www.thenick.ca Crescent Heights Community Hall • 1101 - 2nd Street N.W.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 64244, Thorncliffe PO, Calgary, AB T2K 6J7

WWelcome to the 2nd half of our 40th anniversary season at the Nick! Once again we’ll feature fabulous old friends and some terrific newcomers.

The home of the Nick is the Crescent Heights Community Hall (1101 - 2nd Street NW). Seating is first-come first serve with the following exception: season ticket holders who arrive early will be given preferential admission from 6:50–7:00 p.m. Our ticket capacity is 193 patrons, and 110 are season ticket holders. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with the doors opening at 7:00 p.m.

An evening at the Nick begins with an opening act, followed by two sets by our featured performer. Breaks between sets allow time for socializing and indulging in great cakes, popcorn and other refreshments. Patrons are reminded that the Nick is a cash only venue.

Guitar Raffle! The Nick is once again conducting a raffle for a guitar, generously donated by Mike MacLeod and The Acoustic Guitar. Tickets will be sold throughout the season and our Nick performers will autograph the guitar. The draw for this one-of-a-kind guitar will be held on April 4, 2020. Once again, this year proceeds from the Nickelodeon Guitar Raffle will support ArtsCan Circle, a registered charity dedicated to linking creative artists with Indigenous youth at risk.

Ringtone Free Music! We appreciate the cooperation of patrons and volunteers in silencing their cell phone ringtones and minimizing phone use while at the club to ensure everyone’s enjoyment of our performances.

The Nickelodeon wishes to thank Calgary Arts Development and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts for their generous support. We also wish to acknowledge airplay support of our performers on CKUA and CJSW.

Season’s Passes

• 2019–2020 GOLD CARDs – Our current season ticket subscrip-tion is sold out. Renewals for 2020–2021 Season Ticket Gold Cards will commence on February 22.

Online Ticket Sales

• AllJanuarytoApril2020concertswillgoonsaleDecember15 at www.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets are $30; service charges are applicable.

•Ticketsareavailableatthedooronlyifwearenotsoldoutinadvance. Any remaining tickets will be sold first come, first serve at the Crescent Heights Hall on the night of the show.

The Nickelodeon Music Club is a volunteer operated, non-profit organization. The Nick wishes to thank its volunteers for the countless number of hours they dedicate. Without their work, these special nights would not be possible.

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Winter 2020 our 40th Season

The Performers

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“ …two amazing solo performers who somehow manage to melt into one entity, creating incredible harmonies that still raise the hairs on the back of my neck as I write ” Jennifer Ives, AD, Live from the Rock Music Festival

TheSmallGloriesareCaraLuft&JDEdwards,amusicaltour-de-forcepartnershipplantedonthe Canadian Prairies. These veteran singer-songwriters have a way of making time disappear, rooms shrink, and audiences feel as they are right there on the stage with the band — writ-ing the songs, living the songs, performing the songs. It’s not uncommon for listeners to find themselves laughing, dancing, crying, or caught up in a good ol’ fashioned sing-along. The material of a Small Glories concert is welcoming in terms of subject, folk-pop melody and instrumentation — songs of love, loss, and the environment, delivered with soaring, interwoven vocals on stomping clawhammer banjo, guitar and harmonica. Their newest CD,Assiniboine & The Red, has been nominated for four 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards; ContemporaryAlbumoftheYear,EnglishSongwriteroftheYear,VocalGroupoftheYearandEnsembleoftheYear.

Orit Shimoni (Alberta) A Nickelodeon Debut!Orit Shimoni decided to live out of a suitcase so she could pursue touring and recording with her entire focus. She has been officially ‘on the road’ for nearly nine years, no fixed address. With her recent release of a ninth album, and the tenth on the way, Orit’s songs and performances draw diverse audiences into her profound and universal themes and her storytell-ing talent. Orit is a truly unique and prolific artist. In a sea of predictable writing and pretty voices, she stands out as a special force with important relatable messages, and a disarming sense of humour.

