100 Mile House
“… a rootsy, blue-collar folk mix of snappy shufflers, sullen ballads and the exquisite interplay of Stones accented vocals, MacKay’s angelic harmonies and Zubot’s bittersweet violin.” – Sandra Sperounes, Edmonton Journal
Arts Fuse
Harpist Keri-Lyn Zwicker is joined by visual artist Lori Youngman and dancers from the Good Women Collective to create an expressive arts experience for festival-goers of all ages.
Big Sky Dome
Now in its 8th year of creative activities at festivals, the 40 foot Big Sky Dome is home to many fun and crazy games like Bubble Mania, Paper Airplane Challenge, Giant Beach Balls and much more!
Bird Soul Productions
East Wall of Nina Haggerty Building.
Bird Soul: Trina Rasmuson and Nicole Tritter are vertical dancers—that means they hang from a rope and dance up high. They have performed their ‘high altitude’ dances in Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto. Enjoy the experimental sound of the Boreal Electroacoustic Society (BEAMS) group while you watch Bird Soul.
Booming Tree
This professional contemporary drum group doesn’t miss a beat as they celebrate the Art of Japanese Drumming with a high energy performance stepped up with stamina and endurance.
Breezy Brian Gregg
There is no mistaking the shiny silver jacket of this quintessential electronic busker, Edmonton’s most-sought-after street musician. Listen for the blues, rock and roll and traditional favourites like you’ve never heard them before!
Brock Tyler
Brock Tyler is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose songs are known for their captivating melodies and lyrical depth. Armed live with an acoustic or electric guitar, Tyler’s humble stage presence highlights the quality of his songs as well as the charm of his voice which ranges from quiet whisper to throaty warble and beyond.
Byron Myhre & Thomas Slaymaker
Playing together with a wealth of musical expertise, Edmonton musicians Byron Myhre and Thomas Slaymaker perform an array of acoustic roots, bluegrass and old time country music.
C-Jam Big Band
Enjoy listening to the big band sounds of the swing era… swing, foxtrot, jive, waltz, rock, polka, latin…including tunes made famous by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey.. your toes may tap and your feet may wiggle and you might even find yourself on the dance floor for a turn or two!
Cam Neufeld & Bali Panasar
Cam Neufeld has just returned from a trip through Turkey and Macedonia, where he was studying gypsy violin. Together with Bali Panasar on the tabla he will present music of this region as well as his own compositions to create a unique fusion of east and west.
Capoeira
Capoeira is a traditional fusion of martial arts and Brazilian dance that has kicked and twisted its way around the globe. Capoeira Edmonton offers an entertainment spectacle with its high performance energy, rhythm and speed.
Celeigh Cardinal
Celeigh Cardinal resides in Grande Prairie, Alberta. She has earned a place as one of the Peace Region’s most admired performers through her many live performances. She has played her unique brand of music at over 200 events, opening for the likes of Dr.Hook, Econoline Crush, the Beach Boys, and Buffy St. Marie.
Celtic Fusion Illusion
What happens when you combine a Scottish pipe band, a rock band, vocalists and a fiddle player? You’ll love this new musical adventure that brings together an astonishing array of musical talent and ices the cake with a spirited performance of graceful, high-energy Celtic dancers.
Citie Ballet
Citie Ballet is a progressive dance company, supporting young Edmonton dancers in taking the leap from talented students to professional performance artists. With innovative performances and new choreography, Citie Ballet continues to present the best to Edmonton audiences and beyond.
Dave Babcock
At the height of his creative powers, Dave Babcock leads a rich musical life with a quiet confidence only a man of his abilities and experience can possess. Well known to Edmonton jazz and blues audiences since he formed the Jump Orchestra in the ’90s, this charismatic performer has become a mainstay of our city’s musical community.
Dead Red Pine
Dead Red Pine is a happily homegrown Edmonton folk quintet whose songs are compelling and composed, rhythmic and wrought. This is their inaugural Edmonton festival appearance.
Dehli 2 Dublin
From their website …
The five members of Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin come from different backgrounds and different musical influences. A live collaboration put together in 2006 as a one-off performance piece for a club night called Delhi to Dublin was so well-received that requests for additional performances lead to the official formation of Delhi 2 Dublin. “Not being able to fit into any specific genre allows the band to create whatever we like and not be judged for it, our audience expects nothing less.” The band finds this advantageous for their live show as it enables them to create a flow to their sets much like a DJ would for the dance floor. Tarun Nayar, Sanjay Seran, Kytami, Andrew Kim and Ravi Binning create a heady and energetic mash-up of Bhangra, Celtic, Dub Reggae and Electronica. “Audiences love to see a band transcending stereotypes and letting the music speak for itself”.
