Edmonton Rock Music Festival 2014

2014 August 8 5:15 Paula Perro & The Project 6:45 David Gogo 8:30 Colin James

August 9 12:00 Wayne Allchin Band 1:20 The Gibson Block 2:40 Doug and the Slugs 4:20 Chilliwack 6:25 Trooper 8:30 Burton Cummings

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Welcome to the 4 Annual Edmonton Rock Festival! th

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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ately, 3D printing is all the

When people get together to

But above all, without you, the

rage. With a big enough

make and enjoy music, great

fans, none of this would happen.

printer, you can print a car,

things happen. That’s the idea

Rock and roll lives on because

or a house or maybe a guitar.

behind the Centre for the Arts

fans like you come out and sup-

But you still can’t replace real, live,

and Music (CAM), a program

port live music. That energy can’t

authentic experiences. You can

we operate through the society,

be cloned. So thank you, for com-

print the house, but you can’t fill

creating positive change in the

ing out and keeping the spirit of

it with memories. You can print

lives of inner city and at-risk

rock and roll alive in Edmonton.

the guitar, but you can’t clone the

youth through music education.

musical genius that makes it sing.

These kids learn to express

To inspire a crowd of thousands

themselves creatively and safely

to raise their lighters in a sea of

through music, while gaining

small flames, you need the excite-

important life skills—focus,

ment of a spontaneous, shared

concentration, collaboration.

Sincerely, Donna Semeniuk - President The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton

moment. That is rock ‘n’ roll.

Collaboration is also a drivThe Rock and Roll Society of

ing force behind this festival.

Edmonton is excited to share

Thanks is due to our sponsors and

those moments with you at our

to the dedicated volunteers who

fourth annual Edmonton Rock

help pull together and support

Fest. As a non-profit organiza-

this event—all their contributions

tion, we’re here to preserve and

behind the scenes ensure a spec-

promote rock music in Edmonton.

tacular live experience. So please

What better way to do that than

show them your appreciation.

with some of the biggest and best acts in rock?

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her first band, Jambone. Lately she’s stepped out with blues-rock outfit No Foolin’, and most recently she’s funkin’ it up with The Project.

But this brassy belter has a more tender side, too.

It’s been her dream to be a singer since she was a young child. Her first performances were “produced” herself, at age six, in her family’s rec room. Like her mother, whose sweet voice hearkened Patsy Cline, Perro cherishes singing her children to sleep.

and the 60s and 70s funk and rock music she and her older siblings used to listen to in St. John’s, Nfld, Perro

Once the kids are in bed, though, the gloves come off.

Perro’s not going to lull anybody with her performance

steps up with authority to take the stage.

Having just released her first EP, Make it Look Easy,

at Rock Fest. Drawing on her drowsy memories of Patsy

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used to be,” he laments. On reflec-

to two hours at a time. Part of the

ity for Burton Cummings.

tion, he adds, “I’m proud we didn’t

motivation comes from the sense

The use of technology

use toys.”

that he is fortunate to still be per-

mance just doesn’t ring true for

posed to new technologies gener-

the Canadian rock icon and music

ally. Cummings enjoys engaging

the audiences, so it’s a little more

business veteran.

with fans and friends on Facebook.

special each year you can do it,”

“Countless people have told me

says Cummings. “That creates a

to alter or enhance a perfor-

“It’s sad to see so much auto-

That’s not to suggest he’s op-

forming and doing what he loves.

“I keep getting older and so do

tuning and machinery,” says

they’ve made new friends because

bit of a sense of urgency. All these

Cummings. “The human element

they both liked my stuff,” he says.

songs stir up memories.”

is disappearing.”

“You get a little tiny profile picture

Occasionally, Cummings says,

sometimes and I’ve run into people

he’s asked if it ever gets tiring play-

comes from a different era, when

that I’ve never met but I recognize

ing those same songs over and over

musicians had to earn their way

them from their profile picture, so

again for so many years. Absolutely

on talent, and not just looks. “It’s

it’s a neat way for people to contact

not, he replies. “Good records are

an entirely different business than

each other.”

like signposts in somebody’s life.”

cords,” he reminisces. “We actually

Now that Cummings is in his 60s,

get a hit record in the first place,

had to sing on key.”

