Thursday, October 13, 2011

Episode 73!

Welcome to Episode 73 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 73" 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 – 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
  1. Northern Lights Folk Club presents David Francey @ the Central Lions Recreational Centre $25 in advance, $30 @ the door. 8pm More info The
  2. Malibu Knights @ the Haven $10 in advance, $12 at the door 8pm E-TICKETS
  3. 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
  1. Al Brant @ the Bluechair Café 8:30pm $15
  2. Big John Bates @ New City Legion 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
  3. Young the Giant @ the Starlite Room 8pm $20
    We featured Young the Giant's song Apartment.
The 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
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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Episode 72!

Welcome to Episode 72 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 72" 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:

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.




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
  1. 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
  2. Uptown Folk Club presents Dana Wylie @ Expressionz Café $12 in advance, $15 at the door 7:30pm E-TICKETS
  3. Swear by the Moon @ the Haven Social Club $12 8pm E-TICKETS
SATURDAY
  1. Jeff Hendrick @ Jeffrey’s Café & Wine Bar 8pm $10
  2. Dawn in the City @ the Crown & Anchor Pub 10pm No Cover
  3. 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




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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Episode 71!

Welcome to Episode 71 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 71" 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:



FRIDAY
  2. Underoath with Comeback Kid @ the Avenue Theatre 7:00pm $23.50 in advance E-TICKETS
  3. Jennifer Castle @ the Artery 8pm $10
    *We feature Jennifer's song Neverride from her April Release Castlemusic.
SATURDAY
  1. Molly Johnson @ the Arden Theatre $38 7:30pm
  2. Deep Dark Woods @ the Royal Alberta Museum 7:30pm $15 in advance, $20 at the door. E-TICKETS
  3. 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.


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
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Happy Fall!

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
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Episode 70

Welcome to Episode 70 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 70" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!

~*~ 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
  1. Library Voices with The Provincial Archive @ The Pawn Shop $13 in advance, $16 @ athe door 6pm E-TICKETS
  2. Nadine Hellman with the Black Wonders at The Empress Ale House 4pm NO COVER
  3. Se7enSided with One Day Late and One Way State at the Starlite Room 9pm $10 in advance, $12 @ the door
  4. Garnet Rogers at the Haven Social Club $20 E-TICKETS 
TUESDAY Sept 27th
  1. Aidan Knight @ the Haven Social Club 8pm $12 in advance, $15 at the door E-TICKETS
  2. KO at The Pawn Shop 8pm $15 in advance
  3. 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
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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Episode 69!

Welcome to Episode 69 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 69" to open a media player on your desktop. You can also check us out on iTunes!




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


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


  1. Really Large Percussion Concert (and CD Release) 2pm show - Featuring Stephen Stone Saint Andrew's United Church 9915 148 St
  2. Sillian & Young @ the Blue Chair Café $10 8:30pm
  3. 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
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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Episode 68

Welcome to Episode 68 of the Prairie Belles Podcast! To listen to the podcast, either click on the mp3 player below OR click on "LISTEN TO EPISODE 68" 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:
  • 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

  1. Paul Bellows CD Release show @ Haven Social Club 8pm $10 E-TICKETS
  2. Mass Choir CD Release @ the Pawn Shop $10 9pm E-TICKETS
  3. Headwind @ the Hydeaway 10pm
SATURDAY
  1. Theresa Sokyrka with Zoe at Haven Social Club 8pm
    *We featured her song "Waiting Song".
  2. Beth Portman @ the Blue Chair Café 8:30pm $10
  3. 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
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