past events
Tama Neilene
Thursday, 17 May 2012 at 07:00 PM
Tama Neilene is a young artist from Edmonton,. She was born in Calgary in may 1995 and attended Calgary Arts Academy. In 2011 she moved to Edmonton and is now Attending Victoria School to the Arts. She has written over 40 original songs with more waiting to be created. Her style is somewhere between folk - jazz - blues and grunge. In other words her "Genre" cannot be defined. When Tama was very little she would stand up in restaurants and sing songs she had heard on the radio. Her love for the arts kept growing, she joined the Calgary Girls Choir and Youth Singers of Calgary. Eventually she picked up a guitar and that's when her love for music exploded into a passion. She is a self-taught guitarist; the first song she learned on her guitar was one that she had written.
Not only does Tama have a passion for music she also has a strong passion for the theatre, she has been in a few productions at Vertigo Theatre in Calgary, such as Frankenstein where she played the role of Elizabeth and Study hall fever.
Shortly after moving to Edmonton Tama joined U22. This has given her more opportunities to perform around the city in coffee shops, busking events and festivals. Some of the venues she has performed at are : Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, AB (For the Peace in the Park festival ), Cha Island Tea, Whyte Ave. ( for the Art Walk Festival ) , Café Haven Sherwood Park, AB, Mandolin Books Edmonton, AB, St. Albert ( Canada Day Celebration ) and many more.
ReverbNation Page
Thursday, May 17th at 7pm!
Facebook Event
Barb Harmatys
Thursday, 10 May 2012 at 07:00 PM
Barb is a local musician who lives in the Tofield area. She grew up loving the folk greats of the 70's and although she has written some songs, prefers to play covers of her favorite folk artists of the past, as well as some of the new talent she's discovered in recent years.
Barb has been very involved in music for a number of years. She created and hosted 'Open Stage for the Middle Aged' at the Kingman Teahouse in order to fuel her love of the coffee house scene. Middle aged musicians (and those who just wanted to listen to some great music), met at the teahouse once a month to play and jam with each other. There was a core group of musicians that met there for many years.
Barb was co-creator and musician/comedic actor at 'Tofield's Little Ole' Opry', which entertained the residents in Tofield and the surrounding area. It soon caught on and people started to come from Edmonton and other neighboring towns to take part in a fun-filled evening of music and comedy.
Barb has played at local events for a number of years and was asked to perform at a Gala event that was held to celebrate Tofield's 100 year anniversary. Premier Ed Stelmach and other dignitaries attended that event.
In recent years she has simplified her life and just wants to play for the love of playing. Young at heart at 53 years, she is excited to get back to her coffee house roots.
Thursday, May 10th at 7pm!
Facebook Event
Brian Pottie
Thursday, 03 May 2012 at 07:00 PM
I lived in Nova Scotia most of my life and moved to Alberta five years ago. Live performing is one of my greatest loves along with writing, composing and recording. I spent many years performing at festivals, pubs, and lounges back home and after a short break decided to call Calgary home and have begun playing live venues again on a regular basis. I hope to release a CD of original material later this year. It, like my repertoire will cover a wide range of styles and topics. I play mostly within the folk/rock and folk styles.
Brian Pottie plays the cafe on Thursday, May 3rd at 7pm!!
Facebook Event
Celeigh Cardinal
Thursday, 26 April 2012 at 07:00 PM
Celeigh is a prairie girl through and through. Blues and Jazz roots dig deep through her heartful folk songs. This sultry singer/songwriter is easily one of the Peace Country's finest vocalists. She has achieved numerous credits over her 10+ performing years. These include winning Sun FM Starsearch, opening for the Beach Boys, Buffy St. Marie, Econoline Crush, Dr. Hook, Matt Mayes & El torpedo, Sam Roberts, 3 Days Grace, Default, Wide Mouth Mason and many more. She was also named the Cultural Ambassador for Arctic Winter Games 2010 for her artistic and cultural contributions. She is now living it up in Edmonton, AB.
Find her on:
Reverbnation
Myspace
Thursday, April 26th at 7pm!
Facebook Event
Rebecca Lappa
Thursday, 19 April 2012 at 07:00 PM
CFMA Young Performer of the Year nominee, Rebecca Lappa is a prolific songwriter who has penned over 60 songs with more waiting to be born. She writes songs inspired by observations of life, historical events, and literary references that slide between the realms of pop and folk. Rebecca draws comparisons to strong female vocalists and songwriters such as, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and Tori Amos. Rebecca’s unique edgy Alice in Wonderland look compliments her music and makes her stand out as a performer. Her CD is available on Itunes, Amazon, and the Alberta Public Library System.
Besides two EP's, Rebecca has released her first full-length CD of original music, "Not in Neverland" produced by Peter Stone of 100 Mile House. Rebecca has had songs played on CBC, CKUA, CFBX, CJSF, CJSR, Women’s Radio Channel on Live365, Vents Music Podcast and WITRR Radio Network. She has been interviewed on CBC radio’s Edpod challenge and Daybreak Alberta. Rebecca was filmed for Shaw TV, Breakfast Television, Balcony TV and Global TV. She has had press coverage in the Edmonton Journal, Saint City News, Edmonton Sun, The West Edmonton Local, Beaumont News and an article in Alternative Trends magazine. Recently, She was a featured artist in the Prairie Bells Podcast.
Currently, Rebecca is working on her next CD with Alana Levandoski and recording at Mike Lent studios.
Rebecca's Website
Thursday April 19, 7pm!
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Crowded City Skyline
Thursday, 12 April 2012 at 07:00 PM
Edmonton based band, Crowded City Skyline has a long history of writing and playing music together. This indie-folk group has been together for 5 years, but their history goes back much further. Zack Barker (guitar and vocals), and his older brother Josh Barker (bass and vocals), have been playing together since they were kids. Benjamin Lemphers (drums), and Meredith Weir (vocals), have been involved in playing and writing music with Zack for a long time.
