UPCOMING GIGS & PAST HIGHLIGHTS
We are Bird River Band, your go-to acoustic duo for live and original music. Check out our upcoming gigs and recent memories, and see where you can catch us live next!
JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC IN WINNIPEG AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS
We play a variety of gigs within the Winnipeg area and sometimes, just sometimes, we play solo too! You might even catch us outside the city at the lake or hey - maybe you'll catch us down in Mexico! We'll post our upcoming gigs right here (below) and it will be a pleasure to meet you all wherever the music leads us. We are Randy and David of Bird River Band and we can't wait to meet you!
CHARITY EVENT AT STEAD RANCH STEAK HOUSE: IN STEAD, MANITOBA
Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:00pm
Stead Ranch Steak House
42149 Stead Road, Gull Lake, MB
$25 for the Thursday Night Special
or $10 Entry Donation at the door
Come to our friend Bob's restaurant to see Bird River Band's acoustic guitarist, Randy Raban, play solo! Live music paired with a delicious dinner, just an hour outside of Winnipeg. Call 204-266-2643 for dinner reservations and "to see Randy play"!
Gala Fundraising Luncheon
"Strings for Spring"
Sunday, May 5th, 2024
11:30-2:30pm
Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Ave.
Entertainment: Conductor Annis Kozub (Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra)
Silent Auction, Door Prizes
$100.00 per person (partial tax receipt)
Payment: cheque, music stand, or e-transfer
"Strings for Spring" Gala Luncheon: at THE WINNIPEG Winter Club
Sunday, May 5, 2024
11:30 - 2:30 pm
Winnipeg Winter Club,
200 River Ave
$100 per person
Come see Bird River Band's very own, David Swatek play with the Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra! All are welcome!
PAST GIGS, TOURS & COLLABORATIONS
Here's a brief snapshot of what Bird River Band has been up to! We've gone back and forth from cozy winter venues to warm, bright stages in the South - a journey that's been filled with unforgettable music and friends. Whether we were strumming by the snowy trails in (and around) Winnipeg or crooning under the southern sun, each gig and collaboration has added to a mosaic of unforgettable memories. Check out our seasonal escapades and discover the diverse venues and exciting partnerships that have highlighted our recent tours.
WHERE WAS OUR BAND PLAYING MUSIC ALL WINTER?
Well, Bird River Band has a new tour bus!
Randy here! Halina and I did two long winter trips this year. They were "escape the snow" type of trips with site seeing, visiting with friends and of course, a lot of song writing - and gigging!
One trip was for five weeks in Mexico (more on this in the next section below) and the second trip was a 13,000 km southern USA road trip in “Sparky”, our new Tesla Model Y.
For our road trip, I fit a small PA, microphones and stand in Sparky's sub trunk. My acoustic was kept up with our suitcases for easy nightly hotel access and off we went!
Feel free to contact me through my Bird River Band email to talk Tesla or song writing.
MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR MUSICAL JOURNEY DOWN SOUTH
Randy here, again! Here's a continuation of our winter travels and music.
Like I had said earlier, we escaped the cold for five weeks in Mexico. I had a gig every Wednesday and Friday at the La Sirena rooftop bar in Puerto Morelos, playing Bird River Band originals. Cool!
This photo features John and Gary who are musical royalty in Puerto Morelos and are great friends of Bird River Band.
Gary and I met in Puerto Morelos about fifteen years ago and have been close friends ever since.
Gary, Sally and other Kansas city friends accepted the “come north to Canada challenge” They have spent time at our lake house and we have gone to visit them many times in Kansas City, MO.
Gary and John made space between their sets for me to play Bird River Band songs on Fridays at La Sirenna
I played the open mic sessions between 4 and 6pm on Wednesdays.
I did cover songs when there was a house band and Bird River Band originals when I was solo.
CHECK OUT MORE OF OUR PAST MUSIC GIGS & COLLABORATIONS
We've played plenty of private house parties while enjoying the night with the guests and making new friends, of course! We've played numerous charity events, and we've also had a neat opportunity playing at the Government House of Manitoba! We've played at bars and cafes, and even on the big stages for concerts and larger gatherings.
Check out the video below of a fun collaboration we did in Puerto Morelos!
And here we have a little collage of a few of our past gigs, including a couple collaborations as well.
STAY CONNECTED AND EXPLORE MORE
Hey folks! If you’ve gotten a kick out of our tales from the road and the clips of our original music we've shared around our site, just wait! We're only getting started. We’re piecing together our adventures on our new blog, where each post is a peek behind the curtain of the Bird River Band's escapades. So, keep your eyes peeled and your bookmarks ready!
Like we said, our blog is just around the corner! We'll share stories on what inspires our lyrics, stories about our travels, hobbies, and projects we're working on! Each entry will give you a front-row seat to the life and laughs of your favourite acoustic duo, Bird River Band, as we play locally in Winnipeg, pick up gigs as we travel warmer parts of the world in winter or just do the “camp fire” thing at the lake.. We'd love to hear about your stories too!
Discover Our stories on the Blog
Comming soon!
LET'S TALK MUSIC AND MORE
Of course, we love music! We had people stop us on the beach while on vacation, requesting lyrics to some of the songs they heard us play for all the vacationers. Are you a musician? We can chat about the chords behind our choruses or maybe discuss what you've been up to with your own music ventures. We're all ears! Drop us a line anytime – whether it’s to discuss potential gigs, dive into songwriting techniques, or just to say hi. We love connecting with fellow musicians. Don't be shy!
Thinking of adding a duo acoustic band with original music to your next gathering? Let the Bird River Band get the party started! Maybe it’s a cozy soirée, a bustling corporate bash, or your very own backyard festival. Either way, we’re ready to bring our stories and acoustic tunes, right to you! Booking us is a breeze – just hit up our booking page, and we’ll take care of the rest. Live, original music is on the way!
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