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Episode 85!

2012-01-27T11:25:00.000-08:00

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FRIDAY

1. Full Moon Folk Club presents Chic Gamine @ St. Basil’s Cultural Centre 7pm $18 in advance, $22 @ the door

8pm $10

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2. Sonic presents “From Love to Forfeit” at the Pawnshop

3. Daniel Moir @ Wunderbar with Joe Nolan & Lou Wreath $10 8:30pm

SATURDAY

1. Hair of the Dog with Doug Hoyer at 4pm FREE

2. Drive the Day @ Haven Social Club 8pm $10 E-TICKETS 

3. Tiff Hall @ NOLA’s Creole Kitchen & Music House 9:30pm

What we mentioned this week:

Sunday Night Special – Celtic Connections with the Edmonton Metroplitan Chorus @ Myer Horowitz Theatre feat. Lizzy Hoyt & Kerri Lynn Zwicker 3pm
Tip of the Iceberg Festival – January 29th Edmonton Next Gen, a department of The City of Edmonton, has asked OLD UGLY to put together a day festival of excellent local music in the downtown heated tent complex built for winter festivities in Churchill Square!
New Works Festival 2012 from February 7 to 12, in the Second Playing Space at the Timms Centre for the Arts. NEW WORKS is split into two nights, each night feature three hot new pieces by brilliant, emerging artists. Night A runs February 7, 9 and 11 at 7:30 pm, and February 12 at 2 pm. Night B runs February 8, 10 and 12 at 7:30 pm, and February 11 at 2 pm. Tickets are 10 dollars for the night and 5 dollars for an individual show. Tickets are available at the door and are cash only.
Plan ahead – Alice Kos "You Missed It All"CD release show at the Artery on February 11th! Show starts at 8pm. E-TICKETS More details on her facebook invite.

Lig & Bittle
presented by Concrete Theatre

Tickets for Lig & Bittle are available via the Fringe Theatre Box Office, (780) 409-1910 or www.fringetheatre.ca. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students/seniors, and $12.50 for children.

Billie-Jo and Micki-Lee have been playing violin and performing for over ten years at various venues and events across Alberta. In 2009, Billie-Jo and Micki-Lee had the honour of receiving the Pride of Strathcona award for their contributions to arts and culture in their community. In July of 2011 they won first place in ‘Twin Fiddling’ at the Grand North American fiddle contest. Billie and Micki have been busy composing new songs for there most recent CD, ’Look Inside ’, which will be released in January 2012. They play a variety of repertoire, including classical, bluegrass, inspirational, country, folk, fiddle, and more. The girls have performed for many fundraisers, organizations, and events, and enjoy using their music to make a difference in the world around them. *We featured their song Another Girl off their new release!

Billie- Jo and Micki-Lee Smith will be performing as part of the Shell Theatre Fort Series on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are: $15 Adults, $10 Students/Seniors, $5 eyeGo to the Arts tickets are available for students between Grades 7 and 12.
Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance by calling 780.992.6400.

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! xoLook for more information @shelltheatre or on facebookUPCOMING SHOW

Episode 84!

2012-01-19T10:07:00.000-08:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Sunday Night Special – Funkafeelya with the Soulicitors at On the Rocks Sunday night! Music starts at 10pm, food & drink specials all night!
Plan Ahead – Marc Ross at the Empress Alehouse on Saturday, January 28th! 4pm – 7pm. *Marc has come through with Winnipeg artist Jodi King before. He and his mysterious handsome upright bass player will be coming through town next weekend.
*We featured Marc's song Just Another Day.
Plan Ahead – Jesse Peters Trio at large in Alberta!
The tour starts on

January 20th – Rim Rock Resort – Banff
January 25th – Sutton Place, Edmonton
February 14th with a special Valentine’s Show in Westlock. It is a fundraiser for the local arts council.
March 2nd – The Shell Theatre in Fort Saskatchewan with Thea Neumann and Clint Pelletier. *The Belles will be in attendence for some live tweeting! Follow @prairiebelles @shelltheatre @theaneumann @paramedicmusic
March 3rd - The Red Brick Theatre in Edson

Indie Preview Night 2 - Monday January 23, 2012
Jason Saandahl and Tyler Greig will be busting out the acoustic rock tunes and Edmonton newcomer Chandra Reese will also be on hand with a few songs of her own. At the Living Room Playhouse, doors open at 7:30pm Music starts at 8pm. Donations accepted!

@TheaNeumann “You ladies are too kind! Keep up the fantastic work with Alberta’s best podcast!”

*We featured Thea's song "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" off her recent Lady & the Tramps album. The song features Kent Sangster on sax!

@yeglive “New album and brand new tour for @greatlakeswim Read here: GIGCITY ”

FRIDAY

Blake Paul @ the Haven Social Club with Jon Bryant & Guests 8pm, $10 E-TICKETS
Marty Pawlina, Chloe Albert & Rob Heath @ Blue Chair $15 8:30pm
AV #4 ART SHOW – Featuring Tiff Hall with Bombchan at the Artery 8:30pm $7 in advance, $12 @ the door. E-TICKETS

SATURDAY

Northern Lights Folk Club presents Fearing & White with special guest Gordie Tentrees Doors 7pm Music at 8pm, Tickets $18 in advance, and $22 @ the door.
The Lean Machine @ NOLA’s Creole Kitchen & Music House 9:30pm
Run Stop Run @ the Yardbird Suite as part of the Canadian Jazz Series. $18 for members, $22 for non, starts at 8pm!

This week's feature artist is Brad Kells. Brad was born and raised in Mission, BC. He became heavily involved in the music scene when he moved to Edmonton, Alberta in 1998. He has been involved in two successful bands Flood and Apache Rose. In these bands Brad had the opportunity to perform to crowds of over 20,000 people.

In 2011 Brad teamed up with local producer/engineer Stew Kirkwood and recorded "Machine World."

UPCOMING SHOW - Brad is playing at the Haven Social Club with White Lightening and Kickupafuss on February 3rd. The show starts at 8pm, and is $10 @ the door. E-TICKETS
*We featured Brad's song Boys Got Groove.

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 83!

2012-01-12T11:24:00.000-08:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Win tickets to the Prairie Belles 2nd Birthday Bash (Details to be released soon)! Email us at prairiebelles@gmail.com and tell us how you SOW or REAP from the Edmonton Arts Scene!

Sunday Night Special - Come down January 15th for Jake Ian and the Haymakers with special guest Darryl Matthews at On The Rocks
Music starts at 10pm. Food and drink specials all night long!

From January 12 to 22, 2012, the Government of Alberta is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the twinning of sister provinces Alberta and Heilongjiang, China with a Winter Festival on the Alberta Legislature grounds.

January 14 on the West Lawn - 6:30pm Political Live, AOK (Assault of Knowing) and Manuela.

Chloe Albert, Rob Heath, and Marty Pawlina Friday Jan 20th, at 8:30pm @ Blue Chair Cafe Reservations: (780) 989-2861 Tickets are $15!
*We featured Rob's song I Wanna Go Again.

THINKING BIG: Unveiling Public Art Projects Saturday January 14 10am - Saturday April 7, 5pm at the Alberta Craft Council.

FRIDAY

Solstice Art Show & Concert feat. Zeal Art at the Artery 5pm $10 E-TICKETS
Alex Boudreau with Tim Chesterton at the Carrot 7:30pm $5
Melanie Doane at Festival Place $28 7:30pm
*We featured Melanie's song Wildflowers.

SATURDAY

Opus Three (big band/jazz) @ Jeffrey’s Café & Wine Bar 9pm $10
Brian McLeod & Lyra Brown @ the Blue Chair Café with special guest Sparrow - Sean Hillaby (banjo), Zoran Glamoclija (bass/guitar) and Gord Oaks (percussion). 7pm $15 FACEBOOK INVITE
Maurice @ the Haven Social Club 8pm $10 E-TICKETS

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Produced by Young People’s Theatre

Theatre For Young Audiences Version
January 14 – 29/12 in the Shoctor Theatre

The world of Dr. Seuss comes alive in this colourful, musical production. Horton has heard a Who, and it’s up to him to protect an entire village from certain doom. Narrated by the Cat in the Hat, a lively cast of memorable characters join Horton on his adventures through the outrageous Seussiverse.

*Recommended for children 5 years of age and up.

The Red Threat formed in 2009 with an average age of only 18 years old, The Red Threat worked tirelessly to prove that they were musically mature beyond their years. That goal was succeeded with their 3 song debut “A Collaboration of Sharps and Flats” which earned them the opportunities to play both local and touring dates with bands such as Ten Second Epic, Barenaked Ladies, These Kids Wear Crowns, and Living with Lions. With the success of their demo, The Red Threat decided to hit the studio with friend and accomplished engineer Greg Wright to record their debut album “Trees”. The album was released on October 9th, 2010, and was supported by multiple Canadian tours. The tours proved to solidify The Red Threat as one of Canada's up and coming young bands, landing them multiple press opportunities and a showcases in Toronto's International Indie Week Festival, Mazzfest in Saskatoon, and a main stage slot at Boonstock 2011. Their hard work did not go unnoticed, and in May 2011 they signed a licensing deal with IndiePool/EARRS, as well as went on to win the “People’s Choice” award at the 2011 Edmonton Music Awards.

The Red Threat builds their foundation on addictive rock choruses, post-hardcore influenced guitar melodies and above all, passion filled lyrics. With their new album “Trees”, The Red Threat explores the relationship that human beings have with themselves, and the consequences we all share as a result of humanity’s choices. Poised to conquer every venue that comes their way, The Red Threat’s explosive live show and relentlessly determined attitude will continue to fuel their drive to stand among giants.
*We featured their song Trees.

