Bow Valley Music Club
2011 -12 Artists Lineup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011  TWIN BILL:
Lisa Brokop (a.k.a. The Jefferson’s) (Tennessee) - Lisa Brokop is an award-winning performer, singer and songwriter, who brings her country-flavoured, contemporary songs back to us, this time as a duo with the very talented and accomplished artist Paul Jefferson as The Jefferson’s. Originally from British Columbia, Lisa has now established herself in Nashville, and her string of acclaimed albums is testament to her widespread and growing recognition. Entertaining, insightful and featuring those wonderful harmonies - if your thing is fine voices, this is the night for you. We welcome back Lisa and Paul to our club.
www.lisabrokop.com

Catherine MacLellan’s (PEI) - Catherine MacLellan’s  star has long been rising in North America. Voted Critics Favourite New Discovery by Penguin Eggs Magazine in 2008, her previous record Water in the Ground reached out to expand her already loyal fan base as she toured in support of legendary artists including Bruce Cockburn and Steve Forbert. She held her own, showcasing in Boston, Berlin, Cannes, Memphis, New York, London, and Paris. Her recently released album Silhouette has been garnering rave reviews. (A particularly sweet note on Silhouette is the penultimate track “Snowbird”, her cover version of the most lauded song ever written by her father, Gene MacLellan). Her growing recognition is allowing her to step out of her famous father's shadow, and present an icon like 'Snowbird' in her own wonderful way. Catherine has been called "that terrific voice from the east coast" and we are delighted to present her.
www.catherinemaclellan.com

OCTOBER 15, 2011 RANKIN, CHURCH & CROWE (Nova Scotia; Ontario) Friends and colleagues, Raylene Rankin, Cindy Church, and Susan Crowe each are award winning recording artists. Raylene is best known for her part in the Rankin Family and for her voice - as incomparable as hand‑cut crystal. Cindy is simply one of the finest singers in Canada today, well known and admired for her honeyed voice, her song writing and her wonderful harmonizing. Susan Crowe - described as a writer's writer, also brings her voice, providing harmonic shading to this trio. More than the sum of the parts, they are Rankin, Church and Crowe.
www.rankinchurchcrowe.com

NOVEMBER 05, 2011  TOM RUSSELL (Duo) (Texas) Amid the overlapping of genres which is today’s live music scene, placing Tom Russell is a challenge. Alt-country/Americana/country/folk? Probably all of that, but the label does not matter when Tom hits the stage. His songs and his presentation have earned him heart-felt response and international acclaim. He is truly a world troubadour, touring everywhere for much of each year. His reputation precedes him, and we are delighted to welcome Tom Russell back to our stage.
www.tomrussell.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2011  TWIN BILL:  JACK SEMPLE (Saskatchewan) Jack Semple is known as a guitar virtuoso and a blues player; but, Jack has surprised audiences lately with his interpretations of folk, country and other genres. He is also a great singer, and in his last concert on our stage he wowed the audience not only with his guitar as expected, but also with his singing.
www.jacksemple.com

GREG TROOPER (Tennessee) Greg Trooper is a New Jersey native now based in Nashville, who has created a "catalogue of superbly crafted albums." His music is touched by Memphis soul, Greenwich Village folk and Nashville twang. Billboard magazine calls him "an artist of considerable insight and passion." Fans know a voice of experience singing songs in which they recognize themselves. You will too.
www.gregtrooper.com

***JANUARY 21, 2012 – “ALBERTA NIGHT”:  This night is our ANNUAL FOOD BANK DRIVE.***
***Opening Act-  NANCY LABERGE & THE BACKYARD BETTIES  ***  Nancy Laberge is emerging as an up and coming folk singer/songwriter on Canada's horizon. Whether crooning a heartfelt ballad or taking her audience on the wild side of a Barbie doll, people will remember seeing Nancy play a show. Laberge played in the past with Mississippi Steamboat, a country/roots group, for five years. These days, she continues to write and record, performing her music as a folk artist with The Backyard Betties.
 www.backyardbetties.com

ALLEN & ALEXANDER (Jenny Allen & Leslie Alexander) These Alberta-native songwriters first joined forces last winter when the pair found themselves onstage singing with Jane Siberry on her famous encore “Calling All Angels.” Now sharing vocals, multiple instruments, and a past, Allen & Alexander agree that their set list, a combination of original material and select covers from each artist, contains their most personal songs yet - exchanged like a salty heart-to-heart over a load of laundry.
www.jennyallen.ca
www.lesliealexander.com

