Here’s a news segment we did for CentralAlbertaTV.com. More videos will come online as we get them organized.

Dean

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Here’s some more info on next Saturday’s Rock For Haiti at Red Deer College’s Student Association Lounge . . .

Host: SARDC

Type:Causes – Fundraiser

Start Time: Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 8:00pm

End Time: Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 2:00am

Location: Far Side Bar and Grill, Red Deer College

Description: Rock for Haiti Benefit Show brought to you by the Students’ Association of Red Deer Colllege with all proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake fund.

Come out and enjoy a great show by local bands Freedom in Pieces, The Klamdaggers, Night at the Chelsea and 89! Doors open at 8 bands on at 9!

We still need volunteers for this event, if you’re interested facebook me. (SARDC)

For more information on how you can help with Haiti relief go to: http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=33898&tid=001

See you there!

Dean

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Just in from Melody from Night At the Chelsea via FB . . .

ROCK 4 HAITI

‘cuz music soothes the soul – and one day, it WILL save the world.

Host: NIGHT AT THE CHELSEA

Causes – Fundraiser

Start Time: Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9:00pm

End Time: Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 2:00am

Location: RDC: The Farside Lounge

Street: 100 College Blvd. Red Deer, AB

Description

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti causing extreme devestation to an already struggling country. Please join NATC and friends as we raise funds through music in order to aid in the recovery efforts mobilizing around the world to assist earthquake victims. Your attendace alone will will help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities.

Together we can make a difference.

See you there!

Dean

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Thanks to Leo over at the Red Deer Advocate for sending us a link to the following video of Freedom In Pieces, a local band from Hunting Hills High School rehearsing their tune ‘Praying For A Better Place’ in preparation for the fund raising benefit at Deer Park Alliance Church on Friday.

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A local Red Deer band Freedom In Pieces is performing along with other local bands, Our Side and Shift at a benefit concert for Haiti at the Deer Park Alliance Church in Red Deer on Friday January 29 at 7:00pm. The $5 admission fee will be donated directly to Haiti relief. Freedom In Pieces will be selling their CD “Pray for a better place” at the concert.

Here’s a link to their MySpace page: myspace.com/freedominpieces2010

Shift’s MySpace page: www.myspace.com/shiftcanada

If “Our Side” has a website – Myspace or Facebook – let us know and we’ll post it here.

And – if anyone is at the concert and takes some pics or vid – let me know and we’ll post here and on our pages at Myspace and Facebook.

Dean

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From Amber at Cheers North FB page . . .

Amber Jackson sent a message to the members of “CHEERS NORTH BAR & GRILL.”

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Subject: ATTN ALL BANDS

W had a few cancellations for the month of Feb, here are the open dates, message me if you can play them.  First come first serve basis.

Feb 20 Saturday
Feb 27 Saturday

Thanks all.

Amber Jackson
Cheers North

Dean

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A FB message from Rob Bouvier of Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival . . .

Rob Bouvier January 20 at 5:43pm Reply

Calling all musicians and fans. I want the people who want to donate any music gear, drums guitars ect, to send to Haiti for there recovery, we all know how important music is in OUR WORLD( its a beautiful weapon) and how it soothes the soul. Keep this in mind. I will be in touch on how and when and where.

RGB Productions

Find them on Facebook bysearching for Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival . . .

Dean

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Thanks to Luanne from Domino for this message on MySpace:

Hey Dean

Just wanted to touch base with you and let you know what’s going on with Domino!

We have completed our second CD, Dime a Dozen, and have released our first Single to Radio – Going For It was released to Canadian Country Radio on Nov 30. We would love it if you would like to feature it on your show, or something like that. We need to catch up for sure!

We are having a CD release show on Friday, Feb 5. 2010 at The Performing Arts Centre in Stettler, Ab 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00

Thanks Dean, you support is so greatly appreciated!!

Take care, and we’ll talk soon~~

Luanne with Domino

Thanks for the info Luanne – BTW: I just listened to Going For It on Domino’s MySpace page – great stuff – looking forward to picking up a copy of their new CD. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Dean

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The Olympic Torch Relay passes through Red Deer January 15, 2010 and local musical talent will be performing as part of the celebration. Corb Lund, an Alberta singer and songwriter with roots in Central Alberta is performing on the main stage.

For more info on the event: City of Red Deer – Olympic Torch Relay

THROUGHOUT THE EVENING, ENJOY SMALL STAGE PROGRAMS:

Barobliq – Francophone Rock Musician

Cathy Vetter – Folk/Roots Musician

Dance Traxx Studio – Canadian Dance Routine

Irish Dance Association of Red Deer – Irish Dancers

Lisa Heinrichs – Folk Musician

Natacha Homerodean – Francophone Contemporary Musician

Red Deer Aboriginal Dance Troupe – Aboriginal Dancers

The Boom Chucka Boys – Rock Musician

St. James Gate – Celtic Band

Donna Durand Prairie Trio – Prairie/Folk Musician

See you there!

Dean

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Thanks to Melody from NATC for this FB invite

Night At The Chelsea & SOUL SIDE IN

joining forces…one nite only!! DON’T MISS IT!

Start Time: Friday, January 15, 2010 at 9:00pm

End Time: Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00am

Location:Duffer’s Pub

City/Town:Rocky Mountain House, AB

Dean

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