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If you are an entertainer looking for an opportunity to showcase your talents to entertainment buyers from fairs from across Canada, showcasing at the Annual C.A.F.E. Convention is a great opportunity.
The 2010 C.A.F.E. Convention in Calgary, Alberta, will have many opportunities for strolling, variety, and musical showcasing through the four-day convention.
Apply for a showcase today! ***DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 3RD***
Potential help in funding your showcase costs can be found at FACTOR. The Foundation To Assist Canadian Talent On Records (FACTOR) is a non profit foundation that provides funds for the Canadian recording industry. FACTOR is dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian independent recording industry.
If you are interested in showcasing at the C.A.F.E. Convention, contact contact the C.A.F.E. office at info@canadian-fairs.ca or call 1-800-663-1714 ext. 227.
Showcase Entertainers for the 2009 convention:
Ian Stewart “The Hypnotist”
For over a decade Ian Stewart has used his rapid induction methods and comedic ability to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Hypnotists! Your audience will be amazed, while laughing the whole time! Appearances include David Letterman, Jay Leno and even Ripley’s Believe it Or Not!
Contact: Ian Stewart
Tel: 902-890-87211
1-877-hyp-show (497-7469)
Web: www.ianstewart.ca
Paradox the Robot
Andre’s awesome versatility allows him to perform anywhere on the grounds. There goes Charlie Chaplin, Bolt the Robot and Mr. Soup entertaining a line-up, making everyone laugh at the food court and dazzling the audience on stage. Paradox the Robot’s hilarious characters and impressive robotic moves make him a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Contact: Andre Clerin
Tel.: 418-649-5319
Email: info@paradoxtherobot.com
Website: www.paradoxtherobot.com
The Human Statue
Kate Mior
From informal street corners to world-class festivals, Kate has performed her unique living statue installations and hilarious slapstick mime acts across Canada, the US, Europe and Asia, picking up an impressive array of variety skills along the way: from follow mime to juggling machetes, Kate is a highly skilled character artist who creates unique shows from poignant and contemplative to downright hilarious.
Contact Brian Wilson, Orbital Talent
Tel: 1-877-269-4897
Email: info@orbitalent.ca Website: www.orbitalent.ca
The Cowguys
The Cowguys deliver with 15 years of experience at over 200 various festivals, corporate, school and special events. Trained by instructors from Ringling Brothers Clown College he delivers hilarious, fast paced, family oriented shows.
“Perfect blend of comedy, showmanship, and yo-yo mastery: the children were riveted!” (Sam Caldicott, Canadian Children’s Museum)
Contact: Brian Wilson, Orbital Talent
Tel: 1-877-COW-GUYS
Email: bri@cowguys.com
Website: www.cowguys.com
Maritime Marionettes
Internationally recognized for their artistic excellence and high quality family entertainment, Heather and Darryll Taylor create their productions from concept to finished performance. The visuals of the show are performed with eloquent shadow puppets and exquisitely made marionettes.
Contact: Heather Taylor
Tel: 1-877-917-4697
Email: taylor@maritime-marionettes.com
Web: www.maritime-marionettes.com
Sidney York
“Sidney York”, the creative alter ego of Brandi Sidoryk, York has grabbed the Canadian music industry by its collective ear with the recent release of her debut album.
Since its release, the album has made a marked appearance on the Maple Music Top Sellers List and the national campus radio charts. Best Newcomer, Calgary Folkfest ‘08 Best Song, South Country Fair ‘09
Sidney York - “An artist and an album to be reckoned with.”
Contact: Brandi Sidoryk
Tel:403-651-1443
Email: brandi@sidneyyork.com
Website links: www.sidneyyork.com
www.myspace.com/sidneyyork
www.sonicbids.com/sidneyyork
Jimmy Rankin
Jimmy Rankin is an award-winning solo artist and a lead singer, guitarist and songwriting lynchpin behind Celtic-pop heroes, The Rankin Family. Jimmy’s eclectic songwriting style fuses elements of roots, Celtic and pop music with the story-telling tradition of his native Cape Breton. Awards include: 5 Junos, 25 ECMAs, 6 SOCAN Awards, 4 CCMAs, 2 CRMAs
Contact: Mia Nishi Rankin, Song Dog Music Co. Ltd.
