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Friday, February 21st @ the West End Cultural Centre
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$15
All tickets subject to service fees
Join Rainbow Harmony Project, Winnipeg’s 2SLGBTQIA+ choirs for the first concert of our 26th season, Love Out Loud: Pop Royalty!
This year Rainbow Harmony Project welcomes you into the royal court of pop music with thrilling choral performances of songs by the likes of Michael Jackson, Brittany Spears, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan and many more. We'll be joined by the lovely voices of the RHP Youth Choir, who will help show us old folks how to stay hip with the times. And what is a queer pop concert without two gorgeous drag queens you might ask? That's right it's boring! So we're once again enlisting the talent and charm of Winnipeg's very own Lady Muse and Special K to be our hostesses with the mostesses.
This is a concert you won't want to miss out on, so get your tickets now and join us for a night of music, dancing, and queer joy!
Saturday, February 22nd @ the West End Cultural Centre
Doors - 6:30pm
Show - 7:30pm
All Ages
General Admission $25 Reduced Admission $10*
All tickets subject to service fees
This concert is presented by the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra. For more information, please visit their website at www.winnipegjazzorchestra.com/
The WJO will hold its fourth annual Women-Led Jazz Symposium in coordination with the Women's Day 4.0. Symposium sessions will include a keynote speaker, instrumental and vocal creativity sessions, and a jazz history session. The Women's Day Concert features the WWJO (WJO's female-identifying version) featuring old standards and new works. We hope to grow these events to inspire players, students and enthusiasts alike.
Director: Alexis Silver
Heartwood at the WECC is an opportunity to bring our community together, enjoy entertainment from local musicians and raise funds for short-term counselling, workshops, and group sessions. This event will have a silent auction, 50/50, merchandise sales, and bar.
This year Heartwood is celebrating 40 years of making a difference.
The event will feature FONTINE, an indie-folk/pop artist, from Winnipeg, MB, that is making waves. A queer and Indigenous musician of Nehiyaw heritage, her debut EP, co-produced with friends Kris Ulrich and mixed by Boy Golden, dropped in February this year. Inspired by the prairies and the Winnipeg music scene, her music is a fusion of culture and creativity. FONTINE's single "Homemaker" reached number one on the Indigenous Music Countdown, and she recently graced CBC's "The Intro" stage. With roots in her heritage and her home, FONTINE's music is a captivating journey.
Cassidy Mann will be opening and Issa Kixen will be our entertaining MC for the evening.
Thursday March 13th
West End Cultural Centre
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 7:30pm
All Ages
$30
MODO-LIVE, Homstand & Urbain present...
The rapper born Johnson Barnes and the DJ/producer born Aleksander Manfredi released Below the Heavens: In Hell Happy With Your New Imaginary Friend on July 17, 2007. Featuring soul-infused production with the raw vulnerability of Blu’s rhymes, the album began to receive rave reviews by hip-hop tastemakers and underground enthusiasts. Below the Heavens impacted everyone in some way, as it would later end up on many critics’ year-end lists from all over the internet.
During subsequent years, Blu would go on to land a spot on the 2009 XXL Freshman Class alongside rappers such as Wale, Kid Cudi, B.o.B, and Charles Hamilton. Blu and Exile would reunite in 2012 for Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them that imbued the rapper’s multi-syllable style and the producer’s contemporary sound. Outside of their collaborative work, they have had fruitful solo careers too. Blu would drop countless mixtapes and EPs and continue to make one-producer albums with Bombay, Madlib, and Nottz. Exile went on to produce another classic for another XXL Alumni with Fashawn’s Debut boy meets world, as well as a ground breaking instrumental project I EXILE RADIO, and work with Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg.
2020 marked the release of a double album entitled “Miles”. They released their 4th full length album, “Love (the) Ominous World” in 2024.
Celtic trad + St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans
For fans of The Pogues, The Proclaimers, The Rankin Family, The Chieftans, Spirit of the West
For over three decades, the Dust Rhinos have been a cornerstone of the Canadian music scene, captivating audiences with their high-energy blend of Celtic and folk rock. Hailing from the vibrant city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, this five-piece band has consistently delivered electrifying performances that blur the lines between traditional and contemporary music.
Led by the charismatic Blair McEvoy on vocals, guitar, and bodhrán, the Dust Rhinos have cultivated a dedicated following through their infectious melodies and powerful stage presence. Dan Cannon’s thunderous bass lines provide the rhythmic foundation, while Darren Wittmann’s dynamic drumming adds a percussive punch. The skilled string duo of Ryan Spraklin (mandolin, fiddle, vocals) and Ivanka Watkin (fiddle) elevate the band’s sound with their intricate harmonies and virtuosic playing.
The Dust Rhinos self titled, tenth studio album is a testament to their enduring passion and creativity. This latest offering showcases the band’s continued evolution, blending traditional Celtic elements with modern rock influences to create a sound that is both familiar and fresh.
As the Dust Rhinos embark on the next chapter of their musical journey, they invite you to experience the magic firsthand. Join them for a night of high-energy performances, foot-stomping rhythms, and unforgettable melodies.
Photo: Sen Dennie
A musically-driven puppet play, written and performed by masters. If Suzie Arioli and Mr. Dress Up ran a speak easy.
For fans of the Fringe Festival, indie movies, National Film Board, Fraggle Rock, Brothers Quai
Told through beautifully handcrafted puppets and ever engaging original music, One For Sorrow, Two For Joy plays like a whimsical carnival ride that is wound up and then released to tell the bitter-sweet story of a woman alone on the prairies of western Canada.
Born at the turn of the 20th century, Willow Mae O’Reily tosses caution and expectation to the prairie winds and makes a life of her own during a time ripe for change, first as a nurse on the battlefields of WWI, then as a farmer in the foothills of Alberta.
“It is like watching the mechanics of our own heart-sprung cuckoo-clock.” (Peter Balkwell, Old Trout Puppet Workshop).
Produced by Long Grass Studio. Created by Juanita Dawn, Jolene “Little Miss” Higgins, Kyla Read, Jocelyn Mah and Stephanie Elgersma.
Performed by Jolene “Little Miss” Higgins, Juanita Dawn and Jocelyn Mah.
Runtime 50 minutes + talkback after the show. Ask the artists questions! How did the build those puppets?! Where do they get their inspiration?!
Content Advisory: pregnancy loss, smoking, puppet nudity, gunshots, haze.
#isaidwhatisaid Tour
Chicago based Pinky Patel is a PTA mom turned creator, comedian, and Internet personality with a fan base of over 5 million. She is best known for her hilarious commentary and viral videos from her glam cave that have garnered over 97 million likes on TikTok. You can catch Pinky in a city near you on her highly anticipated #ISaidWhatISaid Tour.
