Steamboats and Railways, Love and Loss, Triumphs, and Tragedies The Canadian West is a land of legends, where pioneers and outlaws, heroes and villains, steamboats and railways, fur trade and rebellion, love and loss, and triumph and tragedy shaped the nation’s destiny. Tim Isberg, a singer/songwriter, veteran soldier, and gifted storyteller, invites you to explore our fascinating history based on his acclaimed third album 'Prairie Fire', featuring original story songs that breathe life into the captivating tales of events and characters of the 19th century Canadian Prairies and Western Plains. From the arrival of the railway that sparked a boom in immigration and commerce, to the legendary scout Jerry Potts who aided the arrival of the North West Mounted Police and relations with indigenous peoples, to the steamboats on the Saskatchewan River that transported goods and people across the vast territory, to the letters from an early Mountie to his fiancée in Toronto that reveal the hardships and joys of frontier life, each song is a window into the lives of those who shaped the Canadian west. Through his artful storytelling in Prairie Fire, Tim Isberg not only entertains but also educates, offering audiences a melodious journey through our nation’s formative years.

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Presented by Martin Kerr Music Ltd.

Martin Kerr's troubadour dreams just keep on coming true. The British/Canadian singer-songwriter made legions of new fans around the world this year, opening for Dermot Kennedy, Walk Off The Earth, Blue Rodeo and The Strumbellas. Don't miss his highly anticipated return to Festival Place with brand new songs and fan favourites like You're Amazing and Don't Listen to Me.

Presented by Reach Mission Foundation

The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye are all legends created by the Motown Sound! Las Vegas Performer/Producer Terrell Edwards returns home to Sherwood Park taking us back to revisit the glory days of the 60’s and 70’s Motown Music. The glitz the glamour, the harmonies and melodies of the Motown sound will be revisited right before your very eyes!

Presented by Reach Mission Foundation

The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye are all legends created by the Motown Sound! Las Vegas Performer/Producer Terrell Edwards returns home to Sherwood Park taking us back to revisit the glory days of the 60’s and 70’s Motown Music. The glitz the glamour, the harmonies and melodies of the Motown sound will be revisited right before your very eyes!

Presented by Martin Kerr Music Ltd.

Martin Kerr's troubadour dreams just keep on coming true. The British/Canadian singer-songwriter made legions of new fans around the world this year, opening for Dermot Kennedy, Walk Off The Earth, Blue Rodeo and The Strumbellas. Don't miss his highly anticipated return to Festival Place with brand new songs and fan favourites like You're Amazing and Don't Listen to Me.

The Northern Pikes are one of a handful of acts that have a permanent footprint on the psyche of generations of Canadian rock and pop fans. Since first forming in Saskatoon in 1984, the group has had one platinum album with 1990’s Snow in June, four gold LPs, and eight hit singles that remain mainstays across the country. Its latest album, TIME to TIME, released June 9, 2023 across all digital platforms, and on LP and CD, finds the band taking a step back to reflect on and revisit the best-loved tracks from Snow in June. The Pikes have stripped the songs down to their essentials and created fresh acoustic arrangements of “Dream Away,” “Love These Hands,” “Kiss Me You Fool,” “She Ain't Pretty,” “Green Fields,” “Girl With a Problem,” and the title track. They’ve also included three new songs that seamlessly fit into flow with “Only a Lover's Dream,” “The Things You Saw in Me,” and “Taken.” All of the tunes feature The Pikes’ core trademarks, including gorgeous vocal harmonies, pulsing basslines, lush and piercing guitar, and kinetic, creative drumming. The band’s lineup includes vocalist and bassist Jay Semko, vocalist and lead guitarist Bryan Potvin, and drummer Don Schmid, who’ve been together as a working unit, on and off, since 1986. It also features vocalist and guitarist Kevin Kane, co-founder of the iconic Grapes of Wrath, who joined as a full-time member in 2017. In addition, the recording includes guest appearances from violinist Donald MacLennan and keyboardist Glenn Patscha.

