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Echo Park @ the Park Theatre
2021-10-22 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Winnipeg)
Echo Park at the Park

Echo Park, with special guests
Echo Park is pleased to return to the Park Theatre On October 22, 2021. This event is once again a fundraiser, with all proceeds being donated to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation. Our last fundraising event at the Park Theatre in 2019 sold out, so be sure to get your tickets early.
During our 2019 event, we performed a short acoustic set. Response was overwhelmingly positive, so this year we will be starting the evening with a full acoustic set of some of our favourite classic rock and country songs. The event will also include guest appearances that you will not want to miss!
ECHO PARK is one of Winnipeg’s premiere Classic Rock and Country Bands. They have performed at various venues throughout Manitoba for over 15 years, including The Lyric Theatre, South Beach Casino, Club Regent Casino, The Manitoba Stampede, various bars throughout Winnipeg and for numerous private functions. Their repertoire includes covers of such artists as The Tragically Hip, The Eagles, Santana, Dire Straits, BTO, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Steve Miller, ACDC, The Beatles,….and so on.

Bannister Family Fundraiser & Kidney Disease Awareness Show
2021-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2B9, Canada
Bannister Family Fundraiser & Kidney Disease Awareness Show

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, a concert will be held at The Park Theatre to raise money and show support for Mark Bannister and his family. Mark is currently experiencing End Stage Renal Failure and is unable to work as a result. We also hope to bring awareness to people suffering from Kidney Disease/End-Stage Renal Failure, in hopes to urge more healthy individuals to consider tissue/organ donation.
Mark will be performing with Counting The Days (Collective Soul tribute) as well as a one-time-only-reformed-especially-for-this-event Men In Kilts! Rounding out the bill is The Arni Matheson Band, featuring special guests.
All ages tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door day of the show. Hardcopy tickets are available for delivery for cash or e-transfer only via text at 204-485-1182. Tickets can also be procured from getting in contact with individual band members and arrangements can be made. No refunds or exchanges. All sales final.
Doors 6 pm
Counting The Days (Collective Soul tribute) 7 pm
The Arni Matheson Band with special guests 8:15 pm
Men In Kilts 9:30 pm
Attendees will be entered into a draw for a door prize!
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination/Immunization card, proper corresponding identification, and masks will be mandatory. Age 12 & under (ineligible for vaccination) must be accompanied by fully vaccinated parent(s)/legal guardian(s)

Fixed Income - Four Guys, Four Guitars, Endless Fun
2021-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 | The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2B9, Canada
Fixed Income – Four Guys, Four Guitars, Endless Fun

Fixed Income
Live at the Park
Tuesday, October 26th
Doors 7 pm Show 8 pm
a Park Theatre Fundraiser Event
Tickets $15 plus fees in advance, $20 at the doors
If you asked any of the members of Fixed Income to sum up their musical collaboration in two words, the response would likely be this:
“Pure joy.”
Since forming as an offshoot of an ongoing jam-session series that had been occurring in various Winnipeg basements for more than two decades, Fixed Income – lead guitarist Al Phimister, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Clay DeBolt and guitarist/vocalists Dale Ward and Brad Oswald – has assembled an ever-expanding setlist that has been a crowd-pleaser wherever they’ve unpacked their instruments and set up their gear to play. Their goal at every show is as simple and direct as Fixed Income’s sound: “Four guys. Four guitars. Endless fun.”

THE BIG SOCIABLE 5
2021-10-29 20:00 - 23:00
The Big Sociable 5
AN EVENING OF IRISH SONGS AND STORIES

The one night a year, we change the Park Theatre Stage into a comfy Celtic Living Room, with couches, bar, lamps, and more, and have guest artists join the Dust Rhino’s in a night of Celtic Music, Irish Tales and foot stomping good times. An evening not to be missed.
Friday, October 29th, 2021
Doors 7:30 pm Show 8 pm
Tickets $20 in advance (plus Fees)
We have sold out the past 4 (FOUR) years, let’s keep the trend and good times going.