In the past few years, the group has spent a lot of time writing and recording, trying to find a unique sound. The recent addition of a third harmony blends a traditional folk sound while still being grounded in a contemporary feel. Their audiences can relate to the meaningful, personal songs written from the heart. Crowded City Skyline plays music that speaks to oneself while holding true to the soul of the world they perceive.
Myspace
Thursday April 12th at 7pm!!
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underAlice
Thursday, 05 April 2012 at 07:00 PM
On the other side of a revolving door of great musicians and slight changes in musical direction, underAlice has finally settled as a Power Trio; raw and energized, with the classic rock finish they can't deny.
Thursday April 5th, 7pm.
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Broken Clouds
Thursday, 29 March 2012 at 07:00 PM
Folk-Pop band from Edmonton, Canada. We like and make sad songs. Two voices, two guitars, and a cello.
Listen:
Broken Clouds Website
Broken Clouds plays Cafe Haven on Thursday March 29th at 7pm!
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Windborn
Thursday, 22 March 2012 at 07:00 PM
Windborn is acoustic alternative music like you've never heard it before. Driven by powerful vocals, unique guitar licks and hand percussion, Windborn is breaking ground with a style of it's own. Windborn is Jeff Pike's solo acoustic project but he is often joined by a hand percussionist for live performances. The best description given to Windborn after a concert was, "jazz metal that you would listen to by a fire". This may not be the most accurate description of Windborn's music but it does go to show how broad a spectrum the music of Windborn seems to reach.
Jeff has been writing, recording and performing music since 1998. In 2007 Jeff decided to start focusing on more of a solo approach making his music under the name of Windborn. His long history in Alberta's hard rock scene is evident in his music today giving him a style and sound that has opened the doors to every type of venue. His over 500 concerts have fallen evenly between coffee shops, cafe's, pubs, music venues and festivals all over western Canada. You are just as likely to find Jeff sharing the stage with full rock bands as you are to find him sharing the stage with singer-songwriters and folk artists.
Jeff has opened for musicians such as Matthew Barber, Jon and Roy and The Set and has played the Pop Okanagan festival, Kelowna fusion festival, Shake the Lake in Sylvan Lake, AB and Serenity Performing arts in Clearwater, BC. He has played 2 Canada day performances in Kelowna in front of thousands and 4 other parks alive performances.
Thursday March 22, 7pm.
www.windborn.ca
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Jordan Blackburn
Thursday, 15 March 2012 at 07:00 PM
I am learning that there are no rules to what is allowed to be said, heard, and done in music, just as long as it makes you happy. The cliche part of all this is that it simply is my escape. Nothing matters as a story truth or fiction, spills from your heart wrapped up in melody. You feel it and endorse it and let it be heard.
Cafe Haven gets folked when Jordan Blackburn plays on Thursday March, 15 at 7pm!
Jordan's Myspace
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Pam Drover
Thursday, 08 March 2012 at 07:00 PM
When Pam was four years old she started singing along with her fathers cassette tapes and hasn't stopped since. Drawing upon a unique blend of influences that spans traditional east coast folk, alternative rock and roots reggae, her style can only be described as soulful contemporary infused with folk.
Come out and enjoy some music by Pam Drover!
Thursday March 8th, 7pm.
Rhys Berlin
Thursday, 01 March 2012 at 07:00 PM
A story may be full of joy, fear, fantasy, excitement, disappointment and challenges. Life is a story, a story worth being told. From Sherwood Park, AB Rhys Berlin is a young singer/songwriter that truly expresses and shares experiences through his original vibrantly chilling music. Mostly playing a blend of folk/blues Rhys tends to adventure deep into the meaning of the songs, the ambiance of the music is felt through his emotion and strong lyrics. Rhys is on the right track to finding his voice as a young performer and storyteller. Every story should be heard. Rhys Berlin is not afraid to share the stage and success with other performers. As a performer he backs himself up with many talented people and many styles of music. He has had the opportunity to play at many coffeehouse shows around the Edmonton area including some involvement in U22, also he has had the chance to play at the festival place in Sherwood Park. Rhys accompanies many artists through their success such as Shea Morrell (Mark Anderson), Britney Grabill, Vote Against Reason and many more. Rhys has played bass, guitar, percussion, and sang will helping out other artists. Rhys has been working with Joel Verhagen with Verhagen Studios on his first full length album called In The Dark and is being released early February 2012. The CD features many great performers including Anna Wencesleo who often is seen singing with him. Rhys has also worked with producer Paul Smith making a demo session when he was only 16. Rhys just returned from traveling Europe where he learned a lot about different cultures, music, and style. Bringing back Spanish influence and playing with Turkish musicians allowed a lot of growth as a musician as well as adding another instrument to the collection Rhys now plays the Turkish Saz which will be featured on his new album. With many experiences and adventures Many more songs are on the way for this promising young performer. Watch out for Rhys Berlin as he embarks on bringing his music career to the next level.
Thursday March 1, 7pm.
Bodie and the Psychos
Thursday, 23 February 2012 at 07:00 PM
Matthew Bodie's new band plans to blow some minds at their Cafe Haven show!!
Bodie and the Psychos on Facebook
February 23rd at 7pm.
Chris Nault
Thursday, 24 November 2011 at 07:00 PM
Chris Nault returns to Cafe Haven with more acoustic rock!
Braden Gates
Thursday, 17 November 2011 at 07:00 PM
With all that he has accomplished, it is hard to believe that Braden is only 19 years old. Whether it’s making you dance with a hard driving fiddle tune, think with a political protest song, or pull at your heartstrings with a homespun ballad, Braden in live performance is unforgettable. Drawing comparisons to Corb Lund, Tom Waits and Dylan, for Braden the future is bright and the road is long.
Braden's website
Coffee Club! Grinders and Pour-overs
Wednesday, 09 November 2011 at 07:00 PM
Coffee Club is back!
