Blue Room Collective — Second Take
Saturday, September 26
The Blue Room Collective returns for Season 2 with Second Take — an evening that picks up where the story left off.
Borrowing its name from the recording studio phrase for another pass at the music, Second Take is about revisiting, refining, and rediscovering the sound that brought this ensemble together in the first place. Featuring the Collective’s core band, the concert blends jazz, blues, soul, and groove-driven favourites with the spontaneity and chemistry that define a live Blue Room performance.
Expect a night of tight arrangements, extended solos, unexpected turns, and the kind of musical conversation that only happens when a band has truly found its voice together.
Season 2 begins here — familiar faces, fresh energy, and a brand-new take.

The Polaris Theatre

Blue Room I: Second Take

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The Blue Room Collective

Blue Room Collective — Karen Carpenter Revue
Saturday, April 10, 2027
A heartfelt tribute to one of the most distinctive voices in popular music, Karen Carpenter Revue celebrates the timeless songs and unmistakable sound of Karen Carpenter, brought to life by acclaimed vocalist Shelly Fullerton.
With lush arrangements and the Blue Room Collective’s signature blend of intimacy and sophistication, the evening revisits classics such as Close to You, We’ve Only Just Begun, and Rainy Days and Mondays, along with deeper cuts that showcase the emotional depth and artistry of the Carpenter catalogue.
Warm, elegant, and deeply musical, this concert honours the richness of the original recordings while offering fresh interpretations shaped for the live stage. Shelly Fullerton’s performance captures both the vulnerability and clarity that made Karen Carpenter’s voice unforgettable.
A beautifully curated evening of songcraft, nostalgia, and quiet power — reimagined through the Blue Room lens.

Blue Room VI: Karen Carpenter Revue

Blue Room II: Silent Film – Nosferatu

 
Blue Room Collective — Winter Blues
Saturday, January 23
The coldest part of the season heats up with Winter Blues — an evening of powerhouse blues, soulful grooves, and electrifying live performance featuring some of Calgary’s finest musicians.
Headlined by The Debra Power Band featuring Raymond Lemelin, Kelly Kruse, and Chris Brzezicki, with special guests Cedric Blary and Greg Jr. Demchuk, this concert brings together a lineup of acclaimed performers for a night steeped in deep blues traditions and modern energy alike.
From smoky slow burns to driving blues-rock anthems, Winter Blues delivers passionate vocals, masterful guitar work, and the kind of live musicianship that can only happen when exceptional artists share the stage together.
A perfect midwinter escape — warm lights, great music, and the blues at full volume.
DEBRA POWER BIO
Pianist, singer and songwriter Debra Power is known for her powerhouse vocals and boogie woogie keyboard skills, having built a long list of performance/recording credits across Canada and in the U.S.Debra was weaned on Big Band music growing up, her father a bandleader during the dance era. Encouraged by her parents, Debra studied piano in her youth. In high school she formed her first band, an all-girls group that played local concerts and venues. She then headed off to study music at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she majored in voice. This period also saw her launch her professional career, where she began carving her broad skill set and gaining experience in R&B and Rock & Roll bands, touring Eastern Canada.Moving to Alberta in the late 80's, Debra further expanded her repertoire playing in country bands and performing at feature venues such as the Calgary Stampede. She briefly returned to the Windsor/Detroit area, performing piano bars and festivals before returning to Calgary to settle down, marry and raise her daughter.Debra's studio work has included a solo work of original songs, gaining radio airplay on Holger Peterson's 'Natural Blues' program, and on numerous radio stations in Detroit. Her playing can also be heard on several commercial advertisements.The Calgary blues scene embraced Debra's great talent as a solo performer and in ensembles, recording/performing in a variety of settings with Canadian greats including Tim Williams, Bill Johnson, Back Alley John and Johnny V, to name a few. She's become a fixture on the Calgary club scene, and has been a featured performer at the Calgary International Blues Festival as well as Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest, where among her many performances, she backed the great Eddie Shaw.Debra has been a featured performer at the Calgary and Edmonton International Blues Festivals. Representing Southern Alberta in the Solo/Duo Category of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, Debra reached the semi-finals in the years 2016 and 2018. She captured the CBMA Award for Keyboard Player of the Year (2014) and the award for Blues Album of the Year at the inaugural YYC Music Awards (2016). She received nominations for Blues Artist of the Year at the WCMA's (2016) and for Best New Artist at the Maple Blues Awards (2017). Debra was asked to showcase at the Toronto Blues Summit 2017, and that year also saw her open for Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musslewhite at Calgary's prestigious Jack Singer Concert Hall. In 2020, Debra was awarded the YYCMA Blues Recording of the Year for her " That's How I Roll" release.
In 2017, Debra's original song, Streets of Heaven was a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition blues category, and in 2018 she was a finalist with her original song Temptation. In 2020, Debra's song If We Haven't Got Love was a semi-finalist iin the the global competition.Debra's debut release, Even Redheads Get The Blues (2016), has garnered rave reviews and wide airplay across North America and in Europe. May, 2019, saw the release of Debra's latest CD, That's How I Roll, another great album of originals featuring some of the nation's finest musicians. That's How I Roll continues to receive extensive airplay and brilliant reviews, coming in at 120 out of 200 on the 2020 Roots Music Report's Contemporary Blues charts.February 2022 saw the release of Debra's I'm Not From Chicago, and has gained worldwide airplay almost overnight! The all original album features some of her strongest writing to date, including the hit single, What Colour Is Love, her song becoming a theme during Black History Month for its powerful message, delivered by two of the finest voices in blues today, Debra Power and Keeshea Pratt.​
In January 2023, during the week of the International Blues Challenge, Debra performed a showcase for the Galaxie Agency at BB Kings on Beale St in Memphis,
That week also saw her album I'm not From Chicago place in the final top 5 for Best Self Produced CD. ​
Debra was nominated twice for Maple Blues Award. Keyboard Player of the Year, in 2023 and in 2024.
In 2025, she began work on her 4th album called Unapologetically Me, which was released in January 2026.

Blue Room IV: Winter Blues with Debra Power

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Blue Room Collective — The Animation Songbook
Holiday Monday Matinee — February 15, 2027
Step into a world of nostalgia, imagination, and unforgettable melodies with The Animation Songbook — a family-friendly matinee celebrating the music of animation.
Featuring fresh arrangements and creative reinterpretations of beloved songs from classic cartoons, animated films, and Disney favourites, the Blue Room Collective brings these iconic melodies to life with jazz, blues, and contemporary flair. From Saturday morning memories to cinematic classics, the concert explores the rich musical storytelling that has shaped generations.
Playful, heartfelt, and filled with surprises, The Animation Songbook is designed for audiences of all ages — whether you grew up with hand-drawn animation, modern animated adventures, or somewhere in between.
A perfect holiday afternoon of music, memories, and animated magic.

Blue Room V: The Animation Songbook

Blue Room VII: May Cabaret

Blue Room Collective — Cool Yule
Saturday, November 28
Celebrate the season with Cool Yule — the Blue Room Collective’s stylish holiday concert blending jazz, blues, soul, and seasonal favourites into one unforgettable evening.
Featuring the core band alongside special guest artists, Cool Yule reimagines holiday music with swinging rhythms, smoky ballads, groove-filled classics, and a few unexpected twists along the way. From laid-back winter standards to high-energy festive favourites, the evening captures the warmth, nostalgia, and joy of the season without losing the Collective’s signature sound.
Whether you’re looking for a festive night out, a date-night concert, or simply an excuse to soak in some great live music before the holidays, Cool Yule offers a fresh and sophisticated take on the season.

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