Harry Manx (British Columbia) January 25

“ Manx’s real skill lays in creating a rare musical place where blues, country, folk and Indian classical music co-exist as some spirit force. ” Frank Hadley, Downbeat Magazine

Come celebrate the Nick’s 40th birthday with Mississippi blues man Harry Manx, who creates musical short stories that wed the tradition of the blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas.HarrystudiedinIndiawithVishwaMohanBhatt,inventorofthe20-stringMohanVeena,whichhasbecomeHarry’ssignatureinstrument.HarryistherecipientofsevenMapleBluesawards,sixJunonominationsandaCanadianFolkMusicAwardforBestSoloArtist.Asuccessful touring performer, Manx has brought his breathtaking solo shows across Canada andintotheUSA,AustraliaandEurope.Hehasappearedatmanyprestigiousfestivals,worldclass theatres, concert halls and infamous blues clubs around the globe. Playing the Mohan Veena,lapsteel,harmonica,stompboxandbanjo,Manxquicklyenvelopstheaudienceintowhat has been dubbed “the Harry Zone” with his warm vocals and the hauntingly beautiful melodies of his original songs.

Harry Knight (Alberta) A Nickelodeon Debut!At 12-years old, Harry Knight has performed around the world and is an accomplished flamenco guitarist. At 8 he took flamenco guitar classes in Spain for 5 weeks. Last year he performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Harry says: “At first I was going to do the drums, when I was 4½ years old, but I decided at the last minute to go with guitar. I like the tone, the culture of the Spanish music, how everyone enjoys it. It’s warm and really brightatthesametime.”Thisspring,HarrywillrecordhisfirstCDwithfor-mermembersofJesseCook’sband.

First Nick Headline March 2002

The Small Glories (Manitoba) February 8

Matthew Byrne is a traditional singer, storyteller and guitar player with a repertoire shaped by his musical upbringing. With parents who were both singers and song collectors and a family focus on sharing songs, Byrne has inherited a unique repertoire as well as a fascina-tion with unearthing and reimagining traditional songs. His second album Hearts and Heroes, received a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Traditional Singer and won the award for Traditional Album of the Year. Matthew is currently supporting his newest release, Horizon Lines, a collection of material from both sides of the Atlantic that continues Byrne’s journey through his own musical lineage. This album was chosen Traditional Album of the Year at the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards. With powerful vocals, polished guitar work, and a presence that fills the room, Matthew views songs as ways of understanding the people before him, their lives, work, language and world view.

Emily Triggs (Alberta) First Nick Opener with Magnolia Buckskin Nov ‘08ShehasperformedwithMagnoliaBuckskin,TheHouseDoctors,andTheFallen Angel Band. Her solo debut album When Guinevere Went Under, takes you on a journey through influences and experiences that span the DeepSouthwiththelikesofLeadbelly,throughTexasblues,strainsfromthe Appalachian Mountains to her early years in French Canada. In her just released album, Middletown, she shares stories with endearing simplicity and emotionaldepth.Emilyengagesthelistener,hermusicgripstheheartandelevates the soul. Her songs are double edged, unapologetic and a unique sound in the genre of folk/roots.

Matthew Byrne (Newfoundland) January 11A Nickelodeon Debut!

“ It’s increasingly rare to find male traditional singers who are not just good, but GREAT! Matthew is certainly in that truly great category. ” Brian O’Donovan, WBGH Boston

Cara First Nick Opener March 2000 Small Glories First Nick Headline October 2016

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Bythetimeshebeganwritingherownmusicinthemid-90s,MariaDunnwaslearningtodraw deeply on the folk tradition of storytelling through song to honour the resilience and grace of ordinary people, both past and present. Maria’s earlier albums anchor her lyrics in music that melds North American roots with her Scottish-Irish heritage. Maria showcases her keen social awareness and her melodic, unvarnished songs about the lives of working men and women. Gathering,nominatedfora2017JunoAwardandwinnerofthe2016EdmontonMusic Prize, highlights stories of love of family, community and humanity, that fire our actions to make the world a better place. At the Nick, Maria will be accompanied by Shannon Johnson(vocals,violin)andJeremiahMcDade(vocals,whistles,clarinet)fromtheJunoAward-winningTheMcDades.MariaisworkingwithShannonandJeremiahonanewCDtobereleased in spring 2020.

