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:
Welcome to Episode 66 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 66" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!
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
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!
Welcome to Episode 65 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 65" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!
~*~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
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.
Welcome to Episode 64 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 64" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!
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!
Welcome to Episode 63 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 63" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!
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
Welcome to Episode 62 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 62" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!
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
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.
Welcome to Episode 61 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 61" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!
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 byKaley BirdandRay Mailman. Music, Art and Free Barbecue!
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 Lawrenceand DRTto name a few.
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)
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!
