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IN THE HOUSE FESTIVAL

Friday, June 4th, 2010
 7-8:45 pm
  9-11 pm
Europe at Your Feet
TBA
Hot Club of Mars
Zeellia
Xastouki		 Xposé!
TBA
The Wet Spots
Performers TBA
First Things First
TBA
Performers TBA
 Salsa Me Silly
TBA
Michael Gabriel Rosen
Estilo Cubano Dance Team
Tanga

Saturday, June 5th, 2010
 2-3:45 pm
  4-5:45 pm
  6-7 pm
  7-8:45 pm
  9-11 pm
Sirens of Song
TBA
No Shit Shirleys
Erica Mah
Joanna Chapman-Smith
 Lyrical Luxuries
TBA
Yvette Narlock
The Grand Trine
The Colorifics		 Dinner    
Hour		 Thundering Word
TBA
Bill McNamara
Mary Gavan
RC Wesloski
Bryant Ross
Other performers TBA		 Backyard Films
TBA
Films TBA
Urban Ink Cabaret
TBA
Performers TBA
 Classical
TBA
Performers TBA		 Dinner
Hour		 Hip Hop Non-Stop
TBA
BPM
Influents
 House of Mirth
TBA
Jamie D. Grant
Mind of a Snail Puppet Co.
Other performers TBA

Sunday, June 6th, 2010
 2-3:45 pm
  4-5:45 pm
  6-7 pm
  7-8:45 pm
  9-11 pm
World of Dance
TBA
Performers TBA
 Children’s show
TBA
Will Stroet
Dixie Star Storytelling		 Dinner    
Hour		 Marvels of the Middle East
TBA
Raha Ensemble
 Grand Finale
TBA
In partnership with Chris Murdoch
Soul
TBA
Jayson Hoover Jr. and the Allnighters
Téa

 Good Music Indied 
TBA
    
Miss Mercury
Miaou Miaou
Other performers TBA


 Dinner
Hour		 Funk-tastic
TBA
Performers TBA

Performers:

Europe at Your Feet

Hot Club of Mars
www.hotclubofmars.com 		Hot Club of Mars:   Vancouver's Hot Club of Mars has been swinging for a few spins around the sun, though things have been really heating up with the addition of chateuse Deanne Knight. Adding a magic sparkle to the sound "D" writes tunes with as much pizzazz as when she delivers them! This high-energy acoustic 7-piece inspires toe tapping and dancing to some fabulous old Gypsy jazz tunes of the 20s, 30s and 40s.

zeellia
www.zeellia.com 		Zeellia:   Zeellia is the Ukrainian word for herb as well as the power of herbs to effect reality, to conjure. Vancouver's own musical Zeellia, is a five member ensemble established in 1991. Led by Beverly Dobrinsky, they weave a mystical spell, singing and playing Slavic folksongs and dances from Ukraine, the Balkan and Baltic States, and the Canadian prairies. It is Slavic Soul, rooted in the traditional with a contemporary edge, connecting the past with the present and the old country with the new.

xastouki
www.myspace.com/xast0uk1 		Xastouki:   Xastouki has been together for almost 4 years playing various genres of Greek music from Rembetica to Laika.



First Things First

Xpose

wet spots
www.wetspotsmusic.net 		The Wet Spots:   Internationally acclaimed cabaret duo The Wet Spots (Cass King and John Woods) write the most elegant songs about sex that you will ever hear. The pair presents an image that is vaudevillian, oversexed, and weirdly Canadian. Think sex club by way of Monty Python. Using a lively blend of original songs, audience interaction, spanking and singalongs, The Wet Spots draw their fans into a world where the libido is celebrated and satirized.

Salsa Me Silly

tanga
www.tanga.ca 		Tanga:   Tanga is Vancouver's hottest Latin dance band, bringing the exciting sounds of salsa dura and Latin jazz to audiences across the West Coast. This high-powered salsa orchestra has been packing dance floors since 2005 with their mix of original salsa, popular Latin hits and classic songs. Formed by trumpeter Malcolm Aiken, Tanaga is an all-star band of Vancouver's best musicians. They blend smoldering grooves, sizzling horn solos, and fiery vocal harmonies, spicing it all up with a touch of their own West Coast flavour.

