BLACKIE AND THE RODEO KINGS | FEBRUARY 4. 2012
At the time, all three members were deeply committed to burgeoning solo careers that they had no intentions of putting on hold, and had no plans to turn Blackie into an ongoing concern.
Now into their second decade and with one JUNO award and several JUNO nominations under their belts, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings has organically evolved into one of the finest roots-oriented bands in North America. They have released seven CDs and gradually developed a feeling of brotherhood manifested in a sense of groove, timberal blend and melodic and rhythmic play that is distinctive, mystical, energizing and constantly evocative. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings remains one of Canada’s greatest musical treasures.
Rose City Roots Music Society (RCRMS) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the arts and culture community in rural Alberta by bringing exciting live-music to downtown Camrose. In doing so, we also hope to enliven the heritage core of Camrose by giving people an excuse to go out for dinner and check out the shops of the historic Main Street area before taking in one of our shows. Since 2006, Rose City Roots has showcased 40 artists from across Canada, playing a range of "roots" music, including folk, alternative folk, roots rock, roots blues and roots country. Our performers have played in a variety of venues, most recently in Scalliwags Pub and Rum Bar, situated in historic downtown Camrose. Besides offering a wide selection of rums and delicious homemade pizzas, Scalliwags offers a welcoming and intimate setting for fans of great music.
Rose City Roots is made possible by contributions provided by our generous sponsors and loyal members. For more information, please visit our Sponsors page.
Board Members
Cindy McKay - President
Bill Anderson
Jeremy Mouat
Geraint Osborne
Lynda Ross
Ian Smith
Lisa Alain
Brent Fordham
A special shout out to Mr. Andrew Struthers Rose City Roots Music Societys founding president. Andrews passion for live music and his keen sense of community is how our society was born. The RCRMS board and the music lovers of Camrose want to say THANK YOU to all our hardworking past Board Members Tom, John, Danielle, Mike and Ian. We cannot forget our ROOTS.
2011-2012 Programme
Wool on Wolves - SEPT 17.2011
:: Roots & Folk : Rock ::
Boogie Patrol - OCT 15.2011
:: Blues : Funk : Soul ::
The Good Lovelies - NOV 11.2011
:: Folk : Pop : Rockabilly ::
The Wheat Pool - DEC 3.2011
:: Country : Folk Rock : Rock ::
Joe Nolan - Jan 14.2012
:: Acoustic : BLues : Folk ::
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings - FEB 4.2012
:: Country : Rock : Roots ::
Kat Danser - FEB 18.2012
:: Blues : Soul : Roots ::
Rae Spoon - MARCH 1.2012
:: Experimental : Folk : Indie ::