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Pink Pop Party
2026-08-16 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada
The Pink Pop Party comes to The Palace on Sunday, August 16th at 12:00 p.m.

Sunday Jazz with Jonny Chavez Quartet
2026-08-16 10:15 - 12:15 | GULBAR YYC, 636 10 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R1C3, Canada
Kick back and vibe out with Jonny Chavez Quartet spinning smooth jazz tunes this Sunday morning.

This Sunday, the Jonny Chavez Quartet returns to GULBAR for an afternoon of jazz standards, smooth grooves, and modern favourites reimagined in a fresh jazz style 🎺
Led by Jonny Chavez on trumpet and vocals, the quartet brings together four talented Calgary musicians:
Jonny Chavez — Trumpet & Voice
Beau McCartney — Bass
Peter Strietman — Guitar
Alejandro Torres Cala — Keys
Expect expressive trumpet, warm vocals, rich guitar and keys, and a lively rhythm section — the perfect soundtrack for cocktails, dinner, and a relaxed Sunday afternoon. The group has performed at GULBAR several times, and we’re always happy to welcome them back.
📅 Sunday, August 16
🚪 Doors open at 4:00 PM
🎶 Show: 4:15–6:15 PM
📍 GULBAR — 636 10 Ave SW
🎟 $7 in advance until August 15 | $10 at the door
🔞 18+
We definitely recommend joining us — grab your tickets and reserve a table in advance at gulbar.ca.

SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL: CONNOR GRANT BAND (ACOUSTIC SET) & JOLENE MARIE
2026-08-15 13:30 - 16:00 | The Attic Bar & Stage, 1413 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Canada
Live Vibes at The Attic on the Music Mile in historic Inglewood

CONNOR GRANT WITH JAIDEN RILEY
Join us for an intimate evening of world-class music in one of the city’s coziest venues, right on Music Mile. Numerous times a month, Juno Award Winner Scott Morin curates and hosts a rotating lineup of top-tier musicians and songwriters – both instrumentalists and vocalists – from Calgary, across Canada and around the world. All shows are guaranteed to feature incredible voices, songs and storytelling from the best in the city, all in the setting of the coolest little spot in town.
This series is meant to give Calgary soulful music fans a chance to hear specially-curated concerts and ensembles that you will not hear anywhere else. Each show is an experience filled with memorable moments, mixed with a venue offering specially created cocktails and an incredible menu of pizza and pasta.
🕢 | Saturday August 15, 2026 | 7:30 PM Show Time | Two Sets of Music | Happy hour starts at 5pm 😉
📍 The Attic
Note:
Get your tickets under the SAME NAME, no reservation required ! Your table will be ready 1 hour prior to showtime.
If you plan on arriving earlier, OR if you accidentally purchase your tickets under different names, just send us a note at hello@theatticyyc.ca so we know to seat you together or have your table ready earlier.
Come early for a seat, stay late for the vibe. Whether you’re a lifelong country lover or just looking for something new, this night is not to be missed.

Highlights

2 hours 30 minutes
under 16 with parent or legal guardian
In person
Free parking
Doors at 6:30 PM
Refunds up to 5 days before event

Tom Phillips
2026-08-15 08:00 - 10:00 | The Ironwood, 1229 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Canada
Survivor and singer of cautionary tales. You want it, you got it from Tom Phillips, whose career’s turned itself inside out so often that at times he appears to be a shape shifter. During the past few years, Phillips’ transformation was also physical as he swapped alcohol for coffee and his trademark cowboy boots and shirts for polished shoes and tailored suits. But appearances distract, and Phillips is no shape shifter: if you took a musical x-ray during every incarnation, you’d find song writing as the bedrock under the suits, boots, cowboy hats and skin. Which explains why revered blues artist Eric Bibb covered Phillips’ touchstone tune, Ribbons and Bows, on one of his albums. An esteemed statesperson of the Calgary music scene, Phillips earned his laurels over decades. He recorded with Gordon Lightfoot’s band in Toronto before releasing several albums, both live and in studio, with his legendary long time honky-tonk band The Men of Constant Sorrow (MOCS). He also released an acoustic solo album, paid homage to Hank Williams on the Sorrow Bound project, and smashed his comfort zone with a daring, darling album of cover songs from punk and rock territory. He’s often found anchoring musical gatherings that celebrate the songs of Haggard, Dylan, Springsteen and Lightfoot. The evolution continues on his most recent work with the D.T.’s (Difficult Transitions). The band formed serendipitously at bars and open stages, learning Phillips’ most recent songs onstage just in time for his last record. With MOCS veteran Tim Leacock (The Co-Dependents), Ian Grant (Art Bergmann, Cat Ranch), Geoff Brock and sisters Shaye and Sydney Zadravec, the D.T.’s translate Phillips’ songs into live performances that deliver musical delights which offer style without flash. So take a musical walk with Phillips and gaze at life through his seasoned eyes. He’s got it covered with a hundred songs that undress truths so simple they’re frightening. Ever cheated on a lover, driven home drunk, been bucked off your horse, or been the last person in the bar when the lights came up? If you’ve been stranded on the highway, woken up in the wrong bed, walked home barefoot in a ball gown in the morning rain, or wished you could have a re-do on any of these choices, Phillips has a song for you. MLW