UPCOMING SHOW - Saturday January 21st @ the Avenue Theatre $10 6:00pm E-TICKETS

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 82!

2012-01-05T09:52:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Episode 82 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 82" 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:

Plan Ahead – Fearing & White @ the Northern Lights Folk Club on Saturday, January 21^st. doors at 7pm, music at 8pm. With special guest Gordie Tentrees. Tickets at @tixonthesquare
T.A.L.E.S. Story Café - January Theme: "Year of the Dragon” THURSDAY, JAN 5, 2012, 7 – 9PM @ Rosie's bar & Grill (off whyte) Cover - $6
Winter Light Adventure Walk! January 27 & 28, 2012 7-11pm Mill Creek Park
Prairie Belles Mailbag - An Evening of Jim Serediak Songs with friends Jamie Philp and John Towill Friday, January 13 7PM Fresh Start Bistro $10 cover
The New Year at Shell Theatre
Saturday January 21st - Williams and Ree
Thursday February 9th - Jenie Thai
Saturday February 18th - The Human Statues
*We featured The Human Statues song "Going Down".Tickets are available through our ticket outlet at 780.992.6400, through ticketmaster charge-by-phone 1.855.985.5000 or visit http://www.ticketmaster.ca/

FRIDAY

Marco Claveria Project & Keith Rempel @ NOLA’s 9:30pm
The Weekend Kids at The Pawn Shop with Feast or Famine and Utopian Skank $5 at 8pm E-TICKETS
Sean Sonego @ Haven Social Club 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
*We featured Sean's song In the Heart.

SATURDAY

King Muskafa @ Blues on Whyte 9pm
Cleanse Kill @ the Avenue Theatre $7 in advance, $10 at the door 6:30pm
Lucette Album Release Concert @ the TransALta Arts Barns Tickets are $10.50 and the show starts at 8pm

Trevor Tchir (pronounced cheer) released his fourth album, Sky Locked Land in 2009. Many of Edmonton’s finest musicians are featured on the album, including his brother, Stephen Tchir, Lane Arndt, Jordan Faulds, and Shannon Johnson. It also features long-time friends and collaborators Pierre Chrétien, of Ottawa’s Soul Jazz Orchestra, on organ, and Peter Webb, helping with harmonies. Other contributors include Bramwell Park, Volya Baziuk, Allyson Rogers, Steve Badach, Mickey Vallee, Kristy McKay, and Al Bragg. Sky Locked Land was recorded by Terry Tran at Riverdale Recorders, Edmonton.

Tchir unites the sounds and images of Canada’s rural and urban spaces. Over the past twelve years, he has played his original songs to audiences across the country. His music tells stories of the people who work and love in its pulsing cities and austere hinterlands. In reviewer Mary Christa O’Keefe’s words, "Tchir's lyrics are populated with characters who are both universal and intimate…In Tchir's hands place, time and relationships become characters, too, with their own agendas and idiosyncrasies...His allegiance is to the time-honoured art of evoking emotion through storytelling."

UPCOMING SHOW - Trevor Tchir’s book launch @ the Artery. Saturday, January 7^th at 8pm.

*We featured Trevor's song The Sweeter Air.

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 81!

2011-12-15T14:19:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Episode 81 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 81" 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:

http://www.blogger.com/ on Saturday, December 17 8pm $10 cover - includes free homemade beer & wine! BYOB as well.
Scenic Route to Alaska, Joe Nolan & Cliffs at Wunderbar on Friday, December 16 8:30pm $5!
Plan Ahead - https://www.facebook.com/shelltheatre on Friday, January 21st, 2012 Tickets are $39.50 / 37.50 for Seniors & Youth. 7:30pm Contact the Shell Theatre Box Office at 780.992.6400 for your tickets!

FRIDAY

Darrell Barr @ the Fresh Start Bistro 7pm $10
Anna Beaumont @ Jeffrey's Cafe 9pm $15
Dave Babcock Trio @ NOLA's Creole Kitchen & Music House 6pm $5

SATURDAY

The Spins @ Brixx Bar & Grill 7pm $8
Tom Jackson @ Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove $35 7:30pm
The Consonance @ New City Legion 8pm
*We featured their song Jar the Sea off their new October EP.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Capitol Theatre

Fort Edmonton Park

December 9 - December 24, 2011
Featuring Chris Craddck

The Christmas Carol Project

Westbury Theatre - TransAlta Arts Barns

December 28 & 29th, 2011

There’s a lot to love about Michael Bernard Fitzgerald (MBF). His sweet, approachable dispo-sition gives way to an undeniable confidence onstage. He is a man who can break hearts play-ing solo with an acoustic guitar and loop pedal, and in equal measure, make venues soar with full backing bands, choirs and dancers. From his spontaneous live show song-sampling that name checks the likes of Alanis, TLC, Ke$ha and Flo-rida, right down to his trademark canvas kicks, MBF personifies his music: optimistic, uplifting, honest, daring and full of love.

Tickets for his March Edmonton show go on sale on December 16th! More info HERE

*We featured his song "Care for you".

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 80!

2011-12-08T11:46:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Episode 80 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 80" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!

*A funny little blip... turns out the outro is before the intro! Happy giggling!

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What we mentioned this week:

The Collective West hosts a Formal Christmas Ball @ the Artery this weekend on Saturday, December 10th! At the Artery 8:30pm $10 in advance, $15 @ the door E-TICKETS
Share the Warmth! Fight the cold this year and SHARE THE WARMTH!CHANGE EDM are super excited to be having their 2nd annual coat drive!!! December 11th from 2 – 4:30pm @ the Catalyst Theatre There will be FREE popcorn + candy + a hot chocolate bar to warm you up as we approach Christmas!
YEG WOOD Launch Party December 17th, 2011 @ Da Capo
An Exciting Showcase of the Christmas Season! Live music, animals, multimedia! Get your FREE tickets now! Time 5:00pm until 12:00am

FRIDAY

Last Chance Hollywood @ the Artery 8pm $5 in advance, $7 at the door E-TICKETS
Go for the Eyes @ the Haven Social Club $10 in advance, $12 at the door 8pm
Kim Stockwood @ the Arden Theatre $38 8pm *We featured Kim's song "Little Margaret".

SATURDAY

Joe Nolan @ Filthy McNasty’s FREE 4pm
The Music of John Lennon @ Festival Place with Mark Sterling 7:30pm $34*We featured Mark's song "Passing Me By."
The Big Three with Ben Sures, Paul Bellows & Mike McDonald @ Haven Social Club $10 in advance, $12 @ the door 8pm E-TICKETS

Azimuth Theatre Presents
HROSES: An Affront to Reason

By Jill Connell.

December 8 - 18th, 2011

TransAlta Arts Barns
PCL Studio

Box Office: 780-409-1910

T. Buckley (nee Tim Buckley) is a roots artist in the true sense of the word, combining stylings of Country, Folk and Rock'n'Roll. Buckley and bassist, Derek Pulliam, silence a crowd with powerful harmonies. They can take hold of a young audience with edgy roots-rock and captivate traditional music lovers with timeless melodies. T. Buckley has been honing his craft for several years and in that time has played over 250 shows, both solo and with side project, Buck&Jess, and has shared the stage with a broad range of artists including Catherine MacLellan, Old Man Luedecke and Carolyn Mark. 2010 was a great year for T. Buckley. He was recognized as one of seven of Calgary's emerging best new artists by FFWD Weekly, and was honoured by winning the 2010 Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Contest, earning him a performance at the Calgary Folk Festival and the Calgary Folk Club. Perhaps the most notable of his accomplishments was when he was awarded a10K20 recording grant from RAWLCO Radio in June 2010. With help from the RAWLCO grant, Buckley has released an exciting new record, Roll On. Immediately recognized on CKUA Radio’s Top Music Charts, the recording features a wonderfully diverse set of songs ranging in style from Traditional Country to Roots Rock. Roll On is quickly gaining the attention of roots music lovers throughout Western Canada, as BEATROUTE Magazine’s critic, Sebastian Buzzalino, recently wrote, "2010 may very well be the year in which the dam bursts and the rest of Calgary – let alone western Canada and beyond – fall in love with this singer-songwriter talent.”
UPCOMING SHOWS - Plan wayyyy ahead. February 4th at the Northern Lights Folk Club with Al Brant & Beth Portman. Get your tickets now!

*We featured Tim's song "This Long Road".

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 79!

2011-12-01T11:28:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Episode 79 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 79" 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:

Arts Thief Relief @ Expressions Café. Featuring Karla Anderson with Kevin Cook & Terry Morrison. Saturday, December 3rd. $10 7pm E-TICKETS
*We featured Kevin Cook's song Nothing's Clear.
Butterfly Transitions and Healing Society presents the 3rd Annual Family Masquerade event on Saturday, December 3rd. $10 in advance, $15 at the door 8pm, Avenue Theatre E-TICKETS

FRIDAY

Ryan Young @ Devaney’s Irish Pub
Dawn in the City 9:30pm $5 @ Nola’s Creole Kitchen & Music House
Meaghan Smith @ the Haven Social Club (with F&M opening) $17 in advance, 8pm E-TICKETS
*We featured Meaghan's song "It Snowed" off her adorable new Christmas album!

SATURDAY

Hair of the Dog with Erin Ross @ the Blackdog Freehouse 4pm FREE
Bill Bourne @ the Artery $20 in advance, $25 @ the door 8pm
Lauren Busheikin @ Jeffrey’s Café 9pm $10

Wyrd Sisters
November 30th – December 10th at the Walterdale Playhouse

With Bells On
Previews: Nov 29 & 30
Opens: Dec 1
Runs Until: Dec 11
by Darrin Hagen
Roxy Theatre

Darren Frank is a singer, songwriter, musician and human who makes multiform grownup pop music. Encompassing a wide range of styles, his songs are bursting with melodies that linger, hooks that stick, grinding riffs, coordinated rhythms, and words that sing about (among other things) the polarities of life.