Winnipeg, Comedy Showcase #27
2021-10-30 20:00 - 23:00
Coming off of 26 straight sell outs – Winnipeg Comedy Showcase #27

Winnipeg Comedy Showcase #27
Saturday, October 30th, 2021 – 8 pm
This is no trick, just a night of treats with your comedians
Andy Noble,
Tyler Penner,
Karlee Liljegren,
Emmanuel Lomuro,
Rajat Bhateja,
and Kristen Einarson
with your Host
Jared Story
Tickets $15 adv

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-A-Long
2021-10-31 20:00 - 22:30
Sing-A-Long to your Favourite Cult Movie

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sunday, October 31st – 8 pm
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”

The Room - With Greg Sestero Live - Night 1
2021-11-01 20:00 - 23:00
The Room’s Greg Sestero – Live at the Park for a screening of the Room, QnA and more.

The Park Theatre Presents
Oh Hi Mark, The Room Screening’s with Greg Sestero
Monday, Nov 1st, 2021
Dates moved from 2020 due to COVID-19
Whether or not Tommy Wiseau intentionally shot his film as a “black comedy”, or if he is simply a completely inept filmmaker (and actor) is utterly irrelevant. THE ROOM will stand the test of time as one of the most mind-bendingly awesome offerings to ever drop from the celluloid heavens.
Completely financed and distributed by Mr. Wiseau, this divine piece of WTF-ery has built a cult following playing midnight screenings across the country and solidified its place as an insanely unique phenomenon. The Guardian described it as a mix of “Tennessee Williams, Ed Wood and R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet.” That’s about as apt a description as we could possibly provide

Actor Greg Sestero will appear live at the screening. Since co-starring in THE ROOM, Sestero has co-written the book “The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made.”

The Room - With Greg Sestero Live - Night 2
2021-11-02 20:00 - 23:00
The Room's Greg Sestero – Live at the Park for a screening of the Room, QnA and more.

The Park Theatre Presents
Oh Hi Mark, The Room Screening’s with Greg Sestero
Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, 2021
Dates moved from 2020 due to COVID-19
Whether or not Tommy Wiseau intentionally shot his film as a “black comedy”, or if he is simply a completely inept filmmaker (and actor) is utterly irrelevant. THE ROOM will stand the test of time as one of the most mind-bendingly awesome offerings to ever drop from the celluloid heavens.
Completely financed and distributed by Mr. Wiseau, this divine piece of WTF-ery has built a cult following playing midnight screenings across the country and solidified its place as an insanely unique phenomenon. The Guardian described it as a mix of “Tennessee Williams, Ed Wood and R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet.” That’s about as apt a description as we could possibly provide

Actor Greg Sestero will appear live at the screening. Since co-starring in THE ROOM, Sestero has co-written the book “The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made.”

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra presents Duke Ellington & The Chaos of Newport
2021-11-03 19:30 - 22:00 | West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B1Z8, Canada
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra presents Duke Ellington & The Chaos of Newport – November 3, 2021 at 7:30pm

The most famous band in jazz was playing empty rooms in the early 1950s. As jazz fans turned to cutting-edge bebop over the old big-band swing, Ellington was forced to pay his band members out of pocket. That all changed at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival and a chaotic night that lives in infamy. Join the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, featuring saxophonist Niall Bakastaad-Legare, as we pay tribute to the remarkable night that revived Duke Ellington’s Big Band, landed him on the cover of TIME Magazine, and rocketed him back to superstardom.
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The West End Cultural Centre believes a healthy community is at the heart of everything we do. In accordance with the Manitoba Government and Manitoba Health protocols –

All performers, crew, staff, volunteers, and patrons must show proof of vaccination and photo ID before they can enter the venue.
Face masks are required on all WECC premises. Please wear your mask when not seated at a table and/or when not drinking or eating.

These practices are meant to keep all of us safe to enjoy all the art and music that Winnipeg has to offer.

Fire and Smoke
2021-11-03 20:00 - 21:00 | Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, WInnipeg, MB, R2H 0G7, Canada
Claire Morrison et Daniel Péloquin-Hopfner donnent leur spectacle au coup de coeur francophone/will be performing at the CCFM.