Friday March 21st West End Cultural Centre
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$45 and up
All tickets subject to service fees
Comedy and satire
This show is not part of the Season Pass or Punch Card offers.
The Arrogant Worms have spent over three decades making fun of a big dumb world. Their songs have been played on the radio, the internet, and in outer space (on the space shuttle Endeavour).
The Worms began at Queen’s University in 1991 when some members of the student cabaret group, The Queen’s Players, started writing songs and sketches for the campus radio station CFRC. Soon the group became The Arrogant Worms (Chris Patterson, Mike McCormick, and Trevor Strong) who have since toured ceaselessly across Canada (and select other parts of the world), released 13 albums, and recorded with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Their song, The Last Saskatchewan Pirate, has been covered by bands such as Captain Tractor and The Longest Johns, and their Happy Happy birthday song is a viral sensation with over one hundred million views of the various fan videos on YouTube. More than thirty years after they began, The Arrogant Worms continue to provide tuneful and silly escapism for everyone who needs it.
Op-Ed
Mulligrub
Rock, punk, grunge, metal. Humanitarian aid fundraiser for the children of Palestine.
For fans of Propagandhi, The Clash and Neil Young & Crazy Horse
On March 28, 2025, the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg will host an evening in support of Gaza’s children. Featuring a powerful lineup of local talent, this benefit concert, headlined by Winnipeg’s own OP-ED, brings together musicians committed to using music for justice, empathy, and change. All proceeds will go directly to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) to provide critical aid to the children of Palestine.
There is a special ticket option that includes a traditional Levantine iftar meal of a chicken, beef, or falafel (vegetarian) wrap.
Direct donations link: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/op-ed
Show Lineup:
Old Man Hat
Old Man Hat is a singer, songwriter and activist based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. With an emphasis on working-class solidarity, Old Man Hat blends social commentary and fingerstyle guitar playing to create contemporary protest songs.
Mulligrub
Mulligrub is a 3-piece rock band from Winnipeg. The band’s confessional lyrics blend the sensibilities of 90s alternative emo with melodies influenced by hooky power pop ballads. Three-part harmonies are combined with a DIY garage feel and heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics to create an intimate and dynamic sound. The current band lineup is Kelly Campbell on guitar and vocals, Natalie Smith on bass, and Riley Hill on drums.
OP-ED
Headlining the night, OP-ED is a protest rock band founded by Canadian-Palestinian refugee Tarek Abdel Aziz to bring stories of resilience and defiance to the forefront of the music scene. Known for their unapologetically bold lyrics and powerful rock energy, OP-ED’s songs speak truth to power with a focus on Palestinian rights.
The band includes Tarek, Jay Nowicki (The Perpetrators, Rusty Robot (The Waking Eyes, Imaginary Cities), Art Anthony (Collectors Studio), and Tunisian drummer Haithem Jegham (Pirania).
Join us for a night of solidarity, song, and reflection as we come together to support Gaza’s children and give voice to those who deserve to be heard.
Singer-songwriter, folk. Gifted storyteller and musical nomad.
For fans of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Bill Bourne, Don Amero, James Keelaghan, Donovan Woods, The Sadies.
Renowned Canadian songwriter Stephen Fearing is posed to once again captivate listeners with the release of his next album, The Empathist. The 10-track record, produced in collaboration with Grammy-nominated drummer Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo), showcases Fearing’s ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with rich, immersive soundscapes. Recorded in Nashville over a whirlwind week, The Empathist features contributions from longtime Blackie & The Rodeo Kings bassist John Dymond and Nashville multi-instrumentalist Jim Hoke, whose mastery of pedal steel, piano, and saxophone adds depth and texture to the album.
Following the release of The Empathist, Fearing will hit the road with his longtime collaborators, the award-winning Danish indie-folk band The Sentimentals. Their dynamic partnership, which began in 2018, has lit up stages across Europe and Canada, bringing a unique fusion of classic Tin Pan Alley songwriting and innovative folk elements to life. Their collaboration was first celebrated on Fearing’s 2022 album Vejpoesi (Danish for “Road Poems”), recorded over three days in Denmark’s Maskinhallen theater. Fearing and The Sentimentals have developed a distinctive sound, blending tradition and experimentation into performances that captivate audiences night after night.
As Stephen Fearing and The Sentimentals tour The Empathist, fans can expect an emotionally charged live experience highlighting the creative risks and bold musical interplay that have defined Fearing’s career. With each performance, they continue to push the boundaries of roots music, weaving together authenticity and innovation in a way that resonates deeply with listeners.
Saturday, April 5, 2025
8:00 PM / West End Cultural Centre
For fans of rough and beautiful places (in general), sensitivity, Elton John's sad stuff, Gordon Lightfoot, Jan Arden, Natalie Imbruglia, Amelia Curran, Ron Sexsmith
Juno winner Rose Cousins is back at The WECC with her newest record BRAVADO. Piano ballad lovers rejoice! Rose Cousins breathes gentle life into every surface her songs touch. She is just magical live.
BRAVADO is a record for those who struggle with loneliness and those wishing they had more time alone. It’s for those attempting to make their hearts go in more than one direction and those trying to make it go in just one. It’s for those who present a version of themselves to the world that doesn’t quite match how they feel inside. It’s for those who feel misunderstood or unseen. It’s for those who have a hard time saying what they feel, who hide or can’t let themselves off the hook. It’s for those asking, “is this it?” and questioning if the character they play in the movie of their lives is authentic or just a role they’ve accepted. It’s for those who have a hard time asking for help and for those desperate for and terrified of change.
Bravado won the 2021 JUNO Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year and two East Coast Music Awards for Contemporary Roots Recording and Solo Recording of the year.
Her 2018 album Natural Conclusion also received notable acclaim, including a nomination for a Grammy Award, a JUNO nomination for Songwriter of the Year, and three wins at the East Coast Music Awards.
Rose's songs have appeared on the programs Grey's Anatomy, Supergirl, Reign, and Nashville, among others. She has shared stages with such heroic songwriters as Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Lori McKenna, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jann Arden & Ron Sexsmith.
Folk heavyweight. Juno Award winning artist.
For fans of Eric Bogle, Si Kahn, Ewan MacColl, Stan Rogers, The Small Glories, Woody Guthrie, Bruce Cockburn.
As the calendar pages have turned, for almost a quarter of a century now, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, intent and intensity, and curiosity.
