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SUMMARY:Taylor Centre Presents Royal Wood and Fortunate Ones: Have a Heart Tour
DESCRIPTION:Royal Wood & Fortunate Ones – Have a Heart TourTuesday\, May 5\, 20268:00PM-10:00PMBella Concert Hall Calgary\, AB \nTickets on sale at taylorcentre.ca \nSinger\, songwriter and multi instrumentalist Royal Wood returns with his deeply personal new album Dear John\, available now everywhere. Described as “a letter to himself\,” the record reunites him with five time Grammy winning mixer Ryan Freeland (Bonnie Raitt\, Ray LaMontagne) and features Grammy winning musicians Ash Soan and Hutch Hutchinson. Wood’s music continues to connect with listeners around the world\, with more than 30 million streams. Since being named iTunes Songwriter of the Year\, Royal has continued to evolve and refine his craft\, building on a career that includes two Top 30 albums\, multiple JUNO nominations\, five Canadian Folk Music Award nods and a Number 1 added song at Hot AC radio. His previous album What Tomorrow Brings was up for consideration for Best Folk Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Royal Wood remains one of Canada’s most compelling and consistently innovative singer songwriters. \nFortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland. Celebrated for their harmony-entwined songs of hope\, resilience\, and the human condition and their joyfully disarming live shows\, they have toured relentlessly\, bringing their open-hearted performances to thousands of people across North America and beyond. Catherine and Andrew have been busy since the release of their debut album The Bliss in 2015 – thousands of miles\, hundreds of shows\, award winning albums and scores of fans have all been hallmarks of the success the duo has experienced since their humble beginnings in St. John’s. The Bliss was nominated for a Juno Award and landed two #1 singles on CBC Radio 2’s Top 20. On their sophomore album Hold Fast\, the title track hit #1 on the CBC Music Top 20 Chart. \n 
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/taylor-centre-presents-royal-wood-and-fortunate-ones-have-a-heart-tour/
LOCATION:Bella Concert Hall\, 18 Mt Royal Cir SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Folk,Staff Picks
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SUMMARY:National Music Centre Launches PlayLab: a Free Hands-On Music Playground
DESCRIPTION:Interactive community space to transform visitors from observers into active music-makers on May 6th \nThe National Music Centre (NMC) is unveiling PlayLab\, a new interactive environment designed to turn visitors from observers into active music-makers. Opening May 6 on the main floor of Studio Bell\, the space is free and accessible to all. \nPlayLab is a space to explore\, experiment\, and make music together. This interactive exhibit and welcoming community hub offers something for everyone\, with connections to Grade 2 curriculum. It invites children\, families\, and multigenerational audiences to jump in and discover sound in their own way. \nThe experience unfolds across three connected zones. The first section features Strings\, Percussion\, Wind and Electronicinstruments\, allowing visitors to explore different instrument types and make connections to how vibration\, timbre\, and pitch are created through hands-on interaction. The Learn to Play area offers visitors a chance to pick up a ukulele and try it out for themselves\, with the voice of local musician and educator Jason Valleau guiding their beginner or advanced-level journey. Over at the Sound Stage\, everyone can become conductors of their own musical composition. By placing a hand over a tube\, visitors can activate or layer an instrument into an evolving musical score. As multiple participants engage simultaneously\, the composition grows in complexity. Table-top instruments will provide experiences for our youngest visitors\, encouraging them to rattle and bang and make sound at their own level. \n“PlayLab was created in response to visitor demand for more musical experiences for young families – we listened and delivered\,” said Jesse Moffatt\, Senior Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the National Music Centre. “We’ve always wanted visitors to leave feeling like they can make music no matter their ability. PlayLab is about giving people permission to play\, and discover music in a fun\, accessible\, hands-on way. We’ve also made PlayLab part of our free main floor experience\, where anyone can drop in and get a taste of what National Music Centre is all about at no charge.” \nBeyond its role as an immersive exhibit\, PlayLab will serve as a flexible\, year-round community hub for a wide range of daytime programs and activities\, from workshops and instrument-building sessions to artist talks and informal music play days. Starting in the summer\, PlayLab will spill onto the streets outside at night through projections\, offering an animated expression of sound\, movement\, and creativity that reinforces Studio Bell’s presence as a living\, active space within the city. \nPlayLab is a food and beverage-friendly space on the main floor of Studio Bell. It is free and open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. \nPlayLab is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation. \nAbout National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique\nNational Music Centre (NMC) is a registered charity dedicated to amplifying the love\, sharing\, and understanding of music. More than a museum\, NMC focuses on five key areas: Exhibitions and Collections\, Artist and Professional Development\, Performance and Recording\, Education and Learning\, and Music and Wellness. From its headquarters at Studio Bell in the heart of Calgary’s East Village neighbourhood and satellite location in Montreal\, NMC celebrates Canada’s rich musical legacy\, honouring legendary artists\, nurturing new voices\, and bringing people together through music. NMC also houses a vast collection of rare instruments\, artifacts and memorabilia\, world-class recording studios\, and four national music halls of fame\, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame\, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame\, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame\, and Quebec’s Adisq Hall of Fame. National Music Centre marks its 10th anniversary as Canada’s home for music in 2026\, with a year-long lineup of exhibits\, events\, and programs planned. Visit studiobell.ca/10 to explore the full list of anniversary activities happening now through summer 2027. To check out the NMC experience online\, visit amplify.nmc.ca.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/national-music-centre-launches-playlab-a-free-hands-on-music-playground/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St. SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Staff Picks,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260509T220000
