City Slicker Magazine Issue #9 - Regina, Saskatchewan by City Slicker Magazine

Regina July/August 2013 | Issue 9

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7 TWEEPS

Worth Following

14 CONCERTS

You Don’t Want To Miss

5 MUSIC FESTS For The Summer

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Writers ----------------------------------Dan Nicholls @dannicholls Music, Movies

Bryce Aubert @BryceAubert Music, Editorial

JJ Elliott @JJ_Ramone Music, Movies

Tara Osipoff @TaraOsipoff Music

Fireside Bistro

New Movies

Concerts

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Behind the Scences of the RFF

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Craven Country Jamboree @CCJsask

Canada’s best Country music festival has some of the hottest acts in the industry, the most scenic location, and a party that rivals any in the Great White North.

Regina Folk Festival @ReginaFolkFest

Sandra Butel and the lovely ladies at the RFF deliver a dynamite lineup year after year, and are worth following for the many great shows they produce year round.

Ness Creek Music Festival @NessCreek

Embrace your inner hippy, and up the ante of your music education with an annual festival that takes place in a boreal forest north of Big River, Saskatchewan. This year features Said The Whale, Elliott Brood, and many more.

Gateway Festival @Gatewayfestival

Located in tiny Bengough, Saskatchewan, this festival has blossomed in a big way this year with a lineup that is so insanely good that you’ll be searching for the town of 337 on a map in no time.

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Gateway Festival (Bengough, SK)

Slowly building a name for itself since its inception in 2005, this wee festival was the brainchild of Carol Cairns, known locally as the founder and proprietor of Regina’s newest venue and restaurant The Artful Dodger. This year, with Library Voices’ Michael Dawson booking the festival’s acts, the Gateway has become a major player with groups like Steve Earle & The Dukes, Corb Lund & The Hurtin’ Albertans, and Limblifter set to grace the outdoor stage.

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Craven Country Jamboree (Craven, SK)

Although the festival site was home to the Big Valley Jamboree from 1983 to 1999, and Rock ‘N the Valley from 2000 to 2004, it’s been a world-class music festival since new ownership took over in 2005. Nestled in a picturesque valley, this year’s lineup includes Country music heavyweights like Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, and Dixie Chicks. Don’t forget the cooler and the rubber boots.

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Regina Folk Festival (Regina, SK) Located in the heart of the Queen City’s downtown, Victoria Park, the Regina Folk Festival consistently delivers a variety of bands that range from big-name talent to completely obscure. Yet, it’s often those seemingly obscure groups that create the memories that bring folks back to Regina’s downtown year after year. www.reginafolkfestival.com --------------------------------------------------------------------

Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival @saskjazz

Although this year’s version has passed with City and Colour, Ziggy Marley, Serena Ryder, Colin James, and Metric having played, you’ll want to follow to stay tuned for 2014.

Queen City Exhibition @Queencityex

While they’ve yet to deliver the JoBros or Styx despite my repeated emails, Regina’s annual exhibition may no longer be known as Buffalo Days, or even be a true festival, but they always have a few good bands out.

Cathedral Arts Fest @CVAF_Regina

Ness Creek Music Festival (Big River, SK) Located in a boreal forest north of Saskatoon, Ness Creek has become the de facto hippy retreat for Earth lovers and music lovers alike, although you definitely don’t have to be tie-dyed to the nines to find the beat with this groovy festival. www.nesscreek.com --------------------------------------------------------------------

Sonic Boom (Edmonton, AB) Granted it’s a stretch to call Edmonton “local”, though sometimes you have give a little if you want to see supergroups like Blink 182 and Weezer mixed with indie faves like Dan Mangan and Mother Mother on one bill. This festival is always worth the drive. www.sonicboomfestival.com —Bryce Aubert

Held in May each year, the Cathedral Arts Festival is a celebration of the city’s celebrated Cathedral district. Every year, it’s a great opportunity to meet neighbors in a broader sense, see a parade, and watch some great bands. —Bryce Aubert

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e’ve had a fantastic first year,” Rob Pederson explains enthusiastically.

Pederson, a familiar face in Regina real estate, with six years as a top producer at a national realty company, and over 10 years experience in the industry, took a leap of faith creating his own real estate agency modeled after his personal business philosophies. Realty One, now with a year of experience under their collective belt as an agency, is aiming high as they build their name within the Queen City.

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“It’s not that we have a bunch of first year agents,” he continues, “but our brokerage itself is one year old and we have done nothing but establish ourselves as a viable brokerage in town. I want every agent that works here to continue to grow their business and I want more and more clients to find these great people and folks that work at Realty One.” “If you do business with them it won’t just be a one-time shot because we hope it will be a lifelong partnership.”

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While skeptics may argue that Pederson’s claims sound like typical realtor-speak, further conversation reveals the customer centric focus that Pederson expects his agents to have. “I feel that real estate is more about people than just properties and I wanted to create an agency that focused on people – the agents, the clients, the administration staff - everybody.” “I think a realtors role is to help people buy and sell properties, and I wanted to have great realtors working with great

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“Real estate is interesting because no matter what company you’re at the same governance, same rules and regulations and same forms bind you. We then looked at how we could distinguish ourselves in our roles with our clients and it came down to your own personal style, personal commitment to them and the way you handle yourself.” “I always say putting the client first, ahead of yourself, will always in the long run get you repeat business. It’ll get you happy transactions and will move you forward in any type of business.”

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clients, and that’s sort of the foundation of how the brokerage was formed.” “I didn’t want any type of corporate influence. I wanted to set things up so we can do what’s best for the customer and to create an environment for agents to flourish in without any outside interference, so that’s why I started it.” To differentiate Realty One agents, Pederson notes that they had to figure out ways to enhance the client experience within the code of conduct all realtors must uphold.

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“We even looked at how we do our marketing and something as simple as a ‘For Sale’ sign. With the corporate companies, the sign is all about the company with the agent’s name and number at the bottom. Realty One signs are all about the agent with the company’s name along the bottom. It’s just a philosophy of putting people together; there’s no cheesy catchphrase or slogan.” “Lots of things evolve and change in business,” Pederson clarifies, “especially in real estate, and it can happen quickly. There’s a lot of competition, private sales, all kinds of discount brokerages popping up, and it comes down to how one goes about selecting an agent. There’s a way that old guard does it,

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“I always say putting the client first, ahead of yourself, will always in the long run get you repeat business. It’ll get you happy transactions and will move you forward in any type of business.” and then there’s the way that we do it and I think our style might appeal to a lot of younger people.” “It’s a new direction whether you’re 75 years old or you’re 25, there’s a new way to do real estate. We’re on the cutting edge of that and I see more and more success for the people here and more importantly our clients in Regina.” —Bryce Aubert

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Located within walking distance of the Cathedral, downtown Regina and Wascana Park, Fireside Bistro is known for quality fresh food on a menu that has a global perspective. Since August 2005, the restaurant has been providing locals and visitors with an elegant, yet accessible, dining experience that has built up a regular clientele. The menu, created by Executive Chef and Owner Scott Aspelieter, reflects the inspiration the chef has had on his many worldwide travels with his adventurous palate. Whether one orders the Pork Pear William, Athenian Chicken, Coconut Shrimp, or the Basmati Stuffed Pepper, patrons will always find a menu based on quality meats and seafood, fresh produce and unique flavors. Buying locally and tasting globally is what makes the Fireside Bistro different from big box restaurants. Housed in a building originally built as a home in 1912, the location has a history of great restaurants including The Old Spaghetti House and Casa Ricci among others. Yet it’s the Fireside Bistro that has become a second home for many with it’s tasty menu, fantastic service, and sunny patio. Join friends and colleagues after work, or meet before a stroll in the park with that special someone, and enjoy the variety of draft beer and selection of classic wines on a patio that feels like you’re still in your backyard. Once there, you can try the appetizer menu that is global and fresh, or you can try one of the daily patio specials including half price appetizers and $5 import beers on Monday, 10” pizza and a pint for $18 on Tuesdays, or a Sunday feature that leaves the barbequing to them with one of their six specials. All entrees are prepared to order ensuring maximum flavor.