Fusing his insatiable appetite for finding the next unique storyline Keelaghan also forges his pieces with brilliantly defined craftsmanship and a monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices of not only the Canadian scene, but as a member of the international singer-songwriter community.
Electronica through drum samples. Experimental electronic experience from the perspective of the drum. A storied meeting place of the drum and the rattle.
For fans of Moby, Cluster Festival, Ladytron, La femme.
ASKO is a teaching lodge that you enter into with hesitation and humility. It is an immersive experience in which, if you bring an open heart and an open mind, you will learn to listen in a different register and come out of the lodge with a different perspective than you entered. ASKO is a coming together –a meeting of emotional and intellectual knowledge, a meeting of the heartbeat and the sound of thought travelling through space. It is a place that teaches us how to listen to the energies and forces that continually create nêhiyawak worlds in spite of and despite the noise of colonialism.
A Manitoba-made celebration of Latinindad.
Join us for a night of Latin Heritage, Music and love. From Mariachi to Salsa an all local line up. A dance party.
Spanish friendly. English optional.
Created by local Musician Jaime Chinchilla.
Featuring: Curu Bande, Mariachi Rio Rojo, Viento South
Saturday April 12th
West End Cultural Centre
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$20-$25
All tickets subject to service fees
Dump Babes
Claire Therese and The Lockdown
Garage rock, pop. Trash pop that's as heavy as it is danceable, set against a backdrop of protest and anti-colonial lyrics.
For fans of Pat Benatar, Garbage, Nirvana, The Slits.
Saskatoon and Winnipeg collaborating on the stage.
Saskatchewan's "Dump babes" are the utmost psych prog, glam quintet. Is rough and tumble, fun, Melodic and explosive in a way that needs to be hugely celebrated.
Winnipeg's "Claire Therese and The Lockdown" is a folk-core quintet from Winnipeg. It's theatrical it's loud, it carries enormous meaning, messaging and teaching.
Both bands are here together to celebrate BAD THURSDAY like you never have before (with cool music)
A Deaf artists’ variety show. Mime, circus, dance, music!
For Deaf and Hearing folks to enjoy together.
100 Decibels has set up a showcase that features both Deaf and non-deaf performers, with a special focus on 100 Decibels, a mime troupe of three talented Deaf performers. This event will not only highlight the incredible skill and creativity of Deaf artists but also promote inclusivity and raise awareness of the diverse ways in which storytelling, performance, and expression can transcend language barriers. By bringing together Deaf and non-deaf performers, we provide a platform that encourages cross-cultural understanding, breaks down stigmas, and fosters a more unified artistic community. Through this collaboration, we can expand perceptions of what performance art can be, creating a space where all silent and spoken voices are heard and valued.
Punk, indie rock, riot grrrrl. Indigenous fronted.
For fans of Black Belt Eagle Scout, Zoon, Bikini Kill, Mobina Galore, The Pack AD, L7, Babes in Toyland.
Based in Calgary/Treaty 7, Miesha and The Spanks are a garage-rock two-piece who turn it all the way up. Shaking the rafters with her radiant range, Miesha Louie simultaneously wails on the mic while she riffs on her flying V, as Sean Hamilton’s performative but hard-as-heck hitting drums also captivate the crowd - revealing their undeniable chemistry on stage. High-energy performances paired with catchy power-pop sing-a-long choruses make them at home on big festival stages as well as sweaty dive bars - and they have played plenty of both!
The release cycle of the latest album Unconditional Love In Hi-Fi has taken them across Canada and into the US, UK, Germany, Sweden, and Poland. They’ve played everywhere from 80-4000 capacity venues this year, including the Burt Block Party with Billy Talent in Winnipeg MB, CBC’s “Come Toward The Fire” Indigenous showcase at the Chan Centre in Vancouver with Black Belt Eagle Scout and Zoon, and support to Bif Naked on her Alberta club tour dates, to name a few.
Whether it’s an all ages punk show or theatre showcase, Miesha and The Spanks command the audiences attention, appealing to their inner angst or nostalgia for a time when their heart’s were on fire.
Followers of Tinge may be forgiven for believing the band’s moment has arrived. The songs of Veronica Blackhawk, an Anishinaabe multi-hyphenate from Lake of the Woods, Ontario feel timeless; yet, they sit so well amongst their sonic contemporaries that it’s hard to believe they've been over half a decade in the making. Their brand of indie rock is as raw and sorrowful as it is catchy and vast, drawing comparisons to Big Thief, Camp Cope, and Julien Baker.
Tinge’s path to the stage was a winding one. Coming from a turbulent home, Blackhawk (they/she) always found themselves grasping for a sense of belonging. Hopping from town to town, they would make friends and then move away; it was in this cycle that they met their future bandmates in high school classrooms. In the years that followed, Blackhawk wrote a collection of music during one of their life's calmer periods, attempting to reconcile their good and bad experiences through brutally honest and sincere songwriting.
In 2021, still craving kindship and community, Blackhawk built up the courage to reach out to the musicians with which they had felt the strongest bond—the guys from highschool—and a band was formed. The trio recorded their debut EP Big Deep Sigh at House of Wonders, with producer Adam Fuhr at the helm.
Acoustic Folk
For fans of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake
A 30-year veteran of the Canadian music scene, Richard Moody has toured the world with such luminaries as Deva Premal, Miten, The Wailin’ Jennys, Steven Fearing, and The Bills. Tobacco & Rose is his solo project: a collection of songs, inspired in part by experience with psychedelic and medicinal plants from the Amazon and the Pacific Northwest.
After years of study in classical viola in France as a teenager, Richard found himself unexpectedly thrust into the club scene of the early nineties, touring across Canada with seminal Manitoban folk-rock group Acoustically Inclined and offering his instrumental skills on hundreds of different recordings by artists in a variety of styles.
Despite a certain amount of success, Richard felt that there was something missing from life, and this led him on multiple trips to India to study yoga and yogic philosophy. He spent several years as a yoga teacher in Canada, all the while keeping up his work as a musician-for-hire.
Then in a later period of meaning-seeking, Richard was introduced to the Amazonian plant-medicine ayahuasca, and he had the privilege of traveling to Peru to experience the mind-blowing, non-ordinary realities experienced by the Shipibo shamans of the upper Amazon. These shamans work with a variety of master plants used for healing and teaching, and they treat their patients with plants appropriate to their condition. It was Richard’s exposure to a few such plants that led to the writing of dozens of songs, many of them featured in this self-titled debut recording, Tobacco & Rose. Richard cheekily calls the music “plant-based,” and many of the individual songs are in praise of, and indeed inspired by, a relationship with an individual plant. He states, “I often felt like I was not the writer, but an open channel, and that the plant was speaking through me.” This is, in fact, how many indigenous healers and shamans describe their own healing songs.
