Saturday & Sunday • 2:15 pm | Big Bear Yurt (92 & 118 Avenue)
Brianna Lizotte is a fiddle player from Sylvan Lake Alberta. At the age of 10, she took it upon herself to keep music alive in her family. Appearing on TSN for the Canada Winter Games 2019 as well as numerous festivals.
Saturday • 1:00 pm & Sunday • 5:00 pm | The Hearth (9210 - 118 Avenue (Alberta Avenue Community League))
Saturday • 5:00 pm & Sunday • 1:00 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Avenue)
Calvin is a musical prodigy. Having received his first fiddle at the age of 8 and raised on Don Messer’s Jubilee, Calvin has never looked back. To date, he has composed over 800 tunes, many of which have become standard contest and dance tunes played across North America & Europe. His influence in the fiddle world is very evident. He has to his credit, 73 of his own albums & numerous music books of his original tunes. He has played on countless recordings of other artists. In 2010, Calvin was commissioned to compose 5 fiddle tunes (Fiddle Nation) for the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 Opening Ceremonies to represent the various styles of fiddling our country has to offer. In 2011, he was inducted into the ‘North American Fiddler’s Hall of Fame. In 2023, he was inducted into the Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame. Calvin is very active in the teaching aspect of fiddle music and is touted by the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society as one of the driving forces behind the revitalization of fiddle music. Calvin makes his home in St. Paul Alberta where you will find his name on the ‘Welcome to St. Paul’ sign.
Daniel Gervais
Ethan Harty
Saturday • 1:45 pm | Snow Globe Pavilion (93 Street & 118 Avenue (Parking Lot))
Saturday • 4:00 pm | The Hearth (9210 - 118 Avenue (Alberta Avenue Community League))
Chantal Marie began her musical career in Quebec in 1982, performing in many popular cafés and bistros. She is passionate about story songs linked to legends, Canadian and medieval folklore, and her musical influences include Francis Cabrel, Garolou, Michel Fugain, Gordon Lightfoot and Joan Baez. Chantal Marie's popularity in the community is due to her original interpretations of popular French-speaking music. Chantal Marie's vocals and guitar playing create a rich, harmonious sound, which pairs well with her 6 or 12 string Martin guitars. While living in Quebec, she continued to immerse herself in the world of French music, expanding her repertoire. In the mid-80s, Chantal Marie moved to Yellowknife to work in the Canadian Arctic on the Ice Route and continued to perform at various musical venues in Yellowknife and Inuvik. She brought French songs to a new, remote region, with guitarist/singer Robert Auger featured on the recording of the new album "Destinations". She also met John McGale, guitarist, singer and songwriter of the Offenbach group in 1983, and has remained in contact with him over the years.
Chantal Marie has already published “Roads, Paths and Tales” with “The Road Band” a collection of classic Canadian folk, French and Roots songs. We hope you enjoy the music of Chantal Marie and L'Onde Sonore. Please look for us on the club and festival circuit.
Saturday • 5:00 pm | The Hearth (9210 - 118 Avenue (Alberta Avenue Community League))
Their music burns through you in a good way. You want to dance, you want to move, you want to shake, you want to move to the rhythms of their drums. At some point, your heart and their beats merge. I have said enough already! Listen for yourself. They could be the next big thing! They are a newly formed group. They are a sweet blend of the Mediterranean and North Africa. They are Chawacheen.
Saturday • 12:00 pm & Sunday • 4:00 pm | The Hearth (9210 - 118 Avenue (Alberta Avenue Community League))
Sunday • 12:00 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Avenue)
Saturday • 4:00 pm | Snow Globe Pavilion (93 Street & 118 Avenue (Parking Lot))
Daniel Gervais is a 2x Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion. He has a M.Mus in classical music from the University of Alberta. He plays a wide variety of styles ranging from Old Time and Celtic, to Gypsy Jazz and Classical. Some of his performance highlights include the 2011 London Olympics, international dance festivals in France, fiddle soloist with ESO for Canada 150 and fiddle soloist with the Regina Symphony Orchestra.
Sunday • 1:15 pm, 3:15 pm | Snow Globe Pavilion (93 Street & 118 Avenue (Parking Lot))
The Diamonds Band consists of Craig Repchuk- Accordion, Keyboards, and Vocals; Benjamin Christiani- Violin & vocals; -Rick Chomyn- Lead / Rhythm Guitars and Vocals ; Ihor Nedoshytko, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Accordion and Vocals. The band has been performing for 18 years throughout Alberta.
The Diamonds band is known far and wide for their snappy polkas, dreamy waltzes, beautiful foxtrots, traditional Ukrainian dance numbers, other ethnic music, rock ’n roll, Latin American and country music.
