Artists Team charitable non-profit creator of socially conscious multi arts events that help local and international charities.
We have donated event net proceeds funds to e.g. Doctors without Borders, War Child Canada, Walk4Justice (for Murdered/Missing People), Amnesty International, KIS Addictions Recovery Foundation, Bissel Center (inner-city free meals giveaway), Terry Fox Foundation (disease cure efforts), Canadian Red Cross, Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton, Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, Edmonton Food Bank (who we've also collected food for).
As well, we've donated benefit concert entertainment and/or other promotional services (e.g., awareness/action info distribution, speaker stage invites, literature table space) variously to prior mentioned groups as well as to e.g. The Mustard Seed Edmonton (inner-city free meals give away), Council of Canadians (cited as Canada's largest citizens social justice group), Sierra Club (healthy ecology), Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Edmonton Human Society (local Animal Shelter), and various other respected humanitarian and ecology groups.
SUNSHINE TREESHADE family of PEACE LOVE music benefit audioplay sites:
where we kindly invite you to listen to PEACE LOVE music benefit project songs (and view associated videos) donated by artists to help humanitarian and environmental awareness/action.
We also invite you to participate in person and/or keep in touch via our MySpace and Facebook sites.
RR and RR each provide a child's perspective on human rights and ecology. Their Cree Great-Grandmother (Otanskotapew - Okômâw - ᐅᑕᐣᐢᑯᑕᐯᐤ) gave us spiritual answers:
What is your favorite color? ALL OF THEM
What is your favorite season? ALL OF THEM
Rainer Bronner
A member of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada)
Thank-you to all who have participated.
Here are positive feedback and nice messages examples (although many refer to Rainer the team founder he notes that all who participate in person or spirit to help us advance humanitarian and environment well-being implicitly share all related commendations):
".... good promo style - reminds me of when a community used to have to work together to hunt a buffalo, and how a celebration and feast would happen when they all had one to eat. .... its nice the way holistic people come together naturally in an organic way, and how people working towards good causes attract other like minded people. Its nice to all work together"
Barnaby Bennett from The Tetraktys band (May 28, 2008 e-mail)
"I want to thank Rainer and his family for working their butts off for a very worthy cause and for actually caring about the musicians."
Gary Zimmermann from The Surgents band (Sept. 28, 2008 e-mail)
"Thankyou very much for such a wonderful show. You always bring such care, love and attention to events. I believe everyone was feelin' the love!"
"Rainer ... you are doing an amazing job on the Edmonton Music Scene. I've never seen anyone so dedicated to the artists and the causes. Keep it up."
Gary Zimmermann - CEO Spry Entertainment, lawyer, drummer (Oct. 08, 2008 Raindance Rubberboots FB Group wall post)
".... we would like to be doing more socially-related shows, which is why your name came up."
Ian McCarthy from Ray Mailman band (Oct.29, 2008 e-mail)
"Go to Raindance Rubberboots events to connect, recharge, and experience community."
Dave Martin singer-songwriter(Oct.30, 2008 Facebook chat)
"Keep it up Rainer! The community you have created reminds me a lot of the West Coast Symphony way, way back in Vancouver, just in terms of the mind set and the attitude -- slightly different music and setting but the same energy and vibe."
Gautam Karnik violin music composer/performer (Oct.31, 2008 e-mail)
"Thank you very much for your honest work RR. Everything you've done thus far has been a great step towards fairness. You can count on the co-operation of Light Travels."
Justin Disnard from Light Travels band (Oct.31, 2008 e-mail)
"Rainer wears his heart on his sleeve, and puts everything he has into promoting his events. I value his commitment to principles of transparency and solidarity, and his focus on environmental and human rights issues. I hope to work together with Raindance Rubberboots a lot more in the future."
Scott Cook singer-songwriter (Oct.31, 2008 e-mail)
"You rock Rainer and RainDanceRubberBoots, keep doing what you're doing, the world needs to hurt a little less, absolutely. You've got my friendship always and my support for sure!"
Greg Amundson from Hector Fector band (Oct.31, 2008 e-mail)
"Congrats on all your hard work Rainer! You have created a beautiful space for public politics and art. I look forward to supporting you in anyway I can to keep doing more!"
Sheila Muxlow - Council of Canadians (Prairies Chapter Regional Organizer) (Nov.06, 2008 e-mail)
"Founded in 1985, the Council of Canadians is Canada’s largest citizens’ organization, with members and chapters across the country. We work to protect Canadian independence by promoting progressive policies on fair trade, clean water, energy security, public health care, and other issues of social and economic concern to Canadians. ... The Council does not accept money from corporations or governments .... the Council is committed to building a stronger civil society and a better world." (from C. of C. website)
"What a power house of people Rainer. Keep on, keepin it on. If there is something i can do or volunteer to help, just let me know. These are two of the greatest humanitarian organizations that do so much for humanity [Amnesty International, Doctors without Borders, etc.]. You rock!"
Jill Johnston - "Mother, Daughter, New Media Artist.
Healer. ...." (FB description) (Jan.18, 2009 Raindance Rubberboots FB Group wall post)
"Just a little note to say congrats on getting such a great line up of bookings."