Says Richard, “The writing of these songs was a transformational, alchemical process, and they gave a sense of direction and purpose, but it wasn’t always easy. Some of it involved processing and releasing dark thoughts and patterns. The song ‘Broken Angel’ tells the story of writhing in agony on the ayahuasca ceremony floor, processing the suicide of a close friend. ‘Bride of Suffering’ is a somber ballad about attachment to suffering and how addictively comfortable that can be. But ultimately, the overarching feeling of the record is one of hope, of opening to our somatic selves, and of reconnection with nature. ‘Wooded Vale,’ written at a 10-day silent retreat, describes the bliss of simply sitting in the natural beauty of an island on the Salish sea and noting the wonder of the natural world as it unfolds. ‘Tara’ speaks of our ability to arrive at a place of happiness and equanimity, as we find peace in our hearts and minds.”
Tobacco & Rose is an effort to integrate twin passions of music and healing, and to imbue music with meaning that uplifts and inspires. The lyrics speak of a spirituality grounded in the natural world, in the body, and in authentic practice. At the same time, the musical aspect draws from more traditional western influences, ranging from the counterpoint of J. S. Bach to the chord progressions of a golden age of popular song. They feature Richard’s sophisticated finger-style acoustic guitar approach and owe a debt to the lineage of ’60s and ’70s greats like Bob Dylan or Joni Mitchell. Many have drawn comparisons between Richard and the English folk magic of Nick Drake.
Roots, folk. Anthems of underdogs.
For fans of Diana Krall, Sierra Noble, Don Amero.
Recipient of the 2024 Spirit of Folk Award, 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year and the 2023 Capital Music Awards’ Album of the Year, Amanda Rheaume’s rootsy, guitar-driven ballads introduce crucial dimensions to the world of Heartland Rock. In a genre characterized by anthems of underdogs, assumptions and unfair advantages, Rheaume’s sound and story radically expand the boundaries, both geographic and cultural, to make space for new perspectives on resistance and resilience. A Citizen of the Métis Nation, and an active and proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Rheaume’s music is indeed from the heart, and the land.
First a songwriter, Rheaume comes from a long line of tireless, transformational organizers and activists. She carries this lineage forward in her ever-growing role as a crucial builder of Indigenous music infrastructure and community. From the International Indigenous Music Summitand Ishkode Records, to the National Indigenous Music Office, the goal of raising Indigenous sovereignty in the music industry drives all of Rheaume’s work.
Rheaume has released 5 full-length albums and four EPs, all while fostering a self-managed career travelling on numerous tours and achieving many milestones. 2013’s Keep a Fire was nominated for a JUNO Award and won a Canadian Folk Music Award for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year. As a follow-up to 2022’s The Spaces In Between, Rheaume is currently writing her next full-length album, set to release in 2025.
The Toxhards w/ Special Guests
Rising above the smog-filled Hellscape of the Los Angeles San Fernando Valley is the sweet, sultry sound of The Toxhards.
Half-psych, half-prog, half-rock theater.
From "existential doom-bops" to rip-roaring anthems about hog gods, The Toxhards’ genre bending music has garnered attention.
The Toxhards began in a scrappy college theater club in Southern California, known for a critically-acclaimed stage adaptation of Pink Floyd The Wall, as well as Spy Kids: The Musical, and who could forget Richard Nixon's Big Adventure!
Known for their entertaining and rousing live performances, featuring:
8-foot-tall inflatable pig suits
T-Shirt tosses
AirDropping unreleased songs
Passing out cups of coffee
Instrument swapping
The occasional extended jam (or two [or three {or four}])
With 135k TikTok followers and over 80k on Instagram, The Toxhards are cultivating a growing, devoted fanbase who come to their shows cosplaying as characters from their songs.
Above all, The Toxhards remain today as they were when they started: just friends having fun and making music.
Standup comedy excellence.
Josh Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He was just named as the newest correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy & Peabody Award-winning program The Daily Show where he was previously a writer for the past six years. Johnson is also a former writer and performer on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he made his late-night debut in 2017. In addition, he is Comedy Central’s ‘most watched comedian ever’ with 40M+ views to date across their platforms.
Kristin Key
Kristin Key is a nationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows nationwide . Her hilarious viral videos — including the iconic LESBIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM — have garnered over 92.2 million views from more than 590,000+ dedicated followers across social media. Using comedy as a way to uplift her community and create safe spaces for comedy fans from all walks of life, Kristin also donates to local nonprofits with every date on her 2024 Lesbian Army Tour. More than a fandom, this is a movement!
She’s got 6 full-length comedy albums & 1 DryBar comedy special and has appeared on NBC’S Bring the Funny & Last Comic Standing, VH-1, SiriusXM, and more. Buy tickets today!
Mama’s Broke is a dynamic folk duo, Lisa and Amy, known for their compelling performances full of raw energy. Their Canadian roots heavily influence their music, and they skillfully blend different musical instruments and traditional dance into their act. Their unique compositions draw from various genres, creating a familiar yet innovative soundscape. Since their formation in 2014, they’ve gained momentum, completing tours in Europe, Canada, and the U.S., performing in diverse venues from circus shows to concert halls. Their debut album, Count the Wicked, was released in 2017, winning them a Canadian Folk Music Award and an ECMA Rising Star Award nomination. The duo is committed to challenging borders and promoting freedom of expression and community through their music.
Sunday February 9th
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$24.50 – 34.50
All tickets subject to service fees
Yiddish Psychedelic Rock
In 2003, visionary Latvian duo Sasha Lurje (vocals) and Ilya Shneyveys (keyboard, arrangement) asked themselves, “What would have happened if Yiddish had never been interrupted?”. From there, Forshpil was formed.
Together, they imagined an exciting world where young people play in Yiddish language garage bands, where Klezmer musicians wield electric guitars alongside fiddles, and traditional Yiddish ballads are as revered as rock anthems.
Deeply rooted in tradition yet infused with otherworldly psychedelia, Forshpil feels both wildly innovative and profoundly authentic. If Jefferson Airplane and The Doors had ever jammed together at a Jewish wedding, it would have sounded like this!
The Forshpil Concert is a part of Put a Yid on It! Festival of New Yiddish Culture.
The sophomore year of our one-of-a-kind Yiddish festival features a total of eight unique events featuring world-class bands, films, and speakers.