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Presented by Paquette Produtions

Back by popular demand! Paquette Productions is proud to announce the return of one of the most anticipated Elvis shows of the year, A Tribute to Elvis in Concert , featuring two of the world’s most coveted Elvis Tribute Artists known today: Pete Paquette from Toronto and Chris Connor from the United Kingdom. This dynamic duo have been performing their amazing Tribute show in front of thousands of Elvis fans across our nation. Accompanied by a nine piece band, their incredible talents and showmanship makes this show a MUST SEE live concert for any rock’n roll music fan.

Canada’s Premier Elvis Tribute Artist, Pete Paquette a multi-award winning performer who has toured across Canada with his self-produced show The Elvis Concert , will set the stage with his explosive energy, recreating a performance of two of the King’s most defining moments of his career, from his early early Rock & Roll years to the electrifying 1968 Comeback Special in the famous Black Leather Outfit.

Direct from the United Kingdom, Chris Connor from the World Famous Elvis Show , within a few short years has skyrocketed himself to becoming one of the most popular and sought after Elvis Tribute Artist in the world. His natural looks and voice astound his audiences at every concert. Chris delivers a powerful tribute to Elvis in the Concert Years which will leave you mesmerized from beginning to end. Recently, Chris was named one of the top Tribute Acts by the Telegraph Journal UK.

Presented by Paquette Produtions

Back by popular demand! Paquette Productions is proud to announce the return of one of the most anticipated Elvis shows of the year, A Tribute to Elvis in Concert , featuring two of the world’s most coveted Elvis Tribute Artists known today: Pete Paquette from Toronto and Chris Connor from the United Kingdom. This dynamic duo have been performing their amazing Tribute show in front of thousands of Elvis fans across our nation. Accompanied by a nine piece band, their incredible talents and showmanship makes this show a MUST SEE live concert for any rock’n roll music fan.

Canada’s Premier Elvis Tribute Artist, Pete Paquette a multi-award winning performer who has toured across Canada with his self-produced show The Elvis Concert , will set the stage with his explosive energy, recreating a performance of two of the King’s most defining moments of his career, from his early early Rock & Roll years to the electrifying 1968 Comeback Special in the famous Black Leather Outfit.

Direct from the United Kingdom, Chris Connor from the World Famous Elvis Show , within a few short years has skyrocketed himself to becoming one of the most popular and sought after Elvis Tribute Artist in the world. His natural looks and voice astound his audiences at every concert. Chris delivers a powerful tribute to Elvis in the Concert Years which will leave you mesmerized from beginning to end. Recently, Chris was named one of the top Tribute Acts by the Telegraph Journal UK.

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It’s 1973 - PETER GABRIEL's famous theatrics and GENESIS' musical apex produce some of the most iconic images and sounds of the 70’s, enjoying to this day a cult following.

A TIMELESS CLASSIC.

THE MUSICAL BOX, who shared the stage with PHIL COLLINS and STEVE HACKETT as performing guests and acclaimed by more than a million spectators in some of the most prestigious venues in the world such as London’s ROYAL ALBERT HALL and Paris’ OLYMPIA, will perform the emblematic 1973 show in painstaking detail - starting Fall 2023.

TAKE A LITTLE TRIP BACK

PETER GABRIEL

"TMB recreated, very accurately I must say, what Genesis was doing. I saw them in Bristol with my children so they could see what their father did back then"

PHIL COLLINS

"They're not a tribute band, they have taken a period and are faithfully reproducing it in the same way that someone would do a theatrical production.

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In the Howl Masquerade Norman celebrates this colourful tradition and has everyone singing, laughing and howling. Norman’s passion for songwriting, storytelling and comedy has taken him to amazing concerts and communities throughout the world. His ability to find ageless melodies and interesting subject matter brings laughter and singing to audiences big and small. His accolades include a JUNO and several WCMA awards. Norman has written and recorded for Disney records, CBC, Shari Lewis, Max and Ruby and many others.

