Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta
Dedicated to the maintenance, development and growth of a strong touring arts industry in Alberta
Back by popular demand! This will be a foot-stomping, toe-tapping afternoon full of good old-time fiddle music. The Prairie Mountain Fiddlers play for the people and for their love of music. It is all about good old-fashioned fun!
ABRA Cadabra has been touring the world for 15 years helping audiences of all ages and cultures celebrate the timeless and uplifting music of ABBA! This high–energy and captivating show keeps the music of ABBA alive. As fans of the music themselves, ABRA Cadabra prefers to not impersonate the original members of ABBA, but instead recreate the amazing music and legacy of the Swedish super group with powerful vocals, musicians, dancers, costumes and plenty of stories about the real ABBA.
Under the artistic direction of Ballet Master, Mykola Kanevets, the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company maintains a strong reputation as a successful and accomplished leader in Ukrainian dance the world over. Rich in intensity, energy and spirit, Cheremosh takes audiences on a colourful and exhilarating journey, thrilling them with intricate choreography, spectacular costumes and dynamic music. Men leap to amazing heights with their breathtaking acrobatics while women spin across the stage with incredible beauty and grace. From beginning to end this two-act dance spectacular with 44 amazing dancers is sure to entertain. Cheremosh is without a doubt a sight to behold.
Matthew Good is one of Canada’s preeminent voices in music today. In the 20 years since the release of his debut album he has been prolific in his output. Good’s studio albums have combined for nearly one million albums sold in Canada alone. He released his ninth solo album, Something Like A Storm in the fall of 2017 and has been nominated for over 20 Juno Awards. Good is also widely known for his support of various causes, most notably his dedication to raising awareness regarding mental health issues and human rights.
We know Airdrie loves guitar shows and this amazing show features six virtuoso guitarists from four countries (Japan, Canada, Belgium, and US). The California Guitar Trio (CGT) and the Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3) fuse over 40 years of combined performing experience into one unique six-by-six-string ‘phenomensemble’. In a pleasantly surprising way, CGT’s steel stringed-guitars blend naturally with MG3’s nylon-stringed guitars, as each trios fret boards chase the others’ original compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, world, jazz and classical music.
Spidey has captivated the minds of people around the world with his tours across North America, eight international TV shows and 10+ million online viewers. He was named US Mentalist of the Year in 2017 and has performed for major celebrities. Spidey will perform his much-anticipated mind-reading show that has been a success on NBC, NETFLIX, FOX, Discovery Channel, Entertainment Tonight, and the CW and he promises to bring his popular TV tricks to the BCLT stage. A magical journey that taps into your every emotion, Spidey presents a mind-blowing and hilarious “make believe” performance. He’ll freak you out with his eerie mental demonstrations bordering on the supernatural!
Armed with a sassy-silliness and a g-force of glitter, the Cheesecake Burlesque girls pack a sparkly punch that will make your heart happy and leave you loving the skin you’re in! The group incorporates much of the old satirical and extravaganza elements of the old-style burlesque with their own modern twist. The Cheesecakes are multi award-winners who have dazzled and delighted audiences across North America and Europe sending one message: “Everyone is beautiful and should be proud of their bodies.”
Fred Penner is a gentle giant with kind eyes and an undeniable ability to make you feel good about yourself. This December, Penner brings his beloved music to Airdrie with a concert of the Christmas season for the whole family. With a twinkle in his eye and a song in his heart, Penner will share his favourite holiday music with a sure-to-be captivated audience. This singer/songwriter, composer, actor, writer, author, TV host and keynote speaker delivers a simple yet powerful message: “Never underestimate your ability to make a difference in the life of a child.”
Transport yourself to an East Coast kitchen party with the Derina Harvey Band, a Celtic Rock group who offer music and storytelling with a side of humour. Their rhythmic undertow is layered with guitars, fiddle and topped by Harvey’s powerful voice. You’ll hear Celtic classics and originals in the form of ballads, sing-alongs and up-beat Irish stompers. This high-energy concert has left many an audience out-of-breath and hollering from their seats! A great fit for all ages.