Tel: 902-423-7099 Fax: 902-446-0717
Email: mia@jimmyrankin.com
Web: www.jimmyrankin.com
The Grass Mountain Hobos
The Hobos’ swing, bluegrass, blues, and folk infusion make for a carousing performance with music full of humour and musicality. This old-time string band has received a standing ovation from every festival crowd to which they have played. The Hobos engage audiences both young and old. Their music drives and swings while they stomp - the crowd smiles and joins in.
Contact: Josh Ellis Tel: 902-853-5552
Email: info@grassmountainhobos.com
Web link: www.grassmountainhobos.com
Grand Dérangement
Grand Dérangement is a French Acadian music group from Baie Sainte Marie, Nova Scotia. It is a mix of French traditional music, Celtic, rock and Louisiana rhythms. Started in 1998, this group has been touring extensively in Canada, the US, and Europe, bringing the house down with stepdance guitar, fiddle. percussion and talented vocals.
Contact: Daniel Le Blanc, Les Prod. GD Inc.
Tel: 902-769-2399 Fax: (902)769-2399
Email: grand_derangement@yahoo.com
Website: www.grandderangement.com
The Keats
The Keats released their debut album “Good to be Home.” a mix of roots, county, and pop with some undeniable sibling harmony that has long been a favorite in country music. The twin sisters, Jolene and Sharlene Keats, have given notice that they have arrived. The Keats cut their teeth on good ol’ Newfoundland foot stompin, mandolin and fiddles tunes, story telling, cry in your beer, sittin around the table kind of music. The Keats leave audiences wanting more.
Contact: Greg Thomas, Grelin Entertainment
Tel: 403-228-1880 Email: greg@grelin.com
Jolene Keats Email: jlkts@mta.ca
Web: www.myspace.com/thekeatsmusic
J.D.Clarke
With five nationally-charted singles on country radio, JD Clarke is one of country’s newest up-and-coming singer/songwriters. JD grew up in the rural community of West Gore, nestled in the Rawdon Hills of Nova Scotia. His music touches the heart and his performances always feature audience participation.
Contact: Robert Baird, BAM Baird Artists Management Product/ Service
Tel: 416-887-2151
Website: http://www.jdclarke.ca
Mystic Drumz
Unique, multi-media, rhythm and sound programs specialize in World Music and focus on the Environment. Hands-on interactive performances showcase eclectic international percussion instruments from around the world, linking Geography to sounds, rhythms to Science, and laughter to learning.
Contact: Robert Baird, BAM Baird Artists Management Product/ Service
Tel: 416-887-2151
Website: http://www.mysticdrumz.comb
The Puppet Tamer
Through Cheap Trickery and Genuine Magic the Puppet Tamer (Master ventriloquist Tim Holland) convinces the audience of the dangers inherent in the taming of ferocious and uncooperative puppets. And that’s not all!...Unicycling, death defying stunts and snazzy costuming are all part of this show for all ages.
Contact: Tim Holland
Tel: 1-866-919-9003
Email: info@puppettamer.com
Web: http://www.puppettamer.com
Everything Fitz
Everything Fitz is a family band featuring the high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing of four of Canada’s finest young musicians. Their unique stage show combines a variety of musical styles- everything from Celtic, bluegrass, western swing, to entertaining novelty tunes and choreographed step dance routines. Julie (19), Kerry (18), and Tom (15) are all champion fiddlers and provide intricate 3-part fiddle harmonies as well as solo improvisations on fiddle and mandolin. Additional instrumentation includes Pat (20) on percussion along with parents Pam and Paddy providing accompaniment on piano and bass guitar.
