Previous events

 Come check out the items at the market.  I will be playing with my loops and setting up a sonic environment in the beautiful Greenhouse

 Sonja Myllymaki and Karen Porkka premiere their exploration of a performance art piece....."Like a Star  at Dawn....like a Bubble in a Stream". A visual and phonic bubblescape as both a whimsical and contemplative environment  creating a source for vocal and movement improvisation.

 It has finally come.  The CD is done and musicians are booked. Please come and celebrate with the full band featuring some of Edmonton's finest musicians. Thom Bennett, Thom Golub, Mo Lefever, Jamie Philp and more.

 I will be playing with Jamie Philp - guitars and Thom Bennett on drums.

 I will be hosting the infamous Yardird Jazz Jams with the help of Jamie Philp on guitar, Farley Scott on bass and Thom Bennett on drums. Bring yourselves and your axes to create some fantastic music together.

A  fabulous event for an exciting new Centre for Arts and Wellness in Edmonton. I will be performing in the evening by myself and as well as with the premiere performance of V.I.N.E. (Vocal Improvisation  Network of Edmonton).

There are actually several days of events. Please check out there website for more information. www.expressionzcafe.com

 Jamie Philp and I will be groovin' the Carrot for Kaleido's 5th Festival. Come and check out all the great music and art experience of 118th Ave

I have the great priviledge to play as the guest artist for both services. The first begins at 10:00 - 11:00 am and the second is from 11:30 am- 12:30pm. Beautiful music and messages to be had there every Sunday.  Please check their website  www.centreforspirit.com for more information about the Centre

I would like to invite you to the pre CD release at the Blue Chair Cafe.  Featuring tunes from my latest CD plus a few new ones.  See more info about the Blue Chair at www.bluechair.ca

 Jamie Philp and I are feelin' all orange and hope you come out and share in the hue. For more info see their website artsontheave.org/thecarrot/

Wanting a night out for some delicious, fine cuisine and fine music? Please join us in the midst of Jazz Festival Week. Check out their website www.thebluepear.com

 I will facilitating a Circle Song before the Concert at the Women Gathering Event.  Check out the great workshops throughout the day.  Evening performers include Terry Morrison, Michelle Boudreau, Carrie Hyrnw.  For more information see their website 

 The Parkers will be playing for the Opening "No Tie" Gala for the Kaleido Festival this fall.  

Jamie and I are getting our loopy grooves on so come on down and relax at The Carrot.

Karen Porkka trio will feature her original compositions and the ever fabulous Jamie Philp on guitar and Thom Bennett on drums. For more information contact Hulbert's at www.hulberts.ca or Edmonton Jazz Festival at edmontonjazz.com

I am doing a 20 minute solo set with all my fun electronic loops, chaos pad and harmonizer. Something a little different but hopefully so much fun.

This time the trio features Jamie Philp, guitars and Thom Bennett on drums.

Come hear the trio featuring Jamie Philp on guitar and Thom Golub on bass.