Our Skilled Artists
Lodge Stock 2025 promises an unforgettable weekend filled with music, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Here’s the starting lineup for what’s in store each day:
PACHAK
The Musical Shaman
Honored to introduce myself, I was born in Cusco, Peru. From a lineage of artists and traditional healers. I have studied my traditional culture with different masters and currently I am a member of a shamanic school from Peru, (Kawsaypacha). My study of music production and specialized in the use of "Healing Frequencies" is my offering. The healing music ceremony I provide is historically rooted in the Inka culture time when doctors according to the case used to prescribed to patients to have musical sessions with the musical healers. The ancestral cultures discovered the the use of different instruments in order to produce the healing frequencies for to been applied to the human body in different ways getting the nerve and emotional system to be relax and loose, it has a positive effect on the brain making it to reaching the alpha waves of deep meditation among many other positive effects. This healing technique its proven to cleanse also the aura field by balancing the chakras.
Along many ceremonies in my direction I have been experiencing how people reacts to the musical medicine in different ways, releasing emotional energy by crying, have physical pain relief in their bodies including completely heal from them, to have past lives visions. All participants experience an increase of their personal energy and feel more clear in the mind after the ceremony is complete. The technical part of my music ceremony is enriched by ceremonial musical instruments from Peru and a variety of ancestral instruments from different cultures from all over the world like throat harp, didgeridoo, singing bowls from Tibet and others. Also I use the modern healing frequencies used by Nicola Tesla in his medicine healing frequencies circle 180Hz, 270Hz, 360Hz, 450Hz, 540Hz, 630Hz and many other healing frequencies that have been discovered by other scientists after him. All of these elements and cultural background are a few of the most important to mention besides all the internal shamanic guidance and knowledge I'm using in order to have a safe space for the natural energies of Pachamama (Mother Nature) to be present in the session, in the Inka culture we discovered that the planet has different functions that are related to the human body and emotional system as well as we develop a systematic way to interact with it because all these other functions from our planet are very efficient for Release & Recharge our vibration for us to participate in the universal creation with a higher mind, soul & body state.
Jarrid Lee
Cree Freedom Advocate
Jarrid Lee is a Plains Cree country-rock artist based in Edmonton, Alberta.
Blending the heartfelt storytelling of Shane Yellowbird, the soulful melodies of Don Amero, and the authentic energy of The Road Hammers, his music resonates with listeners seeking
genuine, roots-driven sound. Influenced by the raw spirit of ’90s country and recorded with live instruments, Jarrid's songs capture the warmth of gatherings around a campfire or
kitchen table, reflecting his deep heritage across Treaty 6 territory. His debut EP, Up on Stage, earned multiple nominations from the Saskatchewan Country Music Association and SaskMusic, topping charts on Sirius XM 165 The Indigiverse and the Canadian Indie Country Countdown.
His second album, It's Time, expanded his international reach with the single "Let's Get Gone" hitting #8 on the Top 40 IMC.
Jarrid's latest single, "Too Good To Be True," out November 15, 2024, is the first from his upcoming album Give It All Back. The song will premiere exclusively on LIVE IN LIMBO, a
Toronto-based online platform. Beyond music, Jarrid is a cultural ambassador, with his song "It's Time" featured in presentations around the world symbolizing hope and resilience. For more information, visit www.JarridLee.com and follow him on social media for the latest
updates from the artist himself.
Meet Garden Variety Rockstars, a family of four hailing from Rocky Mountain House, who have been rocking the stage since 2016. Specializing in '90s alternative rock covers, their dynamic performances captivate audiences with nostalgic hits and high-energy vibes. Get ready to be transported back to the golden era of alternative rock with Garden Variety Rockstars!
Ruthie Purves Smith
Lady Of Our Land
Ruthie Purves Smith, a seasoned artist, author, and singer-songwriter, has had a remarkable journey in the music world. Let’s delve into some insights about her life and musical career:
Live Performances and Impact:
Ruthie’s live performances are captivating. Having toured extensively, she honed her craft while touring the province with her band. Their repertoire included covers and classic country tunes.
