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.
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