Alberta Bound to take over from TradNation at Epcot's Canada Pavilion

[wannabeBelle]

Is the bass player in the @wdwmagic video the guy who played with Mulch, Sweat and Shears? The fiddle player isn't Jason from Off Kilter is it? Just wondering.

Yes Jason Thomas of Off Kilter is heading up this band and the Bass player is indeed CC Dixon AKA Hedge Shears from Mulch!! Both guys are in both videos, the one I posted and the one posted by WDWMagic. The video I posted from 5/4/2016 has Billy Varnes who was a guitar and bass sub for OK as well as Scotty Zymowski who is their regular drummer. Yesterday Billy must have been off and was subbed for by Greg Hayworth who I have seen with Mulch and The Canadian Holiday voyageurs. Two other members I had met before with the Voyageurs, Darryl, who was on drums yesterday and Michelle was on vocals both days, Hopefully Alberta Bound is well received and stick around for a bit!! Marie

 

[dreamscometrue]

Yes Jason Thomas of Off Kilter is heading up this band and the Bass player is indeed CC Dixon AKA Hedge Shears from Mulch!! Both guys are in both videos, the one I posted and the one posted by WDWMagic. The video I posted from 5/4/2016 has Billy Varnes who was a guitar and bass sub for OK as well as Scotty Zymowski who is their regular drummer. Yesterday Billy must have been off and was subbed for by Greg Hayworth who I have seen with Mulch and The Canadian Holiday voyageurs. Two other members I had met before with the Voyageurs, Darryl, who was on drums yesterday and Michelle was on vocals both days, Hopefully Alberta Bound is well received and stick around for a bit!! Marie

Thanks so much for the reply! I knew you'd know. This band sounds great, and having WDW performance veterans makes a difference. I realize that WDW might not want entertainment locked in for 10-15 years as had been typical, but I hope this group sticks around for a year or two for sure.

 

[wannabeBelle]

Thanks so much for the reply! I knew you'd know. This band sounds great, and having WDW performance veterans makes a difference. I realize that WDW might not want entertainment locked in for 10-15 years as had been typical, but I hope this group sticks around for a year or two for sure.

Exactly!!! I agree, I think that WDW Performers do make a drastic difference. There is something about them, more polish? Stage presence? I am not sure but I haven't usually gotten that feeling from other acts from outside. So far I haven't heard anything more from anyone as to an extension of the 5 weeks that I originally heard, but we can be hopeful!! Also Billy and Jason are still doing their thing down at Port Orleans French Quarter at Scat Cats on most weekends too, so there is definitely good music to be had at WDW!!! That makes me very happy!!! Marie

 

[yellowb]

Is this not the same group that performed during Christmas?

 

[wannabeBelle]

Almost exactly Yellow B. The full time drummer for this show is Scotty Z, Scott is the full time drummer for Off Kilter as well as working with AB. The Voyageurs had a number of drummers including Matt from Mulch, Jeff S. who was an Off Kilter sub as well as Darryl who does work with this band and is on the WDWMagic video. Marie

 

[wannabeBelle]

I will certainly forward along your request for some Celine. I am sure that if the show is extended they will add more songs into the sets so we have a bit more variety. Marie

 

[wannabeBelle]

Well I did forward it along for consideration, but I make no promises. Ya never know though!!!! If you get a chance go see Jason & Billy as a duo over at Scat Cats in POFQ. You'd be floored at some of the requests they are able to play. Definitely a fun evening for sure. They are on tomorrow night, Monday and Tuesday from 8pm until 11pm. Marie

 

[wannabeBelle]

Apparently Jason loves Celine!!! Who knew?? Anyhow if they get more dates, they will be expanding the song list and if they can find one that works by Celine, they will put that into the show!!! Marie

 

[CdnDznyLuvr]

Here is a video from yesterday

So glad they incorporated Paul Brandt's Alberta Bound into the set ... and glad to see both Off Kilter and Mulch, Sweat and Shears alumni ... bravo Disney!!!

 

[CdnDznyLuvr]

Yaaassss at them singing a song by the Queen of Country, the one and only, Shania Twain!! Why no Celine Dion though

Sadly there are a lot of people who do not like Celine ...

 

[wdwmagic]

Looks like they are only playing until June 5.

 

[dreamscometrue]

Looks like they are only playing until June 5.

I wonder what after that?

 

[Dubman]

Hmmmm. I know there is probably zero chance of them coming back, but Off Kilter is releasing a new album in June... Wonder if it's possible?

 

[wannabeBelle]

Well with Alberta Bound having some of the members of Off Kilter playing, it is still being supportive of the band. From my understanding though the other guys all do have full time jobs so it is highly doubtful. I do still go see Off Kilter whenever I can and am happy to support them in all of their offsite venues. Marie

 

[wannabeBelle]

Hey all, It is the last week to catch Alberta Bound if you haven't done so already!!! Marie

 

[Texas84]

Glad I got to see both new bands.

Rush cover band is next, right?

 

[wannabeBelle]

Glad I got to see both new bands.

Rush cover band is next, right?

One can but hope, however I doubt it. Marie

 

[Thumper 32]

According to Twitter reports, this is the next act:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL7qMXClAbkzxGqtMGb21G3jBB6twmGmUA&v=gKTLoLNX7Dw

 

[wannabeBelle]

Hey everyone Alberta Bound will be back soon!!! If you find yourself in EPCOT between August 31st and October 2nd come by the Mill Stage in Canada for some great live music!! Marie
@wdwmagic

 

[wannabeBelle]

And the schedule for this week is:
Alberta Bound
Light and energetic traditional fiddle styles.
Wednesday-Saturday at 2:15, 3:30, 5:00, 6:15 & 7:30pm
Length of show: 30 minutes

@wdwmagic