Alicia Glenn from Light Travels band (Feb.06, 2009 e-mail)
"YOU rock..;o)"
Star Nayea singer-songwriter (Feb.06, 2009 e-mail)
".... I enjoyed seeing how it [Facebook] can be really useful for human rights! Good work, Rainer!"
Mary - Director of Edmonton chapter Amnesty International Canada (Feb.14, 2009 e-mail)
"i think the kind of events you're presenting are good for the world. cheers rob"
Rob Szabo singer-songwriter (March.05, 2009 e-mail)
"i very much admire the work you do. incredible combination of music and activism."
Jim Balfour - Organizer e.g. of Musicians for Peace Benefit 2007 (International Day of Peace) Saskatoon Canada (March.15, 2009 e-mail)
You go Rainer, keep supporting the musicians, the music and the vibe. Let musicians play for free if they so choose. Its an absolute honour to get paid to play something no one has heard before, not a priviledge. Thank you for your support."
Justin Disnard from Light Travels band (March 19, 2009 e-mail)
".... we just want to show you that we full on support what you're doing! hope to see you there [FREE ALL AGES WORLD WATER DAY FESTIVAL 2009] .... if not have a BLAST!!!!"
"Thanks for giving us a chance when no one else would!"
Denial Society band (March 22, 2009 in person to R. on stage right after their first ever show. "That's the punk thing to do!" - R's reply to being told it was "risky" to book a young unseen/unheard/untried/no website band).
"One of the best shows we've ever had here because it was so inclusive." [Edmonton World Water Day 2009 Celebration Festival 2009 at The Hydeaway All Ages Art Space]
Bo Sr. singer-songwriter and owner/operator of The Hydeaway All Ages Art Space (March 22, 2009 in person to Rainer)
".... dude you rock!!"
D. Errol from September Stone band (March 24, 2009 e-mail)
Rainer....Raindancerubberboots is the most refreshing network concept to come along in decades. Here we have actual, real people who care about the arts, the earth, and the future; and who are not constricted by power-mongers, megalomania, or debt. Its an honour to be associated with everyone on board.
John Spearn singer-songwriter of the Canada Songs Project (April 24, 2009 e-mail)
Hi there Rainer .... Manitoba has followed suit with the public inquiry. That means Walk4Justice wasn't for nothing. Ball is starting to roll now. Finally JUSTICE Will come! Thanks for everything you have done, as well, my friend. Respect Gladys
Gladys Radek (Founder of Walk4Justice) (May 17, 2009 e-mail)
".... thanks for the wonderful work you do Rainer!"
Makere Stewart-Harawira (Associate Professor, University of Alberta, Canada - "Primary research: Intersections between Indigenous ontologies, citizenship and revisioning our world. Other research: Indigenous knowledge and sacred ecologies of being. Community wellbeing and energy development in Northern Alberta." - cited from Facebook) (June 20, 2009 Facebook wall post)
"hey rainier hope all is well! thanks for everything."
Cella Chest aka Alexander Cardinal (June 28, 2009 MySpace comment)
"HI , You have some really good stuff! Thanks for considering my friendship!"
"Rainer, thank you. It's great to find a professional promoter working in Alberta. We're looking forward to working with you and everyone else invloved with the show." -
"Rainer, you're doing a spot on job especially since you were brought in after the fact [transformed an already booked concert into Benefit for War Child Nov.21/09 with social justice and community speakers, art exhibit, silent auction, door prizes]. 1ST is SERIOUSLY grateful for your help."
Salem Jones from One Soul Thrust band (Nov. 2, 2009 cited from 2 e-mails)
"We really appreciate all you are doing for this show [Benefit for War Child] and are definitely unaccustomed to such commitment and hard work. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK and let us know about anything we should do."
Ben Bondar from Call Before You Dig band (Nov. 2, 2009 MySpace e-mail)
"Great show [Benefit for War Child] last night Rainer. Amazing night of entertainment... thank you!"
Garry Keillor (Nov.22 Facebook wall post)
"Hey Rainer. Again, props to you for putting on such a great show [Benefit for War Child]. I had a great time."
Jarret Dyrbye - filmmaker, took 1000+ photos at the event (Nov. 22 Facebook message)
"Thanks R! You worked tirelessly [Benefit for War Child]. You're a natural born heart-based promoter. 1ST feels quite blessed to have met you. Gotta love Light Travels; they brought us onto the roster and there you were." - Salem
"Absolutely! Rainer, it was a pleasure! Hope we can do this with you again!" - Jag
Salem Jones and Jag Mollerup from One Soul Thrust band (Nov. 23, 2009 Facebook wall posts)
"Rainer I just want to say that I was very impressed with your running of the show [World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009] - It blew me away! - It was one of the best shows we've ever had here!"
Bo Sr. singer-songwriter and owner/operator of The Hydeaway All Ages Art Space (Dec.11, 2009 phone talk with Rainer)
"Hi Rainer, .. I am very impressed with all the hours and work you and your team are putting into an event like this [World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009] .. I am very gratefull that you did such a great job with the event and that you mentioned AI so many times and encouraged people to sign the letters. .. every letter counts and even a few letters can make a difference, and as you mentioned, raising awareness can be just as important and might lead to people signing letters at a future event. .. Thanks again for doing all that .."
