“It gives me
great pleasure to present our latest selection of artists for
the 2008-09 entertainment series. The programming committee for
the DDAAC has focused its energies to present a rich and colorful
tapestry of talent featuring many Manitoba artists. We’ve
blanketed the genres with concerts ranging from Aboriginal rock,
rockabilly, folk rock and indie rock to roots guitar, blues guitar
and country blues. Join us for our magic carpet ride that is
the WAC 2008-09 concert series”. Michelle Nyquist – Programming Committee
Chair DDAAC
STARTING TIME OF ALL CONCERTS:
8:00pm (doors open @ 7:30pm)
October
Alex Cuba
October 16, 2008
Singer-songwriter Alex Cuba hails from Artemis, Cuba (60 KM from Havana) and resides in Smithers, BC. Musically, he lives everywhere in between. His trademark sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks an rock chords subtly subvert commonly held notions of what Cuban music is. http://www.myspace.com/alexcuba
November
The John Henrys
November 6, 2008
They’ve got the “cosmic country-rock sounds of Gram Parsons-era Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers down to a science. Sweet little bits of heartache underneath pedal steel and raucous barroom sing-alongs...what’s not to love?” - ITunes Canada . Ottawa based the John Henry’s sophomore album ‘Sweet as the Grain’ is a remarkable mix of sweetly laid back alt-country and sixties influenced rock. www.myspace.com/thejohnhenrys
January
Chris Goertzen and the Hazy Pilgrims
January 23, 2009
Described as fusion of the country roots of Steve Earle, the bluesy rock ‘n’ roll of the Rolling Stones and the raw power of Big Sugar. Singer-guitarist Chris Goertzen belts out “gritty roots-rock twangers” or “finger picked folk” with his trio backing him with solid backbeats and moaning slide guitars. www.myspace.com/hazypilgrims.
February
The Details
February 13, 2009
a Winnipeg indie rock quartet featuring Jon Plett, Keli Martin, Shawn Gibson and Sean Vidal. The band released their debut EP “Marching Sound” in November of 2006. Their critically acclaimed first full length, “Draw a Distance. Draw a Border” came out in September 2007. So far in 2008, they have toured constantly, cracked CMJ Top 100 and landed a song on NBC C’s new television series “Lipstick Jungle”. www,myspace.com/thedetails.ca
March
Little Miss Higgins
March 6, 2009
Bewitching like moonlight on water—Little Miss Higgins captivates audiences with her original, gutsy, spirited country blues songs. Crystal clear vocals go on forever and amazing guitar licks—she’s the real thing! Little Miss Higgins will be accompanied by partner/guitar player Foy Taylor. Her latest CD, Junction City, is an extension of their authentic song writing and performance styles .
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