SOSFest 2010 Festival Website
Old Strathcona Business Association Office
#202 10345 Whyte Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z9
Phone:
Sunday July 11 outdoor events are free to the public!
SOSFest – the Sounds of Old Strathcona Music Festival – is Old Strathcona’s collaborative annual live music festival. SOSFest runs from July 9 to 11 featuring over 20 venues along historic Whyte Avenue and over 100 performers presenting an astonishing variety of musical entertainment, PLUS an all day block party on the final day with two outdoor stages right on the avenue.
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Lounge / Restaurant
Food Served / Licensed, Minors Prohibited / Wheelchair Accessible
Accent European Lounge
8223 104 St Edmonton, AB T6E 4E7 Phone: 780 431-0179 |
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9:00 pm
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Salva Nomade trio propose un univers métissé de trois continents, entre tradition de chanson franç à texte, influences des maîtres folk anglo-saxons et en paticulier Léonard Cohen, couleurs latino-orientales. Homme de théâtre et auteur-compositeur français ... Read more |
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10:00 pm
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Fools TongueAlternative / Folk / Rock
Fools Tongue has been searching for the fine balance between commercial appeal and musical integrity since 2006 when they began their journey together in Edmonton Alberta. Their music went through several stylistic phases before becoming rooted ... Read more |
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11:00 pm
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Ariane Mahryke LemireAdult Contemporary / Blues / Canadian / Folk / Pop / Rock
“On her debut, Double Entendre, Ariane Mahryke Lemire braved a kind of musical wilderness by exercising her ability to explore any landscape she was ready to challenge: jazz, folk, spoken word, experimental; even the limitations of ... Read more |
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Listening Room / Other
Unlicensed
B Scene Studios
8212 104 St Edmonton, AB T6E 4E6 Phone: 780 432-0234 |
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7:00 pm
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Rebecca LappaCanadian / Folk
Rebecca is a born story teller, who began writing songs at the age of 10. She has always enjoyed creative writing and has been published in the Magpie Magazine 4 times as well as in the ... Read more |
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8:00 pm
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Andrew PerriAlternative / New Age
When I started writing music I made up BS lyrics, but made some really fun music that I definitely loved to play and create. I later realized that, even though most of my songs had ... Read more |
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9:00 pm
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ValleyAlternative / Pop / Rock
Valley is a four piece band consisting of Nick Stehelin on vocals, Tarren Luck on Bass and Keys, Adam Sobkowicz on lead guitars and Mitch Lohmeier on drums. They emulate the classic sounds of the 70's ... Read more |
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10:00 pm
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Tanner Gordon & the UnfortunatesAlternative / Folk
Tanner Gordon & the Unfortunates is a band based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Originally starting off as a 14 year old solo folk singer/songwriter, Tanner Gordon has developed new limbs as a musician over the ... Read more |
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Bar
Licensed, Minors Prohibited
Black Dog Freehouse
10425 Whyte Ave Edmonton, AB T6E 2A1 Phone: 780 439-1082 |
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8:00 pm
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ForestryAdult Contemporary / Adult Pop / Folk / Rock
four people from various victoria bands (onaping falls, ruthie & winfield, vegan holocaust, vincat) getting together to write heartfelt jams in 3/4 timing. featuring: d. costello b. enemark t. este p. gardner Read more |
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9:00 pm
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A few years ago I returned home from a visit to Saskatchewan with my mother's acoustic guitar. She said I could borrow it from her for awhile, I have yet to return it. Since acquiring ... Read more |
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10:00 pm
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SlatesLatin / New Age / Punk
Formed in Edmonton in fall 2008, SLATES sound somewhat like the Replacements, Constantines, Fugazi, the Wipers--ragged but melodic punk rock n roll. We've shared the stage with Nomeansno, Mudhoney, Ladyhawk, Future of the Left, new friends ... Read more |
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Bar
Licensed, Minors Prohibited
Blues on Whyte
10329 Whyte Ave Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z9 Phone: 780 439-5058 |
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8:00 pm
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Lex Justice and Ras'PectBlues / Regional / Rock / World