This month we will be discussing the advantages of coffee grinders for making coffee at home. We'll also be teaching how to make a great cup of coffee via the pour-over method.
Coffee Club is free to attend so come ready to learn more about making good coffee! For more information or to reserve a spot, please email alix@cafehaven.ca
Tama Neilene
Thursday, 03 November 2011 at 07:00 PM
When Tama was very little she would stand up and sing in restraunts songs she had heard on the radio. Her love for the arts kept growing, she joined the Calgary Girls Choir and Youth Singers of Calgary. Eventually she picked up a guitar and that's when her love for music exploded into a passion. She is a self taught guitarist, the first song she learned on her guitar was one that she had written.
Tama's website
CANCELLED Skye Wallace
Thursday, 27 October 2011 at 07:00 PM
Emerging from coastal BC’s vibrant music scene, Skye Wallace is a versatile young indie musician with folk roots and an unbridled passion for the music she makes. While the backbone of formal vocal training forms the foundation, its the many hues and edges, which have evolved from experience and experimentation, that come together to create this unique sound. Her fearless songwriting has been inspired by such Canadian artists as Christine Fellows, Basia Bulat, Dan Mangan, The Weakerthans, and Siskiyou.
Skye's website.
Brendan Kelly
Thursday, 20 October 2011 at 07:00 PM
Brendan Kelly is a new, emerging, Canadian Singer/Songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. He began singing and songwriting in 2006. His sound is a mix of classic rock'n'roll and alternative with blues undertones. He has been compared to that of The Black Crowes, Jamiroquai, Maroon 5 and Colin James.
Brendan's Website
Linnea Salte
Thursday, 13 October 2011 at 07:00 PM
Linnea is a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, toured
under Beautiful Unique Girl, and has shared the stage with Leeland, Matt
Maher, and Building 429. In 2007 she completed her Bachelor of Theology and
has since been nominated for three Canadian Gospel Music Awards. She is
currently touring under Break Forth Ministries as their Director of Team
Ministry for their Artists in Missions program. Her album “Pockets Full of
Posies” is available in stores now.
Jenn Durrant
Thursday, 06 October 2011 at 07:00 PM
Belle Plaine with Elizabeth Curry
Thursday, 15 September 2011 at 07:00 PM
Check out Belle Plaine's website at http://www.belleplainemusic.com/ for music, bio, to read her blog and more! You can also keep reading to find out more!
Belle Plaine's voice silences noisy taverns. Born and raised on a farm near the village of Fosston, Saskatchewan, Belle Plaine, aka Melanie Hankewich, is a true prairie girl. This fall she's busting out of her Saskatchewan borders to silence taverns, shake rafters and sneak into hearts across Alberta and BC.
Belle Plaine's first album, Hello from Belle Plaine, came out in May and this tour is in support of it. You can hear her songs, see photos, and read her ramblings on the website www.belleplainemusic.com. You can watch Belle Plaine perform at this link: http://www.belleplainemusic.com/p/video.html.
In the past year Belle Plaine has played at the Regina Folk Festival, the Gateway Folk Festival and has been featured on CBC's Concerts on Demand. Belle Plaine was on the cover of Regina's prairie dog magazine and featured in the most recent issue of Prairies North magazine.
She's thankful to have made so much headway in her own province, but thinks it is high time to see a little more of the country!
Matt Beckler
Thursday, 25 August 2011 at 07:00 PM
Matt Beckler's music does not subscribe to one genre. A folk element lies at the core of his songs, surrounded by myriads of influences, layering the context of each album. As the music ebbs and flows, the listener is drawn steadily through sonic landscapes, subtle and lush. Matt draws his inspiration from many different places - Dylan, the delta blues, ambient noise - yet there is a defining congruency to each project, leading the listener to a new place every time, both lyrically and musically. His unmistakable voice provides a common thread in an outpouring of honest, contemplative, unique songwriting.
Matt's Website
Erin Mulcair
Thursday, 18 August 2011 at 07:00 PM
Erin Mulcair is an Edmonton based vocalist who studied music at Grant MacEwan University. Erin has performed her original music throughout Edmonton and released her first demo, ‘Sunrise’, in July 2010.
Music began for Erin when she was young by singing in choirs, jamming with her brothers, and diving into musical theatre. Over the years she grew to adore Ella Fitzgerald, Regina Spektor, Feist, and Tierney Sutton. Her voice has a ...jazz-folk edge to it, and if Erin could say one thing about her music she would say that it always takes her to new levels, strengthens her faith, and is the pouring out of her whole self.
website
Ernie Tersigni
Thursday, 04 August 2011 at 07:00 PM
Ernie Tersigni is a local musician currently performing throughout Edmonton and Central Alberta. His music is being featured at the weekly Showcase at the Hydeaway in Edmonton.
Ernie's Facebook page.
Stephen Stone
Thursday, 28 July 2011 at 07:00 PM
Stephen is bringing in some more culture to the cafe by bringing in his marimba and will be playing a broad mix of world and classical music. The marimba is an instrument of African origins that has been brought to North America through Central America. Stephen will be sharing the warm, rich sound of its rosewood keys with everything from Bach to African tunes and Nuevo Tango.
Stephen's website.
Diamond Dust
Thursday, 21 July 2011 at 07:00 PM
Never shying away from true expression and breaking down the barriers of genra, Diamond Dust is certainly setting the bar at new hights. You can expect this first effort, which is self-titled, to leave you chocked, inspired and wanting more.
Diamond Dust's ReverbNation page
Slip
Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 07:00 PM
SLIP (Serving Love In Person) is music meant to inspire. Blues, jazz, funk, rock, whatever comes to mind. :) And the message is simple... in the end.....it's all about love.
