Saturday, January 26 - Vanier Hall - 8pm
We're kicking off with a big show at Vanier Hall. Bring
your neighbours, bring your friends to welcome our old friend Martyn and our
new friend Leroy.
Passion and Peace
 Vanway Trebles
The Vanway Trebles are regular participants at school
Remembrance Day ceremonies, Christmas Concerts, Christmas Nights of Music,
Singfest, The Prince George Music Festival, and Fanfare. This year the Vanway
Trebles are celebrating their tenth anniversary!
 Martyn Joseph
No stranger to Prince George audiences, Martyn Joseph has played before an ever-increasing band of loyal devotees for nearly ten years. Joseph is a Welsh folksinger and songwriter in the storyteller tradition, but without the rage and anguish that often marks the activist musician. To be sure, his lyrics and delivery can be just as passionate as anything by Woody Guthrie or Bob Dylan or Pete Seeger, but his gentle, self-deprecating humour and flawless musicianship at once captivate audiences and makes every listener feel as though they are in the presence of a rare and unique commentator on our times. Joseph combines smooth vocals with memorable melodies and sometimes hypnotic rhythms to create whole worlds within his songs and is an experience not to be missed.
www.martynjoseph.com
Check out Martyn Joseph live at: http://www.piperecords.co.uk/martynj/look%20listen.htm
 Leroy Bell and His Only Friends
Based in Seattle, Leroy Bell’s music, like the man, is hard to pigeon hole; it is at once a blend of funk, soul, pop and folk that can have audiences tapping their feet along with infectious rhythms or sit with rapt attention as Bell seamlessly shifts into a quiet, reflective meditation on peace or love. Bells’ crystal clear vocals are often tinged with a sense of urgency or can take on a plaintive quality. For examples of each, check out Voodoo and Dream of Peace on Bell’s MySpace page (http://myspace.com/leroybell). And the part about his band mates being his only friends? Well, that’s not entirely true, since Bell has written songs for Elton John and has toured with the likes of B.B. King, Etta James, India Arie, Rev. Al Green, LeAnn Rimes and Taj Mahal to name only a few.
www.leroybell.com
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Sunday, January 27 - PG Playhouse - 8pm
The second show will surely leave you flushed with a
burning desire to dance.
Hot Jazz from the Hot Club of France to Havana
 Zapato Negro
Based in Vancouver, Zapato Negro (Spanish for Black Shoe) is comprised of three Cubans, one Montrealer raised in Venezuela and a Vancouver jazz composer/musician. Together they produce an Afro-Cuban style of jazz in what many would regard its truest form. Employing piano, trumpet, bass, drums and percussion, this is free form jazz, where each member of the ensemble plays complex and sophisticated rhythm and melody lines that are ambrosia for the jazz purist.
www.zapatonegro.com
 Van Django
Based in Vancouver, Van Django pays living homage to the spirits of the Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli-inspired Gypsy Jazz made popular in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Played entirely on stringed instruments, there is a definite melodic line, strong underlying rhythms, and several places for the improvisations that make Hot Club of France-style jazz so distinctive and appealing. Each of the four musicians is able to weave their virtuoso performances together into a whole that is far more than the sum of its considerably talented parts, making Van Django a force to be reckoned with.
www.vandjango.com
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Monday, January 28
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 Navaz
Fascinating Persian Sound
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Navaz is based on a collaboration between guitarist Eric Tompkins and Persian vocalist Neda Jalali. Eric's experience playing jazz and Latin genres, his compositional skills and his passion for Eastern music perfectly compliments Neda's exotic singing. Originally from Iran, Neda Jalali lived for many years in Washington DC and London, England where she performed Persian standards and traditional music. She frequently shared the stage with well known Iranian performers such as Hayedeh, Aslani, Moen and Layla. In June 2006 she met Eric and has since moved to Canada. Soon after, Navaz was formed.