L’achat des billets se termine le jour du spectacle à 12h. Toutefois, la vente des billets (dans la limite du stock disponible) se fait sur place.
Spectacle/ Show:

Dans le cadre du festival national “Coup de Coeur Francophone”, Claire Morrison et Daniel Péloquin-Hopfner sont ravis de relancer leur projet Fire & Smoke pour vous enchanter avec leur premier show de l’année.

As a part of the festival “Coup de coeur francophone”, Claire Morrison and Daniel Péloquin-Hopfner are delighted to relaunch their project Fire and Smoke to enchant you with their first show of the year.

Consignes COVID-19:

La double vaccination est nécessaire pour toutes personnes désirant entrer dans le site. Merci de présenter votre code QR ainsi qu’une pièce d’identité à l’entrée

Le port du masque est obligatoire lorsque vous n’êtes pas assis

La distanciation physique reste nécessaire lorsque vous êtes debout

Ne venez pas au spectacle si vous êtes malade, même avec des symptômes mineurs

Merci de noter que la distanciation physique quand vous êtes assis n’est pas garantie.

COVID- 19 instructions:

The double vaccination is necessary for anyone who would like toenter the site. Please be ready to present your QR code and an ID atthe entrance

Wearing a mask is mandatory when you are not sitting down

Physical distancing is necessary when you are standing up

Please do not come to the show if you feel sick (even if thesymptoms are minor)

Please note that distancing while sitting is not guaranteed.

The Room - With Greg Sestero Live - Night 3
2021-11-03 20:00 - 23:00
The Room’s Greg Sestero – Live at the Park for a screening of the Room, QnA and more.

The Park Theatre Presents
Oh Hi Mark, The Room Screening’s with Greg Sestero
Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, 2021
Dates moved from 2020 due to COVID-19
Whether or not Tommy Wiseau intentionally shot his film as a “black comedy”, or if he is simply a completely inept filmmaker (and actor) is utterly irrelevant. THE ROOM will stand the test of time as one of the most mind-bendingly awesome offerings to ever drop from the celluloid heavens.
Completely financed and distributed by Mr. Wiseau, this divine piece of WTF-ery has built a cult following playing midnight screenings across the country and solidified its place as an insanely unique phenomenon. The Guardian described it as a mix of “Tennessee Williams, Ed Wood and R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet.” That’s about as apt a description as we could possibly provide

Actor Greg Sestero will appear live at the screening. Since co-starring in THE ROOM, Sestero has co-written the book “The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made.”

The Writers Round
2021-11-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C1A8, Canada
A new monthly workshop-style show hosted by Tyler Del Pino, and this month featuring Fontine, Sebastian Gaskin and Larysa Musick!

Les Hay Babies
2021-11-04 20:00 - 21:15 | Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, WInnipeg, MB, R2H 0G7, Canada
Concert avec Les Hay Babies

L’achat des billets se termine le jour du spectacle à 12h. Toutefois, la vente des billets (dans la limite du stock disponible) se fait sur place.
Consignes COVID-19:

La double vaccination est nécessaire pour toutes personnes désirant entrer dans le site. Merci de présenter votre code QR ainsi qu’une pièce d’identité à l’entrée.

Le port du masque est obligatoire lorsque vous n’êtes pas assis.

La distanciation physique reste nécessaire lorsque vous êtes debout.

Ne venez pas au spectacle si vous êtes malade, même avec des symptômes mineurs.

Merci de noter que la distanciation physique quand vous êtes assis n’est pas garantie.

The Room - With Greg Sestero Live - Night 4
2021-11-04 20:00 - 23:00
The Room’s Greg Sestero – Live at the Park for a screening of the Room, QnA and more.

