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Lynn Jackson, May 29, Doors at 7:30

April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Poster_DITDTour_WEBTaking her cues from Lucinda Williams, Ani Difranco and Tom Waits, Lynn Jackson uses her ‘whiskey and honey’ voice to mix her timeless melodies while spinning yarns about love, loss and everyday characters. Her rootsy style has drawn comparisons to Alison Krauss, Shelby Lynn and Kathleen Edwards.

Always touring with a new record in hand, Jackson will again travel coast to coast with her 6th and newest album, Down in the Dust. As audiences warm to her soulful storytelling style, Jackson is solidifying her place as one of the most original and compelling voices on the Canadian folk music scene.

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Yes We Mystic with Danny Goertz, June 7, Doors at 7:30pm, $10

April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment

600848_472823696124867_785499745_nYes We Mystic is an indie folk band from Winnipeg which captures a bygone era with a fresh, energetic sound. Taking cues from traditional folk and contemporary indie rock, they deliver quiet acoustic melodies and soaring, triumphant crescendos. This is music to make you feel joy through your sorrow.

While Yes We Mystic was originally formed in 2011 as an acoustic folk band, their sound has evolved to include electric instruments and a modern mindset. Memorable harmonies and powerful strings are offset by distant guitars and complex rhythms.

In their hometown of Winnipeg, the band is known for their passionate live show. They have recently shared the stage with such acts as Rah Rah, Two Hours Traffic, and The Wilderness of Manitoba. Their debut EP, Floods and Fires, will be released in September.

Danny Goertz is a young, energetic guitarist and singer/songwriter from Regina, Saskatchewan. Within three years of playing shows in Regina, he has established himself as a gifted folk/indie artist. With influences like Mumford and Sons, Bob Dylan, Coldplay, The Tallest Man on Earth, and other classic and contemporary artists, Danny has managed to create a sound that blends his own music with that of his influences. You are always guaranteed to hear something different at his shows, whether it is new material or the same song played in a different way. Danny Goertz is an act you won’t want to miss.

 

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Kalle Mattson, August 13, Doors at 7:30, $12

April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

highres2In the four short years since Kalle Mattson began writing songs, he and his band have grown exponentially over that short period of time. With two full-lengths and an EP already under his young belt, and now with two viral videos for “Water Falls’ (250,000 views) and “Thick As Thieves” (over 1,000,000 views), Kalle Mattson returns this Fall with a highly anticipated new LP. Produced by The Wooden Sky’s Gavin Gardiner and recorded in 2012 at Toronto’s Lincoln County Social Club, Kalle Mattson’s newest full-length features appearances by members of Juno- nominated artists The Wooden Sky, Cuff The Duke and a song co-written by Kalle and Jeremy Fisher.

Kalle’s second album, “Anchors”, broke new ground for him in 2011. The album was mixed by Howie Beck (Feist, Jason Collett, Hayden), mastered at the legendary Bernie Grundman Studios (Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, The Band) and received rave reviews that culminated in numerous year end “Best Of” lists, a Top 100 placement in the Billboard World Song Contest, and a song placement on Degrassi. All the while Kalle hit the road in support of the album with stops along the way at CMW, NXNE, Pop Montreal, COCA, and Ottawa Bluesfest, tours with Sunparlour Players, Cuff The Duke & Jeremy Fisher and opening slots for Jim Bryson, The Rural Alberta Advantage and Blue Rodeo. The album also received a pair of Northern Ontario Music Award wins for Album of the Year (Group) & SOCAN Songwriter of the Year.
In November 2011 Kalle Mattson’s music video for “Thick As Thieves” went viral with over 1,000,000 views to date. Created for only $250 in materials, it was covered by such media outlets as Time Magazine, The Huffington Post, Yahoo and Much Music, amongst others and leading The National Post to highlight Kalle Mattson as one of five musicians poised to breakout in 2012.
 
In Spring 2012 Kalle released a new EP entitled “Lives In Between” to critical acclaim and heightened media attention. The EP spawned Kalle’s second viral music video for “Water Falls”, which depicted a camera ‘slingshotting’ through San Fransisco in a revolutionary new stop-motion technique. The video was premiered by NPR’s All Songs Considered and was featured in The Atlantic, CBS News, Gizmodo, and led The Huffington Post to ask “Is this the coolest music video of 2012?”.
Kalle Mattson’s newest full-length will be released in Fall 2013.
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Thank you Regina!

February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

February 11th was a really awesome night at the CCC. The Once,  a Juno nominated folk trio from Newfoundland, played a fantastic show to a sold out house in our Hague Gallery. The music was beautiful, energetic and inspiring and the crowd in attendance was much the same.

