A Funny, Smart, Engaging, and Multi-Dimensional Night of Comedy

Comedian Roman Danylo performing at Horizon Stage on Friday, October 3

Canadian comedian Roman Danylo has appeared in many television shows and movies and starred for five seasons in his own show on CTV, Comedy Inc. Now he’s “Roman around the country” doing a live comedy show that combines sketch, stand-up, and improvisation - and he’s making a stop at Horizon Stage, in Spruce Grove, on Friday, October 3.

Roman Danylo was born and in Calgary. His rise to fame began there in the late 1980s, when he worked for several local comedy clubs including The Loose Moose Theatre and Theatre Calgary. With a youthful optimism and naiveté, he moved to Vancouver in 1992. He starred in the UPN series Off Limits, was featured on NBC’s Late Friday, and appeared in the feature films Duets with Gwenyth Paltrow, and Happy Birthday with John Goodman. He also hosted a talk show pilot produced by fellow Canadian David Steinberg and acted in a stage sketch review show with Martin Short. Not always a comedian, Roman worked as a dramatic actor in television shows like Jeremiah, Outer Limits, and Sliders.

Roman has made appearances in several series Canadian TV series , including CBC’s Comics, These Arms of Mine, Made in Canada with Rick Mercer, the Just for Laughs Improv Championships, Slightly Bent, and Corner Gas. He won a Leo Award in 2004 for excellence in British Columbia film and television for his performance in CBC’s Western Alienation Comedy Hour. That same year, he was nominated for a Gemini for his work on Comedy Inc.

Roman is one of only a handful of comedians to perform in the prestigious HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen, and Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival in the same year. His stage show, Roman Danylo Live, is a sometimes light-hearted, sometimes edgy take on everything from love, to war, to snacks at the mall food court. A blend of comedy genres, the show includes high energy observational stand-up and the incorporating of audience members into interactive sketches.

Joining Roman for the improvised second half of the show in Spruce Grove show will be Edmonton comedian and actor, Neil Grahn.  An original member of Edmonton comedy super troupe Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie, Neil keeps in touch with his comedy roots by being the head writer for, and performing on, CBC Radio’s The Irrelevant Show.

Tickets to see Roman Danylo Live, with special guest Neil Grahn, at Horizon Stage on Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. are $35 for adults, and $30 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave) or by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090. Tickets can also be bought online at www.horizonstage.com by clicking on the ‘Tickets’ link.  Once you see this show, you may never need to watch comedy again! 

"Danylo belongs with the country's best. He can do anything: clever observational stuff, impressions, physical bits and even improv. His comic comparisons are without equal." - NOW Magazine

"Roman Danylo's show is very funny, very smart, and engagingly performed... The improv at the end is among the best I've seen... He's a comic gem." - CBC 24hrs

"Five Stars...You can't help but laugh...Roman Danylo is a quick wit!" - The Winnipeg Free Press

This performance is proudly sponsored by Travelodge Inn & Suites, Canadian Heritage, and The Alberta Foundation for the Arts.                                                                 

Discover a Delightful Country and Folk Music Trio

See the Travelling Mabels perform at Horizon Stage on Saturday, September 27

 Celebrate Alberta Culture Days in Spruce Grove with the Alberta Country Music Association’s 2011 Group of the Year. The Travelling Mabels are a folk/country trio full of spirit, spunk, and laughter. With music that is true to Alberta, and true to the prairies, the Mabels’ harmony, humour, and musical professionalism draw crowds into their world, touching hearts wherever they perform. These three amazing ladies, Eva Levesque, Lana Floen, and Suzanne Levesque, are each able to vocally stand alone, but the moment you hear their harmonies blending at Horizon Stage on Saturday, September 27, you’ll know exactly why they perform together.

Collectively, the Mabels represent three generations of women, each of whom brings a wealth of musical and life experience to the stage. And it’s that diversity that creates a dynamic energy in their music and rapport with audiences. With influences that range from Dolly Parton to Sheryl Crow, and The Eagles to Bob Dylan, the Travelling Mabels’ comedic but heart-felt take on life means they easily satisfy a wide range of audience expectations and tastes whenever they perform.

Eva Levesque is a free spirit and her wit and charm entertain audiences of all ages. Eva started performing professionally in 1990 and formed the Levesque family band in 1991 - a group who had a huge following during their 14 year run. Her first solo album was released in 1999 and consisted of all self-penned original songs. 

Lana Floen began her professional music career at the age of 26 as part of Kickstart, a top notch band that has been active in the corporate and country music scenes for over years 15. Lana has had the pleasure of performing with, and opening for, some of Canada’s finest artists including Ian Tyson, Tom Jackson, and Jason McCoy. In 1998 Lana won a “Sing with Shania” contest that put her on stage singing lead for one of Shania’s hits to a sold out crowd of twenty thousand at Calgary’s Saddledome while Shania herself provided backup vocals.

Suzanne Levesque started performing with her mother, Eva, and the Levesque family band at age 12. It was there that she found her great voice and developed her own style on bass guitar. It didn’t take long for audiences to realize Suzanne had superstar qualities and, after touring extensively with bands throughout Western Canada, she was offered a full-time position with Canadian country recording artist Gord Bamford.

Joining the ladies on stage is Keith Floen, their band leader, keyboard player, and Lana’s husband. Nominated for CCMA Keyboard Player of the Year in 2012, Keith provides a musical backbone for the group. He also produced, and co-engineered, both the Travelling Mabels’ CDs. A professional musician for over 30 years, Keith has had the pleasure of working with many great artists including Johnny Reid, Shania Twain, Charlie Major, Jim Cuddy, Susan Aglukark, Ian Tyson, Tom Jackson, Patricia Conroy, and Horizon Stage’s season opener- Lisa Brokop.

Tickets to see The Travelling Mabels at Horizon Stage on Saturday, September 27 are $35 for adults, and $30 for students and seniors. Concert start time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave) or by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090. Tickets can also be bought online at Ticketpro.ca. 

      

This concert is proudly sponsored by CFCW, Travelodge Inn & Suites, Canadian Heritage, and The Alberta Foundation for the Arts.