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Recently renovated to better accommodate their guests, the place lovingly called “Pa Pa’s House” by Scott’s grandchildren Leon and Lawson, has been designed to incorporate more efficient operation and improved furniture to provide added comfort. With a casual lounge, private and semiprivate meeting and dining rooms, the Fireside Bistro has the ability to host one’s events or night out inside or out. The restaurant is truly a family affair, also owned by Scott’s wife Kandace (who additionally owns and operates Zoe’s Boutique) and daughter Maegan Lawson Dupuis (owner of Max and Molly Cupcakes). Maegan’s delicious desserts grace the Fireside’s menu and one bite is all it takes to appreciate the love and attention to detail that goes into all of them.

With an outdoor fireplace that truly makes the bistro “fireside,” Scott and his staff provide you with an environment that allows you to enjoy the company you’re with at a truly unique family business. A fine dining experience in a casual atmosphere, the Fireside Bistro is a diamond in the heart of the city that will undoubtedly have you telling your friends and family about your time there. Make a reservation or walk on in – the Fireside Bistro would love to have you for brunch, lunch, dinner or a nightcap. —Bryce Aubert

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Music

Alice In Chains

July 6th - Brandt Centre

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ritten off after the tragic cocaine and heroin overdose of lead vocalist Layne Staley, American hard rock group Alice in Chains has risen from the ashes much like a mythological phoenix. Once hailed as the future of rock with fellow Seattle “grunge” groups, Alice in Chains had reached a creative standstill following the death of Staley’s exfiancé in 1996. Fellow co-vocalist and lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell and band mates Sean Kinney (drums) and Mike Inez (bass) patiently waited for Staley to

find his path, never officially disbanding the quartet despite the seven-year hiatus between their self-titled third album released in 1995 and the lead singer’s death. As the remaining trio reformed to play a benefit concert in 2005 and a Heart tribute concert with guest vocalists that included Maynard James Keenan (Tool/A Perfect Circle), Ann Wilson (Heart) and Phil Anselmo (Pantera), they played their hit “Rooster” with Comes with the Fall vocalist William DuVall at the Heart tribute.

Something must have felt right as DuVall was asked to tour with the group over a string of dates, eventually leading to the recording of new material for their 2009 album Black Gives Way to Blue and the May 2013 release The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. While some fans have disregarded the band and pledged allegiance to the original Staley-fronted lineup of Alice, those willing to give the hardrocking group a chance have been wowed by DuVall’s vocal chops. Truth be told, their brand new album is the best they’ve sounded since 1992’s Dirt. —Bryce Aubert

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DIXIE CHICKS July 13th - Craven Country Jamboree (Craven) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

he Dixie Chicks are the ultimate country girl band. With powerful lead vocalist Natalie Maines and the soulful sisters Martie Erwin Maquire and Emily Erwin Robison, the band has had no trouble taking home 13 Grammys to date. They are noted to be the highest selling all-female group of any music genre, with 30.5 million certified albums sold as of May 2013.

There is no doubt that their music will have you up and dancing, or singing along in your car whether you’re a country music fan or not. Their songs are known to be extremely diverse; some of their tracks are good ol’ country beats with a light and airy feel, while some of their deeper tracks have sparked controversy among their fans and the press. Either way they are women with voices, who use their talent to move their fans.

The band will be making their way to Canada this summer, and are sure to have the stands packed at the Craven Country Jamboree. —Tara Osipoff

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Kenny Chesney

here’s a reason that Chesney is a 4-time winner of the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award – the 45-year old Tennessean is a joy to watch. A country music version of Jimmy Buffett, Chesney’s music reminds you that you only live once so you might as well enjoy it, and if you’re going to enjoy it you might as well grab a beer and a place on the beach while you’re at it. One would be hard pressed to see Chesney live and not find one of his 22 number one

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singles, or any of his other hit singles, catchy enough to tap along too. According to Troy Vollhoffer, owner of the company that runs the CCJ, Chesney is also known to pull up to festivals with a big BBQ, a tonne of Corona, and a sausage sponsorship that’ll have him cooking up a storm for anyone and everyone backstage. You have to love a guy who brings the party with him everywhere he goes. —Bryce Aubert

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KISS July 16th - Evraz Place

Some bands are earnest, sing of social injustice, and are concerned about hitting every note perfectly. KISS is not one of those bands. Ever since Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons formed the band back in 1973, their primary goal was to make rock and roll fun. Taking visual cues from the likes of the New York Dolls, T. Rex and David Bowie, KISS played a major part in bringing spectacle to the

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world of rock and roll. For better or worse, the band emphasized that brand, image and showmanship can be just as integral to a band as its songs. Luckily for KISS, they backed up their iconic face paint, fire breathing and pyro with rock radio staples like “Strutter,” “Detroit Rock City,” “Cold Gin” and of course “Rock and Roll All Nite.” Since Ace Frehley and Peter Criss left the original classic lineup, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have had more lineup changes than Elizabeth Taylor has had husbands, even ditching their trademark make-

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up for over a decade. While there is no denying that their best years were during the ‘70s, the band has managed to survive hair metal, grunge, rap metal, boy bands and dubstep. They even reunited the original lineup for a few years with their classic look back in tow. While Frehley and Criss won’t be onstage when the band hits the Brandt Centre on July 16th, the current incarnation of KISS will put on a visual and audio feast for the senses. —JJ Elliott

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BEN Holy Grail July 16th – The Exchange ---------------------------------------------------------------------Metal fans are in for a treat this summer when Holy Grail brings their head-banging music through the Queen City for a show that’s sure to be full of thrashing and lightning-fast guitar riffs. Vocalist James Paul Luna has described the band’s sound as having a “new twist of old-school metal with death metal riffs, modern breakdowns and power-metal singing.” This five-piece band might have formed in Pasadena, California but they likely aren’t affiliated with any local little old ladies. The band is taking their epic and eardrum bursting tunes on the road this year in support of their second and most recently released album, Ride the Void. They will be making a stop in Regina at The Exchange on July 16th for the “Unofficial KISS after party”. They’re being accompanied on tour by opening act Anti-Mortem and tickets for the all-ages show are available on TicketEdge.ca for only $13. —Bryce aubert

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ATAR July 17th – Casino Regina

o matter your age, when Pat Benatar’s, “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” comes on your radio, consciously or not, you start singing along.

