Welcome to November and some more news!!!
Wendy Vaughn is recovering nicely from surgery and I'm sure she will be up and about real soon.... phone or email her and chat I'm sure she would love to talk and fill in her days with friends.
Miriam Dreher has been busy In October she performed at four different shows in Kansas City Missouri. Then she won International Platinum yodeler of the year again in Branson. In the last four years she has been the recipient of 18 music awards. These include four Canadian Awards and four International Awards for yodeler, three media personality, a very special prestigious award from the Government of Canada and others include favourite artist, favourite entertainer and childrens programs. Way to go Miriam...November 19th she will be attending the Western Music Festival in New Mexico. Recently she received an email inviting her to Rotterdam the Netherlands for next August to perform and teach yodeling.
Access Tv are doing a profile on her life history and will be broadcast probably in January sometime... Watch for that...
(Access contacted me and I gave them lots of ideas for shows and looks like they are going to use some of them)
Yodelfest 09 is moving to a larger venue The Town and Country Center on 212 Jensen Drive Airdrie Ab. Unfortunatel;y this is the same day as the Alberta's Men and Women of Country Music so you know where i will be... It used to be in April i believe but i guess they couldn't get the new venue for then...
Danielle Lowe won the youth division of the Country Vocal Spotlight Contest and then was chosen overall winner between the youth and open divisions.... Quite an accomplishment for someone so young... Way to go Danielle.
Dynasty Records and Spirit River Distribution have joined forces to combine their many years of experience to help artists get more markets for their CD's and to make more Artists product available to the consumer... Way to go Jeff and Melanie I love people who think outside the box. For more info go to www.spiritriver.com or www.dynastyrecords.com for more information.... Great place for independent artists to find information about how to get into new markets...
The Myrols will be playing November 23rd at the Millet Legion Doors open 2pm Call John Perry 780-387-5748 to book tickets.
Laurence Duperron long time Quarterhorse Breeder from the Drayton Valley area died on November 4th. He was the owner with his son Bert of Tripple D Quarter Horses. He was also a beloved Boxing coach for 30+ years and he was recently inducted into the Alberta Boxing Association Hall of Fame. He was very community minded and along with his wife Evalina the were tireless community supporters. He will be sadly missed by many across Alberta and Canada.
Welcome to Fall 2008
Maple Creek Gathering 2008
I asked Ol' Ugly to tell me about Maple Creek as i didn't get to go this year...darn!!
MAPLE cREEK WAS WONDERFUL THIS YEAR. the committee seemed much more upbeat this year and that set the tone for the whole weekend. Even though they still need to address the sound problems in the arena as the echoes make it difficult to hear. Ol' Ugly said jokingly "I was off the stage ten minutes before my stories stopped reverberating around the room" "This was the first time i was able to sit and listen to myself perform".... Many places that use arena's have this same problem.
The Elks Hall and the Curling Club are excellent venues though and they are always full to overflowing when the acts are on stage. They were especially full when Shirley Fields and Al Owcher performed there. These two performers are fabulous performers each in their own right, but together they bring back so many memories for the fans.
The fans in Maple Creek come from all over Sask and Ab. These are the warmest people i have ever met. Time after time i meet people who will sit and talk to us for a few minutes and tell us how much they enjoyed the show. I as well as many entertainers have made many friends at this event.
Maple Creek has a unique custom; They put on a supper for the entertainers at the Jasper Center on Friday evening. We can sit and talk and catch up on the news. The food is excellent and the company wonderful. Then on Saturday they have their main supper for anyone at the Armouries. That is even more fun as you get to meet the fans as well and just joke and laugh and have a great time.
Some of the entertainers who were there were Laura Hayes (beautiful voice) who sang a song called "The Storyteller" I love that song. Perry jacobson, Lloyd Dolen (who is releasing a new CD soon) Ben Beverage, The Moncrieffs, Buddy Gale, Dave Dance, DC Lund, Doris Bircham, Ann Lansdale, Mag Mawhinny, and many many more.
Ol' Ugly was nice and said he missed me being there but not half as much as i missed being there... You betcha Maple Creek is one of the gatherings on my list for next year. See ya there the Good Lord willing.
Anyone else who has news for my newsletter just email it to me PLEASE! Thanks!
Where the heck did summer go??
Well the shows this summer all went well, Stavely was a hit and the new committee did an awesome job... I hear Eli Barsi did an awesome job as usual She sure is an Alberts/Sask treasure. Way to go Tex and crew.
