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Pure Artists have been involved in a number of community, non-profit and corporate events. Over the past year, Pure Artists have performed for over 1.7 million people helping to raise over $7 million towards initiatives in Edmonton, the surrounding area and throughout Western Canada and the US. The events below illuminate just a few of the events that Pure Artists have been involved in over the past few months.
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Sean Sonego and Danielle Lowe
Jeffrey's Cafe and Wine Bar
9640 - 142 Street
Edmonton, AB
August 26, 2010
Danielle and Sean were at Jeffrey's Cafe to deliver a night of acoustic and energetic country and rock music. The two artists weaved fun-filled sets together with a few duets to keep everyone on their toes.
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Sean Sonego
Kevin Karius Easter Seals Celebrity Golf Classic
Belvedere Golf and Country Club
Sherwood Park, AB
August 25, 2010
Sean took time out to perform for the Celebrity Tournament on behalf of the Easter Seals. This annual golf tournament is a popular event in Sherwood Park, just outside of Edmonton. Hosted by Kevin Karius of Global TV Sports, the tournament attracts 160 golfers every year, including players from the Edmonton Oilers and Eskimos Alumni, along with local media personalities and politicians. Golfers team up with sports and media celebrities to play golf, enjoy a buffet breakfast, BBQ dinner and great prizes.
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Shay Esposito and Daylin Jorgensen
Live at Lunch
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB
Tuesday, August 24
Shay and Daylin were at Sir Winston Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton to sing for the lunchtime crowd. They entertained for two whole hours. The Live at Lunch program is a new initiative from the City of Edmonton to energize the downtown square.
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Bernard Quilala, Jeffery Sawalha, Hailey Mills
Friday Night Music
Good Earth Cafe, Summerside 936 - 91 Street
Edmonton, AB
Friday, August 20
It's Friday night and it was time for another round of singers to head over to this modern community cafe in Summerside. This time, it was Bernard, Jeffery and Hailey that headed out to this family run java stop.
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Asim Chin, Danielle Lowe, Davy Damo and Mackenzie Dayle
Magical Rhythms Variety Showcase
Festival Place
Sherwood Park, AB
Sunday, August 15
Asim, Danielle, Davy and Mackenzie all joined a dance community of tappers in this variety show to raise funds for TAP: The Africa Project.
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Livy Jeanne
Sunfest Music Festival
Cowichan Valley, BC
Saturday, August 14
Sunfest embraces a new home this year at the Cowichan Valley Exhibition Grounds, just off the Island Hwy at the intersection of Mays Rd. Sunfest 2010 is now a two day event. Livy Jean joined the festivities on the day that Crystal Shawanda sang!
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Mackenzie Dayle
91.7 The Bounce Presents Rock The Fort
with Justin Blais
on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club
Ft. Saskatchewan legacy Park Bandshell
Ft. Saskatchewan, AB
Friday, August 13
Mackenzie Dayle kicked it into high gear as she joined Justin Blais in Fort Saskatchewan to put on a concert with 91.7 the Bounce to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club.
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Sean Sonego, Jordan Kaminski, Devon Belcourt
Friday Night Music
Good Earth Cafe, Summerside 936 - 91 Street
Edmonton, AB
Friday, August 13
It's Friday night and it was time for another round of singers to head over to this modern community cafe in Summerside. This time, it was the Boys of Summer...Sean, Jordan and Devon heading out to this family run java stop.
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Mackenzie Dayle and Michelle Rushfeldt
Craig Simpson's Night of Hope
River Cree Resort and Casino
Enoch, AB
Tuesday, August 3
Mackenzie Dayle and Michelle Rushfeldt delivered some amazing performances in support of Craig Simpson's Night of Hope. Proceeds from the evening go to support the Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centre (Northern Alberta) Society. Also in attendance was Michael Burgess of Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables fame!
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Sean Sonego
Heritage Days
Hawrelak Park
Edmonton, AB
Monday, August 2
Sean performed at Hawrelak Park on Sunday to close out one of Canada's largest Heritage Days festival.
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Danielle Lowe, Dylan Hesse, Sean Sonego
Big Valley Jamboree
Camrose, AB
Sunday, August 1
Danielle, Dylan and Sean drove off to Camrose to perform on the Family Stage at the Big Valley Jamboree. This gigantic country festival closed on Sunday and featured Keith Urban on the main stage!