Regina did us proud that night by not only packing the place but by supporting the band through CD sales and bringing the warmth and excitement that Saskatchewanians seem to take with them wherever they go. A great time was had by all, and I’m not surprised.

Saskatchewanians have this uncanny way of getting behind things and giving them wings. As Regina grows (as it seems to be doing in leaps and bounds these days), so does its arts community. Artist followings seem to be steadily rising, allowing for more culture within our community, more program development and more jobs outside of the corporate mold.

Okay. That may be a slightly utopian way of looking at Regina in 2013 but I call ‘em like I see ‘em. The artistic presence in this city is growing and it will continue to do so as long as the community gets behind it. With the Junos arriving in Regina this April, our community has a huge opportunity to show the rest of the country just what our cultural climate has to offer. With an incredible array of local talent and the world’s best fans, we have a lot to be proud of!

So keep up the good work Regina! We at the Creative City Centre appreciate it. It’s through your support that this city becomes a more exciting and engaging place to be with each passing day.

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Chris Ho with Robyn Koester, May 16, Doors at 7:30, $10

January 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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After making it through last year’s CBC “Tracks on Tracks” competition and the release of his first official full-length album earlier this year, Chris Ho is ready to take his singer-songwriter indie-folk stylings on the road once again. Chris will be touring across Western Canada in support of his debut full-length record, City of Dust.

In his reclusive years, Chris Ho spent his time writing and recording at his home in Victoria, BC. Performing live on only the rarest occasions, Chris never hesitated to hand out his music to friends and strangers. He continued this pattern until a faithful fan base began to emerge with signed CDs and eager ears, forcing him out of a shell and onto a stage.

And so he did.

The traditionally introverted singer-songwriter began to grow an exhibitionist streak. Ho started making casual appearances around Victoria, performing around the University of Victoria campus and around Victoria’s Cadboro Bay, catching the ear of passers by.

“One time someone was walking by and they left me a note. It just said, ‘Your music made me stop and just enjoy the moment. It’s beautiful. Thank you.’ They didn’t say anything else, and walked away. I still have that note.”

For Ho, this was just the affirmation he needed to know that his music has a way of getting through to people. He had now established two sides to himself – the recluse and the exhibitionist. This new identity began to permeate his life and music, allowing him to challenge the traditional notion of the singer-songwriter mechanic.

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Songwriter Sunday with Scott Richmond and Dan Holbrow, April 28th, Doors at 7:30, $10

January 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Songwriter Sunday 4Join us for the next Songwriter Sunday on April 28th featuring Scott Richmond, Dan Holbrow, and another to be added soon.

If Waylon Jennings, Joe Cocker, Florence and the Machine, and Mumford and Sons sat down and wrote some songs together, they would sound like the music that Scott Richmond writes. His lyrics evoke memories of songs of outlaw country artists like Waylon, Willie, Steve Earle, and Guy Clark, and the energy and soul that pour through his songs are a throwback to the rock ’n’ roll of the late 60’s. Add a string section, booming vocals, and intoxicating melodies and you have something that isn’t being done by anyone else. Directly from the depths of Richmond’s psyche, this music is as untainted as it was the moment it first echoed through this artist’s mind. No formulas. Just produced pure to be shared with everyone. Explosive, soulful, and entertaining, this is what listeners everywhere have been searching for.

Dan Holbrow takes wooden nickels, fixes what ain’t broke, would do anything you wouldn’t do, and figures that basket can still hold a few more eggs. He also writes and plays sharp-edged songs full of concrete and pathos, with the dark, ephemeral beauty of the rainbow sheen on an oily puddle. Guitar like a warm blanket, voice like a winter wind, shows worth waiting for.

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Poor Nameless Boy: “The Activity Book” CD Release Party, April 26, Doors at 7:30, $10 in advance or $15 at the door

December 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

2008877238-1“Sleep It Through” is the first EP project from Poor Nameless Boy. While searching for a sound, this album gives you a quick sample of what is to come. It’s is mellow, relaxing, vocally driven and meant to be played softly while you are doing homework, on the way to work, or trying to sleep.

Poor Nameless Boy is now releasing his first full length album, “The Activity Book“! It is rich full of vocal harmony and adding more percussion/electric guitar, giving a more indie/folk sound.

Making music and collecting music has become simpler and easier. Poor Nameless Boy is attempting to find a way to shine through with simple, insightful lyrics from melodic and passionate songs.

Poor Nameless Boy performs acoustic sets and full band performances depending on the venue or festival. Has performed on CTV Live Regina, CCMA showcases, Sask Sampler Folk stage, and various coffee house and small venue stages.

Whenever someone makes music, the ultimate goal is never fame and fortune, but providing your CD Player, Ipod, Mp3 player, and computer with a reason to use the repeat feature.