Yiddish is a warm, funny, poetic language once spoken, written, sung, and dreamt by 11 million people. Our festival honours this rich history and celebrates the New Yiddish Renaissance, a dynamic movement of artists courageously creating and recreating this this very old language.
To learn more please click here.
Burnstick
For fans of Caleigh Cardinal, Shania Twain, John Prine, Don Amero, Matt Foster
Multi-award winner Jade Turner brings her newest work, Breathe, to The WECC!
With a natural talent for telling stories through music, rising Canadian Country and Americana artist Jade Turner, sings personal tales that range from serious topics to satirical ones, delivered with dynamic vocals that span from gritty and raw to spirited and energetic. Recognized for her original songwriting and stunning music videos, the member of Misipawistik Cree Nation has already established a diverse audience attracted to her powerful stage presence, singles, and now to her brand new album Breathe.
Masterful musicians Burnstick, Ali Fontaine, and Don Amero will open the show, and we’ll be joined in the lobby by pop-ups Mashkiki Garden Creations, Anishinaabe Girl Designs and Sunshine House. Let’s celebrate Jade’s new album, care for our communities, and have just the best time!
Burnstick
Built on emotion-stirring storytelling and unmistakable vocal harmonies accompanied by a century-old instrument, Burnstick, a JUNO nominated husband and wife Folk duo, are intent on creating affecting music that inspires listeners to feel. The Manitoba based Indigenous duo features Nadia and Jason Burnstick, esteemed independent artists who united over a decade ago to create deeply moving, cinematic Folk music using their trademark vocal pairing, and Jason's mastery of the lap slide Weissenborn guitar.
Harvest Moon Society, Young Agrarians, Fireweed Food Co-op, and The Dogs Run Farm have put together an evening to build connections between rural producers and urban consumers in the local food and fiber community. Featuring presentations by active producers and members of the ecological agricultural community, and allowing for conversation and connection in a fun, informal setting including food and refreshments.
Doors - 6:00pm
Event - 7:00pm
All Ages
$15-$100
All tickets subject to service fees
Former enemies-turned-allies AJ Sanchez and Bobby Schink challenge The Prosperity Gospel for the WPW Tag Team Championship at COLD OUT 3.
Two years ago at COLD OUT Schink defeated AJ Sanchez for the WPW Championship, now they stand together challenging for the tag titles.
PLUS Local musical art-core outfit Tie Guan Yin brings fury and force via cello + drums.
Learn more about Winterruption Festival
Many have asked: what kind of show is this? Great question. It’s not stand-up comedy, and it’s not a podcast: it’s @canada.gov.ca - a live delivery of the country’s favourite instagram account cataloguing the zany side of our nation’s history. Call it a Tipsy Ted Talk, if you’d like, but be ready to laugh harder than you learn though both are encouraged.
Come early to pick up some merch and have a drink and a chat with the admin. It’s going to be a magical afternoon!
Learn more about Winterruption Festival
Alternative/Indie
For fans of Arcade Fire, Feist, Raine Hamilton, Final Fantasy (He is Final Fantasy!)
Owen Pallett is one of Canada’s most prolific composers and collaborators. As a solo artist, Owen has released a string of critically praised solo recordings, winning the Polaris Prize in 2006. Their most recent album, Island, was released in 2020 on Secret City Records and Domino Recording Co. You might know him as Final Fantasy, his artist name from years gone by.
As a chamber music composer, Owen has been commissioned by The National Ballet of Canada, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Bang On A Can, The Barbican, among many others. Most recently, Owen worked in collaboration with Lido Pimienta in creating a new work for the New York City Ballet, “sky to hold”.
As a producer and arranger, Owen has worked with Frank Ocean, Caribou, Charlotte Gainsbourg, The National, Taylor Swift, R.E.M., Wolf Alice, Fucked Up, Keane, Pet Shop Boys, Christine And The Queens, Titus Andronicus, Julia Jacklin, The Last Shadow Puppets, Duran Duran, Banks, Snow Patrol, The Weather Station, Sigur Rós, Linkin Park. Buffy Sainte-Marie, Sharon Van Etten, The Mountain Goats, Beirut, Lana Del Rey, Superchunk, and many, many more. Owen won an “Album Of The Year” Grammy for their collaborative work on Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs. Owen also works extensively as a film and TV composer, having worked with directors M Blash, Matt Wolf, Mary Nighy, Anton Corbijn and Jerrod Carmichael. Owen won an Emmy for their work on Solve Sundsbo’s Fourteen Actors Acting, and was nominated for an Academy award for their work on the original score of Spike Jonze’s Her.
Owen currently resides in Toronto.
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Slow Spirit
Who’d have thought it possible, after the formidable ‘Nowhere No One Knows Where To Find You’ (2020), for Natalie Bohrn and Eric Roberts to take their deliciously blurred sound even further into the realm of dream music? As Slow Spirit, the project from Winnipeg, Canada, truly accomplishes the perfect blend of bedroom pop, punk, indie rock and boreal songwriter folk with frequent flashes of Joni Mitchell and Elliott Smith - no easy feat. Four years, one pandemic and countless jam sessions later, the duo have finished “That's The Gods Talking" (2024), a new set of songs that sounds like a blissfully exhausted and beautiful soundtrack to inner healing from start to finish. It's the sort of album that sends shivers down your spine on the first listen, but still reveals new hidden splendours of beauty with each successive listen. Slow Spirit sends us on an introspective journey that we can only normally hope for in good cinema films. This is a must-see film.
As Phosphorescent, singer/songwriter Mathew Houck crafts ethereal Americana imbued with elements of country and indie rock. He embarked on a slow-burning journey that saw his music rise from dusty homespun albums to critically lauded and internationally recognized songs as he pushed on through the years. Houck wrote songs and toured solo in his early twenties, taking on the Phosphorescent moniker in 2001 and releasing several albums before signing to heavyweight indie label Dead Oceans with the release of 2007's Pride. Relocating from Athens, Georgia to Brooklyn, Houck assembled a cast of various bandmates, touring relentlessly through the 2000s and finding more success with each new album. 2013's Muchacho sold better than anything that came before it in Houck's catalog and included the standout cut "Song for Zula," which appeared in multiple films and television shows across the globe. After starting a family and moving to Nashville, Houck took several years off before re-emerging with 2018's C'est La Vie. Another long gap preceded the release of 2024's Revelator, his first outing for Verve.
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Noise Complaint 2025: A Fundraiser in Support of Clan Mothers Healing Village
Join us this January 20th for Noise Complaint 2025, a lively and meaningful event that brings together artists, musicians, and comedians to raise funds for a worthy cause. Last US election, we rallied together on Inauguration Day to support Sage House, and this year, we're continuing the tradition—this time to benefit Clan Mothers in building their Healing Village.