Slip's website
REND
Thursday, 07 July 2011 at 07:00 PM
REND is an Edmonton based Soul, Rock band. These passionate musicians met at Grant MacEwan University while attending its well known Music Program. REND is passionate about creating good, soulful music that has authentic, hope filled lyrics. Whether you want to listen to some chilled tunes or rock out all night REND has it covered. Get ready for ripping guitar solos mixed with beautiful piano melodies, topped with dynamic explosive vocals!
REND's ReverbNation page
Jenn Durrant
Thursday, 30 June 2011 at 07:00 PM
Kelly Alaina Nall
Thursday, 23 June 2011 at 08:00 PM
Edmonton’s Kelly Nall is just an ordinary girl from an ordinary place with an extraordinary fondness for music. A born and raised Albertan, she always knew that singing would be her main focus and has been a friend of the stage since her preteen years. Currently Kelly works with her contemporary vocal quartet, Bella Rouge, who perform a variety of cover tunes that encompass all genres. Each member brings their own unique influence to the group with Kelly adding a smooth and soulful R&B touch and an innovative pop style. Her unique take on cover tunes exhibit her talent to arrange any style of song and make it her own. She entertains with her easy going manner and her ability to sing everything from acoustic ballads, to jump-up-and-down rock. Her venture with Bella Rouge has been a successful one and has enabled performances in New Orleans, New York, St. Louis, Hawaii and Los Angeles. More regularly, they perform for corporate events in Edmonton, Calgary and in the popular resorts of Banff and Jasper.
However as much as she loves to perform with her group, she has a strong drive to express herself though her own music. Her interests have grown to include song writing and with her present focus on pop, R&B, and hip hop, her compositions offer a unique and interesting blend for the listener. Presently, she is working to complete a compilation of original music for recording. A sample of Kelly's music can be heard at
Brendan Kelly
Thursday, 09 June 2011 at 07:00 PM
Living in Edmonton, Brendan is focusing his musical strengths and skills on honing his Rock/Alternative/Blues sound. Now at 21 he's in the studio preparing to record and release his new singles and work on his first album. By recording this album he hopes to show what he can do. He wants to develop his versatile sound in hopes to perform with the artists that have provided so much inspiration.
Brendan's website.
Alex Worthy
Thursday, 02 June 2011 at 07:00 PM
A talented local acoustic cover artist.
Check him out on his YouTube Channel.
Jenn Durrant
Thursday, 26 May 2011 at 07:00 PM
Local favorite, acoustic folk, pop, country, celtic, and everything else; Jenn Durrant returns to Cafe Haven.
Dave Lang & Belle Plaine
Thursday, 19 May 2011 at 07:00 PM
Dave Lang updates the "American Songbook" in a way that only a Canadian outsider from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan could. He writes in the style of Randy Newman, Cole Porter and Louis Armstrong. His tunes are so good that musicians like Corb Lund, Geoff Berner and Neko Case have learned them, played them and loved them.
Dave's Website.
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Hankewich left her job to perform full-time as Belle Plaine in early 2010. Appearances that summer included the Cathedral Village Arts Festival, Gateway Folk Festival and the Regina Folk Festival. After hearing her sing, Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3 included her in his Summer of 2010 Musical Discoveries podcast.
“It just feels good to sing for people. It’s what I do the best, more than anything. It’s about time I’m doing it for a living,” Hankewich says.
Belle's website.
Shaun Bosch
Thursday, 12 May 2011 at 07:00 PM
Shaun Bosch is an acoustic singer songwriter from Edmonton,
Alberta. His music can be described as simple and honest musings of love and
life. He has only recently begun performing live at open mics and small venues
around the city. Shaun is currently working on a self produced album which
should be completed by fall.
Shaun's Myspace
Shaun's ReverbNation
Daniel Bushie & Gabriel Munro
Thursday, 05 May 2011 at 07:00 PM
A benefit show for the Amarock Society.
"Dan is a writer, performer, producer and all-around talented guy who is currently working on his third studio album in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. You may be able to find him gracing some coffee shops in the area soon, as he is now booking shows to perform there. Dan has many years of experience playing music for studios, on indy film soundtracks, and even for weddings. "
Daniel's Reverb Nation page.
Gabriel Munro is a lyric-driven singer and songwriter. He spends his time writing poetry, prose, working on guitar, and working for Amarok Society.
Gabriel's MySpace.
Porter Bommes
Thursday, 28 April 2011 at 07:00 PM
Porter Bommes is an emerging solo acoustic artist inspired by a wide array of music, from classic folk like Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen to newer rock like Pavement and the Strokes. Pin-pointing his genre is difficult as he is always working to evolve and change his sound. Porter's been writing music since the age of 14 and since that time the most important thing is to play something that is heart felt and authentic.
Porter's MySpace.
Stuart Bodie
Thursday, 14 April 2011 at 07:00 PM
"I have loved singing and performing since an early age. I have been the lead singer in a cover band since the year 2000 , which has been a lot of fun and great experience.
It is only recently that I have gained enough confidence in my songwriting and guitar playing abilities, that I feel ready to begin performing what comes from MY heart and MY soul."
Stuart's website.
Cafe Haven Coffee Club - Free to attend! Limited numbers so reserve early.
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 at 07:00 PM
FREE Monthly coffee club to start at Cafe Haven!
Wednesday 7pm April 13
Learn more about coffee, perfect different brewing styles and compare coffees from around the world. Featuring coffees from 49th Parrallel, Intelligentsia, Transcend and Phil & Sebastian.
LIMITED space. First come, first serve.
Please email Alix Osinchuk at alix@cafehaven.ca to reserve your place.
Steve Hughes
Thursday, 31 March 2011 at 07:00 PM
Steve is a 24 year old singer/songwriter from Sherwood Park. While his passion for music reaches back to his early prenatal stages, he has only recently begun to perform for live audiences. This endeavor began in the form of backup vocalist and pianist for local musical prodigy, Jay Wiltzen, and this upcoming show at Cafe Haven will mark his third live solo performance. Inspired by a number of musical influences, from classical to jazz to trip-hop, Steve’s style is predominantly acoustic-alternative, taking cues from artists like City and Colour and Barenaked Ladies, and hopefully bringing some unique flavors to your musical palates.
