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Tickets: Advance $90 weekend (  $80 students /seniors); Friday or Saturday Evening $45 ; Saturday or Sunday Afternoon $30 ; Saturday All Day $55

Gate $120 weekend ($110 seniors/ students)  ; $50 Friday or Saturday Evenings ($45 students/ seniors) ; $30 Saturday or Sunday afternoon; Saturday all day $60

 South Stage

 Noon Dance Workshop

1 p.m. Workshop Little miss Higgins, Steve Brockley, Ryan McNally

2:10 p.m. Maria Dunn (folk) http://mariadunn.com/

There are too few words to describe the fearless and precious Maria Dunn. She is a rare gem of the Alberta, and Canadian, music scene providing a voice, through song, to the ordinary working person. She has been writing socially conscious songs for a long while often focusing on the struggles of labour industries, with her recent album, Piece by Piece reflecting on the history of garment factories in Alberta. Her voice is hauntingly sweet yet profoundly striking, drawing you in to every word that she releases. There is always a story to be told and we are grateful that Maria has chosen the task of telling them. - JM

3:10 p.m. poet: Andre Prefontaine

This notable slam poet and contortionist hails from Calgary, AB. Andre was nominated for the 2012 Canadian Underground Slam Champion. At the bright young age of 22, this spoken word artist has made an amazing impression in all corners of the Canadian Spoken word scene. His words and truth will flow through you with incredible authority and authenticity. -AW

3:30 p.m. Declan O’Donovan (blues) http://declanodonovan.com/

This pianist and vocalist brings an incredible amount of talent and strength to the table in one sitting. Listening to this man play is a seamless and provocative experience. His gritty and honest voice combined with his melodic and polished fingers provides for one heck of a show. Born and raised in the Yukon, you can truly sense this man's kinship with the mightnight sun, and aptitude for solitude. He has toured far and wide, and will be providing a dish that is rich with integrity and a wallflower experience into someone's soul. - AW

4:30 p.m. volunteer photo

5 p.m. : Workshop Aroara, Stephanie Niles, Blackberry Wood

 6:15 p.m.: Geoff Berner and Kris Demeanor (folk/ rock/ klezmer)  http://geoffberner.com/

Vancouver based accordion/punk/folk songwriter Geoff Berner is excited to share the stage with Calgary's poet laureate Kris Demeanor for this year’s South Country Fair. This collaborative performance allows them to alternate between their own individual material, while showcasing their unique stage presence as a duo. As Berner states “It’s a really informal song symposium.” Both of these gents are favourites to SCF and always guarantee a quirky, yet twisted, style of entertainment. RA

7:20 p.m. Mamselle Ruiz (Jazz/folk/ Latin) http://www.mamselleruiz.com/

This Montreal-based, Mexican songwriter is a classically trained musician who has enriched the already deeply rooted multicultural Canadian music scene. In 2013 she won the Canada Revelations Monde award for world music. Her sound combines a captivating mix of jazz and folk with her innate Latin American sound. Yet another example of how music transcends language, for whether the words are known to you, you’ll understand the emotion and your spirit will start doing the talking. - JM

8:30 p.m.  Aroara (wold/fusion)  http://aroara.com/

The flavour of the rhythm invites you to delight in the world fusion explored by Aroara. The vocals sync up with the sounds of the instruments in new and wonderous ways. Listening allows you to get lost in various continents from across the world, a new band with an old sound reinvented and translated into a global voice. One cannot help to move to the music provided, with hints of Amanda Palmer, and Ani Difranco inspired along with hints of tribal, Tibetan, and Asian influences. Yet further listening shows an expansion into Ireland, and other European sounds. Lyrics speak to the soul of real love and life experienced. A must see for the South Country Fair line up this year!!!! - SC

9:45 p.m.  Songwriting contest winner Curtis Glas

10 p.m. Young Benjamins (indie rock/folk) http://youngbenjamins.com/

Saskatoon based band the Young Benjamins, including Neusha Mofazzali, Kuba Szmigielski, Vaero Poulin, Brynn Krysa, are tough to categorize. They play an array of festivals from indie rock festivals like Sled Island to jazz festivals and folk festivals like Ness Creek Music Festival. These classically trained musicians have been playing together for two and-a-half years, starting off as a folk rock band and moving towards a more indie style of rock. They said they've heard great things about our little festival and are excited to share their energetic style of traditional music crossed with modern indie sounds. RA

11:15 p.m. Good Co. (jazz/electronica) http://www.goodcomusic.com/

Good Co is a collection of rowdy jazz musicians who aim to keep the music swinging and keep the people dancing. Their sound comes straight from the 20’s, including the all so necessary horn section, combined with the beats and mix of present day electronica. With two albums under their belts this six-piece act are making ripples within, and outside of, the electro swing community. This is music that everyone can dance to, no matter how many left feet you have... JM