Highlights

Art type: Live Music
Music type: Original Music
What this Artist plays most of the time

Genre: CountrySinger/SongwriterWestern
Home base: Calgary
Appeals most (but not limited) to: Appeals to anyone who likes a good honky tonk song.

WHERE: Ironwood Stage & Grill
WHEN: August 15, 2026
TIME: 2:00pm – 4:00
NO COVER

Hunger Flower, Education Party, Emblematics
2026-08-14 20:00 - 2026-08-15 00:00 | Palomino, 109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada
Hunger Flower, Education Party, Emblematics
Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Friday August 14, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm
Admission: $15.00 advance at www.showpass.com
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!
Hunger Flower
not moody, just marginalised ominous modern alt. rock
https://www.hungerflower.com https://www.instagram.com/hungerflower
Education Party
Electronic Folk, Synth Rock, Soul
https://educationpartyband.com
https://www.instagram.com/educationpartyband
Emblematics
Indie Dream Pop, Shoegaze
https://emblematicsband.com
https://www.instagram.com/emblematicsband
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!

MRG Live Presents: Meltt
2026-08-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Commonwealth, 731 10 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada
Meltt plays at The Commonwealth on Friday, August 14. Doors are at 7:00, tickets are $33.26.

Jessie Dans
2026-08-14 15:00 - 17:00
Jessie Dans is a rising pop-soul artist, blending smooth vocals with modern production and emotionally driven song writing. Based in Calgary, AB – Jessie delivers a sound that sits between contemporary pop and soulful R&B, creating music that feels both intimate and radio-ready. With a growing fan base and captivating live performances, Jessie Dans is quickly establishing herself as an artist to watch.

Date
Friday, August 14, 2026

Time
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Venue
The Banquet – University District
3953 University Ave NW #220,, Calgary, AB

J. Plank
2026-08-13 19:30 - 21:30
Singer-songwriter and lap steel guitarist J. Plank hits the legendary King Eddy stage on August 13.
About J. Plank:
J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn) is a BC-based, internationally touring singer-songwriter and master of the lap steel guitar. Known for soulful vocals, dynamic stagecraft, and a sound that bridges roots, blues, and folk, he has spent decades captivating audiences.

Chiodos: It's Not You, It's Me Tour
2026-08-09 18:00 - 22:00 | The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada

Jazz Standards with Alan Brecker
2026-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | GULBAR YYC, 636 10 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R1C3, Canada
Spend your Sunday evening with Alan Brecker, an experienced Calgary pianist whose repertoire spans jazz standards, lounge, blues, funk, Latin music, and more. His performances are all about timeless melodies, smooth piano, and an easygoing atmosphere. Doors are at 4:00pm, performance starts at 6:00pm.

Sunset in Lagos – Afro R&B Rooftop Experience
2026-08-09 10:00 - 16:00
Sunset, skyline & Afro R&B. Join us August 9 at Charbar Rooftop for an unforgettable summer experience.

