Past Events in 2012
Mothers Day Buffet Dinner at Carlson’s on Macleod
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Tickets are $32 and they must be purchased in advance at Carlsons or by calling 403-6-1-8774
- Mixed fresh Greens, Fussili Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit Tray
- Slowly Roasted Alberta Beef and Stuffed Chicken Breast with Lemon Tarragon Sauce
- Roasted Potatoes and Rice, Fresh Vegetable Medley, Bread Basket
- Selection of Desserts, Regular Coffee or Tea
The High River Library Board presented:
JOHN SCOTT - “Film in the Foothills”
Friday, May 11, 2012
MC – Mike McLean -- Location: Carlson’s on Macleod -- Music by: Lyndsay Butler
Appetizers provided
Mariya Soetaert
Friday, April 27/12
One of the things that Mariya is passionate about is sharing the secrets to her success in achieving one of her childhood dreams - becoming a recording artist before graduating from High School. She travels around to schools talking to students about how to achieve their dreams.
As for her first Album "Mariya"; it has been quite a journey creating the EP. Four of the songs are originals and one is by one of her most influential Canadian Artists - Ian Tyson. She has been listening to Ian Tyson in the car on "tapes" since she can remember! Her original's are stories that she likes to tell through her music. Some of the songs will have you indentifying with your own relationships, and others will have you laughing at the irony of the story!
Tim Williams
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Imagine, if you can, a front porch where Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, Hula Hattie, Flaco Jimenez and Bob Marley meet often and discover just how much they have in common.
Tim’s music would fit right in.
Born in Southern California, Tim Williams was both a published poet and an emerging coffee house phenomenon by his late teens in the mid-1960s. His first LP recording, Blues Full Circle came out when he was just 20 years old. Although most often known within the context of the blues, Williams grew up hearing (and able to play) everything from the Bob Wills and Sons of the Pioneers music his parents preferred, to the Mexican and Hawaiian music which were part of the musical melting pot of the Los Angeles area.
Quickly mastering acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, and mandolin, Tim was also introduced at a young age to the rudiments of Hawaiian steel guitar by his grandfather. Over a short period of time he became extremely fluent in the Delta bottleneck and Bluegrass Dobro techniques as well. When he moved to Vancouver in 1970, weary of America’s wars and assassinations, he immediately found work as a studio musician playing on gospel, folk and country recordings, plus commercial jingles selling everything from weed killer to Toyotas. In addition, he taught guitar and continued to tour as a headliner in smaller venues and an opening act in the larger ones. His live shows moved away from the “blues-only” approach he had been taking to include more traditional country and western swing music, and his growing body of original songs. The 1974 single “Careful Mountain Pony” was a surprise hit with country radio, but when two follow-ups received critical praise and no sales (and the label went under) Tim left music for a year to work as a horse wrangler in the British Columbia interior.
For the next several years he would vacillate between music and ranch work, releasing two LPs of bluesy country-folk. Following his first appearance at the Edmonton Folk Festival in 1988, Tim returned to performing and writing full time. In addition to his solo work he co-founded the popular acoustic blues trio Triple Threat, and co-produced their JUNO-nominated cd The Terra Firma Boogie. Leaving Triple Threat in 1994 with his solo release Riverboat Rendezvous Tim released several more cds and has continued to tour Canada and much of the rest of the world, spreading his blend of blues, roots and original music with three tours of the United Kingdom, two of Australia, appearances in Cuba and Morocco, as well as producing numerous cds for other artists (another JUNO nomination for Ray Bonneville’s Rough Luck cd) and working in theatre as a composer and musical director (five Betty Mitchell Awards for Outstanding Musical Direction and Outstanding Composition).
Tim has taught at the Hornby Island Blues Camp/Festival, the Bulkley Valley Music Camp, and in clinics for music stores and societies across Canada. His techniques are demonstrated on Blues, Rasg and Slide Guitar from www.learnrootsmusic.com . He has appeared at (this is a very selective list):
The Kerrville Folk Festival (Texas), The Montreal Jazz Festival, The Winnipeg Folk Music Festival, The Australian Blues Music Festival, The Festival of the Plucked String (Rabat, Morocco), The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, The Vancouver Island Music Festival, The Calgary Folk Music Festival, Long Day’s Night Festival, Northwest Folklife Festival (Seattle), Mid-Winter Blues Festival, Festival du Jour du Black et Blues (Montreal) ans theAlberta Scene Festival (Ottawa).