This event is our way of staying hopeful, staying helpful, and making sure our communities have the resources they need to thrive. By raising funds through a fun, creative evening of entertainment, we hope to provide a safe space for those who need it most. Every ticket sold and every dollar donated will directly support the important work of Clan Mothers.
Expect a night filled with live music, comedy, and heartwarming performances, along with some surprise acts to keep the energy high and the spirits lifted. Whether you’re laughing, dancing, or just taking it all in, this event is about more than just entertainment—it's about making a difference, together.
Featuring
Outside Joke
Lara Rae
Claire Thérèse and Darwin Baker
The Lady Lumps
The Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir
Rajat Bhateja
Clan Mothers Village Drum Group
Monday January 20th
West End Cultural Centre
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$25
All tickets subject to service fees
We’re sorry to be the bearer of sold out news, Red Moon Road Simple Kind of Christmas Dec 20th show is officially SOLD OUT. You may be too late for this year’s show, but you’re early for 2025! Tickets to the Dec 13th and 14th 2025 shows on sale now.
Folk, Roots, Rock
Psssst. Red Moon Road is doing a Christmas show. This is amazing holiday news. "We wanted to bring some holiday cheer to our fans with a fun new album to help keep our community -and us- in good spirits." writes Daniel Jordan.
Their original song “Simple Kind of Christmas" started with something Daniel Jordan brought in, reflecting on how simplifying and appreciating things we already have, has never felt so important. "We hope that there might be some good changes to come from this pandemic experience and maybe some more compassion and focus on what is important; as we wish for in the song: “this too shall pass and well see you at a show, until then please safe and have yourself… A Simple Kind ofChristmas."
A Simple Kind of Christmas is a part of their trilingual Holiday album featuring some traditional favorites and two original songs. Sheena Rattai, lead vocalist writes "We were pleased when we realized this is our first tri-lingual album, with Daniel Peloquin-Hopfner singing “Il est ne le divin enfant” in French, his mother tongue, and myself singing “Oh Tannenbaum” in German, a family tradition passed down from my Oma as well as Daniel Jordan’s family."
In 2023 the band added three new songs and printed the album on a limited run of clear red vinyl. Available on tour and online.
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is getting a little nuts this Christmas with their rendition of the Duke's classic Nutcracker Suite! If Sugar Plum Fairies and waltzing flowers weren't enough, our second act features Buddy the Elf as he journeys from the North Pole to New York City to a very swinging soundtrack! Featuring special guest Quinn Greene, this concert will be sure to send your Christmas spirit soaring!
Curators Quinn Greene and Richard Gillis
Friday Dec 19th West End Cultural Centre
2 shows
Doors - 12:00pm
Show - 1:00pm
AND
Doors - 6:30pm
Show - 7:30pm
All Ages
$22-$45
All tickets subject to service fees
LGCA 3864-RF-45120
Annual fall fundraiser supporting operations and community programming
Tickets are available at shows and the daytime box office until December 16th, 2024. Draw will be held December 18th, 2024 at 1:00 PM.
1st Prize – World Tour
30 bottles from around the world
2nd Prize – Greatest Hits
20 bottles for any occasion
3rd Prize – Canadian Tour
10 bottles from Canada
As per LGCA Licensing Terms and Conditions, you must be 18 years of age or older and Manitoba resident to enter.
Donations and support from:
Frontera Wines
GJ Andrews Food & Wine
Kenaston Wine Market
and individual donors like you!
Tune In Youth Music Lessons
This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.
4-6 PM
Ages 8-18
Caregivers and younger siblings welcome
Strung Out Psychedelic Rock
For fans of Black Angels, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Pink Floyd, The Catamounts, Paige Drobot, Mahogany Frog
Come join us for a wild night as Holy Void celebrate the release of their long awaited record, "All Will Be Revealed In Time". This Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas show will feature Holy Void, Show Pony, Tired Cossack and more. This unique event promises to blend the dark, atmospheric vibes with the high-energy, experimental sounds of prog punk and blistering rock'n'roll, creating an unforgettable holiday experience. Expect powerful performances, intricate musical arrangements, and an atmosphere that's both eerie and electrifying. Don't miss this chance to celebrate the holiday season with a twist—mark your calendars and prepare for a night of music that defies convention and embraces the unconventional spirit of the season.
Show Pony
Show Pony is a wild ride through the heart of rock and roll, dressed to thrill in cowboy hats, snake skin boots, and a shimmer of sequins. With a raw fusion of gutsy punk energy and arena-shaking rock 'n' roll, they pull listeners into their electrifying, glam-soaked universe.
Tired Cossack Tired Cossack is a solo project from Winnipeg, Canada, blending shoegaze, indie rock, and post-punk with songwriting inspired in large part by Ukrainian folklore and tales.
with music from Morgan Grace
Presented with financial and in-kind support from:
Spence Neighbourhood Association
Peak of the Market
Toad Hall Toys
King Cob Pub
and individual donors like you!
Wednesday Dec 11th West End Cultural Centre
Doors - 5:45pm
Dinner - 6:00pm
All Ages
Free
Ticket required to guarantee entry. Tickets available at 586 Ellice Ave Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM while quantities last.
Tune In Youth Music Lessons
This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.
4-6 PM
Ages 8-18
Caregivers and younger siblings welcome
Saturday, December 7, 2024
8:00 PM / West End Cultural Centre
Sunday, December 8, 2024 / 2:00 PM MATINEE / West End Cultural Centre
Join THOSE GUYS as they fill the stage with their incredible harmonies, hilarious banter, and captivating storytelling. Expect a night of sing-alongs, laughter, and holiday cheer that will warm your heart.
Last year's single show sold out in record time! This year, to accommodate the overwhelming demand, there will be TWO SHOWS to spread the holiday cheer. Don't miss this unforgettable show and experience the magic Under the Mistletoe with THOSE GUYS.
Made up of eight performers who represent a cross-section of the Winnipeg music and theatre community, Those Guys have built a reputation for dynamic, feel-good performances since 2009. Their repertoire, which ranges from The Nylons to Justin Timberlake (and everything in between), features complex (often original) musical arrangements performed without a single instrument. Hear their spot-on renditions of Christmas classics, new arrangements and hot takes, as well as numbers from their holiday album, This Christmas.
“The guys take on one of my all time favorite artists here. Great job! …they really got it goin’ on and I’m so proud of you all!”