Jenn Durrant
Thursday, 24 March 2011 at 07:00 PM
Grabill
Thursday, 17 March 2011 at 07:00 PM
Grabill is a singer/songwriter who is beginning to truly find her voice and style. Grabill has been performing for many years and picked up the acoustic guitar a short while back. Her songs are written from view points of others and the types of situations people can relate too. She loves bringing her style to cover tunes as well.
Josh Gillingham
Thursday, 10 March 2011 at 07:00 PM
Josh Gillingham is a twenty year old western Canadian singer/songwriter. Brought up in a musical family, he learned piano and trombone before taking his first guitar lesson. Several years of speaking in hammer-ons, power chords and punk rock progressions gave him time to develop a style of his own, emerging, surprisingly, as funky acoustic folk rock. Coupled with his vocal background in church, choral, popular, jazz and musical theatre styles, his earthy guitar sounds create a powerful wind behind the sails of his politically, relationally, and spiritually inspired lyrics. Josh’s musical interests and influences are so varied that a short bio does not suffice to cover them (and might also give grounds for a bi-polar disorder diagnosis...), but he must give a special shout out to his dad, his mom, and his brother who have walked with him a million miles and back as he continues his journey of creation, inspiration, and divine revelation through music.
Josh's MySpace
Joal Kamps
Thursday, 03 March 2011 at 07:00 PM
If Joal Kamps could be defined by a single word: passion.
In just under three years he's performed numerous tours across Western Canada and has performed at festivals in Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands - all as an independent artist (and spirit) no less!
Joal's Myspace.
(clips from his last show at Haven)
English Ale Dinner: Beer Tasting & Pairing">English Ale Dinner: Beer Tasting & Pairing
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 at 03:00 AM
We are very excited to be teaming up with the best beer store in Sherwood Park, Little Guy Liquor, to offer our first beer and food pairing. The theme is English Ales, hand picked by Jason Foster of http://www.onbeer.org/, who will be our guest speaker for the evening.
Cafe Haven will be serving a 4 course meal to accompany the five English Ale beer samples.
Tickets $60.00 and seating is extremely limited. Contact Little Guy Liquor for tickets: 780-417-9611. If we get enough demand, a second night may be arranged.
Little Guy Liquor is located:
http://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Alberta/Sherwood-Park/Little-Guy-Liquor-Co/3818750.html
Crowded City Skyline
Thursday, 24 February 2011 at 07:00 PM
Zack Barker (guitar and vocals), and his older brother Josh Barker (bass and Vocals), have been playing together since they were kids. Benjamin Lemphers (drums), and Meredith Weir (vocals), have been involved playing and writing music with Zack since 2001. SInce officially forming as a band in 2007 the group has spent a lot of time writing and recording, trying to find a unique sound. The result is something that is hard to categorize, but is turning heads at every show.
MySpace
Meridian Line
Thursday, 10 February 2011 at 07:00 PM
Welcomed back to Cafe Haven with open arms. For any folk, or any fan of fun music, Meridian Line is not to be missed.
"We came together as a trio in the latter half of 2009 and have been practicing and playing like crazy ever since! Ian kinda got us together, but it's playing the music that keeps us together. We're all orginally from different places in Ontario, but are now all devout Albertans. Ian and Rick have played guitar since their teens and Cindy's been singing since she could swing around the support pole in the basement near Dad on the piano. All of us love to sing and enjoy working on harmonies and doing the occasional a cappella song."
Website
Chris Nault
Thursday, 03 February 2011 at 07:00 PM
Chris Nault is performing at Cafe Haven with some acoustic rock.
Jordan Blackburn
Thursday, 27 January 2011 at 07:00 PM
I am learning that there are no rules to what is allowed to be said, heard, and done in music, just as long as it makes you happy. The cliche part of all this is that it simply is my escape. Nothing matters as a story truth or fiction, spills from your heart wrapped up in melody. You feel it and endorse it and let it be heard.
Jordan's MySpace
Here are some videos from the last time Jordan played at Cafe Haven!
Tatam Reeves
Thursday, 20 January 2011 at 07:00 PM
Straight from the heart, Tatam displays a unique sound consisting of acoustic and vocal melodies intertwining to create something you may not of heard before, but will always remember. Born in Edmonton, Tatam spent the majority of his life with a guitar in his hands, and over the past year and a half has taken his craft to a new level, developing life's light and shadow into an adventurous account of the tremorous beauty buried deep within emotion.
Tatam's website
Cancelled/////Joal Kamps
Thursday, 13 January 2011 at 07:00 PM
Joal Kamps is back and Cafe Haven is helping him celebrate his latest CD release!
If Joal Kamps could be defined by a single word: passion.
In just under three years he's performed numerous tours across Western Canada and has performed at festivals in Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands - all as an independent artist (and spirit) no less!
Joal's Myspace.
(clips from his last show at Haven)
GB Roots
Thursday, 06 January 2011 at 07:00 PM
GB Roots is the unique and exciting folk blues duo of two talented young musicians from Edmonton, Alberta. GB Roots, standing for Green Barber Roots, conisists of Kirby Green and Dave Barber. The Duo brings together two diverse musical backgrounds, but finds an exciting common ground with two strong vocalists, alongside solid bass and soulful guitar playing.
website
Jenn Durrant
Thursday, 09 December 2010 at 07:00 PM
Jenn is putting on a Christmas show for us. Come on out this evening for something special.