The Park Theatre Presents
Oh Hi Mark, The Room Screening’s with Greg Sestero
Thursday, Nov. 4th, 2021
Dates moved from 2020 due to COVID-19
Whether or not Tommy Wiseau intentionally shot his film as a “black comedy”, or if he is simply a completely inept filmmaker (and actor) is utterly irrelevant. THE ROOM will stand the test of time as one of the most mind-bendingly awesome offerings to ever drop from the celluloid heavens.
Completely financed and distributed by Mr. Wiseau, this divine piece of WTF-ery has built a cult following playing midnight screenings across the country and solidified its place as an insanely unique phenomenon. The Guardian described it as a mix of “Tennessee Williams, Ed Wood and R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet.” That’s about as apt a description as we could possibly provide

Actor Greg Sestero will appear live at the screening. Since co-starring in THE ROOM, Sestero has co-written the book “The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made.”

Spectacle Fred Pellerin
2021-11-05 20:00 - 21:15 | Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, WInnipeg, MB, R2H 0G7, Canada
Fred Pellerin sera en spectacle à Winnipeg au CCFM (centre culturel franco manitobain)

L’achat des billets se termine le jour du spectacle à 12h. Toutefois, la vente des billets (dans la limite du stock disponible) se fait sur place.
Consignes COVID-19:

La double vaccination est nécessaire pour toutes personnes désirant entrer dans le site. Merci de présenter votre code QR ainsi qu’une pièce d’identité à l’entrée.

Le port du masque est obligatoire lorsque vous n’êtes pas assis.

La distanciation physique reste nécessaire lorsque vous êtes debout.

Ne venez pas au spectacle si vous êtes malade, même avec des symptômes mineurs.

Merci de noter que la distanciation physique quand vous êtes assis n’est pas garantie.

Dirty Catfish Brass Band 10th Anniversary Show
2021-11-05 21:00 - 2021-11-06 00:00 | The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2B9, Canada
Dirty Catfish Brass Band 10th Year Anniversary Event

the Park Theatre Presents
Dirty Cat Fish Brass Band
celebrating their 10th Year Anniversary
Doors 8 pm | Music 9 pm
Tickets $20 plus fees in advance.
“Dirty Catfish Brass Band are celebrating their 10 year anniversary on Friday, November 5th at The Park Theatre! To mark this special occasion, DCBB will welcome special guests and former members to the stage for a party that’s on another level. Come and feel the excitement as they make their first appearance in the newly renovated space and celebrate a decade of music, community, and good times!”

Bullrider
2021-11-05 21:00 - 2021-11-06 00:00 | Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C1A8, Canada
A wonderful mix of high energy guitars, tight bass lines, captivating rhythm sections that make you wanna dance, and you’re now allowed to!

A four piece Indie Rock band based out of Winnipeg Manitoba. With a wonderful mix of high energy guitars, tight bass lines, captivating rhythm sections that make you wanna get up and dance, and strong emphasis on songwriting makes this band a stand out creature on its own.

With each member having their own unique talents, brought in from numerous other projects, BULLRIDER reflects a well rounded and more sophisticated style of songwriting, which shines through each of the tracks from the “Hidden gems…” album. “Writing this record, from idea to completion, was like watching a picture come into focus. As different as we all are, it just makes sense. With this many compatiable writers in one room, it’s exciting to see what we can make happen next.”, says lyricist, Bobby Desjarlais.

With a slew of notable show experiences (Canada Day @ The Forks Wpg, Harvest Moon Festival, Dauphins Country Fest, ManyFest.) on a wide range of stages, BULLRIDER draws on a complete pallet of emotions – from fun loving chorus’, dark and heartbroken versus, to haunting and even psychedelic bridges. BULLRIDER’s debut album, ‘Hidden Gems and the Love of Another’, is set to release early November, 2018.

“If you are interested in alt rock music, Bullrider is a rising band that you need to check out. They can write some of the most infectious hooks we’ve heard in recent memory.”- Eartothegroundmusic

Comprised of Ben Ferguson (Ash Koley), Chris Peluk (Alverstone, Mad Young Darlings), Tom Sinnott and Bobby Desjarlais (The Bokononists, Attica Riots).

Match spécial de la LIM - Style 'Whose Line Is It?' - Suivi d'une soirée DJ
2021-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, WInnipeg, MB, R2H 0G7, Canada
Venez rire avec nous à la LIM chaque fin de semaine au CCFM. Le match spécial sera suivi d’une soirée DJ dansante!

