News & Events
Last updated: January 10, 2012
Tickets for up coming events can be purchased by calling (403) 601-8774
In order to avoid disappointment, it is recommended that tickets be purchased well in advance of the performance. For preferred seating arrangements, it isrecommended that you arrive 1 ½ - 2 hours before the performance. Please check out the 'Note' at the bottom of the page for more details
Please be advised that dates and show times are subject to change and performances may be cancelled without prior notice. This is the best, most accurate information that we have at this point in time.
In the event that a performance is cancelled, ticket holders will be given a full refund, up to and including the date the performance was scheduled to take place. Proof of purchase will be required.
Carlson’s on Macleod is an “All Ages Venue”. Minors / children are welcome from opening until 6:00 PM. After 6:00 pm, they must be accompanied by a parent
NEW
The Beverly Thrillbillies
Friday, February 3, 2012 Tickets: $15.00 Show time: 8:00 pm
Calgary‟s newest Rockabilly band called “The Beverley Thrillbillies” will pay Carlson‟s on Macleod a visit on Feb. 3rd.
- Mike Lownsbrough: Vocals
- Dave Hamilton: Guitar
- Kevin Belzner: Drums
- Mel Wilson: Guitar
- Neil Bentley: Bass
It‟s fun, fast and furious …
Check out a sound sample... or click play >>
NEW
Kelly Jay Farnham Details to follow
NEW
Bruce Innes and THE ORIGINAL CASTE
Friday, February 24, 2012 Tickets: $20.00 Show time: 8:00 pm
Bruce Innes is a singer of remarkable style and expressiveness, a gifted songwriter of unique wit and humor, and a consummate performer on acoustic guitar and piano with an impressive command of musical styles ranging from blues and folk to pop and standards reflecting a long musical heritage which includes international top ten hits and gold records. He is an extraordinary musician and a captivating entertainer.
Bruce Innes‟ career has been most fortunate. He has recorded many albums, had hit records, written songs for other notable performers, produced award winning recordings and worked with numerous celebrities. From this background, Bruce crafts a show rich in music, song, entertainment, and musical history punctuated with personal experiences and observations - from an overnight stay in a Mexican hoosegow with Hunter Thompson, to games of baci ball in the Canadian
woods with members of the Chad Mitchell Trio, to an all-nighter on a beach after a movie wrap party with one of Hollywood‟s legendary imbibers.
PERFORMING on stage and television throughout the world, APPEARING with fabulous talents such as Joni Mitchell, Josh White, Ray Charles, The Carpenters, Glen Campbell, John Denver, Ian Tyson, and Seals and Croft , WRITING two top ten international hits, PRODUCING The Western
Music Association 2003 album of the year, AIRPLAY world wide for his latest CD, Nothin But The Blues, on blues radio stations in France, Sweden, Spain, U.S., Argentina, and Australia, CONTINUING to collect new fans, friends, and experiences which he weaves into story and song - all of this is a part of the fabric of a very personal performance by a masterful musician and entertainer. Enter as an audience member, become a fan and leave as a friend. This is the hallmark of a Bruce Innes show.
Lorna MacLachlan (Composer/arranger/pianist/vocalist/educator)
Saturday, March 10, 2012 Tickets: $20.00 --- Show time: 8:00 pm
After 25 years in the music business, Lorna has honed her skills in all of these areas and more. A sought after lecturer, clinician, teacher, composer and performer, she brings a diversified approach to her music.
After completing a master‟s degree in composition, Lorna embarked on a career as a composer providing award winning original music for Theatre Companies; (Theatre Calgary, Lunchbox Theatre), Dance Companies (Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, Springboard Dance Collectives), National media Companies (CBC, Access Network) and a variety of commercial and artistic enterprises across the spectrum of music genres.
While Lorna continues to work on commissioned pieces for various groups (Water Music – written for the City of Calgary), her focus remains on
writing and performing original compositions in her unique Jazz/Folk style and developing her voice as an artist.
Her fourth album, “Time 4 Change”, is due out in May of 2011 and drives home her thoughtful and insightful compositions backed by a killer group of Jazz musicians. In collaboration with producer Claire Lawrence, they have balanced Lorna‟s introspective ballads with her unique rhythm driven Jazz instrument pieces to create a CD for enjoyment by seasoned Jazz listeners to the curious testers of Jazz.
Lorna has always been passionate about music education and believes strongly that great talent exists in a variety of different groups and people that need support and an opportunity to grow. She has taught privately for many years and is a talented educator in the public education system (Jazz Bands, Concert Choirs, Jazz Choirs and orchestras) and has inspired students to gain admission into some of the most competitive post-secondary schools in North America.