In 2008, he put some of these songs on his Coal To Diamond EP, an eclectic and engaging affair which received some nice reviews and put Frank on the radar.

March 2010 will see the release of his first full length album entitled That Lived-In Look. Recorded at the Physics Lab with engineer/producer Terry Paholek, this bold and diverse new project offers Frank's inevitable next step towards making more music.
*We featured Darren's song Show & Tell.

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 78!

2011-11-17T12:47:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Episode 78 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 78" 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:

Plan Ahead – Sonic 102.9 Band of the Month Show
Tanner Gordon & the Unfortunates (Alternative/Folk)
November 25th @ the Pawn Shop $5 8pm
Plan Ahead – Words with Friends – #yegwords4
December 1st at Bohemia (10217 97 St.) As always, if you are interested in performing (spoken word or music), please contact Jason at robotsunderwater@gmail.com
Sea of Sound Festival – November 18 - 20 In celebration of the Canadian Electroacoustic Community’s 25 anniversary. November 20th @ 10pm @ New City Legion The Boreal Electroacoustic Music Society.

Tweet of the week : @tixonthesquare
“Forever young… The VIP Kids Show is back at the Varscona shar.es/oHaQD #yegtheatre #yegarts”Article in the Journal - For five Saturday mornings in a row, starting on the 19th, there’s a V.I.P. Kids Show on the Varscona stage (11 a.m.) to bring you and your youngest allies (age three and up) music, puppets, comedy, all provided by Edmonton’s acting elite.

FRIDAY

“T & T Dynomite” Tiff Hall & Thea Neumann 6pm NOLA’s Creole Kitchen & Music House $5 cover
Jeff Stuart & the Hearts CD RELEASE @ Pawn Shop $12 in advance, $15 at the door 8pm E-TICKETS
Northern Lights Folk Club presents Brock Zeman 8pm $18 in advance, $22 @ the door
*We featured Brock's song Push Them Stones.

SATURDAY

Sarah Troy @ Expressionz Café $12 in advance, 7pm E-TICKETS
Bonnie St. Croix @ the Haven Social Club $15 in advance, $20 at the door 8pm E-TICKETS
Kevin Fox @ Horizon Stage $25 7:30pm
*We featured Kevin's cover of Diamonds on the Souls of her Shoes

Falling: A Wake

Wishbone Theatre
November 16 - 27, 2011 at 8 PM
November 19, 26, 2011 at 2 PM

BUY TICKETS:
By phone: 780–409–1910
In person
Fringe Theatre Adventures Box Office
TransAlta Arts Barns
10330 – 84 Ave. Edmonton, AB
Online

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 77!

2011-11-10T09:55:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Episode 77 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 77" 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:

2011 Yardbird Jazz Festival November 4 – 12th. Performances every night! YEGlive festival listing.Prairie Belles Recommend:

Thursday, November 10th Ernesto Cervini 8pm
Saturday, November 12th Double Bill Featuring Marty Majorowicz with Marc Beaudin $16 for members, $20 for non 8pm

Tweet of the week from @ShellTheatre
"We just heard some feedback @CAPACOA about how good the current @mattgood tour is, Sunday cannot come quick enough. #yegmusic"

That’s right! Matthew Good is having a show at the intimate 550 seat Shell Theatre this Sunday, November 13th. There are still some single tickets available. Call 780.992.6400

Plan Ahead – November 25th at the Living Room Playhouse Ken Brown & the Snoots. 8pm – 11pm Check out the Living Room Playhouse facebook for more information & to get your tickets.

FRIDAY

Peter Katz @ the Haven Social Club 8pm E-TICKETS $10 in advance, $12 @ the door
Jess Dollimont @ Jeffrey’s Café 9pm $10
Ruth Moody with Alice Kos @ the Artery E-TICKETS $15 in advance, $20 @ the door.
*We featured Ruth's song

SATURDAY

Ghost Cousin @ Brixx Bar & Grill 7pm
JCL Productions presents Elliot Brood with the One Hundred Dollars at the Starlite Room $20 9pm
The Good Lovelies @ the Arden Theatre 7:30pm $32
*We featured their song Made for Rain.

Stripped Down 3

Nov 10, 11, 12, 8:00 PM,
Expressionz Cafe
9938 –70 Avenue

1) Nov. 10 - Scarborough
by Fiona Evans (ENGLAND)
~Edinburgh Fringe First Award 2007
Directed by Ian Leung

2) Nov. 11 - Afterimage
by Robert Chafe (CANADA)
~Winner of the 2010 Governor General’s Award for Drama 2010 Directed by Mieko Ouchi

3) Nov. 12 - The Toxic Bus Incident
By Greg MacArthur (CANADA)
~2011 Siminovitch Nominee for Playwriting
Directed by Heather Inglis

Originally from Manitoba, and now based in Alberta, Raphaël Freynet is part of a young generation of Western Canadian artists who, over the past few years, have been emerging onto the Francophone scene. An accomplished pianist and guitarist, Raphaël has developed his own brand of intoxicating indie pop-rock. His exquisite melodies and Brit-rock-tinged voice project a compelling mix of boldness and reverie. Raphaël’s first album, Le monde à voir, is composed of ten original songs - two of which are in english - written around the themes of the journeys that we need to take, and the roots that tie us back to the places we call home.

Raphaël has certainly been seeing the world in 2010. In March, he travelled to Mexico City with NON NON NON to represent Alberta at the Rostros de la francophonia and the prestigious Festival de Mexico. He played a show with Les Rencontres qui chantent at the Vue sur la relève festival in Montreal, and in November 2010, he participated in Le Grand 8, which toured in Quebec and in France. His new album recently WON for Best Francophone Recording at the 2011 Western Canadian Music Awards.

*We featured Raphael's song Play.

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 76!

2011-11-03T17:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Episode 76 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 76" 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:

Lisa Nicole Grace's CD release show - Pictures & Video
Alex Vissia's CD Release Show!What: Album Release for "A Lot Less Gold" (independent, 2011)
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 @ the door & include a copy of the album! When: Nov. 10, 2011 8pm Where: The Artery, 9535 Jasper Ave., Edmonton AB (All Ages) Get your E-TICKETS!
*We featured Alex's song Blue Flowers from the new album!
Finding I.D.entity Film Screening Sunday, November 6 • 3:00pm - 6:30pm Metro Cinema 52 min, HD

FRIDAY

The Uncas with Jake Ian & the Haymakers and Low Flying Planes @ the Pawn Shop $10 E-TICKETS 8pm
Good Women at Artery $20 E-TICKETS 8:30pm
Kat Danser @ Blue Chair Café $20 8:30pm

SATURDAY

Northern Lights Folk Club presents Tim Williams with special guest Erin Ross @ Queen Alexandria Hall Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 at the door 8pm Subscribe for their newsletter!
Jack Semple @ the Hilltop Pub 9:30pm $25 E-TICKETS
Hair of the Dog @ the Blackdog Freehouse presents 100 mile house 2pm
*We featured their new song Honey off of their 2011 release Hollow Ponds.

Rocky Horror Picture Show
Starring JOHN ULLYATT
Book, Music and Lyrics by RICHARD O’BRIEN
Directed by LEIGH RIVENBARK
October 29 – November 20/11
in the Shoctor Theatre at the Citadel Theatre

The Theatre Garage will be on hand at all evening performances to sell a handy articipation Kit for theatre-goers, so you don’t need to pick up rubber gloves en route to the theatre. They are also offering 40% off all costumes upon presentation of your ticket stub or on line print out.

Rebecca Lappa’s CD “Not in Neverland” has been nominated for Young Performer of the Year: Canadian Folk Music Awards

Rebecca Lappa, is a 14 year old CFMA Young Performer of the Year Nominee from Edmonton. She is a gifted vocalist and songwriter who accompanies herself on keyboard. She has written over 60 songs with strong melodies and poetic lyrics delivered in her expressive, clear soprano. She writes songs inspired by observations of life, historical events and literary references that slide between the realms of pop and folk. She draws comparisons to strong female vocalists and songwriters such as Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and Tori Amos.

Following two EP's, Rebecca released her all original, full length album "Not in Neverland" produced by Peter Stone of 100 Mile House in 2011. She is currently selling her music on KERF, and Itunes. She has had songs played on CBC, CKUA, CFBX, CJSF, CJSR, Women's Radio Channel on Live 365, Vents Music Podcast and WITRR Radio Network. Rebecca has been filmed for Shaw TV, Breakfast Television, Global TV and Balcony TV. She has been interviewed on CBC's Edpod Challenge and Daybreak Alberta. Upcoming shows -
November 4th - Shell Theatre 7pm
November 5th - Celtic Hall - Undiscovered Tour 5pm
November 12th - Downtown Farmer's Market 1pm
November 18th - Wild Earth Cafe 8pm
December 1st - Festival of Trees 5:30pm
February 11th - Winspear Centre 7pm
*We featured Rebecca's song "I Am the Man".

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 75!

