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Hypnotist Sebastian Steel – Saturday, March 31^st at The Lido

Hypnosis is the most unique form of entertainment around. With some stand up comedy and improv acting, you will truly discover what the Sebastian Steel show is all about!

THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY SHOW:  19+

Sebastian Steel was first introduced to Hypnosis twelve years ago by a former hypnotist. After studying under him extensively, Sebastian’s fascination for this 'art' compelled him to vastly study the field of hypnosis. As a result, Sebastian has been successfully hypnotizing people ever since. Now, over a decade later, Sebastian has taken his experience in the entertainment industry, and his extensive understanding of the human mind and hypnosis, and compiled it into two hours plus, of comedy, drama, magic, music, and improvisation that leaves his audiences in stitches and on the edge of their seats in amazement and coming back for more.

Sebastian Steel has been performing in the entertainment industry for seventeen years. He has been trained in improv acting, television, radio, stage, and stand up comedy. Sebastian's hypnosis show has been rated one of the top three acts in Western Canada, and been the consistent act at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club every week for three years. He now has the longest running show in North America. With Sebastian Steel's background you can guarantee a night of non-stop laughter.

Sebastian has over 13 shows with 26 hours of suggestions, so you know you will experience a new and exciting show each time.

On Saturday, March 31^st, Sebastian Steel will be performing at The Lido...call today to reserve your table.

Tickets:

·         Advance - $20 (available at Systems, the FSJ Visitor Info Centre and The Lido)

·         RESERVATIONS - $25 (reservations are for bookings of 4 or more people)

·         At The Door - $30

For more information or to reserve a table or booth, please contact The Lido:

·         250-785-3011

·         www.thelido.ca

Luck Of The Irish Show
Featuring SUNSET SYMPATHY and Grande Prairie's ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN

***ALL AGES SHOW***

Saturday, March 17 at The Lido
Doors Open at 7:00pm; Show at 8:00pm

Tickets are $10 in ADVANCE - available at Systems, the FSJ Visitor Info Centre, The Lido and any of the SUNSET SYMPATHY crew.

Tickets will be $15 at THE DOOR

SUNSET SYMPATHY:
http://www.myspace.com/sunsetsympathy
https://www.facebook.com/SunsetSympathy

ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN:
http://www.myspace.com/arrivalofautumn
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arrival-Of-Autumn/136184496452501

www.thelido.ca
250-785-3011

Luck Of The Irish Show
Featuring SUNSET SYMPATHY and Grande Prairie's ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN

***ALL AGES SHOW***

Saturday, March 17 at The Lido
Doors Open at 7:00pm; Show at 8:00pm

Tickets are $10 in ADVANCE - available at Systems, the FSJ Visitor Info Centre, The Lido and any of the SUNSET SYMPATHY crew.

Tickets will be $15 at THE DOOR

SUNSET SYMPATHY:
http://www.myspace.com/sunsetsympathy
https://www.facebook.com/SunsetSympathy

ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN:
http://www.myspace.com/arrivalofautumn
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arrival-Of-Autumn/136184496452501

www.thelido.ca
250-785-3011

Comedy Detour presents comedian Mike Dambra with special guest Ken Hicks

ONE SHOW ONLY - FRIDAY, February 24 at The Lido

ADULT ONLY SHOW:  19+

Mike Dambra is the “Smart-Ass” King of comedy! If you’re a comedy fan, and you haven’t seen Mike yet, you’re in for a treat.

Celebrating his 25^th year in the business, Mike has become a comedy staple and a club favorite across both the United States and Canada.

Armed with the ability to adapt to, and interact with any audience, Mike offers up some brutal truths, some unforgiving views, and more than the recommended dose of laughs per minute.

Mike has toured with such acts as Rosie O’Donnell, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Howie Mandel. He’s also opened for Michael Bolton, Joan Jett, Leon Redbone and even the Jerry Springer Show. In 1987 and 1997 Mike claimed the “funniest Person in Rochester “ title.The Calgary Sun says, "Brush up on your sit-ups before you see this show otherwise your stomach muscles will hurt the next day...."

