Previous events

Ederlezi Festival

 —  —

Riverdale Hall , 9231 100 Ave , Edmonton

Please join us in Riverdale on May 5 for a free concert and dance party with Gadjo Collective to celebrate Ederlezi, a mid-spring festival. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join us as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come dance to Balkan beats and Hotclub Swing . Make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree, revel in the excitement and elegance of the fire performers and dance the night away The evening will be a free, unticketed event thanks to the collaboration of the Riverdale Community League, the Edmonton Arts Council and Gadjo Collective. All are welcome. There will be a cash bar with money going to the Riverdale Community League. After long weeks of cold weather, I think we are all very ready for a mid-spring party! Hope to see you there!

Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present The Road to Django

The Yardbird Suite , Edmonton

From northern India to Spain, through Turkey and the Balkans, to France and the swinging heart of hotclub, Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective weave their way through the musical traditions adopted by the Roma as they migrated throughout Europe. This is the trail that Cam traveled while researching, studying and composing with Master Roma musicians on his many excursions to this road. With a dynamic and diverse assortment of musicians, this show will take you from the Roma roots to the Swing era of the Hotclub of France. Band members Cam Neufeld, Violin Billie Zizi, Vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer, Vocals Roya Yazdanmehr, Vocals and dance Caleb Hunt, Sax and violin Don Ross, Clarinet Keith Rempel, Sousaphone and bass Bramwell Park, Drums Ahmed Al Auqaily, Darbuka Jason Cody, Accordian Robert Walsh, Guitar Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets here https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/the-road-to-django/

$30 general seating

The Road to Django

Festival place , Sherwood Park

The Road to Django is a show presented by the Gadjo Collective that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt, the founder of what we know of a "gypsy jazz" and the music of the Roma. The idea is to extrapolate backwards to the origin of Romani people in India and follow the Roma trail from India to Spain and explore the music along the way. The show is tailored to fit the event, from intimate concerts to Balkan and swing dance parties, from solo performances to festivals with up to 14 musicians and 8 dancers. This show draws on a talented pool of musicians each of whom provide their unique musicality and energy to make and shape this original and exciting show. The Road to Django Collective was put together after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Django's music continuing through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then, Cam has made many more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans playing and researching the music of the Roma. Many of the compositions in this show were written while traveling. Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!

Fiddle Frenzy

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Treefrog Corner, 10144 89th st , Edmonton

Please join us to beat the February blues with three master fiddle players at Tree Frog Studios . Daniel Gervais, JJGuy and Cam Neufeld team up for an explosive show on Feb 28th . A Triple Fiddle Extravaganza! Refuge Response Collective is teaming up with Tree Frog Studios to provide a rich evening. Syrian dinner is provided at 6pm to raise money for an upcoming sponsorship. All proceees from the meal go to the sponsorship fund. Dinner at 6pm Concert at 8pm Show and Meal -$45 Meal only $30 Show only $20 advance and $25 at the door. contact Marianne at mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or 780-424-4768

Balkan meets jazz! Imagine if Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt travelled to Bulgaria and Romania and brought back some of the flavours of the east. The sound is original, the origins are ancient and the rhythm is hot!

" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT

Come to the 7th annual Ederlezi festival , normally held on the 5th of May but because of the late spring here in Edmonton we have delayed to the 27th of May. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , celebrated in Turkey ( Hıdırellez) and throughout the Balkans (Ederlezi) when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Gadjo Collective : The Gadjo Collective is a 5 to 12-piece Balkan dance band featuring original music composed over 5 years of traveling the “Roma trail” from India to Spain as well as traditional songs from the Balkans. This same group expands to become a 17 member theater show called “ The Road to Django” including dancers and extra musical guests.

" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT

“It's difficult to describe in words the 'mystical' journey through time that you were able to take the audience on that evening. 'Spellbinding' performances by some of the best musicians performing Balkan music anywhere in the world today, Detailed history, otherworldly rhythms and impeccable arrangements created an evening of pure magic the people of Demmitt will not soon forget.” Jane Gothard - Artistic Team, Borderline Culture Series This year we are offering tickets for an amazing Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 24) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) Tickets- $20 for party, $20 for Syrian food Call Marianne @ 780-424-4768 or mariannewatchel@hotmail.com

Come celebrate the birthday of Django Reinhardt! Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present the 7th annual “Road to Django“ a show that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. It was put together after Cam Neufeld attended Django fest in Samois France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music continuing through the Balkans , Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then Cam has made several more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing playing and researching music of the Roma. Many compositions used in this show were written while traveling. The Road to Django features twelve local musicians and four dancers Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the hotclub jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France! 

Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective

Churchill Square, Edmonton AB

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree

Jul23

Gadjo Collective at Sasquatch festival

Rangeton

The Gadjo Collective at Saskquatch The Gadjo Collective is a Balkan dance band. It emerged from the Road to Django show and explores the music of the Balkans tossing in a dash of hot club swing. The Collective was formed after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. In the months leading up to that festival Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music and continued through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing. Since then, Cam has made three more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing to play and research music of the Roma.
Using traditional and newly composed pieces , these seasoned musicians will have you on your feet dancing faster than you can say “holy wedding and funeral party dance band”

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree This year we are offering tickets for a Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 3 ) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) May 7 @ Riverdale House 9231 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Dinner @ 7pm Dance @ 8pm

Dance only - $20 with food - $35

call Marianne for tickets - 780-424-4768 mariannewatchel@hotmail.com

Ederlezi festival with Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with Fable Entertainment

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Churchill Square, Edmonton

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romany mid-spring festival, when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with special guests,Fable Entertainment, as we celebrate the escape from winter's grip! Come dance to Balkan beats and Hot Cub Swing. Come make your wish and tie it to a wishing tree. Come party on Churchill Square on Sunday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come bring your Mom!

Age limit: All ages

Rd to Django

Festival Place , 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park

The Road to Django celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. Led by Cam Neufeld and incorporating the musicality and energy of 14 musicians and 3 dancers, the show follows the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans and Spain and ends with the gypsy jazz of Reinhardt himself. Experience a musical journey unlike any other through exotic lands to the swing era of the quintet of the Hotclub of France! Featuring Cam Neufeld - violin Lisi Sommer - vocals Billie Zizi - guitar and vocals Clint Pelletier -guitar Alin Rogoz - guitar and vocals Jamie Philp - guitar Jim Findlay - guitar and oud Don Ross - clarinet Mary -Lee Bird - trombone Keith Remple -sousaphone Spencer Murray - saxophone and zurna Bramwell Park -drums Ahmed Al Auqaily - percussion Geoff O’Brian - percussion Jana Lang - dancer Birkley Wisniewski - dancer Krista Posyniak - dancer special guest - Caleb Hunt - violin

$28 - $32 Age limit: All ages

Jul25

Billie Zizi

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Sasquatch Gathering , Rangeton

Billie Zizi grew up surrounded by music and started her first band at age seven called The Rotten Socks. Billie Zizi and her two best friends played concerts, had promotional photo shoots and wrote singles such as “Old People Cryin' by the side of the Noodle River”, “Stinkin' up the Highway” and “How dare you Bob”. They grossed a total of five dollars and fifty nine cents. Since then Billie Zizi has continued her musical journey in an entirely nomadic fashion, her migratory tendencies spanning West Africa, South Asia, Europe and Canada. Upon her return to Canada in 2010 Billie Zizi attended Grant Macewan university to study music. Conjoining jazz influenced vocal lines with folk lyrics she is “A nuclear fission of calculated folk and meandering jazz sensibilities”-Joe Gurba

“Her voice will lull you into a dream and wake you with the sweetest sounding alarm clock.”-One Man Band Festival


“Last night's show with Jordan Billie Zizi-The tunnel song was so beautiful and moving. A totally unforgettable experience.”-Julie Rohr Rice “With a honed in trickling jazz folk not unlike early Feist, Billie Zizi has carved a little cubby to tuck away the simple truths & admissions.”-Argue Job

Previous events

Ederlezi Festival

 —  —

Riverdale Hall , 9231 100 Ave , Edmonton

Please join us in Riverdale on May 5 for a free concert and dance party with Gadjo Collective to celebrate Ederlezi, a mid-spring festival. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join us as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come dance to Balkan beats and Hotclub Swing . Make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree, revel in the excitement and elegance of the fire performers and dance the night away The evening will be a free, unticketed event thanks to the collaboration of the Riverdale Community League, the Edmonton Arts Council and Gadjo Collective. All are welcome. There will be a cash bar with money going to the Riverdale Community League. After long weeks of cold weather, I think we are all very ready for a mid-spring party! Hope to see you there!

Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present The Road to Django

The Yardbird Suite , Edmonton

From northern India to Spain, through Turkey and the Balkans, to France and the swinging heart of hotclub, Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective weave their way through the musical traditions adopted by the Roma as they migrated throughout Europe. This is the trail that Cam traveled while researching, studying and composing with Master Roma musicians on his many excursions to this road. With a dynamic and diverse assortment of musicians, this show will take you from the Roma roots to the Swing era of the Hotclub of France. Band members Cam Neufeld, Violin Billie Zizi, Vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer, Vocals Roya Yazdanmehr, Vocals and dance Caleb Hunt, Sax and violin Don Ross, Clarinet Keith Rempel, Sousaphone and bass Bramwell Park, Drums Ahmed Al Auqaily, Darbuka Jason Cody, Accordian Robert Walsh, Guitar Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets here https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/the-road-to-django/

$30 general seating

The Road to Django

Festival place , Sherwood Park

The Road to Django is a show presented by the Gadjo Collective that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt, the founder of what we know of a "gypsy jazz" and the music of the Roma. The idea is to extrapolate backwards to the origin of Romani people in India and follow the Roma trail from India to Spain and explore the music along the way. The show is tailored to fit the event, from intimate concerts to Balkan and swing dance parties, from solo performances to festivals with up to 14 musicians and 8 dancers. This show draws on a talented pool of musicians each of whom provide their unique musicality and energy to make and shape this original and exciting show. The Road to Django Collective was put together after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Django's music continuing through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then, Cam has made many more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans playing and researching the music of the Roma. Many of the compositions in this show were written while traveling. Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!

Fiddle Frenzy

 —  —

Treefrog Corner, 10144 89th st , Edmonton

Please join us to beat the February blues with three master fiddle players at Tree Frog Studios . Daniel Gervais, JJGuy and Cam Neufeld team up for an explosive show on Feb 28th . A Triple Fiddle Extravaganza! Refuge Response Collective is teaming up with Tree Frog Studios to provide a rich evening. Syrian dinner is provided at 6pm to raise money for an upcoming sponsorship. All proceees from the meal go to the sponsorship fund. Dinner at 6pm Concert at 8pm Show and Meal -$45 Meal only $30 Show only $20 advance and $25 at the door. contact Marianne at mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or 780-424-4768

Balkan meets jazz! Imagine if Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt travelled to Bulgaria and Romania and brought back some of the flavours of the east. The sound is original, the origins are ancient and the rhythm is hot!

" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT

Come to the 7th annual Ederlezi festival , normally held on the 5th of May but because of the late spring here in Edmonton we have delayed to the 27th of May. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , celebrated in Turkey ( Hıdırellez) and throughout the Balkans (Ederlezi) when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Gadjo Collective : The Gadjo Collective is a 5 to 12-piece Balkan dance band featuring original music composed over 5 years of traveling the “Roma trail” from India to Spain as well as traditional songs from the Balkans. This same group expands to become a 17 member theater show called “ The Road to Django” including dancers and extra musical guests.

" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT

“It's difficult to describe in words the 'mystical' journey through time that you were able to take the audience on that evening. 'Spellbinding' performances by some of the best musicians performing Balkan music anywhere in the world today, Detailed history, otherworldly rhythms and impeccable arrangements created an evening of pure magic the people of Demmitt will not soon forget.” Jane Gothard - Artistic Team, Borderline Culture Series This year we are offering tickets for an amazing Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 24) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) Tickets- $20 for party, $20 for Syrian food Call Marianne @ 780-424-4768 or mariannewatchel@hotmail.com

Come celebrate the birthday of Django Reinhardt! Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present the 7th annual “Road to Django“ a show that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. It was put together after Cam Neufeld attended Django fest in Samois France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music continuing through the Balkans , Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then Cam has made several more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing playing and researching music of the Roma. Many compositions used in this show were written while traveling. The Road to Django features twelve local musicians and four dancers Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the hotclub jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France! 

Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective

Churchill Square, Edmonton AB

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree

Jul23

Gadjo Collective at Sasquatch festival

Rangeton

The Gadjo Collective at Saskquatch The Gadjo Collective is a Balkan dance band. It emerged from the Road to Django show and explores the music of the Balkans tossing in a dash of hot club swing. The Collective was formed after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. In the months leading up to that festival Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music and continued through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing. Since then, Cam has made three more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing to play and research music of the Roma.
Using traditional and newly composed pieces , these seasoned musicians will have you on your feet dancing faster than you can say “holy wedding and funeral party dance band”

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree This year we are offering tickets for a Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 3 ) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) May 7 @ Riverdale House 9231 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Dinner @ 7pm Dance @ 8pm

Dance only - $20 with food - $35

call Marianne for tickets - 780-424-4768 mariannewatchel@hotmail.com

Ederlezi festival with Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with Fable Entertainment

 —  —

Churchill Square, Edmonton

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romany mid-spring festival, when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with special guests,Fable Entertainment, as we celebrate the escape from winter's grip! Come dance to Balkan beats and Hot Cub Swing. Come make your wish and tie it to a wishing tree. Come party on Churchill Square on Sunday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come bring your Mom!

Age limit: All ages

Rd to Django

Festival Place , 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park

The Road to Django celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. Led by Cam Neufeld and incorporating the musicality and energy of 14 musicians and 3 dancers, the show follows the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans and Spain and ends with the gypsy jazz of Reinhardt himself. Experience a musical journey unlike any other through exotic lands to the swing era of the quintet of the Hotclub of France! Featuring Cam Neufeld - violin Lisi Sommer - vocals Billie Zizi - guitar and vocals Clint Pelletier -guitar Alin Rogoz - guitar and vocals Jamie Philp - guitar Jim Findlay - guitar and oud Don Ross - clarinet Mary -Lee Bird - trombone Keith Remple -sousaphone Spencer Murray - saxophone and zurna Bramwell Park -drums Ahmed Al Auqaily - percussion Geoff O’Brian - percussion Jana Lang - dancer Birkley Wisniewski - dancer Krista Posyniak - dancer special guest - Caleb Hunt - violin

$28 - $32 Age limit: All ages

Jul25

Billie Zizi

 —  —

Sasquatch Gathering , Rangeton

Billie Zizi grew up surrounded by music and started her first band at age seven called The Rotten Socks. Billie Zizi and her two best friends played concerts, had promotional photo shoots and wrote singles such as “Old People Cryin' by the side of the Noodle River”, “Stinkin' up the Highway” and “How dare you Bob”. They grossed a total of five dollars and fifty nine cents. Since then Billie Zizi has continued her musical journey in an entirely nomadic fashion, her migratory tendencies spanning West Africa, South Asia, Europe and Canada. Upon her return to Canada in 2010 Billie Zizi attended Grant Macewan university to study music. Conjoining jazz influenced vocal lines with folk lyrics she is “A nuclear fission of calculated folk and meandering jazz sensibilities”-Joe Gurba

“Her voice will lull you into a dream and wake you with the sweetest sounding alarm clock.”-One Man Band Festival


“Last night's show with Jordan Billie Zizi-The tunnel song was so beautiful and moving. A totally unforgettable experience.”-Julie Rohr Rice “With a honed in trickling jazz folk not unlike early Feist, Billie Zizi has carved a little cubby to tuck away the simple truths & admissions.”-Argue Job

Previous events

Ederlezi Festival

 —  —

Riverdale Hall , 9231 100 Ave , Edmonton

Please join us in Riverdale on May 5 for a free concert and dance party with Gadjo Collective to celebrate Ederlezi, a mid-spring festival. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join us as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come dance to Balkan beats and Hotclub Swing . Make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree, revel in the excitement and elegance of the fire performers and dance the night away The evening will be a free, unticketed event thanks to the collaboration of the Riverdale Community League, the Edmonton Arts Council and Gadjo Collective. All are welcome. There will be a cash bar with money going to the Riverdale Community League. After long weeks of cold weather, I think we are all very ready for a mid-spring party! Hope to see you there!

Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present The Road to Django

The Yardbird Suite , Edmonton

From northern India to Spain, through Turkey and the Balkans, to France and the swinging heart of hotclub, Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective weave their way through the musical traditions adopted by the Roma as they migrated throughout Europe. This is the trail that Cam traveled while researching, studying and composing with Master Roma musicians on his many excursions to this road. With a dynamic and diverse assortment of musicians, this show will take you from the Roma roots to the Swing era of the Hotclub of France. Band members Cam Neufeld, Violin Billie Zizi, Vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer, Vocals Roya Yazdanmehr, Vocals and dance Caleb Hunt, Sax and violin Don Ross, Clarinet Keith Rempel, Sousaphone and bass Bramwell Park, Drums Ahmed Al Auqaily, Darbuka Jason Cody, Accordian Robert Walsh, Guitar Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets here https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/the-road-to-django/

$30 general seating

The Road to Django

Festival place , Sherwood Park

The Road to Django is a show presented by the Gadjo Collective that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt, the founder of what we know of a "gypsy jazz" and the music of the Roma. The idea is to extrapolate backwards to the origin of Romani people in India and follow the Roma trail from India to Spain and explore the music along the way. The show is tailored to fit the event, from intimate concerts to Balkan and swing dance parties, from solo performances to festivals with up to 14 musicians and 8 dancers. This show draws on a talented pool of musicians each of whom provide their unique musicality and energy to make and shape this original and exciting show. The Road to Django Collective was put together after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Django's music continuing through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then, Cam has made many more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans playing and researching the music of the Roma. Many of the compositions in this show were written while traveling. Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!

Fiddle Frenzy

 —  —

Treefrog Corner, 10144 89th st , Edmonton

Please join us to beat the February blues with three master fiddle players at Tree Frog Studios . Daniel Gervais, JJGuy and Cam Neufeld team up for an explosive show on Feb 28th . A Triple Fiddle Extravaganza! Refuge Response Collective is teaming up with Tree Frog Studios to provide a rich evening. Syrian dinner is provided at 6pm to raise money for an upcoming sponsorship. All proceees from the meal go to the sponsorship fund. Dinner at 6pm Concert at 8pm Show and Meal -$45 Meal only $30 Show only $20 advance and $25 at the door. contact Marianne at mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or 780-424-4768

Balkan meets jazz! Imagine if Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt travelled to Bulgaria and Romania and brought back some of the flavours of the east. The sound is original, the origins are ancient and the rhythm is hot!

" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT

Come to the 7th annual Ederlezi festival , normally held on the 5th of May but because of the late spring here in Edmonton we have delayed to the 27th of May. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , celebrated in Turkey ( Hıdırellez) and throughout the Balkans (Ederlezi) when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Gadjo Collective : The Gadjo Collective is a 5 to 12-piece Balkan dance band featuring original music composed over 5 years of traveling the “Roma trail” from India to Spain as well as traditional songs from the Balkans. This same group expands to become a 17 member theater show called “ The Road to Django” including dancers and extra musical guests.

" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT

“It's difficult to describe in words the 'mystical' journey through time that you were able to take the audience on that evening. 'Spellbinding' performances by some of the best musicians performing Balkan music anywhere in the world today, Detailed history, otherworldly rhythms and impeccable arrangements created an evening of pure magic the people of Demmitt will not soon forget.” Jane Gothard - Artistic Team, Borderline Culture Series This year we are offering tickets for an amazing Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 24) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) Tickets- $20 for party, $20 for Syrian food Call Marianne @ 780-424-4768 or mariannewatchel@hotmail.com

Come celebrate the birthday of Django Reinhardt! Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present the 7th annual “Road to Django“ a show that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. It was put together after Cam Neufeld attended Django fest in Samois France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music continuing through the Balkans , Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then Cam has made several more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing playing and researching music of the Roma. Many compositions used in this show were written while traveling. The Road to Django features twelve local musicians and four dancers Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the hotclub jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France! 

Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective

Churchill Square, Edmonton AB

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree

Jul23

Gadjo Collective at Sasquatch festival

Rangeton

The Gadjo Collective at Saskquatch The Gadjo Collective is a Balkan dance band. It emerged from the Road to Django show and explores the music of the Balkans tossing in a dash of hot club swing. The Collective was formed after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. In the months leading up to that festival Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music and continued through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing. Since then, Cam has made three more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing to play and research music of the Roma.
Using traditional and newly composed pieces , these seasoned musicians will have you on your feet dancing faster than you can say “holy wedding and funeral party dance band”

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree This year we are offering tickets for a Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 3 ) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) May 7 @ Riverdale House 9231 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Dinner @ 7pm Dance @ 8pm

Dance only - $20 with food - $35

call Marianne for tickets - 780-424-4768 mariannewatchel@hotmail.com

Ederlezi festival with Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with Fable Entertainment

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Churchill Square, Edmonton

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romany mid-spring festival, when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with special guests,Fable Entertainment, as we celebrate the escape from winter's grip! Come dance to Balkan beats and Hot Cub Swing. Come make your wish and tie it to a wishing tree. Come party on Churchill Square on Sunday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come bring your Mom!

