The World Premiere of new play about the life and times of Woody Guthrie, and the songs that he sang about them. Woody said: “All you can write is what you see.”
Featuring Woody’s songs, the story offers a cascade of colorful characters all bundled up in a true to life tale. Woody was a provocative writer, whose words ring as true today as they did in his own troubled times.
Written and performed by Thomas Jones; Directed by John Murphy
From this years 2008 Fringe tour:
“Woody Sed is pure magnificence.” “…his performance is absolutely unforgettable.”
5 stars – Tom Eremondi, Saskatoon Star Phoenix
“Woody Sed is a powerful piece delivered by a powerhouse talent. ‘A’.” Uptown Magazine, Winnipeg
(All shows at 8 PM)
October 6 - Bruce Cockburn: Bruce Cockburn. Bruce Cockburn’s career includes 26 albums, numerous international awards, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, 20 gold and platinum records in Canada, and countless concert performances since he released his first solo work in 1970.
Tickets $47.00 plus service charges, $23.50 youth under 21
November 23 - Eric Bibb: Eric Bibb and African Guitar Summit. A legend in the making, Eric Bibb’s new album Get Onboard is self-described as the most exciting project of his career. The African Guitar Summit is a star-studded collaborative project uniting the talents of Canada's best guitarists of African origin, including Alpha Ya Ya Diallo and Mighty Popo.
Tickets $32 plus service charges, $16 youth under 21 available at the Winspear Centre Box Office, #4 Sir Winsrton Churchill Square, charge by phone at (780) 428-1414 or 800-563-5081 or online at winspearcentre.com (single tickets only).
Note: service charge $4 per ticket plus $2 phone order charge.
New: 50% off ticket prices for youth 21 and under!
For more information contact Terry Wickham 429-1899. twickham@efmf.ab.ca
or visit the Winspear Centre website
All shows, unless noted, start at 7:30 PM. Here is the fall 2008-winter 2009 program
Friday, Sept 26 Colin James
Wednesday, Oct 15 Dala with David Myles
Thursday, Oct 23 Tom Wilson & Barney Bentall with Jon Amor
Friday, Oct 24 Michael Kaeshammer
Friday, Nov 7 Eliza Gikyson
Wednesday, Nov 12 Compadres (James Keelaghan & Oscar Lopez)
Friday, Nov 14 Baka Beyond
Saturday, Nov 15 Jill Barber
Friday, Dec 12 Terry McDade & The McDades
Friday, Jan 16 Les Yeux Noirs
Friday, Jan 30 Mighty Popo
Thursday, Feb 5 Colin Linden with Whitey Johnson
Friday, Feb 6 Montreal Guitar Trio
Friday, Feb 13 Dave Gunning & Stephen Fearing
Saturday, Feb 14 John Boutte
Friday, Feb 20 John Wort Hannam
Friday, Feb 27 Klezmatics
Wednesday, Apr 15 Matt Anderson
Thursday, Apr 16 Lunch at Allen's (Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan, Ian Thomas)
Thursday, Apr 23 Emilie-Claire Barlow (jazz)
Sunday, Apr 26 Jesse Cook (flamenco)
Buy multiple concerts and save! 3 or more shows save 10%; 7 or more shows save 15%; 12 or more shows save 25%. These discounts are available through The Arden Box Office only by calling 780-459-1542. To receive these savings, buy all your tickets at the same time.
5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert 459-1542. For further information go to their website.
All shows start at 7:30 PM. Here is the fall 2008-winter 2009 program
July 2- Aug 27 Patio Series, two acts every Wednesday night
September 12 Souljah Fyah (world)
September 20 Shane Yellowbird (country)
September 28 Bill Anderson-A Night with The Legend (country)
October 3 Di Madre in Figlia (world/choir)
October 4 David Knopfler (blues/pop/rock)
October 10 John Reischman and the Jaybirds (bluegrass/roots)
Oct 11 Eliana Cuevas (world)
October 17 Rik Emmett (Emmett plays Clapton- blues)
October 19 Archie Fisher (singer-songwriter)
October 23 Aaron Lines (country)
October 31 Big Hank Lionhart & Fistfull of Blues (blues)
November 1 David Lindley (world)
November 8, 2008 John McDermott (celtic/vocal)
November 11 The River City Big Band Remembrance Day Concert
November 14 The Good Brothers with special guests House of Doc (country)
November 16 Dave Babcock & The Nightkeepers (blues)
November 20 Santa Cruz River Band (country)
November 21 Shooglenifty (celtic)
November 28 The Warrior Gospel Band (world)
December 5 Kenny Rankin (jazz)
December 6 Songs of John (Lennon tribute featuring Mark Sterling)
December 12 A John Berry Christmas (country)
December 13 Danu: An Irish Christmas (celtic)
January 16 Come On In Our Kitchen X with Ron Rault, Crawdad Cantera, Brent Parkin, Bobby Cameron, John Rutherford, Karla Anderson, Steward MacDougall and Chris Nordquist (blues)
January 30 Borderlanders (singer-songwriter)
February 8 Lisa Brokop (country)
February 20 The Fugitives (singer-songwriter)
March 6 Carlos del Junco (blues)
March 20 Tiller's Folly (celtic)
March 21 Mark Sterling: 10th Anniversary Blues Show (blues)
March 22 The Cottars (celtic)
April 5 Ray Bonneville (blues)
June 26 The River City Big Band (jazz)
TICKETS
Tickets for all shows are available in person at the Festival Place Box Office (Monday to Friday 9 AM- 6 PM and Saturday 9-4), by telephone (780-449-3378), online at www.festivalplace.ab.ca (no service charges), or through Ticketmaster.
