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A few new upcoming shows
| CARPENTER @ DOCS w/LIVE ON BRIGHTON & MOMENTS – SATURDAY Saturday, May 7 at 8:00pm Location: Doc Willoughby’s Downtown Pub
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Jam packed weekend of live music in Kelowna – April 29th & 30th
Spring is in the air, and Kelowna’s live music venues got a lot to offer (18 shows to choose from to be exact). Get out and support the local music scene.
Fri Apr 29
Dual CD release and Fundraiser. Windborn & Thomas Kjorven – The House
Danielle Kozlowski – West Jet Wine Tasting, Rotary Centre for the Arts
The Bodegas – Vintner’s Poolside Grill
Murphy’s Lagh – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Scott Thielman – Tom Collins Pub
Shawn Burns – The Minstrel Cafe
Valdy presented by Kelowna Folk Club – East Kelowna Hall
Aegis Fang – Doc Willoughby’s Downtown Pub
Devon Coyote – Grateful Fed
Poppa Dawg – The Blue Gator
Papa Wheely – O’Flannigans Pub
Fields of Green and guests – Flashbacks
Sat Apr 30
Danielle Kozlowski – West Jet Wine Tasting, Rotary Centre for the Arts
Sarah McLachlan – Prospera Place
Fisticuffs – Streaming Cafe
Rob Szabo – The Old Bike Shop Cafe
Murphy’s Lagh – Pheasant & Quail Pub
Rowdymen – The Minstrel Cafe
The Capers CD Release Party – Habitat
Young ‘Uns – The Blue Gator
Papa Wheely – O’Flannigans Pub
The Capers CD Release Party
KISS in Kamloops
Kiss
Interior Savings Centre
Kamloops, BC
Sun, Jun 26, 2011 07:30 PM
Onsale to General Public
Start: Fri, 04/29/11 10:00 AM PDT
Fan Club Bundle
Start: Wed, 04/27/11 12:00 PM PDT
End: Thu, 04/28/11 10:00 PM PDT
Fan Club Presale
Start: Wed, 04/27/11 12:00 PM PDT
End: Thu, 04/28/11 10:00 PM PDT
Venue & Media Presale
Start: Thu, 04/28/11 10:00 AM PDT
End: Thu, 04/28/11 10:00 PM PDT
CA $139.50 (CA $125.00 Ticket + CA $14.50 Fees)
CA $189.50 (CA $175.00 Ticket + CA $14.50 Fees)
Sloan in Penticton – 20th Anniversary tour
Hello Sloan Fans,
We are almost there! The Double Cross will see its official release on May 10th but those in Canada can find it up for pre-sale in the iTunes Canada store. Those who pre-order XX there will get the bonus track “Jesus Loves Me” right away.
Better still…We are proud to announce our new confirmed tour dates. Celebrate twenty years of Sloan as we perform hits and fan favorites from our first ten albums. Most of these shows are our own headlining gigs while some (as noted) are Summer Festival shows.
XX LIVE DATES
May 2011
May 25 Cleveland, OH at Grogshop
May 26 Chicago, IL at Subterranean
May 27 Minneapolis, MN at 400 Bar
May 28 Winnipeg, MB at The Pyramid
May 29 Saskatoon, SK at Louis’ Pub
May 31 Edmonton, AB at Starlite
June 2011
June 1 Calgary, AB at Republic
June 2 Penticton, BC at Barking Parrot
June 3 Vancouver, BC at Commodore Ballroom
June 4 Seattle, WA at Tractor Tavern
June 5 Portland, OR at Doug Fir
June 7 San Francisco, CA at Café Du Nord
June 8 Los Angeles, CA at Bootleg Theatre
June 11 Milton, ON at Milton Rocks Festival
June 22 Toronto, ON at Mod Club
June 24 Philadelphia, at Kung Fu Necktie
June 25 Baltimore, MD at Ottobar
June 27 Vienna, VA at Jammin’Java
June 28 Cambridge, MA at TT The Bear’s
June 29 New York, NY at Bowery Ballroom
June 30 Brooklyn, NY at Knitting Factory
July 2011
July 1 Kanata, ON at Kanata Canada Day Celebration (Festival)
July 21 Meaford, ON at Meaford Hall
July 22 Belleville, ON at Empire Square Live (w/ Stone Temple Pilots)
July 23 London, ON at Rock The Park Festival
July 29 Barrie, ON at Kempenfest (Festival)
July 31 Kenora, ON at Harbourfest (Festival)
August 2011
Aug 6 Chatham, ON at Rockstock (Festival)
We hope to celebrate our 20th Anniversary with you all at a show near you. We are expecting some more Summer dates to be booked and are already working on our Fall tour dates.
Also, stay tuned to the Sloan Store as we have some super-exclusive packages for those of you that are “physically-minded” when it comes to your Sloan album purchases.
XX,
Team Sloan
BCIMA 2011 winners!