A night club dance, a wedding dance, a stage presentation, a banquet, or any type of party, “The Diamonds Band” will suit the type of occasion with their up-beat dance music.
All the band members are versatile musicians with many years of experience. Their sincere dedication and love of music is evident in the energy they bring to every performance. The Diamonds Band plays on a regular basis for dances throughout Edmonton and the province for audiences that keep on coming back for more.
Craig Repchuk - Accordion, piano, vocals- Craig has been playing the accordion since the age of six and professionally since the age of twelve when he began with the Checkmate Band and performed with them for eighteen years. He has also played with numerous other bands and for the past 20 years The Diamonds Band has been his passion to play the music he grew up listening to. Craig was inducted into the Canadian Ukrainian Music Hall of Honor and received the award at the 2017 Pysanka Festival. Craig likes to play all types of music and enjoys learning new songs and music
Benjamin Christiani – Violin, vocals- Benjamin has been playing the fiddle since the young age of four. In July of 2017 he placed first in the Alberta Open category at the Grand North American Fiddle Championship in Radway. He also competed in the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship representing Alberta fiddlers and gained immense experience competing with other fiddle players from across Canada. Ben has taught violin for the Wild Rose Fiddlers Association and is currently an instructor for the Alberta Society of Fiddlers fiddle camps. He also participates in workshops, dances, and festivals around the province. He enjoys working on the family farm and works as a mechanical engineering technologist. He is eager to continue his career in music and looks forward to future performances.
Rick Chomyn – Lead, rhythm guitar, vocals- Rick started playing guitar at a very young age and has been passionate about making music from as far back as he can remember. Since his teen years, Rick’s sights have been set on playing in a band and entertaining people with his music. An accomplished guitarist/musician, he has played in an assortment of bands over the years and since 1983 has been the lead guitarist for local Edmonton band, The Playboys. In October 2016 Rick joined The Diamonds Band. Although Rick’s spectrum of interest of music genres is broad, his ethnic heritage sparks a particular passion for Old Time and Ukrainian music. Rick is a devoted family man and retired Locomotive Engineer but has no plan of retiring from playing music and entertaining people. After all, according to Rick “music is what feelings sound like”……..
Ihor Nedoshytko – Bass guitar, lead guitar, accordion, vocals: Ihor began his musical studies at age 6 on accordion with Edmonton violinist/accordionist, Stefan Maslij (Maslyee). He began playing weddings and dances at age 15 with local Ukrainian dance bands and musicians like Metro Radomsky. Ihor has studied jazz and classical guitar and has worked with local big bands like "The Edmonton Swing Band" & "The Trocadero Orchestra. Ihor is a retired music educator and has taught Junior High/High School Band, choir, elementary music including the Orff and Kodaly philosophies of music. He continues to facilitate "The Hawaiian Treasures Ensemble" originally formed by the late Edmonton steel guitarist George Lake.
Sunday • 12:00 pm | The Hearth (9210 - 118 Avenue (Alberta Avenue Community League))
Sunday • 4:00 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Avenue)
John Calverley is the violinist and leader of the Felt Hat String Band. The group includes some of Canada’s finest professional musicians playing in the hot swing-jazz style. This quartet which includes violin, two guitars, and bass, came about from a love of the 1930’s Gypsy-Jazz pioneered by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The Felt Hat String Band performs melodies from the canon of this genre in a new and refreshing way, while staying true to the origins of this classic sound. The Felt Hat String Band is: John Calverley - violin, Jamie Philp - Guitar, Don Ehret - guitar, Josh McHan - Bass.
Saturday & Sunday • 5:15 pm | Big Bear Yurt (92 & 118 Avenue)
Inuinnait Drum Dancing: Elder Connie Kanayok McCrae and Jaynine McCrae share Inuinnait culture and tradition through song, drumming, dance. Now in her 70’s, Kanayok, is still writing & singing about her culture and traditions; and passing this knowledge on to her daughter, Jaynine.
Saturday • 1:00 pm | Snow Globe Pavilion (93 Street & 118 Avenue (Parking Lot))
Ivan Touko (He/Him) is one of Alberta’s Top 30 under 30, a dance instructor and a community builder that is passionate about bringing people together, organizing grassroots initiatives and uplifting underserved communities through collaborations and resources-sharing. Originally from Cameroon, Ivan moved to Edmonton about 8 years ago. Through his work with La Connexional, a social enterprise founded in 2017 and based in Edmonton, that strives to empower & promote African, Black, Caribbean and Latinx (ABCL) cultures in Alberta & beyond; and the Black-Owned Market (BOM) of Edmonton (YEG), a volunteer collective that creates online and physical spaces that empowers & promotes Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs; Ivan truly understand how to create and nurture community initiatives.
