Bow Valley Music Club
2007-08 Artists Lineup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007 - DAVID FRANCEY DUO (Ontario) - Two-time Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Francey is noted for his wry humour and astute observations, traits evident in his song writing craftsmanship (Francey won 2006 International Acoustic Music Awards "Best Male Songwriter.") He has played all the major Canadian Folk Festivals and is now appearing at music venues around the globe. Dave Humphreys, Two Way Street venue in Chicago stated, "One of the best shows in our 32 year history! His CDs are great, but he's truly incredible on stage". www.davidfrancey.com

OCTOBER 13 - THE ARROGANT WORMS (Ontario) - The 3-man musical/comedy act returns to our club with their mission - to make you laugh - still firmly intact. The self-proclaimed "Clowned Princes of Humour" are one of Canada's most popular live acts. Sharp wit, tight harmonies and great stage presence as always await you with the "Ambassadors of Fun". www.arrogant-worms.com

NOVEMBER 03 - BARNEY BENTALL TRIO ( B.C.) Barney Bentall has been making records for more than 20 years - with outstanding results. 5 gold albums; an impressive string of nominations and wins for various music awards; 10 million+ record sales world-wide and countless coast-to-coast tours in the process. Tight hooks and strong melodies have made Barney Bentall one of Canada's premier songwriter/performers. Barney now performs his - and his fans'! - favourites in more intimate settings - like us! www.barneybentall.com

NOVEMBER 24 - GUY DAVIS GROUP (New York) - Who says the blues have to be depressing? Guy's initial visit to our club a couple of years back produced one of the most memorable/enjoyable evenings in our history. This time around the blues 'n roots guru is back packing his band and promising another night to remember. www.guydavis.com

JANUARY 26, 2008 - ALBERTA NIGHT: TIM HUS/ LINDSAY ELL (Alberta!) - Once again we are dedicating a night to showcasing home-grown talent. Tim Hus's distinctive song writing and spirited performances have garnered much recognition and acclaim across the province. Tim will be joined on this performance by the Rocky Mountain Two (Rick Preston and Spider Bishop). Also appearing will be up and coming Lindsay Ell. A protégé of music legend Randy Bachman, Lindsay and crew will be offering a mixture of country, jazz, light rock and folk. 2-set format - ANNUAL FOOD BANK DRIVE SHOW www.timhus.ca  www.lindsayell.com

FEBRUARY 16 - THE QUEBE SISTERS BAND (Texas) - The Quebe (pronounced Kway-bee) Sisters Band is an exciting group that performs a blend of western swing and classic swing standards, hot jazz, western and vintage country/traditional tunes. The group features the 3-part harmony vocals of the Sisters, backed by the great playing of the Band. The music of the Quebe Sisters Band reaches beyond the divides of taste to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. A hit at the recent North American Folk Alliance Conference we are excited to have them make their first appearance in western Canada at the Bow Valley Music Club. www.quebesistersband.com

MARCH 08 – AUDREY AULD MEZERA with ANDREW HARDIN (Australia/Tennessee) – Audrey Auld Mezera is a musician in the “Americ-kinda” style- traditional country and folk with strong Australian roots. She is described as a spontaneous, engaging writer of provocative & poignant songs- a little bit of Loretta Lynn and a touch of Randy Newman. She has 7 albums to her credit and has been touring internationally for 11 years. Audrey has also performed with Charlie Louvin, Tom Russell, Jimmie La Fave and toured with Fred Eaglesmith. The added bonus for us is the presence of club favourite and gifted guitar player Andrew Hardin supporting the tunes with his tasty guitar work.  www.audreyauldmezera.com

MARCH 29 - TWINBILL: CHUCK BRODSKY / RON HYNES (North Carolina/Newfoundland) Two story-telling singer/songwriters have joined to tour as their own twin bill. Chuck Brodsky has been likened to a modern day Woody Guthrie (but with better guitar work). Rolling Stone magazine says of him, "Brodsky reflects the good old US of A, warts and all...colourful tales...reminds us there's a whole world outside our doors. Ron Hynes is a much recognized, multiple-award-winning troubadour whose songs have been covered by everyone from Prairie Oyster to Emmy Lou Harris. www.chuckbrodsky.com www.hynesite.org

APRIL 19 - AMY LAVERE BAND (Tennessee) Fresh from her acting stints in 'Black Snake Moan" and "Walk the Line", Amy LaVere is still thumping away at the stand-up bass and cranking out new albums. Amy's sound can be described as a "haunting distillation of classic country/gypsy/cool jazz and pop. As the Los Angeles Daily News raved when Amy's initial CD came out, "Something like this doesn't come along every day." Come and see why... www.amylavere.com

MAY 03 - AMY SKY & MARC JORDAN (Ontario) - With two extremely successful solo careers as songwriters and recording artists, husband and wife Amy Sky and Marc Jordan also unite as musical partners on the concert stage. Amy and Marc's music is familiar to millions internationally. Between them, their songs have topped the charts for a diversity of stars such as Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Anne Murray, Heart, Cyndi Lauper, Sheena Easton, Amanda Marshall, Olivia Newton-John, Cher, Joe Cocker, Holly Cole, The Manhattan Transfer, Chicago and Natalie Cole. Together, Amy and Marc unify their collective talent in a touring package that highlights not only the best of their individual solo shows, but also brings to the stage the special harmony that bonds them in music and life. www.amysky.com www.marcjordan.com