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Cheers North closing – where will local rock bands play next?

deano — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:07:27 +0000

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

RFRD Pilot for our TV/webisode show – Part 2

deano — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:30:31 +0000

Here is part 2 of the pilot we put together for a TV/webisode. It was a lot of fun but a lot more work than just audio. Featured in this episode is music from Kim and Carl – the Backwoods Roots Review (they’ll be performing at the Central Music Fest as Kim and Carl) and a news segment about the upcoming Central Music Fest being held just north of Red Deer, Alberta on August 13 & 14. Program line-up and ticket info at: www.centralmusicfest.com

Part 2 is coming up soon . . .

Where ever you are support your local music!

Dean

RFRD Pilot for our TV/webisode show – Part 1

deano — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:40:11 +0000

Here is part 1 of the pilot we put together for a TV/webisode. It was a lot of fun but a lot more work than just audio. Featured in this episode is music from Kim and Carl – the Backwoods Roots Review (they’ll be performing at the Central Music Fest as Kim and Carl) and a news segment about the upcoming Central Music Fest being held just north of Red Deer, Alberta on August 13 & 14. Program line-up and ticket info at: www.centralmusicfest.com

Part 2 is coming up soon . . .

Where ever you are support your local music!

Dean

Night At The Chelsea – Cheers North – June 19

deano — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:31:20 +0000

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.

Support your local music!

Dean

Central Music Festival – Red Deer Aug 13 & 14

deano — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:12:07 +0000

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

Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival 9

deano — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:07:48 +0000

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

Freedom In Pieces – Rock For Haiti – Feb 6 2010 Video

deano — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:47:11 +0000

Freedom In Pieces original tune (Pray for) A Better Place, dedicated to Haiti recorded live at the Red Deer College Farside Lounge on Feb 6 2010. Here’s a link to their Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/freedominpieces2010

Dean

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Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival – Submissions

deano — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:51:58 +0000

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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Slack Jaw @ Cheers North Red Deer Feb. 27

deano — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:09:23 +0000

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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The Soundhouse Indy merch at Alberta’s Own festival

deano — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:00:28 +0000

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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