T. BUCKLEY TRIO Tim Buckley is a roots artist combining stylings of country, folk and rock'n'roll. Buckley and bassist, Derek Pulliam, silence a crowd with powerful harmonies and captivate traditional music lovers with timeless melodies. Tim has been honing his craft for several years and in that time has played over 250 shows, sharing the stage with a broad range of artists including Catherine MacLellan, Old Man Luedecke and Carolyn Mark. This performance as a trio will include noted local guitarist/singer Tim Leacock.
www.tbuckley.ca

FEBRUARY 11, 2012  THE STEEL WHEELS  (Virginia) The Steel Wheels are truly an Americana band, rooted in musical styles that range from blues and bluegrass to old‑time sing‑alongs and foot‑stompin' fiddle tunes. They are subtle innovators who respect the past but whistle their own tunes. 2010 was a breakout year for The Steel Wheels with 5 nominations from the Independent Music Awards and numerous placements on "best of the year" lists. The four‑piece band is based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where lead singer Trent Wagler has been a scene staple for nearly a decade. Multi‑instrumentalist Jay Lapp was touring with several bands when he and Wagler crossed paths and a musical partnership began. The two are joined by upright bassist Brian Dickel and fiddler Eric Brubaker.
www.thesteelwheels.com
 
MARCH 03, 2012  TWINBILL: RUSSELL deCARLE TRIO (Ontario)  Russell deCarle is a Canadian music icon as the lead vocalist for the six time Juno Award winning country roots group, Prairie Oyster, and was an inductee into the Canadian Hall of Honour in 2009. Now Russell deCarle offers something a little different in his trio format. Apart from switching to guitar from bass, deCarle plays some songs “that didn’t necessarily work for Oyster”. Expect a little R&B, some western swing and a few other things and definitely expect a more relaxed & mellow style of music.
www.russelldecarle.com

SUZIE VINNICK (Ontario)  Great voice, great guitar work and great songs, Suzie Vinnick is an award‑winning singer, songwriter and musician. Blues may be her starting point, but her powerful and emotive style draws in her audience, whatever the musical genre.
www.suzievinnick.com

MARCH 24, 2012 “MEMPHIS MEMORIES III”:
THE BURNS SISTERS (New York) with ANDREW HARDIN (Texas) You can think about the Burns Sisters in descriptive terms ‑ powerful songs, gorgeous sibling harmony, a distinctive blend of folk, country, and rock styles ‑ but their essence is soul. Marie, Jeannie and Annie Burns have been singing together all their lives, and their music follows an inner path known by heart. Their music is filled with warmth and conviction and they sing with the authority of a band that knows its place and is comfortable there. For this performance, they will be joined by guitarist-extraordinaire, Andrew Hardin.
www.burnssisters.com

BRIAN ASHLEY JONES DUO (Tennessee)  Brian Ashley Jones is a singer, accomplished lead guitarist, and versatile songwriter with his music - guitar driven blues, bluegrass, folk, country, and rock - being described as "Blues Grass".  Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Jones maintains an active touring schedule and performs about 150 shows per year. Brian will be joined by Tisha Simeral on bass and vocal harmonies. Their fine playing, tight vocals, and infectious tunes will make them an audience favourite.
www.brianashleyjones.com

APRIL 14, 2012  TWIN BILL:  JOHN WORT HANNAM DUO (Alberta) It has only been a few years since John Wort Hannam left his day job and started supporting himself with his music. Two years later, he won a major song writing prize at the Calgary Folk  Festival, and has been winning awards regularly ever since. This tells you a little bit about the kind of no‑nonsense confidence that comes through in Hannam's music; gritty, four‑chord‑truth‑telling. With nods to Hank Williams, and others, Hannam pairs simple melodies with lyrics that quietly and unsentimentally illuminate everyday heroes. John will be joined by Scott Duncan.
www.johnworthannam.com

BETTYSOO & DOUG COX (Texas/British Columbia) Words like "brilliant", "stunning", and "virtuoso" are used to describe Doug Cox’s playing - similar words could be used to describe BettySoo’s singing and song writing, so I guess it’s not surprising they have been brought together. They call it,’ Across The Borderline’ - the girl from Texas with the great voice and songs and the guy from Vancouver Island with the magic musicianship; sort of Austin meets Tsawwassen (sorry). Whatever it is - we call it great.
www.bettysoo.com
www.dougcox.org

MAY 05, 2012 - “Thanks for the Memories Concert” Many great performers have helped to build our club’s reputation as a presenter of memorable nights. This is our way of saying:  “Thanks” to them for all the great moments. This year we present:
GARY FJELLGAARD, RON HYNES & DAVID FRANCEY (In The Round) – (British Columbia, Newfoundland, Ontario) - Three iconic Canadian singers/musicians/songwriters perform together for what promises to be a memorable evening. These three legends need no further introduction.
www.fjellgaard.bc.ca
www.davidfrancey.com
www.hynesite.org