BJ's Q Club News: May 2010

Sunday, May 30, 2010

The Mudmen June 24,25& 26

MUDMEN Band Bio:
After recording and releasing their 4th studio album "The High Road", THE MUDMEN have been getting quite a lot of attention with a slight new direction in sound. The Campbell Brothers have gone right into their Scottish/Irish Celtic roots and dug up an amazing album! With each song getting the crowd dancing, singing along and drinking their faces off, "The High Road" is a blast of Celtic energy that no one can resist!

The band are best known for their singles "5 O'Clock", "Saturday", and "Drink and Fight" as well as their covers of Spirit Of The West's "Home For A Rest" and AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Want To Rock 'N Roll". In addition, the band's music has been featured in popular culture - their single "Lost", from Defending the Kingdom, was featured in a promotional video for the NBC television show The Black Donnellys, and their single "Animal" was featured in the soundtracks of the video games Burnout 3: Takedown and MX vs. ATV Unleashed. In 2008 Robby & Sandy Campbell were called in to help out in CBC's Hockey Night in Canada Anthem Challenge, in which they played the Bagpipes on Colin Obersts "Canadian Gold", the winning anthem.

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

SUITE 33 JUNE 18 & 19

Suite 33 has been perfecting the art of live entertainment in hundreds of venues all over North America for the last ten years. From thousands in attendance, to private parties of a few hundred, nothing can slow down the awesome energy exploding out from the stage, captivating any audience with a feel good atmosphere that's irresistible.

Their secret weapon - lead singer - Nicole Freeman. From the first note, Nicole sets the pace for the entire evening, engaging the crowd with her powerful vocals, high energy stage presence, and an arsenal of top forty songs at her disposal. But what makes her unique is her road experience - her tested ability to read a crowd, control the momentum, and deliver an unforgettable performance, unique to each show. From Las Vegas, to the Calgary Stampede, to the Florida Keys….this girl has seen it all!

Backed up as always by Doug Freeman (bass guitar, lighting and sound), Lizette Lynch (acoustic guitar, percussion, vocals), Rich Oler (drums, vocals) and Chris Nordstrom (guitar, trumpet, vocals) - four talented musicians who create a rock solid driving force.

Equipped with live sound, programmable laser light show, and hundreds of songs, Suite 33 is guaranteed to take any party to the next level, performing the very best that pop music has to offer! NO COVER BEFORE 8PM!!

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KAREN-LEE BATTEN JUNE 11&12

2007: Karen-Lee is nominated for BC Country's Female Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, and Single of the Year!

Karen-Lee released her 3rd single "Like I Would For You" and is presently working on her 4th.

2006: Karen-Lee releases her first and second single" A Bitter End" & "One Day". She opened for "Emerson Drive", and went on to open for "Big n' Rich" at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival. She sang the National Anthem at the Jays vs Yankees game in TO. In October she won the BC Female Country Vocalist Award… making it her 3rd win in a row, and was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, and Single of the Year.

From festivals to sports events, Karen-Lee had a blast when she was asked to headline the half time show for the CFL Western Finals November 12th. (BC won that game and then went on to win the Grey Cup!!)

The wait is over. In an industry of stereotypes, Karen-Lee Batten's vocals have not only stopped a crowd in its tracks, but further, sent them reeling at the beauty behind the voice.
In fact, this engaging young performer has come a long way in a very short time. In 2003, all of Canada was captivated by her spirit, dazzling vocals, and downright "IT" factor, when she flew past the 16,000 competitors of Canadian Idol to land in the top eleven. Since then it's been an exciting ride, and rather than rush out her debut album, Karen Lee decided to take her time and do it right. Alongside award-winning producer Tom McKillip, she meticulously listened to hundreds of songs to create a genuine representation of her. From the driving force of "One Day";( the albums second single) spirit in "What Is Me", to the heart-wrenching and evocative "A Bitter End"(the albums first single), Karen Lee's debut album "Every Moment" is an emotional palette that brings all the elements of her artistry to the forefront. "I just love the making of this album, it's truly an project, that I believe, speaks about a lot of things that are personal to all of us."

Karen-Lee Batten, a proud British Columbian has become a beloved National singer by pouring herself into songs ever since receiving her first taste of the stage in various churches in her home town of Abbotsford. It was at the age of four that she became fascinated by the magic of music, and wanted to be a singer. "I remember one of my very first performances in my home church, well my mother remembers it better. At just four years of age, and front row, I felt the need to pull my dress up over my head in front of the whole congregation. I still have people that enjoy reminding me of what they saw that day."
Karen-Lee's style is as diverse as her influences. " I remember my friends always laughing at my CD books, Sarah Mclachlan, Mozart, Aretha, The Hip, Martina McBride, Frank Sinatra, Ani DiFranco, Beastie Boys, Eva Cassidy, Faith, Oh and Yes.. Whitney!!" As a result, her fan base is impressive, diverse and loyal.

In 2004 Karen-Lee won the BC Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year, and Abbotsford's "Newsmaker of the Year." In 2005, Karen Lee took home the Female Vocalist Award again, and this past October was her 3rd win, making her the 2006 Female Vocalist. Prior to that, she was rewarded with a BMG Gold Record from her recordings with Canadian Idol in 2003. She was nominated for the New Horizon Award in 2001, 2002 and 2003, and for Female Vocalist in 2003. Throughout her journey she has continued to push herself as a singer and a recording artist. Consider that her first single, "A Bitter End", is still on the charts, as she releases her second single, "One Day". You see a career not only rising, but catching fire! NO COVER BEFORE 8PM!!

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ROGER WEST JUNE 4&5

Roger West, an entertainer who exemplifies
passion with a heart the size of Texas, quicky
rose to be one of the Ontario's top earning club acts,
winning fans and buyers alike with his flamboyant energetic style.

This unique artist, seasoned well beyond his years, paid his dues on the Eastern Canadian music scene, pounding pavement, first as a prolific side man to later front his own group The Bounty Hunters.

His gutsy move to Alberta in 2007 have paid huge dividents, as he has
amazingly become one of the busiest touring acts in Western Canada in less than 2 years.

Many deem Roger West a future star, while his humble outgoing nature
continues to grow his love affair with his ever increasing fan base.

In 2010, look for Roger's debut CD release featuring his great song writing talents as well as his unique vocal stylings.

Time and time again Roger West has proven himself worthy of the success that many believe enevitble, and it truely couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

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FRED MITCHELL BAND MAY 21 & 22

Alberta born, Fred began his musical career at the age of eighteen in a high school band and a few short years later became the lead singer for the Freebird band, who he played with for many years. Fred was also a radio personality for Native Communications Incorporated (NCI). He works part time as an actor, he recently played a part in the Elijah Harper story, which aired nation wide on CTV and APTN.

Fred's musical career has enabled him to play for many different events at a wide variety of venues. He performed in Washington State for a Wellness Conference and in Vancouver for the North American Chiefs Gathering in 1992. Fred performed at the El Macombo as well as the Skydome in Toronto during the National Aboriginal Music Awards. He has performed with many accomplished singers including, Charlie Major, Nazareth, Marty Stuart, Shane Yellowbird, and many more. He has received many awards including entertainer of the year and band of the year from the Westbrook Aboriginal Music Awards. A video that he made for his song "Love on The Road" was nominated for best Aboriginal Video during the Dreamspeakers Music Festival in Edmonton, Alberta. "Love on The Road" was also included on a compellation album, which featured top Manitoba artists. NO COVER BEFORE 8PM

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