Benatar’s music has been played on radio stations around the world countless times and is probably on your “summer” music playlist. With 14 Top 40 singles and 4 Grammys, it is safe to say she’s had great commercial success. However, for those not familiar with the vocalist’s career, she also published her own autobiography titled, Between a Heart and a Rock Place; a tell all about her early life and musical career. Currently Benatar is touring North America with Cheap Trick after coming off of a New Zealand tour with bands Bachman Turner Overdrive and America. She is scheduled to play select solo shows including the Casino Regina Show Lounge on July 17 with husband and guitarist Neil Giraldo. With her mezzo-soprano voice resonating throughout the Casino, fans will undoubtedly be in for a good show with the original heartbreaker. —Tara Osipoff

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Steve Earle

he Gateway Festival in Bengough has gradually become one of the premiere music events in Saskatchewan and this year the organizers have snagged Steve Earle, who is one of the greatest singer/songwriters alive, to headline a deep lineup of acts. Those who make the trek to Bengough will be in for a treat as Earle is coming off his best album in years, The Low Highway. Backed by the Dukes & Duchesses, Earle will be showcasing his new tunes along with classics like “Copperhead Road,” “The Devil’s Right Hand,” and “I Ain’t Ever Satisfied.”This hardcore troubadour has survived heroin addiction and a falling out with the country music industry to reestablish himself as a songwriter on par with Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.

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egina’s favorite hip-hop prodigy Def 3 is going to be turning up the heat with a prime spot at Bengough’s Gateway Festival this summer. Already a highly talented rapper/DJ/ graffiti artist, Def 3 likes to keep his creative juices flowing and always delights music lovers every time he produces something new. If you’ve never attended one of his legendary live shows then a trip out to Bengough might be the perfect way to introduce yourself to the music of one of the Queen City’s finest artists. —DAN NICHOLLS

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CORB LUND & THE HURTIN’ ALBERTANS Corb Lund has to be considered one of the most ubiquitous names on the Canadian country music scene but he hasn’t come remotely close to wearing out his welcome. He’s released seven albums and garnered countless accolades throughout his career but is showing no signs of slowing down; his most recent release of honky-tonk tunes, 2012’s Cabin Fever, was even nominated for a Juno Award in the category of Roots & Traditional Album of the Year this past April. Born and bred on the Alberta prairies, Lund’s a country boy with songwriting prowess and stage presence through and through. Lund and his touring band, the Hurtin’ Albertans, will be making a stop in Saskatchewan this July for an appearance at the Gateway Festival in Bengough. —DAN NICHOLLS

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inger-songwriter Riva, formerly of legendary local band Sylvie, is one of the fine Regina talents appearing at the Gateway Festival in Bengough this July 27th – 29th. Riva, who’s already got plenty of cross-country tour experience under her belt, is going to be one of the Saskatchewan highlights of a festival that’s boasting some pretty recognizable names. She might be armed with only her soft, enchanting voice and an acoustic guitar but her songs will stand tall amongst some of the louder acts of the weekend.

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INDIGO JOSEPH

n 2013 Indigo Joseph won The Queen City Rocks Competition put on by 104.9 The Wolf. That’s not their only success this year, freshly back from attending Canadian Music week in Toronto. Where they showcased at The Hard Rock Cafe, and attended conferences and mentoring sessions. The band just completed their Spring Western Canadian tour. In June they went back East to Toronto where they were in the North by NXNE music and film festival. You can see Indigo back in the prairies in July when they play The Gateway Festival in Bengough SK. —Tara Osipoff

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Neko Case August 11th - Regina Folk Festival

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o some some, Neko Case is the big voiced, fiery redhead in the power pop supergroup The New Pornographers who has belted out indie rock gems like “Mass Romantic” and “Crash Years.” To others, she has been a force in the alt-country scene for the last decade with tunes like “Furnace Room Lullaby” and “People Got a Lotta Nerve,” as well as snagging a spot on The Hunger Games soundtrack. At the 2013 Regina Folk Festival, it’s a safe bet that Neko Case will show off her alt-country side. By the time she hits the Folk Festival stage she will have a new album of fresh new songs to share with the crowd so expect a healthy mix of new and old from one of the most engaging singer/songwriters out there. As always, Victoria Park will provide a beautiful and sublime setting for Case and her fellow Folk Festival performers. —JJ Elliott

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harles Bradley alone is worth the price of a ticket for this year’s Regina Folk Festival.

His well-documented rise from poverty to recording a phenomenal debut album at age 62 that made people drop everything and take notice is fairly well known at this point; it’s his soulful vocals that are most noteworthy. Evocative of the great soul and jazz singers of the 20th Century, Bradley has a sound that will definitely translate well in the warm early-evening August air. Neko Case and her lovely folk-rock headline Sunday night after Bradley finishes, and with all respect she’s going to have to sing her heart out to outperform the soul singer. Those familiar with the Florida-born vocalist know he’ll be giving every thing he’s got and more. —JJ Elliott

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Paul McCartney August 14th - Mosaic Stadium

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ormally, it would be a no brainer to say that the Grey Cup coming to town would be the biggest event to hit Mosaic Stadium this year. However, when a former Beatle decides to include the Queen City on his tour itinerary, it isn’t so cut and dry. When the Rolling Stones played at Mosaic Stadium a few years ago the city was abuzz. Well, a similar vibe will be rampant in Regina when Paul McCartney comes to town on August 14th.

Paul McCartney is one of the few people who have been voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as both a member of a band and as a solo artist. With a setlist that is guaranteed to include a good chunk of Beatles classics like “Hey Jude,” “Yesterday,” “Drive My Car,” and “Let It Be,” along with some huge Wings and solo hits, it’s safe to say that it’ll be a show that people in Regina will be talking about for years to come. McCartney often gets overshadowed by John Lennon, but being the second most talented guy in the Beatles is still a million times better than being the most talented guy in Nickelback. Sir Paul is typically seen as the more “pop” guy in the Beatles, but he can crank things up to eleven when he wants to, as heard on the infamous “Helter Skelter” and his recent collaboration with Dave Grohl and the surviving members of Nirvana “Cut Me Some Slack.” This show will be one for the ages. —JJ Elliott

Movies

Pacific Rim In theatres July 12th

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pening in 3D on July 12 th , Pacific Rim is the type of big-budget effects-heavy blockbuster that summer movie dreams are made of. It’s set in the near future, at a time when Earth is under assault by monsters known as “Kaiju” that have been hiding beneath the planet’s oceans for years. Mankind steps up to their alien adversaries with massive robotic machines that are powered by two individuals moving in synch. After initial successes, machines begin to prove no match for monsters. On the verge of defeat and the destruction of all humanity, two young fighters (Charlie Hunnam from TV’s “Sons of Anarchy” and Oscar-nominee Rinko Kikuchi from Babel) join forces and strike back inside the most powerful robotic vessel ever created. Pacific Rim is exactly the kind of high-concept science-fiction action extravaganza that fanboys rush to in droves every summer. But what sets this one apart from the pack is the guiding hand of director Guillermo del Toro; the Mexican filmmaker has a strong reputation for making dark fantasy movies that are both visually distinctive and crafted with quality care. The masterpiece of his career so far may be the unsettling Pan’s Labyrinth, but he’s gained the adoration of comic book lovers everywhere thanks to films like Hellboy and the exceptional Blade II. Past pedigree aside, Pacific Rim has the attention of many movie fanatics because it just looks so cool. It’s the type of summer flick that can be pitched succinctly and enticingly: giant robots fighting monsters. Sold. — DAN NICHOLLS

The Conjuring In theatres July 19th

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he Conjuring is the latest in a long line of supernatural horror movies, following such memorable flicks like The Amityville Horror, Poltergeist and Paranormal Activity (and some not so memorable flicks like the remake of The Amityville Horror and Paranormal Activity 4). Like The Amityville Horror, The Conjuring is “based on a true story” so you can take that for what it’s worth. This movie is directed by James Wan, who helped ignite the “torture porn” craze with the Saw franchise. Judging by the trailer, it looks like Wan might have toned down the shock value of explicit gore in favour of a more psychological horror feel, but we’ll have to wait and see until it hits theatres. The cast is very solid with Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson and Lili Taylor. As well, Ron Livingston from Office Space plays a paranormal investigator so we can expect more ESP reports than TPS reports here. —JJ Elliott

