Red Deer’s Cheers North is closing next week. This has been a great venue for local artists as well as travelling bands. Where will local independent bands play now? Any ideas or suggestions?

Here’s the FB message from Amber at Cheers North . . .

Yes people, it is official, Cheers North will be closing next week. We are so sorry to all the musicians that we couldn’t keep er’ alive. We tried our best and wish you all an amazing journey with your talents.

We are having a goodbye to Cheers party on Saturday July 24, please come out, we’d love to have you. Vairious bands will be playing, such as Oldbury, and it’s happy hour all night. Thank you SO much for playing here, and we hope to see you somewhere, sometime, someplace!

Support you local music – where ever they play!

Dean

July 19, 2010
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From Melody Dawn via FB

A ROCK AND ROLL ROUNDHOUSE ASSAULT

Start Time:Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 9:00pm

End Time:Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 3:00am

Location:Cheers North Bar and Grill

Street: 7445 50th Ave., Red Deer, AB

Red Deer’s hardest working band, NIGHT AT THE CHELSEA, and the city’s hardiest underachievers, THE SMASH AND GRAB LADIES, join forces again to bring to you an evening of pure, uncut rock and roll.

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Dean

June 11, 2010
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For a complete line up and information on how to volunteer (they always need volunteers) or to provide corporate sponsorship . . . visit CentralMusicFest.com

Support your local music . . . where ever you are!

Dean

May 22, 2010
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Rob Bouvier sent us this message through Facebook…

Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival 9

3 day out door music Festival featuring upto 25 of Alberta’s Top Indie bands. Camping separate but within walking distance, format a bit different then we have seen in the past but lets show Lacombe Days we are serious about our music and you can expect a blow out event next year for our 10th year anniversary. So come on out bring your friends and enjoy all that Lacombe days has to offer check the web site www.abown.com for more information.

We always need volunteers for Beer garden, Security and first Aide if you would like free access to the event and are willing to put in your time please e-mail Cathy Bouvier/Soloway at isoloway@xplornet.com

I am looking forward to an awesome event… set up for the kids to enjoy this year as well. 13 and under free

Friday $15.00 Saturday and Sunday $10.00 with a $5.00 cover into the beer garden which will get you infront of the stage..

Thank-you for all your support over the years lets continue to show our support for the incredible independent talent Alberta has to offer.

Support your local music . . .

Dean

May 22, 2010
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From Rob over at Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival . . .

Rob Bouvier sent a message to the members of Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival.

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Subject: Submissions for Alberta’s Own

Send your press kits to
Rgb Productions
Box 58
Clive Ab
t0c 0y0

Submission deadline is April 5th
Good luck
Rob

Dean

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March 12, 2010
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From Dallas of Slack Jaw . . .

Type: Party – Reunion

Start Time: Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 9:30pm

End Time: Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2:00am

Location: Cheers North, Red Deer

Dean

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February 22, 2010
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From Rob Bouvier (Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival) via FB

Join the group The Soundhouse. We are putting in a local Indy section and would like to invite all local bands to bring down some CD’s and merch to consign with us. Just send us a message if you are interested and we will go over the details.

Contact Rob through their website Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival

email: info@abown.com and you can find and join their group on Facebook

Dean

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February 22, 2010
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