I Love Nelson

Midwinter Hoedown

musiclessons — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:13:10 +0000

Nelson’s Old-time Dance and Social Club presents a Midwinter Hoedown at 7 PM on Thursday, February 9 at the Scout Hall, 310 Cedar St.

The evening features the lively music of Kootenay Kontraband: Craig Korth (banjo and guitar), Genie Sittig (fiddle), Catherine McGrath (mandolin), and David Feldman (upright bass).

David Feldman will also be calling the dances, a mix of straightforward contras, easy to learn circle dances, and the occasional Virginia Reel.

Bring your whole family (kids to grandma), indoor shoes, and water to drink. Snacks are provided.

Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.

Redgy Blackout w/ Daniel Sky-@ The Royal

The Royal — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:39:16 +0000

The Royal presents folk rockers, Redgy Blackout! These two talented young men are energetic, fun and interactive onstage. They’ll have you dancing and singing along immediately. Daniel Sky will open the show. Daniel is a uniquely energetic performer with a honey rasped voice and an electrifying pulse on stage. A great line-up…no doubt to be a fantastic night of music…and dancing of course.

Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.liveattheroyal.com and at the door.
Doors 8pm.

420 fridays @ kootenay time coffee spot

chesterbud — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:40:20 +0000

open mike
every friday afternoon aftertune(age)
all musical types are invited to either play or watch or speak or ________________.
the fire is on… the mike is on… the coffee’s always on… so we hope you are on
your way to the corner of Victoria and Kootenay street… just before the living bridge!
tell your friends

Ash Grunwald w/ In Media Res -@The Royal

The Royal — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:03:23 +0000

The Australian music award winner, radio DJ and one man blues singer/songwriter/guitar extraordinaire from the land down under is on a Canadian tour and will be bringing his popular roots and blues sound to the Royal to support his latest album, “Hot Mama Vibes”. Grunwald is a real treat, a soulful performer with a deep love of the blues…and he’s coming an awfully long way…make sure you see this show!

Opening the show are Vancouver’s indie rockers In Media Res. These guys are great! Their performances are renowned for their intense sound and energy on stage as well as their broken guitar strings.

Tickets $15 and available at Royal Espresso and www.liveattheroyal.com.
Doors 8pm.

Elvis

Chuck Henderson — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:35:21 +0000

All proceeds to suport your local Habitat for Humanity. Tickets are $25.00 per person which includes entertainment by Elvis Impersonator with Live Band. Tickets will be available at RHC Insurance in Nelson, The Brick in Castlegar, AM Ford in Trail, Petrocanada in Fruitvale, and in person or online at The Element. Live auction main items enclosed. Free raffle for a trip to Vegas. www.habitatwk.ca

Elvis Night

Chuck Henderson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:48:53 +0000

All proceeds to support your local Habitat for Humanity

Tickets are $25.00 per person which includes entertainment by Elvis Impersonator with Live Band. Tickets will be available at RHC Insurance in Nelson, The Brick in Castlegar, AM Ford in Trail, Petrocanada in Fruitvale, and in person or online at The Element
Live auction and there will be a raffle for a trip to Vegas. Our website is www.habitatwk.ca

Bessie and The Back Eddies -@ The Royal!

The Royal — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:21:59 +0000

Come dance to some old school R’n B featuring the dynamic vocal stylings of Ms Bessie Wapp backed up by the big sounds of the Back Eddies.

Doors 6:30pm. Showtime 7:15pm.
Tickets $12 or $22 and that includes dinner! Tickets are available at Royal Espresso, www.liveattheroyal and at the door.

Magic Bus w/ Deeps - Live at The Royal!

The Royal — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:32:14 +0000

A night of local electronic music and no cover!

Variety Shows with Estevan & Tracy Lynn

The Royal — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:36:34 +0000

Come experience some of Nelson and the area’s finest talent at our open stage. You just never know who might take the stage…hey maybe it’s you! Starts at 8:30pm.

Vortex Studios Presents… - @ The Royal

The Royal — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:51:32 +0000

Vortex studios in conjunction with the Royal are proud to present this monthly showcase of local talent. The folks at the vortex are excited to show nelson some of the areas most talented bands and performers. Each third Thursday of the month we will highlight a different artist/band from the kootenays hosted by THE VORTEX ENSEMBLE (nelsons very own LIVE GLITCH/MASH UP project) This is going to be an exciting night of new music and dance floor fun!

$5 @ the door
Doors 9pm.