Venez rire avec nous à la LIM chaque fin de semaine à 20h au CCFM.
Adultes 10 $ | Étudiants.es 7 $ (+frais de service)
Portes à 19 h | Match spécial stil ‘Whose Line Is It?’ à 19 h 30 | Soirée DJ dansante à 21 h 30 jusqu’à minuit
Achetez votre billet d’avance pour garantir une place jusqu’à 19 h 45. Si l’impro vous intéresse moins, les billets sont disponibles pour la soirée DJ Coupe de coeur au cout de 5 $.
Consignes COVID-19:

La double vaccination est nécessaire pour toutes personnes désirant entrer sur le site. S’il vous plaît présenter votre code QR ainsi qu’une pièce d’identité à l’entrée.

Le port du masque est obligatoire lorsque vous n’êtes pas assis.

La distanciation physique reste nécessaire lorsque vous êtes debout.

Ne venez pas au spectacle si vous êtes malade, même avec des symptômes mineurs.

Vous allez vous asseoir avec d’autres gens dans la salle. La distanciation physique entre les places n’est pas garantie.

Merci à nos commanditaires de la saison:

Rouges – Conseil jeunesse provincial
Verts – Université de Saint-Boniface
Bleus – Caisse Groupe Financier
Jaunes – Société de la francophonie manitobaine

Spectral a Carnival of Desire
2021-11-06 20:30 - 23:30 | The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2B9, Canada
SPECTRAL – a Carnival of Desire

Saturday, November 6th, 2021
Divine Femmes Burlesque presents
SPECTRAL – a Carnival of Desire
Doors 7:30 | Show 8:30
Tickets $20 in advance (includes tax and fees)
$25 at the door

Divine Femmes Burlesque are hosting their first live show at the Park Theatre, after hosting several online performances.
We’re not ready for spooky season to be over, come join us in this magical celebration of everything Halloween.
You’ll be seeing performances and collaborative works from six of your favourite local burlesque artists:
Char Danae
Countess Mila
Dakota Von Tramp
Felicity Fawn
Heather Witherden
Nina Sapphira

Costumes encouraged!

Soiree DJ -
2021-11-06 21:00 - 2021-11-07 00:00 | Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, WInnipeg, MB, R2H 0G7, Canada
Soiree DJ au CCFM

L’achat des billets se termine le jour du spectacle à 12h. Toutefois, la vente des billets (dans la limite du stock disponible) se fait sur place.
Au menu: Disco, Rap, Electro, Dancehall, Reggeaton et Pop !

Le CCFM organise une soiree DJ pour clôturer le festival du coup de coeur francophone.
Consignes COVID-19:

La double vaccination est nécessaire pour toute personne désirant entrer dans le site. Merci de présenter votre code QR ainsi qu’une pièce d’identité à l’entrée.

Le port du masque est obligatoire une fois debout.

Nous vous prions de ne pas venir à la soiree si vous vous sentez malade (même si les symptômes sont mineurs).

Merci pour votre compréhension

Sweet Alibi/Noble Thiefs
2021-11-06 21:00 - 2021-11-07 00:00 | Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C1A8, Canada
A rare match up at Winnipeg’s local honky-tonk institution will prove to be the best way to spend your Saturday night!

A rare match up at Winnipeg’s local honky-tonk institution will prove to be the best way to spend your Saturday night!

Hot off the heels of their newest single – Slow Down – Sweet Alibi will soothe you as they set expert harmonies atop their folk/roots-pop infusion.

The Noble Thiefs are poised to release their next single – Superglue – the day before the gig and will melt your hearts and shake your hips with their classic brand of Rock’n’Soul.

‘Nuff said?

