Time: 5 p.m.
Cover: none
5 p.m. – Dusty Dee Litchfield (country)
Imagine a simpler way of life. You have what you need; nothin’ more, nothin’ less (most years). You’re sitting on the front porch, watching the sun slowly fade into the horizon. There’s a familiar song playin’ on that old AM radio: the one your grandpa gave you for your birthday when you turned 10. Your toe starts tapping along with the beat; almost instinctively. You never told it to, it just did. That song sure does sound familiar, but you just can’t seem to remember the name of it. Then the announcer’s voice comes hissing over the radio speaker “How do you like that folks, that’s the new song by the young cowboy, Dusty Dee!”
Dusty Dee has a familiar, toe tapping sound; it won’t take long before you’re singing along. Songs to dance to. Songs to sing along with. Songs that tell a story. Songs about home. "Dusty Dee has a distinctive voice and a quirky sense of humor ... as well as a knack for telling a good story" - Richard Amery, LABeat.ca. But don’t take our word for it; head on over to www.DustyDee.com and find out for yourself.
6:00 p.m. – Festival Opening Ceremonies
6:30 p.m. – Paul Kype and Texas Flood (Blues)
A masterful guitarist, Paul has been playing guitar since the age of ten. Drawing upon the influences of guitar legends such as Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paul has honed his skill to near perfection. He honors the songs of the greats by playing them with amazing precision and at the same time, investing them with his own intense feeling. After his solos, it is not uncommon to see people cheering jubilantly while shaking thier heads in disbelief and awe. Originally from Abbotsford BC, Paul joined his first band " Legal Tender" at the age of sixteen, playing the bass guitar. The band was a popular band at local high school dances and festivals for 3 years when he moved to the far north for a job and a re-dedication to playing guitar rather than bass. After working in a Sawmill in Ft St John BC for 2 years, Paul decided to move back to the Lower Mainland and pursue a career as a musician .For the following 8 years Paul played in various bands working the club circuit of western Canada, honing his guitar and vocal skills and meeting many people who would become instrumental in the formation and success of Texas Flood in the years to come. In 1993 Paul formed Texas Flood with Jerry Adolphe, veteran Vancouver drummer of well known bands "Chilliwack" and " Jim Byrnes", and fellow club musician Simon Hardman. Through the nineties Texas Flood toured relentlessly ,eventually securing the Monday night slot as a house Band at The Yale Hotel in Vancouver in the year 2000, a Monday night party that lasted three year. The year 2000 was a busy one that included a full festival tour as a backing band for Chicago lap steel legend "Freddy Roulette" and a trip late in the year to do some shows in Austin Texas, a lifelong dream of Paul's Through his work at The Yale, Paul struck up a friendship with Canadian rock legend "Jerry Doucette" and began to play second guitar in the "Doucette" band and continues to do so to this day. Try to catch these two , both formidable guitar talents, together onstage. Since relocating to Alberta in 2004, Paul has continued to work steadily with Texas Flood and as of March 2014 has just released their new CD " Long Time Comin' ". Texas Flood is committed to keeping the rockin' blues alive.
8 p.m. – Desert Wind Belly Dancers
Bellydancers, yes! An eclectic group of women who study, practice, teach, and add their own style to the art of bellydance.
8:30 p.m. – Fast Times Band (rock)
Jackie French - Lead & background Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Jasmine Mitchell - Lead & background Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Michael Ayotte - Keys & Vocals, Kevin Vezina - Lead Guitar, Alex Thomson - Bass, Vocals, Blaine Graf - Drums, vocals
“Fast Times” has been delighting Lethbridge audiences for over seven years with their powerful vocals, tight harmonies, energy
and commanding stage presence. A few past highlight performances
include the Scottie’s Tournament of Hearts opening party, a guest artist
spot with the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra, and the Lethbridge College
50 year anniversary. With both female and male lead vocals they cover
an enormous range of well loved music, from classic rock to current top
40! Whatever your entertainment needs are, “Fast Times” delivers!"
Henderson Lake Park is a 47 hectare (117 acre) blend of relaxed leisure
and active recreation opportunities concentrated around a 60 acre
man-made lake. Paved and shale walking trails border Henderson
Lake, along with playgrounds, rest areas and picnic sites.
Concession is open during the summer months.
Henderson Park has been a focus of civic pride for more than 85
years. Originally developed for the 7th International Dry-Farming
Congress in 1912, it continues to be an attraction for special event
celebrations. The lake itself was originally a large slough. William
Henderson, the Mayor of Lethbridge during the early preparations
for the Farming Congress, was instrumental in initiating the
concept of Henderson Lake and a surrounding park.
It is home to the annual Dragon Boat Festival in july as well as Canada Day celebrations.