-Jerry Lawson (of The Persuasions and Jerry Lawson & the Talk of the Town)
“To see ‘Those Guys’ live is to love them. They’re brilliant. I had no idea I was into a cappella until they came along…[Those Guys] make people happy.”
-Ace Burpee, host of 103.1 Virgin Radio’s Ace Burpee Show (from Ace Burpee’s 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans 2012)
Saturday, December 7, 2024
8:00 PM / West End Cultural Centre
Sunday, December 8, 2024 / 2:00 PM MATINEE / West End Cultural Centre
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday tradition! The West End Cultural Centre proudly presents Under the Mistletoe with THOSE GUYS. This annual a cappella extravaganza is back, bigger and better than ever, featuring special guests Two Crows for Comfort and M-Kaps.
Join THOSE GUYS as they fill the stage with their incredible harmonies, hilarious banter, and captivating storytelling. Expect a night of sing-alongs, laughter, and holiday cheer that will warm your heart.
Last year's single show sold out in record time! This year, to accommodate the overwhelming demand, there will be TWO SHOWS to spread the holiday cheer. Don't miss this unforgettable show and experience the magic Under the Mistletoe with THOSE GUYS.
Made up of eight performers who represent a cross-section of the Winnipeg music and theatre community, Those Guys have built a reputation for dynamic, feel-good performances since 2009. Their repertoire, which ranges from The Nylons to Justin Timberlake (and everything in between), features complex (often original) musical arrangements performed without a single instrument. Hear their spot-on renditions of Christmas classics, new arrangements and hot takes, as well as numbers from their holiday album, This Christmas.
“The guys take on one of my all time favorite artists here. Great job! …they really got it goin’ on and I’m so proud of you all!”
-Jerry Lawson (of The Persuasions and Jerry Lawson & the Talk of the Town)
“To see ‘Those Guys’ live is to love them. They’re brilliant. I had no idea I was into a cappella until they came along…[Those Guys] make people happy.”
-Ace Burpee, host of 103.1 Virgin Radio’s Ace Burpee Show (from Ace Burpee’s 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans 2012)
Tune In Youth Music Lessons
This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.
4-6 PM
Ages 8-18
Caregivers and younger siblings welcome
Wednesday, November 27, 8:00pm
Pop, R&B
For fans of Adam Baldwin, Michael Buble
Michael Kaeshammer isn’t so much a piano player as a piano whisperer, a master musician and songwriter able to coax dazzling, kaleidoscopic sounds from his instrument in a way few can rival. That gift powers Kaeshammer’s 2024 holiday tour “The Spirit of Christmas,” a performance featuring all your Christmas favourites turned up a notch with a toe-tapping spin on the classics. Sing along as Michael delights his audience and takes them on a musical journey that will be sure to put anyone in “The Spirit of Christmas."
Across a brilliant, globe-trotting career highlighted by nine tours of China, three appearances at the Olympics, and countless shows opposite international superstars, the German-born, B.C.-based Kaeshammer has electrified audiences with his indelible repertoire and consistently positive outlook on life. “I am a very positive person,” confirms the seven-Nme JUNO Award nominee and unabashed foodie, who hosts cooking show Kaeshammer’s Kitchen on Vancouver Island’s CHEK TV. “I really love playing shows and being on-stage. Music is my favourite thing to do. And this holiday tour will be the highlight of the year for me.”
Tune In Youth Music Lessons
This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.
4-6 PM
Ages 8-18
Caregivers and younger siblings welcome
For almost 25 years, GREGORIAN have thrilled millions of people worldwide with their choreographed shows and their ability to switch seamlessly from classical chorales to pop and rock songs. Their concerts have set new standards.
With over 2,000 shows in 35 countries and more than 10 million albums sold, GREGORIAN are the most successful choir in the world.
In November and December 2024, GREGORIAN will continue with their PURE CHANTS World Tour in Canada and in the USA.
Frank Peterson, the creator and producer of GREGORIAN says: “Our Pure Chants concerts bring the most popular GREGORIAN classics in an atmospheric and tranquil sound environment. Pure Chants concerts are extremely peaceful, yet spectacular and unite the audience with the most beautiful melodies in the world.”
The idea for GREGORIAN was born when Frank Peterson visited the royal monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial in Spain in 1989. Wandering through the medieval monastery and castle complex and listening to contemporary music on his Walkman, he found the inspiration for the sound experiment of mixing ancient Gregorian music with modern music.
Peterson first realized his idea with Michael Cretu and the worldwide sound phenomenon "Enigma". Their first album "MCMXC a.D." was released in 1990 and quickly became a worldwide success. "MCMXC a.D." was number 1 in 41 different countries and went 57 times platinum and 45 times gold. It is considered as the most successful German album of all time worldwide.
This gigantic success paved the way for GREGORIAN to take the musical idea one step further and to establish it as an independent music act. In 1999, with the start of production on the first album "Masters Of Chant", Frank Peterson seamlessly built on the success of "Enigma".
In the following years, GREGORIAN has sold over 10 million CDs and 7 DVDs worldwide and achieved gold and platinum status in 24 different countries.
At the end of 2024 and thus in time for their Anniversary World Tour in 2025, Frank Peterson will release a new GREGORIAN album. The album will include new songs as well as re-recordings of some well-known GREGORIAN classics.
Monday November 25th
West End Cultural Centre
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 7:30pm
All Ages
$38.99 - $72.41 including service fees
With openers Keri Latimer, Kris Ulrich, and Taylor Jackson in a songwriter’s circle.
Singer-songwriter / Folk-Roots / Americana
For fans of Sarah Harmer, Anais Mitchell, Kathleen Edwards, Aoife O'Donovan.
Madeleine Roger (she/her) is a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. While skillfully accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it is her artistry as a songwriter that can silence a room, uniting her lyrical prowess with breathtaking melodies that linger long after they are sung.
Her newest collection of songs is a deeply personal body of work examining every nook and cranny of love and loss. It is unflinchingly honest, and is the result of three years of soul-digging, experimentation, and fine-tuning - Madeleine has poured over every word. Nerve, the album created in the process (out August 2024) is her sophomore release, and it touches the exposed nerve left over from a breakup with a long-term lover and musical collaborator, the death of a soul-friend, the secret of an unrequited love, months of caring for a dying grandparent, and finding a curious peace in spite of it. It was produced by Josh Kaufman (Anaïs Mitchell, Bob Weir, Bonny Light Horseman) and recorded in four days in Kingston NY by engineer D. James Goodwin (The National, Fruit Bats, The Hold Steady).