Ken Stead (Alberta) First Nick Opener Sep. 2014Knownforsilencingaroomtoawhisper,KenStead’snewCD,Civil War is an earnest portrait of the domestic, the conflicts present in the everyday, and how one’s struggle with themselves and their own faults bleed into their relationships with others and how that mirrors the larger political climate. Throughout the record, Stead grapples with his firm belief that peace begins with the individual. Ken Stead makes every room feel like home. A generous demeanor, a delicate wit, and an empathetic understanding of audiences of all shapes, his performances are as true and honest as the songs themselves.

Maria Dunn Trio (Alberta) February 22

“ It’s a fascinating bit of history that Maria Dunn thinks has made for some pretty entertaining art. ” Mike Bell, Calgary Herald

Maria First Nick Opener November 2000

“ Dala can trade a melody line and leave one wondering who is taking the lead and simply leave one behind when the harmonies kick in. ” Peterborough Examiner

First Nick Headline January 2011 Junonomineesandwinnerofthe2010CanadianFolkMusicAwardforVocalGroupoftheYear,AmandaWaltherandSheilaCarabineofDalawriteandsinginharmonybestdescribedasangelic.DrawinguponinfluenceslikeTheBeatles,JoniMitchell,NeilYoungandBobDylan,Dalawritesongsthatarebothcatchyandinsightful.Theiralbum,Best Day, earned Canadian FolkMusicAwardnominationsforEnglishSongwriteroftheYearandVocalGroupoftheYear. The sheer joy with which they perform is infectious, turning first-time listeners into instantfans.Dalaareequallyentertainingbetweensongs,tellingfunnyanddowntoearthstoriesthatmakeeveryshowunique.DalahaveopenedforartistssuchasTomCochrane,StuartMcLeanoftheCBC’sVinylCafé,RichieHavensandArloGuthrie.Theyhavealsoper-formedatTheNewOrleansJazzFestival,TheEdmontonFolkFestival,California’sStrawberryFestival and Mariposa.

Roger Helfrick (Alberta) First Nick Opener Jan. 1996Roger purchased his first harp in 1993 and taught himself to play. He has performed with many ensembles including the Calgary Opera Chorus, the Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players, and from 2012–2014 was the lead vocalist for Winter Harp. His expansive repertoire has included ancient Greek,medieval,andRenaissancesources,aswellasfolkmusicfromJapan,Germany, Norway, Iceland, the British Isles and Ireland. Roger now lives in Edmontonandisworkingmorewithimprovisationandintuitiontocreatenew works that deal with the passing of the seasons, love, joy, silence and living in the present.

Anexceptionalstagepresence,guitaristandsinger-songwriterCécileDoo-Kinguéblendsblues, afro-roots and soul to create a unique sound. With fiery licks and seamless melody com-plimenting her deep, laid-back voice, she’s considered one of Canada’s most electrifying and versatileguitarists.Shehassharedastageand/orrecordedwithMontrealJubilationChoir,BlindBoysofAlabama,JamesBloodUlmer,JimByrnesandMichaelJeromeBrown,amongstmany,andhasopenedformanyiconsincludingCannedHeat,JohnPrine,EricAndersen,AngéliqueKidjoandYoussouN’Dour.Cécileisquicklyearningastellarreputationandaplacealongside Canada’s current roster of great guitarists, firing up clubs, listening rooms and fes-tivals alike with her face-melting playing, rich vocals, and sharp and genuine banter with her audience.Powerfulandraw,CécileDoo-Kingué’sguitarprowess,lyrics,andsoundmakeforenthralling and intimate communion.

Rob Heath (Alberta) A Nickelodeon Debut!Edmonton-basedsinger/songwriterRobHeathhasakeeneyeforobserv-ance of the human condition and an ardent ear for putting it all to music. He won first place in the Calgary Folk Music Festival song writing contest and won the New Folk competition at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. He also earned a nomination for a Songwriter of the Year, Canadian Folk Music Award. Rob released his sixth album, Ticket to Everywhere, in 2019. The 20 songs on Ticket to Everywhere run the gamut from: whimsical, explo-sive, introspective, hopeful, heart-rending, brooding, clever, and all of them brutally honest.

Cécile Doo-Kingué (Québec) March 21

Dala (Ontario) March 7

A Nickelodeon Debut!