Michael rosen
 		Michael Gabriel Rosen:   Michael Gabriel Rosen (Màs Movement) fell in love with Cuban Salsa in 2002 in Santiago de Cuba. In 2004, he was trained as an instructor by Dos con Dos dance school in Quebec City. As a dancer, Michael has danced in the Dos con Dos dance troupe, is currently dancing with Estilo Cubano and has recently co-created Màs Movement Manifestation. Michael's extensive training in facilitation (Power of Hope, Check your Head, Safeteen) contributes to the positive and inclusive learning environment in his classes. He is particularly skilled at giving precise feedback and balancing group and individual needs. Michael, who came to salsa as a foreigner  (or yuma). is grateful to be working with this powerful form of cultural expression. He sees Cuban salsa as a way to experience joy and connection as well as an avenue for social change and personal development.

Estilo Cubano
www.salsaestilocubano.com 		Estilo Cubano Dance Team:   When Karlos Reyes came to Canada in 2003 from Cuba, he brought with him his country’s love and passion for music and dance, salsa in particular and especially the unique dance form known as “Rueda de Casino.” Karlos formed the Estilo Cubano Dance Team in 2006. Estilo Cubano has become well known for their lively and highly entertaining performances. Their most recent appearances include the Annual BC Cancer Agency Fundraiser, Trout Lake’s Latin Festival, Canada Day Celebrations, Salsa Night at the Atlantis Club, Latin Night at the Polish Community Centre and numerous events at restaurants in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Estilo Cubano also performs at private engagements.

Sirens of Song

no shit shirleys
www.noshitshirleys.com 		The No Shit Shirleys:   The Shirleys are an all-female acapella septet that packs a real punch. And it's a punch that fights back against injustice, intolerance, hopelessness and despair. For the past 3 years, The Shirleys have been carefully selecting songs from around the world that reflect humanity's common hopes and aspirations for a better, more joyful world. The sing everything from Cuban Carnival music and tragic Russian love songs to sweet Mandarin flirtations and wrenching Appalachian protests. The mission: to promote joy, love and happiness through singing and - if possible - to save the world. Is it possible? We say YES!

erica mah
www.ericamah.com 		Erica Mah:   Erica Mah is a Vancouver based songwriter with small town roots and big talent. Born and raised in Smithers, BC, she captures the heart of  rural farmland, coastal mountains and northern people in her songs. As a classically-trained multi-instrumentalist, her music ranges from piano- based waltzes to catchy guitar folk tunes. She released her second full-length album in 2009, "The Harbour Commission" as  a series of songs about coastal landscapes - from the gritty shipping ports of Vancouver to the pristine Inside Passage of the West Coast. Collaborating with cellist Darcy McCord of "The Burning Hell," her unique performances capture the imagination of audiences everywhere.

Joanna Chapman-Smith
www.joannacs.com 		Joanna Chapman-Smith:   A talented multi-instrumentalist, Joanna has collaborated with various musical groups, including her own band, The End Tree, Lily Come Down, Women in the Round, T. Nile and others. She has toured across Canada and played at numerous Folk Festivals, as well as recording and appearing on a number of albums - the most recent of which, "Contraries," was released January 2009 to warm reviews.

Urban Ink Cabaret

urban ink
www.urbanink.ca 		urban ink productions:   urban ink productions develops and produces aboriginal and diverse cultural works of theatre, writing and film, with the combination and integration of artistic disciplines bringing together different artistic perspectives and inter-racial experiences

Lyrical Luxuries

grand trine
www.myspace.com/thegrandtrine 		The Grand Trine:   A Grand Trine is created when 3 planets, each separated by 120 degrees, form a perfect triangle and when added together equal 360, making a full circle. In astrology, it is the most harmonious configuration possible. The 3 women in The Grand Trine reflect this harmony and interact expressively in their clever arrangements of traditional jazz and latin standards. Acoustic bassist and vocalist, Orith Fogel is a dynamic and lively musician with a clear and expressive voice. Cat Toren is a strong improviser and a passionate and interactive pianist, and Melissa Hammer's trumpet playing features her rich tone and strong melodic lines.

colorifics
www.thecolorifics.com 		The Colorifics:   Always entertaining, often riveting, the Colorifics' combine the best elements of strong catchy song writing, flawless musicianship and energetic stage presence to deliver engaging performances unparalleled by any other band. Mixing a dazzling array of genres into a cohesive blend of unique musical stylings, the Colorifics take the stage like they were born to it.


Yvette
www.yvesapple.com 		Yvette Narlock:   Yvette has played on many stages from intimate crowds to festival crowds of 10,000 people. On stage, she is a storyteller, a seductress, a siren with a big lush voice, and a guitar style that’s accomplished, ranging from intricate finger picking to ripping rhythms. Her songs are diverse and emotionally evocative, dealing with social and political commentary, sexuality, introspection, and, of course, love.


