Previous events
Dana Wylie Sings Edith Piaf A fundraiser for the Refugee Response Collective Organizer: Marianne Watchel P lease join us for a concert with Dana Wylie singing the songs of Edith Piaf. Dana will be joined by Jason Kodie, Cam Neufeld, Keith Rempel and Dan Stadniki. Many of you attended the concert last year and know just how powerfully Dana brings these songs to life. If you have not seen this show, here's your chance for a great evening. There will be a small silent auction of artwork and small gifts as Refugee Response Collective continues to raise money for refugees in a world that seems determined to create more refugees and more chaos daily. I genuinely believe we need nights like this more than ever if we're to remain undaunted or at least slightly sane in the current global climate. Here are the details: Sunday April 12 Doors 6:30 Show 7 p.m. Riverdale Hall 9231-100 Ave Cash Bar Tickets- $30 advance, $35 at the door ( If there are any available, and I doubt there will be.) Seats can be reserved by emailing: mariannewatchel@hotmail.com You must confirm that seats are available before transferring any money. Please bring your friends, and please share this with anyone you think would be interested. It will be a great night!
Please join us in Riverdale on May 5 for a free concert and dance party with Gadjo Collective to celebrate Ederlezi, a mid-spring festival. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join us as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come dance to Balkan beats and Hotclub Swing . Make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree, revel in the excitement and elegance of the fire performers and dance the night away The evening will be a free, unticketed event thanks to the collaboration of the Riverdale Community League, the Edmonton Arts Council and Gadjo Collective. All are welcome. There will be a cash bar with money going to the Riverdale Community League. After long weeks of cold weather, I think we are all very ready for a mid-spring party! Hope to see you there!
From northern India to Spain, through Turkey and the Balkans, to France and the swinging heart of hotclub, Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective weave their way through the musical traditions adopted by the Roma as they migrated throughout Europe. This is the trail that Cam traveled while researching, studying and composing with Master Roma musicians on his many excursions to this road. With a dynamic and diverse assortment of musicians, this show will take you from the Roma roots to the Swing era of the Hotclub of France. Band members Cam Neufeld, Violin Billie Zizi, Vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer, Vocals Roya Yazdanmehr, Vocals and dance Caleb Hunt, Sax and violin Don Ross, Clarinet Keith Rempel, Sousaphone and bass Bramwell Park, Drums Ahmed Al Auqaily, Darbuka Jason Cody, Accordian Robert Walsh, Guitar Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets here https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/the-road-to-django/
$30 general seating
The Road to Django is a show presented by the Gadjo Collective that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt, the founder of what we know of a "gypsy jazz" and the music of the Roma. The idea is to extrapolate backwards to the origin of Romani people in India and follow the Roma trail from India to Spain and explore the music along the way. The show is tailored to fit the event, from intimate concerts to Balkan and swing dance parties, from solo performances to festivals with up to 14 musicians and 8 dancers. This show draws on a talented pool of musicians each of whom provide their unique musicality and energy to make and shape this original and exciting show. The Road to Django Collective was put together after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Django's music continuing through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then, Cam has made many more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans playing and researching the music of the Roma. Many of the compositions in this show were written while traveling. Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
Please join us to beat the February blues with three master fiddle players at Tree Frog Studios . Daniel Gervais, JJGuy and Cam Neufeld team up for an explosive show on Feb 28th . A Triple Fiddle Extravaganza! Refuge Response Collective is teaming up with Tree Frog Studios to provide a rich evening. Syrian dinner is provided at 6pm to raise money for an upcoming sponsorship. All proceees from the meal go to the sponsorship fund. Dinner at 6pm Concert at 8pm Show and Meal -$45 Meal only $30 Show only $20 advance and $25 at the door. contact Marianne at mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or 780-424-4768
Balkan meets jazz! Imagine if Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt travelled to Bulgaria and Romania and brought back some of the flavours of the east. The sound is original, the origins are ancient and the rhythm is hot!
" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT
Halloween Dance Party with Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective. Come dance the night away with Balkan Beats and Hotclub jazz. Tickets are $22 in advance and $27 at the door. Contact mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or ph. 780-424-4768. There will be prizes for best costumes and pizza for sale at 10:30. See you there!
Wear your best costume and bring your dancing shoes! Dance the night away with Gadjo Collective at Riverdale Hall . For Tickets call Marianne - 780-424-4768 email - mariannewatchel@hotmail.com $20 advance and $25 at the door Cash bar and prizes for best costume
Come to the 7th annual Ederlezi festival , normally held on the 5th of May but because of the late spring here in Edmonton we have delayed to the 27th of May. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , celebrated in Turkey ( Hıdırellez) and throughout the Balkans (Ederlezi) when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Gadjo Collective : The Gadjo Collective is a 5 to 12-piece Balkan dance band featuring original music composed over 5 years of traveling the “Roma trail” from India to Spain as well as traditional songs from the Balkans. This same group expands to become a 17 member theater show called “ The Road to Django” including dancers and extra musical guests.
" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT
“It's difficult to describe in words the 'mystical' journey through time that you were able to take the audience on that evening. 'Spellbinding' performances by some of the best musicians performing Balkan music anywhere in the world today, Detailed history, otherworldly rhythms and impeccable arrangements created an evening of pure magic the people of Demmitt will not soon forget.” Jane Gothard - Artistic Team, Borderline Culture Series This year we are offering tickets for an amazing Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 24) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) Tickets- $20 for party, $20 for Syrian food Call Marianne @ 780-424-4768 or mariannewatchel@hotmail.com
Come celebrate the birthday of Django Reinhardt! Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present the 7th annual “Road to Django“ a show that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. It was put together after Cam Neufeld attended Django fest in Samois France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music continuing through the Balkans , Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then Cam has made several more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing playing and researching music of the Roma. Many compositions used in this show were written while traveling. The Road to Django features twelve local musicians and four dancers Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the hotclub jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree
The Gadjo Collective at Saskquatch
The Gadjo Collective is a Balkan dance band. It emerged from the Road to Django show and explores the music of the Balkans tossing in a dash of hot club swing. The Collective was formed after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. In the months leading up to that festival Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music and continued through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing. Since then, Cam has made three more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing to play and research music of the Roma.
Using traditional and newly composed pieces , these seasoned musicians will have you on your feet dancing faster than you can say “holy wedding and funeral party dance band”
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree This year we are offering tickets for a Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 3 ) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) May 7 @ Riverdale House 9231 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Dinner @ 7pm Dance @ 8pm
Dance only - $20 with food - $35
call Marianne for tickets - 780-424-4768 mariannewatchel@hotmail.com
Gadjo Collective at the most exotic gig in Canada... Snowking festival is very special !
Following the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
Earthquake Relief Fundraiser Cash bar, Silent Auction - sale of crafts Proceeds go to UNICEF and the Nepali Children's Education Project
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romany mid-spring festival, when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with special guests,Fable Entertainment, as we celebrate the escape from winter's grip! Come dance to Balkan beats and Hot Cub Swing. Come make your wish and tie it to a wishing tree. Come party on Churchill Square on Sunday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come bring your Mom!
Age limit: All ages
The Road to Django celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. Led by Cam Neufeld and incorporating the musicality and energy of 14 musicians and 3 dancers, the show follows the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans and Spain and ends with the gypsy jazz of Reinhardt himself. Experience a musical journey unlike any other through exotic lands to the swing era of the quintet of the Hotclub of France! Featuring Cam Neufeld - violin Lisi Sommer - vocals Billie Zizi - guitar and vocals Clint Pelletier -guitar Alin Rogoz - guitar and vocals Jamie Philp - guitar Jim Findlay - guitar and oud Don Ross - clarinet Mary -Lee Bird - trombone Keith Remple -sousaphone Spencer Murray - saxophone and zurna Bramwell Park -drums Ahmed Al Auqaily - percussion Geoff O’Brian - percussion Jana Lang - dancer Birkley Wisniewski - dancer Krista Posyniak - dancer special guest - Caleb Hunt - violin
$28 - $32 Age limit: All ages
Billie Zizi grew up surrounded by music and started her first band at age seven called The Rotten Socks. Billie Zizi and her two best friends played concerts, had promotional photo shoots and wrote singles such as “Old People Cryin' by the side of the Noodle River”, “Stinkin' up the Highway” and “How dare you Bob”. They grossed a total of five dollars and fifty nine cents. Since then Billie Zizi has continued her musical journey in an entirely nomadic fashion, her migratory tendencies spanning West Africa, South Asia, Europe and Canada. Upon her return to Canada in 2010 Billie Zizi attended Grant Macewan university to study music. Conjoining jazz influenced vocal lines with folk lyrics she is “A nuclear fission of calculated folk and meandering jazz sensibilities”-Joe Gurba
“Her voice will lull you into a dream and wake you with the sweetest sounding alarm clock.”-One Man Band Festival
“Last night's show with Jordan Billie Zizi-The tunnel song was so beautiful and moving. A totally unforgettable experience.”-Julie Rohr Rice “With a honed in trickling jazz folk not unlike early Feist, Billie Zizi has carved a little cubby to tuck away the simple truths & admissions.”-Argue Job
Los Gajito's at Riverdale Hall
Please join us for an afternoon concert for the whole family with Los Gadjitos
Expect a passionate concert that pulls at your heart strings and grabs you by the throat.
Riverdale Hall-9231 - 100 Ave.
Doors at 1, Music at 1:30
Advance seats-$25 or $30 at the door
Children 12 and under- free- but must be reserved, ages 13-16- $12
Homemade desserts, ice cream cones, tea, coffee and soft drinks for purchase
To reserve your seat etransfers to mariannewatchel@hotmail.com once availability is confirmed with Marianne
Advance ticket sales will not be available on the day of the concert.
'Los Gadjitos is a world music fusion band fronted by the unforgettable voice of Lisi Sommer, with Cam Neufeld, and Jason Kodie,
Los Gadjitos will be joined by the members of the band members from the Lisi sings Lhasa show. They are Caleb Hunt on sax and saw, Stephen Gevenich ( Misery Mountain Boys, Dirt City Hot Club) on guitar, Bramwell Park ( Brass Tactics)on percussion and Kevin Jacobson( Back Porch Swing) on bass.