Doors: 8pm
Sweet Alibi: 9pm
The Noble Thiefs: 10:45pm
$15

Jon Bryant
2021-11-09 20:00 - 23:00 | The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2B9, Canada
Jon Bryant returns to the Park, on “The I’ve Missed YOU Tour 2021”

the Park Theatre Presents
Jon Bryant
with Openers Snackie/Courtney Fox
Tuesday, December 9th
doors 7 | Show 8 pm
Tickets $25 adv

Raine Maida & Chantal Kreviazuk – FALL 2021 TOUR
2021-11-10 20:00 - 23:00
RAINE MAIDA & CHANTAL KREVIAZUK

The Park Theatre Presents
RAINE MAIDA & CHANTAL KREVIAZUK
Live in the intimate setting of the Park Theatre
Wednesday, November 10th, 2021
Doors 7 pm | Show 8 pm
$50 advance
Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida

Chantal Kreviazuk, a two-time JUNO Award winner and Raine Maida — a four-time winner with Our Lady Peace — are one of Canada’s most influential cultural couples.
Kreviazuk made her critically acclaimed full-length debut, Under These Rocks and Stones, in 1997. Since then, the Winnipeg born singer-songwriter has released five more studio albums, and garnered five JUNO Award nominations. Maida has forged a dynamic career as a solo artist and the front man for the band Our Lady Peace, 25-time JUNO Award nominees, including winners for Rock Album of the Year in 2003 (Gravity) and 1998 (Clumsy).
The pair has also co-written countless hits for artists such as Kelly Clarkson, David Cook and Carrie Underwood.
While Kreviazuk and Maida are quick to lend their time to the studio and stage, they are equally committed to lending their help to those in need — both in Canada and internationally. In March, the couple received the 2014 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award that recognizing outstanding Canadian artists whose contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada.
“Not only am I able to express myself, and be able to play music for others and be creative for a living in life, but I can go to the next level and be a part of true greatness — the process of another human being’s healing, possibly playing even a small role in improving the quality of life of another,” Kreviazuk said.
War Child Canada is one of the many organizations the married couple has embraced. Kreviazuk is an honourary founder and active in various causes including women’s rights, war refugees and child education. Maida launched War Child’s Busking for Change program, in which Canadian musicians have raised money for children in the world’s most devastated regions, supporting initiatives such as the construction of schools in the Congo. Additionally the couple has recorded contributions for multiple benefit albums for War Child.
“I was first drawn to music because of the inherent ‘hope’ it provided me,” Maida said. “Social activism carries that same promise and the two together have shaped and taught me more than I could ever repay.”

Brent Parkin
2021-11-10 21:00 - 2021-11-11 00:00 | Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C1A8, Canada
Brent Parkin is a legend of the Winnipeg music scene and has been playing for audiences in Winnipeg and across Canada for over 50 years.

Brent Parkin is a veteran of the Winnipeg music scene and has been playing for audiences in Winnipeg and across Canada for over 50 years.
Brent’s music is a mix of Chicago style Blues, Swing, Roots music with some Country and Roots Rock and Roll thrown in for good measure. He is comfortable playing with his band whether it be a 3 piece or up to 7 piece, solo or duo.
Check out YouTube for videos including a performance with the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra 20 piece band or his solo version of Kingfish Blues.
In the early 70’s he co-founded several popular blues bands including the popular band Houndog in 1976.
In the last 43 years he has been part of the backup bands for such legends as Bo Diddley, Gatemouth Brown, Otis Rush, Billy Boy Arnold, Johnnie Johnson and Jimmy T99 Nelson and many more. As well as opening shows for such greats as James Cotton, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, John Prine just to name a few. A career highlight was sharing the tour bus and stage with BB King and his band as his opening act on a Western Canadian tour in 1983.
Brent has played many bars and nightclubs over the years. Some of the famous and legendary night clubs in Canada include:
Yale Hotel – Vancouver
King Eddy – Calgary
Blues on Whyte – Edmonton
Buds on Broadway – Saskatoon
Windsor Hotel – Winnipeg
Ambassador Hotel – Edmonton
Silver Dollar – Toronto

Brent has also played many concerts and festivals over the years including:
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Edmonton Folk Festival
Vancouver Folk Festival
Saskatoon Jazz Festival
Winnipeg Jazz Festival
Harbourfront Blues Festival Toronto
Winnipeg Blues and BBQ Festival
Blues Brews and BBQ Kitchener
Labatt’s Blues Festival Edmonton