Contact: Greg Thomas, Grelin Entertainment
T: 403-228-1880 E: greg@grelin.com
Website: http://www.everythingfitz.ca
Showcase Entertainers for the 2008 convention:
Sean Watson - This spellbinding Illusion show is not just a magic show; it's Mastery of Magic Fused with Comedy. He has over 20 years magical experience in practically every type of venue in Canada and around the world. Sean has won great acclaim at venues such as the Las Vegas Hilton, MGM Grand Casino, the renowned "Carnival" in Brazil, and fairs across North America. Sean's show has become a real crowd pleaser for audiences of all ages and is adored by his fans wherever he goes.
"Sean, how did you do that?…that's absolutely amazing! You are the best magician I have ever seen!" -Kiefer Sutherland
You won't find another band that mixes quality sound and comedy entertainment quite like Dirty Dishes. Their mix of country, bluegrass and gospel music with a sassy, dirty-old-jeans demeanor absolutely delights their audiences. Their ease with comedy and tongue-in cheek style and their tight three part harmonies really set these ladies apart. Since Suzie, Alison & Lisa met, they've been wowing audiences at Clubs around Toronto, at the Luminato Festival,Toronto International Buskerfest, the Niagara Wine Festival, Westerner Days in Alberta and their extremely successful Annual Jamboree and Bake Sale to name a few. They also released their first CD, "Dirty Dishes Done Dirt Cheap" this Summer to great response. If you're looking for 3 great entertainers that really deliver, Dirty Dishes is your band.
Website: http://www.dirty-dishes.ca Email: info@dirty-dishes.ca
Deuces Wild - Abbey Powell and Jason Hastie are the driving forces behind this spirited and energetic duo. Both are seasoned an accomplished performers with previous musical experience going back 17 years. Both Jason and Abbey originally hail from Saskatchewan but call Calgary home now. By combining their diverse musical backgrounds 5 years ago they discovered a combustible chemistry as a duo. They are currently celebrating the success of their second single “Beautiful Something” on Canadian Country Radio and are excited about the release of their debut album this fall! Deuces Wild’s fresh country sound, passionate, original songs and strong, brilliant harmonies is sure to leave you inspired and wanting more.
"A Farce to be Reckoned with", Bonnie Kilroe is a musical-comedy celebrity impersonator. She is part Vaudevillian comic, torch singer and sexy siren all packed into a Parade of Parody! Think Lucille Ball meets Mae west meets Jessica Rabbit. Live performances by Cher, Barbra Streisand, Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, and famous country legend, Patsy Cline. Her show is wildly entertaining, filled with lots of laughs and hilarious interaction with audience participants! A one-woman show, she not only looks, sounds, acts, and sings like the divas mentioned above but also does Liza Minelli, Dolly Parton, Mae West, Bette Midler and Madonna.
Website: www.celebrity-imposters.com/recent/reviews.html
Email: celebrityimposters@shaw.ca Madonna, Julie Andre
Marcoux Corner is a four piece a-cappella group that combines harmony that will make you rethink your attitude about music. It is, beautiful and full of so much energy you can’t help but tap your toe and grin from ear to ear. That is what separates Marcoux Corner from everyone else on the scene today, toe-tapping FUN. Kevin, Brent, Josh and Dave step onto the stage and the audience becomes part of the show. These guys don’t stand up there and just perform; they engage everyone through the sheer force of their individual personalities. There is simply not a crowd these guys don’t amaze performing for such as General Mills and the Disney Corporation as well as Thrivent Financial and IBM.
