Western Canada Theatre/ Theatrefront Production, Created by Theatrefront
In South Africa, “ubuntu” refers to the spirit of community, the belief that humanity is tied together.
In this critically acclaimed multi-cultural production, ghosts haunt a man and a woman, continents apart, as they are drawn together to discover the secrets of their past. This international collaboration of Canadian and South African artists traces the ties that bind us all, with spirited storytelling, music and dance.
Theatrefront and Kamloops’ Western Canada Theatre have joined forces to bring this production to audiences in British Columbia.
On July 6-8 Kelowna’s Waterfront Park will be transformed into a tropical oasis of music and art. The event features 2 stages showcasing some of the biggest names in Indie, Rock and Alternative, as well as some of the most talented up and coming names in Canadian music. With local and international art exhibits and installations, an exhibitor village, lakeside beverage gardens, interactive kids areas, and more!
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KELOHA will have 2 stages and feature some of the hottest names in Rock, Indie and Alternative….
March 16th, 2012
East Kelowna Hall, 2704 East Kelowna Rd. at 8:00 pm.
$20 general admission
With a songwriting career that spans more than 30 years, Ron Hynes is a six-time East Coast Music Award winner, a Genie Award winner and a past Juno, CCMA and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee. He’s been recipient of both Artist of the Year and the prestigious Arts Achievement Award from the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. John’s Folk Arts Council. Ron Hynes also holds an Honorary PhD from Memorial University for his songwriting and cont ribution to the cultural life of his beloved home province of Newfoundland.
Frequently referred to as the “man of a thousand songs”, Ron Hynes’ songs have been covered by dozens of artists worldwide, including Emmylou Harris, Christy Moore, Mary Black, Denny Doherty, Murray McLauchlan, Valdy, John McDermott, Terry Kelly, Prairie Oyster, The Good Brothers, Shaye, The Cottars and most recently, classical soprano Hayley Westenra.
Ron Hynes began his career as a singer-songwriter on the coffeehouse circuit in the early seventies and while on a Canadian theatre tour with The Mummers Troupe in ’76, he composed a song called “Sonny’s Dream” that’s become a folk classic performed and recorded by artists all over the world. He was a founding member of the Wonderful Grand Band, a musical comedy show featuring a six-piece traditional/folk/rock band together with various members of Codco.
In the fall of 2010 Ron’s new CD “Stealing Genius” was released by Borealis Records. Also, the feature film about Ron’s life “The Man of a Thousand Songs” debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival to sold-out audiences and critical praise.
Ron Hynes tours regularly throughout Canada and abroad, attracting enthusiastic audiences wherever he performs.
Saturday, March 17th
Party starts at 3pm going to 1am
$10 per ticket (at the pub) only 200 tickets available
19+ show
Party includes:
Prizes for Best Dressed Leprechauns
LIVE Irish Dancers at 4pm
LIVE Music from 3pm – 1am 3 – 7pm | Tad & the Twins: Tad Goddard from Prism and Alfie Galpin from the Headpins 8pm | Conroy Ross
Guinness Giveaways including a beer fridge and accessories
Great specials on Guinness Pints ($5.00) and Boddingtons Tall Cans ($5.00)
The nominees for the 2012 JUNO Awards were announced by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in Toronto Feb. 7th.
Among the other nominees were Newfoundland’s rising stars the Once, nominated for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year : Group, for their Borealis/Universal album ‘Row Upon Row of the People They Know’.
An unprecedented rise has seen the group go in just three years from playing at a dinner theatre in Trinity to national and international tours. In the past year they have headlined shows right across Canada, Britain, Ireland, Denmark and most recently Australia.
Produced by Mark Neary, the CD has been well received by media and fans nation-wide and today’s announcement is proof that the Once have captured the country’s attention with their heartfelt delivery of both original and traditional Newfoundland songs.
“This nomination feels like nothing we’ve felt before. We’ve always been humbled and delighted by any recognition, but this is extra-special,” said Andrew Dale, who along with Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill makes up the trio known as the Once.
“We wanted people to recognize more of ourselves, all three of us in this record. It’s a much better representation of us, and how we want to progress as a band. We felt this was an important next step, and we are delighted that people have connected with that. We hope this will be the start of something that will last for a while.”
The Once are currently performing in Saskatchewan, and will be touring throughout North America for the rest of the year. They are managed by Bob Hallett, a frequent Juno nominee in his own right with Great Big Sea and Shelley Chase of Garrison Hill Entertainment in St. John’s.
The 2012 JUNO Awards Broadcast will air live on CTV the evening of Sunday, April 1 from Scotiabank Place in Ottawa.
Portage & Main swing through Kelowna again this Saturday night. Check them out at Fernando’s at 8pm. Come early for some great authentic Mexican food!
By Alex Hudson
Starting this week…. audiences across Canada will get a taste of some folk-tinged pop rock from the West Coast when Vancouver peers Portage & Main and Redbird link up for a tour.
The outing launches with a hometown show on March 9 at the Media Club. After that, the bands will head across to the Prairies to Ontario and Quebec. They’ll go as far east as Montreal before heading back west. The Facebook page promoting the trip also promises “more dates TBA.”
In addition to the collaborative gigs, each band will play a separate show during Canadian Music Week in Toronto. Redbird will swing by the Freetimes Cafe on March 21, while Portage & Main will hit up the Rivoli on March 23 for a Music BC showcase with Current Swell, Acres of Lions, the British Columbians and more.
In addition to booking dates, Redbird will release their single “The Tower” for free through Bandcamp on February 27. Until then, see the show schedule below and hear Redbird’s prior EP,We’re All Friends and Lovers Until It Falls Apart, at the bottom of the page.
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