COLDSNAP 2021- Feb 1

Just because the weekend will be over, doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! The Monday blues won’t get you down this time with Rock N Roll right around the corner! Rachelle Van Zanten is back with Elijah Quinn!

At 12:00 pm on Monday, February 1, Van Zanten will also be doing an Intro to Slide Workshop! Even better, the workshop is FREE thanks to the sponsors and funders! Advance registration is required in order for participants to receive the Zoom link to the workshop. Links will be sent out two days prior to the workshop. This is your chance to learn how to tune a guitar and learn some other guitar skills!

Here is the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3gKMERQAb1JNQY3vO2673l6hTZre1TbL1B0nCmz85H5OBWw/viewform

Here is another sneak peek of what you can be hearing from Rachelle Monday night at 7:30! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/rachelle-van-zanten/

Equipped with a powerful voice and a huge selection of instruments, Elijah Quinn is a genuine musical force and a joy to listen to. He has been in a band for seven years and has had lots of life experience that shows in the lyrics of his songs. Make sure to tune in at 7:30 pm so you don’t miss his songs! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/23/elijah-quinn/

More to come this week! Lots of great entertainment until Saturday, February 6! https://coldsnapfestival.com/coldsnap-2021-schedule/

COLDSNAP 2021- Jan 31

Looking for something to do with the kids this Sunday afternoon? Coldsnap presents an afternoon show with Rachelle Van Zanten you won’t want to miss! Not only is it great music for the kids but the adults will enjoy it just as much!

Sunday, January 31 at 1:00 pm tune in for blues-rock music. Rachelle Van Zanten is loved for her straight from the heart, gutsy, and intimate songs that can give voice to thunder and fire the hearts of all who join her in her passionate callings. https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/rachelle-van-zanten/

Later Sunday night there will be two more amazing performers! A great duo, Pharis & Jason Romero, and the excellent Marin Patenaude will be on at 7:30 pm.

Pharis and Jason Romero met in 2007 and have been creating amazing country and folk music ever since. They have released six records, toured all over, and enjoyed two Juno awards, multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, and performances on A Prairie Home Companion and CBC’s The Vinyl Cafe. Watch this show and you’ll be downloading all the music from them you can! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/pharis-and-jason-romero/

Marin Patenaude does it all! Not only is she a fantastic folk (and jazz) singer, instrumental in bringing the Arts on the Fly Festival to life, but growing up she did some landscaping, trained horses, went travelling, and so much more! All these experiences have made for some really beautiful songs you will want to listen to around 7:30 pm! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/marin-patenaude/

Coldsnap Schedule: https://coldsnapfestival.com/coldsnap-2021-schedule/
Coldsnap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/689832178343514

COLDSNAP 2021- Jan 30

Want to know who is performing next? Check out the schedule and stay in the loop! You won’t want to miss these talented artists! https://coldsnapfestival.com/coldsnap-2021-schedule/

Performing Saturday, January 30 at 7:30 we have Blue Moon Marquee and then Saltwater Hank.

Blue Moon Marquee has the energy and talent of a full band! They received a 2016 Maple Blues Award nomination for New Artist of the Year and were the most requested band for the 2016 TD International Jazz Festival circuit across Canada. This duo will get you up and dancing in no time! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/blue-moon-marquee/

Enjoy listening to folk music? Saltwater Hank is your guy! Growing up he would listen to his grandfather and uncles perform Hank Williams Sr. and other country favourites which you can tell influence his sound. He will have you begging for more! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/saltwater-hank/

For more information check out the Coldsnap Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/events/689832178343514

Big Brothers Big Sisters Winter Warm Up!

In need of something warm and cheerful on this chilly day? Big Brothers Big Sisters is having their first Winter Warm Up today! There are nine restaurants participating in the event so be sure to head down with the family and find your favourite hot chocolate before the night ends! What better way to spend a Wednesday evening than to grab some hot chocolate and have the proceeds go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Here are the restaurants to check out:

The Makerie Craft & Coffee Bar
Browns Social House
Nancy Os’
Betulla Burning
White Spot
Montanas
Oakroom Grill
Earls
Rockford Grill

COLDSNAP 2021 Kickoff! - Jan 29th

Coldsnap 2021 has arrived! From Friday, January 29th all the way until Saturday, February 6 we are blessed to have amazing acts! On the first day (January 29) we will hear from the amazing Maureen Washington and see the very talented mother and daughter Kelsey Abraham and Bella Rain Abraham perform.

Maureen is a Canadian/International Jazz singer. She is an accomplished jazz and blues vocalist, songwriter, and instructor who can sing anything from Jazz and R&B classics to originals. Catch the wonderful Maureen on January 29, 2021, at 7:30 pm to fall in love with Jazz! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/20/maureen-washington/

Kelsey Abraham performs men’s northern traditional and men’s grass dances. Bella Rain dances the junior girls jingle and has been for over 4 years. You won’t want to miss these two perform after Maureen on January 29! https://coldsnapfestival.com/2020/12/01/kelsey-and-bella-rain-abraham/

The event this year is online so make sure to tell your friends and enjoy some great entertainment! https://www.facebook.com/events/689832178343514

Coldsnap Schedule: https://coldsnapfestival.com/coldsnap-2021-schedule/

Live stream it here! http://coldsnapfestival.com/?fbclid=IwAR25CKpFPPas0s4qSA-8xalZaXVYEXzNi7Nfh5QGPxVKp9NbZ35uWa0QBxQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColdsnapFest

Celtic Fire: Season 16 Episode 14

On this episode: Dara Smith-MacDonald and Adam Young's album Lake Sessions is showcased throughout the show. Also tune in for tunes from Fàrsan, Deirdre Graham, Daimh, and the Dardanelles.

Celtic Fire: Season 16, Episode 13

A brand new brand with all-new names for this show becomes the theme song…Fàrsan with A' Mhisg a Chuir an Nollaig. They are a real toe-tapping band and have become the focus band of this part of Season 16. Along with Fàrsan, Còig comes back with some tunes throughout the show as the back music-providing toe-tapping band. Listen for Colette Cheverie, Cruinn, Colin MacLeod, and Cliar….and many more!

Regional power outages impacting multiple TELUS facililties

Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland are experiencing a disruption of service from TELUS. The disruption is linked to a “power outage impacting TELUS infrastructure”, TELUS’ Service Status website has said and, as such, “home services are experiencing a disruption, which may result in you being unable to make or receive calls.” The website says that services such as home phone, mobile text, voice and data services have all been affected by the outage. As of an update that was issued at 4:23 pm today, “Technical teams have been engaged and investigation is ongoing.” You may follow the website for further details and to stay up to date on the service blackout as the situation unfolds here:

https://www.telus.com/en/on/outages

It's Official- Coldsnap 2021 is Happening!

Coldsnap 2021 is gearing up for their 2021 live music festival. Only this time, everything will be live-streamed on the Coldsnap website for no charge thanks to their many sponsors! Get in on all the music from January 29th until February 6th.

This year’s lineup includes contributions from Danny Bell and his Disappointments, Elijah Quinn, Kelsey & Bella Rain Abraham, Blue Moon Marquee, Marin Patenaude, Naomi Shore, Lorissa Scriven, Pharis & Jason Romero, Maureen Washington, Mark Perry, Alex Cuba, Marcel Gagnon, Kym Gouchie, Saltwater Hank, and Rachelle Van Zanten.

For more updates, visit them at their website, or at their Facebook and Twitter.

Want to volunteer to help? Apply here.

All images courtesy of coldsnapfestival.com