Picnic 2016

Hi there, picnic lovers…

The Bownesians’ Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, Sept 18 this year since we had such a good time in the early Autumn last Summer… if that makes any sense. Keep your eyes on this regularly updated site to see the fantastic Picnic line up for this year.

In other Bownesian news, we opened for Jonathon Richman at the Palomino last week. Well, we played there Thursday, and JR played Saturday, but technically, we opened. At his show, I told him we had played a couple of his tunes in that same venue a couple days before, and he said, ‘Oh yeah? Which ones?’ I told him and he said, ‘Well, good luck with your band’. Thanks, Jonathon! We love you.

Further Bownesian news – our singer Leah will be performing at Torch Night down at Dickens’ Pub in early June. Keep posted for the exact date, and if you hear it, let me know!!

Bownesians’ Picnic Sunday, July 12, 2015

Join us for the 7th annual Bownesians’ Picnic!

The Bownesians’ Picnic occurs on the last afternoon of the Calgary Stampede.

Date/time: 1pm-6pm Sunday, July 12, 2015
Location: The Commons, Baker Park (across the Bow River from Bowness Park)

The Picnic is BYOP, which means Bring Your Own Picnic, even though the Bownesian Grocer generously provides burgers and hot dogs that our local Lions offer their time and resources to BBQ.

The BBQ is free, however a donation is suggested. This year the burgers and dogs will be served up by the Bowwest Community Resource Centre who are this year’s recipient of the donations raised from the BBQ.

The bands:
Peter and the Wolves – https://www.facebook.com/peterandthewolvesband
Kayla Hotte and her Rodeo Pals – https://www.facebook.com/KaylaHotteandHerRodeoPals
Muerte Pan Alley – https://www.facebook.com/MuertePanAlley
Los Montalbans – https://www.facebook.com/LosMontalbans/info?tab=page_info

and of course, The Bownesians.

Bowness Park Grand Re-Opening

Hey there, all you Bownesians and Bownesian lovers – this year’s community Icebreaker event is happening Saturday, Feb. 7th from 11am – 3pm down at the Bowness Park Lagoon. You’ll see food trucks, wagon rides and yours truly (the Bownesians) playing a live set on the banks of the frozen, hundred-year-old lagoon, and spinning some of their favorite music.

Red Rover, Red Rover…

we call Forest Lawn over!

Pizza Bob’s

The Bownesians’ offspring are playing at Pizza Bob’s (2610 Kensington road NW http://www.pizzabobs.ca) Saturday nights. Come tonight!

Meet us at the Bowness Legion 238

Calling all Bownesians!! Your namesake band will be weaving their magic Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, at the Bowness Legion 238 – we will perform our new song, ‘Bev! (Your Order’s Ready)’ which was inspired by our last visit to 238. Come down and say hello, we don’t bite!

New Year’s Resolution Jam

Join The Bownesians at the Ship & Anchor on Saturday December 29 from 2pm-6pm as we host the New Year’s Resolution Jam. Special guests to be announced … or not.

Falling down gently

The Bownesians are preparing for their annual hibernation, but may awaken from time to time and feed on warmer days throughout the winter.

The Bownesians Picnic 2012

Here’s a video produced by Andrew Cormier, Mike’s son, that captures The Bownesians Picnic very well with “He’s from Bowness, she’s from Montgomery” as the soundtrack.

Enjoy!

The Bownesians are playing around

July 25, Wednesday, 8pm: “Watering Hole.” A choreographed dance performance by the 49th Parallel Dance Company to the music of The Bownesians and The Magik Spells. Performance at Dancers Studio West.

August 1, Wednesday, 6:30pm: Brentwood Lawnchair Theatre

August 4, Saturday, 2-4pm: Mount Pleasant Outdoor Pool. A City of Calgary Community and Neighbourhood Services event

August 6, Monday, 11am: Bowness Street Fair

August 18, Saturday, 2-4pm: Bowview Outdoor Pool. A City of Calgary Community and Neighbourhood Services event

September 14, 15, Friday and Saturday, 7pm: Royal Canadian Legion #238 (Bowness)