2011-10-27T17:14:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Make sure to check out F&M's website and purchase their new album "Wish You Were Here".
Update from Rhea March
'The Thursday Island Jam' at Cha Island Tea Company!
'The Sunday Song Stage' at Expressionz Cafe The Sunday Song Stage returns to Expressionz with a warm winter format! Expressionz Sunday Night Songwriters Open Stage, with host Rhea March and Guest performer; weekly from 6-10pm. New format: 6-7 Dinner & Circle song, 7-7:30 Guest Performer, Open Stage 7:30 - 10:00 Food & Beverages available. Bring your original songs. Admission: $5
NEW VENUE ALERT!
The Living Room Playhouse is where the Azimuth Theatre still stands (11315 106ave). Rabid Marmot Production's Halloween Spooktacular
It's Halloween and the party's on in our Living Room!
Nadine Kellman, Travis Marcotte and On Your Mark playing some acoustic sets. Thursday, October 27th @ 7:30 PM $10 at the door (CASH ONLY) 18+
Plan Ahead – Marty Pawlina & Chloe Albert @ O’Byrnes
Wednesday November 2nd No cover, 8pm – 11pm
Reserve your table now!780-414-6766
*We featured Marty & Chloe's song "Greatest Master of All"

FRIDAY

Martin Kerr @ Nola’s Creole Kitchen &Music House 6pm
Lyra Brown @ the Carrot 7:30pm $5
Ariane Mahryke Lemire @ the Haven Social House $10 in advance, $12 @ the door 8pm E-TICKETS

SATURDAY

Sam Roberts Band @ the Jubilee Tickets are $29.50 7pm
Steve Dawson @ the Blue Chair Café $25 8:30pm

Lisa Nicole Grace Prairie Belle cd release show 3pm – 5pm atop the High Level Bridge on an Old Strathcona Streetcar!
*We featured Lisa's song Too Easy off her new release Prairie Belle!

Next month Lisa will be going on tour with VIA RAIL's Onboard Entertainment Program. Want to travel the country and play your music for new listeners? Contact VIA RAIL at onboardentertainment@viarail.ca

Two ONE-WAY Tickets To Broadway Productions presents

Chicago, the musical
October 28 – November 4, 2011
La Cite (Theatre), 8627 – 91 Street, TICKETS: $25.00 at Tix On The Square, 780-420-1757

Wil’s fourth release, Heart of Mine is an album of personal stories connecting life, love and Wil’s on-going relationship with music. After more then 10 years of touring, Wil has returned to some of the core themes that brought his debut album, Both Hands, into being. He is, however, taking a definite step forward in his growth as a songwriter, singer and musician. Transitioning from the darker imagery and tones of his second album, By December, Wil has found in his third album, a lighter stride. Upcoming show - November 23rd show @ the Museum Theatre Tickets are $20 in advance, $26 @ the door. E-TICKETS available. *We featured Wil's song Someday.

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 74!

2011-10-20T15:26:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Plan Ahead – Alex Vissia (of the Plain Janes) solo album release November 10^th, 8pm @ the Artery $15 in advance, $20 @ the door (includes album) E-TICKETS

FRIDAY

F&M Cd Release @ the Yellowhead Brewery $12 7pm E-TICKETS
Ruth Blais $10 @ the Fresh start bistro 7pm
Scenic Route to Alaska @ the Artery $8 in advance, $10 @ the door 8pm E-TICKETS

SATURDAY

Randall Walsh @ Expressionz Cafe 2pm
Forester @ Brixx Bar & Grill $10 9pm
Don Berner @ NOLA Creole Kitchen & Music House 6pm

Grant MacEwan University presents Xanadu

October 21 - 29 in the John L. Haar Theatre

Tickets available through Tix on the Square

A hilarious, roller skating musical adventure. It’s the eighties. Nine muses from the heavens of Mount Olympus spring to life from a Venice Beach art mural depicting 'Ancient Greek arty chicks.' The painter is Sonny, a frustrated artist whose dream is to open a roller disco nightclub called Xanadu.
Xanadu is a goofy, wry riff on art and creativity, bad movies and vacuous stage musicals. It lampoons the wretchedness of '80s pop culture, while simultaneously celebrating the musical pop rock 'cheese' of that era with an insidiously catchy hit score composed by Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra.

Bardic Form on the Shell Theatre's Fort Radio U22 Productions Intermission Stage for Rik Emmett's show on October 28.

Hunger Hush is a band that reaches. The four friends that make up the Calgary, AB based outfit draw from their varied musical backgrounds to grasp at the energy found in their own favourite artists. A careful listener can hear the earthy rock of Attack in Black and the blues-tinged echoes of Warren Zevon – all filtered through ringing keys and driving guitars; trumpet blasts and daring bass lines.
On April 7, 2011, Hunger Hush released their self-titled debut album to a sold-out crowd at Calgary’s Broken City. The album was recorded and produced by Alberta notable Lorrie Matheson in his Arch Audio studios, and the six original songs provide a compelling snapshot of a growing artist with an already distinct voice.
Hunger Hush has enjoyed praise for their live performances, and the band has a dedicated following that is constantly growing. They’ve shared the stage with Daniel Wesley, Hot Panda, The Autumn Portrait and The Magnetic North, among others. Hunger Hush has received local radio attention on CJSW, performed in venues across Alberta, and plans to tour in the fall of 2011.
Up Coming Shows!
November 5th at Wunderbar with The Details!
December 17th at the Haven Social Club!

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

The real Prairie Belle....

2011-10-17T12:16:00.000-07:00

Hello podcast family.

We are really excited to announce the release of Lisa's new record, Prairie Belle. When we started the podcast we struggled to find a name that we thought truly embodied the two of us and our love for the prairies and the arts. At the time, Lisa's song Prairie Belle was written but not recorded yet. Both of us identified with the song and decided to name the podcast after the song. Nearly two years later, Lisa has finally released the record. We are proud to share the name, but want people to know that the song was our original inspiration to name the podcast. Celebrate with us and go visit Lisa's brand new website and have a listen to the title track!

Thank you again for your continuous support of the podcast, and the local arts!

Cheers!
Lisa & Daneel
Prairie Belles

Episode 73!

2011-10-13T09:55:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Plan Ahead – November 26th @ the Royal Alberta Museum Theatre Tickets are $15, show @ 7:00pm E-TICKETS River City Revue is Edmonton's newest troupe on the burlesque scene. Taking inspiration from classic striptease and American burlesque, RCR combines high production value, political satire and of course their womanly wiles, to culminate in a glamorous and unforgettable show! Our talented dancers and purveyors of sass, class and panache: Molly Rose Kiki Quinn Gigi Vega Zorra Adora Harmonee Sweet And our magical host, Mister Paul Bezaire.
2011 Litfest – October 12 – 23, 2011
For details on what's going on where and when, check the event SCHEDULE! Tix – there are a variety of ticket and pass prices, and they are available at Tix On The Square.

FRIDAY

Northern Lights Folk Club presents David Francey @ the Central Lions Recreational Centre $25 in advance, $30 @ the door. 8pm More info The
Malibu Knights @ the Haven $10 in advance, $12 at the door 8pm E-TICKETS
The Lions @ the Yellowhead Brewery on 105 St. $12 in advance, $15 @ the door 8pm E-TICKETS
We featured The Lions song This Dog Can't Be Beat.

SATURDAY

Al Brant @ the Bluechair Café 8:30pm $15
Big John Bates @ New City Legion 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
Young the Giant @ the Starlite Room 8pm $20
We featured Young the Giant's song Apartment.

Th e Citadel Theatre — Death of a Salesman September 24 – October 16/11 7:30pm in the Shoctor Theatre BUY TICKETS

The Walterdale Playhouse - Reasons To Be Pretty by Neil LaBute
October 12-15, 18-22 @ 8pm
October 16 @ 2pm
Thursday, October 13 is 2-for-1 Thursday
(at the door only)
Monday, October 10 is Student Night
Tickets: $12-$16 at TIX on the Square and at the door, one hour before showtime (cash only).

A notorious homebody, Chad VanGaalen is well known for rarely leaving his rickety house in Calgary, endlessly drawing, recording and making art. With Diaper Island, VanGaalen distills his approach, producing his most sonically cohesive album to date, and the closest thing he has done to a rock album.

Also a celebrated visual artist, VanGaalen is widely renowned for his illustration and animation work. As with his previous albums – Infiniheart, Skelliconnection and the Polaris short-listed Soft Airplane, VanGaalen illustrated all of the art for Diaper Island – and is in the midst of animating a music video as well. He has animated music videos for folks like J Mascis, Guster, and others and his videos have been collectively viewed well over a million times on YouTube. VanGaalen has been quietly building a catalogue of songs that invite listeners to gently explore his distinctive creativity. Diaper Island extends the adventure into deeper territory, tapping into VanGaalen's lifeblood and mining the richness of his mind with sharper tools.

Upcoming Show - November 4th at the Myer Horowitz Theatre 8pm $25.
We featured Chad's song No Panic / No Heat.

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 72!

2011-10-06T10:25:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

We celebrated Lisa & Jered's 5 year anniversary with "Follow Through" from Gavin DeGraw.

Lisa Nicole Grace is opening for Chris Trapper at the Blue Chair Cafe on Saturday, November 19th. Chris has a new record called "The Few and Far Between". Go download his free track "Ghost in your arms"!