Mike Dambra will be performing at The Lido this coming FRIDAY – February 24^th...  You do not want to miss this show!!

Doors @ 7:00pm

Tickets:

$15 – Advance General Seating (available at Systems, the FSJ Visitor Info Centre and The Lido)

$20 – Reservations of groups of 4 or more

$25 – At The Door

For more information or to reserve your table, call The Lido @ 250-785-3011

www.thelido.ca

The Fort St. John Youth Advisory Council, also known as the YAC, will be hosting an electronic music event on February 10th entitled, “The Above Ground Underground”. This event will be the first of its kind for the YAC, which is a group of youth ages 13 to 19, who aim to enhance the quality of life for youth in Fort St. John by providing information, resources, and leadership to both their peers and City Council, while creating positive activities for young people to participate in.

Some of the recent projects the YAC has organized are the Big Bang rock concert featuring local and regional rock musicians and a fundraiser dance at Dr. Kearney where
$450 was raised and donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society for victims of last year’s earthquake and Tsunami in Japan.

The YAC plans to donate all proceeds from ticket sales from the Above Ground Underground event to the local SPCA. This event will take place at the Lido Theatre, featuring guest DJs: Netick, Gekko, Yoji, with headliner, Basscharger. The music style falls into the Electro/Dubstep genre. When asked why the group chose to host this type of event, member Madison Faminow replied, “I think it will be a great way to get kids involved in something fun and exciting. Who doesn’t like good music, snacks, and dancing? It’s going to be a great night!” Makaela Paynter, Secretary and long- time member of the YAC had this to say, “I want to host an even like this because it’s something different. Everyone likes a new experience, including myself. I am looking forward to having some fun and getting some feedback from the teen community.”

Doors will open at 7:30pm, with the event running until midnight. The show is 13+ and no alcohol will be permitted or served at this event. Tickets are $5 in advance and are being sold at the following locations: Fort St. John Visitor Centre, Retro Relics, and the Lido. Tickets will be available at the door for $10. For more information please contact the YAC via the City of Fort St. John’s Community Development Coordinator at 250-787-5791 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

See HONEYMOON SUITE on February 16, 2012 at The Lido

Tickets:

-          ADVANCE $50 - available at SYSTEMS, the FSJ Visitor Info Centre and The Lido
-          RESERVATIONS $55 - (4 or more people) - Call The Lido to reserve your table or booth - 250-785-3011
-          AT THE DOOR - $60 - Really...do you expect any left...we seat 250 people... BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP!!!

Johnnie Dee formed the first incarnation of Honeymoon Suite in Toronto in 1981, with original drummer Mike Lengyell, and established the nucleus of the band. They added 3 other players to round out the lineup with bass, keyboards and guitar. They worked hard in that first year but the lineup was short lived and changes were already in the air. In 1982, Johnnie was introduced to Derry Grehan by manager Steve Prendergast.  Deciding to work together, they re-formed Honeymoon Suite adding Ray Coburn on keys and then Grehan's former Steve Blimkie and the Reason bandmate, Dave Betts, on drums.

In 1983 they decided to enter the Homegrown Contest put on yearly by Toronto's Q107-FM radio station so Prendergast approached his friend and producer Tom Treumuth to produce a song for them. Based on the buying public's response, “New Girl Now won the contest and Bob Roper at WEA Canada was so impressed with the song and response that he signed the band right away.

Although a session player named Brian Brackstone played bass on the album, the band soon found themselves a permanent bassist in ex-Toronto member Gary Lalonde. Originally scheduled for release on Valentine’s Day, the milestone first album was released in June of 1984.

Throughout 1983 and 1984 Honeymoon Suite toured Canada and the US, consistently headlining club gigs and opening for such acts as Billy Idol, April Wine, Laura Branigan, Jethro Tull, The Kinks, and Bryan Adams. In 1984 the band was nominated for the 'Most Promising Group' Juno Award but did not win.