No Cover Charge for all Coldsnap performances at the Waddling Duck |
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 Solemn Reign - ROCK
A few years ago, singer, songwriter Chris Camilli and Co-writer Les Redding started into a journey of writing and recording. Early in 2007, Chris and Les were able to take a step further receiving, a publishing contract with Sound Oasis Productions, out of California. Finally through the last spring and summer Chris, along with singer, songwriter Scott Lapointe, Bass guitarist Jaime Pawliuk, and drummer, percussionist James Sewell, have come together to bring Chris and Les' music to life as Solemn Reign. |
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 Angie Marie - COUNTRY ROCK
Angie was born in Duncan, B.C. When she was eight years old, Her family moved to Vanderhoof, B.C. Recognizing her passion for music, her parents enrolled her in a private school with a great fine arts program. There she learned dance, gymnastics, and music. She also began taking private vocal, guitar, and acting lessons. Angie performed each year in the local music festival and was chosen twice to go on to the provincial level, The B.C. Festival of the Arts.
After moving to Prince George in 2004, Angie discovered the Cottonwood Club, a coffee house in the Northwood Motor Inn. She began performing there every Sunday. After receiving positive feedback from fellow musicians she made the decision to record some of her work. |
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The Coral Reefers (new world reggae)
Plus an opening act. |
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Coldsnap Open Stage - 7-9 pm hosted by Rose Wood and the Thorns |
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Tuesday, January 29
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 Dawn Boudreau
Smooth Jazz, Piano and Vocals
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Dawn Boudreau's grandma, Olga Boudreau of Penny, BC, taught her to play chords on the piano at age 10. Boudreau is daily thankful for this approach to music, a vehicle that provides a foundation for the melodies and emotions in her heart. Dawn's songs are pieces of her soul, therapeutic in their conception and performance.
No Cover Charge for all Coldsnap performances at the Waddling Duck
www.dawnboudreau.com |
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Colin Pearson Band - INDIE |
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Navaz - WORLDBEAT/PERSIAN/JAZZ
Navaz is based on a collaboration between guitarist Eric Tompkins and Persian vocalist Neda Jalali. Eric's experience playing jazz and Latin genres, his compositional skills and his passion for Eastern music perfectly compliments Neda's exotic singing. Originally from Iran, Neda Jalali lived for many years in Washington DC and London, England where she performed Persian standards and traditional music. She frequently shared the stage with well known Iranian performers such as Hayedeh, Aslani, Moen and Layla. In June 2006 she met Eric and has since moved to Canada. Soon after, Navaz was formed.
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Jeremy Stewart & the Rest
with opening act:
Erin Arding & the 60 Hz. Hum
$3 cover charge at the door |
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Coldsnap Open Stage - 7-9 pm hosted by Rose Wood and the Thorns |
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January Special Coldsnap Dinner, Musicians TBA |
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Wednesday, January 30
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 THE PUCKS
Rock/Folk/Country/Pop originals
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Canada is not a melting pot……it’s a salad. Diverse ingredients from far and wide are routinely tossed together, often creating a brilliant mix. That’s just Canada for you.
Happens all the time.
Maybe that’s the only way to explain how a wilderness guide, a tuba playing small “I” industrialist, and a conservatory trained piano/clarinet player (turned vocalist-percussionist ) could end up in the same band together; (let alone the same room)……but hey-that’s just Canada.
Work smart with what your dealt….and always remember, you don’t need to polish gold
That’s “the pucks”
No Cover Charge for all Coldsnap performances at the Waddling Duck
www.thepucks.ca |
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Celtic/French Jam led by Clann Cara |
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The Arbitrarys - INDIE |
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Tiny Little Boom (Indie/Rock)
with opening act: Scott Dunbar |
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Coldsnap Open Stage - 7-9 pm hosted by Rose Wood and the Thorns |
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Thursday, January 31 - Art Space - 8pm
One amazing night, two amazing ladies . . . . and
Hugh!
Shine On The Light Fantastic
 Leela Gilday Band
Winner of the 2007 Western Canada Music Award for Outstanding Aboriginal Recording, Leela Gilday is an independent Dene artist from the Northwest Territories whose songs transcend time, place and ethnicity. While her work very definitely emerges from an aboriginal perspective, her themes are universally appealing and strike a resonant chord with anyone who has ever examined the nuances of living a thoughtful life. Blessed with a clear, sweet voice and impeccable vocal phrasing, Gilday’s music is both throught provoking and inspiring.
http://www.myspace.com/leelagilday
 Cara Luft with Hugh MacMillan
A darling of the indie music press, Cara Luft has a richly deserved reputation as a triple threat; she is a sophisticated and accomplished guitarist who employs several kinds of tunings, she is a wonderfully lyrical songwriter and owns one of the most distinctive and rich vocal abilities anywhere. Surrounded, some may say soaked, in folk music her whole life, Luft lives for performing and is even better live than on record. For this concert, she will be accompanied by Hugh MacMillan, long time multi-instrumentalist for Spirit of the West.
http://www.myspace.com/caraluftmusic
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Friday, February 1 - PG Civic Centre - 8pm
Dance the winter blues away.