Katrin Hoffmann from Amnesty International Edmonton Group (Dec.14, 2009 e-mail)
"hi Rainer! how r ya?! .... i really appreciate it a lot for what you do for the band! for example, it was so so so cold cold frozen cold yesterday and you took time in the middle of the night with hungry tummy and did so much for the band! [helped put up 150 street posters in what felt like -40 C windchill] i don't know how to express with my limited English but i really want to say thank you very much and i really appreciate you a lot!!!!!!!! you are gggreat and awesome! thank you very much from my bottom of my heart! thank you very much Rainer for all the things you do! .... himiko ^_____^"
Himiko music artist with 10+ EPs/albums - originally from Tokyo Japan (Dec. 31, 2009 e-mail)
"Good gig last night [HAITI Earthquake Relief All Ages Benefit Concert] ...nice to meet you as well. it's important to have the community come out for these types of events. so well done!! :)"
Michelle D. Giles singer-songwriter (Jan.15, 2010 Facebook friend invite to Rainer message)
- excerpt [interview quotes and info errata noted]:
In the wake of a quake that crumbled an impoverished island nation Tuesday, locals are opening their hearts and wallets to help from a world away.
“This indiscriminately killed women, men, children, rich, poor, all colours and all cultures.
These are fellow human beings of ours,” said charity concert organizer Rainer Bronner.
“You can either tune disasters like this out, or react in a positive way.”
Within 24 hours of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti, Raindance River Boots [ Rubberboots :-) ] was offered musician’s time and free jam space [line-up of live original music recording artists], for Thursday night’s fundraiser at The Hydeaway.
“We’re not fireman, doctors or nurses. Music was what could we [we could] do very quick in response,” Bronner said. Net proceeds from the event will be sent to Doctors Without Borders, an aid organization on the front lines in Haiti. .... [actually advertised then fulfilled as 1/2 to Doctors w/o Borders, 1/2 to Red Cross - every penny collected was donated .. artists, sound techs, promotion team all wholy 100% donated their time, energy, performance, and promotion costs]
On Saturday night four local rock bands will take to the stage in support of a registered Canadian charity that provides assistance and advocacy to children in war-torn countries around the world. .... all net proceeds going to War Child Canada.
Event organizer Rainer Bronner say the styles of rock include New Age [ambient new wave rock], modern [modern classic rock] and alternative. He believes the scene is well-suited to music lovers ranging in age from 18 to people in their 50s [Rainer actually didn't note that 50s yrs. ages was the interest limit, but rather musicians ranged in age from teens to 40s, and that even his 80+ yrs. young father might show up], and says the goal is to create a safe and inclusive event.
"Our presence there, bringing positive music, positive art... is helping that revitalization mode they're in," says Bronner, referring to the Arts on the Ave revitalization project.
He points to firefighters serving as voluntary security guards as an example of the neighbourhood coming together for a good cause.
"A lot of the people from the community have come on to help make this run as cheap as possible to maximize what we give to War Child," he said.
About SunSHiNe TReeSHaDe + RaiNDaNCe RuBBerBooTs Events
We're a non-profit charitable multi arts promo group that has presented/co-presented 50+ humanitarian & ecology benefit concerts since 2008. We donate net proceeds to widely respected local and international charities. As well as live original music, we've also variously featured spoken word, films, photography, paintings, pen & ink drawings, sculpture, dance, and more. Many of our events have been all ages free entrance.
We'd be happy to have humanitarian and ecology friendly sponsors to help sustain what we do.
MOST RECENT EVENT 2010
Thursday Nite August 19/10 Free Entrance live original music party/benefit feat. The Frank (rock/roots/alt-country) and Toy Yoda (wild luvly musical animals) bands plus visual art exhibit 9 pm start at the Wunderbar 101 st. Whyte Ave. Edmonton in support of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton (a non-profit charity that helps injured, orphaned, and oil covered animals) .
SUNSHINE TREESHADE
family of PEACE LOVE music benefit audioplay sites. 40+ multi-genre songs by socially conscious music artists worldwide - we welcome more to join us (click on links below to listen to the songs):
is volunteer arranging the PEACE LOVE music benefit series.
Artists already involved include in first name/word alpha. order (click on artist's name to visit music samples - many music artists transcend any particular music genre - each PEACE LOVE artist's usual main music genres and location e.g. city, country are usually noted by each artist from the MySpace listing options, otherwise we've added some approximate genre notes):
Rock Indie Alternative Edmonton / St. Albert - Canada
We're planning PEACE LOVE themed music CDs to help respected non-violent non-sectarian humanitarian groups. We're also building a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) "Donate What You Want" music download site where supporters of the theme can select the social conscious songs and artwork combo they prefer to create a personalized CD. We invite more music, visual, spoken word, and other artists to donate content. You keep copyright and no exclusivity is asked for. All people are invited to live the PEACE LOVE ideal.