The To Do List In theatres July 26th

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he first major motion picture with Parks and Recreation’s Aubrey Plaza cast as the main character, The To Do List is expected to be one of the summer’s best romantic comedies. A high school graduate that feels woefully unprepared for college due to her lack of sexual experience, Plaza’s character sets

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out to resolve her problem with a series of awkward adventures and hilarity ensues. Written and directed by Maggie Carey, who’s best known work would be four episodes of Funny or Die Presents…, The To Do List is a comedy in the vein of 80s sex romps but from the female perspective. The cast is pretty solid starring notables

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like Bill Hader, Rachel Bilson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Connie Britton, and SNL alum Andy Samberg. Here’s hoping Plaza’s first major starring project is more entertaining then her odd Kanye-like moment at the recent MTV Movie Awards. —Bryce Aubert

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Wolverine In theatres July 26th

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he most beloved character from Marvel’s X-Men universe has got to be Logan, also known as Wolverine. The iconic hero was arguably the high point of all three X-Men films and it was practically a no-brainer when he was given his own spinoff feature with 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. That movie was pretty horrible, though, and left a bad taste in the mouths of many comic book fans. Not to be deterred by a small misstep, Hugh Jackman has returned to the role that launched him into the Hollywood A-list in a brand new story simply titled The Wolverine.

This new film finds the mutant with the adamantium claws searching for a purpose in his life following the events of X-Men: The Last Stand. Logan has traveled to Japan and found some trouble with modern-day samurais and an enemy from his past. Weakened and facing his own mortality for the first time, Logan has his back against the wall and is left with no choice but to bare his claws, grit his teeth and unleash his inner Wolverine. There have been few casting decisions as perfect as when Jackman, an unknown actor from Australia waiting on his big break, was hired to play Wolverine. The gruff cigar-chomper with impressive muttonchops made a flawless transition from page to screen when X-Men started the comic book movie revolution in 2000. Any superhero geek would be crazy to miss out on Logan’s latest adventure The Wolverine opens on July 26th in 3D. —DAN NICHOLLS

2 GUNS In theatres August 2nd

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------wo undercover law enforcement officers, blissfully unaware of each other’s existence, find themselves pairing up to fight against the mob when their covers are blown in 2 Guns. The two leads are Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington

– hardly lightweights when it comes to crowd-pleasing action-adventure pictures – and the fusing of their star power makes for a potent combination. It’s sort of like Mr. and Mrs. Smith but with more testosterone and less sexual chemistry.

The two most reliable actors working today are Washington and Wahlberg, so even if 2 Guns doesn’t break any amazing new ground it’s still a fairly safe bet for an entertaining night out at the movies. Both of the superstars’ barrels will be blazing when 2 Guns opens on August 2nd. —DAN NICHOLLS

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and hired a stripper (Jennifer Aniston), a runaway teen (Emma Roberts) and a perpetually awkward neighborhood kid (Will Poulter) to pose as his family – the close knit “Miller” clan. The sham family unit of misfits will attempt to make their

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outh African filmmaker Neill Blomkamp turned a lot of heads in 2009 when his first feature, District 9, was released. That science-fictionaction film broke some new ground when it grossed over $100 million (despite the lack of any bankable stars) and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. All eyes were set on what Blomkamp would do next and after years of secrecy the director is set to unleash Elysium on the world. Elysium, like District 9 before it, is a fuse of science fiction and sociopolitical commentary. It’s set in the year 2154, where the wealthiest human beings reside on a space station orbiting the Earth while the majority of the population is left below to fend for itself. This space station, called Elysium, invites the scorn and resentment of the abandoned souls barely surviving on a forsaken planet. A terminally ill man named Max (Matt Damon) is armed with a powerful weapon and sent on a mission to Elysium in an attempt to seize control of the idyllic habitat. Max has nothing to lose and stands to gain his health back; special technology exists on Elysium that has the power to cure any ailment so Max vows to find the machine that could save his life. Sophisticated audiences who don’t mind chewing on a little food for thought along with their buttery snacks have been eagerly anticipating Elysium’s release. District 9 was fantastic but Elysium is stepping everything up a notch; Blomkamp has got a bigger budget and some major Hollywood talent at his arsenal this time (in addition to Matt Damon, Jodie Foster co-stars as a villainous government official). Big special effects and big brains make for a potent combination and Elysium is set to satisfy audiences’ appetites for smart thrills when it opens on August 9th. —DAN NICHOLLS

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ritten and directed by Lee Daniels (Precious), The Butler boasts more stars than you can shake a stick at. With names like Forest Whitaker, John Cusack, Robin Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Terrence Howard, Mariah Carey, and Lenny Kravitz, it almost seems like the casting director simply offered a part to half of the attendees at the Golden Globe Awards. If any film is aiming to win some Oscars this year, this is certainly it.

The Butler is based on the true story of Cecil Gaines (Whitaker), who served as the head butler in the White House under eight different presidents from 1952 to 1986, so it will likely serve as the most sweeping cinematic survey of American history since Forrest Gump. After the success of the low budget Precious, Daniels now has the opportunity to make a big budget opus with a whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who of Hollywood on board. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;JJ Elliott

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he final chapter in director Edgar Wright’s Blood & Ice Cream trilogy, which was preceded by the zombie rom-com Shaun of the Dead and the police spoof Hot Fuzz, once again reunites Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as best pals out to save the world (or at least make it to their next pint). The World’s End follows a group of five estranged British friends who reconnect to tackle an epic pub crawl that they weren’t able to finish in their youth. The quintet of thirsty travelers reunites in their hometown with one goal: hit twelve pubs, with one drink at each stop, in one night. It sounds simple, but the group (led by Pegg as the hedonistic Gary and Frost

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as the conservative Andrew) finds that robots from another planet posing as everyday citizens have overtaken the quiet town they once called home. It’s a science-fiction-comedy hybrid that’s part Invasion of the Body Snatchers, part The Day the Earth Stood Still and part Beerfest. Wright and Pegg penned the screenplay together and have scripted what appears to be another fruitful collaboration; after Shaun, Fuzz and now The World’s End it seems that the duo has created a comedy hat trick. There’s no reason not to expect more quick British wit and action-packed thrills when The World’s End brings the laughs across the pond on August 23rd. —DAN NICHOLLS

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uch like famous photographers like Herb Ritts and Annie Liebovitz, Regina’s Chris Graham has the uncanny knack of making even the most inane snapshot seem intimate. Born and raised in Estevan, and schooled in the Photojournalism program at SAIT in Calgary, Graham has become one of the Queen City’s most in-demand photographers for his keen visual artistry and attention to detail. A master in taking portraits and documentary-style photography, the red-haired artist is also an avid music fan and has a vast collection of photos from hundreds of concerts and festivals worldwide. In the spirit of our festival issue, here’s some of our favorites of his work. For more information, or to contact Chris, go to www. chrisgrahamphoto.com or email him at cgphoto @gmail.com. —Bryce Aubert

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t’s the path he took to show business success that makes the Queen Street raised businessman unique in the industry.