Lex Justice (Alexander Varughese) is the Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist for this sound Roots, Rock Reggae group.. Having been involved in the Canadian/American music scene for a decade, Lex has been involved in many genres. He was the founder ... Read more |
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Bar
Licensed, Minors Prohibited
Cook County Saloon
8010 Gateway BLVD NW Edmonton, AB T6E 6A2 Phone: 780-432-2665 |
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7:00 pm
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MyrolBluegrass / Country / Folk
Good things definitely come in two's for MYROL. The popular mother-daughter duo has just recently been signed twice which doesn’t often happen to artists these days). In Canada they are signed to Icon Records/Fontana North/Universal Music, ... Read more |
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9:00 pm
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Captain TractorFolk / Pop / Rock
After years of skirmishes near the borders of roots, pop, punk and rock, prairie revolutionaries CAPTAIN TRACTOR combines it all into an unmistakeable, completely original, utterly infectious, and energetic pop sound (folk-pop-celtic-punk-rock, if you must). More than ... Read more |
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Bar / Listening Room
Licensed, Minors Prohibited / Wheelchair Accessible
Lyve on Whyte
8111 105 ST NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2A3 Phone: 780 437-7141 |
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8:00 pm
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Mustard SmileHard Rock / Punk / Rock
Bruce met Paul and Jeff. Each of them thought the other two were cool. Bruce introduced the guys to Kevin (1st "other" guitarist). Kevin thought Jeff and Paul were cool, and Paul and Jeff thought Kevin ... Read more |
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9:00 pm
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Mustard SmileHard Rock / Punk / Rock
Bruce met Paul and Jeff. Each of them thought the other two were cool. Bruce introduced the guys to Kevin (1st "other" guitarist). Kevin thought Jeff and Paul were cool, and Paul and Jeff thought Kevin ... Read more |
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10:00 pm
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Mustard SmileHard Rock / Punk / Rock
Bruce met Paul and Jeff. Each of them thought the other two were cool. Bruce introduced the guys to Kevin (1st "other" guitarist). Kevin thought Jeff and Paul were cool, and Paul and Jeff thought Kevin ... Read more |
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Lounge / Piano Bar / Restaurant
Licensed, Minors Allowed / Wheelchair Accessible
Murrieta's Bar & Grill
10612 Whyte AV NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2A6 Phone: 780 438-4100 |
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9:00 pm
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Andrew Glover is an acomplished pianist and composer. He is credited with a huge body of work which extends to Europe and the U.S., as well as his home town of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Read more |
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Hall / Recital Hall
Wheelchair Accessible
Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
8426 Gateway BLVD NW Edmonton, AB T6E 4B4 Phone: 780 436-6606 |
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8:00 pm
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Daniel MoirFolk / Pop
At 19-years old, Daniel Moir is a force to be reckoned with. In just a short time, the young singer/songwriter has already accomplished feats that take many a lifetime to achieve. Composing music from the tender ... Read more |
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9:00 pm
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Carrie DayAdult Contemporary / Adult Pop / Folk
Combine classical components with acoustic roots, well-crafted lyrics with melodies that soar, and you have the sound of Carrie Day. The Edmonton-based performing songwriter is about to embark on an exciting new journey with the release ... Read more |
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10:00 pm
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Bill BourneAdult Contemporary / Alternative / Folk
'Canadian Folk Shaman - Magical Mystery Bourne' - Kitchener/Waterloo Echo "Bourne flows with this almost indescribable soul infused with a lonesome strain of blues... This man was put on this earth to play music." - Crossroads Magazine ... Read more |
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Bar
Licensed, Minors Prohibited
Pawn Shop
10551 Whyte AV NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2A3 Phone: 780 432-5058 |
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10:00 pm
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Randy GravesMetal / Regional / Rock
Randy Graves is a metal band with roots in southern classic rock. They have been known for putting on exciting live shows and every once and awhile tipping a few back. They're putting out an EP ... Read more |
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11:00 pm