Pincer Creek had a smaller turnout and the weather and gas prices may have played a part in that... but the line up was awesome and those who did go were royally entertained...
Stony Plain was a real success and cudo's go out to Jackson and the new executive for an awesome job. The Trade Show was reintroduced and we had 25 booths and 29 are already booked for 2009 so i hope they continue with it. The line up was spectular the crowd was very appreciative... The heat got to a few people but other than that it was a huge success. Everyone had a good time and the Tea House as well as the Old Church was busy with performers as well as continual performances in the Pavilion.
Hopefully the Pavilion will be upgraded so we have better sound next year.... We can hope.
The Country Corn and Music Festival celebrated it's 10th Anniversary and the people came out in droves as did the performers.... Dick Damron was again a huge hit... a fellow by the name of Harry Welling was unreal with his powerful voice and his humor kept the crowd in stitches... Mr Dumont from Sask. donated a hand made violin to the Feed The Children Program (in schools) and i'm not sure but i think over $600 was raised... A lady was the winner but she had no need for it so she kindly gave it to Keith Kendrew from Rimbey who had been buying tickets all day hoping to win it as he is learning how to play... Way to go Keith... he said he will play a tune or two at next years gathering...
Rick and Sheryle started the show 10 years ago and Sheryle is continuing it and hopes it will get bigger and better in years to come... If a 140+ camper units is any indication i would say it is growing.... Congrat's Sheryle and crew.
Maple Creek is coming up the third weekend in September and I'm sure it will be a great success as usual. They have a great crew out there in Sask. I'm just sorry i can't go this year.
The ACPA show is the fourth weekend in Sept and will be a great show as well With members only on the lineup it will be a steller show. I was going to do the CD tables at Maple Creek and ACPA but life changes and i can't make it now but that's life.
They say this is next year country so we'll se what next year brings...
REMEMBER ANYONE ENTERING COUNTRY VOCAL SPOTLIGHT YOUR ENTRIES HAVE TO BE IN BY SEPT 12.
Go on the Northlands web site for details.
Closed Auditions are the 27th and 28th of September at the Agricom. The Junior finals are October 17th at 7pm on the HMV stage below CFCW in West Ed Mall. Come and watch and support the junior finalists.
October 18 and 19th are the youth and open semi finals at 12pm and 4pm same place as the Juniors.... Come out and support your friends performing or just to enjoy the great talent.
'Finals will be at the Myer Howeritz Theatre in UofA on November 2nd at 7pm. This is a ticketed event and you can phone Northlands for info.
Well i just had to start this part over as i forgot to save and i lost all of it about 20 minutes of typing.... hate it when i do that...gurr!
Well the Global Country All Star show was huge this year as it was Maryann's tenth year of putting on the concert. Many performers from the last ten years were there... A special feature was Farmer's Daughter... who hadn't sang together in 8 years... I got their autographs for sure... Yhe concert is going to go in a new direction next year and I'm sure whereever Maryann takes it it will be a success... Jeff Funk wasn't able to be at the concert this year because pf health problems... sure hoping you have bounced back over the summer.... we missed you... He is such a big part of all that goes on in the music industry and a real support of all Maryann does...
In May I also went to Brett Kissel's 18th birthday bash.... That young man is such a talent and once again filled the Winspear and the party was very successful to say the least.... Way to go Brett... His new CD is Awesome! The song Black Eyed Susans he co wrote with Steve Fox is wonderful and should be a single #1 when they release it...hint...hint... It will be soon i hope...
Also in the end of May i had the pleasure of taking a friend of mine (age 60) to his first live concert in a concert hall. He loves Tas Ma Hal so i got tickets and away we went It was so neat to view the show through his eyes and his responses.... Tas always gets everyone up dancing in the asile and even my shy friend got up and danced by his seat... It really renewed for me the effect live music affects people and brings happiness in our souls... he will go to more concerts now i think!! The experience was awesome for him and for me...
I am having a lot of changes going to hapen in my life i have decided to move to a place that has a pool within a few minutes so i can exercise and keep my body mobile... The problem is finding a place with ground level entrance and within my price range (cheap)... But i need to do this for my health and mobility... so if you know of any place let me know... Thanks!