As the sun goes down, the vibes go up!
In collaboration with Icarusound, Madiba Riddim returns with Sunset in Lagos! A rooftop day party blending the smooth sounds of Afro R&B with the energy of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and soulful rhythms. Think golden hour in Lagos, surrounded by great music, beautiful people, handcrafted cocktails, and one of Calgary’s best rooftop views.
Whether you’re catching a vibe with friends, celebrating a birthday, or just looking for the perfect summer Sunday, this is where you’ll want to be.
🌅 Vibes to Expect

Afro R&B
Afrobeats
Amapiano
Afro Soul
R&B edits & remixes
Feel-good summer anthems

🎧 Music By

Femi B.G
FAJ
Mandee Moone

🎤 Hosted By

Kojay

📍 Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 9
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Charbar Rooftop 618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary
Dress Code
Summer rooftop fits encouraged. Come looking your best and ready for sunset.
Gather your crew, grab your tickets early, and experience the perfect fusion of Afro and R&B in the heart of Calgary.
Golden hour. Rooftop views. Afro R&B all evening. Welcome to Sunset in Lagos.

Jonny Chavez Plays Covers
2026-08-08 20:30 - 23:00 | Heliopolis Social Cafe, 817 1 St SW, Calgary, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music as Jonny Chavez takes the stage! Accompanied by Beau McCartney and Julio Cesar Ginter-Agreda, the lineup promises a high-energy night packed with dynamic takes on your favorite cover tunes.
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and settle in for a fantastic night of live performance. Tickets are $10.00, all proceeds go to the musicians.

Cult Crime, Brass Lip, Suburban Pagans and Low Blow
2026-08-08 20:00 - 2026-08-09 00:00 | Palomino, 109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada
Cult Crime, Brass Lip, Suburban Pagans and Low Blow
Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club / UPSTAIRS
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Saturday August 8, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm
Admission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!
Cult Crime (Toronto)
garage punk rock n roll
https://cultcrimeband.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/cultcrimeband
Brass Lip
scrappy power pop
https://brasslip.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/brasslip
Suburban Pagans
punk n roll
https://neontasterecords.bandcamp.com/album/venereal-demonstration
Low Blow
Snotty hardcore punk
https://www.instagram.com/lowblowband
https://neontasterecords.bandcamp.com/album/money-fetish
Ugly Pop
https://www.instagram.com/uglypoprecords
Neon Taste
https://www.instagram.com/neon.taste.records
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!

Bluebird Telegraph
2026-08-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Congress Coffee, 215 36 Ave NE, Calgary, Canada
Baking up a mixture of jazz, classic country, bluegrass, and folk — or whole, flavourful sets of each genre, depending on the occasion — Craig Galambos (gypsy jazz guitar) and Laurie Anne Fuhr (upright bass, vocals) offer delicious rearrangements of familiar tunes and quirky originals, all in feel-good, old-timey style. Blossom Dearie meets Django Reinhardt in a candle-lit Parisian speakeasy. Tickets are $10.00.

90's Winona // Lenny BRD // Aftertaste // Swayze
2026-08-08 19:00 - 2026-08-09 00:00 | LoopHole Coffee Bar, 1040 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada
90’s Winona, Lenny BRD, Aftertaste and Swayze brought to you by Black Ice
Where: Loophole Coffee Bar
When: Saturday, August 8th
Doors: 7:00 PM Bands: 8:00PM
Tickets: $20 at the door

Ripcordz @ Dickens w/ Shorts & Pagans of Northumberland
2026-08-08 14:00 - 18:00 | Dickens Calgary, 1000 9 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2Y6, Canada
Saturday August 8th
Ripcordz from Montreal with support from Calgary punks Shorts and Pagans of Northumberland
Dickens
Tickets are 20$
Doors at 8PM bands at 9PM
Ripcordz should need no introduction. Forming in the 1980s in Montreal, this band has been performing ever since their inception and has become royalty in the Canadian punk scene. This August they’ll be making their return to Calgary and bringing two of our finest punk rock bands to the stage with them (Shorts and Pagans of Northumberland).