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Volcanoless in CanadaCountry / Dance / Folk / Pop / Punk / Rock
Volcanoless in Canada’s sound strives to combine precise rhythms and intricate melodies with the appeal and high-paced energy of rock music. Their sonic principle lies in the coordinated triple-guitar assault, where three acoustics play complementary and ... Read more |
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11:59 pm
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Ten Second EpicPop / Rock
Ten Second Epic is back with their sophomore effort, “Hometown”. With 2 hit singles (“Life Times”, “Welcome To Wherever You Are”), and an MMVA nomination to their credit, “Hometown” can already be deemed a great success. The ... Read more |
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1:00 am
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RaptorsPunk / Rock
For only being a band for a year and a half these guys have definitely been busy! Following up on the local success of their 4 song "Owl" E.P released in July 2007. The Raptors released ... Read more |
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Lounge / Nightclub / Restaurant
Food Served / Licensed, Minors Prohibited
Savoy
10401 Whyte AV NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2A1 Phone: 780 438-0373 |
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8:00 pm
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Boy and GurLAdult Pop / Pop / Rock
Boy & GurL are a passionpop duo, formed by Calgarian singer/songwriters Boy, Jarred Nicklen and GurL, Crystal McGrath. Previous to this endeavor Jarred and Crystal have both separately released solo albums of their own, promoting their ... Read more |
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9:00 pm
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ManuelaAdult Pop / Pop / R&B
Manuela Wuthrich is a singer/songwriter from Edmonton,AB. Embracing the spirit of old soul and present musical mentors like John Mayer, and Corinne Bailey Rae, Manuela has the ability to take her influences and effortlessly reinvent them ... Read more |
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10:00 pm
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Krystle Dos SantosAdult Contemporary / Adult Pop / Electronic / Jazz / Pop / R&B
WCMA award winner Krystle Dos Santos is a soul/jazz singer/songwriter that will bring you back to the days of Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James as she impresses her powerful and soulful vocals into her jazzy, retro ... Read more |
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Bar
Food Served / Licensed, Minors Prohibited
Squires Pub
10505 Whyte AV NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2A3 Phone: 780 439-8594 |
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9:00 pm
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The Chop ShopElectronic / Rap
What do you get when you combine live guitars with drums, MPCs, keys, beatboxing, heavy synth, and freestyle raps? The answer: A Chop Shop. Chop Shop is a Edmonton based band consisting of a group of the most ... Read more |
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10:00 pm
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Brothers GrimCanadian / Rap
Brothers Grim consists of two brothers Komrade & PG. In just over 3 years the Brothers have performed at dozens of shows including Hip Hop in the Park (2008, 2009, 2010) opening spots for Canada's Belly ... Read more |
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11:00 pm
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Touch & NatoAlternative / Rap
2008 Western Canadian Music Award nominees Touch an Nato, aka The Representatives, are back with a new record label, and two new projects. Though well under the radar of Edmonton's local media, Touch and Nato still ... Read more |
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11:59 pm
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Politic LiveRap / Regional
"Committed to Innovation, Politic Live is a pioneering hip-hop trio that continues to open doors for Alberta hip-hop. Through opening for the likes of K-Os, Planet Asia, and The Game, appearing on ZeD TV and having ... Read more |
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Bar / Lounge
Food Served / Licensed, Minors Prohibited
The Billiard Club
2 FL, 10505 Whyte AV NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2A3 Phone: 780 432-0335 |
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7:00 pm
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Sherry-Lee Wisor TrioAlternative / Country / Regional
The Wisor Trio, featuring Sherry-Lee Wisor, Fat Dave Johnston and Tom Murray "... one of Edmonton's finest musical collaborations" - Vue Weekly "... songs with breezy sophistication" - SEE Magazine "appalachian, foot-stamping, bittersweet folk-pop" - Edmonton Journal "Sherry-Lee Wisor's breathy, ... Read more |
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8:00 pm
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100 mile houseAdult Contemporary / Folk / Rock
‘from fall to fall’ finds 100 mile house at the end of a frantic year. Since releasing their debut EP ‘on that organ in the house by the field’ in November 2008 they have upped their ... Read more |