Plan Ahead – Colleen Brown’s CD Release show for her new album DIRT @ the Arden Theatre Friday, October 21, 2011 7:30 PM Tickets are $25

Rabid Marmot Productions presents

Far From Crazy
October 5th – October 16th 8pm
(2pm on Sundays)
Azimuth Theatre/Living Room Playhouse

Eight playwrights, eight new works, one production with a theme: Mental Illness.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the door or through Tix on the Square at 780-420-1757 or at www.tixonthesquare.ca
A talk-back session with members of the creative team will take place on the matinee performance on October 9th, 2011. 100% of the net profits of the matinee performance this day will also be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Brian McLeod's "Door of My Heart" Album Release Concert

The much anticipated CD release from a remarkable Alberta talent! Saturday October 8th @ Giovanni Concert Hall 10528 Mayfield Road (near 170 St)

Doors @ 7:00PM ~ Music @ 8:00PM

$25 ~ Admission & CD

$20 ~ Admission

$15 ~ Admission with a Food Bank Donation

Featuring: Jenie Thai - piano & vocals, Gord Oaks - drums, percussion & vocals, Thom Golub - upright bass. With Special Guests: Lyra Brown, Andrew Perri, Kevin Christopher, & The Good Vibes Choir. For more info or bookings (780) 906-5042.

FRIDAY

The Full Moon Folk Club presents Danny Michel with Chloe Albert @ St. Basil's Cultural Centre 10819 71st Ave $18 in advance, $22 at the door 7pm

Uptown Folk Club presents Dana Wylie @ Expressionz Café $12 in advance, $15 at the door 7:30pm E-TICKETS
Swear by the Moon @ the Haven Social Club $12 8pm E-TICKETS

SATURDAY

Jeff Hendrick @ Jeffrey’s Café & Wine Bar 8pm $10
Dawn in the City @ the Crown & Anchor Pub 10pm No Cover
Zachary Lucky with Snailhouse & Collective West @ the Haven Social Club 8pm $10 in advance, $12 @ the door E-TICKETS

Dear Belles,

F&M just released another album called “Wish You Were Here” on August 30th! Yes, I know not even a year after the last release....

We are almost done our Canadian tour but our Edmonton and Calgary Cd Releases are set for October 21 and 22. Tickets on sale through Tix on the Square.
Thanks! Becky

Make sure to get out to the F&M "Wish you Were Here" release in Edmonton:
Friday, October 21, 2011
F&M in Edmonton Yellowhead Brewing Company Canada

Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: Advance $10/12 plus fees / $15 a.
Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed.
Box office: (780) 420-1757. Address: 10229 105 Street. Venue phone: (780) 423-3333. F&M with special guests Tyler Butler and Orit Shimoni (Little Birdie) . A special CD Launch for “Wish You Were Here.” Music starts at 7:30 PM. Doors at 7 PM. BUY TICKETS
*We featured "The Streets of Laredo" off of "Wish You Were Here."

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 71!

2011-09-29T09:35:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Edmonton Chante Festival September 22 – Oct 1, 2011
Prairie Belles Picks:

Barobliq on Friday – September 3rd, at the Pourhouse Bistro 5:30 pm
Caracol with Orange Orange & Sai on Saturday – October 1 at the TransAlta Arts Barns 7:00 pm

2011 Edmonton International Film Festival
Daneel's Picks:

Friday: The Academy at 9 pm at Haven Social Club
Thursday: Thespians at 5pm at Empire City Centre 9

Walterdale Playhouse Open House Saturday October 1 from 11:00am – 3:00pm. As part of Alberta Arts Days, come for free tours of one of Western Canada's oldest amateur theatre companies.
Tweet of the week

@shelltheatre “Did we tell you that Daniel Wesley will be the opening act for Matthew Good's Endangered Species Tour?"

Matthew Good will be at the Shell Theatre on November 13th, 2011 Tickets are $50 and can be bought at the Shell Theatre box office of via ticketmaster
*Insider's Secret: Buy your tix @ the Shell Theatre Box Office & don't pay any convenience fees! 780.992.6400

FRIDAY

Clint Pelletier Trio @ NOLA’s Creole Kitchen & Music House 6pm
Underoath with Comeback Kid @ the Avenue Theatre 7:00pm $23.50 in advance E-TICKETS
Jennifer Castle @ the Artery 8pm $10
*We feature Jennifer's song Neverride from her April Release Castlemusic.

SATURDAY

Molly Johnson @ the Arden Theatre $38 7:30pm
Deep Dark Woods @ the Royal Alberta Museum 7:30pm $15 in advance, $20 at the door. E-TICKETS
The Northern Lights Folk Club presents Dave McCann with Lisa Nicole Grace @ Queen Alexandria Hall $18 in advance, $22 at the door. 8pm
*We featured Dave's song Inferno off his 2009 Album Dixiebluebird.

Brian McLeod – opening for Buckman Coe @ the Haven Social Club on October 1st 8pm $12 E-TICKETS
Plan Ahead – Lyra Brown @ the Carrots Community Arts Coffeehouse October 28th, $5 cover 7:30pm

When you hear The Doll Sisters, you'll recognize them. They put their own style into anything they play. The girls (Jenna & Shelby), would definitely describe themselves as roots musicians, and love the fact that being a roots musician affords them the opportunity to cover all the genres that they love so well. Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, Appalachian, Cowboy & East Coast Canadian, to name a few. Whether they're playing carefully chosen covers, or their own originals, you will find that their music maintains the traditional integrity that is so important, but between the arrangements and the lyrics, their songs are unmistakeably thought provoking and unique. Since the summer of 2007, The Doll Sisters have been out & about playing gigs, and growing in their musicianship. They started out singing harmonies in the little log church near their families farm, and have now performed for crowds from 5 - 500. The girls' musical stylings reveal their many influences along the way, and let people know that each song is carefully planned and arranged to bring out the best possible version that represents them as well as the music. Many people have commented that they can't believe there is only 2 of them on stage - but, there is. Some of the girls musical influences include Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Alison Krauss & Union Station, The Rankins, The Carter Family, Johnny & June Cash, James Taylor, Great Big Sea, The Wailin' Jenny's, John Denver, Nickel Creek & The Dixie Chicks to name just a few. Jenna and Shelby have been compared many times to Alison Krauss, The Rankins, and The Dixie Chicks. If you get a chance to hear them, you'll know why. For all of their upcoming shows, make sure to check their website! *We featured their song called The Road.

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

Happy Fall!

2011-09-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

This week Lisa is travelling across Alberta attending YWCA Walk A Mile events, supporting women and children as they walk away from family violence. Yay Lisa! So no podcast this week, but The Belles will be back next week with Episode 71! Stay tuned xo

p.s. For live music event listings visit our friends at YEG Live

Episode 70

2011-09-14T20:02:00.000-07:00

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~*~7 artists we love ~*~

1. Manuela

2. Lesley Pelletier

3. 100 Mile House

4. Jesse D and Jacquie B

5. Erin Faught

6. Erica Viegas

7. Darryl Matthews

~*~ 7 episodes we love ~*~

1. Episode 50 - Gold Star Awards

2. Episode 36 - Halloween

3. Episode 30 - First Videocast

4. August 18th - Shoebox Radio Recording

5. Episode 33 - Lucky Episode 33

6. Episode 1 - The Very First Episode

7. Episode 46 - Our First Birthday

~*~ 7 shows in September ~*~

SATURDAY Sept 17th

Library Voices with The Provincial Archive @ The Pawn Shop $13 in advance, $16 @ athe door 6pm E-TICKETS

Nadine Hellman with the Black Wonders at The Empress Ale House 4pm NO COVER

Se7enSided with One Day Late and One Way State at the Starlite Room 9pm $10 in advance, $12 @ the door

Garnet Rogers at the Haven Social Club $20 E-TICKETS

TUESDAY Sept 27th

Aidan Knight @ the Haven Social Club 8pm $12 in advance, $15 at the door E-TICKETS
KO at The Pawn Shop 8pm $15 in advance
Open Mic @ The Druid with Jeremy Lotholz hosted by Chris Wynters 9pm

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 69!

2011-09-08T11:19:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

19th Annual Die-Nasty Soap-A-Thon returns to the Varscona Theatre, from Friday, September 9th at 7PM until Sunday, September 11th at 9PM! Single admission tickets (no re-entry permitted) are $15. Audience members also have the option of purchasing a weekend pass for $50, which lets you come and go freely throughout the entire Soap-A-Thon.
All tickets & passes go on sale at 5pm Friday, September 9 at the Varscona Theatre box office (10329-83 Avenue) and are available all weekend long! All door ticket sales are CASH ONLY. Passes available at Tix On the Square.
Trio Voce come to Edmonton on Saturday, September 10th at Convocation Hall 8pm Tickets: $20.00 Adults, $15 Seniors, $10 Students, $60 Season Flex Pass.

A Little Night Music - Festival Place
(September 8 to September 11, 2011)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

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Barbara Mah
Music Directed by Gail Olmstead

To Purchase Tickets:
Box Office 780-449-3378
In Person Festival Place
Through Ticketmaster
OR order on-line

THURSDAY

Braden Gates @ Edmonton International Airport

Scenic Route to Alaska @ Dow Centennial Centre

FRIDAY

Jordan Kaminski @ Edmonton International Airport

Barobliq, Brittney Grabill, Rebecca Lappa, Tama Neilene @
Kaleido Festival No cover.

SATURDAY

Kessler Douglas, Paul Cournoyer and Will & Ali @ Kaleido Festival No cover.