Propelled by the success of more singles from the album, 1985 saw the band begin to headline gigs throughout Ontario and the rest of Canada. A highlight was the presentation of an award at the 1985 Junos. By this time the first album had achieved platinum sales status. Almost 28 years later the album has now sold close to 400,000 units in Canada alone.

Honeymoon Suite’s second album was released on Valentine's Day 1986. 'The Big Prize' featured a rare appearance by Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson. It went platinum in Canada almost immediately and started selling steadily in the US. Tours in the States that year included opening stints for Heart, .38 Special, ZZ Top, Journey, Starship, and Saga. The band also headlined a sold-out show at the Kingswood Music Theatre just north of Toronto. Ray Coburn left and was replaced by Toronto whiz-kid keyboardist Rob Preuss (formerly of the Spoons). 1986 also saw the band win a gold award for 'Best Live Act' at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, the 'Group Of The Year' Juno and headline more dates in both Canada and some northern States

For album number three, the band went to Los Angeles in the winter of 1987 to record with Ted Templeman (Little Feat, The Doobie Brothers, Van Halen), and while there Dee was hit by a car at L.A.X. airport breaking his leg in several places and requiring surgery for a ten inch pin to help the leg heal properly. While recovering in hospital, Doobie Brother Michael McDonald was brought in to help out with the recording sessions; he wrote lyrics and sang back up on one song. The results of all the hard work was 'Racing After Midnight', a slightly harder-edged more guitar oriented album that spawned a European tour with Status Quo and a headlining tour of Canada - but little interest from the US.

Problems then surfaced with long-time management Head Office and after the group left the fold, keyboardist Ray Coburn returned to the band in time for WEA to release a 'best-of' compilation in 1989. Betts and Lalonde then took their leave and Coburn, Dee and Grehan began writing together again.

The trio returned to the studio in 1990 to craft 'Monsters Under The Bed' with Paul Northfield producing. The album featured Steve Webster ( from Billy Idol's band) on bass and Jorn Anderson on drums. Singles like "Say You Don't Know Me" and "The Road" did well in Canada but once again failed to make a dent in the US. They'd had songs played on TV's 'Miami Vice' and songs on two movie soundtracks ('Lethal Weapon II' and 'One Crazy Summer') and had won awards. Things were in perspective for them.

‘Lemon Tongue’ was released in Canada in 2001 on Bullseye Records and the Frontiers label in Europe.  A best of album was released on Warner in Canada as part of their Essentials series.

May 2007 saw the return of the original line up and the release of their latest release ‘Clifton Hill’  in 2008.

Honeymoon Suite continues to tour regularly and will be at The Lido, here in Fort St. John, on Thursday, February 16th, 2012.

STRAWBERRY JAM – Tuesday, February 7^th , 2012 

"The Sweet Taste of Local Music"

Doors Open @ 7:00pm. FREE ENTRY and magnificent entertainment! UNLIKE ANY BAR OR PUB...This event is for the "whole family"... Come and check out the talent found here in Fort St. John! ALL AGES WELCOME!

FEATURING:

Mick Jammer: Mick Jammer is originally from Kamloops, BC and moved to Fort St. John in 1989.  Mick is a self-taught musician, growing up playing his guitar in his bedroom.  Mick has been playin’ now for 30 years.  In 2008, Mick joined the band Leon’s Garage.  In 2009, Mick and his good buddy, Andy Donald, co-founded the band Unresolved.  Mick has a tremendous sense of humour and real passion for playing his music.  On Tuesday, February 7^th, come down to The Lido at 7:00pm and see Mick Jammer perform at Strawberry Jam.

