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The following is a list of shows and artists plaything this year’s festival. All tickets available at Books and Company and Studio 2880.
Mainstage shows begin at 8 pm. The local showcases begin at 7 pm.
Kickoff Celtic Kitchen Party – Friday January 20 at the Ramada Hotel
Catch step-dancing and champion fiddle playing with a modern twist with Fiddlestix and Searson.
Learn more: Searson | FiddleStix
Girls Night Out – Saturday January 21 at ArtSpace
The night starts with 2011 Prince George Idol winner Sheena Burgess. This is followed by accordion burlesque from Ana Bon-Bon and the powerful music of ex-Spirit of the West bassist turned solo performer Linda McRae.
Learn more: Sheena Burgess | Ana Bon-Bon | Linda McRae
Watch Out for the Frostbite! – Sunday January 22 at PG Playhouse
Quesnel-based brother-sister duo reeves just might be the next big thing. Fresh out of high school, this past summer saw them take a cross-Canada tour that was capped off with a performance on CityTV’s Breakfast Television. 2012 will only get better– not only are they playing Coldsnap, they’ll be on the upcoming series “Canada’s Got Talent.”
Whitehorse wowed Prince George audiences when they opened for Sarah McLachlan earlier this year– now the sizzling duo return to heat up the night with their cool tunes. Opening act TBA.
Learn more: reeves | Whitehorse
Local Music Nights – January 23 and 24 at ArtSpace
Two nights showcasing the wide range of sounds and talents right here in northern B.C. Tickets $10. Listen to tracks and get more information about the artists on the local artist page.
January 23 – Isaac Smeele, Darby Yule, Jamie Bell, the Bricks
January 24 – Doug Koyama, Mother Tareka, Avid, Deadstreet
FolkFest Reunion – Wednesday January 25 at ArtSpace
Two singer-songwriters who won over the crowd back when Coldsnap was a summer Folk Festival, Gordie Tentrees and John Wort Hannam have been touring the world and honing their craft to win your hearts once again.
Learn more: Gordie Tentrees | Josh Wort Hannam
Poets and Tunesmiths – Thursday January 26 at Ramada Ballroom
The hip indie portion of our festival, C.R. Avery is beatboxing bluesman with some spoken word and punk piano thrown in, and Hey Ocean are an infectiously catchy group often described as one of the best young live acts in the country. Not to be missed. Not that any of these shows are.
Learn more: C.R. Avery | Hey Ocean
Past, Present and Future – Friday, January 27 at the Prince George Playhouse
Sherman Downey and the Silver Lining are being touted as Newfoundland’s next great musical export, with pop-inflected, full-of-fun folk music and an energetic live show. As for Nathan Rogers, hatever “it” is, he has it– he rarely gets off stage without at least two encores. Come out and find out why.
Learn more: Sherman Downey and the Silver Lining | Nathan Rogers
Tribute to the Mississippi Sheiks – Saturday January 28 at the Prince George Playhouse
One of the most powerful nights of music you can experience by some of Canada’s most accomplished musicians. Get ready for shivers.
Learn more: Tribute to the Mississippi Sheiks
Workshops
Coldsnap will once again be presenting workshops with artists and events around town. For a list of workshops, see our 2012 Workshop page.
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