You can visit Dehli2Dublin online at www.dehli2dublin.com
Dr. Blu
The rhythm! The blues! The jazz! Rockin’ sounds and great guitar licks. These guys love what they do and it shows! Kick up your heels and boogie, or relax and listen to the smooth tunes of Dr. Blu.
Drum A Drum Drum
Percussion and sound artist Marcus Fung invites you to come along on a musical adventure with drums and percussion instruments of all sizes, shapes and styles. No experience required, just enjoyment of music and a desire to be ‘in the band’!
Duo J & J
Jan Janovsky and Jerry Ozipko came together as a result of their mutual love of the music of violinist/composer Fritz Kriesler and jazz artists such as Stephane Grapelli. Both are music instructors and performers of international repute. Jerry is a resident of the Alberta Avenue community area.
Firefly Gargoyles
From Firefly Theatre comes the fascinating 21st century Gargoyles! Watch them creeping along the roofline but don’t be alarmed – these strange creatures from another time will watch over us and ward off evil spirits. Don’t miss them!
Flow Science Hoop Dance
Carla Snow is on the edge of a new world of hoop dancing with grace and style! This retro activity is taking the world by storm with international performances and conferences. Joining Carla is percussionist Marcus Fung and friends to lay down the dance groove beat!
Grandma Willow
Grandma Willow shares stories about nature, and kids can join her to create crafts that reflect the messages in the stories. Grandma Willow is the voice of wisdom and love for all creation.
Jesse Dee & Jacquie B
“Our Ghosts Will Fill These Walls” is the newest CD from J & J, an Edmonton duo that has recently re-located to the idyllic gold-mining town of Wells, B.C. Folk-rock with jazzy stops, builds and textured instrumentation, sweet harmonies and delicate electric guitar in the vein of Luke Doucet and Ani Difranco…
Joel Lavoie
Think versatility… guitarist, composer, singer-songwriter… he’s played with a veritable Who’s Who of Edmonton’s Franco-Albertan music community. Think Neil Young, Daniel Lanois, Francis Cabrel. Lavoie’s songwriting partner, Darren Maltais, adds to the mix with his own style of harmonies and harmonica playing.
Jon Jon Rivero & The B Boys
These amazing dancers know the beat inside out and they will thrill you with their smooth moves and stylin’ grooves… give ‘em a little love and maybe they’ll spin you around the world!
Kevin Cook Band
Kevin Cook is a long, lean song writing machine. Edgy first-rate fingerpicking & slide overlaid with scratchy vocals and old-soul attitude deliver his songs with a lot of style and conviction. Add a hot, top-notch band and voila: flavours of old blues, steamy rock, traditional bluegrass and country resonate from the stage.
Kinetic
Jon-Jon Rivero leads this fabulous A Cappella group of singers who will thrill you with their rooftop versions of musical numbers, featuring selections from today’s hits as well as yesteryears’ faves.
Kita No Taiko
Internationally acclaimed Kita No Taiko brings the splendour and pageantry of ancient Japanese drumming to the stage in a high-energy, vibrant performance. Formed in 1987, this group of percussion enthusiasts has travelled and performed around the world in a quest to honour the tradition of the Japanese drum.
Ky Babin
Generating rhythms of the railway with harmonica and guitar in hand, Ky echoes the soul and sound of a home grown Canadian song writer. This rural Alberta boy sings with an intense percussive, yet poetic lyrical style. This multi-award-nominated backwoods boy will steal your heart!
La Statue
As a living statue, Laura Harlos astonishes audiences of all ages when she unexpectedly springs to life from an immobile pose and displays her classic mime skills.
Lindsey Walker
With roots from Winnipeg, Manitoba, this multi-faceted performer celebrates her talents as an actor, comedienne and consummate musician with her own style of contemporary folk music. Steeped in the tradition of jazz, blues and roots, Lindsey’s original tunes will have you asking for more.
McGowan Family Band
From folk to rock to reggae to blues, these brothers (and friends!) lay down a groove
that is irresistible for listening and dancing! Lots of smiles and good old hippie love coming from the stage. Flower Power to all!
Moveable Feast (Darrin Hagen)
Unique Edmonton performance artist Darrin Hagen takes us on a simply delightful Tea Party along the Ave with this hilarious interactive adventure!
Namori
From Montreal comes this incredible Afro-Beat – Fusion – Jazz band led by master musician Namori Cisse. Born on the Ivory Coast of Africa, Namori is a multi-talented singer, drummer, songwriter and composer of Afro jazz songs tinted with reggae, rock, folk and soul.
National Stiltwalkers of Canada
Look w-a-a-y up! These amazing stiltwalkers celebrate their 10th anniversary with new characters, new props and many surprises. Watch for them towering over the crowd all weekend!
