The Wardens at The Bird Dog @ Bird Dog Theatre

The Black Feathers (from the UK)

Friday, October 9 @ 7:30PMFri, Oct 9 @ 7:30PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50 Street, Hardisty, AB T0B 1V0

The ability to write songs that are both modern and ancient is a rare thing. The product of an arcane art of weaving in traditional influences so thoroughly that they become the warp and weft of fresh creations.

The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, are two such talents. They first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012.

“Once in a blue moon, the whole soars far above the sum of its parts. That’s what happens when The Black Feathers perform live” - Black Mountain News, North Carolina

Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Their music quickly draw the interest of listeners, but it is the stage chemistry that will keep them riveted.

Having already built up a loyal following in the UK, The Black Feathers have been spreading their wings across the US. They have performed at Philadelphia Folk Festival, Kate Wolf Music Festival, and AmericanaFest, and have also been awarded official showcases at the International, North East Regional and Far-West Folk Alliance conferences.

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KitchinParti at the Bird Dog Theatre

Saturday, November 28 @ 7:30PMSat, Nov 28 @ 7:30PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50th Street, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

Suzanne and I have always loved the music and spirit in Newfoundland! Since our dear friends, Bob and Jan Preece moved into Hardisty in March and Jan is originally from Newfoundland, we thought, what could be a better welcoming gift for the two of them than to have a wee kitchen party with the amazing, "KitchinParti" band, straight from the rock...The sing together like family and their songs are steeped in the Newfoundland tradition that we love! I think the only time these three are not smiling or laughing is when they're asleep:) THIS ONE WILL BE FUN!!!

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"Christmas on the Range" with Over The Moon and Friends

Sunday, December 20 @ 2:00PMSun, Dec 20 @ 2:00PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50th Street, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

We have been gathering some great old, and some beautiful new, Christmas tunes and stories over the past few years or so. Most of them reflect a western way of life at Christmas Time... We'll be joined by some of our friends in the band, and maybe one or two others... All we know at this point, is that you'll be full of the Christmas Spirit "western style" when you leave... and it's a good thing as it will be only four more days until Christmas Eve, when you do walk out of the theatre!!!

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Terra Spenser and Valentines Day supper!!!

Sunday, February 14, 2027 @ 5:00PMSun, Feb 14, 2027 @ 5:00PM

Hardisty Community Hall, 4807 49 St, , Hardisty, AB T4V 1M8

Welcome to our very first Bird Dog Theatre, Dinner and a Concert experience! We are absolutely thrilled to offer you a beautiful, home-cooked roast beef dinner with golden Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings—the perfect, unforgettable start to your Valentine’s Day celebration.After sharing a delicious meal with your favourite person, just head on up to the Bird Dog Theatre to let the magic continue. Prepare to spend the rest of your evening listening, laughing, and loving the incredible music and storytelling of Terra Spencer.

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Terra Spencer at The Bird Dog!

Sunday, February 14, 2027 @ 7:30PMSun, Feb 14, 2027 @ 7:30PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50th Street, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

When we heard that one of our favourite singer/songwriters was going to be on tour out west here and we reached out with an idea to have Terra Spenser join us for a show on Valentines Day! Now we are making plans to host a beautiful roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings , before the concert. We'll make a separate event that will sell tickets for both, the concert, and for the supper and concert... and you can get "concert only tickets" here. Raised on the mud banks of the Avon River, award-winning Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer charms audiences with her deft guitar, gospel piano, butterscotch voice, crackling wit, and wood-paneled warmth. Her startlingly intimate songs have caught the eye of collaborators including David Francey, Stephen Fearing, and Matt Andersen. Every show is a knee-to-knee conversation with a natural storyteller. “Friggin' wicked. ” - Matt Andersen

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The Wardens at The Bird Dog

Sunday, March 14, 2027 @ 2:00PMSun, Mar 14, 2027 @ 2:00PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50th Street, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

The Wardens stories and mountain music rise from the very land they’ve protected as Canadian national park wardens collectively for over 50 years.

The band have performed widely across western Canada and in the US from Alaska to California. They've shared the stage with Blue Rodeo, Pharis & Jason Romero and Ian Tyson and performed at Folk Alliance International, Canmore Folk Festival's main stage and for a royal audience in Edmonton, Alberta.

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VALDY! at The Bird Dog!!!

Saturday, April 3, 2027 @ 7:30PMSat, Apr 3, 2027 @ 7:30PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50th Street, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

Now this is big news!!! One of our heroes is coming to our wee theatre in Hardisty, Alberta! This is something to shout about folks! We know you know his voice and his songs, but here's a couple of career highlights...* Invested as a member of the Order of Canada in July 2012

7 Juno nominations, 2 Juno awards, (Country Male Vocalist & Folksinger).
"Songwriter of the Year" and CARAS awards in Folk/Bluegrass categories.
Songwriting workshops. Movie sound track, TV and film scores, music producer.
16 albums, 22 singles, 4 Gold Records, nearly half a million units sold worldwide.
Original host of "BC Music Project" - Gold Ribbon Talent Development Award - featuring established and up-and-coming artists from BC.
CBC special, a musical TV simulcast (TV coupled w/ FM Radio 2 in stereo) - - "Folksinger Deluxe w/ a Side of Fries".

*Lead role on "The Beachcombers", minor roles in 2 movie features.

Twice was a panelist on the popular Front Page Challenge
International Pop Song Festival in Sopoot, Poland

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