Edmonton All-Star Swing Band Sponsored by the Dixieland Jazz Society of Alberta

Thursday, September 10th @ 7:00 PM
Eastwood Community League Rink (11903 86 St. NW)

The Dixieland Jazz Society of Alberta is pleased to present the Edmonton All-Star Swing Band, made up of veteran musicians whose roots date back to the “Tailgate Jazz Band” and the “Alberta Gentlemen of Jazz” that were active from the mid-1950s through the 90s. The Edmonton All-Star Swing Band played with Rollanda Lee for many years, performing for delighted audiences all over Western Canada and beyond. The band is currently made up of the old stalwarts Doug Innes (clarinet/tenor saxophone), Andrew Glover (piano), Wes Jaciuk (guitar/banjo), and Dean Pierno (drums), and its newer members include Allen Jacobson (trombone), Joel Gray (trumpet), and Glenn Durksen (bass). The band performs traditional swing and New Orleans style jazz, including blues, spirituals, swing, and show tunes from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. It’s toe-tapping, listening, and dancing music at its finest!

Littlebirds

Wednesday, September 2nd @ 7:00 PM
Spruce Avenue Community League - 10240 115 Ave

Jazz band, The Littlebirds, began in 1990 as a music education program at the Yardbird Suite. Now directed by Joel Gray, the band has grown to have a lasting impact on the jazz music scene in Edmonton — releasing a full-length CD, recording for CBC Radio, performing for celebrated jazz music festivals, and more.

EXP Pocket

EXP Pocket is the compact version of Edmonton's own “Experience Points” (EXP); a video game music band combining funk, jazz, and groove-based music with classic video game soundtracks. Their repertoire consists of more than 40 tunes from over 30 video games ranging from classic retro-like Super Mario and Donkey Kong to modern video games like Undertale. EXP Pocket plays your favourite video game melodies but with a smaller, lighter feel than their Experience Points counterparts requiring fewer batteries and fitting easily in your pocket or on your porch or backyard.

Friday, August 28th @7:00 PM
Location: 12219 104 St NW

0Stella

0Stella Music [oh-Stella] is the solo project of Edmonton-based, Irish-Canadian artist Liz Pomeroy. Ruthlessly authentic alt-rock blend with traditional Irish fiddle to create catchy pop melodies with oft-politically charged lyrics drenched in irony and rebelliousness. Reminiscent of Garbage, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, St. Vincent, PJ Harvey and The Frames, 0Stella’s music is both socially conscious and confessional.

• Friday, August 21st @ 3:00 PM
  The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse patio - 9351 118 Ave

• Friday, September 4th @ 7:00 PM
  Location: 11236 95A St

Studio B Saxophone Quartet

Due to strong winds, this event has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 6th @ 3 PM. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Location: Grassy space - 9141 118 Ave

The Studio B Saxophone Quartet from Edmonton has been in existence for nearly 20 years and merges the musical styles of jazz, contemporary popular and classical into an ensemble that both entertains the listener and challenges musical boundaries. It features the musical talents of saxophonists Raymond Baril, JF Picard, Rosemarie Siever and Robin Taylor, who share a wealth of eclectic musical experiences between them.



Cara McLeod of Mercury Opera

• Saturday, August 22nd @ 3:30 PM
  Balcony of Paraiso Tropical Food Market - 9136 118 Ave

• Tuesday, September 8th @ 6:30 PM
  Balcony of Paraiso Tropical Food Market - 9136 118 Ave

Cara Lianne McLeod is an Edmonton-based soprano who has performed a wide range of music across a variety of stages and opera companies. Her credits include: High Priestess in Aida, Annina in La Triavata, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, and many more. She toured as a soprano soloist with the Alberta Symphony Orchestra and has sang the national anthem at the Alberta Legislature on multiple occasions.
Stop by or bring a chair to the grassy space and watch as she sings from the Paraiso Balcony.

Great North Ukulele Collective

Wednesday, August 19th @ 7:00 PM
Eastwood Community League Rink (11903 86 St. NW)

Taking inspiration from the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, The Great North Ukulele Collective loves arranging great tunes for the ukulele and adding vocals. Four ukuleles and five voices combine to provide a listening journey you'll love to sing along to, with songs from Amy Winehouse, Marvin Gaye, Crowded House, George Michael, Fleetwood Mac, and a host of others in between.

Melafrique

Wednesday, August 26th @ 7:00 PM
Eastwood Community League Rink (11903 86 St. NW)

Melafrique - “Melanin from Africa” is an incredible melange of musicians from around Africa and Canada who came together to create beautiful music right here in Edmonton. The band began in 2016 and released their very first single - “Not Alone” - this past May. We are delighted to have them as a part of Kaleido’s “Mysterious Buskers” series!