The Amos Garrett Jazz Trio
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Two time Juno Award winner, Amos Garrett is revered as one of the top guitar players in Alberta, the reputation Amos Garrett has spent over four decades building, spans beyond the geography of the Prairies, reaching into the U.S. and overseas.
Guitar Player magazine calls him one of the most lyrical and original guitarists playing today...his single note solos and melodic figures are so distinctive that it is virtually impossible to mistake them for anyone else's. Amos Garrett certainly is one of the most accomplished guitar players working today
Larry Vannatta
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Musician, vocalist, prolific song writer; Larry Vannatta has been writing and recording professional songs, for the past twenty years. His smooth vocal talents are clear, and distinctly his own. Matched up with his award winning song writing skills, his new "Working Class Man" twelve song album, has well crafted songs, infectious melodies, heartfelt, positive lyric’s, all backed up with professional recordings and the smooth vocals of Larry Vannatta. The album is directed and emphasizes the importance of everyday working class people and reflects those honest working people who have built our nation with their own two hands: farmers, ranchers, steel, construction workers, blue collar..... "I send my personal thank you for your hard work and labor you give so freely to our great countries. God Bless you all." Larry Vannatta.
Larry is no stranger to the Country music scene; he is a two time Canadian Juno nominee and has just been announced by the Association of Country Music in Alberta as a nominee for male artist and fan choice of the year awards, to be held January 29, 2012. In 2011 Larry received the “Song Writer of the Year” award by the European Country Music Association, with pre-released song “Paradise” off the Working Class Man Album.
“Quotes”
"Vannatta’s live performances are salt of the earth, grass roots, pure entertainment."
Festival Coordinator, Camron Noyes for Alberta North and South Country fairs.
“Vannatta has been performing at our Calgary Stampede events for the past three years, at Shaw GMC, Sunridge Nissan, and CMP Motors. His professionalism and live performance is second to none, and he always has a great band behind him. It really has shown in our attendance with each year more and more people are come out to our events.”
World and Professional Chuck wagon Driver; Jason Glass
Larry has three pre-released song off his new album across Europe on Hillcrestcds. “Country Junkie” was the first radio single and it stayed on the ECMA Charts for 18 weeks and was number one for four weeks in a row. The second song “Paradise” stayed on the ECMA charts for 17 weeks and hit number three, as well charted in the top ten on the Deutschland Country Mag Charts. Sixteen Tons was released in late 2011 on Hillcrestcds across Europe and has already hit the top 100 European Country Music Charts and is currently sitting at number 1 in Norway, and number two in Australia and New Zealand.
Larry comes from a musical back ground that he gives full credit to his mom. “When I started my first band Straight Clean & Simple, the best musician I could find was my mom, who ended up playing piano in my band for 18 years. Not too many mother, son bands that I can recall”. Since those early beginnings Larry has taken those strong family values, experience and added them along with his song writing skills and musical friends. He has gained many friendships with fellow musician, peers and artist over the years and employs these musical friends in his band. “I am really lucky to get to do what I love to do, write songs, play music with such great musicians and the best part is we are all family and friends”.
Hoodoo Sons
Friday, March 16, 2012
Hoodoo Sons Reunion...putting the band back together
Formed in Calgary in the late 80's, The Hoodoo Sons became regulars on stage at the legendary King Edward Hotel blues bar...Bill
Dowey, Brad Carter, Tom Knowles and John Rutherford embark on their first gigs back together in more than 15 years.
Between 1990 and 1996 The Hoodoo Sons played the blues and became favorites on the busy Calgary and western Canadian live music scene. The Hoodoo Sons played clubs and festivals often opening concerts for Colin James, The Neville Brothers, Buddy Guy, or on the same bill as Robert Jr. Lockwood, James Cotton and John Lee Hooker. “Regulars” (both as patrons and musicians) during the heyday of the heralded Calgary blues haunt; the King Edward Hotel, the band emerged amidst a vibrant and influential blues scene. Frequently working with visiting artists and routinely (several weeks a year) holding down the “King Eddy”stage with their own funky brand of blues, The Hoodoo Sons learned from and played with many of the greats.
During the last decade and a half each of the members of The Hoodoo Sons have followed separate but not disparate musical paths. Remaining pals and musical colleagues, and working through the years on various projects with one and other, it is only following a recent Saturday afternoon jam encounter that the four friends heeded the call to “put the band back together”.