Red Hot and Rockin'
 Spirit of the West
Now entering the 25th year of its various incarnations, Spirit of The West has produced twelve well-received albums over that time, with four going gold and two earning platinum status. The group has toured extensively from the beginning, through Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe and enjoys a worldwide base of passionate (some might say obsessive) fans.
Their music is a blend of traditional indie folk with a huge dose of celtic cadences and rhythms skilfully woven through their charming and engaging melodies. Always supremely professional, SOTW meshes energetic musicianship with humour and verve.
www.sotw.ca
 The Cruzeros
The Kelowna-based Cruzeros have spent over a decade perfecting their blend of country rock with an occasional touches of bluegrass and Mexican son tossed in. Displaying flawless musicianship and mellow, often plaintive vocals, the Cruzeros are gritty at times, and at others pensive and reflective. Their almost entirely original lyrics are evocative and conjure up memories of love, both lost and found. Touring the U.S., Mexico and Canada, the Juno-nominated Cruzeros are sure have everybody on their feet.
www.cruzeros.com
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Saturday, February 2 - Art Space - 8pm
A night full of up and coming artists - These are the
faces to watch in the future.
The Big Indie
 Maurice
Hailing from Victoria, B.C., the four man ensemble known as Maurice produces an alternative form of indie rock that is sometimes tinged with jazz influences and at others by a more art house feel. Maurice lays down complex rhythms overlain with stark vocals and spare, sometimes hypnotic instrumental breaks. Maurice has just released its first album and is currently embarking on an extensive tour of western Canada. Their passionate commitment to their music will delight audiences everywhere.
www.myspace.com/mauricemusicband
 Said the Whale
Vancouver-based Said the Whale is a quintet of twenty-somethings whose lyrical observations reflect the hopes, the dreams and the the potential of being that age. The music is deceptively spare, stripped down to basic rock elements; guitar, drums, bass, keyboard and vocals and older listeners will be reminded of the early Kinks in both the musicianship and the vocal stylings. A popular act with indie rock fans in the Lower Mainland, Said the Whale is currently in the midst of a Canadian tour that takes them as far as Toronto.
www.myspace.com/saidthewhale
 Dan Mangan
Since falling in love with music as a child, Vancouver folk artist Dan Mangan has become a sublimely accomplished guitarist and writer whose songs are mood pieces, creating whole worlds that are internally consistent, compelling and complete. His seductive vocals show off a compelling voice that is often brooding, sometimes sad, but always like warm honey sliding over fine gained sandpaper. Mangan has won fans through touring the US, the UK and Australia and is critically acclaimed for his pure professionalism.
www.danmanganmusic.com
 Melissa McLelland
Melissa McLelland's recent album, Thumbelina's One Night Stand, has received virtually unanimous critical acclaim, both for the quality of her vocal performance and for its eclectic mix of folk, pop, jazz and blues.
With a voice that is reminiscent of the two Sarahs, Harmer and McLachlan, McLelland employs her dazzling vocal ability to sing songs of love in all its heart breaking and heart warming aspects. Whether alone with her guitar or in front of esteemed back up musicians such as McLachlan and Greg Keelor (Blue Rodeo), McLelland is simply a delight.
www.melissamcclelland.com
Cara Luft
Strumming since the age of four and singing since she
can remember, Cara Luft brings a welcoming wit, ease and grace to the stage
seldom seen in this age of fast fame and virtual presence.
Spending those first crucial nine months bathed in the
resonant thump of her mother's Martin D-18, she was raised in a house and
community vibrant with folk music and musicians. These roots inform and charge
Cara's musical being, and underscore her depth and commitment to music, to
song, and to the vital sharing of these gifts through soulful performances.
A powerfully elegant guitarist, Cara is a maven of open
tunings, branching out into mandolin and clawhammer banjo. Her writing is a
blend of social commentary, imagination and rhythmic intensity, her distinctive
voice penetrates to the core. In performance she balances pathos with joy,
telling hilarious stories between songs.
www.caraluft.com
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