Of course, Cummings admits he

when I was a kid aspiring to cut re-

“If you knew how hard it was to he could be excused if he were to

you should be thrilled to sing it for

The Guess Who made its name

dabble in post-production tech-

the rest of your life,” he states.

on great songwriting, vocal range

niques to circumvent the potential

and musical ability, earning multi-

impacts of ageing on performance.

Rock Fest, he promises to bring

ple Junos, hit songs and a place in

But that’s not the case. In fact,

out all the stops. “We are com-

the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

he’s feeling and performing better

ing in with a full band… and we

Cummings followed that up with

than ever.

play all the major records. They’re

a string of his own solo successes, all built on natural talent.

“Now, you can tune a voice like a guitar string. It’s not as organic as it

“I’m singing as well as I ever did in my life,” he says with pride.

He also has just as much stamina as ever on stage, performing up

EDMONTON ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014

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going to hear everything they’re coming to hear.”

And every note will be authentically Burton Cummings.

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Any serious exploration into the blues entails late-

Gogo has become an internationally recognized blues-

Described as “Robert Johnson meets Rolling Stones,

rock artist who’s amassed West Coast Music, Maple

Fleetwood Mac meets Ray Charles,” Come on Down

Blues and Western Canadian Music awards, as well

is both the end result and the beginning of a musical

as a few Juno nominations.

journey that starts right down in the blood.

usic runs in the Gogo family’s blood, but rarely does it run as deep as on David Gogo’s

night shack parties, graveside whiskey tributes and

latest album. With 13 albums under his belt,

a rendezvous with the devil down at the crossroads.

His cousin, Paul Gogo, plays in a little band called Trooper—which, coincidentally, puts them both at the

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same concert venue this weekend. And much like his cousin, David’s career launched early.

He was 15 when he met Stevie Ray Vaughn backstage

up

at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, BC, sparking a career that saw him touring by 16 and eventually—with his band, The Persuaders—opening for the likes of Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy and Albert Collins.

After a European tour with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gogo scored a solo record deal and released an acclaimed, self-titled debut. Though rock-influenced, Gogo’s most enduring interest has been blues, evident in his gritty chops, sinuous slide and gravelly vocals.

It’s also the inspiration for his latest release, Come on Down (2013), for which he undertook a special pilgrimage down the Blues Trail, a historic route that connects blues history through Memphis, Mississippi, Arkansas and Alabama.

“There was something about being there. Breathing the air, eating the food, playing with local musicians,” Gogo reflects. “This was more than a holiday. It was a

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COLIN JAMES

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on’t expect a swan song

Rock, blues, swing—if there’s one

of someone else’s song is going to

from Colin James any time

thing Colin James isn’t, it’s easy

do that for you. We had it on the

soon. Despite recording a

to define. There’s a simple expla-

record because I’m a Van Morrison

nation for that.

fan, that’s it.

soon-to-be released 25th anniversary live album at the Commodore

“It’s a question of surviving

“No one predicted it would ever

in his hometown of Vancouver

through it all and not letting your-

become a single but it was the first

earlier this year, he has no plans

self get down,” he explains. “Keep-

song people picked and that was

to come back just to say goodbye.

ing it good and keeping learning,

that. It’s kind of neat to realize in

He’s living his childhood dream

as long as you’re expanding your

this day and age, some things hap-

and he intends to keep on living it

mind and the kind of records you

pen beyond your control. I love the

as long as he can.

make it’s all good.”

fact you can get shocked by stuff,

“One of my earliest wishes was

“Some artists get pigeon-holed,

sometimes things don’t go the way

to be able to do this for a living,”

they keep making the same record

you expect and it goes better, and

James enthuses. “And it’s all I’ve

over and over again. If that’s all you

that’s awesome.”

ever done and I’m just very grateful.

love, then that’s fine. But if you’ve

On the new recordings, James’