Saturday & Sunday • 1:15 pm | Big Bear Yurt (92 & 118 Avenue)
Saturday • 4:00 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Avenue)
Jason Kodie is an Edmonton based musician who has been an integral member in a variety of projects and bands. He has performed at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Place des Arts in Montréal, The Smithsonian in Washington DC, with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and a range of venues from house concerts to premier venues throughout Western Canada. With accordion as his primary instrument, he is equally versatile as a pianist, composer, and arranger. He is a member of Captain Tractor, Le Fuzz, The McGowan Family band, and is a sought-after session player. Jason was a founding member of ‘Ze Punterz’, the house band for the Edmonton Fringes’ Late Nite Cabaret, and has been involved with ‘Flying Canoe Volant’ festival as their musical curator. He is often seen at various street performer festivals with his Piano Bike, under the pseudonym ‘Dr Chops’. Further, he has done over 30 sound designs with various theatre companies and is currently working on a project with Théâtre Niveau Parking in Québec on a co-production with l’Unithéâtre for their upcoming show ‘Trout Stanley’.
Saturday • 2:00 pm & Sunday • 3:00 pm | The Hearth (9210 - 118 Avenue (Alberta Avenue Community League))
At once elemental and unearthly, Jay Gilday’s voice is a raw and gorgeous siren of the Canadian north, fusing hymnal anguish with driving rhythm and blues. And he is about to inscribe a special chapter in Canadian music history.
As a songwriter, Jay threads together the colours of his own ancestral traditions: Dene spirituals, Irish ballads, Canadian folk and rock. He was raised in a family of accomplished musicians on the tundra of Yellowknife, where his music electrifies its never-ending days and nights.
Whether on the main stage of a summer festival or headlining a shadowy cabaret, Jay captivates. He is equally arresting as a solo performer, crooning over acoustic guitar and piano, as the front-man of an eight-piece rock band, baiting dance floors with infectious hooks and boundless energy.
What sets Jay apart is the unfailing authenticity that accompanies his rare talents. His craft is unfettered by pageantry or put-on, and the intensity of his delivery is a product of conviction, rather than coaching.
His second full-length record, Faster than Light (2016), has earned Gilday Indigenous Artist of the Year from the Western Canadian Music Awards (2017), Singer-songwriter of the Year, and Artists to Watch from the Edmonton Music Awards (2017).
Jay is currently based in Edmonton, Alberta where his considerable fan base has learned what the rest of the country is about to find out: Jay Gilday owns one of the most arresting and important voices in Canadian music today.
Sunday • 2:15 pm | Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (9225 - 118 Avenue)
The Jim Serediak Trio includes Jim on acoustic guitar/vocals, Jamie Philp on electric guitar/lap steel guitar and John Towill on electric bass.
The trio perform songs which Jim has written and recorded over the past decade or so. These songs carry the trademark of possessing thoughtful, engaging lyrics covering topics of environmental protection, travel, relationships and spirituality to name but a few. The vocals are presented over a bed of intriguing finger-style acoustic guitar, evocative bass lines and multi-coloured electic guitar themes. A representative sample may be heard and viewed on www.jimserediak.com/home and www.jango.com/music/Jim+Serediak as well as iTunes. Jim’s music is often heard on CKUA and CBC.
The Jim Serediak Trio can set up and be ready to perform in as little as 15 minutes and requires merely enough space to stand comfortably on stage with room for one small electric guitar amp and one small bass amp. Jim requires one vocal mic and a DI for his acoustic guitar. Both the electric guitar and bass can provide a direct out from their amps in the event that the sound technician requires this. An additional vocal mic is required for the electric guitarist. The trio can easily strike the set in 15 minutes.
The trio is as accommodating as possible in regard to fulfilling any performance times and dates offered, however bookings on weekends (day time) and weekdays (after 5 pm) are easiest to arrange, in the event that there is the option.
Please check The Jim Serediak Trio out at the above indicated sources and feel free to contact Jim at colljim@mcsnet.ca or (587) 280-1722 (text or call) anytime for additional info.
Saturday • 12:00 pm & Sunday • 4:00 pm | The Hearth (9210 - 118 Avenue (Alberta Avenue Community League))
Saturday • 1:15 pm, 5:15 pm & Sunday • 1:15 pm | Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (9225 - 118 Avenue)
Saturday • 4:00 pm | Snow Globe Pavilion (93 Street & 118 Avenue (Parking Lot))
Sunday • 12:00 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Avenue)
Alberta, Canada based singer-songwriter, guitarist & producer, Joël Lavoie, has been honing his craft since he first picked up the guitar at the age of 12.
