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The Sexy Andrea Menard Struts Her Stuff Across the Prairies

December 4, 2010 By Emme 1 Comment

Was reminded the other day whilst making my mixed tape of a few Canadian artists, of some of the incredible talent we have in this country of ours. So many voices I love to listen to. In that mix is singer and actress, Andrea Menard, a woman who lights up the stage with her warmth and talent and is equally as lovely in person. You can’t help, but love her, especially after you see her perform live.

I was lucky enough to have such an opportunity this past winter, thanks to the Saskatchewan Pavilion during the Olympics. In fact, I enjoyed listening to her so much that I went back two nights in a row. Here she is, as filmed by moi:

Am a little jealous of the Prairie folk this week and next as Andrea is strutting her way across the Prairies in her Holiday Sparkle Tour, yet alas she stops just East of the Rockies. Drat! Oh how I wish I was in Toon Town with Teddy this coming Wednesday so I could go enjoy her show. As for her other stops for all you fine Prairie folk:

Winnipeg – Fri. Dec. 3, 2010 – 8 pm – West End Cultural Centre (huge apologize to the Peggers for not getting this up yesterday)
Regina – Sat. Dec. 4, 2010 – 8 pm – Casino Regina Show Lounge (not too late for tickets – get your ass off the couch & dial the box office)
Saskatoon – Wed. Dec. 8, 2010 – 8 pm – Broadway Theatre (I’ll be drowning my sorrows in a hot apple mandarin toddy Wednesday to mask the jealousy of missing this)
La Ronge – Fri. Dec. 10, 2010 – 7 pm – Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre
Calgary – Mon. Dec. 13, 2010 – 7 pm – EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts
Edmonton – Tues. Dec. 14, 2010 – 7 pm – TransAlta Arts Barns – Westbury Theatre

And to make me even more jealous, it looks like Andrea is going to be joined by that fine Irish beast, Stephen Maguire along with Robert Walsh. Anyone know what the cost of a flight to Saskatoon is this Wednesday?

Now, you got a taste of Andrea’s folkie tunes above, so I thought it only fair if you get a bit of a taste for her jazz too. Besides which, this fan video fits nicely with the mo (not too late for a Movember donation) and pantie themes I’ve been enjoying this past little while. Ladies – I think you’ll enjoy this!

mmm … I think I may need a cold shower.

Kisses,

Emme xoxo

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Musical Pick Me Up (Canadian Style)

November 30, 2010 By Emme 5 Comments

Had one of those ends of my day, where really the only cure is music, and better yet, music that makes me smile and reminds that as a Canadian artist you can be successful. So I returned to a longstanding tradition of my teen years – mixed tape making – only wish this looked like an actual cassette tape (it’s a security thing, kind of like my yellow blankie that’s still in my room at home – if anyone knows how to do such things on the web, please share, I couldn’t find what I wanted):

PS If one of your tunes is not on here, it’s because I was limited to what I could find on Grooveshark, which brings me to my apologies to the Mac crowd – their widgets are flash based – I’ll put in a request for a change to html5.

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A Breathe of Fresh Air

February 16, 2010 By Emme 1 Comment

Was totally exhausted last night and really thought twice about actually going out. The only reason why I actually did was that I was dying to hear Andrea sing. Am I ever glad I did. This Prairie Beauty completely relaxed and refreshed my tired soul.

Thanks Andrea! And thank you Saskatchewan Pavilion for the Saskatchewan hospitality. The only thing that would have made the visit better would have been an actual Saskatchewan beer in my hand.

Don’t miss Andrea!

Tonight at the Saskatchewan Pavilion from 5:30 – 7 pm
Friday for the Athletes at the Whistler Athletes Village

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My Plans for Tonight

February 15, 2010 By Emme Leave a Comment

I know I’ve posted this video before, but I can’t help myself. I love it! This gal just totally represents all that is beautiful of Saskatchewan. And besides which, this is my blog so I can do whatever the Hell I please! Known Andrea for a number of years and I’ve never heard her sing, so tonight is the night!!!!