SUNSHINE TREESHADE music/arts promo team (aka RAINDANCE RUBBERBOOTS) past events samples (some were co-presented with allied promoters - see posters for details) listed below:
2010 Events Examples
By Youth For Youth Multi Arts Celebration Festival Benefit Event Friday June 4 @ non-profit iHuman Youth Society 10231 - 95 St. Edmonton (free art drop in inner-city center for youth at risk) $6 @ the door proceeds to iHuman youth compilation CD & other youth art projects - all ages no alcohol event - free pizza and pop
Bob Wiseman film, music, satire/comedy at The Artery an Edmonton Food Bank Benefit May 05/10
RaiNDaNCe RuBBeRBooTs 3rd Annual WATER FOR LIFE Celebration Festival March 20-22 .. Sat. Nite March 20 All Ages feat. live original music by BRIDGES OF LIGHT, THE KILLDEARS, JOHN SPEARN .. Mon. Noon World Water Day Free All Ages Outdoor Concert Edmonton City Hall Plaza with blessings by CREE ELDER LILLIAN SHIRT, greetings by Councillor Kim Krushell, feat. live original music by TRIBAL GARAGE, JOHN SPEARN with TERRY SMITH .. Mon. Nite Clean Free Water Advocates Social Gathering
HAITI Earthquake Relief BENEFIT CONCERT in EDMONTON THURSDAY JANUARY 14/10 @ The HYDEAWAY ALL AGES ART SPACE 10209 - 100 ave.
7 pm start - Entrance by Donation - feat. live original music by TRIBAL GARAGE, SHAWN BERNARD, GEMINI, JOHN SPEARN, MARSHALL LAWRENCE, ROB TAYLOR
In Solidarity with the People of HAITI
Update: The day after the event we online transferred the donations 1/2 to Red Cross 1/2 to Doctors without Borders. The venue, sound techs, artists, and promo team wholly entirely donated their services.
2009 Events Examples
WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY All Ages Multi Arts Celebration THURS. DEC.10 2009 5 pm to 12 midnight The Hydeaway All Ages Art Space 10209 – 100 Ave. Edmonton Live original music performances by BILL BOURNE and TIPPY AGOGO with TRIBAL GARAGE _____ TRIBAL GARAGE with GEMINI MAGEE & TERRY SMITH _____ JOHN SPEARN _____ LIGHT TRAVELS _____ ALICIA GLENN with MATT SPEARIN _____ MARNI BENAVIDES _____ MIKE ROSTE _____ MARSHALL LAWRENCE ‘DOCTOR OF THE BLUES’ with MIKE ROSTE _____ EVERYTHING NICKS _____ Comedy by CHARLES GAHL _____ Art Exhibit by ROB CALHOUN (Pen & Ink) _____ JAN GUITON (Photography) _____ YURI LYTVIAK (Paintings) _____ UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS readings by MC RAINER BRONNER and Friends _____ AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Edmonton Group WRITE-A-THON _____ COUNCIL OF CANADIANS & WARCHILD CANADA info display _____ Children’s Art Creation Area & Supplies _____ Event Arranger RAINER BRONNER with co-hosts CAILLEACH NOYES and JOHN SPEARN _____ Thank-you to RADIO ENIGMA, C.J.S.R. 88.5 FM, S.I.R.E.N.S. Charity, The Hydeaway, Artists, Guests, and Human Rights Advocates World Wide _____ Entrance by donation to the presenter SUNSHINE TREESHADE non-profit creator of multi arts events that give net proceeds to charities.
Benefit Event for WAR CHILD Sat. Nite Nov.21 2009 Live Original Music Performances by ONE SOUL THRUST, LIGHT TRAVELS, CALL BEFORE YOU DIG, THE KILLDEARS, GAUTAM KARNIK - Original Art Exhibit by Visual Artists AYNSLEY NISBET, YURI LYTVIAK - Comedian CHARLES GAHL - Speakers MURUTH (International Social Justice Advocate originally from Somalia who had been a war child), DAVE (Edmonton Guardian Angels chapter leader - this show was also part of Alberta Avenue revitalization efforts) - Internet Broadcast Supporter RADIO ENIGMA, Event Photographers DOUGLAS DOLLARS and JARRET DYRBYE - event coordinator and MC Rainer - Silent Auction (item donators S.I.R.E.N.S. Charity, Thanh Thanh Restaurant, Sunshine Treeshade artists team) - Door Prizes - AVENUE THEATRE 9030 - 118 Ave. Edmonton - Net Proceeds to War Child Canada
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS Awareness Event
- TRIBAL GARAGE dedicated their set to Doctors w/o Borders (1999 Nobel Peace Prize Recipients) and we displayed/distributed their info @ Urban Lounge Edmonton July 30.
ALBERTA S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Awareness Event featuring JEN PACHES, SEKSTON SLANG, LIGHT TRAVELS music artists dedicated to the ethical humane treatment of animals and we displayed/distributed S.P.C.A. info @ Blues on Whyte (Commercial Hotel, Edmonton) Eclectic Sundays concert party event July 12.
ALBERTA S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Awareness Event feat. LIGHT TRAVELS who dedicated their set to ethical humane treatment of animals and we displayed/distributed S.P.C.A. info @ Riverdale Community League's Canada Day July 1 free all ages celebration event.
