Winterruption: TEKE::TEKE + Snake River

TEKE::TEKE & Snake River @ The Artesian
Sponsored by Skott Enns of TMG The Mortgage Group

Bar Opens: 6:30 PM
Theatre Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 7:30 PM
Advance tickets $20 + GST and fees, Door tickets $30 incl GST
*door tickets are only available if we do not sell out in advance so buy early!

TEKE::TEKE

TEKE::TEKE is a unique beast; a seven-piece band featuring traditional Japanese instruments, flute and trombone alongside raging guitars and a pulsing rhythm section to create a sound reminiscent of 1960’s and 70’s-era psychedelic Japanese soundtracks, with a frenetic, modern twist.

For a band that would fit just as comfortably on a Tarantino soundtrack as they do on their label, Kill Rockstars - celebrated for its DIY punk beginnings - TEKE::TEKE’s fusing of cultures and influences will make their upcoming May 7th, 2021 debut album a must listen.

Formed in 2019 for what was to be a one-off instrumental tribute show to Japanese instrumental guitar hero, Takeshi Terauchi, featuring mostly surf-rock covers like "Chidori" which the band has since released, TEKE::TEKE then quickly found their original sound with the addition of vibrant actress, visual artist and vocalist Maya Kuroki. With their original single, “Kala Kala,” distorted guitars, flute, cymbal and trombone trickle in before a full-fledged freak out with pummelling drums and killer twin guitar riffs -- then, 1 minute in, behind her trademark large framed glasses, Maya comes in, singing in her native Japanese and distinctive howl.

TEKE::TEKE is composed of guitarists Serge Nakauchi Pelletier & Hidetaka Yoneyama, bass player Mishka Stein, drummer Ian Lettre, flutist Yuki Isami, trombone player Etienne Lebel, and performance artist and vocalist Maya Kuroki.

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SNAKE RIVER

Snake River formed in 2012, and has spent the years since releasing six full-length LPs, and an EP, as well as criss-crossing Canada a number of times. The band’s most recent album, Lost Album (2021) is an excursion into previously uncharted sonic territory for the group. Like previous albums, Lost Album is set in the fictional town of Snake River Mountain, and features characters that listeners of the band will recognize. The album features contributions by members of Radiation Flowers, and Shooting Guns. The guitars are twangy, grinding and jangling, and the album gets darker and heavier than previous works but also is full of lightness and hope. The band’s previous album, Tread On To The Unknown You (2018) reached #13 on the national Earshot! charts, and has had songs licensed by APTN and Sportsnet. Snake River toured and played many festivals (including Sled Island) in support of the album, in the “before times.”

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All patrons, staff, volunteers, and artists attending and/or working RFF events must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (This means you must have received your second dose two weeks prior to the day of the show you wish to attend) and provide proof of vaccination. Those who are unable to provide valid proof of vaccination will be denied entry to the event. The RFF is currently not accepting a negative COVID-19 test result as an alternative to vaccination.

Masks are also required at this time.

More information on the Regina Folk Festival’s Vaccine Procedure, including acceptable forms of proof of vaccination, can be found here:
reginafolkfestival.com/vaccines
More information on the Artesian’s COVID-19 Safety Policy can be found here: https://artesianon13th.ca/pages/covid-safety

If you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the 2 weeks prior to the event, we ask that you transfer your ticket to someone who can attend, or contact the Regina Folk Festival for a refund.

OTHERWISE, NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS.

Lineup and schedule subject to change.
This show will offer a mix of seating and standing room.

If any specific accommodations are required to ensure you have a nice time, please contact the Regina Folk Festival directly at info@reginafolkfestival.com or 3067570308