Jordyn Busche: Jordyn's first public performance was on the Fort St. John Cultural Centre stage at the age of 8, and she has been singing ever since. In the summer of 2009 she travelled to Nashville and recorded a short CD, which was produced by Canadian country singer Gil Grand. Some of her influences include Michelle Branch, Jewel, City and Colour, and Jason Mraz, and she describes her music style as alternative/folk/singer-songwriter. She has had the opportunity to play local venues such as Egan’s, Whole Wheat and Honey, the Pomeroy, and the Lido over the past few years, opening for acts such as Brian MacMillan and Sean Hogan, and is looking forward to becoming more involved in the local music scene in the future. On Tuesday, February 7^th, come down to The Lido at 7:00pm and see Jordyn Busche perform at Strawberry Jam.

Mike Strandberg: Mike Strandberg is more than your average good-looking, astrophysicist, time travelling, maverick fighter pilot who enjoys extreme high altitude skydives in his free time... he is also a passionate music lover and singer/songwriter in his own right. Hailing from right here in Fort St John, Mike was raised on a healthy diet of good honest rock and sweet harmonies. Who would have thought that AC/DC, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin could share the bill with the likes of ABBA, Eagles and Fleetwood Mac! An unlikely combination that created a unique influence on his sound and style. Mike blends tasteful melodies and soulful grooves that leave you feeling good all night long... something you do not want to miss!! On Tuesday, February 7^th, come down to The Lido at 7:00pm and see  Mike Strandberg perform at Strawberry Jam.

For more information about Strawberry Jam, please call The Lido @ 250-785-3011

Who said "Rock is Dead"? – Enter…HARD HONEY

A band that encompasses all that is powerful and inspiring about rock n roll… 4 guys with guitars, drums and microphones. The first single “Hard Honey” creeps out of the gate and slams listeners with its powerful hooks and warm tones. They’ve invested in their own tour bus and are ready to take their music to the masses… from Canada to the world!

Hard Honey are a straight up, energy fuelled, ROCK BAND, based out of Calgary, AB, Canada. With members originating from Fort St. John, British Columbia and New Zealand. 
The band draw from a wide range of influences and musical inspirations, while aligning with an exciting POST-MODERN ROCK sound which offers listeners and concert-goers something relevant and refreshing.

"Hard Honey is for those about to rock... those who love classic rock like AC/DC, Def Leppard, Led Zeppelin, Sabbath, Soundgarden combined with an a new modern rock feel, this will be a refreshing trip to a new rock foundation”. - Kyle McKearney (Lead Vocals/Guitar)

With a nationwide Canadian tour under their belts and their debut full length album in the can (Produced by Matt DeMatteo (Danko Jones, Big Wreck), the boys are ready to take their signature sound to the world... without question, the world is ready!

On SUNDAY, February 12^th, HARD HONEY will be performing an ALL AGES CONCERT at THE LIDO

Doors Open at 1:00pm... call The Lido to reserve your seating...250-785-3011

Tickets sold at the door:

• Youth - $5:00
• Adults - $10.00

Check out the new “HARD HONEY” single here:  www.hardhoney.com    And TURN IT UP LOUD!!!

www.facebook.com/hardhoneymusic 
www.twitter.com/hardhoneymusic 
www.hardhoney.com

Ladies and gentlemen, PLAYING Aerosmith songs to attract attention is easy - BEING Aerosmith, however, now that is something completely different.

Let's start with vocals. Danny Deane is the drop in the drink that turns this party. He has what is needed from the lead singer of a Smith tribute - the crisp high end, the sustain, the "yeh-yeh-yeh-yeh", and most importantly, that neck-tickling Steve Tyler presence that makes Aerosmith fans feel right at home.

Next we have Andrew Laing and Dan Parker picking up their axes in the name of Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. Although Aersomith is more widely known for their vocals, you would be surprised at how easily a guitar player can make or break their signature sound. These guys have re-created one of the most bad-ass guitar duos of all time...

No, it's not Aerosmith, it's Aerosmith Rocks, the tastiest tribute you've ever gotten buzzed on!

Tickets (this is a 19+ show) :

• $25 Advance General Seating (available at Systems and the FSJ Visitor Info Centre)
• $30 for Reservations of four or more
• $35 at the Door

The Lido
250-785-3011
www.thelido.ca