Numerous appearances at the Winnipeg Folk Festival also made it possible for Brent to play and share many workshop stages with a lot of great artists over the years. This experience has come in handy when doing shows in schools and such.
Over the years he has appeared on many TV and radio shows. Some of the most memorable were 90 Minutes Live CBC with Peter Gzowski. Jimmy King Presents CTV’s Live at the Warehouse.
His original songs “Goodbye Canadian Penny” and “Brown Water Blues” were also featured on CBC Radio Up To Speed Winnipeg and CBC National Radio As It Happens in 2012 – 2013.
In 2008 Brent appeared in the highly successful play Mesa for the Prairie Theatre Exchange in Winnipeg, providing the musical landscape, singing and acting. A few years later he repeated that role for a version of Mesa by Theatre North West in Prince George BC.
A few honours have come Brent’s way over the years:
1993 Juno Award for his performance on Saturday Night Blues CBC Compilation.
1996 & 1999 Maple Blues Award Nominations
2013 & 2014 Maple Blues Award Nominations for the Blues With A Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement)
2011 Western Canada Music Award Nomination in the Blues Category for Brent Parkin Vintage Rhythm

Quotes:
It is the great Amos Garrett who without hesitation calls Parkin “a guitarist’s guitarist” It is Tom Lavin of Powder Blues who refers to Brent as “CanadaÕs Duke Robillard” and it is Downchild’s Don Walsh who states, “Brent Parkin is one of a handful of Canadian artists who has been keeping this music alive and well in our country for almost as long as we have.”

“Brent is one of this countries best blues guitarists.” Peter North CKUA Radio – Music Director – Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival

“One of my favourite musicians is Winnipeg bluesman Brent Parkin. Why? First of all, he’s a rock solid player who says more with less. Tasty solos coupled with soulful singing, but wait, there’s more! Parkin can also craft songs about what’s on people’s minds, a kind of community blues player if you will.”
Kinsey Posen – CBC Music Producer

Brent Parkin Anthology:
Brent Parkin – “Vintage Rhythm” – 2010
Various Artists – “Front Porch Roots Revue” – 2010
Brent Parkin – “Treasure by the Long River” – 1997
Brent Parkin – “Wang Dang Doodle” – Compilation 1996
Brent Parkin – “Saturday Night Blues” – CBC Compilation 1993
Brent Parkin and The Stingers – “Beep Beep” – 1989
Houndog – “Every Dog Has It’s Day” – 1977

In 2007 CPR helped save my life.
Anyone interested in learning CPR is encouraged to contact your local Red Cross.

Juvel
2021-11-11 20:00 - 22:30 | Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C1A8, Canada
Juvel combines the dark, chromatic flavor of Romani music with cheeky, lush four-part harmonies and the carefree liveliness of swing.

Juvel is the musical project of four dynamic musicians who strive to keep your toes tapping with the energetic sound of Romani jazz and early swing. Heavily inspired by musicians like Django Reinhardt and the Andrews Sisters, Juvel combines the dark, chromatic flavor of Romani music with cheeky, lush four-part harmonies and the carefree liveliness of swing.

Jocelyn Gould Quartet
2021-11-12 20:00 - 22:00 | West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B1Z8, Canada
Jocelyn Gould Quartet – Friday, November 12, 2021 at the West End Cultural Centre

Jocelyn Gould has been called “a leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists” by Howard Paul, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her joyful energy has captivated audiences around the world and her passion for music is infectious. She has absorbed the influences of the jazz guitar greats and has woven them into an exciting personal sound. Her unique ability to connect with audiences always leaves them wanting more.
Jocelyn Gould has performed internationally in the groups of Grammy nominated vocalist Freddy Cole, Trumpeter Etienne Charles and DownBeat Rising Star trombonist Michael Dease. She can be heard on albums lead by Michael Dease, Jon Gordon, Diego Rivera, Randy Napoleon and Will Bonness. She is the 1st place winner of the 2018 Wilson Centre International Jazz Guitar competition.
Jocelyn’s debut release as a leader, ‘Elegant Traveler’, was nominated for “Jazz Album of the Year” in the 2021 JUNO awards. Elegant Traveler showcases Jocelyn’s warm and inviting sound and melodic compositions with an all star band.
Jocelyn is a professor and Head of Guitar Department at Humber College in Toronto.
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This show will feature Rodney Whitaker (Bass), Quincy Davis (Drums), and Will Bonness (Piano).
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COVID-19 Protocols
The West End Cultural Centre believes a healthy community is at the heart of everything we do. In accordance with the Manitoba Government and Manitoba Health protocols –

