2011 Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival Schedule
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
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8:00 PM
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Ron Hynes will be with us to share 'The Man of a Thousand Songs,' the award-winning film about him, followed by a wine and cheese reception sponsored by Domaine de Grand Pre Winery.
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Al Whittle Theatre
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$18 (ALL AGES)
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BUY
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8:00 PM
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Danny Michel will be performing at the Evergreen Theatre, in Margaretsville. Go to their website to buy tickets ($20) on sale NOW. If you have a Deep Roots Early Bird Pass (purchased before July 1st), you have a free seat but make sure to contact the Deep Roots office so we can reserve a seat for you.
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Evergreen Theatre
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$20 (ALL AGES)
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Friday, September 23, 2011
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2:00 PM
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The Festival gets off to a great start with free events at two venues ... music from 2pm to 5pm at the Clock Park Tent and a couple of 'must see' Artists @ Acadia at the Irving Centre.
Clock Park Tent: The Dungaree Brothers, Chas Guay, Danny Michel, Ariana Gillis and Mike Aubé.
The Irving Centre: 'Many Roots, Many Branches: A Journey through American Roots Music' with Michael Jerome Browne and then at 3pm, explore 'Literacy and Authentic Expression through Music and Poetry' with Kinnie Starr.
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Clock Park Tent &
The Irving Centre, Acadia University
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FREE (ALL AGES)
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7:00 PM
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The Friday Mainstage Concert, at Convocation Hall is looking pretty fine. Shannon Lynch will fill the MC shoes ... welcoming Erin Costelo, Twilight Hotel, Ron Hynes, Danny Michel and Gypsophilia to the Mainstage.
Our Deep Roots Music Festival Pass includes this show but entrance can also be purchased as a Friday Evening Mainstage Ticket.
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Convocation Hall, Acadia University
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General: $30
Student: $24
(ALL AGES)
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BUY
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10:30 PM
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And for those who just want to keep the party going, check out the Late Night Dance Party, 'Blues Bash with a Cuban Splash,' at the McKeen Room, featuring The Lost Tourists, The Hupman Brothers with special guests Ian Sherwood and Caleb Miles; and Digging Roots with special guest Kinnie Starr. NOT INCLUDED WITH FESTIVAL PASS
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McKeen Room, Acadia University
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General: $15.00
Student: $10.00
(Ages 19+)
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BUY
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10:30 PM
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OR - sit and relax with a drink at the Late Night Jam at Paddy's Pub, Wolfville. Even the line up here - Andy and Ariana, Lovestorm, Ryan Roberts, Unisson, and Lake of Stew - may have you trying to find a spot to move and groove.
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Paddy's Pub
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No cover - go early, it gets crowded
(Ages 19+)
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Saturday, September 24, 2011
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ALL DAY
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Saturday promises to be a full and uplifting day ... all kinds of free workshops and events, starting in the morning with opportunities to create, play and prepare for the Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade at 12 noon (check out the 'Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade and More' page for details).
Free concerts start at 10am at Farmer's Market - Andy & Ariana, Mi'kmaq Youth, Lovestorm, Ryan Roberts, Mike Aubé, Mike Milne, then the beat moves over to the Clock Park Tent, at 1pm with emerging artists hosted by Jenny MacDonald, Mi'kmaq Song & Dance Workshop.
Also at the Clock Park Tent at 3:30pm, 'My Roots are Showing' with Kinnie Starr and Digging Roots; also at 3:30pm in the McKeen Room, it's free music - contra dancing included! Join MC Shannon Lynch and Lake of Stew for a lot of fun.
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Downtown Wolfville,
Clock Park Tent
& McKeen Room, Acadia U.
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FREE (ALL AGES)
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1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4:15PM
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At the Festival Theatre, shows start at 1PM (check the PDF Schedule for more specifics) ... listen to Digging Roots, Michael Jerome Browne, Kinnie Starr, Ariana Gillis, Tanya Davis, Ron Hynes, Chas Guay, Ian Sherwood, Caleb Miles, Lovestorm, Twilight Hotel, Danny Michel and Scott Prudence.
Our Deep Roots Music Festival Pass includes this show but entrance can also be purchased as a Saturday Afternoon Ticket.
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Festival Theatre
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General: $30
Student: $24
(ALL AGES)
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BUY
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1PM, 2PM, 3:15PM, 4:15PM
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The Al Whittle Theatre, shows start at 1PM (check the PDF Schedule for more specifics) ... the line up looks like this:
Ian Sherwood, Twilight Hotel, Ariana Gillis, Erin Costelo, The Dungaree Bros. & friends, Lake of Stew, Unisson, Ryan Roberts, Der Heisser, Gypsophilia, and The Hupman Brothers.
Our Deep Roots Music Festival Pass includes this show but entrance can also be purchased as a Saturday Afternoon Ticket.
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Al Whittle Theatre
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General: $30
Student: $24
(ALL AGES)
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BUY
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7:00 PM
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You will not want to miss the Saturday Mainstage Concert, with another amazing line up: Tanya Davis will be our MC for the evening, and of course, she'll perform as well as introduce Unisson, Ariana Gillis, Michael Jerome Browne, Kinnie Starr, and Digging Roots.
Our Deep Roots Music Festival Pass includes this show but entrance can also be purchased as a Saturday Evening Ticket.
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Convocation Hall, Acadia University
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General: $30
Student: $24
(ALL AGES)
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10:30 PM
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And again, for those who just do not want to stop the music, check out the Saturday Late Night World Music Dance Party, at the McKeen Room, featuring Lake of Stew, Der Heisser and Gypsophilia.
NOT INCLUDED WITH FESTIVAL PASS
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McKeen Room, Acadia University
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General: $15.00
Student: $10.00
(Ages 19+)
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BUY
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10:30 PM
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OR - take a walk over to Paddy's Pub and listen to Erin Costelo, Mike Aubé, Danny Michel, Twilight Hotel, and The Dungaree Brothers.
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Paddy's Pub
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No cover - go early, it gets crowded
(Ages 19+)
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
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10:00 AM
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Even if you had a late night, Rise Up Singing! The sing-along starts at 10am at Festival Theatre with Ryan Roberts as host and featuring Mike Aubé, Unisson, Michael Jerome Browne, and Mi'kmaq Youth (last act to be confirmed). Although this concert is free, we ask that you bring a donation for our local food bank.
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Festival Theatre
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FREE/FOOD BANK DONATION
(ALL AGES)
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1:00 PM
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The Closing Concert at Festival Theatre features Der Heisser, Chas Guay, Lovestorm, Lake of Stew, Valley Arts Award, Andy & Ariana, Ian Sherwood, The Dungaree Brothers and The Hupman Brothers.
Our Deep Roots Music Festival Pass includes this show but entrance can also be purchased as a Sunday Afternoon Ticket.
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Festival Theatre
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General: $24.00
Student: $15.00
(ALL AGES)
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