Friday, November 24, 2006

Audience Feedback: Gary Fjellgaard & Valdy

Did you attend Gary Fjellgaard & Valdy's concert
at Horizon Stage on November 24 or 25?
If you did, please leave a comment telling us what you thought of the show, the stage, or anything else that made an impression on you.
Good or bad.
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Audience Feedback - HOJA

Did you see a cappella group HOJA at Horizon Stage on Thursday, November 23?
What did you think of the group? Did you like our venue? Tell us what you thought!
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Country Music Star George Fox will perform a third concert at Horizon Stage

With evening performances on Dec 15 & 16 already sold out Fox adds a matinee on the 16th.

If you’re a fan of Canadian country music star George Fox and you don’t already have tickets to one of his sold-out evening performances at Horizon Stage, never fear. George has added a 2 p.m. concert on Saturday, December 16. Because of the high demand for tickets A George Fox Christmas with Marlee Scott will now run once on December 15 and twice on December 16.
More than a dozen years after he left his family’s cattle ranch in Cochrane, Alberta George Fox is returning to his home province for a classic country Christmas. With numerous country music and Juno awards on his mantle, eight albums under his belt and a string of number-one hits, George has certainly made it to “the big time”. Still a down to earth kind of guy, George will ring in the holidays with classic carols and festive original pieces. Audiences can look forward to hearing such favourites as Silent Night, Six White Boomers and Three Little Pennies.
Joining George Fox on stage will be relative newcomer Marlee Scott. Born in Ontario, raised on Prince Edward Island and barely out of her teens, Marlee has already performed at the Big Valley Jamboree and the Merrit Mountain Music Festival. One of Global Country’s rising stars, her first single I Fall In Love Too Fast has received air-play across Canada.
Great seats are still available for the George Fox Christmas matinee at Horizon Stage on Saturday, December 16th. Tickets are just $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and seniors. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 962-8995 for more information or to purchase your tickets before this show sells out too!


Be sure to visit: www.georgefox.com, www.marleescott.com & www.horizonstage.com

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, The Edmonton Journal, CFCW, Royal Inn Express and Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck Barristers & Solicitors

Audience Feedback: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Did you see the Horizon Players production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie on November 16, 17 or 18? Do you have any comments about the show that you would like us to pass on to the Players?
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Thursday, November 16, 2006

See HOJA Video

To preview a cappella sensations HOJA on You Tube HERE
HOJA is performing at Horizon Stage on Thursday, November 23rd at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, November 13, 2006

Ian Tyson & Gary Fjellgaard & Valdy

All 5 of Ian Tyson's concerts in Jaunary are now sold out.
Both of Gary Fjellgaard & Valdy's concerts at the end of November are sold out.

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

High Energy A Cappella will Charm, Amuse and Amaze Audiences

HOJA scheduled to perform at Horizon Stage on November 23rd

Formed in the summer of 1998, high energy a cappella group HOJA (hoe-jah) originally hail from Saskatchewan. Brought together by a love of singing and performance, their passion can be easily seen the first second they step on stage. Favourites on the Edmonton Fringe and St Albert Children’s Festival outdoor stages, audiences of all ages will enjoy HOJA Up Close & Personal at Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Thursday, November 23rd.

All of the sounds in HOJA’s live show and on their recordings are created using only their voices. Each of the group’s members sing a variety of different parts, including bass, lead vocals, tenor and baritone, vocal percussion, instrumental sounds such as guitars and trumpets, and assorted sound effects. Great harmonies, energetic choreography, and a diverse selection of repertoire are presented in a uniquely entertaining performance style.

HOJA’s songs span every style of music, from doo-wop to rock and from country to disco, nothing escapes the transition to a cappella music. Audiences will cheer when they hear Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison), Cecilia (Simon & Garfunkel), 500 Miles (The Proclaimers), Friends in Low Places (Garth Brooks), I’m a Believer (The Monkees), Sweet Dreams (The Eurythmics), Stayin’ Alive (The Bee Gees), Video Killed The Radio Star (The Buggles) and numerous other well know tunes. Peppering their sets with humour and wit, HOJA are guaranteed to charm and amuse music lovers with a wide variety of tastes.

HOJA has wasted no time in establishing itself as one of Canada’s hardest working bands. Currently in their ninth year of nation-wide touring, they have already recorded four full length CD’s, with sales totaling over 20,000 copies. Over 2,500 audiences from BC to Ontario have experienced HOJA. Group members may have changed throughout the years but the ensemble’s spirit and zest have stayed the same. Last seen at Horizon Stage in 2002, HOJA has since performed at schools in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and all around the Edmonton area.

Horizon Stage is thrilled to present this talented and totally hip ‘boy band’. Don’t miss HOJA at Horizon Stage on Thursday, November 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are just $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and seniors. Call the Horizon Stage Box Office at 962-8995 for more information or to purchase your tickets today!

Be sure to visit:
www.horizonstage.com & www.fatcatuniverse.com

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: The Alberta Foundation For The Arts, Canadian Heritage, The Edmonton Journal and Birdsell, Grant, Gardner, Morck Barristers & Solicitors.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Audience Feedback: Denise Djokic & David Jalbert

Did you see Denise Djokic (cello) and David Jalbert (piano) at Horizon Stage on Saturday, November 4th?
Did you enjoy the show?
What did you think of our venue?
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Thursday, November 02, 2006

Sponsor Name Change & Thank-you

Capital City Savings, sponsor of Horizon Stage's CKUA, "Live on Alberta Stage's" concert series, have officially changed their name to Servus Credit Union.
Servus will be Alberta's largest credit union with branches throughout Alberta, including Spruce Grove and Stony Plain."
We would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors, especially local businesses like Servus Credit Union, Birdsell Grant Gardner Morck and Grove Pontiac!
Support the arts supporters - they are making a valuable contribution to their community!