Lorna‟s music does not fit into your typical genres such as “Jazz” or “Folk”. As Lorna‟s background is in the classical world as a classical pianist and composer with a graduate degree in theory and composition, but as much as she is a fan of structure she works to avoid sounding contrived. Her music has an organic, natural sound and her lyrics are personal. On top of her formal education, Lorna continues to study and has been heavily influenced by David Braid, Dave Douglas and Hugh Fraser.
Her last CD was very well received and her original music has been featured on CBC‟s “Tonic” played regularly on CKUA and CBC. For more information on upcoming performances please visit the website at lornamaclachlan@shaw.ca. In addition to the website, her CDs are available at Megatunes and at her performances.
Hoodoo Sons
Friday, March 16, 2012 Tickets: $15.00 Show time: 8:00 pm
Hoodoo Sons Reunion...putting the band back together
Formed in Calgary in the late 80's, The Hoodoo Sons became regulars on stage at the legendary King Edward Hotel blues bar...Bill
Dowey, Brad Carter, Tom Knowles and John Rutherford embark on their first gigs back together in more than 15 years.
Between 1990 and 1996 The Hoodoo Sons played the blues and became favorites on the busy Calgary and western Canadian live music scene. The Hoodoo Sons played clubs and festivals often opening concerts for Colin James, The Neville Brothers, Buddy Guy, or on the same bill as Robert Jr. Lockwood, James Cotton and John Lee Hooker. “Regulars” (both as patrons and musicians) during the heyday of the heralded Calgary blues haunt; the King Edward Hotel, the band emerged amidst a vibrant and influential blues scene. Frequently working with visiting artists and routinely (several weeks a year) holding down the “King Eddy”stage with their own funky brand of blues, The Hoodoo Sons learned from and played with many of the greats.
During the last decade and a half each of the members of The Hoodoo Sons have followed separate but not disparate musical paths. Remaining pals and musical colleagues, and working through the years on various projects with one and other, it is only following a recent Saturday afternoon jam encounter that the four friends heeded the call to “put the band back together”.
Larry Vannatta
Saturday, March 24, 2012 Tickets: $20.00 -- Show time: 8:00 pm
Musician, vocalist, prolific song writer; Larry Vannatta has been writing and recording professional songs, for the past twenty five years. His smooth vocal talents are clear, and distinctly his own. Larry has just recently received the “Song Writer of the Year” award by the European Country Music Association in 2011, and is a two time Canadian Juno nominee for Country Group of the Year.
When the European Country Music Association announced the nominees for their 2010 Awards, local musician, singer, songwriter Larry Vannatta was excited to have been nominated in three major categories. Vannatta‟s album, RED NECK THOROUGHBRED, was nominated for ALBUM OF THE YEAR along side such country greats as George Strait, Randy Travis, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Reba McIntyre. BAND OF THE YEAR was the 2nd nomination, with Zac Brown and Lady Antebellum helping round out the roster. The final nomination was for ARTIST OF THE YEAR, and Paisley, Strait and Miranda Lambert were among the 10 other nominees.
The driving and creative force behind VANNATTA is Larry Vannatta, a native of Milo, Alberta. Larry has played it all, from back porch steps, barns, dance halls, festivals across Western Canada, to 3-level balconied theatres. He has received two Juno nominations for his previous band, Straight, Clean and Simple.
His three albums and eight single releases with Hillcrest Music have resulted in Vannatta‟s growing popularity across Europe. “Country Junkie” is the latest single to chart #1 in Germany, Sweden and Top 10 in the Netherlands, Austria, Norway, Belgium and France.
Bud Maynard is the bass player in Vannatta, sings vocals and back-up vocals, and writes a lot of the original material. Bud is the real deal…former rodeo performer, cattle boss of the famous OH ranch in Southern Alberta and adds a very authentic dimension to the band.
Vannatta has a varied line-up of stage and studio musicians rounding out the sound of their studio and live performances. Vannatta is proud to be included in the prestigious ECMA nominations, and looks forward to continuing to entertain country fans both at home and abroad.
NEW
Tim Williams
Saturday, April 7, 2012 Tickets: $20.00 Show time: 8:00 pm
Imagine, if you can, a front porch where Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, Hula Hattie, Flaco Jimenez and Bob Marley meet often and discover just how much they have in common.
Tim’s music would fit right in.