Age limit: All ages

Rd to Django

Festival Place , 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park

The Road to Django celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. Led by Cam Neufeld and incorporating the musicality and energy of 14 musicians and 3 dancers, the show follows the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans and Spain and ends with the gypsy jazz of Reinhardt himself. Experience a musical journey unlike any other through exotic lands to the swing era of the quintet of the Hotclub of France! Featuring Cam Neufeld - violin Lisi Sommer - vocals Billie Zizi - guitar and vocals Clint Pelletier -guitar Alin Rogoz - guitar and vocals Jamie Philp - guitar Jim Findlay - guitar and oud Don Ross - clarinet Mary -Lee Bird - trombone Keith Remple -sousaphone Spencer Murray - saxophone and zurna Bramwell Park -drums Ahmed Al Auqaily - percussion Geoff O’Brian - percussion Jana Lang - dancer Birkley Wisniewski - dancer Krista Posyniak - dancer special guest - Caleb Hunt - violin

$28 - $32 Age limit: All ages

Jul25

Billie Zizi

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Sasquatch Gathering , Rangeton

Billie Zizi grew up surrounded by music and started her first band at age seven called The Rotten Socks. Billie Zizi and her two best friends played concerts, had promotional photo shoots and wrote singles such as “Old People Cryin' by the side of the Noodle River”, “Stinkin' up the Highway” and “How dare you Bob”. They grossed a total of five dollars and fifty nine cents. Since then Billie Zizi has continued her musical journey in an entirely nomadic fashion, her migratory tendencies spanning West Africa, South Asia, Europe and Canada. Upon her return to Canada in 2010 Billie Zizi attended Grant Macewan university to study music. Conjoining jazz influenced vocal lines with folk lyrics she is “A nuclear fission of calculated folk and meandering jazz sensibilities”-Joe Gurba

“Her voice will lull you into a dream and wake you with the sweetest sounding alarm clock.”-One Man Band Festival


“Last night's show with Jordan Billie Zizi-The tunnel song was so beautiful and moving. A totally unforgettable experience.”-Julie Rohr Rice “With a honed in trickling jazz folk not unlike early Feist, Billie Zizi has carved a little cubby to tuck away the simple truths & admissions.”-Argue Job

The Gadjo Collective presents The Road to Django

Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective

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The Road to Django is a show about Cam Neufeld's travels to India, Turkey, the Balkans, Spain and to the Django festival in Samois in 2010. The idea was to explore the roots of the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli and the quintet of the Hot Club of France. To this end Cam travelled what could be called the " Roma Trail" starting at

The Road to Django is a show about Cam Neufeld's travels to India, Turkey, the Balkans, Spain and to the Django festival in Samois in 2010. The idea was to explore the roots of the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli and the quintet of the Hot Club of France. To this end Cam travelled what could be called the " Roma Trail" starting at the birthplace of Romani People in Rajasthan. All pieces were composed while travelling, inspired by the many musicians and music encountered along the way. Many thanks to everyone who worked on this show! All compositions by Cam Neufeld except Swing 39/42/48 ( Django Reinhardt) and Cold like that ( Billie Zizi) Musicians Cam Neufeld - violin Billie Zizi - vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer - vocals Don Ross - clarinet Spencer Murray- saxaphone Mary-Lee Bird - trombone Keith Rempel -sousaphone Clint Pelletier - guitar Alin Rogos - guitar Ahmed Al Auqaily - darbuka Daniel Stadniki - drums Roya Yasdanmehr -vocals Marianne Watchel -director and producer Recorded, mixed and mastered by Harry Greg of Riverdale Recorders Photo's by Klyment Tan

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Ederlezi Festival

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Riverdale Hall , 9231 100 Ave , Edmonton

Please join us in Riverdale on May 5 for a free concert and dance party with Gadjo Collective to celebrate Ederlezi, a mid-spring festival. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join us as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come dance to Balkan beats and Hotclub Swing . Make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree, revel in the excitement and elegance of the fire performers and dance the night away The evening will be a free, unticketed event thanks to the collaboration of the Riverdale Community League, the Edmonton Arts Council and Gadjo Collective. All are welcome. There will be a cash bar with money going to the Riverdale Community League. After long weeks of cold weather, I think we are all very ready for a mid-spring party! Hope to see you there!

Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present The Road to Django

The Yardbird Suite , Edmonton

From northern India to Spain, through Turkey and the Balkans, to France and the swinging heart of hotclub, Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective weave their way through the musical traditions adopted by the Roma as they migrated throughout Europe. This is the trail that Cam traveled while researching, studying and composing with Master Roma musicians on his many excursions to this road. With a dynamic and diverse assortment of musicians, this show will take you from the Roma roots to the Swing era of the Hotclub of France. Band members Cam Neufeld, Violin Billie Zizi, Vocals and guitar Lisi Sommer, Vocals Roya Yazdanmehr, Vocals and dance Caleb Hunt, Sax and violin Don Ross, Clarinet Keith Rempel, Sousaphone and bass Bramwell Park, Drums Ahmed Al Auqaily, Darbuka Jason Cody, Accordian Robert Walsh, Guitar Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets here https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/the-road-to-django/

$30 general seating

The Road to Django

Festival place , Sherwood Park

The Road to Django is a show presented by the Gadjo Collective that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt, the founder of what we know of a "gypsy jazz" and the music of the Roma. The idea is to extrapolate backwards to the origin of Romani people in India and follow the Roma trail from India to Spain and explore the music along the way. The show is tailored to fit the event, from intimate concerts to Balkan and swing dance parties, from solo performances to festivals with up to 14 musicians and 8 dancers. This show draws on a talented pool of musicians each of whom provide their unique musicality and energy to make and shape this original and exciting show. The Road to Django Collective was put together after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Django's music continuing through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then, Cam has made many more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans playing and researching the music of the Roma. Many of the compositions in this show were written while traveling. Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France!

Fiddle Frenzy

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Treefrog Corner, 10144 89th st , Edmonton

Please join us to beat the February blues with three master fiddle players at Tree Frog Studios . Daniel Gervais, JJGuy and Cam Neufeld team up for an explosive show on Feb 28th . A Triple Fiddle Extravaganza! Refuge Response Collective is teaming up with Tree Frog Studios to provide a rich evening. Syrian dinner is provided at 6pm to raise money for an upcoming sponsorship. All proceees from the meal go to the sponsorship fund. Dinner at 6pm Concert at 8pm Show and Meal -$45 Meal only $30 Show only $20 advance and $25 at the door. contact Marianne at mariannewatchel@hotmail.com or 780-424-4768

Balkan meets jazz! Imagine if Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt travelled to Bulgaria and Romania and brought back some of the flavours of the east. The sound is original, the origins are ancient and the rhythm is hot!

" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT

Come to the 7th annual Ederlezi festival , normally held on the 5th of May but because of the late spring here in Edmonton we have delayed to the 27th of May. From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , celebrated in Turkey ( Hıdırellez) and throughout the Balkans (Ederlezi) when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Gadjo Collective : The Gadjo Collective is a 5 to 12-piece Balkan dance band featuring original music composed over 5 years of traveling the “Roma trail” from India to Spain as well as traditional songs from the Balkans. This same group expands to become a 17 member theater show called “ The Road to Django” including dancers and extra musical guests.

" Mesmerizing, captivating, dreamy, stirring - all words that describe the magic of a Gadjo Collective performance! Masterful musicians with ragged old souls that will move you, body and spirit. Gadjo melted our dance floor and our hearts. Would not hesitate to book again!" Jana Graham - Artistic Director, Snowking festival , Yellowknife NWT

“It's difficult to describe in words the 'mystical' journey through time that you were able to take the audience on that evening. 'Spellbinding' performances by some of the best musicians performing Balkan music anywhere in the world today, Detailed history, otherworldly rhythms and impeccable arrangements created an evening of pure magic the people of Demmitt will not soon forget.” Jane Gothard - Artistic Team, Borderline Culture Series This year we are offering tickets for an amazing Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 24) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) Tickets- $20 for party, $20 for Syrian food Call Marianne @ 780-424-4768 or mariannewatchel@hotmail.com

Come celebrate the birthday of Django Reinhardt! Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective present the 7th annual “Road to Django“ a show that celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. It was put together after Cam Neufeld attended Django fest in Samois France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. That same year Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music continuing through the Balkans , Spain and France studying and composing music. Since then Cam has made several more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing playing and researching music of the Roma. Many compositions used in this show were written while traveling. The Road to Django features twelve local musicians and four dancers Following the Roma trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans, and Spain, ending with the hotclub jazz of Django Reinhardt, this show will take you on a musical journey through exotic lands to the swing era of the Quintet of the Hotclub of France! 

Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective

Churchill Square, Edmonton AB

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree

Jul23

Gadjo Collective at Sasquatch festival

Rangeton

The Gadjo Collective at Saskquatch The Gadjo Collective is a Balkan dance band. It emerged from the Road to Django show and explores the music of the Balkans tossing in a dash of hot club swing. The Collective was formed after Cam Neufeld attended the Django festival in Samois, France in 2010 that celebrated Django’s 100th birthday. In the months leading up to that festival Cam traveled to India to explore the roots of Roma music and continued through the Balkans, Spain and France studying and composing. Since then, Cam has made three more trips to India, Turkey and the Balkans continuing to play and research music of the Roma.
Using traditional and newly composed pieces , these seasoned musicians will have you on your feet dancing faster than you can say “holy wedding and funeral party dance band”

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romani mid spring festival , when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective as we celebrate the escape from the winters grip. Come make your wish and tie it to the wishing tree This year we are offering tickets for a Syrian dinner that can be purchased apart from the dance tickets ( all food tickets must be purchased by May 3 ) outdoor party ( dress warm ! ) May 7 @ Riverdale House 9231 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Dinner @ 7pm Dance @ 8pm

Dance only - $20 with food - $35

call Marianne for tickets - 780-424-4768 mariannewatchel@hotmail.com

Ederlezi festival with Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with Fable Entertainment

 —  —

Churchill Square, Edmonton

From ancient times, wherever humans have lived, we have celebrated the arrival of spring and summer. Ederlezi is a Romany mid-spring festival, when everything comes alive after the bitter winter. Come join Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective with special guests,Fable Entertainment, as we celebrate the escape from winter's grip! Come dance to Balkan beats and Hot Cub Swing. Come make your wish and tie it to a wishing tree. Come party on Churchill Square on Sunday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come bring your Mom!

Age limit: All ages

Rd to Django

Festival Place , 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park

The Road to Django celebrates the life of Django Reinhardt and the music of the Roma. Led by Cam Neufeld and incorporating the musicality and energy of 14 musicians and 3 dancers, the show follows the gypsy trail from India through Persia, Turkey, the Balkans and Spain and ends with the gypsy jazz of Reinhardt himself. Experience a musical journey unlike any other through exotic lands to the swing era of the quintet of the Hotclub of France! Featuring Cam Neufeld - violin Lisi Sommer - vocals Billie Zizi - guitar and vocals Clint Pelletier -guitar Alin Rogoz - guitar and vocals Jamie Philp - guitar Jim Findlay - guitar and oud Don Ross - clarinet Mary -Lee Bird - trombone Keith Remple -sousaphone Spencer Murray - saxophone and zurna Bramwell Park -drums Ahmed Al Auqaily - percussion Geoff O’Brian - percussion Jana Lang - dancer Birkley Wisniewski - dancer Krista Posyniak - dancer special guest - Caleb Hunt - violin

$28 - $32 Age limit: All ages

Jul25

Billie Zizi

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Sasquatch Gathering , Rangeton

Billie Zizi grew up surrounded by music and started her first band at age seven called The Rotten Socks. Billie Zizi and her two best friends played concerts, had promotional photo shoots and wrote singles such as “Old People Cryin' by the side of the Noodle River”, “Stinkin' up the Highway” and “How dare you Bob”. They grossed a total of five dollars and fifty nine cents. Since then Billie Zizi has continued her musical journey in an entirely nomadic fashion, her migratory tendencies spanning West Africa, South Asia, Europe and Canada. Upon her return to Canada in 2010 Billie Zizi attended Grant Macewan university to study music. Conjoining jazz influenced vocal lines with folk lyrics she is “A nuclear fission of calculated folk and meandering jazz sensibilities”-Joe Gurba

“Her voice will lull you into a dream and wake you with the sweetest sounding alarm clock.”-One Man Band Festival


“Last night's show with Jordan Billie Zizi-The tunnel song was so beautiful and moving. A totally unforgettable experience.”-Julie Rohr Rice “With a honed in trickling jazz folk not unlike early Feist, Billie Zizi has carved a little cubby to tuck away the simple truths & admissions.”-Argue Job