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Po'Girl Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 at 8pm
Po'Girl's music
can be classed as urban roots and folk, with arrangements
featuring the accordion, washtub bass, clarinet, banjo and
violin. Po'Girl's principle singers and writers -
Allison Russell and Awna Teixeira - have added Benny
Sidelinger, the impossibly talented tickler/maker of all
stringed things to their recent tour of 13 countries in 12
months.
Munch 'n'
Music Preshow Blu & Kelly Hopkins at 7pm
The Shirleys Saturday, October 4th, 2008 at 8pm
The Shirleys are
an all-female acapella septet that packs a real punch.
For the past three years, the Shirleys have been carefully
selecting songs from around the world that reflect
humanity's common hopes and aspirations for a better, more
joyful world. Performing everything from Cuban
Carnival music and tragic Russian love songs to sweet
Mandarin flirtations, the Shirleys' harmonies are original,
complex, full of passion, and sung in at least seven
different languages!
Munch 'n'
Music Preshow LYPService at 7pm
Ricochet Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 8pm
How do you
battle a closet full of skeletons? If you're
dancer-choreographer Brock Jellison, you confront them
head-on with a bone-rattling combination of tap, hip hop,
contemporary dance, acrobatics and original rock music.
This semi-autobiographical production features virtuoso
performances by talented hoofers, hip spins on
baton-twirling, a live rock band and positively infectious
stage energy!
Munch 'n'
Music Preshow Jackson Cook at 7pm
John Reischman & the
Jaybirds Friday, October 24th, 2008 at 8pm
Six years of
touring across North America and Europe, four critically
acclaimed CDs, a Canadian Juno nomination and two Canadian
Folk Music Award nominations have established John Reischman
and the Jaybirds as a top-flight band in bluegrass music.
The mandolin master and his band are known for powerful
instrumentals, soaring vocals and refreshing interpretations
of songs from the old-time repertoire, presented with their
own bluegrass twist.
Munch 'n'
Music Preshow A Day Late and A Dollar Short at 7pm
Alex*Cuba Saturday, November 15th, 2008 at 8pm
Singer-songwriter and two-time Juno Award winner Alex*Cuba
hails from Artemisa, Cuba and resides in Smithers, BC.
His trademark sugar-cane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and
rock chords subvert commonly held notions of what Cuban
music is. Not tied to tradition, this Cuban-Canadian
prefers his vintage '62 Gibson over the el sencerro
(cowbell) anytime. With a heart as big as his retro
'fro, Cuba crafts songs that cut through linguistic and
cultural barriers like a machete through sugarcane.
Munch 'n'
Music Preshow Kevin & Devon at 7pm
Jim Byrnes with the
Sojourners Saturday, January 31st, 2009 at 8pm
Over his 40 year
career, Jim Byrnes has appeared with blues legends such as
Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal and Robery Cray.
Winner of two Juno Awards, Jim will be performing with the
Sojourners, whose members include: Will Sanders, Ron Small
and Marcus Mosely. The Sojourners have years of
experience on stage, film and television, and recently
worked with Jim Byrnes on his Juno Award winning CD,
House of Refuge.
Munch 'n'
Music Preshow Blue City at 7pm
Montréal
Guitar Trio Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 8pm
Described by
CBC as "the hottest guitar ensemble in Canada," the Montréal
Guitar Trio's (MG3) eclectic, energetic music takes
listeners on a journey through the world's many cultures.
From the mysterious, exotic melodies of India, to the hot
rhythms of South America, Spain, the Balkans, the Orient and
traditional Quebec, MG3's music has the ability to charm the
ears of seasoned critics and capture the hearts of audiences
alike.
Munch 'n'
Music Preshow Small Change at 7pm
John Lee Sanders Saturday, February 28th, 2009 at 8pm
Louisiana
produces some of the funkiest jazz & blues musicians in the
world, and John Lee Sanders is no exception. John Lee
delivers a bucket full of blues and gumbo that fuses Texas
jazz tenor sax, New Orleans zydeco piano, funk, and a
brilliant melodic sensibility that echoes the great
songwriters of the past and present. In 2007, he
received an Emmy nomination for the jazz ballad "Just One
Kiss".