It’s what I’ve always wanted—that’s

got more music in you and you

vocals have risen to the fore, which

my job.”

don’t explore it, I think it’s kind

given his considerable guitar

Not that there haven’t been a

of a shame. You gotta keep chal-

abilities, is saying something. It’s a

few bumps in the road along the

lenging yourself, that’s the key.”

talent he claims he’s only recently

way, though. “There’s always ups and down. This business is volatile,”

embraced despite twice winning During the three-night stand

Juno awards for male vocalist of

he says. “You go through points in

at the Commodore recording the

the year. Nowhere is his voice more

your career where you’re a name

forthcoming live album, one of

soulful than on Into the Mystic,

on people’s lips and times when

the most powerful performances

when he hits the line, “I’m going

you’re not. I’ve had both happen

was an acoustic rendition of Into

to rock your gypsy soul.”

a few times.”

the Mystic.

Whether it’s swing, blues or

Since debuting in 1988, he’s

“Yeah,” James pauses to reflect,

straight ahead rock, one thing’s

accomplished that by reinvent-

“that song has had a real impact on

for certain. Colin James will do

ing his sound over the years.

my career. You never think a cover

just that.

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Wayne Allchin Band August 9 12:00 - 1:00pm

Wayne Allchin Band F ew musicians enjoy such an

That he could even attempt becoming the heir to

auspicious introduction to

SRV says enough about his guitar ability, a talent

the music scene as Wayne

that has just gotten better with time. Time has also

Allchin. At 18, he got invited on-

matured the overall performer, who has a more well

stage by Buddy Guy and played

rounded approach now than in past.

his way to a standing ovation.

Since that fateful night in

One pillar he’s always relied on is collaborator and long-time bandmate, Bill Fuhrer. The two have played

1993, Allchin’s career has taken

together for over 16 years, building a chemistry that

a few twists and turns, some

is evident in the intuitive way each musician balances

good, some bad. Among the

the other’s sound. The two are both mainstays in the

highlights were gigs opening

Edmonton blues-rock scene, as supporting members

for Jerry Doucette (of Mama

in other bands.

Let Him Play fame) and Robbie Krieger (The Doors).

Not so great moments he chalks up to inexperience

But the focus for Allchin now is establishing his own signature, high-energy sound. While sometimes reminiscent of a younger ZZ Top, other times harkening

and personal mistakes pursuing a career in the music

back to acoustic G’n’R, it’s a sound that Allchin makes

industry. “It took me a while to understand that the

his own, with his trademark lead guitar—the same licks

world didn’t owe me a living and that there was no

that earn a young axe-slinger a place in the spotlight

point in trying to become Stevie Ray Vaughn II,”

next to the likes of Buddy Guy—driving the groove,

Allchin once told the Edmonton Journal (Dec 16, 2010).

and sending chills up your spine.

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ith connections to MacEwan University and

Edmonton heritage building, and promptly began mak-

a historic Edmonton landmark, and a single

ing a name for itself.

titled My City, The Gibson Block is a band

that bleeds Edmonton. It all started in 2008, while

In 2013, the band was chosen to play the Untapped

the four band members were attending the music

Alberta series. That got the band featured on CKUA Radio.

The current year has been even better to Sebastjohn

program at MacEwan.

After meeting and hitting it off, they decided they

King, Jon Lagore, Denis Srigon and Carson McDonald.

should form a band. The first incarnation was actually a

To kick off the new year, the band released its self-titled

cover band, playing under the name All The King’s Men.

debut EP in January. On the heels of that release, radio

“In the first years we were playing in those motorcycle

station Sonic 102.9 selected The Gibson Block as its

bars and just learning how to play live,” King told BC

band of the month for March. Along the way, the band

newspaper The Golden Star, in an interview in February.

picked up nominations for Edmonton Music Award’s

“Towards the end of it, covers just weren’t satisfying …

“Artist to Watch” and a Yeggie for “Best in Music.”

With their raw, cohesive live energy honed through

so we started to write.”

