Northern Groove

For every young guitar player growing up in a small town, Colin James’ story is their story – one of drive, passion, ambition and a strong sense that their destiny lay beyond the safe confines of home.

Looking back on a career that now spans two decades, Colin has walked through more than just a few doors to reach the level of success that he enjoys today. He continues to record the music that he loves (having just released his 12th CD, “Rooftops and Satellites”) has sold multi-platinum many times over, and his concert tours continue to sell out coast to coast.

A consummate professional and a superb guitarist, Colin is a musician’s, musician. The confidence that comes with maturity can be heard in his voice and seen in his electrifying stage performance. He does what comes naturally – he always has – he knows no other way and no other life.

Colin James will be appearing live at the Cultural Centre on Sunday, October 30th at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are available at the box office, by phone at (250) 785-1992 and online.  All seats are $45.00.

Just because things have always been done a certain way, does not mean it is the only way to do them. This is exactly how Joseph te Bulte has recently approached his music. Joseph worked backwards, by getting the gig and using it as motivation to build up his song repertoire. 

JD Fitzgeralds has got some great entertainment coming up!

On Tuesday, September 20th, Naomi Shore and Lindsay Pratt are taking the Tuesday Night Performance Series stage. You may have heard them separately, but together Naomi and Lindsay are perfectly dynamic. Watch Lindsay pick a melody on the strings as Naomi tickles the piano keys or just simply listen to their voices harmonize. Beware... they sing their way into your heart. Plus, they are awesome fun together and you can count on a quirky show!

On Saturday, September 25th, it's Jam Time! Some of the JD Fitz favorites are gonna take the stage and play the night away. Head down to JD's to hear some local talent play some great music. 

Stay tuned for more info about upcoming JD shows. Here's a hint as to what's coming soon: a show with a stone, a double d show, and a show by a guy who's name rhymes with Brian Shmenassey.

Barb Daley's sketches are fantastic -- These were created last night at the Harpdog Brown concert last night at the Lido Theatre featuring Harpdog Brown, Graham Guest, and Andrew Bourcet.  Barb was gracious enough to share them with us on our Facebook Page, and we wanted to share them with you.

What a great way to capture the event!  Please leave comments below!

To find out more about Barb Daley, checkout her website.

Jackfish has got another awesome live show coming up! On September 29th, come experience the live musical talents of Devon Coyote.

Devon grew up in the Okanagan and previously played in the duo "Devon and Kevin". His current solo career has taken off and he was nominated for “New Artist of the Year” at the 2009 B.C. Interior Music Awards. He plays a captivating show with his eclectic, foot stomping, sliding-steel guitar and harmonica driven rhythms. From rock 'n roll to folk and blues, Devon's diverse sound makes for a wildly exciting show.

Devon Coyote’s Tricolour EP is available for download at www.devoncoyote.com

Head to Jackfish Dundee's on Thursday the 29th for Devon Coyote - Double Barstock Highballs are on special for $7! Check out more info and specials at www.jackfishdundees.com

If you enjoy country new or old, you will love the vibrant voice of Daria -- from classic country to trendy, her mix of vocals and instrumental is a powerful combination that will keep you entertained throughout the show. You will keep coming back to hear the music, and enjoy her charm and humor.

Come down and check out the show at Egan's Pub on Friday, September 16th at 8 pm!

If you love Bon Jovi – then make no mistake, this is not a ‘vague imitation’ or ‘local-bar copy band’. There are absolutely no ‘karaoke’ tracks, no pre-recorded background vocals/instruments, and no wigs! Blaze Of Glory looks and sounds so much like Bon Jovi even the most discerning Bon Jovi fans are amazed.

So, I've recently been hearing from many people across the map that Egan's is closing and/or is already closed. Considering we at Northern Groove work with Egan's quite closely with events and promotion I was interested finding out the full story.

The verdict -- Nope, not a chance!

Egan's has been focusing on it's pub experience and has decided to temporarily close the resturaunt until the right time.  There are some new events on the horizon that we can't talk about yet, and some other exciting things (insert mystery here).

In other news -- The Egan's Open Mic has been off the hook and so this last Wednesday I decided to take some pics of the event to show everyone what's been happening!  Enjoy! :)

"Part experimental, part banjo-art-pop-rock, the band has a wide-ranging sound --- all of which they do well."     - Mac Bartine, Knoxville Jukebox

A catchy little indie band from Charlottesville, Virginia, The Anatomy of Frank is composed of Kyle, Chris, Jimmy, Erik, and George. Their music is usually described as "catchy". Also "unique", "eclectic", and "psychedelic electronic glory".

The Anatomy of Frank likes touring in strange places and sleeping on your floors. 

The Anatomy of Frank does not claim to know/care enough about politics to argue effectively. But it reserves the right to complain about it when it is artistically relevant.

The Anatomy of Frank believes music is good for many things. Among these are dancing recklessly, sitting motionlessly, percolating, sobbing privately, weeping publicly, destroying things, getting into relationships, getting out of relationships, nurturing a good mood, enunciating a bad mood, entertaining a fantasy that you are more badass than your social situation allows you to be, accepting that you are average in many ways, believing that you are extraordinary in others, laughing, screaming, and jumping.

Catch Kyle Woolard of The Anatomy of Frank on the tour stop at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery on September 26th at 7 pm. For more info call the Dawson Art Gallery at 250-782-2601 or leave us a comment below!

On October 14th the North Peace Cultural Centre welcomes the  Abrams Brothers, a Canadian bluegrass phenomenon!