The owner/operator of Premier Global Production, Vollhoffer manages one of the world’s most successful staging and mobile production companies, frequently working with entertainment luminaries like Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Taylor Swift. Since 2005 the company has also become a force as a promoter, running multiple festivals including the then reformed Craven Country Jamboree. As a child, with his grandfather stagemanaging a local vaudeville theatre, his father managing a different soft-seat theatre, and his mother working at the same theatre as his father with costuming and wardrobe when not at her day job, the young Reginian dreamed of following in their footsteps. Surrounded by entertainers and musicians whenever he had the chance to hang out and help out his dad by pushing a broom, Vollhoffer imagined the day when he’d get to join the family line of work. “I grew up in the business,” he explains. “My father was a stage manager at the Centre of the Arts and he was on the road prior to that for his entire career and my grandfather ran the Capitol Theatre.” “I was also there the night they opened the Agridome in 1977, and I was 11 years old,” he continues, referring to the now renamed Brandt Centre. “I got to sweep the stage for the opening ceremonies, and Paul Anka was the main act.”

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las, hockey got in the way, simultaneously delaying Vollhoffer’s foray into the business, while giving him a future leg up, unbeknownst to him at the time. A regular at the rink, playing organized hockey and, with his friends, a lot of unorganized hockey, the future entrepreneur honed his skills becoming a notable prospect. Playing for his hometown Pat Canadians, as a Midget-aged hockey player, he helped lead the team to the 198283 Air Canada Cup, winning the team’s first national championship. Despite only playing one season for the team before making the jump to Junior hockey, Vollhoffer left an imprint on the team’s record book, setting marks that still stand today among the most goals in a season (65), assists (74), and points (139). Although other players have spent multiple years on the team, his totals also stand near team career records which is pretty incredible considering the myriad

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of WHL and NHL talent the team has produced before and since During Vollhoffer’s record year with the Pat Canadians, the WHL Pats called him up for two games where he netted an assist for the senior club. Excited at the notion of playing of his beloved hometown team, the young athlete was traded during the off-season before the 1983-84 year to rival Winnipeg Warriors in their last year before being moved to Moose Jaw. Vollhoffer admits that he was very offended when the Pats traded him. Stung by the deal and pissed that they would trade him, the left wing prospect had a solid rookie year scoring 59 points in 66 games. He split his next year with the New Westminster Bruins (now Tri-City Americans) and the Saskatoon Blades, before ending his Junior career with 110 points and a WHL All-Star appearance in 1985-86 as a member of a Blades’ team full of future NHLers.

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Impressed by his deft scoring touch and prairie grittiness, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed him to a four-year contract, leading him on a sojourn of the minor leagues in the cities of Baltimore, New Haven, Muskegon, Flint, and Winston-Salem. While Vollhoffer failed to set the hockey world on fire in the minor leagues, he did well enough to earn a follow-up contract by the Montreal Canadiens to continue playing in the minors for another couple years before calling it a career 6 games into the 1991-92 season while playing for the Nashville Knights. Fortunately, Vollhoffer had used the proceeds of Penguins contract to expand the production and staging company that he had long dreamed of. “I played for seven years,” Vollhoffer recalls, “and I think I played two years just to pay the payroll for my business. I was over it and I was done. I was basically living the movie Bull Durham but I had to play because that was my source of income to pay my employees at that time.”

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“My business got to the point where I could finally put my efforts into what I was doing and into my passion so that’s when I retired.” Founded in the late 1970s while still a teenager, young Vollhoffer set up a company called Troy Enterprises that did spotlights at various gigs during his summers and off seasons, eventually building the business to the point where it hired its first employee in 1987 and changing the name to Premier Global Production. “It was really tough. We started out like any startup business – there were lots of pains, no money, and I was spending all of my own money. Ten years into it we finally got a break when we got the Rod Stewart Vagabond Heart tour. That started things and gave us our first entrance into the world of real production. We did Def Leppard in 1993 and in ’94 we did Metallica and just continued on.” After approximately 12 years in the business, Premier Global had made a name for itself in the entertainment industry

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and Vollhoffer felt like the business was no longer simply treading water. “We got a big offer in Europe in the mid to late ‘90s,” he explains, “and it was a pretty big deal, enabling us to make a pretty big turnaround and feel like things had turned around 100%. We did the Backstreet Boys the year after that and then things were rocking. We became this company that really started to have some momentum and became a real world player.” Interestingly, the Backstreet Boys not only were major clients, but also a group that have become near and dear to entrepreneur’s heart. “It’s an honor for us to work with all the acts that we work with but the Backstreet Boys are very special to me because we started with them when they weren’t capable of selling out a theatre in the United States. From 1997, when they were essentially just starting, to the height of their career in 2001 we were along for the ride as they broke into Europe, into Canada, and then into the USA.”

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“It was pretty interesting to see the birth of a boy band under similar principles to how Elvis Presley was brought to the mainstream,” he continues. “To see how it worked, and to see the teen mania, it was amazing.” “For instance, one time in Barcelona we were setting up a day before the show and 350 kids stormed the buses, or you’d wake up in a hotel in Europe and go down to see the bus spray-painted with ‘I Love Nick’ on the side of it. It was nuts. It was crazy – it was pandemonium.” “It’s pretty hard to top moments like that. [Justin] Bieber has kind of got that going on right now but it’s a pretty special thing that happens maybe once every 10 years.”

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ith the business chugging along at full throttle well into the mid-2000s, Vollhoffer was thrown a curveball as things were changing drastically in the industry and threatened to impact the company. With the failure of Rock ‘N the Valley, a successor to the country music centric Big Valley Jamboree, Premier Global was offered the chance to purchase the Craven festival grounds – an opportunity ultimately taken by the company with a few fellow investors. “That wasn’t by choice; it was by necessity. We had developed a really nice route, almost like a carnival route, for our stage, PA, and production that went from point A to point B on this route all summer. It turned out the year we became involved it had been a really bad year for festivals and about five rock festivals went out of business. It was really unfortunate.” “Craven was one of those and I was approached because the volunteer group running it felt it was too large of a task to run it the way it needed to be run and asked me if I wanted to buy it.” “At first, I wasn’t remotely interested but then I took the time to look at what we had. We had one real strong festival in Canada that we were providing production to that we had a long-term contract with and were committed to. We were going to have to send all of these trucks up to Canada for one festival, and then back to the US to continue on this circuit. After thinking about it, and realizing that continuing this festival made more sense, we decided we’d give it a whack. “ “It was a real dicey thing because we were going from classic rock and rock and roll back to the country format that my team and I believed in. I remember sitting there trying to come up with the first lineup and it was all classic country acts because at the time I truly believed this market was more of a traditional country market than a commercial market.”

definitely in other people’s hands depending on who is available.” Fortunately, with the hard work and persistence of his crack staff of employees and the excellent volunteers who assist every year, the Craven Country Jamboree has become a huge annual success and continues to grow each year. Vollhoffer fondly remembers that first year with a grin on his face. “The thing that was really cool about that first year in Craven is that was where I had actually gotten my start when Father Larre ran it – that was my first contract. I thought that was pretty neat and to have Father Larre and his family come to the first show, as they’re good friends of ours. It was really nice to see them there. Another really cool thing was when McGraw had a football game in the afternoon there where it was almost snowing out and then it turned beautiful. It was cool to just have this touch football game on infield where a bunch of fans came and watched and Faith [Hill, McGraw’s country superstar wife] was there. It was a really neat thing.” With Garth Brooks on his wish list of acts to one day come back to play in Craven’s valley, Vollhoffer has made the Jamboree a destination for both fans and artists. Since the first event after being reorganized, the festival has seen a multitude of big names play including Carrie Underwood, Dwight Yoakam, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, and George Strait among the most notable. “Craven has a great heritage,” he enthuses, “and that has nothing to do with the organizers. It has to do with the people of Saskatchewan supporting it and believing in it. It’s their thing and it’s theirs. It’s set in a valley that is one of the most beautiful sites that I go to every year and I go to probably 75 to 100 festivals a year. When it’s a summer night and the sun is going down in the valley it’s an amazing experience to have an outdoor show in that environment.”

