January 2020
Emerging Artists – Krissy Feniak, Brianna Lizotti and Travis Dolter in Brooks
Every year at the provincial showcase the ATAA gives up-and-coming artists a chance to display their talents. This year the association decided to give three young performers a chance to hone their skills on the Brooks Stage. Krissy Feniak is a Country Music singer/songwriter from Alberta. In 2018 Krissy Feniak won the North American Country Music Awards International Entertainer, Songwriter and Artist of the year and was nominated for the ACMA Horizon Youth Award, and the Edmonton Music Awards Rising…
Find out more »February 2020
Newell Concert Association in Brooks Presents Alex Zerbe
With the energy of 1,000 suns, The Zaniac shines like a comedy beacon as he bounces from one end of the stage to the other like an untamed rubber band. Jaws will drop, and eyes will pop as Alex slices vegetables in half with a flying playing card, juggles ping pong balls with his mouth, and gives the audience the world’s largest high-5 in the ultimate family comedy experience. The Zaniac zigzags between physical stunts, jokes and audience engagement. Come…
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Newell Concert Association in Brooks Presents Maya Rae
This 16 year old vocalist from Vancouver released her debut album in February of 2018 on Cellar Live. She has always been passionate about many genres of music and will bring original songs and interpretations of jazz standards to the Brooks stage. Ultimately her goal is to use music to tell a story, create a positive narrative and inspire young people (and people of all ages) to follow their dreams.
Find out more »Newell Concert Association in Brooks Presents James Keelaghan and Jez Lowe
James Keelaghan and Jez Lowe are like twin sons of different mothers. They are respected and celebrated songwriters and performers in their respective countries. James was born in in Alberta and Jez in County Durham in the UK. They share a passion for storytelling and a love of performance. The shows – characterized by their easy banter on stage and their stellar songwriting has been praised as the finest of their kind, eliciting comparisons to legendary folk duo Makem and…
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Newell Concert Association in Brooks Presents The Silver Screen Scoundrels
The Silver Screen Scoundrels are Brandon Isaak and Keith Picot. Both are exceptionally creative performers. Together, as the Silver Screen Scoundrels, they present a multi-media performance in a new Vaudeville style. Combine topnotch song writing, world class musicianship, witty anecdotes, with a touch of slap-stick silent cinema and you have Canada’s original, silver Screen Scoundrels.
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