FRIDAY

The Consonance with Tiff Hall @ Haven Social Club 8pm, $10 E-TICKETS
Wool on Wolves @ the Pawn Shop 9pm, $15 E-TICKETS
Deon Blyan @ Brixx Bar & Grill 9pm, $10

SATURDAY

Really Large Percussion Concert (and CD Release) 2pm show - Featuring Stephen Stone Saint Andrew's United Church 9915 148 St
Sillian & Young @ the Blue Chair Café $10 8:30pm
Neil MacDonald @ Rose & Crown Pub 9pm FREE

This week's feature artist is the band Forester! The members are Wayne Axani, James Banks, Sean Roberts, Brad Johnson. We featured their song "Oxygen" off their Prison Leader EP released this past July.Upcoming Show:September 23rd, 2011 at 8pm

Randy Graves with Forester
CD Release, with Secret Rivals, Raptors, The Great Valley at Pawn Shop Tickets: $10.00 in advance
E-TICKETS

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 68

2011-09-01T12:07:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Open Sky Music Festival - It was awesome! We featured Daniel Wesley's Song "Dear Mary."
Lisa Nicole Grace will be opening for Chris Trapper at the Blue Chair Cafe on Saturday, November 19th, 2011. Reservation Info
Symphony Under the Sky – September 2 – 5, 2011 in Hawrelak Park’s Heritage Ampitheatre. Conductor Bob Bernhardt returns to lead the orchestra at Symphony Under the Sky for the sixth time.Reserved Seating $125 Adult / $54 Child Grass Seating $82 Adult / Children Free. Call the Box Office at 780-428-1414 to order your weekend pass now!
Plan Ahead - Sweat, Hope & Rock n’ Roll at North Millbourne Community League will host the first ever Sweat, Hope & Rock n’ Roll – Moving to Make a Difference for Kids fundraiser on September 17th, 2011.
The Edmonton International Film Festival
September 23 - October 1, 2011 E-TICKETS
Movies on the Square – September 2, 3 & 4, 2011Pre-movie activities start at 7:30 p.m. Movies start at dusk. Bring your own chair. Food vendors will be on site. Titles to be announced!

FRIDAY

Paul Bellows CD Release show @ Haven Social Club 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
Mass Choir CD Release @ the Pawn Shop $10 9pm E-TICKETS
Headwind @ the Hydeaway 10pm

SATURDAY

Theresa Sokyrka with Zoe at Haven Social Club 8pm
*We featured her song "Waiting Song".
Beth Portman @ the Blue Chair Café 8:30pm $10
Beaumont Blues Festival After Party @ Blackjack’s Roadhouse Featuring Marshall Lawrence the Doctor of Blues! in Nisku @ 9pm

This week's feature artist is Private Citizen. And yet when we looked for information on them as a band, we could find NOTHING. We love their music, but don't have any info on them, do you? Fill us in! We featured their song called "Hey You."

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 67

2011-08-25T16:36:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Peace in the Park - September 11, 2011 Hawrelak Park Heritage Amphiteathre For more information please call 780-469-1909 ext. 111.
Time: 11:00am: Sunday Service
12:00pm: BBQ
1:00pm-3:00pm: Children’s Activities
1:00pm-6:00pm: Concert (Ticketed Event)
Musical Guests:
Brian Mcleod, HomeSun, Martin Kerr, Jenie Thai, Belle Hodge, Karla
Anderson and U22. Concert Tickets: $25.00 *** Under 12 years old free*** BBQ and Concession: Cash Only Wine/Beer: Cash Only
World Vision Benefit Concert - Join us for an evening of friends, and music raising funds for World Vision. There will be live music entertainment from Tim Chesterton, Alex Boudreau, and Marty Pawlina. Tickets: $10 at the door or by phone: 780-437-7231 show starts at 7:30pm.

FRIDAY

Lindsey Walker at Wild Earth Bakery $5 8:45pm
Billi Zizi with Gypsy Jive @ Jeffrey’s Café $15 9pm
Bill Werthmann with Karla Anderson & Rob Heath @ Blue Chair Café 8:30pm Admission by donation - fundraiser for Hillary's Ride.
*We featured Karla's song Love for You off her album Brand New Day.

SATURDAY

Dub Vulture @ the Artery $8 8:30pm E-TICKETS
The Mishaps at On The Rocks $5 9pm
Hale Hale @ the Starlite Room $12 9pm
*We featured their song Maker from their EP Spearmint.

Fringopolis Holdovers: Westbury Theatre @
TransAlta Arts Barns:

• Grim & Fisher: a deathly comedy in full-mask
• Giant Invisible Robot
• The Surprise
• Scarlet Woman
• 6 Guitars
• Tudor Queens: A Burlesque
• BOYGROOVE

BYOV Holdovers:
Playing in Holy Trinity Anglican Church
• Jesus in Montana: Adventures in a Doomsday Cult
• This is Cancer
• Forsooth, My lovely
• Alexis Anybody

Varscona Theatre Holdovers
• Mrs. Lindeman Proposes
• Bells are Ringing

Friday August 26, 2011

Jordan Kaminski @ Edmonton International Airport

Giselle Boehm @ Good Earth Cafe - Summerside

Saturday August 27 , 2011

Micah Turchet @ Ghost River Crossing Hotel & Conference Centre
Cochrane, AB

Sunday August 28 , 2011

Rebecca Lappa St Albert Rendezvous Picnic 2011 St Albert, AB

Anna Beaumont is an inspirational holistic delight to share any space with, be it a stage, a table at a coffee shop, or a bit of the side walk. She has an accomplished career as a singer and teacher in the jazz and spiritual communities. Throughout her 20 year career, she has performed for Deepak Chopra's gala, Germany, China, across Canada, and in the musical “Beehive” with artists such as Mary Wilson from the Supremes. Anna has also had the privilege of performing with other great Canadian singers such as Tom Cochrane, Jann Arden, and KD Lang. With her humbled character and delightful voice, she continues to impact the musical community with every performance

UPCOMING EVENT – Completing the Circle Featuring Sawyer Brown with Anna Beaumont, Krystle Dos Santos along with Rednation at the Jubilee Auditorium on Friday September 16th. Community Benefit “healing ourselves and our community."

Proceeds raised will be divided between four local charities, which engage themselves daily to relieve hardships of their families in Edmonton: The Christmas Bureau, The Food Bank, iHuman Youth Society, and Butterfly Transitions and Healing Society (BTAHS). Tickets are $50.00

*We featured Anna's song Something Missing (featuring Martin Kloppers on cello).

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

The Prairie Belles LIVE on Shoebox Radio!

2011-08-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

If you didn't tune in live last night on CJSR (88.5FM) to hear the Prairie Belles co-host Shoebox Radio with Pete the Rocker, then here's your chance to listen back! Click on the link below to have a listen:

Shoebox Radio with the Prairie Belles

We were happy to feature the following artists & songs:

Douglas Mitchell - "Cardboard Boxes"
Andrea House - "I Blame You"
Zerbin - "New Earth" *Available for free download on their website!
Jeff Morris - "Wander On"
Lisa Nicole Grace - "Irrational" & "Just Like You"

We also mentioned:

Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival

Open Sky Music Festival - Get your discounted Open Sky passes at GROUPON - deal ends today - August 18th!

We even got to mention a little...

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th

Kayla Patrick, Rebecca Lappa, Tama Neilene & Bardic Form at Celtic Hall

Scenic Route to Alaska at Avenue Theatre

Brittney Grabill opening for Surviving Suzanne at Starlite Room

Will & Ali at Good Earth Cafe - Summerside

We had such a blast with Pete the Rocker and Graham Guest, thank you CJSR so much for having us! We'll be posting pictures shortly!

As always, 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!

Episode 66

2011-08-11T09:42:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

The Deep Dark Woods at Folk Fest were amazing! We featured their song Sugar Mama from their new album The Place I Left Behind.
The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton & K-97 present the First Annual Rock Music Festival. August 12 and 13, 2011, at the Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park.
AMIA presents Show Me the Money! A Grant Writing Info Session @ Expressionz Cafe, Artisan Den (upstairs) Doors: 6:30pm Session: 7:00 – 9:00pm
AMIA & the Government of Alberta, have developed an online streaming radio channel that will exclusively play and promote Alberta musicians, musical groups, and professional sound recording studios.
If You Would Like Your Music To Be Considered For Airplay Fill Out The Submission Form For Alberta Artists Streaming Radio (AAS Radio) HERE

FRIDAY

Romi Mayes Cd Release @ Haven Social Club e-tickets 8pm $15 E-TICKETS
Carrie Day @ the Carrot Arts Community Coffeehouse 7:30pm $5
Michael Rault @ the Artery 8:30pm $10 in advance, $12 at the door E-TICKETS

SATURDAY

Scenic Route to Alaska with Brian McLeod at Festival Place $15 6pm E-TICKETS
EP Release Paperplanes & Dragon boats @ the Artery 8:30pm $10 in advance, $12 at the door E-TICKETS

Hair of the Dog @ Blackdog Freehouse 4pm FREE with the Awesomehots *We featured their song Borda Patro'.

*~*Daneel's Fringe Picks*~*Playing from August 11th to 21st, 2011

Lucky Stiff
Westbury TheatreDirector-Janice Flower
Music Director-Bruce Cable

The Last 5 Years
Edmonton Musical Theatre
Directed by: Jen Magel

The Puppet Pilots
A BYOV (Bring Your Own Venue)
Upstairs at the Armory
10310 85 Ave
Original Score by John McMillan/Set Design Jason Carter

GET YOUR FRINGE TIX HERE

THURSDAY

Rebecca Lappa @ Edmonton International Airport

Tama Neilene @ Mandolin Books

FRIDAY

Samantha Schultz @ Edmonton International Airport

Kayla Patrick @ Stony Plain Heritage Park

Tama Neilene @ Good Earth Cafe - Summerside

SATURDAY

Kayla Patrick @ Stony Plain Heritage Park

Scenic Route to Alaska with Brian McLeod @ Festival Place

Scott Cook is an Edmonton-based, tirelessly traveling songwriter who brings a wealth of experience and a deep love of humanity to his songwriting and storytelling. His tunes reveal folk, roots, blues, country and reggae influences, accompanied with deft arrangements on acoustic guitar, banjo, ukulele and foot percussion, or backed by his band The Long Weekends. He is currently touring festivals and venues across North America in support of his new release "Moonlit Rambles".