In 2012, the band evolved from a party cover band

several years on the bar circuit, and some positive mo-

into a party band playing original music. The quartet

mentum now behind them, The Gibson Block is coming

rechristened itself The Gibson Block after a downtown

in on a high note, ready to rock the hometown crowd.

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ho are Doug and the Slugs without Doug?

After the death of bandleader and songwriter

Miranda and Ricky Ricardo—and would set the example

Doug Bennett in 2004, the rest of the band

itself. During its heyday, the Slugs amassed three gold

members found themselves facing that very question,

records, several chart-topping hits—Too Bad, Makin’ it

and unsure they could continue on.

Work, Tomcat Prowl—and enjoyed heavy rotation on

Several years passed, and then a friend of the band,

MTV thanks to their humour-filled, catchy videos.

Bernie Aubin, suggested the remaining Slugs contact Ted Okos to see if he might be a good fit. Okos

The band’s question was soon answered: Okos’ high-

had played for years as a member of the band Nick

energy delivery and slightly irreverent presence

Danger, and he had the basic chops. The question

suited the Slugs perfectly. Next to original members

was whether he had the charisma to fill the legendary

John Burton, Simon Kendall, Steve Bosley, John

Bennett’s shoes.

“Wally” Watson and Richard Baker, Okos could rock

This, after all, was a band that had begun as an underground favourite in Vancouver, building a fol-

with the best of them.

So, who are the Slugs without Doug? A great band

lowing around its upbeat sound and quirky stage

carrying on a great legacy. For their many fans, the

antics. The band often encouraged fans to dress up

memory of Doug Bennett is alive and well, and the

in costume—as secret agents or characters Carmen

shows are as fun as ever.

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Chilliwack ust about everyone in Canada can sing along to

nies and intricate rock instrumentation. But the legacy

at least one Chilliwack song: My Girl (Gone, Gone,

runs far deeper than that. Nearly half the country has

Gone), Whatcha Gonna Do (When I’m Gone), Fly at

been in the band, it seems.

Night, Crazy Talk. Come on and join in: “Four men in a

Starting out as The Collectors back in the 60s, claim-

rock ‘n’ roll band, fly at night in the morning we land…”

ing up to 13 alumni members (some current) and side

Chilliwack has endured in the Canadian memory

projects or spinoffs including The Headpins and UHF,

through its brilliant songwriting, soaring vocal harmo-

releases under eight different record labels and countless tours across the country spanning over 40 years, it’s surprising that “six degrees of Chilliwack” hasn’t caught on as a parlour game.

Or at least, six degrees of Bill Henderson. Henderson is the pivotal figure in the Chilliwack legacy. While others have come and gone, Henderson has helmed the band, ushering it into a new identity from the departure of Howie Vickers in 1969, the year the band dropped the moniker The Collectors and reincarnated itself as Chilliwack.

And for Henderson, at least, it would seem time is a rubber band. The singer and guitarist still hits all the high notes, performing with an energy that puts younger musicians to shame long since he and his band proved its mettle.

Now, over 40 years later, with 15 platinum records and nothing to prove, Chilliwack has come out with the live album There and Back that showcases them once again at the top of their game. With the band

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TROOPER

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he military precision of a

thing changed over four decades

thumping bass drum signals

of touring? “I was a lot younger,”

what is, arguably, one of

McGuire quips.

the greatest party anthems of all

Typical of Trooper’s style is the

strong, even after all this time.

“Trooper is more of a brotherhood,” McGuire proclaims. “Despite what we all do the rest of the time,

time: Raise a Little Hell. The song

ability to toe the philosophical

we look forward to the time we

is instantly recognizable to several

line, then turn an about face with

get to do this thing we do. There’s

generations of Canadians and for

self-effacing humour. Part of the

a ton of fun and magic going on

35 years plus, the band has set

band’s genius is in the intelligence

amongst us.”

about doing just that.

underlying its effortless wit and

This is a band that lives up to

fun-loving nature.

its name. Since 1975, Trooper’s

A certain humbleness is also part of the recipe. “We go out to the t-shirt booth every night

live performances have contin-

All five band members keep up

after the show. I often ask people

ued to pack the house at sold-out

various pursuits—penning books,

if it was fun. How were the new

shows across Canada.

recording various side projects,

songs? I listen to our reviews. I try

film-making, snowboarding and

to remember returning fans.”