Classical

Thundering Word

bill mcnamara
www.myspace.com/billmcnamara 		Bill McNamara:   Bill McNamara began telling stories in 2005 at Vancouver’s Story Slam. He became the Vancouver Story Slam Champ from Oct. ’05 - Oct. ’06. During that time he went on to perform at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, The Vancouver Folk Festival, Lafflines, The 15th annual Storytelling Festival, The Individual World Poetry Slam playoffs (as entertainment for some of the world’s best Slam Poets) and at many other events and venues. He was then introduced to the fantastic world of Poetry Slam and has participated and enjoyed it immensely for the last year and a half. He is always excited by the electrifying atmosphere generated by today’s poets. Presently, Bill and the lovely Wanda-Sue Nowicki host Vancouver’s favorite Open Mic, Thundering Word. It runs every 1st, 3rd and, if there is one, 5th Sunday of every month at the Montmartre Cafe.  Bill hopes to bring that same quality to "In the House" with some fine, yet vastly diverse, Spoken Word artists.

bryant fire
 		Bryant Ross:   Bryant Ross prefers to be known as a "Storyteller", but his ex-wife refers to him as a "Lying Bastard." You be the judge. For the last 3 years, Bryant Ross has been telling stories in various venues around Vancouver, mostly at "Thundering Word" (Vancouver's finest open mic) and Vancouver Story Slam, where he recently won the 2009 championship. Other appearances have been at the "In the House" and the "Under the Volcano" festivals along with the "Car Free" day on Main St. last summer. Bryant is 48 years old, 28 year veteran of the Langley Fire Department and lives in Langley with his wife, 3 kids and 2 hound dogs. "Storytelling is the second oldest profession... those who availed themselves of the oldest profession had to come up with a good story to tell their wives when they got caught." - Grandaddy Ross

RC
www.myspace.com/rcweslowski 		RC Weslowki:   RC Weslowski is a clown mouth full of x-ray visions attempting to get at the heart of things. He's a flabbergasting lip smacker moving towards surreal conclusions of the imminent "oip." RC is the 2009 Vancouver Poetry Slam-Grand Slam Champion and he was also the 2008 Poet of Honour at the '08 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, the 2007 runner up at the World Cup of Poetry in Bobigny, France, 2006 Canadian National Poetry Slam Team Champion and a multi team member of the Vancouver Poetry Slam. He's toured the UK and Europe with performances at many different festivals in England and Canada. He also has plans to be your friend.

Mary Gavan
www.vancouverstorytellers.vcn.bc.ca 		Mary Gavan:   Listen! Laugh! Enjoy! For a good story, well told with humour and surprise, be entertained by Mary, a Celtic storyteller. From her Celtic countries of Scotland and Ireland, she learned the charm of a good story. With verve and wit, she tells devilish deeds for listeners across Canada, from the Arctic to the Border, from West to East. A past president of the National Storytellers of Canada and founding member of the Vancouver Storytellers, she delights audiences in her adopted home town of Vancouver.

Hip Hop Non-Stop

bp,
www.myspace.com/bpmsound 		BPM:   BPM (Bass Poetry Music) is a dirty fusion of hip hop, bhangra and dancehall. Tarun Nayar of "Delhi to Dublin" and "Beats Without Borders" juggles beats on turntables and palpitates rhythms on tabla. he has a rep for making the crowd need to step. Nadia Chaney scales all tall lyrics in a cynical bound, wrapping words like bondage. She brings the boisterous, magnetic combination of MC, poet and cultural activist. Rupinder Singh illuminates the stage with his combustible presence, hype verbal currency and fly jet engines. He is BPM's primary beatsmith, ruckus producer and magic coordinator. This trio brings a fierce global perspective both to the music and the message.

influents
www.myspace.com/influentscrew 		Influents:   Influents is a hip-hop crew in Greater Vancouver that brings classic hip-hop energy. Influents attracts new listeners by fusing conscious lyrics with an infectious sense of fun and positivity. An Influents show is unique for its free styling on topics suggested by the audience, beat-boxing, and occasional appearances of various mind-blowing break-dancers. Aside from crowd rocking, Influents is involved in community outreach and education and often performs at fundraisers, benefits, and rallies. A true love of hip-hop culture and years of performing form the foundation for the social content, skill, and precise delivery of Influents on their rise to the top.