"Scott Cook has distilled his travels down into songs powered by a sharp eye for imagery, a healthy dose of humanity, and that unforgettable voice, that at the same time intones the rigors of the road and the most comfortable couch you have ever slept on." -David Francey, 3x Juno Winner. For more lovely press quotes on Scott, check this out!

*We featured Scott's song "Let your Horses Run" off the new album.
Upcoming show:
August 15th at Devaney's Irish pub, a singer songwriter night with Scott!

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 65!

2011-08-05T07:21:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Another fabulous artist Jaqueline Ohm from Edmonton the Musical
* We featured her song Makeout Gurl
Alberta Avenue Farmers' Market Thursday, Jul 28, 2011, 5 – 8pm
Western Canadian Music Awards
The Secretaries at the Pawn Shop at 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
Friday, August 5th

~*~ OUR EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL PICKS ~*~

FRIDAY

Noah and the Whale - Talking About My Generation - Stage 6 @ 6pm
Deep Dark Woods - Going Up the Country - Stage 5 @ 730pm
Lissie - Mainstage @ 9pm

SATURDAY

Karla Anderson concert - Stage 7 at 12pm
Matt Anderson with the Trouble session -
Brandi Carlisle - Main stage at approx.. 11:30pm

~*~Daneel's Fringe Theatre Picks~*~
BoyGroove
August 11 at 9pm to August 21 at 5pm
Catalyst Theatre

Pieces
Written and directed by Kristen M. Finlay
Stage Managed by Kim Stadelmann
Sound design by Erin Foster-O'Riordan
August 12 at 12pm - August 21 at 2pm
Catalyst Theatre - Venue 6

Cowboy: A Cowboy Story
Playwright: Brent Felzien
Director: Neil LeGrandeur, Brent Felzien
August 12 at 3:30pm - August 21 at 7:00pm
Catalyst Theatre - Venue 6

THURSDAY

Samantha and Emily Schultz @ Edmonton Folk Music Festival

FRIDAY

The Doll Sisters Mountain View Music Festival Carstairs, AB

SATURDAY

Micah Turchet @ Mountain View Music Festival Carstairs, AB

Braden Gates, The Command Sisters, Jenie Thai, Kayla Patrick, Ky Babyn, Scenic Route to Alaska @ Edmonton Folk Music Festival

This week's feature artist is JDML.
His biography in his own words: I've been making music before I was aware of it, I started seriously pursuing a direction and a sound in mid 2008 and have been making leaps and bounds as a musician and performer since, big things to come!

Music haunts me like a shadow, I never escape it and it never escapes me, I've been running for years and hiding from it but now I will embrace this welcome ghost, I am Jordan Douglas Marshall Latter and I am a songwriter.
*We featured JDML's song Soar.

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 64!

2011-07-27T08:43:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Edmonton The Musical is a wrap!
*We featured Light Travels song La La La (Makes Me Sing)
Congratulations to Colleen Brown for winning a $20,000 grant this weekend at the New Music West Festival/conference for her song Fight, Fight, Fight!!
Jeff Morris Tour Kick Off Show! Monday, August 1st Blackdog Freehouse 9pm FREE SHOW!
Alberta Avenue Farmers' Market Thursday, Jul 28, 2011, 5 – 8pm
Western Canadian Music Awards – voting is open! Congrats to our local nominees!

FRIDAY

Sister Gray with Cygnet & The Frolics at New City Legion 7pm $8 in advance, $10 @ the door E-TICKETS
Versus the Nothing at the Haven Social Club 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
Jake Ian & the Haymakers at Brixx Bar & Grill 7pm $10
*We featured Jake Ian & the Haymakers song Carolina Come Home.

SATURDAY

Farewell show with Toy Singers, Jessica Jalbert & Liam Trimble at the Haven Social Club 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
Dave Babcock & the Night Keepers @ Rusty Reed’s House of Blues 8pm $5
Lyle Hobbs @ the Rose & Crown 9pm NO COVER

WEDNESDAY

Braden Gates, Rhea March, Ian Porteous @ Cabine Soleil Sherwood Park, AB

Brittney Grabill @ Southwest Edmonton Farmers Market

ZERBIN is a Canadian band named for its front man and chief songwriter, Jason Zerbin and comprised of Jeremy De- hek, Andrew Hochalter, Peter Mol and Nick West; along with a family of other musicians who step in to fill out the lay- ers of rich melody and moving rhythm. Their debut LP, 2010’s “Of Fools And Gold”, boasts melodic and symphonic alternative rock, with tracks like “In Your Arms” and “Fools and Gold” capturing fans the world over by offering a musical journey playing on “the tensions of love.” Pulsing melodies and clever writing in tracks such as “Hear Me” and “Here On The Edge” create vibes easy to lose yourself in. Though garnishing choruses with pop accessibility the band still manages to skillfully provide lyrical and musical moments of deep emotion and spirituality.

Zerbin’s music has peaked the interest of talent scouts and major label executive across North America and landed them a nomination for the CGMA’s Best New Artist of the Year award. The group has also received nods from the realm of film and television with music appearing in both independent and large-scale productions, including “Going the Distance” staring Justin Long and Drew Barrymore.

As passionate songwriters with a seemingly endless flow of songs, Zerbin feels as though they are just getting started. The band has shared bills with a myriad of national and international acts (TenSecondEpic, Leeland, TFK), bringing their fresh lyrics, soaring vocals and brilliant blend of expansive soundscapes to festivals, cathedrals and clubs across North America. It is clear that the best days for these ambitions Canadians are still to come. *We featured their new song New Earth - available for FREE on their website!

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 63!

2011-07-15T10:18:00.000-07:00

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EDMONTON THE MUSICAL - Running July 21 - 24th at 7pm! Catchup on the facebook fun! GET YOUR TICKETS!
Open Sky Music Festival = August 27 & 28 at Hawrelak Park Amphitheatre YEGlive Festival Schedule *Lisa Nicole Grace is playing the side stage at 4pm! Other local artists include Jeff Morris, Erica Viegas, Lindsey Walker, Lesley Pelletier and Chloe Albert.
2011 Whyte Ave Art Walk - July 15 - 17th 9am - 6pm. Giselle Denis will be located near Gordon Price music. Here's hoping for beautiful weather!
The Year of the Rabbit: Cabaret by Bridget Ryan/Art show by Jason Carter Celebrate the year of the rabbit with a double-bill from two hare-raising artists, Jason Carter and Bridget Ryan. Jason Carter's YEAR OF THE RABBIT / Bridget Ryan's HARE BAND CABARET runs July 14 – 24, 2011, at The Catalyst Theatre. TICKETS

FRIDAY

Samara Von Rad @ the Carrots Community Arts Coffeehouse 7:30pm $5
Koreen Perry @ the Blue Chair Café 8pm $10
Alberta Roots’n’Roll Revue @ the Artery with Magnolia Buckskin, Robin Woywitka & the Bitumont Players 8:30pm $8
*We featured Magnolia Buckskin's song Had It All.

SATURDAY

SIRENS Leduc Blues Fest featuring Savoy Brown with Stephanie Harpe Band and Kirby Sewell at the Leduc Rec Centre 5:30pm Tickets are $30 in advance, and $35 at the door.
Samantha & Emily Schultz @ Blue Chair Café (I believe she will have her new album available) 8pm $10
Marco Claveria at the Haven Social Club 8pm $10 E-TICKETS

Village of IdiotsBy John Lazarus

Directed by Linette Smith

Walterdale Premiere
July 6 – 16, 2011
Tickets are $12.00 to $16.00

*Two for one Thursday.

FRIDAY

Andrew & Emma Perri @ Steeps in College Plaza

SATURDAY

Flowerfest 2011 at Seba Beach is featuring:

Tatam and Kessler Douglas

SIRENS Leduc Blues Fest with Lethal Dose @ the Leduc Rec Centre

Prairie Belle Lisa Nicole Grace is in their new
Super Hero performance series video! Check it out HERE

A marriage of old school and new, Douglas Mitchell remains a melodic and emotionally honest songwriter - moving from acoustic sparsity to gently layered rhythmic grooves to all out bombastica. From the school of The Floyd, Clapton, and The Beatles he brings a fresh genre-spanning approach that is at once palatable and very listener friendly, somehow maintaining a depth that will continue to bring new revelation on repeated listening. Very well received wherever he plays, he bleeds the music. We featured Doug's song "He Gave It To Me". Doug is part of the upcoming Edmonton The Musical from July 21 - 24 at the Avenue Theatre. Come and see him play, along with several other Edmonton acts. GET YOUR TICKETS!

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 62!

2011-06-23T08:38:00.000-07:00

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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

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

SATURDAY

The Lions @ Accent European Lounge $10 9pm
Russell Jackson @ Blues on Whyte 9pm
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!

2011-06-16T13:34:00.000-07:00

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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

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

SATURDAY

Hair of the Dog @ the Blackdog Freehouse with Lovertine 4pm No Cover
Edmonton Blues Society presents Paula Perro @ Queen Alexandria Hall $5 for members, $10 non members, 7:30pm
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

2011-05-31T09:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Special Edition Videocast Episode 60 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! Thank you all for your continued support with the podcast, today we show our faces!

