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East Coast Night with Fraid Knot

Meet Fraid Knot – a band once dubbed by a local journalist, “western Canada’s hardest working ambassadors of contemporary Celtic music.” Influenced by the sounds of the musical pioneers who’ve journeyed down this path before, the band’s distinctive “Celt” sound is defined by the eclectic mix of musical personalities that have come together to create what we know today as Fraid Knot. Calmer than the Drop Kick Murphy’s, edgier than Great Big Sea, happier than the Pogues and still traditional enough to please the ear of many a purist, Fraid Knot truly bridges the gap between Celtic and Rock. The band is a technical, high energy group of musicians who embrace elements from Scottish, Irish and of course Canadian music to serve up their own unique “knotified” sound that is present in both original music as well as their interpretation of Celtic classics.

Always a fan favorite in the Canadian west, the release of the band’s debut album “Hoist the Sails” placed Fraid Knot firmly on the international stage with media coverage, radio play and album sales extending throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. 2011’s follow up recording entitled “A Pint of Trad” was a nod to the band’s roots and their mutual love of traditional Celtic music.  Originally intended to be solely “cover” songs, one original, (the gentle lament, “Meet Me Tonight”) snuck on to the disc as it fit stylistically.  In a testament to the bands strong songwriting, this track has become the unofficial single from this endeavor and has been warmly embraced by fans and radio stations alike.

Despite the widespread interest of the last two albums, the bands live show is still the basis for the Knot’s continual success.  The high energy and incredible tempo of their performance combined with the groups musical abilities and flawless vocal harmonies give a polished, professional show that continues to captivate their audiences over a decade into their celebrated career.  Fraid Knot has truly stood the test of time and shows no signs of slowing down…

Doors: 7PM

Show: 8PM

Tickets: $20

Proceed from this event will go to the Ride for Mom, which is a motorcycle ride on May 11, 2019 beginning and ending here at Blackjacks Roadhouse. The Ride for Mom will then give the to the Edmonton Domestic Violence Shelters Engage to help raise awareness and put an end to domestic violence.

Blackjacks Show & Shine and Swap Meet

Shine up that chrome, put the pedal to the metal, and roll on down to Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room on May 25th, 2019 for the Blackjacks Show & Shine and Swap Meet proudly sponsored by the Mainstreet Cruisers and The Edmonton Street Rod Association.

There will be a 50/50 Draw, Awards, and Door Prizes, so bring the family for what promises to be a fantastic day.

For information regarding the Car Show, please contact Glen Ferko at 780-232-6105 or edmontonstreetrod@gmail.com.

If you want a table for the Swap Meet, please contact Ken Dalton at 780-480-9044, or ktdalton@shaw.ca

Registration: 10AM – 12PM
Show: 12PM – 4PM

Steak & Steam Whistle Mondays

If you don’t feel like cooking on a Monday, we’ve got the best dinner deal in town. Come fill you belly down here at Blackjacks from 5PM-9PM to get yourself a steak, Caesar salad, fries, and a piece of garlic toast for $12.95. You can also wash it down with a $6 pint of Steam Whistle.

Third Annual Motorcycle Fashion Show! Save The Date

On April 6th, 2019, the Edmonton Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Community & Blackjacks Roadhouse are hosting the Third Annual Motorcycle Fashion Show. If you missed it last year, you’ll want to get your tickets before they sell out.

Come join us to watch models strut their stuff on the catwalk wearing the latest motorcycle fashions from the 11 sponsors who’ve come on board this year. You’ll see wear from Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, Honda, Suzuki, and many more. But, don’t forget, after the fashion show, The Danita Lynn Band will be hitting the stage.

Vendors will also have booths set up to show off their gear and a few motorcycles, there will be a silent auction, and a 50/50 draw. Proceeds from this event are going to our Veterans and the Kipnis Centre.

Come show your support, cheer on our models, and help us raise money for a great cause.

Doors: 6:30PM

Show: 7PM

Tickets: $25

Songs From The Hip Tribute by Campfire Heroes

There’s nothing tragic about A Night with The Hip. It’s just going to be those Canadiana sing-a-long tunes you’ve been listening to for years. That’s why Blackjacks Roadhouse and The Motorcycle Ride for Dad are welcoming Campfire Heroes to hit the big stage. So, On May 4^th, 2019, come on down to Blackjacks for what’s going to be an incredible night. There’s going to be a 100+ item silent auction, a live auction, a 50/50 draw, and loads of music.

Doors: 6PM

Show: 7PM

Tickets: $20

Third Annual Ride for Mom. Save The Date!

The Ride for Mom is a motorcycle event to raise awareness for domestic violence through a one day motorcycle ride.
Our goal is to assist the Edmonton Domestic Violence Shelters Engage (EDVSE) to end domestic violence. Over 10,000 women, their children, and seniors were assisted by EDVSE member shelters in 2015 and 2016,  2017, and only increasing in 2018.

Too often, those faced with situations of abuse feel they have no voice. The Ride for Mom is the voice to help victims regain control of their lives and to live in a world free of domestic violence.

Please join us on Saturday, May 11th, 2019 to help raise funds to give a voice to those who need it most. The ride will begin and end at Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room, which is located at 2110 Sparrow Drive in Nisku, Alberta.

Price: $30

Breakfast & Registration: 8AM – 10AM
Kickstands Up: 10:30AM
Awards & Speeches: When Riders Return to Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room.

Route Map Coming Soon!

Note: Breakfast is included with the price of registration.

For more details visit www.rideformom.ca, or visit the official Ride for Mom Facebook Page.

Steak & Steam Whistle

Every Monday from 5PM-9PM, come on down to Blackjacks Roadhouse for Steak & Steam Whistle. For only $12.95, you get a 6oz. steak cooked just how you like it, crispy golden fries, mouth watering Caesar salad, and a slice of savory garlic toast. To top that off, you can get yourself a cold pint of Steam Whistle for only $6. Add that up, and you’re only paying $18.95 to stuff your belly and quench your thirst.

Bike Night

Tuesday Night Bike Night is back folks. Rev those engines and ride on out to Blackjacks Roadhouse every Tuesday from 5PM – 9PM all summer long. We’ve got our famous $6 burgers, 50/50 draws, charity poker runs, vendors galore, and a whole lot of great people.

Come down and join us. We promise you won’t find a better place to spend a Tuesday night.

Classic Car Nights

Sunday Seniors Buffet Special

Every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm, Blackjacks offers a buffet for seniors. For only $8.00, you can load up on some of delicious offerings. You never know what the chef will decide to cook, but we promise that it’ll always be delicious. So, come down to Blackjacks, bring your friends and family to enjoy some homestyle cooking.

We all have those nights where we want to spend time with people, but just don’t have the time or desire to make a great big meal that could feed an army. On those nights, we’ve got you covered down here at Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room.

If there’s a special event on, we’ll have it on our TVs. If you want to relax with a drink, we’ll serve up some for you and your group. If you want second, go on up and help yourself. If you want a bit of fun, we offer 30 fully-serviced VLTs. Is there a better way to spend a Sunday evening? We don’t think so.