See it all on www.BCIMA.org
Special Achievement Award – Presented by ASTRAL RADIO
Andrew Allen
People’s Choice Award – Presented by ASTRAL RADIO
Leah West
Single of the Year Presented by HANNA’S LOUNGE & GRILL
Andrew Allen – Loving You Tonight
Album of the Year – Presented by ASTRAL RADIO
Greg Sczebel -Love And The Lack Thereof
Engineer of the Year – Presented by SW AUDIO
Jim LeGuilloux -Fields Of Green- Blanktown –
Producer of the Year – Presented by SW AUDIO
Greg & Jerry Sczebel –Greg Sczebel -Love And The Lack Thereof
CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year Presented by SW AUDIO
Jude Davison-Circo de Teatro
Music DVD/Video of the Year Presented by GONZO ONLINE
Greg Sczebel -I Will Come
Songwriter of the Year Presented by SOCAN
Greg Sczebel
GROUP of the Year Presented by GONZO ONLINE
Greg Sczebel
New Artist of the Year Presented by ASTRAL RADIO
Thomas Kjorven
Aboriginal Recording of the Year Presented by GONZO ONLINE
Mike Gouchie
Blues Recording of the Year Presented by SALMON ARM ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL
Thomas Kjorven
Concept/Collaboration Recording of the Year Presented by PRESTIGE HOTELS & RESORTS
Jude Davison-Circo de Teatro
Country/Bluegrass Recording of the Year Presented by Premiere Publicity & Production
Mike Gouchie-Shattered Glass
Folk/Traditional Recording of the Year Presented by Premiere Publicity & Production
Miss Quincy-Your Mama Don’t Like Me
Gospel/Christian Recording of the Year Presented by City of Kelowna
Greg Sczebel -Love And The Lack Thereof
Roots/World Recording of the Year Presented by CASTANET
Adham Shaikh -Sonic Frequencies
Instrumental Recording of the Year Presented by CASTANET
Chris Madsen-Song Of The Troubador
Metal Recording of the Year – Presented by The Hungry Chef Catering
Zen Rising -Misunderstood
R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Presented by Premiere Publicity & Production
Greg Sczebel -Love And The Lack Thereof
Rock Recording of the Year Presented by Murphy’s Landing Resort
Fields of Green-Blanktown
Pop/Contemporary Recording of the Year Presented by CASTANET
Greg Sczebel -Love And The Lack Thereof
Urban/Dance Recording of the Year Nominations Presented by The View Winery
Wassabi Collective-Get It
“Artists For Japan” Disaster Relief Concert – May 2nd @ the Kelowna Community Theatre
“Artists For Japan” Disaster Relief Concert
presented by
“Kelowna-Kasugai Sister City Association”
Proceeds will go to The Red Cross.
Doors open at 5:30 pm
…Show Starts at 6:30 pm
Admission “BY DONATION AT THE DOOR”
May 2nd @ the Kelowna Community Theatre
Featuring
“ARTISTS FOR JAPAN” Silent Auction
A live auction of donated works by three renowned local painter’s;
ROD CHARLESWORTH. CONNOR CHARLESWORTH, & ALEX FONG
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
M.C. – Former Mayor Walter Gray
Music by some of Kelowna’s most talented performers:
Yamabiko Taiko Drummers
Robert Fine
Ellen Churchill
Ryan Donn
A special song for Japan by students from Raymer Elementary.
Chloe, Kyle and Company
Jambalaya
David Klaver
Paul Byrne
Jayson Bendera
Ensemble Liberta (Performers from our Japanese sister city, Kasugai).
Neville Bowman
Japanese snacks, treats, coffee, and tea will be served
Looks like a busy month of live music events around Kelowna!
Spring is in the air and Kelowna is gearing up for a busy month of live music events around town. Let’s hope this momentum carries into the summer with lots of great festivals & events. Since BreakOut West in October, we’ve been seeing more local venues supporting live music, and let’s hope that continues.
Here’s a few upcoming highlights!
AwesomeOkanagan.com Launch Party at the Laurel Packinghouse April 16th! The launch party will encompass all that Awesome Okanagan (A-OK) represents including live music, fashion shows, food and beverage vendors, art installments, local exhibitors as well as some great door prizes f…rom participating businesses
Lots of upcoming rock shows at Flashbacks and O’Flanigans – sixdecibels rocks Kelowna!
BC Interior Music Awards – Sat. April 23rd 2011 7pm at the Kelowna Community Theatre… 24 Awards… 8 Performances!! See the regions best new music talent recognized for excellence.
Check out WHAT’S ON Podcast for music and info about local shows and touring artists passing through Kelowna in April!
Johnny Clegg, Buddy Guy and more at the Kelowna Community Theatre!
sixdecibels rocks Kelowna!
Over the past year sixdecibels entertainment has been bringing live music back to Flashbacks on a regular basis. You can catch 3-4 bands on most Friday nights and your cover charges gets you a free drink! Come out and support the local bands and touring artists who are passing through Kelowna!
– Friday, April 29th –Friday Night Live with FIELDS OF GREEN, JOHNNY TANGO, and MIKE EDEL,Flashbacks Nightclub
– Friday, May 6th – BrandAID f. LIVE ON BRIGHTON, Young Sparrows, Lefty, and Scissorkick – Flashbacks
– Friday, May 27th – THREE INCHES OF BLOOD and CANCER BATS, Barn Burner, Waster – Flashbacks, $20 advance / $25 door
– Thurs, June 07– The Matadors, Porch Crawler – O’Flannigans Pub
– Fri. June 24th – STAND DOWN with Bucknife, Cold Driven and Inside It Failed – Flashbacks
– Fri, Aug 05 – Bucknife, No Other Way, Hell Bros – Flashbacks Night Club
– Sun, Aug 07 – Big John Bates, + Burlesque Show – Flashbacks Night Club
What’s On? April, 2011, hosted by Ryan Donn
What’s On? April, 2011, hosted by Ryan Donn
Another installment of Ryan’s great podcast showcasing local artists, and touring artists who are passing through Kelowna.
- Royal Wood – On top of your love – http://www.royalwood.ca/
- Rob Sczabo – That Cold Hard Sell – http://www.robszabo.com/
- Greg Sczebel – I’ve Got that Feeling – http://www.gregsczebel.com
- Aaron Gordon – Blush – http://www.myspace.com/aarongordonmusic
- Wassabi Collective – Summer Drummer – http://www.wassabi.net/
- Aidan Knight – Knitting something nice for you – http://aidanknight.com/
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