“When that place is jammed full it’s pretty cool. It’s like throwing the biggest house party you can possibly throw and it’s working. It’s like getting the hors d’oeuvres right and knowing that the cocktails are good – it’s an amazing feeling because they’re at your house visiting and having a great time. There’s definitely a lot of great energy there.” CitySlicker.ca @CitySlickerMag CitySlickerMag

“I was totally wrong. Ironically, we had Tim McGraw up here the first year, who did us a serious favor that year playing our date and it worked. Basically, the same success happened in the US with a couple festivals there and we had a few sellouts that year and have been very fortunate. It’s always a challenge because your destiny is

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ave a temporary setback caused by forced flooding in 2011 of an area that had been saved by proactive diking – event organizers had actually prevented the area from mass flooding before the provincial Environment department forced them to temporarily breach the dikes – Vollhoffer and his crew have turned the Craven Country Jamboree into a world class event, and have used the knowledge they’ve gained to salvage and run Country Thunder festivals in Wisconsin and Arizona, and create a Texas Thunder festival this year as a fundraiser to support victims of the West Texas fertilizer plant explosion. Charity has been a big part of Premier Global’s corporate citizenship, with the company annually donating significant amounts to local charities from the proceeds of their festivals. Last year alone, the Craven event raised about $250,000. “We have great partners,” he explains. “The folks of Craven are excellent to deal with. We ensure we give a lot of money back to the community, with our donation. We really try to get involved with as many local charities as we can like the Regina Food Bank and the Lumsden Duck Derby. Our donation to the Kinsmen is a huge chunk of change for them every year.” Besides philanthropy, Vollhoffer who now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, since that’s where business is decided in the country music industry, balances being a father to his 20-year old daughter and twin 13-year olds, and letting loose with his old-school rock group Fran Moran and the Nervous Wrecks. The band, created to help provide entertainment to the entertainers at Craven, is a creative outlet to the 47-year old guitarist, vocalist, and sometime drummer; and typically features a revolving door of noteworthy Nashville musicians. Recently, Vollhoffer jammed with his good friends Peter Stroud [guitarist in Sheryl Crow’s band] and Big Kenny [of country group Big & Rich], with whom other artists would kill to work. When discussing his family, both biological and extended, you can tell by the smile on his face that it’s a subject he’s fond of. Vollhoffer considers his employees part of his family, and that first employee noted earlier, Scott Chamryk, remains with

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Premier Global today as President of the company’s staging division. Childhood best friend Kevin Blevins was hired away from his gig as Deputy Editor at the Leader Post and moved to Nashville to become the company’s Business Manager, with a host of other Reginians like Blevins’ wife Kim (Communications Director) in charge of other day to day aspects of the company. “We’re really a tight knit bunch,” the boss confirms. Bryan Andrews (Vice-President), Kim, Teddy Gross – it’s kind of like we are a real family except we probably fight less than families do. We have very open communication and talk about everything. There isn’t one decision made that hasn’t gone around five times before we do something, so it’s a real team effort in that respect.” “This isn’t a business; this is a lifestyle. This is what we do and if we didn’t have respect and enjoy each other’s company it would be really difficult to do it. I’ve been with Kim for the last week for 14 hours a day. If you don’t like somebody you really can’t do it. It might look luxurious riding around in a tour bus but it’s a pretty cramped space once you have a few people on it.” “There are no hours. It’s just an endless cycle of doing your thing when you wake up and you do it in one form another until you go to bed. You always have to be there for an employee, an associate, or a client, and that’s okay because that’s the lifestyle we chose. There are some people that haven’t made it because it’s not the right lifestyle for them or it’s just not in their blood.” As far as his kids, Dad insists he’s not worried that their exposure to the entertainment industry will change them. “They grew up in it so nothing really phases them. They don’t see this as something to be star struck about. They don’t care.” “Taylor Swift’s mom was making [the twins] hamburgers one night at a gig, a few years ago, and she told my son Noah that Taylor wanted to get her picture taken with him. His response was ‘Uh, cool, but I have to go’ and he just took off while his sister got his picture taken with Taylor. They’re very unfazed by everything.”

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Oldest daughter Katerina studied at the University of Tulane and is working towards a career in entertainment management, while the twins Noah and Lucy attend school. Noah has shown the same keen interest in the business his father showed at a young age, while Vollhoffer refers to Lucy, an aspiring musician, as his “butterfly.” In spite of Vollhoffer and his family being firmly entrenched now near Nashville, even moving the Blevins there last year for work, the kid from Queen Street still feels like the Queen City is home when he frequently passes through. “I’m just always happy to come back to Regina,” he shares happily. It’s just a beautiful city and going through Saskatchewan you can look around and see all the changes in the province since I grew up here. With the expansion of the cities, everything seems bigger but still within that 10 to 15 minute drive to get where you want to go. In Nashville the traffic is terrible and you can’t go anywhere without it being at least a 20 minute drive.” “When I come home I get off the plane and I dial 584-0888 [Houston Pizza on Hill Ave.] and order a pizza, get that pizza, and then go around to all of our favorite restaurants. It’s kind of like a smorgasbord because I love the food in Regina. It’s amazing. I have my favorite spots and I love having my American friends come up and experience it.” Kim Blevins agrees. “Coming home, we normally take an hour or so on one of the days to drive through the Cathedral area, by Troy’s old house, by the fair grounds, and by other old haunts just to go down memory lane.” “The fairgrounds hold a lot of memories for me,” Vollhoffer concurs. “Growing up, I was always intrigued by the carnival business and that was always interest of mine so it’s a really special spot. The grounds have almost become a spot that I don’t almost recognize as I come home and see it every year as it keeps changing.”

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s far as what the future entails for the Jamboree, Vollhoffer insists the mantra is to continue to get better every year. “Every year we’re trying to improve your experience. It means building roads, infrastructure, and making improvements. We have an all-new temporary bathroom system coming in which will improve the bathrooms.” “In general, we’re just trying to improve something every year to make it that much better for folks. Now that we have our water issues resolved for flooding we can now concentrate on some of those other areas to make it a better experience. We’re not going to take the charm out of it being a field show but we can make it more comfortable for our guests. That’s what we’re working on. That’s what we’re trying to improve on.” “Our mandate is to always bring in the biggest and greatest lineup that we possibly can bring. That will always be our mandate because the artist component is integral to the festival being successful or not.” Just don’t expect a dome around the festival site anytime soon to prevent inclement weather. “Rain is part of the game,” he chuckles. It doesn’t matter where you go, where you are, or what festival you’re at, if it rains there’s going to be mud. That said that’s also part of the experience and the perseverance. Saskatchewan people are such hardy folks that they won’t let anything get in the way of having a good time. That’s part of being a Saskatchewanian.”