Lorna MacLachlan (Composer/arranger/pianist/vocalist/educator)
Saturday, March 10, 2012
After 25 years in the music business, Lorna has honed her skills in all of these areas and more. A sought after lecturer, clinician, teacher, composer and performer, she brings a diversified approach to her music.
After completing a master‟s degree in composition, Lorna embarked on a career as a composer providing award winning original music for Theatre Companies; (Theatre Calgary, Lunchbox Theatre), Dance Companies (Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Springboard Dance Collectives), National media Companies (CBC, Access Network) and a variety of commercial and artistic enterprises across the spectrum of music genres.
While Lorna continues to work on commissioned pieces for various groups (Water Music – written for the City of Calgary), her focus remains on
writing and performing original compositions in her unique Jazz/Folk style and developing her voice as an artist.
Her fourth album, “Time 4 Change”, is due out in May of 2011 and drives home her thoughtful and insightful compositions backed by a killer group of Jazz musicians. In collaboration with producer Claire Lawrence, they have balanced Lorna‟s introspective ballads with her unique rhythm driven Jazz instrument pieces to create a CD for enjoyment by seasoned Jazz listeners to the curious testers of Jazz.
Lorna has always been passionate about music education and believes strongly that great talent exists in a variety of different groups and people that need support and an opportunity to grow. She has taught privately for many years and is a talented educator in the public education system (Jazz Bands, Concert Choirs, Jazz Choirs and orchestras) and has inspired students to gain admission into some of the most competitive post-secondary schools in North America.
Lorna‟s music does not fit into your typical genres such as “Jazz” or “Folk”. As Lorna‟s background is in the classical world as a classical pianist and composer with a graduate degree in theory and composition, but as much as she is a fan of structure she works to avoid sounding contrived. Her music has an organic, natural sound and her lyrics are personal. On top of her formal education, Lorna continues to study and has been heavily influenced by David Braid, Dave Douglas and Hugh Fraser.
Her last CD was very well received and her original music has been featured on CBC‟s “Tonic” played regularly on CKUA and CBC. For more information on upcoming performances please visit the website at lornamaclachlan@shaw.ca. In addition to the website, her CDs are available at Megatunes and at her performances.
The Russell de Carle Trio
Friday, March 2, 2012
Bruce Innes and THE ORIGINAL CASTE
Friday, February 24, 2012
Bruce Innes is a singer of remarkable style and expressiveness, a gifted songwriter of unique wit and humor, and a consummate performer on acoustic guitar and piano with an impressive command of musical styles ranging from blues and folk to pop and standards reflecting a long musical heritage which includes international top ten hits and gold records. He is an extraordinary musician and a captivating entertainer.
Bruce Innes‟ career has been most fortunate. He has recorded many albums, had hit records, written songs for other notable performers, produced award winning recordings and worked with numerous celebrities. From this background, Bruce crafts a show rich in music, song, entertainment, and musical history punctuated with personal experiences and observations - from an overnight stay in a Mexican hoosegow with Hunter Thompson, to games of baci ball in the Canadian
woods with members of the Chad Mitchell Trio, to an all-nighter on a beach after a movie wrap party with one of Hollywood‟s legendary imbibers.
PERFORMING on stage and television throughout the world, APPEARING with fabulous talents such as Joni Mitchell, Josh White, Ray Charles, The Carpenters, Glen Campbell, John Denver, Ian Tyson, and Seals and Croft , WRITING two top ten international hits, PRODUCING The Western
Music Association 2003 album of the year, AIRPLAY world wide for his latest CD, Nothin But The Blues, on blues radio stations in France, Sweden, Spain, U.S., Argentina, and Australia, CONTINUING to collect new fans, friends, and experiences which he weaves into story and song - all of this is a part of the fabric of a very personal performance by a masterful musician and entertainer. Enter as an audience member, become a fan and leave as a friend. This is the hallmark of a Bruce Innes show.
Kelly Jay Fordham
Friday, February 17, 2012 Tickets: $10.00 Show time: 8:00 pm
Kelly Jay will spin some Rock n' Roll stories & play you the tunes that have
stuck with him over the years. Kelly Jay is a yeoman musician and he was
the Leader of the iconic boogie band, Crowbar. Kelly Jay was inducted into
the Songwriters Hall Of Fame for His song “Oh What A Feeling”.
Mike "Doc Rock" Bromely and Randy O
(2 fine stringmen) will be joining Kelly Jay
To Fur With Love Fundraiser for “Heaven Can Wait”
Saturay, February 11, 2012
- Afternoon (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm): A professional photographer will take pictures of you with your pet. Bring your dog, cat or bird and get a great photograph for only $30.
