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Thu 11
Feb 2010

Big Rock Beer Chilled on Mountain Top

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On February 6th and 7th top skiers and snowboarders traveled from far corners of Canada and the U.S.A., to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for the ultimate showdown of big mountain riding in the second annual Wrangle the Chute.

Wrangle the Chute is a freeride competition with three components; technical big mountain riding, terrain park/big air, and cowboy thrills on a bucking bronco. Spectators watched athletes from Heaven’s Door Yurt Café where the grill was fired up and the Big Rock beer and Red Bull was chilled.

The event also marked the third anniversary of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s Big Mountain Centre. A celebration on Saturday afternoon was held at the Day Lodge with Big Rock Untapped band ‘Broken Down Suitcase’ rocking the house, followed by the annual BMC Texas Hold’em Poker Challenge.

The famously treacherous terrain was conquered by both male and female athletes, and proved little challenge for the pros who hucked massive cliffs, maneuvered through tight terrain, and stomped down some big tricks at the finish line jump; although E.J. Hector (pro. Ejector), Kicking Horse’s newly named bronc, gave them a run for their money.

“Wrangle the Chute was even bigger and better this year,” says Steve Paccagnan, President and General Manager of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. “We saw cliff drops, amazing aerials, and a competitor straight-line the entire chute; we even saw one athlete ski top to bottom and hit the jump, all the time riding switch! It was a great feeling to be part of such a big crowd, listening to the reactions and excitement this competition brings to our resort. The Heaven’s Door Yurt Café proved to be the grandstand for this event; giving the crowd the best views, great food and exceptional entertainment!”

New to the Wrangler weekend, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort hosted the first annual Wrangle the ‘Shoot’. The photo competition presented a unique twist for the event, and echoed the creativity and originality of Wrangle the Chute; being the first and only competition to incorporate on-course photographers, same-day turn around, and a nighttime photography show. Sixty-five amazing photos were on display and more than 100 people came out to place their votes based on Best Action, Best Landscape, Best Lifestyle, People’s Choice and Best Overall Photographer.

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Thu 28
Jan 2010

Big Rock Music: Untapped Alberta Looking for More Alberta Talent!

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Happy artists, tons of press, stellar houses and memorable music flowed from Untapped Alberta 2009, the inaugural music series that brought Alberta musicians to all corners of the province.

What say we do it again?
Untapped Alberta is seeking submissions from Alberta’s massive musical talent pool for a second – and expanded! – run. The concert series is supported, organized and promoted by four proud Alberta partners – ATB Financial, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Alberta Music and Big Rock Brewery – and promises again to stage a diverse and cutting-edge lineup in autumn 2010.

Now, all we need is you.

Follow the steps below and tell us why you’d be a good fit for the growing series that moves new music across Alberta!

Must-haves:

  • Alberta roots
  • Current or upcoming professionally recorded demo/EP/full-length
  • Professional promo material (including website and print-ready photos)
  • Submitted performance history, including one year of professional dates
  • Eagerness to help promote your Untapped Alberta show, if chosen

Hard copy submissions/recordings to Alberta Music’s office by 4 p.m. on March 1, 2010.

The address:
Alberta Music
#102, 10722 103 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5J 5G7

Questions?
Call Alberta Music at 780-428-3372 or 1-800-465-3117.

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Wed 23
Dec 2009

Joyeux Noel

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Thank you for giving us the gift of music.

We always say that when Noel isn’t busy shipping your beer he is busy making sweet tunes. Noel Johnson, Big Rock employee, has been busy indeed. He’s out there making it happen: booking shows, doing interviews and recently putting out a new CD.


Drews Reviews - Season 2 Ep. 21 - Noel Johnson Interview

Drew’s Reviews | MySpace Music Videos

Get your updates by joining him on Facebook. Make it your New Year’s resolution to check out one of his shows.

www.noeljohnson.com

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Tue 22
Dec 2009

Big Rock Untapped Proud to Support Michael Bernard Fitzgerald & The Loud Love Choir

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Big Rock Untapped was created to build on Big Rock’s sponsorship of the JUNO Awards. The intent of this music program? To support Canadian artists who need a leg up to reach the next level of their career so that one day soon they may also be a JUNO Award nominee.

Michael Bernard Fitzgerald is an up-and-coming musical force to be reckoned with. Since his modest first show at a tiny folk club in 2005, this Big Rock Untapped artist vaulted to the heights of Virginfest 2009 and beyond. MBF is quickly outgrowing his hometown of Calgary. As a musician, MBF is known for rallying the music community and bringing them together.

Inspired by his Love and Manners show which combined Michael’s compelling songwriting and stage performance with a supporting group of 120 local dancers, singers and musicians, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald & The Loud Love Choir will draw on the Love and Manners concept by taking a choir of 25 along with MBF on a five city, six show tour of Western Canada. This choir will accompany Michael in the performance of his songs as their voices provide the musical beds behind his guitar and voice. The tour will showcase MBF’s song writing talent along with his keen musical ear to create a night of explosive and unforgettable musical entertainment.

Tour Schedule
February 2, 2010 Lethbridge, AB
February 3, 2010 Calgary, AB
February 4, 2010 Calgary, AB
February 5, 2010 Kelowna, BC
February 6, 2010 Vancouver, BC
February 11, 2010 Edmonton, AB

Rehearsal for this show will commenced on December 13, 2009 (and will continue every weekend throughout the month of January).

The main 25 person choir will travel from city to city in a 56 passenger travel coach.  This tour is going to be a major musical event that will command attention.

Get yer tickets for the February 2010 Western Canadian tour!

Visit ticketmaster.ca.

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Tue 15
Dec 2009

Hey, Big Rock Untapped it’s London Calling!

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Find Fresh, New Canadian Artists

Find Fresh, New Canadian Artists

Big Rock is proud to partner their Untapped music program with London Calling — both programs are going into their third year. Big Rock Untapped is an online community designed for up-and-coming Canadian artists; the site connects aspiring musicians with a new audience. London Calling is an independently produced music-variety TV show currently airing on Rogers TV London and surrounding areas.

More About Big Rock Untapped

In the quest to rise up the charts, musicians are up against some pretty big odds.  As a craft brewery that has literally grown one customer at a time, Big Rock Brewery understands the perseverance and dedication required to turn passion for a craft into success. (We know it takes a lot of hard work to see a dream become a reality.)

Becoming a member of the Untapped music community is as easy as setting up a profile and sharing your music. Every year our judges select 15 artists from the community for our Untapped compilation CD, which is distributed across Canada.

Artists must submit original material and show that they have the skills required to make it to the next level in their career. Judges consider each artists’ ambition and drive to succeed, overall production quality, their fresh approach to music, consistency in song writing and the ability to self manage.

Our Untapped Judges: They play it. They promote it. They produce it. They teach it. They know it. But above all, they love it. They are industry insiders from across the country with years of experience in the biz. All have one thing in common - a passion for great music.

A Bit About London Calling

London Calling was created by Drew Skitt and co-produced by Sean Stanley (Rakehellrow Productions), the goal each week is to uncover a specific trend or music movement.  Featuring a fictional ‘Boss Man’ character who represents the realities of trying to produce your own music-TV concept,  London Calling regulars include music journalist Emily Ames, and ’special’ side-kick Pat Tiffin - the longest standing Rogers TV volunteer in history.

Look out for interviews with Malajube, Raekwon, Shad, We Are Wolves, Andrew WK, Thunderheist, The Carps, Jason Collett, Green Go!, The Gaslight Anthem, Apostle of Hustle, Arkells & MORE!

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