Episode 31!

Welcome to Episode 31 of the Prairie Belles Podcast!

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What we mentioned this week:

• Plan Ahead Event - Pianist and composer Frank Horvat is coming to Edmonton with his Green Keys Tour to promote his new CD, A Little Dark Music. Portion of the proceeds from the sale of the CD goes to World Wildlife Fund – available at the show. September 30th at Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 Street at 7:30pm and the show is FREE! More Info
• Plan Ahead Event - Kate Miller Heidke @ Brixx Bar & Grill on September 30th, 7:00pm $13. Check out the facebook invite for more info!
• Edmonton Chante 2010 is here! The festival will run for ten days from September 23 to October 2, 2010. Check the schedule out on the website for more details! We featured Edmonton artist Mireille Moquin & her song Chanson pour Yvan. Check out her shows September 30th at Millcreek Cafe & October 1st at Jojo's Café.
• TU Gallery is currently featuring Anabel Quan’s Viva La Colour until October 2^nd.

~*~Daneel's Theatre Spotlight~*~

À la gauche de Dieu is playing at L'UniThéâtre from September 23 - October 3. For more information & tickets visit TIX ON THE SQUARE.

Eurydice is playing at the Timms Centre for the Arts from September 22 - October 2nd. For more information & tickets visit TIX ON THE SQUARE.

FRIDAY 

1. Shelley Jones Trio @ Fresh Start Café 7pm
2. Tracey Grammer presented by Northern Lights Folk Club – Queen Alexandria Hall 8pm $18 in advance, $22 @ the door. 
3. Erin Ross @ Axis Café 8pm $10 E-TICKETS

SATURDAY

1. David Shepherd CD RELEASE show @ the Haven Social Club 7:30pm, $10 in advance, $12 @ the door. E-TICKETS
2. This Conviction with Kathleen Kelly @ Axis Cafe 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
3. Call Before You Dig CD RELEASE show with Kumon Plaza @ Brixx Bar & Grill 9pm $12 

FEATURE ARTIST

Derek Gust's greatest passions are cheap theatres, long distance frisbeeing and sharing the gospel and good music to his own kind, teenagers. (And all ages for that matter.) And although he gets to do the last two rocking out on the big lake bass in the award winning band “Junkyard Poets” his love for song writing and singing led him to put out his own solo cd, the mirror. To create his feel good music live, he is accompanied by the sax, flute, upright, and brushes while he runs around between guitars, piano and the odd big lake bass when things are really feeling groovy. Like a hyper Jack Johnson perhaps? He’s always making sure the audience is receiving plentiful doses of fun, while at the same time being inspired and challenged in the areas of love, relationships and faith. He writes in one song encouragingly, “if He can move the mountains, then I know He can move our hearts.” Derek with the Junkyard Poets has toured with the grammy nonimated Newsboys and has opened for many bands such as Hawk Nelson. He has also played bass for many artists including the groovy Juno award winning Greg Sczebel.

Derek's Upcoming Shows - October 14th & 28th @ Cafe Haven in Sherwood Park @ 7pm!

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

Episode 30 Videocast!

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! This week we are excited to present an extra special podcast... a videocast! To celebrate our 30th Episode as the Prairie Belles, here we are face to face!  Access the videos below or here - Part 1 and Part 2!


EPISODE 30 VIDEOCAST - PART ONE


EPISODE 30 VIDEOCAST - PART TWO


What we mentioned this week:

• Patti Stiles Improv Workshop - Saturday, September 18th 1-4pm $50 at RFT Academy
• Theatre Sports & ChImprov start this weekend! Friday & Saturday at 11pm. This is the 30th season of Theatre Sports!
• Alberta Arts Days are officially here! September 17 - 19 all across Alberta, dozens of Arts Days events are taking place, including here in Edmonton. For more info check out the culture calendar!
• Plan Ahead Event - Danny Michel Songwriter's Workshop @ Axis Cafe. Thursday, September 23rd. 7pm $25 in advance, $30 @ the door. Get your E-TICKETS today!
  We featured his song Wish Willy.
• Plan Ahead Event - Gord Downie & the Country of Miracles @ the Myer Horowtiz Theatre on Tuesday, September 28th at 7pm. Tickets are $34.50 and are available at ticketmaster!