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9:00 pm
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"Darrek Anderson is a man of few words. True, heartfelt words, but still, they're released sparingly and usually in the form of a song. " "Though the group is lyrically driven, a strong, masculine instrumental style ... Read more |
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Bar
Licensed, Minors Prohibited / Wheelchair Accessible
The Empress Ale House
9912 Whyte AV NW Edmonton, AB T6E 1Y9 Phone: 780 758-2754 |
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10:00 pm
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Jody ShenkarekCountry
Jody started her musical career sometime in the early nineties as one of the founding members of Edmontons "All Woman Brothers Band". After much prodding by roommates that heard her singing in the privacy of ... Read more |
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11:00 pm
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11:59 pm
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WomenAdult Pop / Electronic / Folk
Women recorded their 2008 self-titled debut album with label-mate Chad Vangaalen over 4 months on ghettoblasters and old tape machines in his basement and outdoors. This debut brought the young band critical acclaim from across the ... Read more |
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Hall / Other
Wheelchair Accessible
TransAlta Arts Barns
10330 84 AV NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2G9 Phone: 780 448-9000 |
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8:00 pm
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Lorrie MathesonAdult Contemporary / Adult Pop
Lorrie Matheson has been a fixture on Calgary’s musical scene for many years since moving to Alberta from his native Saskatchewan. Read more |
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9:00 pm
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Foam LakeAlternative / Hard Rock
A band named after a place where a mother grew up and a grandfather lived and died, Foam Lake is four blood brothers who have been playing together longer than they can remember. In late 2008, ... Read more |
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10:00 pm
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Shuyler JansenCountry / Rock
As a career artist Shuyler Jansen has spent years expanding the boundaries of his genre. Both lyrically and musically Shuyler is a throwback to an earlier era of country-folk ballad but with a grip steadfast on ... Read more |
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Bar
Licensed, Minors Prohibited
Wooly Bully's Pub
8230 Gateway BLVD NW Edmonton, AB T6E 4B2 Phone: 780 435-2886 |
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10:00 pm
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The Pink' was born prematurely in the early months of 2007 from a need in lives of both singer/guitar player Jay Higgs and drummer Corey Motz to awaken the artistic outlet that was once an integral ... Read more |
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11:00 pm
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Type Monkey TypeAlternative / Electronic / Rock
We are all Monkeys, are we not? At least Stuart, Errol, and Anders are. Stuart likes his typewriter. He bashes, tinkers, and sniffs the keys till something wonderful comes out. Stuart is from Ottawa, went to McGill ... Read more |
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11:59 pm
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Frankie McQueenBlues / New Age / Rock
“It is the difference between playing for yourself and playing in a band.” Frankie McQueen gives fans a taste of what a Rock Band once was and should always be. Scotty Charles, lead singer wields a powerful voice ... Read more |
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1:00 am
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Bigger Fish Than GunsAlternative / Pop / Rock
Featuring: Kevin Dorin - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion Brendan Palenikana 'Muddy Fingers' Kearns - Guitars, Vocals Stephen Burchill - Bass, Vocals Dallas 'Shrub' Whitehouse - Drums, Vocals, Insight Read more |
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Bar / Cafe/Coffee House
Food Served / Licensed, Minors Prohibited
Wunderbar
8120 101 ST NW Edmonton, AB T6E 3Y8 Phone: 780 436-2286 |
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10:00 pm
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Mark FedukRock
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11:00 pm
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Jill PollockAdult Pop / Alternative / Canadian / Pop
Jill Pollock had her first break into the Edmonton music scene when she performed the Canadian National Anthem at the Parkview Elementary School Assembly on her Yamaha recorder. She was eight and probably had pizza on ... Read more |
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11:59 pm
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A Bunch of MarysHard Rock / Pop
Featuring Mike McDonald, Kim Upright, and Duane Elias. Read more |
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