Local Bands Under the Big Top Fringe

The 2011 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival pitches its tent in the historical Exchange District for a 12-day theatrical extravaganza from July 13-24.

The Cube Stage will become the meeting place for artists and audiences to enjoy live music while taking in as much theatre, street performances, and street dogs as they can. Dozens of acts, including local bands and musicians -- as well as unicyclers, magicians -- will entertain on the outdoor stage every day of the festival from noon until midnight.

Our featured Download of the Week artist Jason Kirkness will be performing songs from his new album, Life on the Road, while Demetra, Sister Dorothy, Kobalt, and Jason Maas & the Lower Companions each perform a set between a variety of circus and comedic acts.

Featured bands duing the Fringe Fest include: 

July 14 – Flo, Demetra, Andrew Neville & The Poor Choices, Sweet Alibi
July 15 – Fire & Smoke, Paradigm Brass, Jeremy Wells
July 16 – Federal Lights, Sean Brown, M-Kaps, Romi Mayes
July 17 – KOBALT, Enjoy Your Pumas, Empty Standards
July 18 – Demetra, Sister Dorothy, Jason Maas & the Lower Companions, Jason Kirkness
July 19 – Jason Maas & the Lower Companions, KOBALT, Mas Headspace
July 20 – Retro Rhythm Review, Madame Diva
July 21 – KOBALT, Melissa Plett, Banshee’s Wail
July 22 – Suzanne Mariani Band, Melissa Plett, SitDownTracy
July 23 – Enjoy Your Pumas, Mariachi Ghost
July 24 – Jeremy Wells, Mas Headspace, Lindsey White

Check out more info on these and other great shows happening around Winnipeg and Manitoba in our Live Music Calendar