FRIDAY

1. Jodi King & Lisa Nicole Grace @ Axis Café – E-TICKETS 8pm $10
2. Rae Spoon with Concealer @ the Artery $12 @ the door 8:30pm
3. Craig Magill Memorial All-Star Weekend @ the Yardbird Suite $20 for members, $24 for non starts @ 9:00pm

SATURDAY

1. The U22 Revue with Alanna Clarke, Calum Graham & Lucas Chaisson $20 for the adult crowd, $15 for students or seniors. Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove, starts @ 7pm. U22 is also going to be on TV on Saturday night.
   *Also tune into CBC to see a U22 special on Saturday from 7 - 8pm!
2. Grand Opening Gala @ Expressionz Café with Karyn Stirling, Karen Porkka & Billie ZiZi $20 in advance, $25 @ the door. Starts @ 8pm
3. Keith & Renee @ Axis Café with special guest Jeff Morris. $10 @ 8pm E-TICKETS
   *We featured their song Just the Way You Are.

FEATURE ARTIST
This week we featured the lovely and talented Brent Schaitel. Brent has been a singer/songwriter around Edmonton for many years. He has backed up other artists on keys, guitar, and back up vocals such as Marlee Scott, Shane Yellowbird, Shandelle, Erica Viegas and Lisa Nicole Grace. Brent also was part of the very popular coverband Five on the Side. Brent leads the music team at C3Metro Church, works as a nurse at the Cross Cancer Institute and is a fantastic father of two - Isla (3) and Cohen (1). We featured his song I Am Lost . He is currently working on three main projects - a C3Metro album to be released this fall called Come Alive. He is also a huge part of our Prairie Belle Lisa's first full length album to be released this winter, and finally he is also working towards his own first EP hopefully for release before Christmas! Brent just started his own YouTube Channel so make sure to check that out!
 

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

Episode 29

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! Thanks for joining us, welcome to September's first episode!


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What we mentioned this week:

• 2010 Die-Nasty Soap-A-Thon @ the Varscona. Starts Friday night @ 7pm!
• Emerging Artist Seminar @ Axis Cafe on September 18th, 2010 with special guests Keith & Renee!
• Robert Cray Band @ The Arden Theatre on October 7th. Tickets are $50! ~*~Update - SOLD OUT!~*~
• It is CCMA week in Edmonton! There are dozens of fantastic events going on in our city this weekend... check out the schedule!
• Lisa will be attending the Songwriter's Cafes on Friday & Saturday!
• Fanfest is taking place @ the Ice Palace @ West Edmonton Mall from 11am - 3pm on Saturday. Free event!

~*~Plan Ahead Events~*~

Jodi King is coming to Edmonton on her western Canadian tour for her new album Little Smile. Lisa Nicole Grace is opening for her show @ Axis Cafe on September 17th. Check out the facebook event and get your E-TICKETS!

FRIDAY 

1. Matt Epp with Trey Mills & Clea Roddick @ Haven Social Club  7:30pm $10 E-TICKETS
2. Dana Wylie at Axis Café 8pm $10 E-TICKETS*We featured her song Gone for Good.
3. Mike McCormick @ Jeffrey’s Café & Wine Bar 8pm $10

SATURDAY

1. Ray Mailman at Axis Café 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
2. Dale Ladouceur & the Broke Ensemble with Alanna Clarke @ Blue Chair Cafe 8pm $10
3. Emo LeBlanc at The ARTery 8pm $15

FEATURE ARTIST
Guitar Virtuoso Calum Graham has been blasting his way through the Alberta music scene. Known as “the Kid with the Golden Hands”; the 18-year–old fretwork phenom has a dynamic and upbeat style, and is at the forefront of a new generation in music.
“You gotta love Calum, He brings life to the acoustic guitar and knows how to use entertainment to bring the artistry of acoustic music to the masses” Don Alder – 2009

Calum is the only contestant to win both the Calgary Stampede Talent Search and the Canadian Youth Talent Competition. At the prestigious Canadian Guitar Festival, a 2nd place finish led Calum to record his first EP entitled "Sunny Side Up" in 2009. He plans to release another album in early 2011, with his sound & artistry moving Calum closer to the world stage. We featured his song Struttin'.
Calum has some upcoming shows:

• Monday, September 13 @ CBC Centre Stage @ 12pm
• Saturday, September 18th @ U22 Revue - Horizon Stage, Spruce Grove Cafe 7pm

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

poor prairie belle

Our prairie belle, Daneel, has not well. Therefore we weren't able to record the podcast this week.
However, starting next week we will definitely be having more consistent podcasts! Tune in next week! xo

Episode 28!

Welcome to Episode 28 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! We are happy to be back from our one week hiatus! Please join us this week in taking in some of Edmonton's fantastic arts. 

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What we mentioned this week:

• Short Notice Show Oh My Darling is playing this Thursday, August 26th @ the Haven Social Club. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 @ the door. There are also E-TICKETS available!
• Live Your Dreams Fundraiser at the Atlantic Trap & Gill is ALSO taking place this Thursday. Featuring music by Samara Von Rad, Mandy Reider and Derina Harvey. Tickets are $10 and the party starts @ 7pm!
• Auditions are being held for Much Ado About Nothing at the Walterdale Theatre. For more information see the Theatre Alberta Website.
• Don't forget about the Open Sky Music Festival taking place this Saturday the 27th at Hawrelak Park. Tickets are only $30 and the beautiful music lasts all day long! 