Polonez Polish Dance
A Polonez performance is a whirlwind tour through hundreds of years of Polish Folk Culture! From the stately court dances of the nobility to the lively dances of the Polish countryside, this energetic group strives to bring the vibrancy of Polish folklore to audiences everywhere.
Project: Colossal Choir
Come one, come all! Singers of all ages and sizes are invited to take part in Kaleido’s first ever Project: Colossal Choir, directors Garth Prinsonsky and Joel Forth.
World Music
Pulse
Pulse melds intercontinental sounds and images into an audio-visual feast, featuring Award-winning cellist Martin Johann Kloppers and keyboardist Dave Clarke, alongside the amazing Taiko drummers Twilla MacLeod and Gregory Shimizu.
Ritchie Trombone Choir
Now celebrating its 22nd season, the Ritchie Trombone Choir is a dynamic group of amateur trombone players of diverse backgrounds and ages. The choir performs a wide variety of music including baroque, classical, ragtime, swing and jazz.
Robert Clinton
A recent Alberta Ave. emigré, life-long theatre worker and forty-year guitarist, Robert plays a mix of originals, Roots music of various origins, Jazz standards, and rock songs on a variety of stringed instruments, depending on his mood. He may also rope a friend or two to accompany him, depending on their mood!
Running Thunder Dancers
Aboriginal culture and heritage comes to life with traditional dances offering the teachings
of the Elders. This group is dedicated to preserving and sharing ways of life that have influenced and shaped generations of Albertan aboriginal people.
Scott Cook and the Long Weekends
When prairie balladeer Scott Cook plays the reggae country cow jazz blues, it’s like a campfire party with Willie Nelson, Bob Marley and Mississippi John Hurt. Then the Long Weekends pull the big music guns out of their pocket to make y’all want to nod and smile and dance.
Swear By The Moon
Meagan Vandruten and Zachary Hofer make Swear By the Moon small town meets big city. There is no deeply defined style or sound for their songs, meaning there is no easy description. Their linear style of songwriting and improvisational fearlessness is refreshing and leaves an eager anticipation of what they might play next.
Terry McDade
Terry McDade’ has taken the harp to a new & vibrant place: the world of jazz & improv. Featuring swing & latin standards, pop classics, originals & rambling humorous stories, Terry’s performances are always “good times”!
Terry Morrison
A veteran performer, and Avenue neighbour, Terry has 4 CD’s of original music and is featured on numerous compilations. Her music is heard on CKUA, CBC, college radio as well as stations in Europe and the USA. Her voice is rich and deep, her melodies, rhythm and lyrics, strong and uniquely her own.
The Human Fountain
Get ready! Get set! Get WET! Watch out as the Human Fountain traps innocent victims in his web of wetness. Much fun for all who dare to come near.
The Restoration Group
Go for Baroque! J.S. Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi and other 16th to 17th century composers are featured in The Restoration Project, founded in 1976 and devoted to the scholarly and faithful performances of this classic music from the “age of enlightenment”.
The Secretaries
The Secretaries have taken over Edmonton! Amy van Keeken (vocals/guitar) and Colleen Brown (vocals/bass) write and perform songs drenched in verve and swagger, with infectious harmonies and singalong choruses. Add on their brass-toting, dance-happy horn section, The Brassholes and the Secretaries are a rock and roll force to be reckoned with!
Traditional Warrior Dance
“A Warriors work is never done. You always have to help people and teach the young ones
to respect and protect women and children.” Adrian LaChance, Aboriginal Dancer.
Trocadero Orchestra
This 18 piece Big Band is named after Edmonton’s Trocadero Ballroom, and features many of the musicians who graced the stage back in the 50s and 60s. Enjoy tunes such as “In the Mood”, “Sing Sing Sing” and “Fly Me To The Moon” and a wide variety of classic dance music.
U-22 Productions
Talented and dedicated young musicians take the stage! U22 is a not for profit organization committed to providing mentorship, inspiration, community and credible performance opportunities to Alberta songwriters aged 10 to 22.
Under the Sea
Look for their rig on 92 St and 118 Ave
It’s a bird—it’s a plane—it’s an Aerialist! Firefly Theatre & Circus has captivated audiences nationwide and beyond with their unique fusion of aerial arts and theatre. Their work is unique in Alberta and has been described as “spectacular and breathtaking” (The Edmonton Sun), “stunningly beautiful”(See Magazine) and “fresh, funny, neck-craning spectacles” (The Edmonton Journal).
Volya Ukranian Dance Ensemble
Volya explodes onto the stage with high energy, passion, amazing athleticism and dedication to the art of Ukrainian dance. Over 2 decades this group has flourished into a vibrant ensemble who have captivated and delighted audiences around the world.
Yo Yo Man (James Lepine)
This crazy dude will rock your socks with his daring tricks and dazzling personality. You’ll be fascinated with the “ups and downs” of a Yo Yo performer!