Hello,
Please join us for the 14th annual Ederlezi Festival with Cam Neufeld and the ten piece Gadjo Collective.
May 10 at the Riverdale Hall - 9231-100Ave
Doors-7:30
Band- 8 p.m.
Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival celebrating the earth's vibrant awaking after the bitter winter.
Come dance to Balkan beats and Hot Club Swing. This is an all ages event.
Come tie your wishes for the upcoming year to the wishing tree. Instead of jumping over a bonfire to purge yourself of all the negativity of the past year, we will simply have large cauldron fires to symbolically do this purging thus avoiding a festival of broken bones and Albertan 'hold my beer' inspired lawsuits.
All proceeds from this event will go to the sponsorship of a refugee family of 7.This is Refugee Response Collective's 16th sponsorship and we're over half way to our goal of supporting them during their first year in Canada.
In order to make this event accessible to everyone, we are offering it as a 'pay what you can event.'
Please share this and bring your friends.
If possible, we will hold this concert/dance outdoors, however- this is happening in May, in Alberta so we'll go inside the hall if the weather is unreliable. If held outdoors- please bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
We will have food snacks available for purchase provided by the Syrian/Canadian members of Refugee Response Collective.
We will have a cash bar.
Big thanks to the Riverdale Community League and the Edmonton Arts Council for helping to make this annual festival happen, again.
Please contact me or Marianne for more information or to volunteer.
mariannewatchel@hotmail.com
Hope you can make it!
Ederlezi Festival
Sunday May 5th 2024 6:30 - 11 pm
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival when everything comes alive after the bitter winter.
Come join us as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come dance to Balkan beats and Hotclub Swing
Make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree,
revel in the excitement and
elegance of the fire performers
and dance the night away
Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present
Ederlezi
Concert and dance party fundraiser!
All proceeds to Refuge sponsorship
Cash bar cash food- entrance by donation
Riverdale Hall - 9231 100 ave
Outdoor if possible/ indoors if necessary
Sunday May 5 doors and food @ 6:30
Previous events
Dana Wylie Sings Edith Piaf A fundraiser for the Refugee Response Collective Organizer: Marianne Watchel P lease join us for a concert with Dana Wylie singing the songs of Edith Piaf. Dana will be joined by Jason Kodie, Cam Neufeld, Keith Rempel and Dan Stadniki. Many of you attended the concert last year and know just how powerfully Dana brings these songs to life. If you have not seen this show, here's your chance for a great evening. There will be a small silent auction of artwork and small gifts as Refugee Response Collective continues to raise money for refugees in a world that seems determined to create more refugees and more chaos daily. I genuinely believe we need nights like this more than ever if we're to remain undaunted or at least slightly sane in the current global climate. Here are the details: Sunday April 12 Doors 6:30 Show 7 p.m. Riverdale Hall 9231-100 Ave Cash Bar Tickets- $30 advance, $35 at the door ( If there are any available, and I doubt there will be.) Seats can be reserved by emailing: mariannewatchel@hotmail.com You must confirm that seats are available before transferring any money. Please bring your friends, and please share this with anyone you think would be interested. It will be a great night!
Please join us in Riverdale on May 5 for a free concert and dance party with Gadjo Collective to celebrate Ederlezi, a mid-spring festival. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join us as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come dance to Balkan beats and Hotclub Swing . Make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree, revel in the excitement and elegance of the fire performers and dance the night away The evening will be a free, unticketed event thanks to the collaboration of the Riverdale Community League, the Edmonton Arts Council and Gadjo Collective. All are welcome. There will be a cash bar with money going to the Riverdale Community League. After long weeks of cold weather, I think we are all very ready for a mid-spring party! Hope to see you there!
From northern India to Spain, through Turkey and the Balkans, to France and the swinging heart of hotclub, Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective weave their way through the musical traditions adopted by the Roma as they migrated throughout Europe. This is the trail that Cam traveled while researching, studying and composing with Master Roma musicians on his many excursions to this road. With a dynamic and diverse assortment of musicians, this show will take you from the Roma roots to the Swing era of the Hotclub of France. Band members Cam Neufeld, Violin Billie Zizi, Vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer, Vocals Roya Yazdanmehr, Vocals and dance Caleb Hunt, Sax and violin Don Ross, Clarinet Keith Rempel, Sousaphone and bass Bramwell Park, Drums Ahmed Al Auqaily, Darbuka Jason Cody, Accordian Robert Walsh, Guitar Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets here https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/the-road-to-django/
$30 general seating
The Road to Django is a show presented by the Gadjo Collective that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt, the founder of what we know of a "gypsy jazz" and the music of the Roma. The idea is to extrapolate backwards to the origin of Romani people in India and follow the Roma trail from India to Spain and explore the music along the way. The show is tailored to fit the event, from intimate concerts to Balkan and swing dance parties, from solo performances to festivals with up to 14 musicians and 8 dancers. This show draws on a talented pool of musicians each of whom provide their unique musicality and energy to make and shape this original and exciting show. The Road to Django Collective was put together after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Django's music continuing through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then, Cam has made many more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans playing and researching the music of the Roma. Many of the compositions in this show were written while traveling. Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
Please join us to beat the February blues with three master fiddle players at Tree Frog Studios . Daniel Gervais, JJGuy and Cam Neufeld team up for an explosive show on Feb 28th . A Triple Fiddle Extravaganza! Refuge Response Collective is teaming up with Tree Frog Studios to provide a rich evening. Syrian dinner is provided at 6pm to raise money for an upcoming sponsorship. All proceees from the meal go to the sponsorship fund. Dinner at 6pm Concert at 8pm Show and Meal -$45 Meal only $30 Show only $20 advance and $25 at the door. contact Marianne at mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or 780-424-4768
Balkan meets jazz! Imagine if Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt travelled to Bulgaria and Romania and brought back some of the flavours of the east. The sound is original, the origins are ancient and the rhythm is hot!
" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT
Halloween Dance Party with Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective. Come dance the night away with Balkan Beats and Hotclub jazz. Tickets are $22 in advance and $27 at the door. Contact mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or ph. 780-424-4768. There will be prizes for best costumes and pizza for sale at 10:30. See you there!
Wear your best costume and bring your dancing shoes! Dance the night away with Gadjo Collective at Riverdale Hall . For Tickets call Marianne - 780-424-4768 email - mariannewatchel@hotmail.com $20 advance and $25 at the door Cash bar and prizes for best costume
Come to the 7th annual Ederlezi festival , normally held on the 5th of May but because of the late spring here in Edmonton we have delayed to the 27th of May. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , celebrated in Turkey ( Hıdırellez) and throughout the Balkans (Ederlezi) when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Gadjo Collective : The Gadjo Collective is a 5 to 12-piece Balkan dance band featuring original music composed over 5 years of traveling the “Roma trail” from India to Spain as well as traditional songs from the Balkans. This same group expands to become a 17 member theater show called “ The Road to Django” including dancers and extra musical guests.
" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT
“It's difficult to describe in words the 'mystical' journey through time that you were able to take the audience on that evening. 'Spellbinding' performances by some of the best musicians performing Balkan music anywhere in the world today, Detailed history, otherworldly rhythms and impeccable arrangements created an evening of pure magic the people of Demmitt will not soon forget.” Jane Gothard - Artistic Team, Borderline Culture Series This year we are offering tickets for an amazing Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 24) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) Tickets- $20 for party, $20 for Syrian food Call Marianne @ 780-424-4768 or mariannewatchel@hotmail.com
Come celebrate the birthday of Django Reinhardt! Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present the 7th annual “Road to Django“ a show that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. It was put together after Cam Neufeld attended Django fest in Samois France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music continuing through the Balkans , Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then Cam has made several more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing playing and researching music of the Roma. Many compositions used in this show were written while traveling. The Road to Django features twelve local musicians and four dancers Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the hotclub jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree
The Gadjo Collective at Saskquatch
The Gadjo Collective is a Balkan dance band. It emerged from the Road to Django show and explores the music of the Balkans tossing in a dash of hot club swing. The Collective was formed after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. In the months leading up to that festival Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music and continued through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing. Since then, Cam has made three more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing to play and research music of the Roma.
Using traditional and newly composed pieces , these seasoned musicians will have you on your feet dancing faster than you can say “holy wedding and funeral party dance band”
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree This year we are offering tickets for a Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 3 ) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) May 7 @ Riverdale House 9231 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Dinner @ 7pm Dance @ 8pm
Dance only - $20 with food - $35
call Marianne for tickets - 780-424-4768 mariannewatchel@hotmail.com
Gadjo Collective at the most exotic gig in Canada... Snowking festival is very special !
Following the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
Earthquake Relief Fundraiser Cash bar, Silent Auction - sale of crafts Proceeds go to UNICEF and the Nepali Children's Education Project
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romany mid-spring festival, when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with special guests,Fable Entertainment, as we celebrate the escape from winter's grip! Come dance to Balkan beats and Hot Cub Swing. Come make your wish and tie it to a wishing tree. Come party on Churchill Square on Sunday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come bring your Mom!