EDMONTON ENVIRONMENT MONTH JUNE Celebration in association with TRIBAL GARAGE Record Release with music guests TOY YODA and JOHN ARMSTRONG June 12.
Sunshine Treeshade member Rainer earlier conceived and requested on behalf of Edmontonians Mayor Stephen Mandel's civic proclamation declaring ENVIRO. MONTH in honor of e.g. Canada's CLEAN AIR DAY (annually first Wed. of June), UNITED NATION's annual WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY JUNE 5, U.N.'s annual WORLD OCEANS DAY JUNE 8 (starting 2009), and ICLEI (1000+ municipalities are members) World Congress to discuss sustainability hosted by EDMONTON JUNE 14-18 2009.
Many music artists we know happily agreed to dedicate their June performances to healthy environment awareness and action.
AS THE ICE MELTS (or FREEZES) Music Concert series (WATER FOR LIFE TOUR) AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FUND-RAISER SHOW feat. DEAR HOWIE ZUSSMAN, SEKSTON SLANG, LIGHT TRAVELS, TOY YODA
Saturday March 28 @ Wunderbar.
The United Nations states that: By resolution 47/193 of 22 December 1992, the General Assembly declared 22 March of each year World Day for Water starting in 1993. It is a unique occasion to remind everybody that concrete efforts to provide clean drinking water and increase awareness world-wide of the problems and of the solutions, can help make the difference. In resolution 58/217 of 23 December 2003, the General Assembly proclaimed the period from 2005 to 2015 the International Decade for Action, "Water for Life" - cited from
SECOND ANNUAL EDMONTON WORLD WATER DAY MARCH 22 official civic date proclamation reception event
(Rainer Bronner on behalf of RDRB and all Edmontonians requested first in 2008 and again 2009 that Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel declare Edmonton World Water Day which he kindly did) Friday noon 12 pm to 1 pm @ City Hall Outdoor Plaza FREE ALL AGES ALL PUBLIC Water Celebration. Edmonton Councillors Ben Henderson and Don Iveson, plus Council of Canadians Regional Organizer Sheila Muxlow spoke. John Spearn's HAIDA GWAII song performance. Rainer reading of poet Samual Coleridge's THE NETHERLANDS (water and windmill themed) and R's "Sun Shines Rain Falls" poem.
Second Annual AS THE ICE MELTS (or FREEZES) MUSIC CONCERT series WARM-UP SHOW
before Upcoming Water Day 8 pm @ Wunderbar. MC Rainer and eco info display. Music artist performers included (in rough alpha. order) DAVID A. NOLAN GRUPPE, MIKE EHLERS, HIMIKO (DJ set), GAUTAM KARNIK, DAVE MARTIN, EVENTRIP, EVERYTHING NICKS, CORY SMITH, JOHN SPEARN, and guests DIRTY LARRY and THE MUD MAIDS plus MANNSCHAFT (Spoken Word with musical backing by DAVID AXIS GROUP). Net proceeds go to helping water advocacy / action groups and also to create more social conscious events.
SECOND ANNUAL EDMONTON WORLD WATER DAY MARCH 22 CELEBRATION PARTY
- FREE ENTRANCE ALL AGES MUSIC CONCERT with ART EXHIBIT and ECO INFO. According to reviews children were not given a direct participatory voice at the 1992 U.N. Rio conference where Water Day was created. At this event the open eco-speakers mic was for youngsters (teenager C. Noyes spoke). Live Original Music Solo Singer-Songwriters and Bands include (listed in alpha. order) DAVID A. NOLAN, MIKE EHLERS, HECTOR FECTOR, HAYBALE, GAUTAM KARNIK, RAY MAILMAN, DAVE MARTIN, JOHN SPEARN, DENIAL SOCIETY. Spoken Word by MANNSCHAFT (musical backing by DAVID NOLAN). Children's Water Themed Art Creation Table (that many Adults also enjoyed using to create art).
2 pm to 10 pm @ Hydeaway All Ages Art Space.
2008 Events Examples
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL "SMALL PLACES TOUR" music concert in support of FREEDOM FOR U. GAMBIRA imprisoned and tortured Buddhist Monk and All SIMILAR PROSECUTED PEOPLE
Oct.18/08 @ Wunderbar. Featuring THE SURGENTS, LIGHT TRAVELS, GAUTAM KARNIK, and D. ERROL L'HIRONDELLE (member of September Stone band). Allied human rights and ecology group speakers / info display. $5 entrance with net proceeds to Amnesty International. Donations to AI were also accepted.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL "SMALL PLACES TOUR" music concert in support of JUSTICE FOR THE LUBICON CREE
Saturday Sept.27/08 Edmonton
featuring THE SURGENTS, MICHELLE BOUDREAU, GAUTAM KARNIK, DAVE MARTIN, D. ERROL L'HIRONDELLE, JOHNNY GUNTER X'e, RAINER BRONNER (spoken word) "The Rain falls - some drink - some thirst - The Sun shines - some blossom - some turn down .... please don't turn down tonight's opportunity to support Amnesty International". Allied human rights and ecology group speakers / info display. Free Entrance All Ages.
