Time: 9 p.m.

Cover: $10

Jenny Allen www.jennyallen.com or http://www.myspace.com/jennyallenband

Singer-songwriter Jenny Allen's haunting vocal range and self assured delivery creates a natural and sincere intimacy. Swinging effortlessly between a rich variety of genres, she is said to have the power to move her listeners in the style of Mary Chapin Carpenter and Tracy Chapman.
Jenny's debut CD "Something To Say"(1991), produced by Valdy, received critical acclaim and led to invitations at major folk festivals both in Canada and the US.
Her second CD, "If I Fall" was released in the fall of 2000. The album again received kudos from both fans and the musical community.
Her songwriting touches on everyday themes that span heartbreak to life on the street.
Six years ago Jenny began touring and recording with renowned Calgary based trio 'The Fates'. Three CD's later the band continues to tour extensively throughout Western Canada, recently charting at #2 for best album of 2008 on CKUA Radio and at #86 for Calgary's Mix 97.7 Top 97 of 2008.
With plans to record a third solo album in 2010, Jenny continues to captivate audiences with the depth of her material and powerful stage presence, clearly demonstrating she's a musical force to be reckoned with.

 Leslie Alexander http://www.myspace.com/lesliealexander or www.lesliealexander.com

.. .. .. Leslie Alexander grew up on an Alberta sheep farm and couldn't wait to get to the city. She hit the road, made a bunch of mistakes and wrote songs about them. She wound up singing on a street corner in Vancouver for spare change. She does not consider this a mistake... .. Along came producer John Ellis (Ridley Bent, Be Good Tanyas), who put together Leslie's first CD "Bird in the House" (1997). Tom Zillich (Westender) called this collection of tunes about street life and redemption "one of the best indie releases I've heard." Anyway, it got Leslie out of the rain and into some coffeehouses where she set her sights on the concert stage... .. Then she contributed a recording to the "Grrrls with Guitars" Compilation 1 (FESTIVAL 1999), jumping in a van with a bunch of other Grrrls to tour Western Canada. Songs about the contrasts between her rural roots and her new home in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside followed, evolving into her second record "Savage Country." Produced by John Ellis and Wyckham Porteous, featuring guests Harry Manx, Sam Parton (Be Good Tanyas) and Linda McRae, the record turned up on Campus, CBC, BBC, and Australian National Public Radio playlists. In 2004, "Savage Country" was the 4 Most Played Canadian Folk/Roots Album on the CBC's Galaxie Satellite Radio. .. .. Since then, Leslie's appeared on concert and festival stages across Canada, headlining or sharing the spotlight with the likes of Mary Gauthier, Jim Byrnes and Corb Lund. Today her songs are receiving international airplay on her own recordings as well as cuts with other artists and have been licensed to film and television... .. Invited to open shows for Barney Bentall in 2006, before long Leslie became a part of his acoustic-based trio, playing banjo, guitar and piano. Soon to follow were a series of guest appearances with Barney Bentall's Grand Cariboo Opry, a highly entertaining variety show (think Prairie Home Companion) featuring a rotating cast of Canadian artists such as Joel Plaskett, Jim Cuddy, and Tom Wilson. Pre-production with John Ellis and Wyckham Porteous for her third record was underway when Jane Siberry, Barney and Dustin Bentall, and Sony/BMG artist Jeremy Fisher offered to pitch in... .. A collection of songs about life, death and dandilions in the concrete, "Garden in the Stones" generated international acclaim from music critics. The CBC stepped up with generous support, featuring Leslie's story and songs in a nationwide special called "Healing the Heart," as well as a live broadcast from "Sounds Like Canada." The record charted at 3 on Galaxie Radio's recommended list of Folk-Roots albums, and was featured as Album of the Week at CKUA Radio. Three of the album's tracks advanced to the semi-finals of the International Song Contest (2004-2005), while three more received Honourable Mentions in the international Billboard Magazine Song of the Year Competition (2006). Others were chosen to be featured on compilation CDs representing Sonicbids, the Pacific Music Industry Association, and the Odd Squad's Downtown Eastside fundraising compilation "On the Beat" also featuring Bruce Springsteen, the Barenaked Ladies, and Randy Bachman... .. Leslie is currently showcasing material from her fourth upcoming release, on tour with Jane Siberry across Canada and the U.S. Leslie’s unique perspective, songs and stories combine to create a show that moves from pin-drop intimacy to foot-stompin', flat-out folk rock 'n' roll, taking you all the beautiful and terrifying places she's been