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JUNO winning Canadian alternative country, roots-rockers, siblings David and Joey Landreth’ sound combines harmony-rich Americana, bluesy R&B, U.S singer/songwriter traditions, and the folk heritage of the northern prairies anchored by the bluesy wail of electric guitars, the swell of B3 organ, and the harmonized swoon of their voices. Do not miss the chance to see...

The Cosmopolitan Music Society (CMS) is pleased to announce this special evening of music celebrating the works of local composers as part of the CMS Series of shows. The CMS Monday band will perform this concert of original compositions Sunday, April 9 at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (OSPAC) 8426 Gateway Boulevard. The repertoire reflects the character of the city of Edmonton – multicultural, high energy, and interspersed with intense moments of beauty and contemplation. The show features five world premiere performances, as well as performances of established masterworks for band by Edmonton’s own Allan Gilliland and John Estacio. Works from local composers: Taran Plamondon, Joseph Lai, Jared Samborski, Patricia Gauci, Roger Deegan, and Rhea Shank will also be featured. Early bird tickets are $20 until April 6, $25 thereafter. Tickets are available at the CMS office at OSPAC, or through CMS members.

Nominated for a JUNO Award, Indie Award, Canadian Folk Music Award and an International Folk Alliance Award, Kobo Town's infectious nature is winning audiences over worldwide. Founded and fronted by emigre Trinidadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves, an engaging storyteller whose songs draw heavily from the lyrical inventiveness of early calypso, their music has been described as "a unique, transnational composite of rhythm, poetry and activist journalism." - Exclaim!

First launched in the 1980's, the original Mini Pops' featured talented children (between the ages of 9-15) singing pop hits of the day. The group sold millions of albums in Australia, Canada, France, the UK and the USA. Now that the original Mini Pops' fans have grown up and have children of their own, a new generation of Mini Pops' has been relaunched. Since re-launching, the Mini Pop Kids have released 11 albums and have continuously reached the number one spot on the kids chart on iTunes Canada. Mini Pop Kids continues a successful tradition of entertaining and celebrating kids with its "family friendly Mini Pop style". Packed with high positive energy, the Mini Pop Kids brand is about encouraging and empowering kids to be confident and shoot for their dreams, with clean versions of current radio pop songs that the entire family can enjoy.

Edmonton based recording artist Colleen Rae is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and musician. Rae's What You Need Is Me album yielded seven nationally and internationally charted singles and garnered nominations by the WCMA, TIMA and CCMA. A natural on stage, Colleen has performed at festivals and venues across the province including the Winspear, The Brier, Big Valley Jamboree and the Calgary Stampede. Colleen's third recording is set to be released in 2017.

Front Porch Roots Revue return for their annual "theme" concert after selling out their 40th anniversary tribute to "The Last Waltz" this past spring. This season the Porch crew unveils a night of "Classic Country-Rock and Swing" and the core group of Ron Rault, Thom Moon, Crawdad Cantera and Gord Matthews return with One Horse Blue vocalist Ian Oscar and a few other special guests. The musical menu will embrace tunes from the songbooks of Waylon Jennings, Danny O'Keefe and Poco, to The Byrds, Commander Cody, The Eagles and The New Riders of the Purple Sage, all done with a tasty Front Porch spin.

World-renowned superstars whose music is "as deeply compassionate as it is invigorating, as accessible as it is virtuosic" (Time Out New York), The Klezmatics erupted out of New York's East Village in 1986 and revitalized klezmer for the new century. The music is steeped in Eastern European/ Jewish tradition and spirituality, while incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights and anti-fundamentalism. The Klezmatics have collaborated with numerous luminaries, including Pulitzer Prize playwright Tony Kushner and folk hero Arlo Guthrie to name a few. They have performed at some of the world's most storied venues and festivals and their accolades include a GRAMMY Award for "Best Contemporary World Music Album" and the New York Jewish Music Award for "Best Klezmer Band".

Opus@12 Chamber Concert Society presents "The King's Sonatas", chamber music that would have been presented in castles. Bring your lunch, sit back, relax and enjoy the free informal concert. Get up close and personal with a real harpsichord after the concert! Starts at 12 noon.

Title: SWEAT - the nu-disco dance party and Steam Whistle Pilsner Description: SWEAT - the nu-disco dance party and Steam Whistle Pilsner presents Viet Nguyen (Boodang) www.facebook.com/boodang.music.canada Along side resident SWEAT DJs and VJ This is Edmonton's number one #NuDisco and #IndieDance jam night at El Cortez in the Tequila Cellar. $5.5 Steam Whistle 9pm start  NO COVER Address: El Cortez Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar 8230 Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 4B2 Date: February 17, 2017 Time: 9pm – 2pm

Join us for an exciting evening of music, as we perform three symphonies written for wind band, and two pieces featuring Edmonton soloists!

Come listen to our A Capella Ensemble under the direction of John McMillan as they explore beautiful vocal harmonies, and then marvel at Kent Sangster's Jazz Combo students as they stretch out as improvisers. Featured instruments include drums, bass, guitar, voice and trumpet.

Join Cantilon Choirs in this concert-style presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. With nearly 100 beautifully trained, costumed singers on stage, follow Maria and the Von Trapp family as they navigate love, loyalty, and difficult political times. A treat for the eyes and ears, re-live your "Favorite Things" with Cantilon!

