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Red Deer author Tim Lasiuta has a chapter in a new anthology of stories about The Lone Ranger and Tonto. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Red Deer author celebrates the Lone Ranger

Tim Lasiuta featured in new Lone Ranger and Tonto anthology

Red Deer author Tim Lasiuta has a chapter in a new anthology of stories about The Lone Ranger and Tonto. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Fever Feel debuting new album in September

Fever Feel debuting new album in September

The band will head to Red Deer Sept. 23rd to play Bo’s

Fever Feel debuting new album in September
Red Deer’s Kayla Williams is excited about her latest single Parking Lot. photo submitted

WATCH: Red Deer artist Kayla Williams releases new single

Parking Lot is Central Alberta’s song of the summer

Red Deer’s Kayla Williams is excited about her latest single Parking Lot. photo submitted
Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn head to the Elks Lodge Sept. 14th in a performance presented by the Central Music Festival Society. Tweten’s Photography

Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn head to the Elks Lodge Sept. 14th

Talented duo first in Central Music Festival’s new season

Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn head to the Elks Lodge Sept. 14th in a performance presented by the Central Music Festival Society. Tweten’s Photography
Members of the Tony Connelly Singers were onhand at the Golden Circle recently to celebrate the group’s nomination for a 2018 Minister’s Seniors Service Award. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Tony Connelly Singers offers a gift of community spirit

Group nominated for 2018 Minister’s Seniors Service Award

Members of the Tony Connelly Singers were onhand at the Golden Circle recently to celebrate the group’s nomination for a 2018 Minister’s Seniors Service Award. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Sam Weber, in back, is heading out to Bo’s Bar & Grill Aug. 23rd to perform with his band. photo submitted

Vancouver Island-based singer Sam Weber releases new single

He and his band head to Bo’s Aug. 23rd

Sam Weber, in back, is heading out to Bo’s Bar & Grill Aug. 23rd to perform with his band. photo submitted
Singer Ryan Carnduff continues to make his mark on the local music scene via his unique and masterfully creative approach to his art. Jaydin Vonkeman photo

Red Deer singer Ryan Carnduff continues to carve out his own unique musical niche

Performances are being planned for September and into the fall

Singer Ryan Carnduff continues to make his mark on the local music scene via his unique and masterfully creative approach to his art. Jaydin Vonkeman photo
Punch Drunk Cabaret hits The Vat Aug. 10th

Punch Drunk Cabaret hits The Vat Aug. 10th

Current tour in support of latest CD This is a Disturbance

Punch Drunk Cabaret hits The Vat Aug. 10th
Hearts of Harmony to perform at ‘First Friday’ Aug. 3rd

Hearts of Harmony to perform at ‘First Friday’ Aug. 3rd

Singers will perform three sets between 6:15 and 7:45 p.m.

Hearts of Harmony to perform at ‘First Friday’ Aug. 3rd
Unveil Studios, the studio behind the locally-produced film She Has A Name, took home two awards at the Crown Awards last month. Studio owners Andrew Kooman, Matthew Kooman and Daniel Kooman were onhand to receive the honours in Nashville at the International Christian Visual Media Film and Media Conference. photo submitted

Unveil Studios lands more acclaim for Kooman brothers

International Christian Visual Media handed down honours last month

Unveil Studios, the studio behind the locally-produced film She Has A Name, took home two awards at the Crown Awards last month. Studio owners Andrew Kooman, Matthew Kooman and Daniel Kooman were onhand to receive the honours in Nashville at the International Christian Visual Media Film and Media Conference. photo submitted
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Canadian icon Fred Penner coming to Bo’s

Alberta Culture Days event supports MAG, Symphony

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Gord Bamford Announces lineup for his 11th annual charity event

Country stars Dallas Smith and Aaron Pritchett will join Bamford on stage

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Lacombe country star Gord Bamford up for CCMAs

Bamford will be hosting his charity golf classic this August in Lacombe

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HONING HIS CRAFT - Red Deer comedian Niek Theelen continues to build his comedian career, performing in the City and across the region to a growing audience. photo submitted

Niek Theelen continues to build his comedian career

Engaging performer is a popular draw across the region

HONING HIS CRAFT - Red Deer comedian Niek Theelen continues to build his comedian career, performing in the City and across the region to a growing audience. photo submitted
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The Washboard Union heads to Westerner Days July 20th

Chris Duncombe talks latest record and the band’s road to success

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SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATION - Pictured here is a scene from last year’s rendition of the Bard on Bower Festival summer 2017 performance. This year’s run of plays kicks off on July 12th. Red Deer Express file photo

Bard on Bower gears up for exciting summer season

Celebrate William Shakespeare with a festive ’Mardi Gras’ theme

SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATION - Pictured here is a scene from last year’s rendition of the Bard on Bower Festival summer 2017 performance. This year’s run of plays kicks off on July 12th. Red Deer Express file photo
DOWNTOWN EXCITEMENT - Spandy Andy is pictured here at last year’s CentreFest. This year’s event runs July 28th and 29th in the downtown core. Red Deer Express file photo

CentreFest set to hit the City’s downtown core

Popular annual festival runs July 28th and 29th

DOWNTOWN EXCITEMENT - Spandy Andy is pictured here at last year’s CentreFest. This year’s event runs July 28th and 29th in the downtown core. Red Deer Express file photo
ROCK ON - Canada’s own Lee Aaron performs July 19th in the ENMAX Centrium as part of Westerner Days. Andreja Irving photo

Canadian legend Lee Aaron to play Westerner Days

Lee’s show will feature her latest project Diamond Baby Blues

ROCK ON - Canada’s own Lee Aaron performs July 19th in the ENMAX Centrium as part of Westerner Days. Andreja Irving photo
BEATING HIS DRUM - Popular country artist Aaron Goodvin will hit the stage at Westerner Days July 18th. photo submitted

Aaron Goodvin hits the Westerner Days stage July 18th

Goodvin is preparing for a new release

BEATING HIS DRUM - Popular country artist Aaron Goodvin will hit the stage at Westerner Days July 18th. photo submitted
EXPLORING - Local artist Ryon Holmedal will be presenting an ‘immersive audio/visual’ musical experience called ‘Tethers’ July 26th at The Krossing. Doors open at 7 p.m. photo submitted

Ryon Holmedal to take audiences on a rich ‘immersive audio/visual’ experience

Performance runs July 26th at The Krossing with doors opening at 7 p.m.

EXPLORING - Local artist Ryon Holmedal will be presenting an ‘immersive audio/visual’ musical experience called ‘Tethers’ July 26th at The Krossing. Doors open at 7 p.m. photo submitted