~*~*PLAN AHEAD EVENT~*~*

Lyra Brown & Chris Trapper are playing @ Blue Chair Cafe on Wednesday, September 15th. To celebrate we featured Chris Trapper's song Avalanche. This is a MUST SEE show. The Prairie Belles will be there with belles on. 

Contact Blue Chair Cafe for reservations. Show starts @ 8pm.

FRIDAY

1. Thea Neumann @ Axis Cafe 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
2. Michelle Raffaele with Patrick Dunn @ Blue Chair Cafe 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
3. Enduro Africa Fundraiser featuring Tyler Cerda @ Savoy $15 7:30pm

SATURDAY

1. Alfie Zappacosta @ Jeffrey's Cafe 8pm $35 @ the door. Alfie is also taking on new vocal students - email him @ slawa@shaw.ca
2. Aaron jake Goodvin @ Ceili's on 109 street starting @ 8pm.
3. Andy Shauf @ Axis Cafe 8pm $10 E-TICKETS *We featured his song Your Heart off his 2010 release Darker Days.

FEATURE ARTIST

Our feature artist this week is Ray Mailman. A funk/soul/pop performer from Edmonton. Ray has transcended the realms of many genres to create his own eclectic style and groove. Using funk, rock, jazz,soul and pop influences in his music Ray appeals to a wide range of audiences in his high energy shows. Ray released his first EP titled Sideways in 2008. It's difficult to compare Ray to other artists, but comparisons have been made to Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, Jamiroquai and occasionally the Red Hot Chili Peppers. We think he sounds a bit like Jesse Peters! We featured his song called I Didn't Know. Don't forget to check out Ray's show at Axis Cafe on September 11th. Get your E-TICKETS today!

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

Vacay!

Hello lovely little podcast followers. Sadly this week because of vacation, weddings, camping, farmers marketing, folk fest tearing down, and recording.... there will be no podcast. Tune in next week!

In the mean time, check out YEGlive.ca for events listing this weekend in Edmonton! xo

Episode 27

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! Thank you for joining us!

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What we mentioned this week:

• We featured The City by Sarah Harmer
• Up Close & Personal with Colleen Brown @ Glenora Bistro on August 20th. Get your E-TICKETS! 8:30pm and tickets are $20 in advance.
• Annual Art Show @ St. Joseph's Hospital on August 20th. 10707 - 29 Ave The art show is from 10:30pm - 3:30pm. Free to browse & refreshments!
• Edmonton Latin Festival in Churchill Square this Saturday & Sunday 11am - 7pm. The festival is free! For more info go to their website.

FRIDAY

1. Jesse Dee & Jacquie B @ the Haven Social Club with Faye Blais & Aurora Jane – E-TICKETS 7:30pm $15 in advance.
2. Lora Jol @ Jeffrey's Cafe & Wine Bar 8pm $10 @ the door.
3. Randy Graves with Mars & Venus @ Wooly Bully’s @ 6pm.

SATURDAY

1. Saturday night Garden Variety @ Carrots Community Arts Coffee House OPEN MIC. Free! Starts @ 7pm.
2. Hair of the Dog with Renegade Kid @ the Black Dog Freehouse early free show @ 4pm.
3. National Youth Orchestra of Canada is playing @ the Winspear Centre 7:30pm This is a FREE PERFORMANCE at the Winspear! For more information go to their website.

~*~*Daneel's Fringe Theatre Spotlight~*~*

Ladyvision at the Transalta Arts Barns with Jill Pollock.

Grimmer than Grimmer than Grimm at La Cite Francophone.

Happily Ever After? at The Telus Building.

For more information visit the Fringe Theatre's Website.

FEATURE ARTIST
This week we featured Jeff Stuart. Jeff plays with his band called the Hearts which is made up of Gavin Dunn, Dwayne Martineau, Chris Quesnel, Tim Resaul, and Michelle Sabourin. Jeff describes his sound as roots-pop. Other than playing the Folk Fest, Jeff was part of the TransCanada Alberta Music Series in Calgary at the EPCOR Centre for Performing Arts in March and Jeff recently represented the band at NXNE in June in Toronto.
"It's elegant, sophisticated, daring, and brilliantly creative, but more than anything, just as the band's name suggests, this music is indeed from the heart." -CKUA Presents: Alberta Discoveries, September, 2009
We featured Jeff's song Hold Out off his album Black Dog Blue Giants.


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