Assault of Knowledge
Thursday, 02 December 2010 at 07:00 PM
Omar “A.O.K.” Mouallem is an Edmonton emcee who got his start in the rural town of High Prairie, Alberta, and sharpened his skills in the Vancouver hip-hop scene. For over a decade, A.O.K. has developed a hip hop style infused with light and heavy, satirical and serious, smooth and raw elements. The Edmonton-based concept artist works around his interests in politics, women, love, religion, science, and hip hop itself. His debut album If You Don’t Buy This CD the Terrorists Win dropped in June 2008 and received international critical acclaim.
Aside from music, he is an award-winning journalist and a writer. He has authored a book titled Amazing Cats, written for Exclaim!, Vue Weekly and 24 Hours, and he's currently the associate editor of Avenue magazine in Edmonton. In November 2010, he will combine writing and rapping with Q Without U, a love-themed book/album illustrated by Josh Holinaty.
The Cafe Haven concert celebrates the release of Q Without U. Copies of the limited edition books will be available for sale.
Omar's Website
Rhys Berlin
Thursday, 25 November 2010 at 07:00 PM
Rhys Berlin is a young songwritter born and raised in Lloydminster AB. Recently moved to the Edmonton area in fall of 2009, and has since than spent time in the studio working with paul smith recording an EP.
Rhys' MySpace
Erin Mulcair
Thursday, 18 November 2010 at 07:00 PM
Erin Mulcair is an Edmonton based vocalist who studied music at Grant MacEwan University. Erin has performed her original music throughout Edmonton and released her first demo, ‘Sunrise’, in July 2010.
Music began for Erin when she was young by singing in choirs, jamming with her brothers, and diving into musical theatre. Over the years she grew to adore Ella Fitzgerald, Regina Spektor, Feist, and Tierney Sutton. Her voice has a ...jazz-folk edge to it, and if Erin could say one thing about her music she would say that it always takes her to new levels, strengthens her faith, and is the pouring out of her whole self.
website
Story Slam
Tuesday, 09 November 2010 at 07:00 PM
WHO: Story writers and a story-loving audience
WHAT: 5-minute original stories read/ performed before an audience
10 writers, 5 audience judges
"Pass the hat" for contributions - $5 suggested - winner takes all!
WHEN: Second Tuesday of every month
WHERE: Cafe Haven, 9 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park
TIME: Sign up at 7:00pm, stage opens at 7:30pm
YouTube exposure available.
CONTACT:
storyslaminthepark@gmail.com
or
Michael Harvey (780) 417 5523
Cafe Haven (www.cafehaven.ca)
Paul Cresey
Thursday, 04 November 2010 at 07:00 PM
Paul Cresey has been called an old soul in a young body because his lyrics portray feelings way beyond his years. How else would someone who was born in 1989 be able to write with passion about historical events in the first person?
Emotional songs are to be felt not heard, that is why Paul places strong feelings in each and every song, spread out for everyone to experience, hence the title of his first album "Piece the Picture".
Independent reviewer Peter McGee for Bluesbunny has said of one of Paul's songs, "Sinners and Saints": "It is here that the album seeps a modicum of Cresey's true talent. Above diligent picking Cresey explores the soul of a lover." CKUA Radio in their online newsletter (Mar.17,08) has written, "Whatever Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan have, Paul Cresey has IT too."
Paul's MySpace
Jordan Kaminski
Thursday, 28 October 2010 at 07:00 PM
Jordan Kaminski is an engaging performer with a smooth, warm vocal style delivered straight from the heart. Jordan is an extremely talented songwriter, with the ability to lyrically captivate any audience. His compositions offer the appeal of pop music colored by his bold original flare. Jordan’s immense love for music drives him to work day in and day out to hone his talents. He enjoys listening to and is influenced by a variety of music. Music affects him on an emotional level that he can’t describe, songs can give him an explosion of feeling and he hopes to bring the same rush with his own music to people one day.
Jordan has performed in major fundraisers and to small audiences at a variety of venues. In 2010 he was a finalist in the Northern Star Talent Search. He is currently performing in local cafes and is working in a recording studio to produce his first EP.
He has recently been introduced to Rhea March and U22 and is very excited to be working with her to fulfill his passion of songwriting and performing.
Jordan's YEGLive profile
All & Sundry
Thursday, 21 October 2010 at 07:00 PM
Marisa Ronayne (19 years old) has currently decided to take up her very misused time with something she truly appreciates. Singing. At the present, she is recording her first EP with Jared Salte of the Junkyard Poets, called Patchwork. You can listen to her first single off the EP "trouble" below.
All & Sundry's MySpace
Derek Gust
Thursday, 14 October 2010 at 07:00 PM
Derek’s greatest passions are cheap theatres, long distance frisbeeing and sharing the gospel and good music to his own kind, teenagers. (And all ages for that matter.) And although he gets to do the last two rocking out on the big lake bass in the award winning band “Junkyard Poets” his love for song writing and singing led him to put out his own solo cd, the mirror. To create his feel good music live, he is accompanied by the sax, flute, upright, and brushes while he runs around between guitars, piano and the odd big lake bass when things are really feeling groovy. Like a hyper Jack Johnson perhaps? He’s always making sure the audience is receiving plentiful doses of fun, while at the same time being inspired and challenged in the areas of love, relationships and faith. He writes in one song encouragingly, “if He can move the mountains, then I know He can move our hearts.” Derek with the Junkyard Poets has toured with the grammy nonimated Newsboys and has opened for many bands such as Hawk Nelson. He has also played bass for many artists including the groovy Juno award winning Greg Sczebel.
Derek's MySpace
Bodhi Jones
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 at 07:00 PM
A rare Wednesday Night Music Night!
Over the past 6 years, Bodhi has recorded 5 EP’s and 3 full length albums, selling over 12 000 copies while performing on the streets of downtown Vancouver. In 2009 Bodhi was selected as Virgin Radio’s “BC artist of the month”, voted into The Peak Performance Project’s Top 20, and named Vancouver’s best busker by The Georgia Straight. 2010 has brought even more exposure his way: Already receiving airplay on 100.5 The Peak, CBC Radio One, Virgin, The Shore, Citr and CJSFU. He also performed live on CTV’s Canada Am and Global’s Morning Show during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Bodhi's website
Story Slam
Tuesday, 12 October 2010 at 07:00 PM
WHO: Story writers and a story-loving audience
WHAT: 5-minute original stories read/ performed before an audience
10 writers, 5 audience judges
"Pass the hat" for contributions - $5 suggested - winner takes all!