“ Full of sophisticated musicianship and striking lyricism. ” Living Blues Magazine

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Guitar RaffleThis year’s Guitar Raffle prize will be a BeaverCreekBCTD101LDreadnoughtguitar and trailpack bag, generously donated by Mike MacLeod and The Acoustic Guitar. The draw for this one-of-a-kind guitar, autographed by all of this season’s Nick performers, will be held on

April 4, 2020. Tickets will be sold throughout the season; $2 each or 3 for $5. All proceeds will support ArtsCan Circle, a char-ity dedicated to linking creative artists with Indigenous youth at risk.

The Nickelodeon Music Club is a volunteer operated, non-profit organization. The Nick wishes to thank its volunteers for the countless number of hours they dedicate. Without the work of our volunteers, these special nights would not be possible.

Nick NewsletterThe days of getting a Nick Newsletter by snail mail have come to a close. Up-to-date information on Nick performances will con-tinue to be available on:

our Nick website: www.thenick

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NickelodeonMusicClub

Twitter: @NickMusicClub

Nick Email Updates

If you would like to receive regular email updates about Nick events, please send an email to info@thenick.ca

2018–19 Guitar Raffle prize

The Good Lovelies, Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore, and Caroline Brooks are immensely talented vocalists and songwriters in their own right; however, it’s their voices, interwoven in harmony, powerful and pure, organic and inspiring, that elevates The Good Lovelies from impressive to peerless. Over the course of their decade-plus career, they’ve covered plenty of stylistic ground, adding tinges of pop, roots, jazz, and even hip-hop to their country folk core at vari-ous points. The trio first united in 2006 for a one-off performance and has since compiled a catalogueoffourstudioalbums,apairofEPs,alivealbum,andChristmascollection.Throughit all, the unmistakable sound of their intertwined voices has been the sonic anchor, and that remains true as the Good Lovelies now look to push further into the mainstream with their most accessible and pop-influenced output to date.

Ian Foster (Newfoundland) A Nickelodeon Debut!Ian Foster continues to wear many musical hats: touring songwriter, music producer, film director, writer, and composer. Ian’s writing style belies a love of history, home and the humble tale. Often likened to Canadian song writing icon Bruce Cockburn in both writing and guitar style, Ian’s music has been described as thoughtful, introspective, cinematic, hopeful, atmos-pheric, and cathartic by critics and fans alike. All of these different facets come together on 2017’s Sleeper Years like never before. That music is the way he tells his stories only makes the telling richer still, it’s modern folk wrapped in Canadiana.

First Nick Headline November 2011

“ The Good Lovelies are the perfect balance of sweetness with sass, sharing stories of life on the road, motherhood, love and marriage. ” Shannon Webb-Campbell, The Coast

2020–2021 41st Nickelodeon Season Ticket Gold Cards

• 110gold cards for the twelve concerts next season will sell for $336.00.

• Advanceticketsforallour2020–2021concertswillbe$30.00.

• Confirmedperformersfor2020–2021willbeannouncedatthebeginningoftheclubonMarch21st.

Current GOLD CARD Holders

• Currentgold card holders may renew their passes by mail or in person, starting on February 22nd and up until the end of the break after the first set of the club on March 21st. Write cheques to “The Acoustic Music Society”, post-dated September 1, 2020. Our Nick secretary, Wanda, will collect cheques and confirm contact information at the Nick.

• gold cards not renewed by March 21st will be made available to patrons on our gold card waiting list. To add your name to our gold card waiting list, please send an email to info@thenick.ca. Information on gold card availability will be announced to the general public via our website, email list and social media.

The Good Lovelies (Ontario) April 4

www.thenick.ca Crescent Heights Community Hall • 1101 - 2nd Street N.W.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 64244, Thorncliffe PO, Calgary, AB T2K 6J7

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January 11 Matthew Byrne Emily Triggs

January 25 Harry Manx Harry Knight

February 8 The Small Glories Orit Shimoni

February 22 Maria Dunn Trio Ken Stead

March 7 Dala Roger Helfrick March 21 Cécile Doo-Kingué Rob Heath

April 4 The Good Lovelies Ian Foster

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Up-to-date information on Nick performances is available on:

our Nick website: www.thenick

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NickelodeonMusicClub

Twitter: @NickMusicClub