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Kim Blevins Kim Blevins has been a major cog in the Craven Country Jamboree wheel since it’s relaunch in 2005. As Communications Director for the festival, Blevins is responsible for dealing with the media, external partners, staff, festival patrons, and basically anyone else that needs to be kept in the loop. A long-time Reginan, Kim and daughter Kalyna moved to Nashville, Tennessee last summer to join her husband Kevin who had already moved to start working with Premier Global Production Co. Inc. — the staging and lighting company that provides production for the Craven Country Jamboree. We caught up with Kim in advance of this year’s festival to find out more about the lady who runs things from behind the scenes on Craven weekend. Photographer: Chris Graham Photography

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City Slicker: Now that you’re settled in, how’s the move been to Nashville? Kim Blevins: You go to the States a lot and you think that it’s the same but it’s not. It’s a totally different place but it’s awesome and I love it. It was tough when we moved because Kevin was already there and did all the ground work to get us there. For me, it started right when my busy time started so I was trying to get my house ready to sell, selling all my stuff, dealing with a then 15-year old daughter who wasn’t interested in moving, and working two festivals back to back. Once we got there and got situated, it’s such a beautiful place. We live in an area that’s very much like the Cathedral area; we made a conscious choice to live closer to downtown. Troy’s got a beautiful house outside the city with lots of land and it’s absolutely gorgeous but we’re city people so we wanted to live closer to downtown. We’re 10 minutes from the office, from the school, and from downtown, so it hasn’t been that big of a change but it’s a different culture there. It’s very different. CS: What stands out to you the most about living in Tennessee? KB: In the very South, southern people are very friendly. They say the people are friendly, and they are, but when you get down there it’s a different level of politeness. It’s very old school. And they love their guns – a lot. It’s kind of a weird dichotomy. The weather is awesome, the people are great, and it’s been a really great opportunity to build some relationships with peo-ple in the business that I would never be able to do from here. It’s been cool. CS: You have a job that many people dream of having. How did you get involved with the festival? KB: Troy and I have been friends for 20 years. He and Kevin grew up together

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and have been best friends forever, and when I came along thank goodness we became friends or else it would have been pretty tough. When he bought the festival in 2005, we were sitting in my backyard and he was talking about the first lineup and he looked at me and because I was working for the government in communications at that point he asked me if I would do the media. I said okay with no experience and not knowing what I’m doing but I figured I’d give it a shot. I worked as a volunteer for two years off the side of my desk at work and they were kind enough to give me time off to go do the festival. Two years later, Troy offered me a position and I’ve been there ever since. It’s been awesome. I learned a lot over those first couple years but I still learn something new every year and it’s been a lot of fun. CS: What’s been the biggest change in the way you’ve looked after communications since taking over? KB: We made a really conscious decision at the beginning to be as open as we can. The regime that had the festival before was kind of standoffish. Kevin had told me stories [from his time as an Editor at the Leader Post] of being shut out of things and not being able to get interviews. We decided that we really wanted to make sure that the media was involved and that they felt comfortable and they felt welcome. I’ll accredit just about anyone that’s working with an established company. That’s why we have a trailer backstage for the media so that they have a quiet place to write and work while they’re in attendance. It’s been great and it’s been really great to see the relationships grow. I’ve made lots of really great friendships with media people all over Saskatchewan. That’s a positive thing. The year of the flood the media was really good to us. We could have been annihilated through no fault of our own, but just because we had a lake out there. Instead people were very respectful and supportive of us. I just

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see it continuing to grow from here. CS: Now that you’ve been doing this for awhile and you’ve been involved with Premier Global’s other country festivals in Wisconsin and Arizona, what makes Craven different? KB: Like Troy says, the festival all comes back to the people. Every festival tends to have its own personality. I’m biased because I’ve been going to Craven since 1990 but you see something really special there. You see things there that you just don’t see at other festivals. You don’t see artists going backstage and jamming in a tent at other festivals. Toby Keith doesn’t bartend for 100 people at other shows. For some reason, there’s a comfort and a warmth there that you don’t find in other places. Part of it is the set-up with the whole Main Street look, and the beer garden isn’t like other festivals. There are B-stages but they don’t attract 10,000 people a night like ours does. Toby Keith walked through our beer garden and told his manager that he wanted to play there. Talking to Troy after, he told him that he wanted to play there, and Troy told him he couldn’t afford him in there, but if he wanted to play for free absolutely we’d let him play. Phil Vassar played the mainstage last year, played in the tent for an hour after that, and then herded his entourage to the beer gardens and took over the stage for another hour. He played three hours that night just because he wanted to. That’s something special that not a lot of our fans get to see but I think they can feel that because the festival is such a special thing. Our fans are very passionate about the festival and they feel that they own and we’ve cultivated that over a number of years because we want them to feel that and take ownership. We want them to enjoy themselves and want them to come back every year. CS: Last question. What do you miss most about Canada other than the obvious – friends and family. KB: (laughing) Ketchup chips. —Bryce aubert

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Building the perfect festival – ever wondered how it’s done? This issue, City Slicker examines the fine details and inner workings of the Regina Folk Festival and the personalities who make the festival bloom, and who have built the festival’s reputation from small town stage to big city music festival. It’s a big job and brings big acts to Victoria Park every summer to delight audiences and, in many cases, introduce Regina to the artists who travel to our city. As the summer blooms from first blush to dog days, the Regina Folk Festival team prepares to roll out another smashing time in the park. And here’s how it’s done, folks

BEHIND THE CURTAIN AT THE REGINA FOLK FESTIVAL: Building the Perfect Concert Weekend BY: MACKENZIE KULCSÁR

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STEP 1: FIND A SMASHING LEADER Fact: Sandra Butel, Artistic Director of the Regina Folk Festival is, in all likelihood, the most amazing person you could ever hope to work for. Smart, articulate and friendly, Sandra is exactly the kind of person you hope and imagine is heading up a festival like the Regina Folk Festival. It’s obvious she cares about the vision and future of the festival and recognizes what it delivers to audiences (and the city of Regina) is important. In our interview, Sandra kicked it curled up on the RFF’s funky vintage couch, in her Vans, shorts and upcycled typewriter key ring. It was the letter ‘Y’. ‘Y’ for ‘Yes’ to our minds – because just one hour with Sandra is all it takes to see that that’s just the kind of person Sandra is; a ‘Yes’ person. An Upper. A leader without pretention. When handed a folder of information her first day with the Regina Folk Festival (it was literally a folder, not a disc or memory stick of information, but a folder – with not much in it, she added) Sandra set about researching, making connections and building relationships within the music community. Sandra knew that to build continuity and connection with the community, she would have to start with the people closest to her. She knew she needed help.

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SANDRA IS EXACTLY THE KIND OF PERSON YOU HOPE AND IMAGINE IS HEADING UP A FESTIVAL LIKE THE REGINA FOLK FESTIVAL

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IT IS CLEAR THAT THE REGINA FOLK FESTIVAL IS A PROFESSIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATION, AS WELL AS A GROUP OF MUSIC LOVERS.

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STEP 2: ASSEMBLE THE PERFECT TEAM “What we have inside the Regina Folk Festival offices today is really more of a family than a work environment of employees. We know that every person’s job is important to what we do collectively, but it’s the person who performs that job who we want to see thrive,” said Sandra. “Community is important and it is part of the vision of what the Regina Folk Festival hopes to achieve through music and sharing with others,” she continued. “Community is what we’ve built starting with our inner core of festival staff.” And from what we can see, this family of arts focused, brand smart and music motivated friends has refined their roles to work perfectly in sync with one another – it is clear that the Regina Folk Festival is a professional arts organization, as well as a group of music lovers. The four core staff who make up the Regina Folk Festival’s team look after the vision for the festival, schedule the planning sessions, map out the ground and also help to put in place the additional talent, (“the extended family” as Sandra calls them) who round out the team with graphic design, tech knowledge and additional love of music and a shared vision for the festival.