THE SURGENTS Council of Canadians awareness/info concert
Thurs. night Sept. 11 @ the Urban Lounge 10544 - Whyte (82nd) ave. Edmonton. The Surgents performed their social conscious singles (The Show - about state media control of info, Calls In The Night - call out to help the world's neglected children, Terra Mater - let's look after Mother Earth, Talk Talk - politicians talking too much without any substance) and we displayed Council of Canadians info.
KIS ADDICTIONS RECOVERY FOUNDATION BENEFIT CONCERTS
@ Kis Addictions Recovery Foundation non-profit all ages no alcohol/drugs recovery social club (11724 - 82 St.).
These concerts were also dedicated to honouring GEORGINA PAPIN'S SPIRIT and ALL OTHER MURDERED and MISSING PEOPLE. For more info about awareness/action check out groups such as Stolen Sisters, Walk4Justice, Amnesty International, and/or contact Georgina's sister Elana Newborn (Papin) via Facebook.
WALK4JUSTICE 2008 (Vancouver to Ottawa Summer June 21 to Sept. 15) EDMONTON STOPOVER EVENT
July 3/08 @ the Canadian Native Friendship Centre
This event's goal was to raise awareness and action about all murdered and missing Canadians including the very high rate of Aboriginal women and girls (but also many men and boys) - a human crisis that has Amnesty International urgently calling on the Canadian government and citizens to take decisive action to help stop more killing and violence. It is estimated that of the 3000+ Canadian women and children listed as murdered/missing in Canada since the list's founding after the 1989 Montreal Massacre of 14 Female Students - that about 75-80% are Aboriginal.
Walk4Justice reached Ottawa and on Sept. 15/08 delivered a petition to the Federal government that more action be taken to prevent these crimes, and bring killers to justice while finding the many missing.
Due to a walkers support vehicle accident just prior messing with the event's vibe and scheduling we cancelled the round dance that Thundering Spirit drummers were going to lead, world champ hoop dancer Adrian LaChance, and also Greg Amundson and Jan Randall had prepared and intended to perform. We did have Elders prayers and blessing of food (soup, bannock, turkey) plus some of the invited recording artists performed gentle music as we chilled out (in alphabetical order: Mike Ehlers, Dennis Frigon, Gautam Karnik, Paula Eve Kirman, John Spearn, Ken Stead, Ari Volk did reduced sets.
To whom it may concern. My name is Gladys Radek, Advocate for the Highway of Tears and organizer for the walk4justice happening this summer from June 21, 2008 to September 15, 2008. This walk will be from Vancouver to Ottawa to address and honor all our missing and murdered women across the country.
This letter is to confirm that Rainer Bronner, director of Rain Dance Rubber Boots music and art team is arranging and directing a music and artist line-up for the Edmonton stop. We are very honored that they have offered to entertain and hold events for our family members and walkers in Edmonton. Thank you for your generous support in this very serious issue. We will be in Edmonton July 3 and 4, 2008. Much Respect, Gladys Radek Advocate for the Highway of Tears organizer for walk4justice2008 604-253-5989 or walk4justice2008@yahoo.ca
EDMONTON ENVIRONMENT WEEK JUNE 1 to 7 Ecology Celebration Music and Art Festival (June 6)
Mayor Stephen Mandel (City of Edmonton) kindly upon Rainer's request proclaimed the first "Edmonton Environment Week" (2008).
Donations were made to the Benefit Album project
Featured music artists (in performance order) Paula Eve Kirman, Mike Ehlers, Darryl Matthews, Greg Amundson, Jay Gilday, Gautam Karnik, Light Travels, Clay Smith (spoken word). Also visual art on display plus ecology speakers and groups represented, e.g. Michael Phair, Peter Johnson Deputy Leader of the Alberta Green Party, Council of Canadians (Canada's largest citizens group) provided info. June 4 is Clean Air Day, June 5 is United Nation’s World Environment Day, June 8 was proposed as World Oceans Day (officially declared a United Nation's date starting in 2009), June 1 to 7 is Canadian Environment Week.
EARTH DAY WEEKEND AFTER-PARTY
April 20/08 @ Wunderbar 8120 - 101 St. Edmonton
A social gathering for Earth Day organizers, entertainers, friends, and general public.
MAMAGUROOVE's CALLING ALL TRIBES VEGGIE FUELED TOUR 2008 - The Night Before Earth Day Music Show
April 19/08 @ the Pawn Shop Edmonton.
SEE Magazine's Live Music HOT PICK of the Night.
MAMAGUROOVE (who travel in their "S.S. Billie" vegetable oil fueled band bus), LIGHT TRAVELS, ALICIA GLENN (solo set plus with Light Travels), and FLORA. Mamaguroove's theatrical entry MC was Rainer.
AS THE ICE MELTS SPRING CELEBRATION
April 5/08 @ Wunderbar Edmonton featuring MICHELLE BOUDREAU and JOHN SPEARN.
Net proceeds were donated to the Bissell Center's inner-city free food charity.
EDMONTON WORLD WATER DAY MARCH 22 CELEBRATION FESTIVAL 2008
The United Nations declared March 22 of each year "World Day for Water" (World Water Day) and the years 2005 to 2015 the International Decade for "Water for Life" Action.
