Blueberry Bluegrass Fest
Widely acclaimed for its down-home hospitality, the Blueberry Bluegrass Festival is ready to host a full roster of roots musicians.Taking place Aug. 3 to 5 in Stony Plain, it’s a full three days of main-stage shows, jams and workshops.
Musical highlights include bluegrass powerhouses Jeff Scoggins and Colorado, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, as well as The Travelin’ McCourys.
Far from being a one-note affair, the event's organizers have invited former Morinville fiddle champion Calvin Vollrath to lead the Friday night dance.
And St. Albert’s Jim and Penny Malmberg will play a couple of gigs of their one-of-a-kind blend of bluegrass, old-time swing, folk and jazz.
But at the heart of the festival is a series of jams ranging from hosted circles to spontaneous jams around the campfire. Everyone is invited to bring instruments and play, or just sit back and watch.
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Century Casino wows
We’re One World Band, commonly known to fans as W.O.W., steps it up with their high-energy Top-40 dance tunes at Century Casino on Aug. 3 and 4.Led by founder and music director Geris Guanzon (former keyboardist and musical director for The Platters), the dynamic eight-piece group produces an act as good an any Las Vegas show.
Their hit list borrows from multiple luminaries including Whitney Houston, James Brown and AC/DC to Adele, Justin Bieber and Garth Brooks.
Showtime is 9 p.m. at 24 Boudreau Dr. Free.