Age limit: All ages
The Road to Django celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. Led by Cam Neufeld and incorporating the musicality and energy of 14 musicians and 3 dancers, the show follows the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans and Spain and ends with the gypsy jazz of Reinhardt himself. Experience a musical journey unlike any other through exotic lands to the swing era of the quintet of the Hotclub of France! Featuring Cam Neufeld - violin Lisi Sommer - vocals Billie Zizi - guitar and vocals Clint Pelletier -guitar Alin Rogoz - guitar and vocals Jamie Philp - guitar Jim Findlay - guitar and oud Don Ross - clarinet Mary -Lee Bird - trombone Keith Remple -sousaphone Spencer Murray - saxophone and zurna Bramwell Park -drums Ahmed Al Auqaily - percussion Geoff O’Brian - percussion Jana Lang - dancer Birkley Wisniewski - dancer Krista Posyniak - dancer special guest - Caleb Hunt - violin
$28 - $32 Age limit: All ages
Billie Zizi grew up surrounded by music and started her first band at age seven called The Rotten Socks. Billie Zizi and her two best friends played concerts, had promotional photo shoots and wrote singles such as “Old People Cryin' by the side of the Noodle River”, “Stinkin' up the Highway” and “How dare you Bob”. They grossed a total of five dollars and fifty nine cents. Since then Billie Zizi has continued her musical journey in an entirely nomadic fashion, her migratory tendencies spanning West Africa, South Asia, Europe and Canada. Upon her return to Canada in 2010 Billie Zizi attended Grant Macewan university to study music. Conjoining jazz influenced vocal lines with folk lyrics she is “A nuclear fission of calculated folk and meandering jazz sensibilities”-Joe Gurba
“Her voice will lull you into a dream and wake you with the sweetest sounding alarm clock.”-One Man Band Festival
“Last night's show with Jordan Billie Zizi-The tunnel song was so beautiful and moving. A totally unforgettable experience.”-Julie Rohr Rice “With a honed in trickling jazz folk not unlike early Feist, Billie Zizi has carved a little cubby to tuck away the simple truths & admissions.”-Argue Job
Previous events
Dana Wylie Sings Edith Piaf A fundraiser for the Refugee Response Collective Organizer: Marianne Watchel P lease join us for a concert with Dana Wylie singing the songs of Edith Piaf. Dana will be joined by Jason Kodie, Cam Neufeld, Keith Rempel and Dan Stadniki. Many of you attended the concert last year and know just how powerfully Dana brings these songs to life. If you have not seen this show, here's your chance for a great evening. There will be a small silent auction of artwork and small gifts as Refugee Response Collective continues to raise money for refugees in a world that seems determined to create more refugees and more chaos daily. I genuinely believe we need nights like this more than ever if we're to remain undaunted or at least slightly sane in the current global climate. Here are the details: Sunday April 12 Doors 6:30 Show 7 p.m. Riverdale Hall 9231-100 Ave Cash Bar Tickets- $30 advance, $35 at the door ( If there are any available, and I doubt there will be.) Seats can be reserved by emailing: mariannewatchel@hotmail.com You must confirm that seats are available before transferring any money. Please bring your friends, and please share this with anyone you think would be interested. It will be a great night!
Please join us in Riverdale on May 5 for a free concert and dance party with Gadjo Collective to celebrate Ederlezi, a mid-spring festival. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join us as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come dance to Balkan beats and Hotclub Swing . Make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree, revel in the excitement and elegance of the fire performers and dance the night away The evening will be a free, unticketed event thanks to the collaboration of the Riverdale Community League, the Edmonton Arts Council and Gadjo Collective. All are welcome. There will be a cash bar with money going to the Riverdale Community League. After long weeks of cold weather, I think we are all very ready for a mid-spring party! Hope to see you there!
From northern India to Spain, through Turkey and the Balkans, to France and the swinging heart of hotclub, Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective weave their way through the musical traditions adopted by the Roma as they migrated throughout Europe. This is the trail that Cam traveled while researching, studying and composing with Master Roma musicians on his many excursions to this road. With a dynamic and diverse assortment of musicians, this show will take you from the Roma roots to the Swing era of the Hotclub of France. Band members Cam Neufeld, Violin Billie Zizi, Vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer, Vocals Roya Yazdanmehr, Vocals and dance Caleb Hunt, Sax and violin Don Ross, Clarinet Keith Rempel, Sousaphone and bass Bramwell Park, Drums Ahmed Al Auqaily, Darbuka Jason Cody, Accordian Robert Walsh, Guitar Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets here https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/the-road-to-django/
$30 general seating
The Road to Django is a show presented by the Gadjo Collective that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt, the founder of what we know of a "gypsy jazz" and the music of the Roma. The idea is to extrapolate backwards to the origin of Romani people in India and follow the Roma trail from India to Spain and explore the music along the way. The show is tailored to fit the event, from intimate concerts to Balkan and swing dance parties, from solo performances to festivals with up to 14 musicians and 8 dancers. This show draws on a talented pool of musicians each of whom provide their unique musicality and energy to make and shape this original and exciting show. The Road to Django Collective was put together after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Django's music continuing through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then, Cam has made many more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans playing and researching the music of the Roma. Many of the compositions in this show were written while traveling. Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
Please join us to beat the February blues with three master fiddle players at Tree Frog Studios . Daniel Gervais, JJGuy and Cam Neufeld team up for an explosive show on Feb 28th . A Triple Fiddle Extravaganza! Refuge Response Collective is teaming up with Tree Frog Studios to provide a rich evening. Syrian dinner is provided at 6pm to raise money for an upcoming sponsorship. All proceees from the meal go to the sponsorship fund. Dinner at 6pm Concert at 8pm Show and Meal -$45 Meal only $30 Show only $20 advance and $25 at the door. contact Marianne at mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or 780-424-4768
Balkan meets jazz! Imagine if Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt travelled to Bulgaria and Romania and brought back some of the flavours of the east. The sound is original, the origins are ancient and the rhythm is hot!
" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT
Halloween Dance Party with Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective. Come dance the night away with Balkan Beats and Hotclub jazz. Tickets are $22 in advance and $27 at the door. Contact mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or ph. 780-424-4768. There will be prizes for best costumes and pizza for sale at 10:30. See you there!
