Headliners: Main Stage Performers at Kaleido 2009
DOWN TO THE WOOD // Saturday, 10:00 amDown to the Wood is an Alberta-based bluegrass band that plays music the old fashioned way, coming together around one microphone to sing and play together. They play a mix of straight ahead traditional songs, instrumentals, and a-cappella numbers, as well as original interpretations of songs not normally associated with the bluegrass genre. |
KITA NO TAIKO // Saturday 11:45am, Sunday 12:00pmKita No Taiko means “drums of the north” and they are believed to be the most northern based group in the world. Members come from every age group and many different cultures. Discover the adventure of taiko through their workshop on Sunday. |
PRE/POST // Saturday 12:30pmPre/post is a collaborative project lead by Edmonton’s Mat Halton. With strong melodies set over electronic and acoustic rhythms, pre/post is pop rock with an urban vibe. |
CELSIUS // Saturday 1:30pmAt the heart of the Celsius sound lies the acoustic and electric bass inventions of Pierre-Paul Bugeaud, the lyrical creations of percussionist Gord Graber, and the soulful sonic designs of guitarist Jamie Philp. Performing as a trio since ‘04, the group coalesced into its present incarnation with the addition of keyboardist-composer Bill Richards in ‘07. |
JACOB AND LILY // Saturday, 2:30 pmComplex fusion-style rhythms and innovative, spontaneous songs create an electric atmosphere that captivates their audiences. Incorporating the cajon beat box, world percussion instruments and a partial drum kit, Caleb Friesen is the perfect compliment to Karla Adolphe’s powerful voice and award winning songwriting. |
LOW FLYING PLANES // Saturday 3:30 pmThe Low Flying Planes are a three piece band hailing from Edmonton, AB. Their song writing is as diverse as their influences, based in traditional folk, roots, reggae and gypsy beats. The haunting harmonies are delicately woven into each song, while the banjo’s soulful rhythm keeps those feet tapping, and the groove of the bass lets the listener sit back and enjoy the ride. |
THE WHEAT POOL // Saturday, 5:45 pmThe Wheat Pool stems from the songs of Robb and Mike Angus, and the band’s emphatic delivery of dark, amped-up country-rock. With timeless themes of death and good old-fashioned longing, these are songs best appreciated in your car, on a dirt road, late at night, chasing trains in the dark. |
SOULJAH FYAH // Saturday 7:30 pm2009 Juno nominee for “Reggae Recording of the Year”, four-time 2009 Canadian Reggae Music Awards nominees, and 2008 Western Canadian Music Award award-winning Souljah Fyah is a reggae band from Edmonton, Alberta, with members hailing from all around the globe. A wicked vibe and mystical lyrics combined with a sweet live show make SJF an unforgettable band. |
VIBE TRIBE // Saturday, 8:45 pmHips, hoops, fringe, and flames are just a few of the elements that make Vibe Tribe unique. Rooted in the tradition of Improvisational Tribal Style Bellydance and pushing the boundaries of Tribal Fusion, this dynamic ensemble is an explosion of cultural diversity. |
CAPTAIN TRACTOR // Saturday 9:30 pmWith two members living right here in Alberta Avenue, Captain Tractor is thrilled to be playing the Kaleido Festival Again. Captain Tractor’s live show “never fails to bring the house down”. With versatile writers, and every member a fine musician, each show is a roller coaster ride of fun and mayhem, and you never know what’s going to happen from night to night. |
TILO PIAZ // Sunday, 1:00 pmTilo Paiz is one of Canada’s top percussionists. He started playing marimbas in the family band at the age of seven and by age fourteen, he was a full-fledged professional drummer in the big band scene in San Salvador, and continued on to become one of Central America’s premier musicians. |
RED POWER SQUAD // Sunday 3:00 pmThe Red Power Squad formed in Edmonton in early 1998 by founder Conway Kootenay. The RPS was designed to give inner-city youth a way out of all the negativity that they faced daily. With top notch Traditional Native Dance combined with Emcee and b-boys/b-girl skills that are second to none, the RPS will leave you with a high-octane performance that is hard to forget. |
TERRELL EDWARDS & REACH // Sunday, 2:00 pmTerrell Edwards & Reach is a group of Christian singers and musicians with a passion for worshipping the Lord through music. From humble beginnings in Terrell’s living room, Reach is now performing benefit concerts, leading worship in local churches and church conferences and enjoying airplay on Edmonton Christian radio Shine FM 105.5. |
LE FUZZ // Sunday 4:00 pmLe Fuzz reaches audiences both young and old while inspiring an appreciation for a world of music that defies borders. The music will make you laugh, dance and smile. It will move you to ponder far away places, combining rhythms and song-writing traditions of other cultures with their own unique blend of Alberta folk music and original lyrics. Le Fuzz brings the world to you. |
More To Look For …
Métis Mutt // STARRING & WRITTEN BY SHELDON ELTER
The hilarious and heartbreaking one-man show that reveals the coming of age of a young métis actor and comedian growing up between two cultures. Earnest without losing its sense of humour, métis mutt is an intimate, personal tale that unravels racial issues, and embraces the choice of life. métis mutt has won two Sterling Awards, and has toured across Canada and internationally.
Living Art
Artists stop, drop and swap their art! A real art improv!
Professional artists, an array of styles and varying methods, working on large scale canvases throughout the avenue. Transforming their inspiration from the weekend’s festivities into visual fun!
Vertical Wall Dancing // NICOLE TRITTER
Eat your heart out Spider man! Nicole Tritter and Company don’t just climb walls, they DANCE on them! Watch for this dance troupe as they challenge gravity and dance along the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts West Wall throughout the day – Saturday. This show is a must- see for all ages.