Also by 2010 i won't be volunteering for anything I want to take a break and just be a spectator for awhile And maybe i will run away and go on adventures of my own... I will still house sit occasionaly... This is my last year(2009) to be the lineup coordinator for AWOCM/AMOCM. They are doing a wonderful job of the show (Saturday of Mothers Day Weekend at the Hoadley Community Hall). So who knows i may get bored but we'll have to wait and see if that happens...lol
Also if you are looking for me to pull up in my old brown van it isn't going to happen after the 15th as i have bought a Chartruse Dodge Shadow with a lighter pink racing stripe and baloon decals on the back.... I told a friend "it took me 56 years to get a hippy car"...lol But it gets 40 miles to the galon so i really don't care what color it is...
If anyone has news or events for the web site just email me at dbrandson@hotmail.com and please put out my website www.diannebrandson.com to all the people on your contact list so they can keep up with the Alberta music events scene.
I also want to say thanks to Bill Borgwardt for his frindship and his beautiful photos he takes at all the events around the province... Subscribe to Canadian Country Music News and you will see his great reports on all that is happening.
So take care and i will add more to this as the fall progresses...
WELCOME TO SUMMER 2008
Well I'd like to congradulate the Hoadley Community Association for putting on a great show....I knew i was on the money when i asked them if they would like to take over the show... The food was wonderful and the hall decorated western and the artists and the audience were treated like royality...
I did the lineup for them this year and I've been asked to help out in this way for next year as well.
The Bishop Brothers, a duo who are going to be reconed with in the future were first timers on my lineup and the recieved the AMOCM Rising Star Medallions this year. Also new to the lineup were Pat Hatherly, Joyfull Melody Trio, Randy Hollar, Wayne O., I'm sure they will get asked back again in years to come.
Receiving the AWOCM Lifetime Achievement Award was Carmen Lindsay from Carvel Ab. She had a suprize as Rita McNeil sent her a wonderful Porcelin Angel and a letter of congradulations as Rita had sang the song Carmen wrote "Angels" on her Common Ground CD.
Receiving the AMOCM Lifetime Achievement Award was Randy Hollar from Chipman Ab. He has been performing for many years and his Wilf Carter tribute show is the best there is. He is a top notch yodeler and plays with the Legends of Country Music all over Alberta...
Congradulations to these two fine performers who have shared so much of their lives with audiences all over Alberta and even as far as Mexico in Carmens case. They both have performed in all the Western provinces as well.
Just mark your calendar for the Saturday of Mothers Day weekend for another great show hosted by the Hoadley Community Association next year. I will keep you posted as to the lineup very soon.
Bashaw Festival of Stars was a huge success again and i really enjoyed the day on Saturday... Ron Schantz and his crew did a wonderful job again.... Congrats to them.
Comming up is Pincer Creek Gathering on Fathers Day weekend and Then Willow Creek in the beginning of July, then Stony Plain in August and Maple Creek and Cochrane in September.... A great musical summer to look forward to...
Take care I'll keep you posted with more stuff!!!
Dianne
Welcome to Spring 2008
Well 2008 is upon us and the weather has been great all winter accept for that 2 weeks of brutality. Now it is wonderful to see the snow melting and spots of grass showing.
I am happy to say that i have found someone to take over the AWOCM/AMOCM show and The Hoadley Community Association will do an excellent job. Check out the events page for details. But if you are interested in becoming a T-Shirt Sponsor The sponsorships are $100 and for your money you get advertising on the show program and on the sponsor wall at the show and the artist you pick to sponsor will be taking home a T-shirt that say's I was sponsored at AWOCM or AMOCM 2008 by (and your company name will go there) The other $75 will go directly to the artist as part of their honorarium. The hall does not keep any of this money.
Just send a check to Shirley Hartman RR2 Bluffton Ab. T0C 0M0 (make the checks out to Hoadley Community Association) call her for info 403-843-6004. Send a business card along with the name of the artist you wish to sponsor and your check to Shirley by end of April please.
I am still involved with getting the line up for them and that keeps me current on who is performing around the country.
I am going to do a CD of poetry this year with a friend of mine Dennis Hansen He has a proffessional recording studio in his home(780-963-1923) and is an accomplished singer and musician. I will have Dennis and a couple of friends on it as well.
Hey have you been keeping track of Shane Yellowbird these days He has been doing so well and deserves all the accolades he has been getting. Way to go Shane.. Everyone at 306 Music has been doing so well... The ORieliey's deserve a big pat on their back for their great management of so many artists.
Adam Gregory has signed a management deal in Nashville....Way to go Adam Another Edmonton artist doing so well in the big world of Country Music.
Condolences go out to Irma on the loss of her mother in February.
Tex will be taking over the reins of the Stavely Gathering so call him at 1-403-687-2878 for info.