100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park 449-3378. For more information, go to their website
All shows on Friday at 8 PM. Here is the fall 2008-winter 2009 program.
Sept. 26 Roy Book Binder, Little Miss Higgins, Tim Williams
Oct. 10 Tom Phillips Band: Willie P. Bennett Tribute
Oct. 24 Pan Canadian New Folk Ensamble
Nov. 14 Jenny Whiteley
Nov. 28 Eilan Jewell
Jan. 23 Tim Huss and Cori Brewster
Feb. 13 Chris Smither
Feb. 27 April Verch Band
Mar. 13 Le Vent du Nord
Mar. 27 Alex Cuba
Apr. 17 Eliza Gilkyson
St. Basil's Cultural Centre 10819-71 Ave. Tickets $15 advance, $17 at door. Advance tickets available at Southside Sound 432-7503 (pick-up only) & Tix on the Square 420-1757 (service charge $1.50 per ticket & $1.50 per transaction for phone and on-line orders; cards accepted; pick-up or free delivery to the venue with phone and on-line orders at tixonthesquare.ca). First half of season $80 (6 shows); second half $90 (7 shows) or Whole Season Pack (13 shows) $150 call Peter 438-6410 or other ticket outlets. For further information, go to their website.
All shows start at 7:30 PM. Fall 2008-winter 2009 program follows.
Friday, Nov 14 International Guitar Night: Brian Gore, Andy Sheppared, Dale Kavanagh, Cecilia Zabala $20/$15
Saturday, Nov 22 The Original Caste $25/$20
Thursday, Dec 4 La Nef: Celtic Christmas $25/$20
Wed-Sunday, Jan 7-11 Ian Tyson $40/$30
Thursday, Jan 22 Ennis $25/$20
Thursday, Feb 5 Jim Byrnes $25/$20
Saturday, Feb 7 Marc Atkinson Trio $20/$15
Thursday, Feb 26 The Nylons $25/$20
Ticket Prices: adults $20; students & seniors $15 available at Horizon Box Office 962-8995. Note: some performances may have special pricing. Subscription Packages: purchase 2-3 shows receive 10% off; 4-5 shows receive 15% off; 6+ shows receive 20% off.
For further information, go to their website.
The open stage is held every Wednesday at Fiddler's Roost 8906 - 99 St. Under the IGA where the Media Club used to be. Please do not park in the IGA parking lot. $2 cover. Doors 7:30; show starts at 8 PM.
For further information, go to their website.
Doors 7:30, Show 8:00;
NBCMS Members $18, non-Members $20
Tix at Myhre ’s Music Southside Sound,
Acoustic Music Shop, buy online www.tixonthesquare.ca,
charge by phone toll-free 1-877-888-1757, and at the door. Details at link.For further information, go to their website
All shows start 8 PM. Here is the fall 2008 - winter 2009 program.
Sat Sept. 20 - Dougie MacLean Royal Alberta Museum 12845 - 102 Ave
At Queen Alexandra Hall 10425 University Ave.
Sat Oct. 4 - Garnet Rogers
Sat Oct. 18 - Brock Zeman
Sat Nov. 1 - Ulrich, Bentall & Taylor
Sun Nov. 2 - Homefest 2008
Sat Nov. 15 - Nathan Rogers (MB) & Old Man Luedecke (NS)
Sat Jan. 17 - Polyjesters
Sat Jan 31 SPECIAL SHOW: Martyn Joseph--Royal Alberta Museum
Sat Feb. 7 - Bob Jahrig
Sat Feb. 21 - Penny Lang
Sat Mar. 7 - Lennie Gallant
Sat Mar. 21 - Karla Anderson
Sat Apr. 4 - JP Cormier
Tickets
Ticket Packages
Season Ticket: $185 (12 shows including Homefest; Martyn Joseph sold separately)
Individual Advance Tickets $18 (Queen Alexandra shows) and $25 (Royal Alberta Mueseum shows) available at:
Tix on the Square; (780) 420-1757; 9930 - 102 Ave
Acoustic Music; (780) 433-3545; 9934 – 82 Avenue
Myhre’s Music; (780) 477-1586; 8735 – 118 Avenue
Service charge may apply at ticket outlet.
Door price $22 for Queen Alexandra shows and $27 for Royal Alberta Museum shows
Children 6 to 12 - 1⁄2 price at door; children under 6 – free
For info please email werthmann@northernlightsfc.ca or call (780) 288-8111) or go to website
This venue just 15 minutes West of Edmonton is an intimate setting, Cafe Britt, located at #1, 20 MacLeod Avenue, one block off of Hgwy. 16A, behind Canadian Tire. All shows start 8 PM. Tickets $15; Season's pass $110.
Call 220-8993 for details; Call 962-2511 to reserve
Café Britt #1, 20 MacLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB
For information go to link.
All shows on Friday at 8 PM; open stage starts 7:30 PM. Fall 2008-winter 2009 program to follow.
Concerts: doors 7:30, show 8 PM; Open Stage: sign up 7 PM, show 7:30. Fiddler's Roost, 8906-99 St.
Open Stages:
For further information, go to their website
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