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CANCELLED: The Express & Company with Brass Buttons, March 31, Doors at 7:30, $10

December 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

From the fertile musical ground of Peterborough, ON comes a project from singer/songwriter Dylan Ireland: The Express & Company. The Express & Company will be performing at the CCC on March 31st. Regina’s own Brass Buttons will be opening the show. Come celebrate Easter Sunday with us!

The Express & Company’s self-titled EP, which embraces sounds of traditional Canadian roots rock, has been in rotation on over 125 stations across North America, and featured on CBC’s Fresh Air and Vinyl Cafe. Their debut single and fan favorite track, “Out By The Trees”, tells the story of generations brought together by music, a result of Dylan coming from a long history of musical family members.

As a touring band with Melissa Payne on Fiddle, Joe Hay on Drums, Liam Wilson on Bass and multi-instrumentalist Benj Rowland, they have played over 200 shows including the Mariposa Folk Festival and South by Southwest. Enchanting audiences with electric, energetic concerts and playing alongside bands such as The Sadies, Whitehorse, Jenn Grant and Greg Keelor have allowed a true, organic sound to develop. As well, performances as a duo have allowed Dylan and Melissa to present their songs in a more intimate and theatrical manner. Dylan keeps the beat with his bass drum while also delivering on his vocal and guitar duties, while Melissa completes the experience with fiddle, rhythm guitar and harmonies.

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Songwriter Sunday with Megan Nash, Poor Nameless Boy, and Meghan Bowman, March 17, Doors at 7:30, $10

December 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Songwriter Sunday is back with another set of great songwriters, Megan Nash, Poor Nameless Boy, and Meghan Bowman on March 17th.

Megan Nash flirts with folk and punches pop in the face while wrangling soul-tinged roots. Megan’s newest project is PandaCorn. PandaCorn is a strange beast that resulted from cross breeding childish fantasy with depressing realism. Upbeat rhythms and melancholy lyrics are accompanied by wet electric guitar, fat bass synth and pulsing, intense drums. Voices are blended together in bittersweet two part harmonies over a mix of art rock and pop.

Born in Southeast Saskatchewan, Poor Nameless Boy offers an indie folk, lyrically and vocally driven performance that is meant to get your foot tapping in person and your finger pressing the repeat button in your home. His mellow sound is very personal, speaking honesty about love, life, and our changing hearts in a busy world. Poor Nameless Boy performances include CTV Morning Live Regina, stage performances at the CCMA’s in Saskatoon representing Sask Music, selections to the Sask Sampler stage, as well as many small stage performance and local benefit concerts. Poor Nameless Boy was also selected to receive a $10,000 music grant from Rawlco Radio for the upcoming album. The first EP “Sleep It Through” was released at the end of October 2011 and was widely well received, leading the way to the release of the first full length album “The Activity Book” set for March/April 2013.

Meghan Bowman was born and raised in the heart of Saskatchewan near the small village of Guernsey. Her passion for music stemmed from her own mother’s dedication to the craft. Meghan grew up taking piano and voice lessons from her mother and went on to study guitar later in her high school years. She started writing songs in her senior year of high school, taking every bit of pain and pleasure that she had experienced and putting them down on paper and still today the focus of Meghan’s songs continues to be about similar themes. She recently received Rawlco Radio’s 10K20 grant which helped fund a large part of her new record, “I Don’t Want Your Roses” which came out on December 9th, 2011.

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Grant Davidson with Devon Floyd, March 9, Doors at 7:30, $10

December 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Many artists struggle tirelessly to carve out a unique musical identity, an image or sound to separate themselves from the crowd. Grant Davidson, by contrast, effortlessly straddles the intersecting lines of various genres and styles. Folk, soul, country, rock n’ roll have all worked their way into his songwriting, creating something that is of all these and yet none. His newest album, which he is set to record in the winter of 2013, marks a clear and conscious evolution towards further modernizing his sound while maintaining a firm footing in the sounds of decades past; walking a terrain that’s both familiar and rife with possibility. Grant will be performing at the CCC on March 9th. Devon Floyd from The Lonesome Weekends will be opening the show!

Winnipeg, Manitoba born and raised, Davidson spent time on the coffeehouse circuit before recording a lo-fi solo record, Freestyle Walking (2006), which saw a limited release. He then eased into a fuller trio set-up with which he recorded his first officially released album, Tired Limbs for Ashes (2009), a hard-luck roots record, lauded for delivering gut-wrenching heartache with all the warmth and intimacy that makes feeling sad feel good. “It was around this time that I started really listening to old country records: The Carter Family, Hank Williams, and the sort, as well as the 70’s outlaw country scene like Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver, so that sound really crept into the making of that album.”

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