Interstellar Rodeo
| Interstellar Rodeo | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Folk and rock music |
| Location(s) |
Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 53°31′37″N 113°32′49″W / 53.527°N 113.547°WCoordinates: 53°31′37″N 113°32′49″W / 53.527°N 113.547°W |
| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Founded by | Shauna de Cartier of Six Shooter Records |
| Website |
interstellarrodeo |
Interstellar Rodeo is an annual three-day outdoor music event held the last weekend of July in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, established in 2012 by Shauna de Cartier of Six Shooter Records.[1] It is held at the Heritage Amphitheatre within Hawrelak Park in the North Saskatchewan River valley. The amphitheatre features covered seating with uncovered grassed areas beyond.
The festival showcases performers from numerous genres. Notable performers to date include Blue Rodeo, Randy Newman and Hawksley Workman in 2012,[2] and Alabama Shakes, Steve Earle and the Dukes, Sarah Harmer, Serena Ryder and Shout Out Out Out Out in 2013.[3]
List of artists
1Sinéad O’Connor, originally booked, was unable to perform due to illness and was replaced by Alejandro Escovedo and The Sensitive Boys and Gillian Welch.[5] |
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See also
- List of festivals in Edmonton
- List of festivals in Alberta
- List of music festivals in Canada
- List of rock festivals
References
- ↑ http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/festivals/Interstellar+Rodeo+Hawrelak+Park+amphitheatre/6989476/story.html
- ↑ "Interstellar Rodeo launches in Hawrelak". CBC.ca. July 28, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- 1 2 "2013 Interstellar Rodeo Artists". Interstellar Rodeo. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- ↑ "2012 Interstellar Rodeo Artists". Interstellar Rodeo. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- ↑ "Gillian Welch & Alejandro Escovedo Added!". Interstellar Rodeo. Retrieved July 28, 2013.