Wear your best costume and bring your dancing shoes! Dance the night away with Gadjo Collective at Riverdale Hall . For Tickets call Marianne - 780-424-4768 email - mariannewatchel@hotmail.com $20 advance and $25 at the door Cash bar and prizes for best costume
Come to the 7th annual Ederlezi festival , normally held on the 5th of May but because of the late spring here in Edmonton we have delayed to the 27th of May. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , celebrated in Turkey ( Hıdırellez) and throughout the Balkans (Ederlezi) when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Gadjo Collective : The Gadjo Collective is a 5 to 12-piece Balkan dance band featuring original music composed over 5 years of traveling the “Roma trail” from India to Spain as well as traditional songs from the Balkans. This same group expands to become a 17 member theater show called “ The Road to Django” including dancers and extra musical guests.
" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT
“It's difficult to describe in words the 'mystical' journey through time that you were able to take the audience on that evening. 'Spellbinding' performances by some of the best musicians performing Balkan music anywhere in the world today, Detailed history, otherworldly rhythms and impeccable arrangements created an evening of pure magic the people of Demmitt will not soon forget.” Jane Gothard - Artistic Team, Borderline Culture Series This year we are offering tickets for an amazing Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 24) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) Tickets- $20 for party, $20 for Syrian food Call Marianne @ 780-424-4768 or mariannewatchel@hotmail.com
Come celebrate the birthday of Django Reinhardt! Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present the 7th annual “Road to Django“ a show that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. It was put together after Cam Neufeld attended Django fest in Samois France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music continuing through the Balkans , Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then Cam has made several more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing playing and researching music of the Roma. Many compositions used in this show were written while traveling. The Road to Django features twelve local musicians and four dancers Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the hotclub jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree
The Gadjo Collective at Saskquatch
The Gadjo Collective is a Balkan dance band. It emerged from the Road to Django show and explores the music of the Balkans tossing in a dash of hot club swing. The Collective was formed after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. In the months leading up to that festival Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music and continued through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing. Since then, Cam has made three more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing to play and research music of the Roma.
Using traditional and newly composed pieces , these seasoned musicians will have you on your feet dancing faster than you can say “holy wedding and funeral party dance band”
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree This year we are offering tickets for a Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 3 ) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) May 7 @ Riverdale House 9231 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Dinner @ 7pm Dance @ 8pm
Dance only - $20 with food - $35
call Marianne for tickets - 780-424-4768 mariannewatchel@hotmail.com
Gadjo Collective at the most exotic gig in Canada... Snowking festival is very special !
Following the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
Earthquake Relief Fundraiser Cash bar, Silent Auction - sale of crafts Proceeds go to UNICEF and the Nepali Children's Education Project
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romany mid-spring festival, when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with special guests,Fable Entertainment, as we celebrate the escape from winter's grip! Come dance to Balkan beats and Hot Cub Swing. Come make your wish and tie it to a wishing tree. Come party on Churchill Square on Sunday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come bring your Mom!
Age limit: All ages
The Road to Django celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. Led by Cam Neufeld and incorporating the musicality and energy of 14 musicians and 3 dancers, the show follows the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans and Spain and ends with the gypsy jazz of Reinhardt himself. Experience a musical journey unlike any other through exotic lands to the swing era of the quintet of the Hotclub of France! Featuring Cam Neufeld - violin Lisi Sommer - vocals Billie Zizi - guitar and vocals Clint Pelletier -guitar Alin Rogoz - guitar and vocals Jamie Philp - guitar Jim Findlay - guitar and oud Don Ross - clarinet Mary -Lee Bird - trombone Keith Remple -sousaphone Spencer Murray - saxophone and zurna Bramwell Park -drums Ahmed Al Auqaily - percussion Geoff O’Brian - percussion Jana Lang - dancer Birkley Wisniewski - dancer Krista Posyniak - dancer special guest - Caleb Hunt - violin
$28 - $32 Age limit: All ages
Billie Zizi grew up surrounded by music and started her first band at age seven called The Rotten Socks. Billie Zizi and her two best friends played concerts, had promotional photo shoots and wrote singles such as “Old People Cryin' by the side of the Noodle River”, “Stinkin' up the Highway” and “How dare you Bob”. They grossed a total of five dollars and fifty nine cents. Since then Billie Zizi has continued her musical journey in an entirely nomadic fashion, her migratory tendencies spanning West Africa, South Asia, Europe and Canada. Upon her return to Canada in 2010 Billie Zizi attended Grant Macewan university to study music. Conjoining jazz influenced vocal lines with folk lyrics she is “A nuclear fission of calculated folk and meandering jazz sensibilities”-Joe Gurba
“Her voice will lull you into a dream and wake you with the sweetest sounding alarm clock.”-One Man Band Festival
“Last night's show with Jordan Billie Zizi-The tunnel song was so beautiful and moving. A totally unforgettable experience.”-Julie Rohr Rice “With a honed in trickling jazz folk not unlike early Feist, Billie Zizi has carved a little cubby to tuck away the simple truths & admissions.”-Argue Job
Previous events
Dana Wylie Sings Edith Piaf A fundraiser for the Refugee Response Collective Organizer: Marianne Watchel P lease join us for a concert with Dana Wylie singing the songs of Edith Piaf. Dana will be joined by Jason Kodie, Cam Neufeld, Keith Rempel and Dan Stadniki. Many of you attended the concert last year and know just how powerfully Dana brings these songs to life. If you have not seen this show, here's your chance for a great evening. There will be a small silent auction of artwork and small gifts as Refugee Response Collective continues to raise money for refugees in a world that seems determined to create more refugees and more chaos daily. I genuinely believe we need nights like this more than ever if we're to remain undaunted or at least slightly sane in the current global climate. Here are the details: Sunday April 12 Doors 6:30 Show 7 p.m. Riverdale Hall 9231-100 Ave Cash Bar Tickets- $30 advance, $35 at the door ( If there are any available, and I doubt there will be.) Seats can be reserved by emailing: mariannewatchel@hotmail.com You must confirm that seats are available before transferring any money. Please bring your friends, and please share this with anyone you think would be interested. It will be a great night!