Stony Plain is under new management and Jacson Mackenzie is the new President of the Stony Plain Cowboy Gathering and Western Art Trade Show. August 15-17.
Call him at 1-780-628-2869 for info and call me Dianne if you are interested in the Western Art SHow and having a booth at the show Booths are 8 X 8 and are $50 for the weekend. You can send a check for your booth (made out to the Stony Plain Cowboy Gathering Society) to Dianne Brandson Box 57 Winfield Ab. T0C 2X0 Or call me on my cell for info 780-898-2296 or home 780-682-2295. Book and pay for your booth as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
A big thank you to Carmen and John Lindsay for all their years of hard work on making the Stony Plain Gatherin the huge success it has come to be. Your hours and years of dedication John have made the gathering what it is and your shoes will be hard to fill.... Carmen your talented performances have always been an asset to the gathering and your fans I'm sure hope you will be their to entertain them always!!
The Cusario's were at Bruce and JUlies on Friday night March 7th and what a show they put on... It was so nice to see so many people out to enjoy the show. Bruce and Julie keep saying they are retiring from putting on shows but we all hope they don't as they are the perfect hosts. It was nice to see John Perry there as he has started doing house concerts at the Millet Legion and they have started to get a crowd comming out as the word spreads about all the great talent showing up. It is nice to have more people starting to show their support for Canadian Artists.
The Cowboy Poetry Gathering season has started and I'm sure it will be another fun filled time of meeting old friends and making new ones... I plan to go to Stony Maple Creek and Cochrane this year.
If anyone has any news for my news letter just email me at dbrandson@hotmail.com thanks and I will add to this as i hear about stuff... DON'T FORGET ALBERTA'S MEN AND WOMEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC MAY 10, 1-9PM HOADLEY HALL ON THE CORNER OF #20 AND #611 HIGHWAYS SEE THE EVENTS PAGE FOR DETAILS.....
PLEASE SIGN MY GUEST BOOK SO I KNOW YOU'VE READ THE SITE!!!!! THANKS!!
AWOCM/AMOCM SUMMER 2007 NEWSLETTER
Hello Folks!
Thanks to all who came to my last AWOCM/AMOCM show in May. I may be retiring from putting on shows but i am still busy(performing again) and helping others with their shows.
I performed at the Rainmaker Rodeo and I will be at Maple Creek this fall as well. Also Cochrane in the end of September to help out. So you can catch me for a chin wag somewhere down the trail. The newsletter will stiull be out four times a year but only on the site here so tell your friends to check it out...
Events coming up:
Stony Plain Gathering- August 17-19, call 780-963-5998.
Willow Creek - July 13-15 call 403-549-2212
Granum Gospel Music Jam July 27-29
Great Canadian Barn Dance-Hillspring Ab.- June 30 Canada Day celebrations
July 21-23 Country Music Fest
Calgary Stampede Stage- July 6-12
Maple Creek Gathering September 14-16 306-662-2434
ACPA Trails End- Cochrane Ranchhouse Sept 21-23 Call 403-851-0851
Grandview Stage Country Fest- July 6-8 Featuring Michelle Wright and Fred Eaglesmith Call Dell 1-403-845-6404
Winfield Uketuck Days and Rodeo- August 10=11
Lakedale Fair- Sept 1- Largest one day fair in Alberta
Jac and Jesse Concert- Shepherds Care, 12603-135Ave. (North Door) Featuring Wayne O call 780-628-2869
No Westerner Park Stage this year.
Harvest Moon Corn and Country Music Fest- West of Rimbey-Open stage all weekend- camping with hook ups AUGUST 24-26 Call Sheryle Curtis 403-843-6553
Boscombe Hillbilly Jam- July 13-15- call Gui and Lois 1780-726-2119 boscombe@telusplanet.net
Doris Daley and Eli Barsi in Concert- Trinity Menonite Church- Call 403-256-7157 or 403-217-4340 for tickets
Taste of the West, Sundre August 4th 2007, 11am through the day. Call Harold Webber 403-638-5125 for details.
Coalhurst Community Days has been canceled for 2007 watch out for them in 2008.
Ivan Daines Country Music Picnic and Campout- August 18th-20th at the Daines Ranch Innisfail. Call 403-886-5171 or 403-227-5172.
Calgary Stampede Showcase on the Windows of The West Stage --From July 6th to July 15th. Check out the www.calgarystampede.com web site.