Whitey Somers
Guitarist ~ Singer ~ Songwriter
Original Roots and Blues, with infectious grooves that will have you dancin' in your shoes! Since the age of 16 Motorhome Records recording artist, Whitey Somers has been performing internationally at festivals, concerts and clubs, on the bill with many talented & well known musicians. Theres been alot of shows in the past 48 years. Having lived in Ontario, Alberta, B.C. and now in Shaunavon Sask. Whitey's songs are a reflection of life and times through Canadian eyes.
Curt Young
Curt uses traditional and modern styles of music and dance to share his life experiences and culture with various audiences. His music is family friendly clap along fun with storytelling, hand drum and flute songs. His music touches on Indigenous events that will captive all listeners every song is its own show. Bringing people together with music dance storytelling has always been apart of our Truth and Reconciliation as Indigenous people.
Ari & The Mariachi
Our Freedom South Team
This crew comes with both a traditional Taco Truck and the skills to play modern mariachi a amazing performance with a food to back it up!
Charro is the "outfit of the rancher" and made its way to mariachi when it came to showing mariachis nationally. It is meant to not to give off the sound of Mexico but also the look of it, representing their country. Bands could have similarly looking churros but they are all unique to either the band or each player.
Melanie Switzer
Melanie is a singer- song writer with over 3 decades of musical experience. With 4 albums under her belt, she is currently writing songs for her next long-awaited project! Watch for the release of her new single 'Just Not Today'.
Kerry Klontz (Rev K)
“The songs I write come to me spontaneously, often when I am not even thinking of writing a song. They usually have something to do with what is going on for me personally. They are stories that often have hidden meanings or are connected to a story that means something to me but may not be seen in the same light by someone else. Getting to know my songs is like reading a map of my life. I love the connection that is made with other people through my music.”
Rev K looks forward to sharing his songs and his stories with you soon.
Jayme Knyx
Knyx is a firm believer in giving back and volunteering at various charitable fundraisers. One benefit concert helped a local woman raise enough money get lifesaving surgery for her Multiple Sclerosis. In Jayme's spare time he enjoys spending it entertaining the seniors and chronically ill at local care homes.
Knyx never gives less than a hundred percent, and it's that kind of dedicated work ethic combined with blood, sweat, and tears that make it. “It’s not talent that makes it in this business," says Knyx. “It’s exercised perfection, with a hint of obsession.
Thicker Than Blood
Burn a Smudge is the debut single off the upcoming album "Legacy". Legacy is a collection of songs written by my late Dad, Jim Agecoutay. With help from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Calgary Arts Development and the Central Music Festival Society the album will be available in April of 2025. The video was shot with friends and family and thanks to everyone who chipped in. Tyson Martell was the cowboy, Joanne Dan was the Grandma, Trent Agecoutay was Uncle Trent. The mom was cuzzin Raphaela Evers, Aunty was Star Agecoutay, and the boy was Jediah Redwood, and the dude driving my Jeep was Julian Redwood. The song is about #redemption #nevergivingup and #perserverance #indigenous #music #countrymusic
Dr. Daniel Nagase – Family physician
Dr. Daniel Nagase, a respected physician, opens up about the circumstances surrounding the disciplinary actions taken against him by the College of Physicians and Surgeons in both Alberta and British Columbia. In this compelling interview, Dr. Nagase shares his firsthand experiences and provides a glimpse into the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in navigating disciplinary processes.
A Musician at heart he has brought his heart and soul to the stage since doctoring as a profession was so unfairly stolen out from under his long career working in both trauma care and general practice hes our best on the ground speaker for truth. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!
Chubby Cree
Since Chubby Cree’s debut in 2019, the group has gained a massive following on social media platforms like TikTok, Reddit, and Instagram.
Chubby Cree recently signed with Unbelievably Spectacular, to release their first single,
“Rock Your World.”
The group worked with David Strickland, a Multi-Platinum, Grammy award-winning Indigenous producer, to produce “Rock Your World.”
Strickland is known for working with artists like Drake, Method Man, and Sade.
But the fame hasn’t changed Chubby Cree.
Powder and Green will never forget their purpose and why they started Chubby Cree: “to spread love, healing, and connect people through music.”
Robin Benedict
Robin comes from Ontario with a fighting spirit to keep singing to raise our mutual vibration with 432 tuning and a host of original songs about our freedom to choose and heal how we need to in this great awakening.
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"It is Absolutely up to us to do the inner work in order to blaze a new trail for the future of this planet."