music - Robert Thivierge (page 4)

Picking up some music

June 10, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

One of two guitarists, who were busking along Stephen Avenue Mall, near the ATB. Thanks to both women for saying I could take some pictures.

Guitar duo busk on bench

June 10, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Two guitarists were busking along Stephen Avenue Mall, near the ATB. Thanks to both women for saying I could take some pictures.

Happy to be playing

June 10, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

One of two guitarists, who were busking along Stephen Avenue Mall, near the ATB. Thanks to both women for saying I could take some pictures.

Bankers Hall Rockabilly

June 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is rockabilly musician Ronnie Hayward (front/centre) and his band (not sure of names) busking outside Bankers Hall along Stephen Avenue Mall in downtown Calgary.

Rockabilly pass by

June 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

In a way I actually like to see some blur from a moving person, when the main subject is still clear, as it means my hands managed to stay steady.

Strings an whistles

June 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Some busking near The Bay on Stephen Avenue. There seems to be more activity downtown this year.

More music on the Ave

June 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

And yet more music on Stephen Avenue.

Magnificent Mezzo Soprano

June 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Barbara King is a mezzo-soprano opera singer currently residing in Calgary. She was performing at Livingston Place (200-block of 2nd Avenue SW). It was a show put on for tenants, by Bentall, who runs the office complex. She's an exceptional singer, who can carry her voice very far, while maintaining amazing quality.

Miss Kimmi plays the dubble bass

May 31, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is Miss Kimmi playing the double bass with her band the Shakedown Combo, a rockabilly trio based in Calgary.

Playing the violin at Lilac

May 31, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This girl was part of a violin only busking duo.

Half of a violin duo

May 31, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This girl was part of a violin only busking duo.

Violin duo takes a break

May 31, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The 20th Annual Lilac Festival was held in Calgary along 4 Street SW, from 12-25 Avenue on Sunday, May 31, 2009 in Calgary. It featured a parade, street vendors, and a variety of entertainment. Weather was good and attendance seemed high.