Cowboy Church- Cochrane- at the Ranch House- Tuesdays at 7pm call 1-403-335-3588 Chris and Sharky's new number) or 403-638-4254
Dovercourt Hall- South of Rockyt on #22, Thursdays at 7pm call Tom King 1-403-638-5241 or Vivian 1-403722-2488
****Lesley Schatz will be having a CD Release Party on August 20th at 7PM at the Liberty Hall just a few KM's East of the Hoadly Corner. Coffee and donouts served. Admission---Buy a CD to help her pay for the hall and expenses.... Lesley has her 1st CD after about a 15 year hiatus. It is called Dark Rider Lesley has dedicated the CD to Billie Herman who passed away a year ago. He was a calf roper and rancher from the Blindloss area. Local rancher Lyle Lyster recites Lesley's poem The Dark Rider to the background of Lesley's banjo and symbolizes a rebirth in the strugle many have against the dark rider or depression, as many of us know it by. Many Nashville musicians play on the CD. Liberty Hall is on highway 611 between RR23 and 24. Time 7-10pm.
*** Dick Damron will be having a Book Release party at the Monkey Top Saloon in Bentley on September 1st He is releasing his book "Pacific Coast Journal" Come and buy a signed copy and enjoy the music for the afternoon... Call the Monkey Top for details...
Newsy Stuff:::
Lloyd Dolen is working on his first CD. Hopefully it will be out soon. If you wish to reserve a copy just cvall him at 1-403-901-0078
Noel Burles has a couple of CD's coming out soon Call him if you would like to hear this great talent. 1-403-327-6035
Latigo has been very busy...I hear they were a hit at Pincer Creek as usual.... They are all so talented... I noticed that they had the wrong base players name listed.... Don't worry folks Graham Allan is still with them and as great as ever.
Doc Hayes from Manitobe had a long bout with pneumonia this winter. I hope he is all over that now. He has a new CD out called "Out To Pasture"
Jackson Mackenzie is now Vice President of the Stony Plain Cowboy Poetry Association.... Great man for the job in my opinion.
Bobbie Jean has had back surgery so she is slowly getting back to performing. Keep her in your prayers and she will be back doing what she does best by fall hopefully.
Shane Yellowbird is doing wonderful with his single "Pick Up Truck" and he has a new single coming out soon. Congrat's man you are the best and deserve all the stuff You work so hard and deserve the rewards...
Samantha King will be away performing on the Caribean Cruise lines until Sept 8th So if you want to book her for after that give Irma a call at 1-780-440-0892.
Congradulations to Paul Chesters on winning the Global Country Star Search Contest... The competition was great Thanks to Maryann CEO of Global Country for always doing such a good job.
Condolences to Margaret Dinnsen on the loss of her husband Henry in June. Cards can be sebt to her at Site 24 RR! Sundre Ab. T1P 1L7
Larry Karuse won the award for best Country Gospel Album at the Sask Country Music Association Awards held in April for his CD "The Gate Is Open"
Mike and Susan Burns have been touring and if you would like to catch up with them check out www.songsoffaithministries.com
Miriam Dreher has won another Canadian Yodeler's Award...That makes four Canadian awards and two international awards under her belt...way to go Miriam.
Al Ochar has a new CD under production so watch out for that in the near future...Buddy Gale has a new song on this CD as well called "Sixteen Wheels"
Wendy and Walter Vaughan are first time grandparents to a little girl Una Vaughn Talfer, proud parents are Alberta and Corey Talfer.
I had a really nice thing happen to me the other day Actually the day after my final Music Concert in May. I received a call from Ed Jacobson who is the director of the Windows of the West Art show and Sale at the Calgary Stampede. He wanted permission to use my poem "Farm Auction Sign" in the Art Sale Catalogue This is the first time they have put a poem in it.... So as the saying goes "one door closes and another opens" So I was thrilled. Now I can hardly wait till I get my copy of the catalogue.
I would like to thank all my artists that haver performed on my shows for the last ten years.... Without you there would be no show and you are the best in Alberta remember that!!! Also to all my sponsors of Artists over the years Thank you so much.... especially Big West Country Radio Drayton Valley and Rocky Mountain House(7 years) Thanks to Paul Mason and his great team (Mike for his great MC work), also to Hills Power Tongs 1991 Ltd. from Bluffton Alberta who were a major Sponsor for the last three years.(Thanks to Floyd and Shirley Hartman) Call Floyd at 1888-842-8595 or 403-843-6004. And to Classic Embroidery and Embossing- Winfield Ab. for seven years of great looking T-Shirts and awards for the award recipients. Thanks Donna, Casey and crew for your professionalism Call them 1-780-682-3747 for all your event needs. Last but not least i want to send out my forever thanks to Bill Borgwardt for his awesome event photos...Bill your the best you and Zita have been so supportive of everything i have done and because of your great photos i have an everlasting record of my shows...... If anyone needs an event photographer call Bill at 780-973-6655 or his cell 780-970-7441.