Mayor Stephen Mandel (City of Edmonton)
kindly upon Rainer's request gave us a Proclamation
on behalf of all Edmontonians that declared it was
"World Water Day in Edmonton March 22 2008"
Edmonton's Poet Laureate and University Professor Emeritus
(long time advocate for the arts, charities, and civic improvement who served on Edmonton City Council from 1992 until 2007) spoke about Edmonton's water policies.
Further water info displayers and/or guest speakers included
The music artists included co-MC John Spearn, The Tetraktys, The Azymyth, Light Travels, Alicia Glenn, Flora, Darryl Matthews, Mike Ehlers (more artists info/links below) and co-MC Rainer 'Mixer' (spoken word and world fusion music mixes)
Net proceeds and guest donations were for clean water awareness/action advocates.
We also provided our guests take home packages of water info and advocacy learning activity sheets for children.
Chris Allen (CKUA) kindly did a pre-event interview with John Spearn and Rainer. Global T.V. came out and then gave us 11 p.m. news coverage that night including excerpt of "War Bride" by John Spearn with guest vocalist Alicia Glenn.
March 01 - As the Ice Melts Concert Series "Warm-Up" show @ Wunderbar Edmonton.
Net proceeds were donated to the Bissell Center's inner-city free food charity.
Examples of MUSIC ARTISTS who have performed at events we presented or co-presented (many more not yet listed here we've variously directly booked/promoted and/or referred/placed in allied promoters/friends shows):
Tippy Agogo (Electro-Acoustic Industrial-Ethno-Rock Global Fusion)
World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
Greg Amundson (solo acoustic set) from Hector Fector band (Alternative Pop)
Edmonton Environment Week show June 06/08
Lane Arndt solo acoustic song plus with Mike Ehlers and Ken Jans (Electronica Folk)
World Water Day March 22/08
Bill Bourne (Acoustic Alternative Roots Music)
World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
David A. Nolan solo acoustic set (Acoustic Celtic Roots Folk)
Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09
The Azymyth (Visual Psychedelic Rock & Roll)
World Water Day March 22/08
Marni Benavides (Vocalist)
World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009 (a cappella impromptu performance at Rainer's request/invite to the stage)
Michelle Boudreau (Acoustic Folk Rock)
Spring Celebration (a follow up to the As the Ice Melts Spring Concert Series that included the Warm-Up show and World Water Day) April 05/08, "Justice for the Lubicon Cree" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Sept 27/08. We also booked Michelle's August 20/08 show with Edmonton Paul and Friends @ Wunderbar.
Scott Cook (Roots Reggae Hip Hop)
Amnesty Int. Small Places Tour Nov.22/08
Call Before You Dig (Alt Indie)
Benefit Event for War Child Canada Nov.21/09
Mike Ehlers (Acoustic Folk Pop)
Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/08, Edmonton Environment Week June 06/08, Walk4Justice July 03/08, Second Annual As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 20/09, Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09
Hector Fector band acoustic set w/ Greg Amundson, Lane Arndt, Dave Farhall, without drummer (Alternative Pop)
Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09
Flora aka Rob Ross (Electronica Pop)
As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 01/08, World Water Day March 22/08, The Night Before Earth Day April 19/08 (Edmonton's outdoor Earth Day event was the next day April 20 although technically that is not Earth Day but it was a weekend)
Eventrip (Rock Pop)
Second Annual As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 20/09
Denis Frigon (acoustic set with Ari Volk) from White Summer band (Carson MacDonald couldn't make it) (Progressive Classic Rock)
Walk4Justice July 30/08
Tribal Garage (Jam Band Folk Rock Garage)
Edmonton Environment Month June Celebration 12/09, Doctors without Borders awareness event July 31/09, World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
Jay Gilday (Acoustic Folk)
Edmonton Environment Week June 06/08
Alicia Glenn (Soul Folk Rock)
As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 01/08, World Water Day March 22/08, The Night Before Earth Day April 19/08, World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
Johnny Gunther X'e (Tuba)
"Justice for the Lubicon Cree" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Sept 27/08
David A. Nolan Gruppe - David A. Nolan (vocals, guitar), Gautam Karnik (violin), Alan Rogoz (bass), Miguel Ferrer (drums) (Acoustic Celtic Latin Folk Ragas)
Second Annual As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 20/09
Haybale (Acoustic Folk Hobo Roots)
Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09. Also booked Haybale at Blues on Whyte March 29/09.
D. Errol L'Hirondelle (Alt Rock Pop) from September Stone band
"Justice for the Lubicon Cree" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Sept 27/08, "Freedom for U. Gambira" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Oct.18/08.