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In the Howl Masquerade Norman celebrates this colourful tradition and has everyone singing, laughing and howling. Norman’s passion for songwriting, storytelling and comedy has taken him to amazing concerts and communities throughout the world. His ability to find ageless melodies and interesting subject matter brings laughter and singing to audiences big and small. His accolades include a JUNO and several WCMA awards. Norman has written and recorded for Disney records, CBC, Shari Lewis, Max and Ruby and many others.

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In the Howl Masquerade Norman celebrates this colourful tradition and has everyone singing, laughing and howling. Norman’s passion for songwriting, storytelling and comedy has taken him to amazing concerts and communities throughout the world. His ability to find ageless melodies and interesting subject matter brings laughter and singing to audiences big and small. His accolades include a JUNO and several WCMA awards. Norman has written and recorded for Disney records, CBC, Shari Lewis, Max and Ruby and many others.

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Do you remember listening to an entire album? The thrill of dropping the needle on the greatest music ever recorded? Classic Albums Live does.

Classic Albums Live takes the greatest Classic Rock albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut.

“We pay homage to the album in the first half, then let loose with the hits in the second,” explains founder Craig Martin. “These albums and artists hold sacred places in people’s hearts, and as fans ourselves, we aim to exceed expectations and deliver an unforgettable experience. It’s this unwavering passion and dedication to authenticity that defines the very soul of CAL and resonates deeply with audiences.

Blue Moon Marquee writes and performs original compositions influenced by anything that swings, jumps or grooves. A.W. Cardinal (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass (vocals/bass/drums) have played for a vast gamut of crowds at jazz clubs, Lindy Hop dance halls, folk venues, blues haunts, hospitals, prisons, markets, motorcycle joints, dive bars and prestigious festival stages. Colette not only commands the upright bass but also brings the rhythm with her feet on a custom foot drum kit, all while singing in her signature honey-dipped tone. Cardinal’s distinctive and soulful vocals barrel out like a raging bull while his guitar crackles with the swinging energy of jazz-tinged blues.

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With a soulful voice and captivating stage presence, Julian’s unique blend of blues, roots, and folk music has earned him a growing fanbase and critical acclaim not only in Canada but also in Europe and the US. He’s earned four JUNO Award nominations (including one this year for Roots Album of the Year for “Beyond The Reservoir”) , along with a six Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist and English Songwriter of the Year - won Solo Artist in 2022, five Native American Music Award nominations, plus a nomination for Canada’s most prestigious music accolade, the Polaris Music Prize.

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Hawksley Workman is a JUNO Award-winning and Gold Record certified singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since his ground-breaking self-produced indie debut For Him and The Girls (1999) through to chart-topping singles of 2020, Hawksley has careened between major label international smash hits to Canadiana soaked indie releases. Boasting a catalogue of 17 solo records, Hawksley’s genre defying style strings together folk, chart pop and irrepressible cabaret. His show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak and tales of end-times have garnered him a league of devoted fans. Performing over a thousand shows worldwide, Hawksley has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall and The Olympia in Paris. For a uniquely Canadian artist Hawksley has built loyal fan bases in the UK, France, Norway and Australia launching many successful tours, demystifying and delighting fans while drawing on an enviable catalogue of mischievous favourites, glammy stompers and heartfelt hymns to small town Canada.

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 Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating country music’s greatest outlaw. The Story Of Waylon Jennings will take you through the incredible life and music of the legendary singer through live performances, riveting stories and multimedia. You’ll hear his chart-topping hits including “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”, “Luckenbach Texas”, “The Theme From Dukes Of Hazzard” and “Suspicious Minds” (which he recorded with his wife Jessie Colter). You’ll also be told about his incredible journey from poverty to playing bass for Buddy Holly to becoming one of the most popular and important artists in country music history. In his career spanning six decades, he sold over 40 million records, played to millions of fans around the world, battled addiction, changed the music industry … and carried dynamite on his bus. The Story Of Waylon Jennings pays tribute to the rebel spirit and enduring legacy of a true country music outlaw.

