The Bix Mix Boys

bix mix boys 1.JPG

Saturday, September 15 @ 11:00 am
Avenue Central Stage

The Bix Mix Boys are one of Canada's most talented bluegrass bands. They focus on the highest quality of music, both vocally and instrumentally. While keeping the tradition of bluegrass alive, they want to bring their unique, Canadian interpretation to the genre and put on an entertaining stage show.

They've entrenched themselves into western Canada’s bluegrass scene and consider themselves ambassadors of the music. In addition to live performances, they teach a Bluegrass 101 workshop every Wednesday. Jim Storey and Darcy Whiteside host “Prairie Pickin’” on CJSR radio and Darcy also hosts the CKUA Bluegrass Hour Sunday afternoons.

http://www.thebixmixboys.ca/music/ and https://soundcloud.com/thebixmixboys

The Bix Mix Boys est un des groupes bluegrass les plus talentueux du Canada. Ils se concentrent surtout sur la qualité musicale de leurs pièces, tant au niveau vocal que instrumental. Tout en conservant les traductions bluegrass, ils veulent apporter au genre leur unique interprétation canadienne et ainsi créer un spectacle divertissant.

Ils se sont établis sur la scène bluegrass à l’ouest du Canada et se considèrent comme des ambassadeurs de ce genre musical. En plus de performances en direct, ils enseignent le Bluegrass 101 lors d’ateliers se déroulant tous les mercredis. Jim Storey et Darcy Whiteside animent “Prairie Pickin” sur CJSR et Darcy anime également l’heure Bluegrass les dimanches après-midi sur CKUA.

Bardic Form

Bardic Form.jpg

Friday, September 14 @ 7:00 pm
On the Street

Saturday, September 15 @ 6:00 pm
Avenue Central Stage

Bardic Form is an award-winning instrumental Progressive World Folk group, blending folk, Latin, classical and contemporary music into a high-energy and unparalleled performance. Rising from an impromptu living room jam in 2010, Justin and Reece quickly made a name for themselves as an engaging acoustic guitar duo, and have been captivating audiences ever since. Weaving together intricate melodies with sophisticated grace, Bardic Form delivers uniquely crafted compositions that are as dynamic and varied as their influences - with a smile and some cheeky shenanigans. From outdoor festivals to living rooms, concert halls to coffee houses, they are a rare gem performing something truly different and unforgettable.

http://www.bardicform.com/video.html

Bardic Form est un groupe de folk progressif instrumental primé, mélangeant la musique folk, latine, classique et contemporaine, résultant en une performance énergique et inédite. Né suite à une session d’improvisation en 2010, le groupe formé par Justin et Reece s’est rapidement fait un nom en tant que duo de guitaristes, et n’a cessé de captiver le public depuis ce moment. Mélangeant des mélodies complexes à une grâce sophistiquée, Bardic Form livre des compositions minutieusement travaillées, dynamiques et aussi variées que leurs influences. Des festivals aux salons, des salles de spectacles aux cafés, ils sont une perle rare et quelque chose de vraiment différent et d’inoubliable.

Alien Freak Show

Alien Freak Show.png

Saturday, September 15 @ 6:45 pm
Avenue Central Stage

Saturday, September 15 @ 3:00 pm
Front Porch Series

Sunday, September 16 @ 1:30 pm
Front Porch Series

Sunday, September 16 @ 2:45 pm
Avenue Central Stage

Come one, come all to witness the magnificent orbiting lights! The Alien Freak Show Duo, MystiCait & Miss Malo, will dazzle you with their hypnotic poi dance creating otherworldly illusions and light shows so lit that they send signals across the galaxy.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/alienfreakshow13/videos/?ref=page_internal

Venez seuls ou en groupe pour admirer les lumières en orbite ! Le Alien Freak Show Duo de MistiCait & Miss Malo vont vous éblouir avec leurs danses poi, créant des illusions hors de ce monde et un spectacle lumineux si vibrant qu’il envoie des signaux à travers la galaxie.

Adri Meeks

Adri Meeks.jpg

Saturday, September 15 @ 12:20 pm
Avenue Central Stage

Saturday, September 15 @ 3:00 pm
Front Porch Series

Adri is an Edmonton based musician. A songwriter since childhood, Adri ended up pursuing theatre training, culminating in a Masters with Distinction in Musical Theatre Performance from The Royal Scottish Conservatoire. After working professionally in theatre, she switched her creative focus back to her first love of music, resulting in the self funded EP, New ID. Adri’s alternative pop sound is cerebral and sophisticated, all while achieving memorable melodies and hooks tied together beautifully with her distinctive soprano.

www.adrimeek.com

Compositrice depuis son enfance, Adri a poursuivi une formation en théâtre, se soldant par une maîtrise avec distinction en Comédies musicales du Royal Scottish Conservatoire. Après avoir travaillé professionnellement dans le domaine du théâtre, elle a changé sa direction artistique et est retournée à son premier amour, la musique, autofinançant son premier EP, New ID. Le son pop alternatif d’Adri est cérébral et sophistiqué, ses mélodies se mélangeant à merveille avec son soprano distinct. 

Feature: Edmonton Winds

Edmonton Winds (1).jpg

Sunday, September 17th @ 12:00 pm
Avenue Central Stage | 93 St & 118 Ave

Since their inception 41 years ago, the Edmonton Winds’ mission statement has always been “Performing the best in wind band literature.” They are dedicated to promoting the wind band as a serious art medium, through the performance of challenging, high-quality repertoire.

Feature: Carter & the Capitals

Carter and the Capitals (1).jpg

Saturday, September 16th @ 9:00 pm
Avenue Central Stage | 93 St & 118 Ave

Carter & the Capitals are a high energy, five piece funk-pop group based out of Edmonton, Alberta. The band is currently an active member of Alberta’s vibrant and growing music scene. Known for their signature, hard driving sound, soulful vocals and catchy instrumental riffs, the Capitals fuse the most danceable elements of the pop and funk genres. The Capitals’ original material brings to mind artists such as Prince, James Brown, and Parliament Funkadelic.

Featured: Takwakin (Autumn in Cree) Village

20160909-_ESK7049 (2).JPG
20160909-_ESK6969.JPG

Saturday, September 16th @ Noon - 6:00 pm
Sunday, September 17th @ Noon - 6:00pm

92 St & 118 Ave (Arts Common grassy space)

 

Autumn is a welcoming time for communities to share a richness of their heritage and traditions. Join a cultural celebration including pow wow, artisans, music and dance performances of the Indigenous, Inuit and Métis peoples. There will be traditional crafts for sale as well as craft workshops and demonstrations. (Bannock tasting, Métis finger weaving, Cree language lessons, and flint & steel firemaking). 

Sponsored by: Enoch Cree Nation, Mur - Cal, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society