Presented by Rampant Slime Productions

ATLAS BLOOM
2026-08-08 13:30 - 19:30 | GULBAR YYC, 636 10 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R1C3, Canada
ATLAS BLOOM, hosted by Le’Baldt and Jumpgåt Rxcords, is an artist-centred Scouting Combine designed to offer performers an arena to celebrate their craft. The setting will be lush, the dress code is vibrant colours.
Music Lineup: RIVERSTEADY. SAINT HESTON, HipHip Thursday, Ys Dmack, AMARIE, Archie Sound (DJ)
Starts: August 08, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Ends: August 09, 2026 at 01:30 AM
Timezone: Mountain Time (Canada)
Place: GULBAR

Cas Jade
2026-08-07 20:30 - 22:30 | King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Canada
Alt-rocker Cas Jade brings her unforgettable full-band show to the legendary King Eddy stage on August 7.
About Cas Jade:
Cas Jade is an alternative rock artist based in Calgary, Alberta, known for powerful vocals, cinematic sound, and emotionally driven storytelling. Blending ethereal textures with raw, immersive production, her music explores themes of transformation, resilience, identity, and the duality of human nature

Cat Power: The Greatest Tour
2026-08-07 19:00 - 22:30 | The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada

Cask Sessions: Stolen Moon & The Galacticas
2026-08-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Village Brewery, 5000 12a Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5K9, Canada
Friday August 7th
Cask Sessions presents: Stolen Moon & The Galacticas
Village Brewery
15$ in Advance 20$ at doors
Village Brewery Cask Sessions presents two of Calgarys most charismatic band: Stolen Moon and The Galacticas. Both bands are both incredibly friendly and incredibly fun, so any fan of classic style rock or nerd infused pop punk will have a field day at this event.

Tickets will be available on the website below
https://villagebrewery.com/community-events/

Darren Johnson
2026-08-07 11:00 - 13:00 | The Blues Can, 1429 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Canada
For the last ten years, Darren has been a fixture on the Canadian blues and roots scene – working with the likes of Amos Garrett, Tim Williams, Jim Byrnes, John Lee Saunders, and The Blind Boys of Alabama to name a few. His music has been described as “somewhere in between Tom Waits and Leon Redbone, Howlin’ Wolf and Willie Nelson”. His songwriting is simple, yet deals with everyday situations for everyday people. His sound is a throwback to yesteryear, one may find themselves deceived by the contrast between what they are hearing verses what they are seeing… Hailing from Okotoks Alberta, Darren spends most of his time touring the western provinces of Canada as either a solo or duo act. Eastern Canada has received only a limited taste of Darren’s music – tours in 2004, 2006 and 2008 garnered favorable responses. European audiences were introduced via a “mini” tour in 2003. Four albums later, Darren’s music has reached throughout the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Australia through CD sales.
WHERE: The Blues Can
WHEN: Friday August 7, 2026
TIME: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Happy Hour)

Fraser Wayne with Carter Felker
2026-08-06 19:30 - 21:30 | King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Canada
Graveyard country-rocker Fraser Wayne joins forces with folk-country songwriter Carter Felker at the historic King Eddy on August 6.
Fraser Wayne:
A cowpoke of many hats – you can catch Fraser playing an intimate solo set at your local dive bar, or headlining festivals with a full backing band – always blending their country / rock n roll influences with honest-to-the-bone lyricism.
Carter Felker :
Intricacy is often overlooked when accompanied by the sort of plain-spoken straight talk fashioned by Calgary singer-songwriter Carter Felker. Evoking the memory of such luminaries as Clark, Van Zandt and Prine, Felker’s nimble self-accompaniment neatly underscores the raw, universal themes he brings to life with his reedy tenor.

Design Week
2026-08-06 - 2026-08-07 | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary, Canada
Design Week Calgary is a city-wide festival celebrating the impact of design on everyday life.
Featuring talks, exhibitions, tours, workshops, film screenings, and community events, the festival brings together designers, artists, businesses, and the public to explore ideas shaping Calgary’s future.
More information and tickets:
designweekcalgary.com

MRG Live presents Anna Tivel With Sam Weber
2026-08-05 19:00 - 2026-08-06 00:00 | Palomino, 109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada
Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Wednesday August 5, 2026
Doors: 7:00pm / Action 8:00pm
Admission: $20.00 advance at https://admitone.com
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!
Anna Tivel
Anna Tivel is an Oregon based songwriter who grounds her work in the quiet stories of everyday life. She’s a keen and detailed observer, and the characters that move through her lyrics come alive in small moments of beauty and struggle. With seven full length albums out on Portland’s beloved Fluff & Gravy Records, Anna has been likened to a short story writer and praised by Pitchfork, NPR, Rolling Stone, Billboard and others for her vivid and attentive songs.
“Tivel’s characters are both common and unforgettable,” Ann Powers of NPR writes, “ She possesses a genuine poet’s sense that words matter more than persona, or a showy performance. Her images linger, and become populated with the energy of the real.”
https://www.annativel.com
https://annativel.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/annativel
Sam Weber
Sam Weber (born October 26, 1992), is a Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, music producer and recording engineer. His own recorded works and collaborations with Bahamas, Madison Cunningham, and producers Robbie Lackritz and Tyler Chester have yielded millions of streams.
https://samweber.fun
https://webermusic.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/samwebermusic
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT

Kataklysm, Six Feet Under, Wormhole, Snakepit
2026-08-04 18:00 - 2026-08-05 00:00 | arrowhead, 4630 Macleod Trl, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5E8, Canada
Kataklysm
https://www.kataklysm.ca
https://www.facebook.com/kataklysm
https://www.instagram.com/kataklysmband/
Six Feet Under
https://www.facebook.com/sixfeetunder
https://sixfeetunder.bandcamp.com/
Wormhole
https://www.facebook.com/wormholemetal
https://www.instagram.com/wormholetechslam/
Snakepit
https://www.instagram.com/snakepitab/
https://snakepitab.bandcamp.com

The Infirmariers, Retrofit and Double Rider
2026-08-01 20:00 - 2026-08-02 00:00 | Palomino, 109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada
The Infirmariers, Retrofit and Double Rider
Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Saturday August 1st, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 8:30pm
Admission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!
The Infirmariers
Alternative Folk Rock
https://theinfirmaries.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/theinfirmaries
Retrofit
Psychedelic Folk Rock
https://retroretrofit.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/fitretrofit
Double Rider
Rockin’ Blues and Garage
https://www.instagram.com/doubleriderofficial
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!

The Infirmariers, Retrofit and Double Rider
2026-08-01 20:00 - 2026-08-02 00:00 | Palomino, 109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada
The Infirmariers, Retrofit and Double Rider
Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Saturday July 25, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 8:30pm
Admission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!
The Infirmariers
Alternative Folk Rock
https://theinfirmaries.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/theinfirmaries
Retrofit
Psychedelic Folk Rock
https://retroretrofit.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/fitretrofit
Double Rider
Rockin’ Blues and Garage
https://www.instagram.com/doubleriderofficial
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!

Canmore Folk Fest 2026
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-04
Set against the skyline of the Canadian Rockies, the Canmore Folk Music Festival returns August 1–3, 2026. As Alberta’s longest-running folk festival, this year’s event serves as the grand prelude to the festival’s upcoming 50th-anniversary,
promising an immersive weekend of world-class music, mountain culture, and unscripted magic.

The 49th edition maintains the festival’s fierce commitment to Canadian talent while weaving in international sounds that push the boundaries of the “folk” genre:
● Mainstage Performances: Sarah Harmer, William Prince, Wild Rivers, The Felice Brothers, Begonia, and Steve Poltz.
● Global Roots & Discovery: Ahmed Moneka (Iraq/Toronto), Caamaño and Ameixeiras (Spain), and Miko Marks (USA).
● Local Legends & The Cohort: Celebrating Bow Valley brilliance with The Three Sisters, Twonees, Cave Arcade, Sandy LeCour, Nurdjana, and Side Hustle.

Grab your tarp, find your spot, and soak in the sounds of Alberta’s longest-running music festival.

Get your tickets today!

Studebaker John: Old School Rockin'
2026-07-31 21:00 - 2026-08-01 00:00 | The Blues Can, 1429 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Canada
9pm Showtime, seating opens at 7:30pm
$10 Pre-Sale or $15 Day Of Show.
Call 403-262-2666 to make Reservations. Or email us your number: info@thebluescan.com. Or just take a chance & come on down!
Taking his stage name from an automobile he once owned, Studebaker John Grimaldi was a product of the vibrant blues scene of Chicago’s West Side. Becoming a fixture at the open-air flea markets in the Maxwell Street area — a venue for countless blues buskers — he began focusing on harmonica after catching performances from the likes of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson; after taking in a Hound Dog Taylor club date, Grimaldi also turned to guitar. He formed the blues-rock band the Hawks during the early ’70s as a showcase for his reedy vocals, primal harp sound, and blistering slide guitar skills, and in the years to follow also developed into a fine songwriter.