The Story Of Waylon Jennings features Bill Hanson, the vocalist for numerous touring acts including 15 years with the band Kidd Country and Country Music Alberta's two-time Horizon Female Artist of the Year Mariya Stokes.

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From the Great Northern Plains, Little Miss Higgins struts and serenades her way onto any stage playing music brewed up in early country blues, jazz and folk. For over 15 years, she has performed, toured, collaborated, recorded and released 5 independent albums. Her music has won three Western Canadian Music Awards and received JUNO and Maple Blues Awards nominations. Now, along with motherhood, Higgins has the newest addition to her list of accomplishments, MY HOME, MY HEART.

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Presented by White Orchid Promotions Ltd

Direct from the United Kingdom!

11 amazing tributes in 1 spectacular multi-diva show. Featuring some of the UK's premier tribute acts and West End performers. So, get ready to be blown away by the ultimate celebration of some of the most iconic female artists of all time! Featuring the likes of Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, Gloria Estefan, Blondie, Katy Perry, Annie Lennox, Adele, Abba and more. With a repertoire spanning five decades, this show is a non-stop party of all your favourite songs from these legendary ladies. Get ready to dance, sing and be swept away by the energy and excitement of this spectacular, fast-paced performance. Don't miss out on this amazing tribute to some of the greatest female artists of all time!

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The western Canadian singer-songwriter is an elusive artist — onstage, offstage, and in the studio — seamlessly weaving between the outlaw country, Western, and indie-folk realms with an honest curiosity and rowdy devotion to each. He was raised with the tried and true DIY sentiment of “if you want something done, you gotta do it yourself” launching his career recording in his basement, printing his own shirts, booking his own tours, being his own manager and publicist… whatever it took to get it done. He toured for years with the indie-metal band the smalls, and later turned his sights to writing Western songs, creating a unique and quirky hybrid writing style along the way. He has received multiple domestic and international award nominations and wins. In 2022, Lund won his 14th career Canadian Country Music Award and made his debut at the historic Grand Ole Opry earlier this year as well. His album of originals, El Viejo, was released in February 2024.

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PRIVATE EVENT - Volya/Volya School/Koperoush/Volya Alumni Members only

On November 9th, 2024, we are celebrating Zhenia’s 25th anniversary as artistic director of Volya/Volya School, his 15th anniversary as artistic director of Koperoush and his 30th year in Canada. The event will be held at Festival Place in Sherwood Park and will consist of a surprise performance for him followed by a catered reception.

The western Canadian singer-songwriter is an elusive artist — onstage, offstage, and in the studio — seamlessly weaving between the outlaw country, Western, and indie-folk realms with an honest curiosity and rowdy devotion to each. He was raised with the tried and true DIY sentiment of “if you want something done, you gotta do it yourself” launching his career recording in his basement, printing his own shirts, booking his own tours, being his own manager and publicist… whatever it took to get it done. He toured for years with the indie-metal band the smalls, and later turned his sights to writing Western songs, creating a unique and quirky hybrid writing style along the way. He has received multiple domestic and international award nominations and wins. In 2022, Lund won his 14th career Canadian Country Music Award and made his debut at the historic Grand Ole Opry earlier this year as well. His album of originals, El Viejo, was released in February 2024.

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Recognized as a true Canadian icon, singer-songwriter Jane Siberry has released over fifteen records, including her beloved signature Calling All Angels. The singer’s songs have also been covered by numerous artists, including k.d. lang with her stunning renditions of Love is Everything and the 23rd Psalm-inspired The Valley. A unique blend of folk and pop music, Siberry’s shows are where a song can become a story of its own; full of laughter, thrills and the unexpected!