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Jordan Kaminski, Krystin McGovern, Quincy Pipella, Zana Ohe
Northern Star Talent Competition
Capital Ex, Expo Centre
Edmonton, AB
Saturday, July 31
Day 8 of the Northern Star Competition moved into the Finals of the Youth category. Four of our artists moved forward to compete for this prestigious competition. In the end, Quincy captured a second runner up position and a scholarship! Congratulations!
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Payton Klassen
Big Valley Jamboree
Camrose, AB
Saturday, July 31
Payton packed up to head to Camrose for Alberta's biggest country outdoor festival. She performed on the Family Stage at this event. On the big stage on this day was her idol, Martina McBride!
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Danielle Lowe
Grandstand Act
Vermillion Fair
Vermillion, AB
Saturday, July 31
Danielle traveled to Vermillion to sing as the grandstand act at the annual fair. This year's theme was Celebrating Community Spirit!
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Daniela Fernandez, Jordan Kaminski
Northern Star Talent Competition
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, AB
Friday, July 30
Day 7 of the Northern Star Competition moved into the fifth day of the Youth category. On this night, Daniela Fernandez and Jordan Kaminski took to the stage at Capital Ex to join in one of Edmonton's most prestigious competitions. Jordan Kaminski was selected to move on to the finals. Also moving on was Quincy Pipella from earlier this week.
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Krystin McGovern, Zana Ohe, Livy Jeanne
Big Valley Jamboree
Camrose, AB
Friday, July 30
Krystin, Zana and Livy all gathered themselves up to head to Camrose for Alberta's biggest country outdoor festival. They all performed on the Family Stage at this event. On the big stage on this day was Miranda Lambert!
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Krystin McGovern, Zana Ohe, Quincy Pipella, Brittany Anderson
Northern Star Talent Competition
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, AB
July 29
Day 6 of the Northern Star Competition moved into the fourth day of the Youth category. On this night, Krystin McGovern and Zana Ohe took to the stage to perform their compelling duet, Hallelujah, Quincy sang I Can't Do It Alone and Brittany danced to I Look To You. Congratulations to all for stellar performances. Krystin, Zana and Brittany go on to the finals on Saturday!
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Emily Seal
Big Valley Jamboree
Camrose, AB
July 29
Emily Seal took to the stage at Big Valley Jamboree as the biggest country show kicked off on day 1. On this day, Chris Cagle and Mark Chestnutt were on the main stage!
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Premiere Artists
Birthday Celebration
Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE)
102A Avenue and 100 Street
Edmonton, AB
Thursday, July 29
Jaedyn Callies, Daylin Jorgensen, Chantelle Menssa, Tzerina Dizon, Michelle Molineux, Sean Sonego, Erica Noot and Joy Quilala sang for the seniors advocacy agency, SAGE, and their birthday function.
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Zana Ohe
Northern Star Talent Competition
Global Television
Edmonton, AB
Thursday, July 29
Zana Ohe performed her rendition of Come Home by OneRepublic on Global Television for the morning show with Lorraine Mansbridge. Zana was featured as a finalist for the Northern Star Talent Competition.
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Dylan Hesse, Daylin Jorgensen, Danielle Lowe
Northern Star Talent Competition
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, AB
Wednesday, July 28
Day 5 of the Northern Star Competition moved into the third day of the Youth category. On this night, Dylan Hesse took to the stage for the first time to compete and he was simply amazing. Also, newly crowned Junior Champion, Daylin Jorgensen, opened the comeptition as guest artist. And Danielle Lowe, Junior Champion of the past, entertained with a set while the judges deliberated.
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Daylin Jorgensen
Family Fun Town
Capital Ex
Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, AB
Wednesday, July 28
Daylin Jorgensen was the center of attention at Family Fun Town as she sang a set of fun songs for the young kids at Capital Ex where kids abound!
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Sean Sonego
Taste of Edmonton Pancake Breakfast
Westmount Mall
Groat Road and 111 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
Wednesday, July 28
Sean delivered the fourth of his Taste of Edmonton breakfast performances. This time he was at Westmount Mall on Wednesday morning to keep the spirit alive in Edmonton during Capital Ex!