The last ten years have been so rewarding and I am going to miss doing the shows but not all the organizing. I will still have my web site and i will be doing the newsletter and also an artists page with a list of entertainers and their contact information so if you need an artist for your event you won't have to look any further... Also I am still available to organize events for anyone who wants to put on a country music day or weekend. Just call me at 780-682-2295 or email me at dbrandson@hotmail.com
Thank you to all my friends who have helped me through the years and been so supportive. I couldn't have done it without you.
Bill Borgwardt thank you for ten years of visual memories, first photos and now on CD's... Because of you a hundred years from now someone can say "what an awesome event that must have been" If you need an event photographer call Bill at 1-780-973-6655 or cell 1-780-970-7441 Thank You so much.... Thank you to Zita for the wonderful friend you have become and for the beautiful raffle prizes you and Bill have donated... Blessings on you...
Just thought I'd include a poem for you:::
Just Thoughts
Life seems to pass so quickly by,
As a person sits and impatiently waits and sighs.
We are a society always on the run,
Sometimes we forget to stop and have some fun.
A cup of coffee at Tim Hortons or a slice of Boston Pizza Pie;
Make time to meet your loved ones, it's important please try.
For quality time together means so much to those you love.
Consider those times a blessing from the Lord above.
And as you sit and visit and share your life's dreams,
You'll realize through conversation you make quite a team.
Whether you've been together for 50 or only two or four;
Or maybe it's your first love come knocking on your hearts door.
Take time to converse and share each inner thought,
It will make your bond even stronger and that is something that can't be bought.
My only advise is don't let life overwhelm you and make you blue...
Make wise choices, make time for yourself and others and always remember God really does love you!!!
February 8,2005
Copyrite
Dianne Brandson
Well folks that is all for now but I will add to this if I find other events to list for you to enjoy....
Take Care and Gods Blessings on you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parting words by Max Ehrmann
"Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit."
Stony Plain Cowboy Poetry Association is looking for new directors as some directors have retired. Volunteer's are always needed as well. So if you would like to be either a director or a volunteer please call Jackson MacKenzie 1-780-628-2869 for information.
Fall 2007 Newsletter
Hello everyone!
Well the winter will be upon us and there is still lots to be thankful for.
There are some neat things happening:
November 4th at the Myer Howeritz Theatre the Country Vocal Spotlight finals will be held... at 7pm tickets are available at ticketmaster they are $10.
November 17th, Hoadly Hall Fundraiser with Stewart Mcdougall and Jesse Fowler, Call Shirley Hartman at 780-843-
December 2nd Gary Fjelgarrd and friends will be at the Breton Community Hall... Call Neil Durrant 780-696-3507.
December 9, Cowboy Christmas at the church on the corner of Yellowhead and the Stony Plain overpoass 2pm. Call John Lindsay for details... 780-963-5998
I have a different phone number for the winter I will be at 1-780-696-2535. I am house sitting there so this will be in effect until March 30th then I will be at home again for a few days until the next place on my list...lol
Congratulations to Shane Yellowbird for winning Entertainer of the Year at the 2007 Aboriginal Music Awards in Winnipeg. They put on such a class show I would never miss it on Tv. It is a great show.
Country Vocal Spotlight winner this year is Amber Williams from Rocky Mountain House... She sang one of her originals at the finals and it brought some to tears with it's touching lyrics. She is very deserving of the award. She will represent CVS for Northlands for the next year. To find out about the CVS progran go to www.northlands.com and click on Country Vocal Spotlight. Enter next year maybe you could be the next winner.
Well winter is being nice to us so far as of this date Nov. 9 we have no snow at home but I am sure it will come. I hope everyone has a great November and a Joyous Christmas and may God's Blessings pour over you always... Merry Christmas Everyone... Keep checking this site for more events and news... Bye for now...
December 8th, 2007
Well folks there isn't to much new to report except that I am still looking for a new home for the AWOCM and AMOCM shows I thought i had one but it fell through.. So hopefully look for more details soon.
I just want to give you my phone number for the winter (until March 31) it is 780-696-2535. my cell is 898-2296 still.
I also want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and as more events become known I'll add them to the site.
Stay warm, stay healthy and may God Bless you and yours this holliday season and always...
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