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Fensala Hall Concert Series presents Lynne Hanson with guitarist Steve Pineo on Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 pm
Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Lynne Hanson’s brand of porch music with a little red dirt can turn on a dime from a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp from one song to the next. Her hard living music has garnered her the nickname “Canada’s Queen of Americana.” And while her deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it’s the poetry of her lyrics that really sets her apart.
Winner of two Canadian Folk Music Awards, Hanson is known for her high energy, roots guitar driven live performances, whether playing solo or with her band the Good Intentions. She has an uncanny way of connecting with her audience with an authenticity that is as entertaining as it is disarming.
Fensala Hall is located at 24 Main Avenue, Markerville, Alberta T0M 1M0. Tickets are $35 pp and available online at historicmarkerville.com/tickets
Fensala Hall Concert Series is an annual fundraising event for Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society in support of ongoing projects and maintenance of the historic properties they look after, including Markerville Creamery, Lutheran Church, Buttermaker's House, and Fensala Hall. Thank you for supporting SGSIS! Sponsored in part by Red Deer County and Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE JAN. 19TH! Apply now for SNORRI PLUS or 2026 SNORRI PROGRAMS!
THE SNORRI PROGRAM
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 weeks)
Open to Americans and Canadians of Icelandic descent ages 20-30
Scholarships available!
Application deadline: Monday, January 19
SNORRI PLUS
August 17-31, 2026 (2 weeks)
Open to anyone age 30+, whether of Icelandic descent or just fascinated by Iceland – solo travelers, couples, families, friends.
Early bird registration deadline to receive a $200 USD discount: Monday, January 19
Final registration deadline: Monday, March 9
Details on participation fees for both programs, scholarship opportunities (younger Snorris only), and what’s included can be found at www.snorri.is along with links to apply online. The Snorri adventure tour next summer will be a whirlwind tour around the Ring Road. Snorri Plus will focus on wonderful West Iceland, with stops including the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula – and of course we’ll also go north to Skagafjörður to visit the Icelandic Emigration Center in Hofsós. As always, both programs will offer a rich cultural and educational program and a unique opportunity to experience your heritage up close.
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Tickets for the February 21st Fensala Hall Concert Series featuring Lynne Hanson are available at tinyurl.com/FensalaTickets
The prolific songwriter has released nine studio albums along with two books of poetry over her 18 year solo career. She’s toured extensively across North America, Europe and the UK, and appeared at leading international festivals including Take Root (Netherlands), Glasgow Americana (Scotland), Maverick Festival (UK), Kerrville Folk Festival (US), and Winnipeg Folk Festival (Canada). She has also toured as support for Grammy-nominated artists like Gretchen Peters, Steve Forbert and Albert Lee.
"One of the most beautiful and interesting voices of the entire Americana scene of the last ten years.” – Roots Highway (IT)
Lynne Hanson | Hip Like Cohen (2021)
youtu.be/yhkUN1ObNLw?feature=shared
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The new year rolled into Markerville with fog and overcast skies, but it certainly dressed up the scenery.
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First Deadline is January 19th!Applications are now open for the 2026 SNORRI and SNORRI PLUS PROGRAMS!
THE SNORRI PROGRAM
June 14 to July 19, 2026 (5 weeks)
Open to Americans and Canadians of Icelandic descent ages 20-30 — Scholarships available!
Application deadline: Monday, January 19
SNORRI PLUS
August 17-31, 2026 (2 weeks)
Open to anyone age 30+, whether of Icelandic descent or just fascinated by Iceland – solo travelers, couples, families, friends.
Early bird registration deadline to receive a $200 USD discount: Monday, January 19
Final registration deadline: Monday, March 9
Details on participation fees for both programs, scholarship opportunities (younger Snorris only), and what’s included can be found at www.snorri.is along with links to apply online. The Snorri adventure tour next summer will be a whirlwind tour around the Ring Road. Snorri Plus will focus on wonderful West Iceland, with stops including the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula – and of course we’ll also go north to Skagafjörður to visit the Icelandic Emigration Center in Hofsós. As always, both programs will offer a rich cultural and educational program and a unique opportunity to experience your heritage up close.
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Tickets for the February 21st Fensala Hall Concert Series featuring Lynne Hanson are available at tinyurl.com/FensalaTickets
Lynne Hanson released her tenth studio album “Just A Poet” in Spring 2024. The album has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year.
“Hanson is now firmly established as Canada’s best Americana singer, Just a Poet, no, she is a whole lot more than that.” – Country Music People Magazine (UK)
Lynne Hanson – Light In Me (2023)
youtu.be/u7sM1WAJ0nA
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🥗🧠 FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Rural Outreach Supports
FREE Age‑Friendly Program (55+)
Join us for our next Food for Thought gathering — a welcoming space for connection, conversation, and learning over a delicious lunch.
📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Markerville Fensala Hall
💲 FREE to attend!
This session’s topic is Rural Outreach Supports — a great opportunity to learn about local resources, ask questions, and discover what services are available to support wellbeing, independence, and community connection in rural areas.
🍽️ Enjoy lunch, good company, and meaningful discussion in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
👉 Register today:
🔗 rdcounty.ca/programs
📞 403‑350‑2150
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Tickets for the February 21st Fensala Hall Concert Series featuring Lynne Hanson are available at tinyurl.com/FensalaTickets
"Lynne Hanson is a hard-driving performer, who assumes true ownership of her music and she's gooooood … she had the crowd mesmerized!" – Elaina Martin, Westfest
The Ottawa-based, Americana songwriter is known for her high energy roots guitar driven live performances with an authenticity that's as entertaining as it is disarming.
Lynne Hanson | Long Way Home
youtu.be/AEoKlqRrUvE?si=xgdkkjaUB8e4J4EM
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