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Paquette Productions presents:

Direct from Las Vegas!

It's Saturday Night Fever every night with "The Australian Bee Gees Show - A Tribute to the Bee Gees". One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated live in concert. You'll hear hits like, "Staying Alive", "You Should Be Dancing," "How Deep Is Your Love," and "Jive Talkin.”

The performers' authentic take on the trio's clothes, style and moves showcase five decades of the Brothers Gibb's success as rock and disco legends, while audiences groove to their memorable music and are immersed in the disco era. The President of the Bee Gees Fan Club, USA has said, "In my opinion they are the best Bee Gees tribute in the world!" The Las Vegas Review Journal has named them Best Tribute Show for 2015.

Paquette Productions presents:

Direct from Las Vegas!

It's Saturday Night Fever every night with "The Australian Bee Gees Show - A Tribute to the Bee Gees". One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated live in concert. You'll hear hits like, "Staying Alive", "You Should Be Dancing," "How Deep Is Your Love," and "Jive Talkin.”

The performers' authentic take on the trio's clothes, style and moves showcase five decades of the Brothers Gibb's success as rock and disco legends, while audiences groove to their memorable music and are immersed in the disco era. The President of the Bee Gees Fan Club, USA has said, "In my opinion they are the best Bee Gees tribute in the world!" The Las Vegas Review Journal has named them Best Tribute Show for 2015.

Jake Vaadeland is a self taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada. His traditional sound and unique style could be defined as a blend of Bluegrass and 50s Rockabilly. Jake strives to write and play with a focus on storytelling and messages that he hopes his audience can relate to, all packaged in foot stomping, high energy performances with The Sturgeon River Boys.

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Presented by Invictus Entertainment Group

It all "Started With a Song" over ten years ago, and ever since, Brett Kissel has had an extraordinary rise to superstardom in the Canadian country music scene. With three Platinum and ten Gold singles, two Gold-certified albums, and 18 Top-10 radio hits, he has become one of the country's most celebrated artists. ‘The Side You’ve Never Seen’ acoustic tour offers an intimate night of songs and stories that fans won’t want to miss.

The Henry Girls are a marvelous trio of three sisters from Malin: Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin. They are great songwriters and have gorgeous super-tight three-part harmonies that come partly from the sisterhood bond that they share as well as their lengthy musical history.

Twenty years of gracing stages together, this trio interweaves their native traditions with bluegrass, jazz and country, and are one of Ireland’s top emerging folk acts. With the harp as their main accompaniment, their shimmering harmonies weave a continuous spell throughout their music. They have become one of the most talked about folk/roots acts to come out of Ireland, now captivating audiences on worldwide stages having toured in Germany, America, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Austria and the UK.

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Born in the Qu'Appelle valley, the youngest of 5 brothers, Jack Semple got an easy ride on the farm where he discovered his brother's guitar and learned to play. The only local guitar teacher taught flamenco style and Jack hungrily spent his youth in music. He has gone on to reach an international audience for his songwriting, recordings and performances as a vocalist and guitarists of many styles and flavors. A JUNO recipient, two-time winner of the Western Canadian Blues album of the year, GRAMMY ballot nominee for "Contemporary Blues Album" in 2018, and two-time Gemini nominee, what Jack enjoys most is playing music live! "I'm very excited to come back to Festival Place, one of my very favorite places and people to play for!

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In an extraordinary festive chaos, BARKA is a celebration of life and a call to hope and conscious freedom. Afro-Colombian percussion, Balkan melodies, dance and circus merrily intertwine in a show filled with delirious energy as well as visual and sensory richness. “GIROVAGO offers you a dancing circus fiilled with hope in a world where degrowth will become our best ally." Patrick Léonard "We invite you to sail together, to think again how to make sure BARKA doesn't sink.” Ricard Soler Mallol

BARKA

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