Greetings Triple J's members! Welcome to another installment of our newsletter. As always, we've got much to fill you in on....

First and foremost, congratulations goes out to Jon and Jason at Nakai Theatre for pulling off a very fun and very successful HOMEGROWN production! For those of you who had the opportunity to attend a play or production during the two weeks HOMEGROWN was on, thank you for supporting your local artists! Thanks also goes out to all the volunteers who helped make HOMEGROWN happen!

Props out to Scotch and Shenanigans for putting on one of the most truly entertaining evenings I have enjoyed in many months! Shenanigans hosted local favourites, Scotch, this past Friday, and the line-up lasted all night long! Thanks also out to B'Tosh for buying the entire scotch bar....whew!!

The biggest thing to hit Whitehorse this summer is SUNSTROKE at Shipyards Music Festival. Triple J's Music has partnered with Frostbite Music Festival to co-present this festival of local and visiting acts on June 23 in Shipyards Park. This event is being organized in conjunction with l? Association Franco-yukonnaise, who are presenting St. Jean-Baptise festivities on June 24, and the Yukon Film Commission, who are presenting Valle Son (a visiting Cuban band) for their Yukon International Film Festival closing party on June 25. Frostbite and Triple J? s would like to invite you to join us for this fresh and innovative new festival on the Yukon River? s waterfront.

Sunstroke will be a daylong concert which runs from 12 noon to 12 midnight. In addition to boasting a variety of 17 musical acts in the park, we will be hosting a beer garden and a raffle to fundraise for Frostbite? s Permanent Home project. There will be a food concession by Tony's Pizza and the Yukon Filipino Assocation, not to mention vendors and artisans setting up tables as part of the Longest Days Street Fair. Admission is only $5.00, and kids 12 and under will be admitted for free. Our hopes are that by keeping admission costs low, we will attract anywhere from 300 to 600 people (as a minimum throughout the day). We have selected a wide variety of musical genres to attract a diverse audience and have selected mostly local talents in order to showcase our incredibly vibrant Yukon music scene. We will be presenting the following performers as part of Sunstroke: NOMEANSNO (kickass punk band from Victoria), Summer of '92 (from Toronto), Rae Spoon and Ivan Coyote (from Vancouver), and localites: Crash the Car, Death in Venice, Scotch, Fullers Earth, Kate Weekes, Raw Element, Gordie Tentrees, + Standard Deviation, Drifting, DJ Nemo, Friend Called Five, Nemesis, Heather Loewen and the Daily Special. No one has dared to bring you this kind of variety - everything from folk to funk to blues to rock to metal to punk to hip hop to techno, and more!

To anyone interested in volunteering, we have many ways to help out! To anyone interested in sponsoring: This is an inaugural event which we hope to hold annually! Your business will be among the founding supporters who will help cultivate the first-ever, annual SUMMER music festival in Whitehorse. Please contact Jordi at Triple J's or David Prodan at Frostbite for more information! The first draft of the flyer, which does not represent all of our sponsors yet, is enclosed as an attachment for your review.

As if this wasn't enough excitement for one weekend....there is a special screening of METAL: A HEADBANGERS JOURNEY on Saturday, June 24, at 9 pm, at the Mad Trapper's Saloon in the Klondike Inn (corner of Second Ave and Fourth Ave). There will be a guest appearance by the Director/Producer Sam Dunn. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to see this important film on a big screen. There is a killer after-party planned for Paddy's Place (102 Wood Street), with special musical performances by NEMESIS and DRIFTING. Music starts at 11 pm. Thanks to the Yukon Film and Sound Commission for bringing METAL: A HEADBANGERS JOURNEY to Whitehorse!

The Yukon Film and Sound Commission proudly presents the 2006 Yukon International Film Festival from June 21 ? 25 2006. Come out and explore this festival to experience the best films selected from First Nations, environmental and independent filmmakers throughout the Yukon and around the world. You can capture the essence of the North and see films shot on location by local, national and international production companies. Listen to northern stories, feel the warmth of our hospitality and enjoy the nearly 24 hours of daylight. There are far too many films to list in this newsletter, but please feel free to visit their website at www.yukonfilmfest.com.

Previous to all of this is the FULLERS EARTH CD RELEASE PARTY at the Kopper King on Saturday, June 17. Opening acts include Crash the Car and Drifting, plus DJ performances by Blown Breaka. I am not sure about cover charges, but in the coming days, we at Triple J's will have more information for you!

You can look forward to another partnership between BYTE (Bringing Youth Toward Equality) and Triple J's Music on Canada Day (Saturday, July 1). This is Triple J's third year in partnering with BYTE to put on entertainment at the Skate Park for celebration of our Nation's heritage. Stay tuned for super-cool line-up information!