What we mentioned this week:

NEXTFEST 2011! June 2 – 12, 400 Artists, More than 50 Events 11 Days
YEGlive Listing

FRIDAY

Tony Sly with Dave Hause, Mikey Erg, and Ben Disaster at New City Legion 8pm $15 E-TICKETS
Edmonton Musicians United For Slave Lake & Northern Disasters Featuring Looking East & Dahlmer’s Realm at Rendevous Pub 8pm Donations accepted
Fundraiser for Slave Lake Relief Effort Featuring The Frolics at the Artery $8 in advance, $10 at the door 8:30pm E-TICKETS

SATURDAY

100 Mile House @ the Empress Ale House 4pm show No Cover
Fish & Bird with The Details & Kaley Bird @ Haven Social Club $12 in advance, $15 @ the door 8pm E-TICKETS
Dreaming Wide Awake Starring: Erika Noot & Joy Quilala Featuring: Sarah Horsman, Devon Belcourt, Samantha Ketsa @ Gateway Alliance Church 13931 140 St $20 7pm

Thursday June 2nd Ky Babyn @ LB’s Pub St. Albert
Friday, June 3rd Jordan Kaminski Azimuth Theatre
Sunday June 5th – Highlands Street Festival featuring a bunch of U22 artists including & Rebecca Lappa, Brittney Grabill, Kessler Douglas & Jasper Smith, Kayla Patrick, Braden Gates, Trevor McNeely
Sunday, June 5th – Songwriter Circle with Rebecca Lappa,
Jordan Kaminski & Rhea March at the Azmith Theatre – NO COVER

Paul Bellows: if Elvis Costello had grown up on the canadian Prairies listening to Gordon Lightfoot.

Paul has released three recordings over the last 8 years, "Juliet Pauses" which was chosen as a Top 12 DIY record by Performing Songwriter Magazine in 1998, and "Like He's Famous", released by Cake Records in 2001. Paul's most recent recording, "Tape Deck Classics" (2005) ran in the Top 30 on more than 25 Top 200 CMJ stations across the US and Canada.

Paul's music has been featured on national and provincial CBC radio, commercial stations, university and public radio all over North America. Paul has been featured on "Richardson's Roundup", CBC's national afternoon show.

Paul has toured from coast to coast in Canada and through the northern US as a solo artist and with a band.

Paul bowls weekly at the Plaza Lanes with "The Black Squares" - the least consistent team in the league. Always 5-pin, because it's the Canadian game.
*We featured Paul's song I Want Love.

UPCOMING SHOW: June 3rd with Carrie Catherine & Daniel Huscroft. Early show at 6pm. $10 in advance, $12 @ the door. E-TICKETS!

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

Episode 59

2011-05-26T12:17:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

IMPROV ON THE AVE - Rapid Fire Theatre kicks it northside! Improv comedy featuring your old favourites from RFT, and guests on Alberta Ave! 7pm The Avenue Theatre The Last Thursday of Every Month Tix only $5 and available at the door.
Blossom Into The Blues Festival Fundraiser Featuring Studebaker John with Dave Babcock & The Night Keepers and Boogie Patrol and friends. May 27, 2011 Starts at 4:00 pm at Sherbrooke Community Hall13008 122 Ave Edmonton, AB T5L 1M8 Tickets: $30.00
Night of Artists May 27-28, 2011FAB FOUR -MAGAZINE LAUNCH WEEKEND at Expressionz Cafe
FRIDAY May 27th 7:00 p.m. Grand Opening/ Magazine Launch FEATURED PERFORMERS: TIFF HALL and PULSE Tickets $20SATURDAY May 28th Noon- 5 p.m.
FEATURED PERFORMERS: U22 First Set from 1 to 2 pm: Featuring: Rebecca Lappa, Dean Kheroufi, Ross Nicoll, Kayla Patrick
Second Set from 2:15 to 3:15 pm Featuring: Jordan Kaminski; Giselle Boem; Braden Gates; Brittnay Grabill Tickets $7
SATURDAY EVENING May 28th 7:00 p.m. FEATURED PERFORMERS: Joe Nolan, Chloe Albert, Ido Grapendale, Zoe Francis Tickets $20
Love/Hate Movie Premiere: TWO SHOWS CURRENTLY AVAILABLETHURSDAY MAY 26th, 9:30 @ GarneauMONDAY MAY 30th, 9:30 @ GarneauYou can ONLY purchase tickets ONLINE here

FRIDAY

Gaea Shell @ Jeffrey’s Café & Wine Bar $10 9pm
Samantha King @ LB’s Pub $15 9:30pm
The Edmonton Coalition on Housing & Homelessness presents "One Room: a story connecting us all." Featuring Maria Dunn, Bob Jahrig, Jessica Heine; Joe Nolan @ La Cite Francophone $20 in advance, $25 @ the door 7pm
*We featured Jessica's song Big Big Love.

SATURDAY

Cam Penner @ the Blue Chair Café $10 8pm
Bomb Squad Rookies with The Scenticsphere and Guests at Brixx Bar and Grill Tickets: $12.00 9pm
Rose Cousins with Jeff Morris at Haven Social Club 8pm $15
E-TICKETS*We featured Rose's song I Were the Bird.

Ekho @ Good Earth Café in Summerside on Friday, May 27th
Sunday May 29 The Command Sisters Lilac Festival on 4th Calgary, AB
Sunday Night Songwriter Stage hosted by Rhea March;
Jenie Thai at Expressionz Cafe
Media Release for U22 Performers for the
2011 Edmonton Folk Music Festival: The Command Sisters,
Braden Gates, Kayla Patrick, Jenny Thai, and Ky Babin

The Young Musical Company, part of The Robbins Academy at The Citadel Theatre is proud to present: Pippin

Shows: May 28 at 7:30pm
May 29 1:30pm matinee, 7:30pm
Tickets may be purchased at The Citadel Theatre Box Office:9828 101A Avenue, Edmonton
By Phone: 780.425.1820
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Trying to define a teenager isn't always easy. French Canadian singer-songwriter Mae Anderson is no exception. But if you really wanted to try to in a nutshell, put together her Edmonton-based nativity and determination to pursue her music and happiness in life. That would basically sum her up.

Mae has been on stage since the age of three. A free-spirited child, she performed her first songs to an audience after wandering off into the crowd at a dinner when her parents weren't looking. She got up in front of everyone and sang Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and her ABC's. Since that day, it was obvious to her loved ones that she would end up choosing music as her life-long career and become an accomplished artist. We featured Mae's song Rainy Day.

Upcoming Show: May 31st @ Brixx Bar and Grill as part of Troubador Tuesdays starts @ 8pm and is $5 @ the door.

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 58

2011-05-19T09:33:00.000-07:00

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What we mentioned this week:

Pink & Green Ribbon Campaign - Lori Reid and her song Colours.
Plan Ahead - Zaac Pick with Chanda Cooper Sunday May 29 at Knox Church Doors open at 6:30pm. It is also a benefit for the restoration of Knox Church. Tickets are $20 E-TICKETS
*We played Zaac's song Maybelline.
Andy Shauf returns to the WUNDERBAR Monday May 23rd. Joining him are Liam Trimble, Layne L'Heureux, DoT & Julie & her Piano.
Doors at 8pm and show at 8:30pm Tickets are $10
The Vocal Arts Festival is running from May 20 – June 27,2011. Tickets are $85 For the entire festival listing visit YEGlive.ca

FRIDAY

Kickupafuss @ Haven Social Club E-TICKETS $10 advance, $12 @ door 8pm
Bogue Brigade @ Pawn Shop E-TICKETS $5 advance, $10 @ the door 9pm
Plain Janes @ the Bluechair Café $10 8pm

SATURDAY

Justin Kowalesky @ Marybeth’s Coffeehouse Donations Accepted 7pm
Calling it Quits with Kate Maki @ the Artery $10 E-TICKETS 8pm
Rick Dubois @ Expressionz Café $10 E-TICKETS 7pm

UofA Studio Theatre Presents:
The Cripple of Inishmaan

by Martin McDonagh
May 19 – 28, 2011 at 7:30 pm Tickets available at TIX on the Square 780.420.1757 and in-person at the Timms Box Office.

*The performance on Sat, May 28 at 7:30 pm will have American Sign Language interpretation*

Braden Gates is opening for Jimmy Rankin This Thursday, May 19th at Chipman Hall in Chipman, an hour east of Edmonton. Show starts at 8pm
Then Braden plays EIA on Friday, May 20th
Rebecca Lappa at Lexus Edmonton on Saturday, May 21st
Scenic Route to Alaska is playing @ the Haven Social Club on Saturday,
May 21st E-TICKETS $10 in advance, $12 @ the door 8pm

Christian Hansen & the Autistics were formed in the Fall of 2007 in Edmonton Alberta Canada. After playing many local shows, doing a Canadian tour, rocking the CBC and playing New Music West, they wanted to dance. So, they destroyed their acoustic guitars and drum kits, did the Wild Rose cleanse, watched the Breakfast Club and wrote a bunch of new songs designed to make people move. Quickly gaining a reputation as one of Edmonton's best live acts (all 4 members have Performing Arts degrees), Christian Hansen & the Autistics put on a show that entertains and inspires, appealing to both the Richard Simmons and Jello Biafra in everyone. They were showcased at the SLED ISLAND music festival, rocking with such excellent acts as Andrew WK, The Breeders, Japanther and Wood Pigeon .

Christian Hansen & the Autistics were named "Band of the Month" by Edmonton's Sonic 102.9 FM, had 2008’s “Song of the Year” (Edmonton Journal) for Cocaine Trade and were nominated for “Best New Artist” at the 2009 Verge XM awards. Their songs Cocaine Trade and Pump it are played on Sonic 102.9 FM and CityTV will air ‘The Making Of: Cocaine Trade Music Video” in October 2009.

Upcoming Show:

June 2 @ the Artery with Doug Hoyer & Liam Trimble. $10 in advance,

E-TICKETS available starts @ 8pm.

*We featured Christian's song Jessica.

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