12:30 a.m. : Bend Sinister (rock/pop)  http://bendsinisterband.com/

After hearing these fellas’ on Q with Jian Ghomeshi and then having the wonderful opportunity to see them live at Breakout West in 2013, it was confirmed that they were the band for us. They will be closing the stage off on Saturday night and are guaranteed to have you rockin’, rollin’ and probably shaking too. Their rock/pop sound blends fiery guitar rifts with spunky keyboards, explosive drums and vocals that may just blow your mind. This will be a night you won’t soon forget my friends. - JM

East Stage

Noon: Tin and the Toad (country) http://www.tinandthetoad.com

Tin and the Toad – Influenced by songwriters such as Townes, Steve Earle, Waylon Jennings, Neil Young, Ian Tyson and, bringing it closer to home, Corb Lund and John Wort Hannam, these fellas’ are a collection of folk/roots musicians from different corners of south west Alberta who create music that tastes and smells like the lives of those living and working in the foothills and plains of the southern Alberta. With their homespun Alberta flavor this group never fails to keep their cows fed, their horses watered, and their audiences kicking up dust on the dance floor. (http://tinandthetoad.com/bio/)

1:05 p.m. Jennie Thai (jazz/ pop) www.jeniethai.ca

Jenie Thai Nolan is an Edmonton based pianist/vocalist who captivates audiences with her folky blues feel accented by a tasty jazz twist. Jenie's talent as a musician and a songwriter is remarkable and her unique and engaging stage presence brings the sort of performance that always leaves audiences eager for more. www.jeniethai.ca

2:10 p.m.: Ryan McNally (blues/ folk) http://www.reverbnation.com/ryanmcnally

Ryan McNally - Ryan McNally grew up in rural Quebec and started playing guitar at the age of 11. Since living in Whitehorse, Ryan has drawn on his extensive experience playing blues, rockabilly and jazz to collaborate with many musicians on numerous different projects. He has studied finger style and traditional blues under musicians across Canada and United States, and his amazing rhythm, incredible guitar playing, and soulful, raspy style captivates audiences everywhere he goes. (http://www.reverbnation.com/ryanmcnally)

2:15 p.m.: Adam and Chelsea  from High Society (rock/ jazz/ folk) http://www.highsocietymusic.ca/bio/

Adam Farnsworth and Chelsea DE Johnson - Chelsea DE Johnson’s natural musical talents coupled with her phenomenally moving voice makes Miss Chelsea DE a performer whose music is not only worth seeing, but worth letting into your life. Mr. Adam Farnsworth is an unforgettable performer whose penchant for old-time piano paired with his exploratory, often ad lib, lyrical style make for a unique performance experience. When these beauties aren’t blowing audiences away with their band High Society they emerge as a duo that will captivate you, amaze you, and take you places that you won’t soon forget. (http://www.highsocietymusic.ca/bio/)

 4:20 p.m. Blackberry Wood (jazz/ folk/rock) http://www.blackberrywood.ca/ 

Kris: Vocals, Guitar -
Shannon: Stand up Bass -
Maren: Trumpet, vocals -
Blake and or "The Contraption": Drums -
Carlos: Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals -

Alt-country gypsy ragtime circus music 

Blackberry Wood  is a wonderful, secret and magic combination of alt-country-gypsy-circus music. They are on tour now in support of their newest record “Strong Man vs Russian Bears”, it’s a wonderful sounding vaudevillian ruckus!!!  They play a high-energy cabaret spin on dreamy old musical styles adding big juicy modern flavours like  jumpin' ska, rock and roll, blues, bumpin’ hip-hop, gypsy punk ‘n many other irresistible body shakin’, foot stompin’ sounds. Blackberry Wood comes down the road like a travelling caravan, with all kinds of wondrous instruments, vocal melodies and fantastically costumed characters. They've kicked up dust in towns all over Western Canada, the United Kingdom and parts of the United States. Woooopa!!!

5:25: Whiskey Shiekhs (folk/ alt country) https://theboxcarbawlers.bandcamp.com/Whiskey Sheikhs – This Edmonton based group is comprised of self-trained, home-grown musicians who play an irresistible style of acoustic smash up. With a broad, eclectic style ranging from Woody Guthrie covers to rip-roaring original hip-shakers, this band could play your daughter's wedding and your great grand-pappy's wake without missing a beat. Their live performances are energetic and engaging, and audiences simply can’t resist the urge to kick up their heels and tear the dance floor to pieces. (https://theboxcarbawlers.bandcamp.com/)

 Lotos land

6 p.m. PT for Young Audiences

10:30 Heliosols ( CineImagine;'s H Short)

12:30 a.m. CSIF film projection

Saturday Night jammers:  "The" Tod Robinson will be rocking out the Jam Stage with Chris "Hendo the Barber" Henderson on Saturday night. These heavyweights of the Lethbridge scene boast impressive pedigrees: Jil, The Vespas, John Gleu 3 and Guerrista to name but a few. Tod and Chris will keep you up all night with stompin' grooves and funky chords. Then after the sun comes back up, party in Tod's van! (Actually don't do that, Tod is a pilot. Pilots need rest.)