Please join us in Riverdale on May 5 for a free concert and dance party with Gadjo Collective to celebrate Ederlezi, a mid-spring festival. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join us as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come dance to Balkan beats and Hotclub Swing . Make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree, revel in the excitement and elegance of the fire performers and dance the night away The evening will be a free, unticketed event thanks to the collaboration of the Riverdale Community League, the Edmonton Arts Council and Gadjo Collective. All are welcome. There will be a cash bar with money going to the Riverdale Community League. After long weeks of cold weather, I think we are all very ready for a mid-spring party! Hope to see you there!
From northern India to Spain, through Turkey and the Balkans, to France and the swinging heart of hotclub, Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective weave their way through the musical traditions adopted by the Roma as they migrated throughout Europe. This is the trail that Cam traveled while researching, studying and composing with Master Roma musicians on his many excursions to this road. With a dynamic and diverse assortment of musicians, this show will take you from the Roma roots to the Swing era of the Hotclub of France. Band members Cam Neufeld, Violin Billie Zizi, Vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer, Vocals Roya Yazdanmehr, Vocals and dance Caleb Hunt, Sax and violin Don Ross, Clarinet Keith Rempel, Sousaphone and bass Bramwell Park, Drums Ahmed Al Auqaily, Darbuka Jason Cody, Accordian Robert Walsh, Guitar Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets here https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/the-road-to-django/
$30 general seating
The Road to Django is a show presented by the Gadjo Collective that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt, the founder of what we know of a "gypsy jazz" and the music of the Roma. The idea is to extrapolate backwards to the origin of Romani people in India and follow the Roma trail from India to Spain and explore the music along the way. The show is tailored to fit the event, from intimate concerts to Balkan and swing dance parties, from solo performances to festivals with up to 14 musicians and 8 dancers. This show draws on a talented pool of musicians each of whom provide their unique musicality and energy to make and shape this original and exciting show. The Road to Django Collective was put together after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Django's music continuing through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then, Cam has made many more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans playing and researching the music of the Roma. Many of the compositions in this show were written while traveling. Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
Please join us to beat the February blues with three master fiddle players at Tree Frog Studios . Daniel Gervais, JJGuy and Cam Neufeld team up for an explosive show on Feb 28th . A Triple Fiddle Extravaganza! Refuge Response Collective is teaming up with Tree Frog Studios to provide a rich evening. Syrian dinner is provided at 6pm to raise money for an upcoming sponsorship. All proceees from the meal go to the sponsorship fund. Dinner at 6pm Concert at 8pm Show and Meal -$45 Meal only $30 Show only $20 advance and $25 at the door. contact Marianne at mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or 780-424-4768
Balkan meets jazz! Imagine if Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt travelled to Bulgaria and Romania and brought back some of the flavours of the east. The sound is original, the origins are ancient and the rhythm is hot!
" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT
Halloween Dance Party with Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective. Come dance the night away with Balkan Beats and Hotclub jazz. Tickets are $22 in advance and $27 at the door. Contact mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or ph. 780-424-4768. There will be prizes for best costumes and pizza for sale at 10:30. See you there!
Wear your best costume and bring your dancing shoes! Dance the night away with Gadjo Collective at Riverdale Hall . For Tickets call Marianne - 780-424-4768 email - mariannewatchel@hotmail.com $20 advance and $25 at the door Cash bar and prizes for best costume
Come to the 7th annual Ederlezi festival , normally held on the 5th of May but because of the late spring here in Edmonton we have delayed to the 27th of May. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , celebrated in Turkey ( Hıdırellez) and throughout the Balkans (Ederlezi) when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Gadjo Collective : The Gadjo Collective is a 5 to 12-piece Balkan dance band featuring original music composed over 5 years of traveling the “Roma trail” from India to Spain as well as traditional songs from the Balkans. This same group expands to become a 17 member theater show called “ The Road to Django” including dancers and extra musical guests.
" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT
“It's difficult to describe in words the 'mystical' journey through time that you were able to take the audience on that evening. 'Spellbinding' performances by some of the best musicians performing Balkan music anywhere in the world today, Detailed history, otherworldly rhythms and impeccable arrangements created an evening of pure magic the people of Demmitt will not soon forget.” Jane Gothard - Artistic Team, Borderline Culture Series This year we are offering tickets for an amazing Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 24) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) Tickets- $20 for party, $20 for Syrian food Call Marianne @ 780-424-4768 or mariannewatchel@hotmail.com
Come celebrate the birthday of Django Reinhardt! Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present the 7th annual “Road to Django“ a show that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. It was put together after Cam Neufeld attended Django fest in Samois France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music continuing through the Balkans , Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then Cam has made several more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing playing and researching music of the Roma. Many compositions used in this show were written while traveling. The Road to Django features twelve local musicians and four dancers Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the hotclub jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree
The Gadjo Collective at Saskquatch
The Gadjo Collective is a Balkan dance band. It emerged from the Road to Django show and explores the music of the Balkans tossing in a dash of hot club swing. The Collective was formed after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. In the months leading up to that festival Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music and continued through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing. Since then, Cam has made three more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing to play and research music of the Roma.
Using traditional and newly composed pieces , these seasoned musicians will have you on your feet dancing faster than you can say “holy wedding and funeral party dance band”
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree This year we are offering tickets for a Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 3 ) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) May 7 @ Riverdale House 9231 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Dinner @ 7pm Dance @ 8pm
Dance only - $20 with food - $35
call Marianne for tickets - 780-424-4768 mariannewatchel@hotmail.com
Gadjo Collective at the most exotic gig in Canada... Snowking festival is very special !
Following the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!
Earthquake Relief Fundraiser Cash bar, Silent Auction - sale of crafts Proceeds go to UNICEF and the Nepali Children's Education Project
From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romany mid-spring festival, when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with special guests,Fable Entertainment, as we celebrate the escape from winter's grip! Come dance to Balkan beats and Hot Cub Swing. Come make your wish and tie it to a wishing tree. Come party on Churchill Square on Sunday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come bring your Mom!
Age limit: All ages
The Road to Django celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. Led by Cam Neufeld and incorporating the musicality and energy of 14 musicians and 3 dancers, the show follows the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans and Spain and ends with the gypsy jazz of Reinhardt himself. Experience a musical journey unlike any other through exotic lands to the swing era of the quintet of the Hotclub of France! Featuring Cam Neufeld - violin Lisi Sommer - vocals Billie Zizi - guitar and vocals Clint Pelletier -guitar Alin Rogoz - guitar and vocals Jamie Philp - guitar Jim Findlay - guitar and oud Don Ross - clarinet Mary -Lee Bird - trombone Keith Remple -sousaphone Spencer Murray - saxophone and zurna Bramwell Park -drums Ahmed Al Auqaily - percussion Geoff O’Brian - percussion Jana Lang - dancer Birkley Wisniewski - dancer Krista Posyniak - dancer special guest - Caleb Hunt - violin
$28 - $32 Age limit: All ages
Billie Zizi grew up surrounded by music and started her first band at age seven called The Rotten Socks. Billie Zizi and her two best friends played concerts, had promotional photo shoots and wrote singles such as “Old People Cryin' by the side of the Noodle River”, “Stinkin' up the Highway” and “How dare you Bob”. They grossed a total of five dollars and fifty nine cents. Since then Billie Zizi has continued her musical journey in an entirely nomadic fashion, her migratory tendencies spanning West Africa, South Asia, Europe and Canada. Upon her return to Canada in 2010 Billie Zizi attended Grant Macewan university to study music. Conjoining jazz influenced vocal lines with folk lyrics she is “A nuclear fission of calculated folk and meandering jazz sensibilities”-Joe Gurba
“Her voice will lull you into a dream and wake you with the sweetest sounding alarm clock.”-One Man Band Festival
“Last night's show with Jordan Billie Zizi-The tunnel song was so beautiful and moving. A totally unforgettable experience.”-Julie Rohr Rice “With a honed in trickling jazz folk not unlike early Feist, Billie Zizi has carved a little cubby to tuck away the simple truths & admissions.”-Argue Job
The Road to Django is a show about Cam Neufeld's travels to India, Turkey, the Balkans, Spain and to the Django festival in Samois in 2010. The idea was to explore the roots of the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Read more
The Road to Django is a show about Cam Neufeld's travels to India, Turkey, the Balkans, Spain and to the Django festival in Samois in 2010. The idea was to explore the roots of the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli and the quintet of the Hot Club of France. To this end Cam travelled what could be called the " Roma Trail" starting at the birthplace of Romani People in Rajasthan. All pieces were composed while travelling, inspired by the many musicians and music encountered along the way. Many thanks to everyone who worked on this show! All compositions by Cam Neufeld except Swing 39/42/48 ( Django Reinhardt) and Cold like that ( Billie Zizi) Musicians Cam Neufeld - violin Billie Zizi - vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer - vocals Don Ross - clarinet Spencer Murray- saxaphone Mary-Lee Bird - trombone Keith Rempel -sousaphone Clint Pelletier - guitar Alin Rogos - guitar Ahmed Al Auqaily - darbuka Daniel Stadniki - drums Roya Yasdanmehr -vocals Marianne Watchel -director and producer Recorded, mixed and mastered by Harry Greg of Riverdale Recorders Photo's by Klyment Tan
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Tarlabasi Lullaby 7:500:00/7:50
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Shour Thing 12:090:00/12:09
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Bucharest Breakdown 6:110:00/6:11
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Puerta Del Sol 5:180:00/5:18
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Swing 39/42/48 6:300:00/6:30
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0:00/5:02