Kinder Scout Presents: The Red Road Tour. Concerts and Music Workshop Weekend
3 Regina artists are venturing to Cross Lake, Manitoba for a weekend of concerts, guitar workshop and singer/songwriter circle. Songwriter circles hosted by Shannon McNabb and Haley Parker to share their experience, knowledge and artist inspiration. Showing artists their personal songwriting and storytelling techniques. Using your guitar and any genre as an expression tool, hosted by Dale McArthur (Kinder Scout) where musicians are shown how to use a guitar as a writing tool, instrument of personal expression when words sometimes can't say enough.
Joining Kinder Scout on the tour are:
Shannon McNabb (NewSun Records, Nashville) Haley Parker (Session 1 Records, Regina) Errol Kinistino & Josie Sheepskin (Saskatoon)
Shannon Rae Singer-songwriter Nashville Recording Artist Newsun Records-Productions www.facebook.com/Shannonrea87
Shannon McNabb (Shannon Rae) Is a Singer Songwriter Nashville Recording artist and an active client at Newsun Records in Nashville Tennessee. Shannon began singing at the age of 4, performing for live audiences at the age of nine and preformed competitively at age 14. Shannon was a performer with GX94 Star Search show for over 5 years. In 2014 She had the honour of being apart of the CKRM provincial singer songwriter series, which took place at the Casino Regina. In 2005 Shannon was competitor for Canadian Showcase, A national talent search. Recently she preformed in numerous events across Saskatchewan including the Hillbilly Boogie Fest and the Vertigo Series and was a successful contestant for Voices Of The North 2016 and has been showcased on Radio CJTR Pickin it Country. Recently, She had the pleasure of visiting Nashville Tennessee, where She recorded her first two singles with recording artist and music producer Crystal Shawanda at Omnisound Studios in Nashville, TN (Music Row). During the recording process She preformed at the world famous Tootsie’s orchid lounge, Douglas Corner Café and other musical venues on Broadway. To date Shannon continues to write music and enjoy networking opportunities with other professional singer-songwriters in the industry. Shannon is currently working on her EP album Produced by Crystal Shawanda Under Crystal's Record Label Newsun Records which is set for commercial release July 1st 2016. Shannon continues to be mentored by Crystal Shawanda And travels to and from Nashville regularly.
Haley Parker Session1 Records www.haleyparkermusic.com
While the story behind the career of Session 1 recording artist – young and soft spoken, Saskatchewan Folk Singer-Songwriter Hayley Parker may be short: it’s been her introduction to the music industry that has captured the most attention and left audiences with an unforgettable storyline of continued success. Releasing her debut single “Standing Alone” in November of 2015. Hayley’s calm and confident vocals accompanied by consistently strong musicianship, have all help convey the emotions found in her heartfelt lyrics. Catching the attention of CTV morning live, Global Regina and CJTR Pickin it Country radio show “Standing Alone” would soon help raise awareness about her exciting new career locally and abroad. Using this newfound awareness to help build beneficial and positive relationships with other local artists including Shannon Rae McNabb, it’s online where Hayley Parker has truly showcased the driving force behind her music. Hayley will be soon traveling to Nashville TN to network and further her music career as Artist.
Kinder Scout/ Dale McArthur Dakota Red Productions www.kinderscoutband.com www.facebook.com/kinderscoutband
The alias Kinder Scout references a first nation community scout who didn’t go looking or “scouting” for enemy territory or conflict. This peaceful or “kind” scout went on long journeys at his own peril to seek help or medicine for his people in times of sickness or need.
Aboriginal roots rock songwriter/guitarist Dale McArthur (aka Kinder Scout), originally from the White Bear First Nation, resides in Regina, Sk. Dale's passion for helping others is reflected in his ongoing contributions to the scene. Through ongoing hard work and dedication, Kinder Scout has been preparing to make a mark as a “life driven” force in the music industry that has paid his dues along the way to deliver good roots/rock music from the heart.
In 2014, Dale formed a power trio and has performed at events such as North American Indigenous Games 2014, CTV, outdoor summer festivals and has done many shows throughout 2014 as a professional industry artist. Kinder Scout released an EP in Jan 2015 titled “WhistleMan” through Dakota Red Productions, Dale’s home studio and independent record label. Dale spent time teaching inner city youth the basics of guitar techniques through YMCA and the All Nations Healing Thru Artz program. Dale has attended a Sound Recording Workshop through CreativeSask and SaskMusic where Country Recording Artist Brett Kissell was recording his 2015 release. Dale successfully completed an audio mastering course through the world famous Berklee College of Music and applies his skills in his studio Dakota Red Productions for artists. Dale organized a Hand Drum Making and Music workshop for aboriginal urban youth in partnership with Sakewewak Artists’ Collective Inc. Dale had booked his own Summer 2015 tour across Saskatchewan, performed at outdoor summer festivals where names such as Dead South, The Stampeders, took the stage, and was featured on TV, Radio and media print. Dale produced a theme song for the Regina based TV show The Four. Dale went on to receive one on one performance coaching through CreativeSask and SaskMusic at the Tom Jackson’s Live Performance workshop to further develop his skills as a solo performance artist. In Jan. 2016, Dale attended a Songwriting Master Class through Creative Sask and SaskMusic hosted by Jason Blume to further develop his songwriting and storytelling skills. In Feb 2016, Dale released a new self-produced single to radio before travelling to Nashville, TN to perform at world famous venues such as The Commodore, Douglas Cafe, and Pihranna’s. A follow up release “American Horse” is set for release early 2016 through Dakota Red Productions.
Erroll Kinistino
Erroll's acting career spans many films and productions over the last few decades. has acted on productions including: - North of 60 Has Worked alongside actors such as Gary Farmer, Adam Beach, Thomson Highway, Lorne Cardinal, Gordon tootoosis and many others. Erroll is a successful Playwright. He currently resides in Saskatoon and still performs as a mentor, playwright, and talented songwriter and musician alongside his partner Josie Caminghay-Sheepskin. Erroll also does storytelling and motivational speaking and works with youth in theatre at the university of Regina
Josie Linka From the Whitebear First Nation.
Stop The Cycle is a 15 minute film shot on the Daystar First Nation with the Touchwood Agency Tribal Council United Youth Group filmed and edited by Josie Linka