Kulture Shake Radio

This week Karen, Kim & Mitch were at the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo and chatted with some really interesting folks.I had no idea of the depth and popularity of cosplay and the culture until I attended my first Calgary Expo. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and meeting interesting people! Great event. Karen2015 their 10th year of running the Expo had a record breaking attendance of over 102,000 people taking in the event, up 5,000 from 2014. Next years dates have been released and are scheduled for April 28 – May 1, 2016. Check out all info for this year and next at www.calgaryexpo.com and make sure to connect with them on Facebook/Twitter/InstagramConnect with Kulture Shake online at www.kultureshake.com and email us at info@kultureshake.comSong 1: Skye Boat Song -  Cape Breton musician, Howie MacDonaldSong 2: Sally Maclennane - The PoguesInterviewsKim talks to Lorn Wolf, Calgary author of The Woodcutterwww.wolfsongfantasy.comJessica Nigri – Cosplay ProfessionalKaren chats with Scotti

We opened the show this week with a song from the album Mountain by Edmonton band, Royal Tusk.You can find more info on this band at www.royaltusk.com Song 1: The Letter Also on the show this week we have music from Joal Kamps and The Joko Band Joal Kamps is a Canadian Singer/Songwriter from CalgaryHis album Heads is East, Tails is West released April last year is Alberta inspired… Song 2: Time Stand StillSong 3: From the Start You can catch Joal Kamps in Cochrane Saturday, May 9th, 2015Legacy Guitar & Coffee House 7:00 PM. Tickets $20 For other information go to www.joalkamps.com EARTH HOUR is this Saturday March 28 from 8:00 – 9:30 PMSo remember to switch off the lights folks.Good Earth Café Airdrie support this cause andThis Saturday they have live entertainment from The Joko Band starting 7:30 PM Song 4: Little Bird You can find more on The Joko Band at www.jokoband.com

The Juno Awards, Music and Karen’s Interview with Jen Harbour, Airdrie Rotary Festival of Performing Arts.Congratulations to all The Juno winners and nominees.Calgary native Kiesza took home...Break Through Artist of the YearVideo of the Year for her single Hideaway and…Dance Recording of the Year for Sound of a WomanAlanis Morrisette was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of FameInterview with Jen Harbour, coordinator of the Airdrie Rotary Festival of Performing Arts. This is where it all begins! Stars in the making. Band and Strings at Grace Baptist Church and Bert Church Theatre Thursday March 19.Check the schedule online for times at www.airdrierotaryfestival.orgSaturday March 21 at 7:00 PMAirdrie Rotary Festival of Performing Arts ShowcaseBert Church Theatre, AirdrieAirdrie Weekend EntertainmentSaturday March 21 7:00 – 9:00 PMGood Earth Café hosts an acoustic show with Celine & VincentSaturday March 28 2:30 PMAn afternoon with the popular Prairie Mountain Fiddlers at The Bert Church Theatre Airdri

This week we have an interview with Dan Davidson from Edmonton band Tupelo Honey.Music this week from…Echotape an English indie-rock band from Wallop in Hampshire, UKSong 1: Whiskey Bar – Echotapewww.echotape.co.ukSong 2: They Say – Tupelo Honeywww.tupelohoney.caAirdrie Rotary Festival of Performing ArtsKick Off - March 11, 2015Festival ShowcaseMarch 21, 7:00 PM at Bert Church Theatre, Airdriewww.airdrierotaryfestival.org Airdrie Live Music and Entertainment*No Cover ChargeLocal rock band Blakkstone HexxKrave Steakhouse and Bar, AirdrieFriday March 13th at 9:30 PM Airdrie’s country singer Dwight McCormickGood Earth Café in AirdrieSaturday March 14 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Calgary band ENVY are playingKrave Steakhouse and BarSt. Patrick’s Day March 17th from 7:00 – 11:00 PM

This week Karen sums up The Vagina Monologues and plays a couple tracks from Tupelo Honey and Royal TuskTupelo Honey are playing Bert Church Theatre Airdrie Saturday FEB 28. We have a couple tickets to give away on Kulture Shake Facebook and Twitter. Amazing Band...so don't miss out.Royal Tusk also an Edmonton band have a unique sound.Song 1: Feel This Love, Tupelo Honey - Album Brave New Worldwww.tupelohoney.caSong 2: Shadow of Love, Royal Tusk - Album Mountainwww.royaltusk.comSong 3: Halo, Tupelo Honey - Album Brave New World