Marc Beaudin
Sunday, January 12
Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (9225-118 Ave) @ 2:30 pm
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351-118 Ave) @ 4:15 pm
Originally from Sept-Iles in Quebec, Marc Beaudin is a full-time professional musician. He has been part of Western Canada’s vibrant music scene for years. Marc received two Global Music Awards; in composition and recording category.
Compositions and musical arrangements of his have been recorded by Juno nominee Sandro Dominelli (Meet Me In The Alley, Alvo Sessions), WCMA nominee Don Berner (Fortress Of Solitude, Don Berner Sextet Live), The Canadian Tenors, Ronald Tremblay, and Guy Hebert to name a few.
As a former member of the Canadian Forces Music Branch. Marc had the opportunity and privilege tour represent Canada with music all over the world. (South Korea, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Holland, France, US). Marc is also involved in Alberta’s music community as leader of party band The Retrofitz (Entertainer Of The Year Award).
Sympa César
Sunday, January 12 @ 3:15 pm and 4:00 pm
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
Sympa César is a young Franco-Albertan folk / rock Franco-Albertan musician born and raised in the Franco-Albertan community of Edmonton. He grew up being exposed to French music everywhere. With the help of his musical development overseen by the Center for Musical Development in Alberta, Sympa was able to discover musically and artistically, what it still does today.
Sympa César est une jeune musicien-en-herbe folk/rock franco-albertain né et élevé au sein de la communauté franco-albertaine d'Edmonton. Il a grandi étant exposé à la musique francophone de partout. Avec l'aide de sont développement musical chapeauté par le Centre de Développement Musicale en Alberta, Sympa a su se découvrir musicalement et artistiquement, ce qu'il fait toujours aujourd'hui.
Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.
Edmonton Public Library Workshop
Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12
Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (9225-118 Ave)
Let your imagination take you places wintery! Stop by the Edmonton Public Library zone for winter paper modelling. Try your hand at making a working paper model tram or decorate a paper house for your very own winter village. Come on by the EPL station for paper-making fun for the whole family!
Mariachi Loco
Saturday, January 11 @ 8:15 pm and 9:00 pm
Northern Lights Beer Garden (inside giant igloo)
Mariachi Loco is a band based in Edmonton comprised of some of the best musicians in the city. They love sharing their culture and high energy at any event/Fiesta. Mariachi Loco takes pride in sharing Latin American culture through various rhythms and instruments.
Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.
Esquina Latina
Saturday, January 11 @ 7:15 pm
Northern Lights Beer Garden (inside giant igloo)
As band director of Esquina Latina, Manny Valencia is active in the Latin music industry as a DJ and musician. He has performed at On The Rocks Bar, Heritage Fest, Latin Fest and Edmonton Carnaval. Edmonton has a huge Latin dance scene where he has been able to develop working relations with dance instructors and schools to host Salsa events.
Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.
Pascal Lecours et les Mauvais Caracteres
Sunday, January 12 @ 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm
The Hearth (Hodson Hall, inside Alberta Avenue Community League)
Pascal Lecours et les Mauvais Caracteres is a Francophone musical tribute to Quebec legendary band, "Les Colocs." They also perform high energy Francophone music from Quebec and around the world. It's a high energy show with fun songs exploring many musical genres like swing , reggae, boogie, and a feature section with harmonica and a brass.
Pascal Lecours et les Mauvais Caracteres est un hommage musical francophone au groupe légendaire québécois «Les Colocs». Ils interprètent également de la musique francophone à haute énergie du Québec et du monde entier. C'est un spectacle à haute énergie avec des chansons amusantes explorant de nombreux genres musicaux comme le swing, le reggae, le boogie et une section de fonctionnalités avec harmonica et cuivres.
Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.
Aytahn Ross
Sunday, January 12 @ 1:00 pm
The Hearth (Hodson Hall, inside Alberta Avenue Community League)
The Great Balanzo turns the everyday into an adventure with circus & comedy for all ages. A modern show with a classic feel that’s full of circus tricks, vaudeville classics, a touch of magic, all wrapped up in a silly elegance! Balanzo is played by physical actor and circus artist, Aytahn Ross, who’s been seen live by over a million people in 13 countries around the world. He’s had repeat invitations to Just for Laughs, performed solo for the Governor General of Canada, and performed with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.