ALAMEDA - The Oxbow Arts & Cultural Committee hosted a well-attended event at the Alameda branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Feb. 3.
Two groups provided entertainment to the enthusiastic crowd at what was billed as the Shake the Winter Blues concert.
The first group to entertain the audience was Jason and Gary Junk, along with Todd and Marcia Greenwood. The quartet all sang and played the guitar.
They were followed by Dusty Rain, a five-person band. The lead singer was Gord Young, with Rob Wilson playing the drums, Kirsten Tanghe on piano, Vince Parker the lead guitarist and Blair Wilson the bass player.
All the members of their group also sang. Both bands played some tunes and energized the large crowd.
Brad Mayer is one of the original members of the Arts & Cultural Committee which was formed several years ago. He noted that their organization does more than organize the annual Bow Valley Jamboree.
“The number one goal of our committee is to showcase local entertainment and talent. Not everyone has the time or desire to promote themselves. As smaller centres, we can proudly showcase many of our own on a local stage and in a very big way.”
The Oxbow Arts & Cultural Committee consists of 10 members who are instrumental to bringing talent to the Oxbow and Alameda areas. In the past, they have attracted entertainment for the Oxbow Farmer’s Market and local schools, and last year they also brought in the Saskatchewan Express.
Mayer was very pleased with the attendance at Shake the Winter Blues.
“The audience filled the Alameda Legion right to the rafters. The entertainment was fantastic, and a great time was had by all. Local entertainment has also been booked for the Oxbow Legion on March 9th.”
The committee also wanted to mention that the annual Bow Valley Jamboree is set for Aug. 12. Said Mayer, “Last year the jamboree set a record with attendance of nearly 1,000. We are in the process of finalizing our lineup which should be bigger and better than ever for 2023.”