“Our approach to the live show is acknowledging that every one is

political lobbying to name a few—

different,” explains lead singer Ra

in addition to their tenure in the

edly, for many years, if they’re

McGuire, “and that it’s our job to

great rock vehicle that is Trooper.

“here for a good time or a long

find, and then stoke, the potential

They also maintain an active

time,” the band doesn’t tire of it,

party in the venue. When we make

social media presence: you can

that connection, we just become

check out trooper.com to learn

part of the vibe. When we all do

more, and follow the band’s

up there with folks asking if we’re

it together, we all rise up on the

various adventures via facebook.

ready to raise a little hell. I’m happy

energy that’s created.”

com/trooperband or twitter.com/

we have a good answer for both

trooper. But that individuality is

questions: we’re still here and we’re

part of what makes the whole so

still rockin’.”

“Or something,” he adds, deftly defusing the moment. So has any-

EDMONTON ROCK FESTIVAL 2014

Yet despite being asked repeat-

McGuire says.

“Honestly, not really. It’s right

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The Rock and roll society of edmonton centre for arts & music

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aunched in early 2011, The

to express themselves and de-

produced a CD including their

Centre for Arts & Music

velop improved focus, attitudes,

original tunes and some of their

(CAM) is a division of The

and behavior that can also lead

favorite cover songs.

Rock and Roll Society of Edmon-

to a sense of accomplishment,

ton. Focusing on youth at risk in

improved self-esteem and confi-

ing part in the program make

Edmonton, our aim is to instill

dence – qualities that will support

strides in their musical ability,

confidence and provide the life

them into adulthood. Over 200

they made even greater strides in

skills these young people need

students have gone through CAM

overcoming personal challenges

to succeed in today’s world. CAM

since start-up.

and working as a team with their

believes that engaging children in positive musical instruction dur-

Not only did the students tak-

new friends.

June 2014 marks the end of

CAM will run two summer band

ing critical after-school hours will

CAM’s third year and we are

camps in 2014, one in July and one

decrease their likelihood of dys-

delighted to report another suc-

in August, which gives us a chance

functional activities and increase

cessful and exciting year with

to offer more children an opportu-

their contribution to the commu-

students writing and record-

nity to be engaged in constructive

nity in a positive way.

ing songs, performing at school

activities during the summer.

Students attending the CAM program are given the chance

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<<Continued from page 24 The Centre for Arts and Music (CAM) is the Society’s community outreach

Parents and school counselors

program and it’s success is reliant on our sponsors, volunteers, local pro-

are extremely pleased in the posi-

fessionals, and partners including Production World and AXE Music, all of

tive influence the CAM program

whom have contributed so much over the last 3 years.

has had on the students enrolled:

“…CAM has provided our students with the most unique musical experi-

“…my son doesn’t come home

ence which is sure to enhance their

and dive for the X-box anymore,

lives for years to come…” – Brian

he practices his guitar…” and

Gizzie, Teacher, Yellowhead Youth

“it is such a relief to know that

Centre, ISS Institutional Schools.

my daughter is at CAM and having fun while she’s learning.

I can go to work knowing that she’s safe…”

“As a school that works primarily with students who struggle with substance abuse, we must always be aware of what life direction we are pointing them in. Music may be a vital piece along the path of healing for some of our students but it is not likely going to work for them to make a living playing in bars/pubs for obvious reasons. I only make mention of this as pointing our students in a new and positive direction in life is a vital part of what we do at Rite Trak. Mere words cannot express our gratitude to the instructors at CAM for giving their time, their energy, and their mentorship.” – The Staff of Rite Trak–ISS Institutional Schools.

Studies confirm the importance of keeping kids engaged between 3 – 7pm as this is when many are left alone and can be negatively influenced.

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