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Music In The Park : Graham Quest Band
Jul
4

Music In The Park : Graham Quest Band

As the world came back to life in 2022, Graham decided to gather together the very best band members that he had played with in the before times.

Together they decided to reshape their musical identities both individually and collectively. Happy to be together, whole and alive; The Graham Guest Band is Graham Guest on vocal and piano, Chris Grapel on Bass, J.J. Lisk on drums, Rooster Davis on organ and the godfather of Edmonton blues Rodger Stanley on Guitar. Their combined resumes are too long to list so the new resume starts here. Too experienced to be new and too hip to be categorized; this music is straight up and full of passion.

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Music In The Park : Ben Sures
Jul
18

Music In The Park : Ben Sures

Ben Sures is a guitar player who tells great stories in song. A natural performer with an instinct for humour and storytelling. Ben Sures writes songs about everything from imaginary rayguns to sandwiches prepared for him by his father when he was a child visiting on weekends. Sures is immersed in the history of roots music, the old traditions informing this contemporary songwriter’s music. His most recent album ‘The Story That Lived Here’ was number one for consecutive weeks on the CKUA radio chart and was in the top ten of the national college charts in Canada.

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Music In The Park : Kaeley Jade
Jul
25

Music In The Park : Kaeley Jade

Blending folk, pop and indie rock, Kaeley’s lush imagery, stunning vocals, and electric stage presence have enthralled listeners at hundreds of venues and festivals across Canada, including the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, JUNOfest, International Indigenous Music Summit, and Canmore Folk Music Festival. Kaeley proudly wears her heart on her sleeve whether she is performing an intimate acoustic set or tearing it up alongside her full band

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Music In The Park : Frank Peters And The Range Patrol
Jun
27

Music In The Park : Frank Peters And The Range Patrol

a letter from frank - I've been writing songs off and on since '73. One of the first pieces of advice that was given to me was, “write about what you know!” Life would have been so much simpler if I'd just understood that you didn't have to actually, physically test everything just to write a song. But on the plus side, I wouldn't trade anything for some of the experiences, especially; ranching in the Chilcoten, heavy equipment operating & trucking. A lot of those memories and stories are written into my songs; from the cowboy in the cabin to a truckload of horses killed on a winding mountain pass.

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Music In The Park : Gianetta baril
Jun
25

Music In The Park : Gianetta baril

Gianetta Baril has had a distinguished solo career for over 40 years. Originally from Edmonton, study with Judy Loman took her to Toronto and then France to work with the Maitre Pierre Jamet. In the mid-80’s, Gianetta moved to Germany where she lived for 16 years, concertizing throughout Europe, including both Poland and Czechoslovakia prior to the fall of the Iron Curtain.

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Music in the park: Daniel Gervais
Jun
13

Music in the park: Daniel Gervais

Daniel has been playing the violin since the age of five. He plays a variety of fiddle styles and classical violin. Daniel completed a Master of Music degree in classical violin at the University of Alberta studying with Dr. Guillaume Tardif. During his studies, Daniel was awarded a prestigious research grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

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Author Talk : Lee Hamelin
May
8

Author Talk : Lee Hamelin

Lee Hamelin was forcibly removed from his home during what became known as the Sixties Scoop. Rather than succumb to trauma and despair, however, Lee thrived in his new home, aided in no small part by his loving foster parents. While he and his wife, Paulette, have suffered their own personal traumas, including the loss of two children, they have managed to maintain a positive outlook on life, aided in no small part by their strong Christian faith. This is his first book.

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Kita no Taiko
Mar
20

Kita no Taiko

Let one of North America's oldest Japanese drumming groups enthrall you through the powerful, beautiful sound of the taiko. Watch how taiko combines dynamic music, primal rhythms, and the human spirit to create an unforgettable artistic experience.

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Prairie Debut
Feb
22

Prairie Debut

"As the Prairie Sons, cellist David Liam Roberts and pianist Godwin Friesen embody the expansive, nuanced perspective of their home landscape in their concert program. The two award-winning musicians met at the Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School of Music, and recognized a kindred spirit in each other. Both hail from the Prairies, began performing alongside other members of their families, and have been named to CBC’s list of Hot 30 Classical Musicians Under 30."

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