local acts 100 mile house and Jeff Morris, played an Edmonton Arts Show for the Common Ground Society and is the winner of the Arusha Song for Social Justice Prize at the Calgary Folk Music Festival's Ship and Anchor Songwriting Competition. They are in the process of completing a full-length album; produced and recorded entirely by Alexander, set to be released on June 18th to the anticipation of a quickly growing fan base.


Upcoming Show – June 18th @ the Artery with Jeff Morris. $10 in advance, 8pm, E-TICKETS available!

We'd love to hear from you, so please twitter us, facebook us, comment on the blog or email us at prairiebelles@gmail.com Until next time! xo