Enjoy an enchanting evening of music with Viennese, Bohemian, and Moravian flair, performed masterfully by one of today's leading string ensembles. Join us at Robertson-Wesley United Church (10209-123 Street) on Friday, March 10 at 7:30 pm. More details: http://edmontonchambermusic.org/prazak_quartet.php This is the first time the Pražák Quartet has ever performed in Edmonton, so don't miss this opportunity! Buy your tickets today: http://edmontonchambermusic.org/tickets.php

This is your chance to sing-a-long to the most successful movie musical of all time. Sing-a-long-a-Sound of Music is not just a chance to see the classic movie on the big screen in magnificent technicolour and glorious cinemascope; it's a major audience participation event with subtitles for the songs. Singalong with Julie! Wave your Edelweiss! Dance in the gazebo with Liesl! Bark at Rolf! Snuggle up with Gretel and join in earnest choruses of My Favorite Things!

The Cosmopolitan Music Society (CMS) is pleased to announce this special evening of music with Edmonton legend Tommy Banks and the CMS Jazz Orchestra as part of the CMS Series of concerts celebrating the work of local composers and arrangers. Tommy Banks and the CMS Jazz Orchestra will perform two concerts on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (8426 Gateway Boulevard). They will perform selections from Tommy Banks' personal collection, his personal arrangements, and music from other composers, including Russ Spiegel. Set 1: 7:30pm – Tickets $20 Set 2: 8:45pm – Tickets $20 A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $100. These include: both concerts, appetizers, preferred front row seating, and a meet & greet with Tommy Banks. Tickets available from the CMS office by calling 780.432.9333.

The word "goitse" is an informal Gaelic greeting that means "come here" in English. The group's name is an invitation for listeners to partake in their unique sound. Recently crowned Live Ireland's "Trad Group of the Year" for 2015, they have made a name for themselves as one of the most sought after bands amongst connoisseurs of Irish traditional music. Their third and latest album, Tall Tales and Misadventures brims with energy and creative zeal and has taken the group's expressive landscape of sound to a whole new level.

SWEAT - the nu-disco dance party and Steam Whistle Pilsner present A St. Patrick's Day Bash With SWEAT resident DJs Joses Martin, Polyesterday, Will Hempfree, SWIM and Rudy Roman along side Foxy Smolders (Vicky Mittal) This is Edmonton's number one #NuDisco and #IndieDance jam night. $5.5 Steam Whistle NO COVER

One of the most celebrated Canadian roots musicians of all time, Ashley MacIsaac has garnered International acclaim by playing fiddle in that hard-nosed, traditional Cape-Breton style, while adding his own spin, mixing genres and updating Celtic music to appeal to a broader spectrum of fans. Throughout his career he's received countless awards and nominations including three JUNO awards and a Honourary Doctorate from Cape Breton University. Ashley continues to surprise crowds, whether it's his new duo project, FDLER (hybrid Celtic/dance) or a traditional fiddle set, he shreds on a fiddle like no one else can.

The Festival City Winds Advanced Band, under the direction of Artistic Director Wendy J. Grasdahl, invites you to Cityscapes taking place on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 7:30PM in the Robert Tegler Centre, Concordia University of Edmonton (7128 Ada Boulevard – 73 St. south of 112 Ave.). The Advanced Band is pleased to welcome trombonist Dr. James Bicigo as its guest soloist. The evening’s programme will feature several pieces which will help the audience envision various aspects of city life. The beauty and energy of Charleston’s important and historic harbor is portrayed in Robert Sheldon’s “Charleston Harbor Celebration”, and the sights and sounds of New York City are alive in Gary P. Gilroy’s “Heart of the City” (complete with a sultry alto saxophone solo which transports listeners to one of the city’s jazz clubs). As a contrast to the various cityscapes, Fergal Carroll’s “Blackwater” is inspired by the River Blackwater – the largest in the south-west of Ireland and flows through the counties of Waterford and Cork before entering the Celtic Sea at the town of Youghal. Trombonist Dr. James Bicigo will be the soloist in Max Warnecke’s “Concertstück”. The programme will be rounded out with a piece depicting rain, selections from Gershwin’s “Porgy & Bess”, and much more. Tickets for Cityscapes are $12 for Adults and $5 for Children (under 12), and can be purchased at the door.

The beat goes on with the Percussion Ensemble. This dynamic group features a virtual cornucopia of instruments that are struck or scraped. Often referred to as the “backbone” or “heartbeat” of an ensemble, these pivotal instruments are brought to the forefront by enthusiastic students. Come out and enjoy this ensemble performance of precision, timing and energy

The Edmonton Columbian Choirs presents their annual Spring Bouquets Concert, as part of their 50th Anniversary Season. A delightful evening of choral music presented by The Young Columbian Singers, Vocal Motion, The Chanteuses, and The Edmonton Inner City Choir, this will be a great way to warm up from the harsh winter months and welcome the spring.

Da Camera Singers' March 19 concert brings peace and comfort Contemplative works by English composers C. Hubert Parry and John Rutter are featured on the program for Da Camera Singer’s second concert for the 2016-17 season. Also on the program are compositions by Erik Esenvalds and John Tavener. For this concert the choir is accompanied by a chamber orchestra of musicians from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra: Sunday, March 19, 3:00 p.m. at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, 10035 – 103 Street, Edmonton Tickets may be purchased at http://www.dacamerasingers.ca/concert-season/.

Something intense and electric happens when Leahys get together! For years the siblings have played, danced and shared their music throughout the world, gaining critical acclaim and accolades for their musicality, talent and performance. Fusing instrumental, Celtic, traditional and roots music, their sound is captivating; their songs are distinct; their presentation is uplifting and full of life.

Come join is for an hour of celebration of chamber music of Schubert, Bach, Pachelbel, Vivaldi and others. Admission is free as always, great informal gathering in the rotunda of the Cité. It starts at noon, not 11:45.