STEP 3: MAKE A MAP Every endeavour has a goal, but to reach it, you need a route. The Regina Folk Festival starts planning for the next year’s festival almost as soon as the last one wraps. “The planning never really stops,” said Sandra. “Because we want to continue to grow the festival, we’re looking further and further ahead when we consider things like grants for building festivals years out,” she continued. “We also want the Regina Folk Festival to be on people’s minds year round so we’ve added additional events like concerts and workshops to bring music to people when the festival itself is not on. This kind of program means that we are continually planning and adapting our plan to achieve what we want.” Nice work, folks!

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STEP 4: RECRUIT SOME KICK-ASS ACTS Easier said than done. “In the beginning, this was tough,” said Sandra. “When you have no money and no street cred, it’s tough to bring in the acts you want to see and share with the audience.” It took some work, but eventually Sandra found that reputation was the thing, more than dollars. “We take a lot of care in making sure that new acts know that they will be taken care of when they come to us,” said Sandra, “Both technically and from a hospitality end. Managers especially want to know that their artists are going to be represented properly on stage with all the proper lighting and sound equipment and that they will be looked after when they visit us. Some of the biggest acts have taught us how to be better, plan better and adapt better – it’s a good education in flexibility.” Over the years, Sandra has been able to steward relationships with other festivals so the Regina Folk Festival has the privilege of actively collaborating with the Edmonton Folk Festival to help bring in and share bigger and bigger acts. “These relationships have been invaluable in building the Regina Folk Festival; we are so lucky to share acts and a friendship with the Edmonton festival.” said Sandra. “It’s true what they say: ‘No one wants to work with jerks.’ and the Edmonton staff make everything easier when we recruit together.” A word on recruitment: in addition to filling the main stage and day stages, the Regina Folk Festival annually recruits food vendors, crafters and artists, and up to 650 volunteers to round out and help manage the flow of the festival. Musical acts are only a part of what makes the festival truly fly. “People have to fly too.” said Sandra. Volunteers: hats off to you!

STEP 5: PARTY, PARTY, PARTY Throughout the three days of musical acts in the park, joy radiates from Victoria Park as music fills the air downtown. The festival brings together and celebrates the community through music and builds something greater than itself. This year you’ll see the likes of Feist, Loreena McKennitt and Neko Case highlighting the main stage. Get your tickets and grab your lawn chairs, Regina!

STEP 6: WRAP UP/CLEAN UP Putting the festival to bed means the close of another year of planning for the festival team. “We often take some down time immediately after the festival,” said Sandra. “We give our team a chance to rest, and then we begin the review process. We gather information about how to adapt our plan, make it better and reach wider audiences. And then we do it all again next year.” She continued. “Even as we’re tearing down, we’re building up with new ideas.” The Regina Folk Festival kicks it in Victoria Park this August 9 – 11. Get your tickets and all the information you need about the acts, the schedule and the perks of being a volunteer at the Regina Folk Festival website: www.reginafolkfestival.com and get ready to experience music and community in a way that celebrates both.

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THIS YEAR YOU’LL SEE THE LIKES OF FEIST, LOREENA MCKENNITT AND NEKO CASE HIGHLIGHTING THE MAIN STAGE

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Fortuna Ristorante Italiano: The authentic Italian food experience

ortuna Ristorante Italiano emerged into Regina’s culinary industry in October, 2012, by reintroducing the authentic Italian food experience, a cultural ritual that defines Italian heritage. The Italian restaurant came to life when its partners, Pasquale (Pat) Fiacco, Joe Fiorante, Vince Fiorante, Carlo Giambattista, and Enio Ricci, came together with the vision to create the authentic Italian food experience that has transcended generations, and had not existed in Regina since Casa Italia served its last Tiramisu in 2008. Its owners, Tina and Carmine Ricci, operated the restaurant for 24 years until retirement. Fortuna, located on 3215 East Quance, welcomes every guest as friends; this is literally translated in the sign that hangs above its entrance, Benvenuti Agli Amici del Ristorante Fortuna. The direct English translation is, “Welcome, friends of Fortuna Restaurant.” The restaurant is modern with culturally inspired decorations. Bottles of Chianti

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skilfully hand-crafting ingredients into iconic and rare Italian recipes, daily. Poggio is a Certified Master Chef, born in Rome, Italy, and has been recognized by the Italian Federation of Cooks with Collegium Cocorum award. His specialty is the Risotto Dello Chef, carnaroli rice with fresh chanterelle mushrooms. The food is prepared as it is ordered and served immediately after it is plated. It is the reason reservations are encouraged (but never required). Nothing lingers beneath heat lamps because there are none. The deliberate choice not to use heat lamps is part of what guarantees Fortuna’s unrelenting commitment to flavour and food quality. The restaurant champions an eat local philosophy, sourcing the best quality ingredients from local food producers and vendors, including: Italian Star Deli, Butcher Boy Meats, Pacific Fresh Fish, Frank’s Prairie Meats, and Joe’s European Deli & Catering. Not all of Fortuna’s food ingredients are sourced from local

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vendors and producers, but Chef Gianni is constantly on the pursuit to discover what can be sourced locally. The lunch menu, called the Pranzo Potente (Power Lunch) was recently introduced and is served Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. It features a selection of $15 pasta and panini choices, along with insalata (salad) and zuppa (soup) choices, specially crafted for lunch guests who have time constraints but want the authentic Italian food experience. Fortuna’s entire menu can be viewed on fortunaregina.ca. There are seventeen types of hand-made pastas on the Primi Piatti (Pasta Dish) menu: including the only hand-made gnocchi served in Regina. It is made with delicate precision, “You must be gentle with the dough, the way you are with a woman,” says Chef Gianni. Some of the carne (meat) and pesce (fish) selections on the Secondi Piatti (Main Course) menu include: braised veal, AAA beef filet mignon, butterfly Cornish hen, yellowfin tuna, and AAA 16 oz. beef T-Bone. There are also vegetarian Issue 9 | July/August 2013

and gluten-free selections for guests with dietary preferences and restrictions. Fortuna’s partners, have fostered a culture of loyalty and family into its hospitality and culinary teams. These are the people that bring the restaurant to life and transform the food into an experience. The people that were part of Fortuna in October are still part of the team today. Fiacco, Fortuna’s managing partner, values the importance of good leadership, lessons he’s learned during his twelve year tenure as mayor of Regina, President of Boxing Canada, and CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan. He works alongside Anna Carteri, Fortuna’s general manager, to empower employees to take pride in their work ethic, to celebrate the restaurant’s successes as their own successes, and encourages their ideas that have the potential to improve the restaurant’s operations and customer experience.

on Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel website. Italian Star Deli, owned by Fortuna partner, Carlo Giambiattista, is ranked 1 out of 274. The list of 274 restaurants is compiled from traveller recommendations. Vacay.ca, the leading source of Canadian travel, included Fortuna in its article, Why Regina is the new foodie hot spot, published in December, 2012. The restaurant has received a lot of feedback since its emergence and the partners have made a deliberate effort to evaluate that feedback to understand how to improve the experience, quality, and service, without compromising the restaurant`s vision, which is to create the authentic Italian Food experience. Some of the food portions were increased, some of the food selections were eliminated and replaced with different choices, but the commitment to quality and authenticity is unrelenting.

Fortuna has successfully positioned itself as a culinary destination in Regina. It is ranked 12 out of 274 Regina restaurants

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