WHEN: Second Tuesday of every month
WHERE: Cafe Haven, 9 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park
TIME: Sign up at 7:00pm, stage opens at 7:30pm
YouTube exposure available.
CONTACT:
storyslaminthepark@gmail.com
or
Michael Harvey (780) 417 5523
Cafe Haven (www.cafehaven.ca)
Pre/Post
Thursday, 07 October 2010 at 07:00 PM
pre/post is a collaborative project lead by Edmonton’s Mat Halton. Roughly defined, it is pop rock with an urban vibe - strong melodies are set over electronic and acoustic rhythms. Programming/keys is provided by brother Jonathan Halton, drums by Tyrn Armstrong, and bass by Ryan Miller.
Thematically, pre/post is about advocacy for youth. As a Child and Youth Care worker, Mat’s music is a platform to tell of their strength and resilience; pre/post’s urban feel is a shout-out to the teens that have changed his life...
Pre/Post's website
Jenn Durrant
Thursday, 30 September 2010 at 07:00 PM
Jenn Durrant's giving us one more taste of her multi genre music. Jenn's a fan favorite, so don't miss out!
Jordan Kaminski
Thursday, 23 September 2010 at 07:00 PM
Jordan Kaminski is an engaging performer with a smooth, warm vocal style delivered straight from the heart. Jordan is an extremely talented songwriter, with the ability to lyrically captivate any audience. His compositions offer the appeal of pop music colored by his bold original flare. Jordan’s immense love for music drives him to work day in and day out to hone his talents. He enjoys listening to and is influenced by a variety of music. Music affects him on an emotional level that he can’t describe, songs can give him an explosion of feeling and he hopes to bring the same rush with his own music to people one day.
Jordan has performed in major fundraisers and to small audiences at a variety of venues. In 2010 he was a finalist in the Northern Star Talent Search. He is currently performing in local cafes and is working in a recording studio to produce his first EP.
He has recently been introduced to Rhea March and U22 and is very excited to be working with her to fulfill his passion of songwriting and performing.
Jordan's YEGLive profile
Braydon Wollmann
Thursday, 16 September 2010 at 07:00 PM
Braydon Wollmann returns to the Haven with even more heart felt songs. If you missed him the first time, don't continue yourself the injustice!
Bradyon's PureVolume
Story Slam
Tuesday, 14 September 2010 at 06:30 PM
WHO: Story writers and a story-loving audience
WHAT: 5-minute original stories read/ performed before an audience
10 writers, 5 audience judges
"Pass the hat" for contributions - $5 suggested - winner takes all!
WHEN: Second Tuesday of every month
WHERE: Cafe Haven, 9 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park
TIME: Sign up at 6:30pm, stage opens at 7:30pm
YouTube exposure available.
CONTACT: Katharine Weinmann (780) 467 9541
Michael Harvey (780) 417 5523
Cafe Haven (www.cafehaven.ca)
Meridian Line
Thursday, 09 September 2010 at 07:00 PM
"We came together as a trio in the latter half of 2009 and have been practicing and playing like crazy ever since! Ian kinda got us together, but it's playing the music that keeps us together. We're all orginally from different places in Ontario, but are now all devout Albertans. Ian and Rick have played guitar since their teens and Cindy's been singing since she could swing around the support pole in the basement near Dad on the piano. All of us love to sing and enjoy working on harmonies and doing the occasional a cappella song."
Website
Grabill
Thursday, 02 September 2010 at 07:00 PM
Brittney and Mitch Grabill are back at the cafe bringing covers and original pop!
Erin Mulcair
Thursday, 12 August 2010 at 07:00 PM
Erin Mulcair is an Edmonton based vocalist who studied music at Grant MacEwan University. Erin has performed her original music throughout Edmonton and released her first demo, ‘Sunrise’, in July 2010.
Music began for Erin when she was young by singing in choirs, jamming with her brothers, and diving into musical theatre. Over the years she grew to adore Ella Fitzgerald, Regina Spektor, Feist, and Tierney Sutton. Her voice has a ...jazz-folk edge to it, and if Erin could say one thing about her music she would say that it always takes her to new levels, strengthens her faith, and is the pouring out of her whole self.
website
The Wheat Pool's Mike Angus with guests: F&M!
Thursday, 05 August 2010 at 07:00 PM
Mike Angus is going solo at the Haven followed by F&M for a night of acoustic brilliance!
Come out to witness some fantastic local talent!
Mike Angus's MySpace
F&M's MySpace
Jenn Durrant
Thursday, 29 July 2010 at 07:00 PM
Jenn is a Cafe Haven veteran, returning for her 3rd show now. She plays a wide variety of covers and original songs spanning classical, folk, pop, and country genres.
Etoroma Trio
Thursday, 22 July 2010 at 07:00 PM
"The sound ranges from an acoustic, “chill” like sound all the way to a piano based sound with funk / R& B drumming coming from a strong jazz background which has some influence on the music."
Braydon Wollmann of Calista
Thursday, 15 July 2010 at 07:00 PM
Braydon Wollmann of Calista:
"Calista is a brand new rock band in the Edmonton area. Their music is fun, groovy, and written with passion and love for the music. These boys know how to play, and they do it with great acclaim. Seeing them live is a completely different experience than hearing the recordings. It is uplifting, and recharges your life with energy." -Tomas Nilsen
Calista's MySpace
Story Slam
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 at 06:30 PM
WHO: Story writers and a story-loving audience
WHAT: 5-minute original stories read/ performed before an audience
10 writers, 5 audience judges
"Pass the hat" for contributions - $5 suggested - winner takes all!