- Evening: 5:00 pm to . . . Wine, Music, Food, 50/50 Draw, Door Prises and Silent Auction.
Tickets are $25 and they can be purchased at Carlson’s (403-601-8774) or by calling Heaven Can Wait at 403-601-2520 www.heavencanwait.ca
The Beverly Thrillbillies
Friday, February 3, 2012
Calgary‟s newest Rockabilly band called “The Beverley Thrillbillies” will pay Carlson‟s on Macleod a visit on Feb. 3rd.
- Mike Lownsbrough: Vocals
- Dave Hamilton: Guitar
- Kevin Belzner: Drums
- Mel Wilson: Guitar
- Neil Bentley: Bass
It‟s fun, fast and furious …
Check out a sound sample... or click play >>
Friday, January 27, 2012
Sarah Macdougall
CD RELEASE TOUR
(With special guest: Gordie Tentrees)
Described by the magazine Rootstime in Belgium as „One of the greatest talents of our era”, and listed as the “2nd best gig” by the major UK newspaper The Independent, becoming the #1 most played artist on Canadian Galaxie Folk/Roots radio, Canadian/Swedish Sarah MacDougall is an upcoming artist who is getting known for her honest and poetic songs, blistering guitar chops, passionate performances, and unique astounding voice. She has been earning rave reviews and topping major music writers top ten album of the year lists as a songwriter since her official debut album Across the Atlantic (2009), all the while producing and engineering her own music. Born in Sweden, “24 hrs Vancouver” called her „one of the most
promising exports out of Sweden since Abba‟, Swedish magazine Nöjesguiden recently declared her “One of Sweden‟s best singer/songwriters”. The debut Across the Atlantic got four-star reviews in such notable publications as Q magazine, the Irish Times, No Depression, and the recent album The Greatest Ones Alive has been gathering 4 and 5 star reviews since its release in August 2011.
Sarah‟s songs have been chosen for onboard entertainment on Lufthansa airplanes twice, on the Fox TV drama ‟15 Love‟, on an ad for Roots Clothing , and she‟s been a semi-finalist on the International Songwriting competition with her song Crow‟s Lament. She has performed live on the Bob Harris BBC2 show in the UK, played several Canadian and International Festivals, performed with such notable artists as Mary Gauthier, Todd Snider, Kimmie Rhodes, and toured with Po‟Girl.
THE GREATEST ONES ALIVE was produced in Vancouver and in Whitehorse with the help of Matt Rogers (Mark Berube, C.R. Avery, The Fugitives), and Bob Hamilton (Kim Barlow, Gordie Tentrees, the Breakmen).
It features ten melodic, beautifully written, epic, and touching songs that showcase the growth in Sarah‟s songwriting and performance skills. It covers themes such as storms (literal and metaphoric), success, growing up, love, friendship, and dying. The album also showcases the musical skills of Tim Tweedale, Shawn Killaly, Patrick
Metzger, and Matt Rogers, with guest appearances by Bob Hamilton, Meredith Bates, Annie Avery, Awna Teixeira, Kim Beggs, Kim Barlow, and
Gordie Tentrees.
Sarah MacDougall is one of the hardest working Canadian artists today, and she won‟t be stopping anytime soon. THE GREATEST ONES ALIVE proves that “Across the Atlantic” wasn‟t a fluke. Sarah‟s voice and songs have the power to „make stones weep‟. (Q Magazine)
Gordie Tentrees will open the
Show for Sarah MacDougall
Gordie Tentrees is an international award
nominated touring artist from the Yukon.
Gordie is a multi- instrumentalist singer-songwriter – whose traditional roots music resonates with echoes of RL Burnside, The Sadies and Greg Brown – has just released NAKED IN SCANDINAVIA, a live solo album recorded in Helsinki, Finland featuring a collection of story-driven songs, edgy foot-stompers and heart-worn odes that could only be delivered by a veteran road warrior.This former school teacher, breakdancer and golden gloves boxer has toured from Newfoundland to Finland to Oklahoma and back again, averaging 200 concerts a year. Watch for him in 2012!
"Tentrees is so relaxed and unpretentious it's impossible to not get dragged into his world" NO DEPRESSION " In the rough cut vein of Fred Eaglesmith or Kelly Joe Phelps, Tentrees is gifted" GLOBE & MAIL
2010 Western Canadian Music Award Nominee
2010 International Song Competition Finalist
2010 Olympic Games Best of Canada Performance