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Shay Esposito and Emily Beach
Family Fun Town
Capital Ex
Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, AB
Tuesday, July 27
Shay Esposito and Emily Beach took center stage at Family Fun Town at Captal Ex...a family friendly stage where kids were everywhere!
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Zana Ohe, Emily Seal and Maria Kolasis
Northern Star Talent Competition
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, AB
Tuesday, July 27
Day 4 of the Northern Star Competition moved into the second day of the Senior category. On this night, Zana Ohe and Emily Seal presented amazingly emotional performances. Congratulations to Zana Ohe for taking one of two spots to move on to the finals. Hats off to friend Kelci Tookey from Shelley's Dance Company for nabbing the other. And Maria Kolasis provided entertainment while the judges deliberate!
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Sean Sonego
Taste of Edmonton Pancake Breakfast
Capilano Mall
5004 - 98 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
Tuesday, July 27
Sean delivered the third of his Taste of Edmonton breakfast performances. This time he was at Capilano Mall on Tuesday morning to keep the spirit alive in Edmonton during Capital Ex!
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Krystin McGovern and Payton Klassen
Northern Star Talent Competition
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, AB
Monday, July 26
Day 3 of the Northern Star Competition moved into the Senior category. This was the first night of the Senior semi-finals and Krystin and Payton both delivered spectacular performances. Though neither artist was able to crack the top 2, we are hopeful that they may make the wild card!
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Sean Sonego
Taste of Edmonton Pancake Breakfast
Meadowlark Mall
8720 - 156 Street
Edmonton, AB
Monday, July 26
Sean delivered the second of his Taste of Edmonton breakfast performances. This time he was at Meadowlark Mall on Monday morning to keep the spirit alive in Edmonton during Capital Ex!
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Danielle Lowe, Emily Seal, Sean Sonego
Closing Ceremonies
Alberta Summer Games
Peace River, AB
Sunday, July 25
Danielle, Emily and Sean were the special guests that were invited to perform during the closing ceremonies of the Alberta Summer Games in Peace River.
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Daylin Jorgensen and Vanessa Valente
Northern Star Talent Competition
Capital Ex
Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, AB
Sunday, July 25
Day #2 of the Junior Finals of Northern Star Talent Competition saw Daylin Jorgensen and Vanessa Valente take to the stage at Northlands Agricom. They both delivered such compelling numbers, but in the end, Daylin won the Junior title of Northern Star! Congratulations.
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Livy Jeanne and Daylin Jorgensen
Lamont Rodeo
Lamont Arena
Lamont, AB
Saturday, July 24
Daylin Jorgensen was the junior champion of Global Country's Country Star Search competition, and Livy was the youth champion of the same competition. Both ladies represented Global Country as they headed out to sing for the Lamont Rodeo.
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Mieke Maligne
McFox Music Festival
108 Waterton Estates
52147 - RR 231
Sherwood Park, AB
Saturday, July 24
Mieke had the pleasure of singing at the inaugural McFox Music Festival. She headlined with a set of artists that include local stars Samantha Schulz and Ky Babin. Mieke performed an hour of her eclectic originals on guitar and ukelele.
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Chantelle Menssa, Emily Beach, Shay Esposito
Capital Ex, Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, AB
Saturday, July 24
Day 1 of the Northern Star Talent Competition saw Chantelle, Emily and Shay take to the stage. All three girls delivered stunning performances. Amongst the wide variety of talent on this night, however, Emily was able to snare the Dance/Variety title with her musical theatre prowess! Congrats to all.
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Chantelle Menssa, Courtney Streu, Davy Damo, Dylan Hesse,
Michelle Molineux, Vanessa Valente
Friday Night Music
Good Earth Cafe, Summerside 936 - 91 Street
Edmonton, AB
Friday, July 23
It's Friday night and it was time for another round of singers to head over to this modern community cafe in Summerside. Chantelle, Courtney, Davy, Dylan, Michelle and Vanessa took a turn to sing in wonderful family run java stop.
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Danielle Lowe, Emily Seal, Sean Sonego
Alberta Summer Ganes
Cultural Stage
Peace River, AB
Friday, July 23
Danielle, Emily and Sean headed out for a road trip to Peace River. They were honored to be selected as the special guests performing as part of the Alberta Summer Games entertainment during the week.
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