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Daniel Champagne
*Cafe Show* “Daniel Champagne exudes a natural ease on stage, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably whisk the heart up with grand romanticism. Coupled with an exhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band, Champagne is just magical” – (themusic.com.au) Daniel Champagne is a singer/ songwriter and one-of-a-kind guitar virtuoso. He began writing songs and training classically throughout his teens; honing his craft and developing what would become the dynamite live…
Lougheed Centre presents Ian Sherwood
Canadian Folk Music Award Winner Halifax-based singer-songwriter Ian Sherwood is in a constant state of creative motion. Guitar, saxophone, huge songwriting, and voice that won him a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Singer Ian Sherwood brings the light to every stage he stands on. A born storyteller and a constant creator, his music dances the line between folk and pop. Ian sings about relatable topics such as love, forgiveness, regret and harmony. His use of creative word-play, dynamic live…
Lethbridge Folk Club 40th Anniversary Celebration with TRI-CONTINENTAL
The Lethbridge Folk Club celebrates their 40th Anniversary with TRI-CONTINENTAL – a collaborative evolution fusing the talents of three accomplished guitar-players, singers and songwriters. There are no musical boundaries present in this one-of-a-kind roots / blues / folk / world music mélange. Bill Bourne, Lester Quitzau and Madagascar Slim are well-recognized and respected artists with successful solo careers and major players in the Canadian roots and blues music scene who have individually and collectively received 4 Juno awards and 10 nominations.…
Tri-Continental Concert
Tri-Continental is a collaborative evolution blending the talents of three accomplished guitar players, singers and song writers, with origins on three different continents. There are no musical boundaries present in this one-of-a-kind blues / folk / world music mélange. Formed in 2000, Tri-Continental builds on artistic respect and a deep passion for and knowledge of the blues. Bill Bourne, Lester Quitzau and Madagascar Slim present a truly unique and critically acclaimed sound that is soulful and present, intense and atmospheric.…
Lougheed Centre presents JIMMY RANKIN
Rankin is a renowned Canadian songwriter with a long string of hits for The Rankin Family and from his solo albums. He joined the family group as a young teen, and soon became co-lead singer and songwriter of such classics as “North Country,” “You Feel The Same Way Too,” and “Movin’ On.” His name is synonymous with the East Coast sound, and he was one of the very first writers to bring it to a national and international audience. His…
Lougheed Centre presents MG3 & CGT
Montréal Guitar Trio (MG3) and California Guitar Trio (CGT) have decided to link their passion and their talent in order to create a great evening of guitar; a sextet made in Heaven. This delightful concert provides the ideal occasion for the public to see and hear the six virtuoso guitarists devoting themselves to becoming one voice. Each trio’s fret boards chase the other’s original compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, world, jazz and classical music. DiscoverMusic@Augustana
Horizon Stage Presents: Jimmy Rankin
Jimmy Rankin is a renowned Canadian songwriter with a long string of hits with The Rankin Family and from his solo albums. He joined the family group as a young teen, and soon became co-lead singer and songwriter of such classics as “North Country”, “You Feel The Same Way Too”, and “Movin’ On.” His name is synonymous with the East Coast sound, and he was one of the very first writers to bring it to a national and international audience.…
Bassano Arts Council hosts the Jim Byrnes Duo!
Jim Byrnes is one of the most well-known roots/blues/folk artists in Canada. He is also a well-known Canadian actor. He performed in Bassano in 2010 and our audience has been making requests for his return since then! He has won numerous Junos, Canadian Folk Music Awards, and Maple Blues Awards. By age 13 he was singing and playing guitar and has had the great fortune to play with a virtual who’s who of the blues from Muddy Waters to John…
Ian Sherwood
Guitar, saxophone, huge song writing and a voice that won him a 2013 Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Singer, Ian Sherwood "Brings the Light" to every stage he stands on. A born storyteller and a constant creator, his music dances the line between folk and pop. iansherwood.com
St. Andy’s Rhythm and Roots Presents Oscar Lopez
Multi Juno Award winner Oscar Lopez's Latin guitar groove makes him a standout on the world music stage. Oscar's infectious rhythms, guitar mastery and improvisational wit will make you marvel and definitely want to get up and dance. Oscar has shared the stage with dancers from Alberta Ballet and with big bands like The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra with Spirit of the West.