Joël has studied Blues, Rock, Metal, Jazz, Country and Folk styles from various parts of the world, but his main passion has always been the Blues. Joël brings a unique approach his song writing, blending various styles from the Americas and Western Africa and crafts songs in both French and English languages.
Saturday • 12:00 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Avenue)
Saturday • 3:15 pm | Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (9225 - 118 Avenue)
Julien loves to wear hats! In fact, he wears many hats in his life. He is an avid teacher, a versatile musician and an actor, producer and director for the Musicalmania! troupe that performs across Alberta. His band Angelitos writes songs in English, French and Spanish and they play music that makes you dance!
Julien aime porter des chapeaux! En fait, il porte plusieurs chapeaux dans sa vie. Il est un enseignant passionné, un musicien polyvalent et un comédien, producteur et directeur pour la troupe Musicalmania! qui présente à travers l’Alberta. Son groupe Angelitos compose des chansons en anglais, en francais et en espagnol et ils jouent de la musique qui fait danser!
Saturday • 3:00 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Avenue)
Saturday • 4:15 pm | Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (9225 - 118 Avenue)
She’s got one of those voices that can stop you in your tracks to find out who’s singing. That largely self-developed gift has led her experience in varied musical genres from an early age, and she has the songwriting craft to match.
But in the end, the most important facet to the progressive-alternative pop and soul sound of the artist who calls herself Karimah might be the passion she brings to what she’s doing.
Saturday • 6:30 pm | The Hearth (9210 118 Avenue (Alberta Avenue Community League))
Le Fuzz is an original band from Edmonton that defines unique with their fusion of languages, instruments, skill and diversity. Their music is an infectious blend of language and rhythm, the result of 20 years of gigs and journeys. Le Fuzz Has recorded two full length albums with Scott Franchuk (www.riverdalerecorders.com) and are working towards a 3rd release. The Band was formed in 2002 and they released their first record in 2006 - 'Vie la Vida!’ “….mischievous voyageur mayhem” – Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal November ‘07. In 2014 they released their sophomore album ‘Usona’, a live off the floor record with a spirit of fearless musical exploration. Le Fuzz is energetic, creative, original and delivers a spectacular live show suitable for all ages.
Le groupe est bien capable d'offrir un spectacle tout en français. Depuis leur naissance, Le Fuzz a eu l'appui de plusieurs organismes francophone à travers l'ouest du Canada. Ça nous fera le plaisir mais surtout l'honneur d'être parmi votre programmation.
Arts on the Ave Fundraiser Takeover! Tickets: $20 for one show $35 for both shows, ages 12-17 half price, kids get in free! Scholarships available contact (780) 471-1580 prior to January 19, 2024. Buy Tickets Here!
Saturday • 6:30 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Avenue)
Now that they are young adults, these former ôcole secondaire de Beaumont Composite High School still enjoy getting together and play their French Band répertoire that took them many places in Alberta throughout their High School years. They are happy to be back at the Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival.
Formé lorsqu'ils étaient en neuvième année à l'École J.E. Lapointe de Beaumont, le groupe musical Les Petits Garçons jouent encore leurs interprétations de la musique québécoise et française des années 70 jusqu'à plus récemment. Ils sont heureux de revenir au Deep Freeze : un festival d’hiver byzantin.
Saturday • 6:30 pm | Snow Globe Pavilion (93 Street & 118 Avenue (Parking Lot))
Manny V. Y Su Esquina Latina - Edmontons very own. Established in 2017. Esquina Latina is formed by various professional musicians from all over Latin America now calling Edmonton home.
Latin music has developed into mainstream and almost any given night in major cities you will come across Latin events with a huge dancer following. Esquína Latina is dedicated to making the crowd dance and feel like your in the tropics.
Arts on the Ave Fundraiser Takeover! Tickets: $20 for one show $35 for both shows, ages 12-17 half price, kids get in free! Scholarships available contact (780) 471-1580 prior to January 19, 2024. Buy Tickets Here!
Saturday • 1:00 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Avenue)
Saturday • 2:15 pm | Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (9225 - 118 Avenue)
Marc Halun and The Ranger Creek Wranglers are a three piece acoustic band from the Edmonton area who write, compose and perform their own music. They also are very versed in performing several different styles of cover music, including many Francophone songs. Marc Halun and The Ranger Creek Wranglers est un groupe acoustique de trois musiciens de la région d'Edmonton qui écrit, compose et interprète sa propre musique. Ils sont également très versés dans l'interprétation de plusieurs styles différents de reprises, y compris de nombreuses chansons francophones.