Ken Jans (Drummer - Percussionist)
World Water Day March 22/08
Dirty Larry and the Mud Maids (Alternative Southern Swamp Rock)
Second Annual As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 20/09
Gautam Karnik (Violin - e.g. Indo-Asian Ragas)
As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 01/08, World Water Day March 22, Edmonton Environment Week June 06/08, Walk4Justice July 03/08, "Justice for the Lubicon Cree" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Sept 27/08, "Freedom for U. Gambira" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Oct.18/08, Second Annual As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 20/09, Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09
The Killdears (alt rock country)
Benefit Event for War Child Canada Nov.21/09
Paula Kirman (Acoustic Folk Rock)
Edmonton Environment Week June 06/08, Walk4Justice July 03/08
Marshall Lawrence 'Doctor of the Blues' (Blues)
World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
Ray Mailman (Funk Jazz Soul)
Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09
Mamaguroove (Rock Roots Funk Reggae Fusion)
The Night Before Earth Day April 19/08
Dave Martin (Acoustic Folk Roots)
"Justice for the Lubicon Cree" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Sept 27/08, Second Annual As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 20/09, Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09
Darryl Matthews (Acoustic Progressive Ambient)
As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 01/08, World Water Day March 22/08, Edmonton Environment Week June 06/08
Gemini McGee (socially conscious positive Hiphop and Rap)
Kis Addictions Recovery Foundation August 01/08, Amnesty Int. Small Places Tour Nov.22/08, Doctors without Borders awareness event July 31/09, World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
Everything Nicks (Acoustic Folk Rock Blues)
Nick Guiton solo shows Second Annual As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 20/09, Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09 - Nick Guiton and son Marshall Guiton band show World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
Jen Paches (Punk Folk Crazed Cabaret Rock Piano Vocalist w/Drums)
Alberta S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Info Event - Eclectic Sundays @ Blues on Whyte July12/09
Jan Randall (Blues Jazz Folk)
Amnesty Int. Small Places Tour Nov.22/08
Tracy Reed (Acoustic Folk)
Kis Addictions Recovery Foundation July 18/08
Mike Roste (Acoustic Folk Rock Alternative)
World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
Sekston Slang (Funk Crunk Punk Alternative Rock)
Kis Addictions Recovery Foundation July 26/08, United Nations Water for Life Decade Amnesty International Benefit March 28/09, Eclectic Sundays @ Blues on Whyte May 31/09, Alberta S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Info Event - Eclectic Sundays @ Blues on Whyte July12/09
Corey Smith (Acoustic Folk Pop)
Second Annual As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 20/09
Terry Smith (Bodhrán percussionist World Fusion Celtic Folk Roots)
World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
Denial Society (Punk)
Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09
John Spearn (Acoustic Canadiana Folk Roots Celtic)
As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 01/08, World Water Day March 22/08, Spring Celebration April 05/08, Edmonton Environment Week June 06/08, Walk4Justice July 03/08, Mayor Stephen Mandel's Edmonton World Water Day March 22 Proclamation Reception Celebration @ City Hall Outdoor Plaza March 20/09, Second Annual As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 20/09, Second Annual Edmonton World Water Day Celebration Festival March 22/09, World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009
Ken Stead (Acoustic Alternative)
Walk4Justice July 03/08
The Surgents (Alt Rock Electronica - Colin Oberst, singer - Gary Zimmermann - drums, Ian McCarthy - guitar, Tomas Brabec - keys/synth)
concert @ Urban Lounge with Council of Canadians info display Sept 11/08, "Justice for the Lubicon Cree" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Sept 27/08, "Freedom for U. Gambira" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Oct.18/08, The Surgents party for Colin Oberst supporters with Amnesty International Small Places Tour (A.I. info was given to guests plus donations for A.I. accepted) and Edmonton Food Bank donations benefit show Oct.24/08
The Tetraktys (Psychedelic Folk Pop)
World Water Day March 22/08
One Soul Thrust (Modern Classic Rock)
Benefit Event for War Child Canada Nov.21/09
Light Travels (Ambient New Wave Rock)
As the Ice Melts Warm-Up March 01/08, World Water Day March 22/08, The Night Before Earth Day April 19/08, Edmonton Environment Week June 06/08, Kis Addictions Recovery Foundation August 02/08, "Freedom for U. Gambira" Amnesty International Small Places Tour Oct.18/08, Amnesty Int. Small Places Tour event Nov.22/08, United Nations Water for Life Decade Amnesty International Benefit March 28/09, Alberta S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Info Event - Eclectic Sundays @ Blues on Whyte July12/09, Event for War Child Canada Nov.21/09, World Human Rights Day Dec. 10 All Ages Multi Arts Celebration Edmonton 2009. We also booked and helped promo Light Travels solar-powered show at the Riverdale Community event June 07/08 (Riverdale supports ihuman Youth Society free inner-city art drop in center) - they were invited back and performed June 06/09 (we dedicated the performance to the Alberta S.P.C.A. and displayed/distributed S.P.C.A. info), and show at the Urban Lounge July 30/08
Ari Volk (acoustic set with Denis Frigon) from White Summer band (Carson MacDonald couldn't make it) (Progressive Classic Rock)
Walk4Justice July 03/08
Toy Yoda (Synchronized Ruckus)
United Nations Water for Life Decade Amnesty International Benefit March 28/09.
Dear Howie Züssman (Psychedelic Jam Band)
United Nations Water for Life Decade Amnesty International Benefit March 28/09.
Visual, spoken word, and other artists are noted and described in the event summaries.
Thank-you to: television broadcasters CBC National and Local News Divisions, CTV, Global, Breakfast T.V., APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network)
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