All performers, crew, staff, volunteers, and patrons must show proof of vaccination and photo ID before they can enter the venue.
Face masks are required on all WECC premises. Please wear your mask when not seated at a table and/or when not drinking or eating.

These practices are meant to keep all of us safe to enjoy all the art and music that Winnipeg has to offer.

NEILFEST
2021-11-12 20:30 - 2021-11-14 00:00 | Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C1A8, Canada
It’s time for NeilFest! Featuring Unknown Legends, The D.Rangers, Gabriela Ocejo, and Tobacco Flowers And Gin. Fri 8:30, Sat 2pm and 8:30pm

The Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club is thrilled to announce the return of Neilfest! Now in its 18th year, our world-class presentation and interpretation of the music of Neil Young brings together an incredible collection of Winnipeg musicians year after year!
2021 Schedule
Fri Nov 13 – 8:30pm – Gabriela Ocejo Trio
Fri Nov 13 – 9:30pm – Unknown Legends (Chris Carmichael, Rob Pachol, Jamie Buckboro, and more!)
Sat Nov 13 – 2pm – The D.Rangers Do Neil – Family friendly show, kids 12 and under free.
Sat Nov 13 – 8:30pm – Tobacco Flowers And Gin (Jamie and Sarah Buckboro)
Sat Nov 13 – 9:30pm – Unknown Legends (Chris Carmichael, Rob Pachol, Jamie Buckboro, and more!)
Tickets available separately for evening and matinee shows.

Women In Blues - 2021
2021-11-13 19:30 - 22:30
Women in Blues is back at the Park

Park Theatre PRESENTS
WOMEN IN Blues – 2021
Saturday, November 13th, 2021
Doors 7 pm | Show 8 pm
Tickets $25 adv
with:
Romi Mayes. Tracy. K. Blue Noise. Chris Gildoni. Tannis’s. B. (Harmonica). Miss Gwendolyn. Debra Lynn Neufeld. Deano Dean
AND TBA

***LIMITED SEATING***

Ralph: Gradience Tour - Winnipeg
2021-11-17 20:00 - 23:00
NEW DATE! All tickets purchased will be honoured at the new date!

MRG Live Presents:
Ralph: Gradience Tour
w/ special guest Alex Porat
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Park Theatre
Winnipeg
Doors: 7 PM
Tickets: https://admitone.com/events/ralph-winnipeg-6726129

Slow Leaves
2021-11-18 20:00 - 22:30 | Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C1A8, Canada
Grant Davidson, known professionally as Slow Leaves, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician.

Grant Davidson, known professionally as Slow Leaves, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician. Davidson began playing guitar at age 15, inspired after discovering a Led Zeppelin II cassette tape in his older brother’s room. It was a finger-picked guitar however that would eventually form the heart of his songs.

After three shoe-string budget albums under his own name, Davidson debuted as Slow Leaves in 2014 with Beauty Is So Common, followed by Enough About Me in 2017. In 2020 he released the strikingly vulnerable Shelf Life (Birthday Cake) which represented the culmination of a distinctive poetic voice exploring recurring themes of romantic memory, artistic ambition, and dreams left unfulfilled.

On his most recent release, 2021’s Holiday (Birthday Cake), Davidson sought reprieve from pointed self-analysis, this time observing life through a decidedly more abstract lens. “I started recording music simply for fun,” he explains, “trying not to overthink, avoiding the impulse to turn every song into a personal manifesto. I needed a break from myself”.

Davidson’s voice is fragile and assured. His music could exist as comfortably in the ‘70s as it does in today’s age of curated images and hollow soundbites, when vulnerability can be seen as defiance and sincerity as radical.
