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Dunai Ukrainian Dancers

Edmonton Métis Dancers

Shane Yellowbird burst onto the country music scene in 2006 with the release of his debut album “Life Is Calling My Name.” Garnering four Top-10 radio singles and videos, the CD led Yellowbird to countless awards and accolades, including the coveted CCMA award for "Rising Star of the Year," the "Best Country Recording" award at the Native American Music Awards (for North America), and the "Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year" award at the Aboriginal People's Choice Awards (for North America). The release of “It's About Time” in November 2009 coincided with Yellowbird's first appearance on the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Growing up in Hobbema, Alberta, Yellowbird, who is Cree, was always a typical cowboy. His parents participated in the rodeo circuit and Shane was roping and riding from a very early age. Faced with a severe stuttering problem, a speech therapist suggested to Shane that he sing his sentences to help him speak clearly. The technique proved successful -- so successful, in fact, that Yellowbird began entering and winning several singing contests. The life of this cowboy quickly turned away from roping and riding and moved toward that of another dream, being a successful country music artist.

Closing the evening....

Damn It Jim! is a 5 piece dance band bringing you all the Rock and Roll favourites of the last several decades. Their approach to performing is more than just getting and keeping their audience dancing; it's about giving folks the chance to participate as well, thus giving everyone an enjoyable, memorable experience. Their audiences have more fun than the band ... and that's quite a feat!