Interstellar Rodeo
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.
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Genre | Folk and rock music |
Location(s) | Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 53.527°N 113.547°W |
Years active | 2012 – present |
Founded by | Shauna de Cartier of Six Shooter Records |
Website | interstellarrodeo |
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
- https://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.
- "2013 Interstellar Rodeo Artists". Interstellar Rodeo. Archived from the original on July 30, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- "2012 Interstellar Rodeo Artists". Interstellar Rodeo. Archived from the original on July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- "Gillian Welch & Alejandro Escovedo Added!". Interstellar Rodeo. Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2013.