She has toured extensively across Canada, Europe, and the UK sharing her music live at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Shetland Island Folk Festival, Vancouver Island Music Festival, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Summerfolk Festival of Arts and Crafts, among others. She is also a regular collaborator with JUNO award winning string quartet The Fretless, appearing with them in performances and on recordings as a vocalist and co-writer.
English Songwriter of the Year nominee (2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards) Producer of the Year nominee (2019 Western Canadian Music Awards)
Saturday, November 23, 8:00pm
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$30-$35
All tickets subject to service fees
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The West End Cultural Centre
November 22 2024
Doors at 7:00 ~ Music at 8:00
All Ages Welcome
Mia Kelly
CANCELLED
Hello Good Lovelies Fans!
Snow in Saskatchewan means that highways between Regina and Winnipeg are closed. The Good Lovelies are stuck in Regina. They can’t make it to Winnipeg for their Nov 20th show tonight, so sadly it is cancelled.
We are working on a new date, but that won’t happen for a while. So, we will be refunding tickets soon. Thank you for your patience.
A message from the band:
“Oh, Winnipeg…we regret to announce that tonight’s show at the West End Cultural Centre is cancelled due to unsafe road conditions and highway closures. We were so looking forward to being in the heart of Canada - we love Winnipeg so much and are so grateful to those who bought tickets for our show with Mia Kelly. We hope to see you in better weather down the road!”
Caroline, Kerri & Sue
See you next time everybody!
- Raine at The WECC
Folk
For fans of Wailin’ Jennies, Ward Thomas, or First Aid Kit
The Good Lovelies’ are bringing their Juno nominated record “We Will Never Be the Same” and much of their varied back catalogue across Western Canada this November 2024.
The trio, comprising Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore, are celebrated for their nostalgic sound that blends folk-roots, old-time swing, soul, and bluegrass, with touches of Pop mixed in for good measure.
Since their debut in 2006, the Good Lovelies have toured extensively, earning a JUNO Award, a SOCAN #1 Single, and four Canadian Folk Music Awards.
Mia Kelly is a singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec, who writes and performs in both French and English. Kelly enthralls listeners with a distinctive blend of Folk, Rock, and Blues and is making her mark in the Canadian folk music scene. Recently awarded Young Performer of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Kelly is swiftly gaining recognition as a poetic lyricist with a powerful and versatile voice. With her knack for adapting the stories of the people she has connected with in her life, Mia is an imaginative storyteller who channels her raw and vulnerable emotions through her expertly crafted songs.
Steve Poltz and Danny Michel are together again, weaving songs and stories into a one-of-a-kind experience. A night of playful energy, musical mischief, and spontaneous collaborations. Don’t miss the magic unfolding in real-time on November 19 at West End Cultural Centre.
Danny Michel
Danny is a versatile musician known for his eclectic style and thoughtful lyrics. His career highlights include collaborations with renowned artists, such as touring with Stuart McLean and working with Jane Goodall. In 2015, he collaborated with The Garifuna Collective from Belize, resulting in a critically acclaimed album and a successful tour. Additionally, he founded the DM Ocean Academy Fund to support scholarships for a community high school in Belize. In 2016, he released “Matadora,” exploring various themes such as environmentalism and pacifism. He also recorded “Khlebnikov,” an album inspired by his Arctic expedition, with arrangements by film composer Rob Carli. Besides music, Danny is active in advocating for musicians’ rights and environmental causes, and he produces short films and hosts a comedy/sci-fi/music show called “Dan’s Space Van.”
Steve Poltz
Steve Poltz consistently declares each show as the greatest of his life, maintaining an infectious energy that has made him a live phenomenon. With a diehard fanbase and appearances at renowned festivals worldwide, Poltz’s music has seeped into pop culture through collaborations with various artists. Despite numerous albums and critical acclaim, he approaches each performance with the same enthusiasm. For Poltz, every gig is an opportunity for greatness, both for himself and his audience.
Tune In Youth Music Lessons
This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.
4-6 PM
Ages 8-18
Caregivers and younger siblings welcome
The Winnipeg Arts Council is proud to present Sing me a song you’ve (never) heard before, an exploration of words that give us place, a sense of home in the unknown.
It’s all part of City of Song: a celebration of Winnipeg’s 150th birthday taking place throughout 2024. City of Song showcases the best of Winnipeg’s talents and creates spaces for Winnipeggers to engage in the power of singing with friends and neighbours across the city.
Featuring artists from across disciplines, Sing me a song… is the world premiere of Too Far to Walk, a song cycle composed by Karen Sunabacka with poetry by John Samson Fellows. Sunabacka takes existing text from Samson Fellows’ work as lyricist for The Weakerthans and as a solo artist, and resets them with new original compositions for piano (Lisa Rumpel) and voice (Aaron Hutton).
This exciting new work was commissioned with the generous support of the Winnipeg Arts Council and City of Song, and will be performed by Lisa Rumpel and tenor Aaron Hutton, two of the city’s most renowned and in-demand operatic musicians. The night will also include a special collaboration between Winnipeg Poet Laureate Chimwemwe Undi and cellist Nathan Krahn, as well as a performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Theresa Thor.
Full bios of all performers are available on the City of Song website
This event is presented in partnership with 101.5 UMFM.
For tickets and additional information, please visit www.cityofsong.c
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Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$11.98
All tickets subject to service fees
Help us raise funds to advocate for an end to poverty in Manitoba!
Make Poverty History Manitoba is back with our awareness and fundraising concert. The event will be hosted by CBC radio host Faith Fundal and features Andrina Turenne and LOGs with Greg MacPherson. This is an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate and to build our movement for change.
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$25
All tickets subject to service fees
Screening of short films
The Women’s Adventure Film Tour is back with its highly anticipated 8th season. It features an exhilarating selection of 8 new short films that showcase the inspiring journeys of remarkable women who have fearlessly pursued adventure in various fields. This year's tour promises to captivate audiences with incredible stories of determination, courage, and triumph.
The Women’s Adventure Film Tour has been celebrated for its unique approach to showcasing women achieving their adventurous goals. Unlike traditional adventure films focusing solely on extreme feats, this tour aims to inspire everyone to step outside their comfort zone and challenge their boundaries – their personal Everest. It's a celebration of bravery, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit within us.
This event is co-presented by The West End Cultural Centre, and local independent outdoor outfitter, Wilderness Supply. We are proud to collaborate to bring attention and encouragement to women in outdoor sports and outdoor spaces. 6 women-owned businesses will have displays set up at the event. Come take in some inspiration, and meet some local folks who love the outdoors! The outdoors is for everyone!
Wednesday November 13th West End Cultural Centre
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$20
All tickets subject to service fees