WHEN: Second Tuesday of every month
WHERE: Cafe Haven, 9 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park
TIME: Sign up at 6:30pm, stage opens at 7:30pm
YouTube exposure available by request.
CONTACT: Katharine Weinmann (780) 467 9541
Michael Harvey (780) 417 5523
Cafe Haven (www.cafehaven.ca)
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Joshua Gillingham
Thursday, 08 July 2010 at 07:00 PM
Josh Gillingham is a twenty year old western Canadian singer/songwriter. Brought up in a musical family, he learned piano and trombone before taking his first guitar lesson. Several years of speaking in hammer-ons, power chords and punk rock progressions gave him time to develop a style of his own, emerging, surprisingly, as funky acoustic folk rock. Coupled with his vocal background in church, choral, popular, jazz and musical theatre styles, his earthy guitar sounds create a powerful wind behind the sails of his politically, relationally, and spiritually inspired lyrics. Josh’s musical interests and influences are so varied that a short bio does not suffice to cover them (and might also give grounds for a bi-polar disorder diagnosis...), but he must give a special shout out to his dad, his mom, and his brother who have walked with him a million miles and back as he continues his journey of creation, inspiration, and divine revelation through music.
Doug Hoyer
Thursday, 24 June 2010 at 07:00 PM
'Remember the moment, on the second date, when you weren’t sure if you should lean in for that humble kiss? The glance to the left after your wide eyes held each other just a moment too long? Doug Hoyer does, and he’ll refresh your memories with melodies.'
Doug's Myspace.
Joal Kamps
Thursday, 17 June 2010 at 07:00 PM
If Joal Kamps could be defined by a single word: passion.
In just under three years he's performed numerous tours across Western Canada and has performed at festivals in Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands - all as an independent artist (and spirit) no less!
Joal's Myspace.
Andrew Perri & Rob Heath
Thursday, 10 June 2010 at 07:00 PM
Rob Heath is about to take to the stage with, as JS, from Maverick Magazine in the UK put it...
"...a voice as warm as a winter fire and a finger picking guitar style. Heath sounds exactly like what he is: a song craftsman and a mighty good one at that. Sometimes we forget that craft should be esteemed as highly as art, if not higher. People like Rob Heath remind us."
Rob's Myspace
June 8th's Story Slam
Tuesday, 08 June 2010 at 06:30 PM
Story writers and a story-loving audiences are invited to 5-minute original stories read/ performed before an audience with 10 writers and 5 judges.
"Pass the hat" for contributions - $5 suggested - winner takes all!
Sign up at 6:30pm, stage opens at 7:30pm
CONTACT: Katharine Weinmann (780) 467 9541
Michael Harvey (780) 417 5523
Video recordings for YouTube exposure will be available by request!
Ky Babyn & Tatam Reeves
Thursday, 03 June 2010 at 07:00 PM
"Ky Babyn brings a rowdy performance that will have you stomping your feet and shaking the tables. This rural Alberta boy sings about swinging hammers and drinkin' whiskey with an intense percussive, yet poetic lyrical style. Born and bred in St. Paul, Alberta, he has passionately pursued performing in music and dance. Upon relocating to Edmonton, Ky focused on the backwoods of his upbringing. Now composing timeless songs woven with the stories of olden days, he is lyrically driven and sure to inspire. His music features infectious hooks backed by a gunfighter guitar tone reminiscent of the wild west. Generating rhythms of the railway with harmonica and guitar in hand, Ky echoes the soul and sound of a home grown Canadian song writer.
Ky's MySpace
Straight from the heart, Tatam displays a unique sound consisting of acoustic and vocal melodies intertwining to create something you may not of heard before, but will always remember. Born in Edmonton, Tatam spent the majority of his life with a guitar in his hands, and over the past year and a half has taken his craft to a new level, developing life's light and shadow into an adventurous account of the tremorous beauty buried deep within emotion.
Tatam's MySpace
Blake Paul
Thursday, 20 May 2010 at 07:00 PM
Blake Paul is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist from Edmonton, AB. He has been a regular on small and large stages with many different bands and artists including Amanda Falk, Arlen Salte (Breakforth Conference), Mike Roste Band and new recording artist Linnea Salte. Drawing inspiration from his own life stories and those of the people he has encountered Blake crafts songs that speak of love, life, and the journey of faith. A farm boy who grew up in Melfort, SK. He was surrounded by a musical family, and musical influences that pull from the idioms of Country, Folk and Blues. Musicians that have inspired him along the way are: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, BB King, Gary Moore, Lincoln Brewster, John Mayer, Lindell Cooley, and his first guitar teacher Byron Matice. Blake’s sound is hard to define, but draws the listener in as he blends an electic mix of pop, folk, country and blues. Blake released the EP ‘We Pray’ in 2006 and his newest self-titled EP ‘Blake Paul’ in the fall of 2009. Riding upon the success as a finalist for the GMA Cross Canada Talent Search he is currently planning on releasing a full-length album later this year. In addition to his music career Blake also works as a worship arts pastor at Calvary Baptist Church and also as a private music teacher. He is very privileged to be the husband to his beautiful wife Amy and the master of an imaginary Bulldog named Butch.
Dear Your Name Here (DYNH)
Thursday, 06 May 2010 at 07:00 PM
The summer of ’06 saw Dear (Your Name Here) recording a debut album, “A Speck of White” under the supervision of producer Brian Johnson (Coldplay, John Mayer, Elvis Costello, Lifehouse). The following summer found Dear (Your Name Here) engaged in the artist’s first ever solo acoustic tour, a three-month excursion. Dear (Your Name Here) then evolved to a full touring band touring western Canada in the spring of 2008, promoting their most recent release entitled "A Speck of White", recorded with producer Mark Troyer (Kiros, Traced Image, Jay & the Lovebirds).