On July 14, we have tentatively booked URBAN LEGENDS - a hip hop crew from Toronto to play at the Capital Hotel. We are also looking toward produing an all-ages show in the tent on Main Street for July 15, as part of the Longest Days Streetfair celebrations. We'll keep you posted when we receive confirmation from the crew! For more information, check 'em out at: www.ulcrew.com

Triple J's is proud to announce we are a SILVER SPONSOR for the Atlin Arts and Music Festival in Northern British Columbia, July 7, 8 and 9, 2006. There is 23 musical acts throughout the weekend, plus an artists exhibition, and art and music workshops. Musical line-up includes Creaking Tree String Quartet, Terry Tufts, Ceilidh Friends, Leslie Alexander, John Spearn, Mamaguroove, Jay Gilday, Bobs and Lolo, Deja Blue, Simple Messengers, Brenda Berezan, Gordie Tentrees, Canyon Mountain Boys, Kate Weekes, Wilbert Kendi, and N.E.K.S.A. - go out and support your folk and blue grass artists!

That's about it as far as events promotion by Triple J's goes, however, we do have other exciting news to fill you in on!

We have been offered, and have accepted, the opportunity to produce our very own television show. Today, June 5, marks the first day that the Yukon Community Channel (Channel 9) is officially up and running. Triple J's will be producing a show (yet to be titled) which will highlight music, arts, culture, food and everything-in-between throughout Whitehorse and in the communities. We are thrilled at the prospect of demonstrating what's "really" going on in our territory. There will be segments from many people on everything you can imagine. We will have live in-store performances, interviews with musicians/artisans, how-to-dj segments, skate videos, music videos, arts and crafts, news, restaurant and bar reviews, tattooing do's and dont's, speaker's corner segments, on-the-street interviews, road trips, plays, acts - you name it, we're doing it. If you've got ideas, suggestions, or production experience, and want to be involved, step outside yourself and come to join us. We are meeting this Friday, June 9, at Triple J's at 6:30!!! We would like to get the storyboards n' stuff together for our first episode by the end of next week, and commence filming/editing no later than the last week of June.

What's new in store you ask? Well, let's start with the whack-load of new vinyl that just arrived - new hip hop, breakbeats, and reggae. These records are going quick, so you'd better bring your wallets! Need new slipmats for your tables? Come see us - we're the only retailer of Sicmats in the Yukon!

Other items to keep your eye on include mugs, flags, posters, leather wristbands and chokers, small and large stickers, patches, wristbands, music t-shirts, hoodies, knit sweaters, and amazing art by Gisli Balzar, Matt Cook, Shelby Blackjack, Dan Benoit and Ian Parker. Local clothing designs by TWISTEDNA, Claire's Karma Creations, Carla Riehl and RAJ. Everything from summer skirts to long dresses to pajamas to tank tops to hoodies - you name it, they've likely designed it. We've also got more Yukon Brewing Company stock, including hoodies, tank tops, ringer tees, baseball caps, sleeveless tees, and baby tees. Support your local artisans!

Did you miss out on your chance to purchase a Triple J's Music Cafe t-shirt or hoodie last time? Well, your worries are over - we got both back in stock, in a variety of sizes. T-shirts are only $20, and hoodies are on for $50!

Some of the local music you can purchase at Triple J's includes: + Standard Deviation, Fullers Earth, Nemesis, Donkeysmell, Indio Saravanja, Boy, Barbara Chamberlain, Kim Barlow, Robbie Benoit, Aylie Sparkes, Gene Brown Country, James Murdoch, Elvis, the Pointer Brothers, Peters Drury Trio, Raw Element, Nicole Edwards, Say No More, Matthew Lien, Jerry Alfred, and soon....DRIFTING! Thanks goes out to Grant Allen at Prospects North for hooking us up with such great Yukon music.

As far as electronics go, we've got the following gear for sale (via consignment) which is about 3 years old, but never been used. Out of the cases: Bass Pod (Bass Amp Modeler Plus Effects) - $350; Pioneer DJM-500 4-Channel Mixer and 2 Pioneer CDJ-700S CD Decks with Portable Microphone - $2200; Boss DR-5 Rhythym Section Drum Machine - $200; Shure PSM600 Personal Stereo Monitor System - $975; Samson Mic with Samson UGH Synth 32 - $500. If you're interested, come down and see them for yourself. More information can be provided upon request.

Oh, yes, if you are interested in selling your wares in the Marketplace at the Longest Days Streetfair (June 21 to July 21, 2006), please note that the Longest Days Marketplace is currently seeking expressions of interest. The market will be a central space where artists, artisans, and other vendors can display their product in a festival setting. There will be concerts, artist demonstrations, and a variety of special events occurring near the market area. Vendors are encouraged to spend the whole month, celebrating and showcasing our incredible and diverse Northern talents. Weekly and daily rates are available, and a covered venue with table and two chairs are provided. If you would like to sign up, please come down to Triple J's to pick up a brochure and application form, or call Guin Lalena at (867) 668-6397, email at lalena@yknet.ca .

Well folks, that's all she wrote! We want to see more people getting involved with their community, especially their music community - so get out and volunteer! There are many benefits to volunteering, including free shows, free food, free drinks - and memories that'll last a lifetime! Call us today!

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