Website: www.glberg.com Email: Tim@glberg.com
The Essentials are a Toronto based vocal / A Cappella that have toured worldwide and have release 5 top selling CDs. They're a very polished group that prides themselves on being great entertainment for all ages. You may have seen them singing the national anthems for NBA or NHL televised games OR in a CBS movie that plays every Christmas called "A Holiday Romance" staring Naomie Judd and Andy Griffith. Their show is high energy, interactive, full of laughs and of course great recognizable music from the 50's to modern day. You can find lots of video / audio clips on their site.
http://www.essentialsmusic.com Email: mark@watsonentertainment.com OR 905.637.8188
For the past 20 years, Dan Duguay has performed around the world as DAN THE ONE MAN BAND. Combining a multitude of instruments, with a vast repertoire of songs, Dan has a great ability to add fun and excitement to a fair or festival atmosphere. Dan loves to improvise his surroundings into the performance and use volunteers to help out with the show. His mix of off beat humour with on-beat music, comes together to create a fun, toe tapping, unique, highly interactive, light-hearted show that will delight all ages. New for 2009 is Dan’s tribute to Johnny Cash, Johnny Crash Boom Bang! Look for Dan as The Dan in Black!
Website: www.DanTheOneManBand.com Email: dan@dantheonemanband.com
BlackSalt and Brenda Q invite you to enjoy the laughter and live the experience of "A Vacation for the MIND!". Here is an act with wide demographic appeal. More than a magic show, more than a hypnosis show; a crowd pleasing, interactive event.
BlackSalt and Brenda Q are the stars of 15 episodes of magic; broadcast on CTV affiliates. They annually headline a multitude of corporate functions across Canada and are recognized cruise ship entertainers in both the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Enjoy their showcase, visit their hospitality suite and meet them at the Trade Show.
www.blacksalt.ca Email: blacksalt@blacksalt.ca
Three words best describe Terrance B’s performances, fun, fun, fun! His mind-blowing stage shows are big on amazement, big on participation and big on laughter.
Internationally acclaimed entertainer, facilitator, and corporate motivator. His high-energy shows are tailored to perfection ensuring audiences have the most fun ever, being astonished, inspired and totally mesmerized. Terrance the Entertainer creates a spellbinding combination of humour, illusion and wonderment. His mesmerizing show captivates the disbelievers and engages everyone with laughter
Website: http://www.terranceb.ca Email: greg@grelin.com
Welcome to the playful world of Rainbow the Clown. Clowning is an age-old art; at it's best, Clowning brings laughter and chuckles in a way few entertainers can - the appeal is universal and ageless. This is clowning at its best. Rainbow is a second-generation clown, professionally trained at University of Wisconsin Clown Camp and Angel Acassio's school in Portland, Oregon. Rainbow brings to your event over a decade of professional experience. Please take the time to look over the website, once you've browsed please give Rainbow & Friends a call to discuss your needs - every event is different and we'd like to take the time to personally discuss how we can make yours a brilliant success.
Website: www.rainbow-the-clown.com Email: info@rainbow-the-clown.com
Four sisters, ages 9-13, make up this energetic and dynamic family-fiddling group from Chestermere, Alberta. The girls play fiddles, spoons, ugly sticks and clog with Mom accompanying on guitar. The Keister Family Fiddlers are entertainment for all ages. They will have you up dancing as the songs burn off their fiddles. This family is sure to provide you with an event full of music and dance.
“I would gladly recommend the Keister Family Fiddlers for any event that seeks an energetic, professional and authentic group of western musicians!” - Lindsay Ell, Festival Entertainment Coordinator - The Calgary Stampede
www.keisterfamilyfiddlers.com Email: baruch@accoladeentertainment.ca
Whiskey Jane is rock n roll in a cowboy hat!! Formed in the spring of 2006 in Vancouver, BC, this high energy/big attitude band has quickly become a fixture in the West Coast country scene. With influences ranging from Gretchen Wilson and Sugarland to Joan Jett, Whiskey Jane brings a fresh and exciting approach to New Country. Currently their debut single "Summertime", is receiving airplay from coast to coast, climbing the charts, reaching top thirty in hometown Vancouver B.C. Canada A top 100 in Canada! With a January 2009 album release and a full schedule for 2008/09, Whiskey Jane is making an impact on the Canadian country music scene!
Website: www.whiskeyjane.com Email: darren@noteable.net
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