Backyard Films

House of Mirth

jamie grant
www.jamiedgrant.com 		Jamie D. Grant:   Jamie D. Grant is a Master Magician who has been hired to perform for some of the most famous celebrities in the world and has amazed and mystified even the likes of Cirque Du Soleil. He’s been featured in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not’s website, book, and even their syndicated comic and is known the world over. With a unique mixture of classic magic and comedy, Jamie brings you to a place of laughter and wonder.

Mind of a Snail
www.mindofasnail.org 		Mind of a Snail Puppet Co.:   Mind of a Snail Puppet Co. is a shadow puppet duo. Since 2003, Jessica Gabriel and Chloe Ziner have been developing a multi-layered style of visual storytelling using an overhead projector (OHP) as their main light source. Their performances combine originally crafted puppets, music, masked characters, recycled waste, and eclectic experimentations in lighting and timing. Mind of a Snail colorfully expose cultural quirks by developing simple stories around ideas that represent human's interconnectedness with what is natural, what is artificial and where everything blurs in between. This "Compost-Modern" approach is being developed by Mind of a Snail into a mesmerizing art form that dazzles audiences of all ages.

Worlds of Dance

Soul

Jayson Hoover
www.myspace.com/jaysonhoover 		Jayson Hoover Jr. and the Allnighters:   In the wake of other "retro" performers such as Sharon Jones, Mayer Hawthorne and Alice Russell - Jayson Hoover Jr and the Allnighters play classic soul tracks from the 60s and 70s plus a set of Jayson Hoover classics including the hit "King Size", "She's my lady" and "Sing With Soul."


Tea
www.myspace.com/teasmuse 		Téa:   Téa is a Vancouver based singer/pianist/songwriter who fuses elements of R&B, Soul and Pop music into her own brand of `City Soul.`Drawing inspiration from artists like Sade, Amy Whinehouse, and Remy Shand, Téa has crafted an unmistakable sound that continues to win audiences over.

Children’s Show

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www.willmusic.ca 		Will Stroet:   As a children’s performer and elementary school music teacher in Vancouver, Will Stroet knows kids and what will get them up on their feet. His original, high-energy and interactive songs inspire kids to dance and sing along. He has just released his 3rd CD, "My Backyard." From blues to rock to pop-inspired tunes about earthworms, meowing dogs, monkeys, hockey and bike riding, this album has something for everyone.

Dixie star
www.dixiestars.com 		Dixie Star Storytelling:   Dixie Star Storytelling is a new project combining the talents of baritone saxophone player Tim Sars, bass-player Wynston Minckler and storyteller Lisa Sara - with a little help from budding 2.5 year-old starlet Ella Sars. Their wide-ranging talents combine for an unforgettable storytelling experience. Since June 2006 they have performed at the Ironworks Studio, Little Rae's Kids Club, Strathcona Park and Victoria Park to rave reviews from grown ups and children alike. Their shows are high caliber and huge fun. Having performed for the Kids First Program of Hastings East Elementary School, and The Carnival Band's community 10th Year Celebration, they are now working with local families to create a series for children in Vancouver playgrounds for summer 2010.

Good Music Indied

Miss mercury
www.myspace.com/missmercurymusic 		Miss Mercury:   Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Michelle Suzanne Cote has recorded with Spirit of the West's Jay Knutson and played with Laura Doyle while continuing to develop her own songwriting skills. Drawing on a diverse array of influences, including U2, Maroon 5, Everything But the Girl, Dido, Lamb, The Killers, Iron and Wine and many others, Miss Mercury stands out as original and ground breaking. Miss Mercury's debut full length album is scheduled for release in 2010. With dynamic melodies, danceable rhythms and inventive lyrics, the album blends elements of electronica, pop and ambient rock.


Miaou miaou
www.myspace.com/meowmeowrock 		Miaou Miaou:   Miaou Miaou is one part rugged, uncouth, Kootenay woodsman and one part sleek, stylish European. Neither of them own cats, but they would like to some day. Maybe in a year or two. They both like camping and pizza and talking about the end of the world. They also have a lot of fun playing in their rock music band.


Marvels of the Middle East

Raha Ensemble:   The Raha Ensemble is a Vancouver-based Persian music ensemble. Together, they bring traditional Persian instruments and blend traditional, mystical and classical Persian music. Since its creation in 2008, the Raha Ensemble has toured and performed in many festivals and concerts throughout North America. Band members include: Ali Razmy (Tar, Setar, vocals), Sina Ettehad (Kamanche) and Hamin Honari (Tombak and Daff)

Funk-tastic

Grand Finale