Also playing
Jim McLennan Details to follow
Steve Pineo’s (5th Annual) “Dead Elvis Day” Details to follow
Paul Rumbolts (5th Annual) Christmas Concert Details to follow
Carlson’s on Macleod is a proud supporter of the visual & performing arts in High River. The following is a partial list (in no particular order) of some of the very talented singers, song writers and
musicians who have performed at High River’s favorite music venue:
Russell deCarle, Ken Lister, Gordon McCulloch, Robin Tufts, Peter Clark, Barbra Rose Olorenshaw, Steve Pineo, Bruce Innes, Herb Johnson, Gary Fjellgaard, Lorna MacLachlan, Don Thompson, Richard Harding, John Hyde, Robin Tufts, Keith Smith, Peter Woods, Brian Browne, Julian Kerr, Morgan Davis, Lincoln Frey, Ralf Buschmeyer, Girogios Losefelis, John Fraser, John Ellis, Peter Marley, Paul Saks, Tim Williams, Dave Hamilton, Doug Andrew, JR Shore, Mark Dejong, Simon Fisk, Amos Garrett, Ken Whitely, Nathan Tinkham, David Celia, Gordon Belsher, Steve Fisher, Steve Coffey, Kent McAlister, Steve Briggs, Denis Keldie, Jim Reader, Jon Brooks, Paul Rumbolt, Karla Adolphe, Jez Lowe, Richard Wood, John Cronin, Jilla Web, Katie Rox, Jacquie Drew, Crystal Plamondon, Ralph Boyd Johnson, Bruce Blair, Anne Loree, Linda McRae, Sue Leveque, Dan Brubeck, Roy Styffe, Cedric Blary, Mark Sadler-Brown, Art Adams, Suitcase James, Kevin Belzner, Ron Casat, Mel Wilson, Billy Zulac, Ronnie Hayward, Gordie Tentrees, Leslie Alexander, Darren Johnson, Celine La Coste, John Wort Hannam, Bernie Addington, Conrad Walz, John Rutherford, Rob Leveque, Katherine Wheatley, Wendell Ferguson, Miranda Sage, Rick Climans, Stewart MacDougall, Dave Cantera, Myran Szott, Caroline Fraser, Russell deCarle, Steve Briggs, Denis Keldie, Michael Gorb, Bobby Cameron, Jonathan Lewis, Jerry Hebert, Penny Isaac, Eileen Jones, Ron Schmidt, Wayne Corner, Olivia Ritchey, Ann Vriend, Sara Hahn, Arthur Bachmann, Michael Hope, Calum Graham, Brad Fermlin, Darrel De La Ronde, Cynthia MacLeod, Stefano, Charlotte (Tex) Jackson, Sarah Masterman, Jim McLennan, Nadine Veroba, Paul Bergman, Eva Levesque, Kai Poscente, Doc MacLean, Dave McLean, Saskia, Ravish Momin, Don Hamm, Karl Roth, Leeroy Stagger, Kai Poscente, Kit Johnson, Tim Leacock, Kelly Kruse, Dave McCann, Karla Anderson, Mike Lent, Jan McKittrick, Marc Jenkins, Brian Horwitz, KC Hingley, Lyle Molzan, Mike Edel, Mark Johnson and many more.
From left to right: Heather Blush, Chuck Shifflett, Bruce Innes, Dayle Simpson, John Rutherford,
Mel Wilson, Amos Garrett, Denise Withnell, Keith Smith, Crystal Plamondon, Suitcase
James, Julian Kerr & Lorna MacLachlan. Missing: Greg Carroll & Lincoln Frey
Photo courtesy of Neville Palmer, Reflective Eye Photography
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- With your continued support, we will make a concerted effort to bring High River some of the finest musical talent this country has to offer. In addition, we will continue to offer (selected) local musicians & songwriters a venue to showcase their talents.
- Please be advised that dates and show times are subject to change and performances may be cancelled without prior notice. This document contains the most accurate information available at the time of printing.
- In order to avoid being disappointed, it is recommended that tickets should be purchased well in advance of the performance at Carlson’s on Macleod (129 – 3 Avenue SW) or by telephone (403-601-8774).
- If you plan on having dinner, it is recommended that you arrive 2 hours prior to show time. Please understand that Carlson’s is not equipped and does not have the capacity to serve dinner to 70 or 80 guests ½ or ¾ of an hour before show time. Come early, relax and enjoy the evening.
- Allergy warning: Carlson’s on Macleod cannot guarantee that anything has not come into contact with peanuts, nuts or other allergens.
- It is noteworthy that we do not “HOLD” tickets, they must be paid for in full. As noted above, tickets can be purchased by telephone (403-601-8774).
- We do not have “RESERVED” seating. For a preferred seating arrangement, it is recommended that you arrive 1 ½ - 2 hours before the performance.
- In the event that a performance is “cancelled”, ticket holders will be given a full refund, up to and including the date that the performance was scheduled to take place. After that date, no refunds will be given. Proof of purchase will be required. Please note that the standard policy for most artists, is No Refunds or Exchanges. Like Ticketmaster and other such agencies, please bear in mind that you do not have the right to cancel or receive a refund for any order or purchase made unless the performance has been canceled.
- Happy Hour pricing is in effect from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
If you haven't been to Carlson's you haven't been to High River
