Daybreak Again: August 11/12, 2012

It's outrageous. It sparkles. It's bejeweled. And best of all, it entertains. Guys in Disguise is celebrating 25 years in front of audiences from coast to coast in Canada and the Alberta-based duo of Mr. Terri Stevens and Justine Tyme bring to life their versions of iconic women like Cher, Joan Rivers, Julie Andrews and countless others. Guys in Disguise will be featured at Edmonton's Fringe Festival starting on August 17. Ahead of their performances, Terri Stevens and show director, Neon, joined Russell in the Daybreak studio.

There's nothing like an ice cold beer on a hot summer day to really wet your whistle. Before heading to your favourite patio, you'll want to hear what Mirella Amato has to say.  She's a professional beer taster and judge and she has some suggestions for pairing summer beers with patio foods.

 

When the economy crashed, American artist Kristen Wilkins decided to fulfil a childhood fantasy. She bought a 1964 vintage aluminum trailer named Alice and hit the open road with her two cats. She travelled more than 24 thousand kilometres over four summers, photographing her journey -- and especially Alice -- along the way.  During Wilkins's adventure, Alice became a nostalgic surrogate for the nuclear family of a bygone era. Some of Wilkins's photos are currently on display at Edmonton's Harcourt House Gallery. She spoke with Russell from her home in Indiana.

Oscar Lopez and his Latin guitar groove have become a stand-out on the world music scene and music fans at the Edmonton Folk Festival enjoyed his music at various workshops and concerts. Whether it's been exploring Jazz, Blues, or Pop in the midst of his own latin heritage, Oscar has never been shy about living his musical life to the fullest. Then there are his collaborations with James Keelahan, Pavlo and Rik Emmett. The Juno award winning Oscar Lopez spoke with Russell from his hotel in Edmonton.