Performances and Workshops

Previous events

Apr4

Karen Porkka and Jamie Philp Duo

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Hulbert's, 76 Ave and 115 Street, Edmonton, AB

Hope you can join us for an evening of originals and standards...we've got some fresh new material to share.  Cover $10

Age limit:

Mar13

Karen and Jamie Plays with Carrots

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The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House, 9351 118 Ave, Edmonton, AB

Come feel the luck of Friday the 13th with Karen and Jamie.  $5 cover.

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Feb17

The Parkers host the Yardbird Jam

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Yardbuite Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way (corner of 102 Street and 89 ave), Edmonton, AB

Come bring your talent or just your ears to the Tuesday night Jam session hosted by The Parkers (Thom Golub-bass, Kevin Parkinson-drums, Bob Tildesley - trpt and myself sax and vocals)  We open the first set then bring on the jammers.

$3 cover.

Age limit:

Dec19

Christmas sing-along at the Carrot

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The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House, 9351 118 Ave, Edmonton, A

I will be joined by a special guest, Amira Kanji to help lead the seasonal sing along. Come Bring your Xmas cheer and voices to celebrate the season! 

Age limit:

Dec7

Literachurch

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The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House, 9351 118 Ave, Edmonton, AB

Literachurch
Sunday, December 7 – Creative Nonfiction Cabaret
3:00 – 5:00
Featuring such well-known writers as Nora Abercrombie, GG-award-winner Ted Bishop, Caterina Edwards and Curtis Gillespie, among others. Emcee: Myrna Kostash
Music by Karen Porkka
$5 cover

Age limit:

Sep27

Kaliedo Festival

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The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House, 9351 118 Ave, Edmonton, AB

I will be returning to the Arts Alive Kaliedo Festival with the lovely, talented and ever so groovy Mo Lefever.  The show is actually scheduled from 1:15 - 2:15 amidst some other great performers and art events.  Hope you can check out the whole festival that runs  Friday, Saturday and Sunday that weekend.  More info on the website at www.artsontheave.org.

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Jun22

Edmonton Jazz Festival

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Hulbert's, 76 Ave and 115 Street, Edmonton, AB


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Jun12

Live on CJSR

CJSR Radio 88.5 FM

I will be live on CJSR with my good friend and guitar player Jamie Philp.  Listen and check us out

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Apr4

Karen and Mo at The Carrot

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The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House, 9351 118 Ave, Edmonton, AB

Karen Porkka and Mo Lefever get their groove on playing originals and groovy versions of some familiar tunes.
Cover $5.00.  Hope to see you there!

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Mar7

Open Mic Host Night at The Carrot

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The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House, 9351 118 Ave, Edmonton, AB

Free

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Feb2

GMCC Open House

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GMCC Millwoods, 7319 29 Avenue, Edmonton, AB

I have the great pleasure of playing with Jamie Philp on guitar while we entertain the troops at the Open House

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