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SUMMARY:Encuentros: A Flamenco and Arabic Music Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Encuentros is a musical meeting of Flamenco and Arabic traditions.\nFeaturing traditional Flamenco and Arabic music and dance alongside fusion works\, the program explores the cultural exchanges and shared influences between these vibrant artistic traditions. \nThe performance brings together an ensemble of musicians and dancers whose traditions meet on stage in a vibrant exchange of rhythm and movement. Vocalist and flamenco dancer Annette Morcos leads the program\, performing in both Spanish and Arabic. She is joined by Michael Boyle on flamenco guitar\, Ayham Kardouh on oud\, Josiane Saba on qanun\, and Bob Fenske on percussion\, as well as dancers Jessica Peñalver-Côté and Anastassiia Alexander in interpreting flamenco movements\, alongside Arabic dance by Nico Hernandez and guest dancers. Together\, the artists create a rich soundscape where flamenco and Arabic musical traditions meet\, converse\, and inspire new artistic encounters. \n\nDate: Saturday May 9\, 2026\nTime: Doors open at 7:30 / Start time: 8:00 pm\nLocation: Lantern Community Church – 1401 10th Avenue S.E.\, Calgary\nPrice: $32 early bird until April 11 / $35 after April 11\n\nFor more information\, visit: https://www.showpass.com/encuentros/
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/encuentros-a-flamenco-and-arabic-music-dialogue/
LOCATION:Lantern Church\, 1401 10 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Live Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260509T233000
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SUMMARY:The Accused AD w/ Powerload\, Sick Ritual\, Disaster Relief
DESCRIPTION:Crossover thrash punks\, THE ACCUSED AD\, will be bringing their splatter classics to Calgary for the first time in decades this spring! \nPrice: $30 \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-accused-ad-w-powerload-sick-ritual-disaster-relief-tickets-1981408066866
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/the-accused-ad-w-powerload-sick-ritual-disaster-relief/
LOCATION:Dickens\, 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Punk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T203000
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DESCRIPTION:Perspective Film Series:\nThe Animatrix (2003)\nMay 10\n5:30 PM | Dome Theatre\n\n\n\nThe Animatrix (2003) is an anthology of nine animated short films that expand upon the Matrix universe\, exploring its mythology\, the machine war\, and life inside the simulation. Conceived by the Wachowskis\, it covers the history of the machines\, human resistance\, and glitches within the system \nCountry: US\, Japan \n102 minutes\, in Japanese and English with English subtitles \nDisclaimer: This film contains some difficult subject matter\, including violence and nudity\, which may be triggering for some viewers. \nFREE for members. Non-members: $10—your ticket to this screening includes admission to Contemporary Calgary. Our galleries are open from 12-5 PM for viewing prior to attending the program.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/105847/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260512T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
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SUMMARY:GATECREEPER w/ ETERNAL\, DYING REMAINS and MISYRION
DESCRIPTION:ConcertWorks & Project 23 Present\nGATECREEPER w/ ETERNAL\, DYING REMAINS & MISYRION\n\n\nTue\, 12 May\, 6:30 PM MDT\n\n\nTICKETS: $42 (fees included) \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nGATECREEPER\nhttps://www.facebook.com/gatecreeper\nhttps://www.instagram.com/gatecreeper/ETERNAL \nhttps://www.facebook.com/Eternalbandaz\nhttps://www.instagram.com/eternalbandaz/ \nDYING REMAINS\nhttps://www.facebook.com/dyingremains/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/dying.remains/ \nMISYRION\nhttps://www.instagram.com/misyrion_\nhttps://misyrion.bandcamp.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/gatecreeper-w-eternal-dying-remains-dickens-pub-tickets/14741833
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/gatecreeper-w-eternal-dying-remains-misyrion/
LOCATION:Dickens\, 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Metal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260517T220000
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SUMMARY:The 28th Annual Fairy Tales: Queer Art & Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Access all 12 screenings at FTFF 2026—save with a Festival Pass & experience bold queer cinema all festival long!\n\n\n\nThe 28th annual Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival (FTFF)\, presented by the Calgary Queer Arts Society\, returns to Contemporary Calgary from May 13–17\, 2026\, bringing together 42 films from 20 countries in a vibrant celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ storytelling from around the world. \nOne of Canada’s longest-running queer film festivals\, Fairy Tales will showcase eight feature films and 34 short films spanning genres from documentary and narrative cinema to experimental shorts and musical film. \nExperience the Full Festival\nWith a Festival Pass\, you’ll get access to every screening—perfect for those looking to fully immerse themselves in the festival experience\, featuring12 bold\, boundary-pushing film screening events\, all celebrating queer storytelling from across Canada and around the world. \nFestival Pass Includes\n\nAccess to all 12 film screenings events\nEntry to screenings at Contemporary Calgary\nA curated journey through powerful\, diverse queer cinema\nThe flexibility to build your own festival schedule\n\nWhy Get a Festival Pass?\nIf you’re planning to attend 6 or more screenings\, the Festival Pass offers the best value. \nDiscover new filmmakers\, support queer artists\, and be part of a vibrant community experience! \nSave 15% off with the EARLY BIRD FESTIVAL PASS – valid until MAY 1st\n\n\n\n\nFestival Line Up (Tickets):\nWEDNESDAY\, MAY 13th\, 2026:\nStar Walker – 6:30 PM\nFeature Film: Star Walker \nTHURSDAY\, MAY 14th\, 2026:\nThe Secret of Me – 6:30 PM\nShort Film: Narmook\nFeature Film: The Secret of Me \nWarla – 9:00 PM\nFeature Film: Warla \nFRIDAY\, MAY 15th\, 2026:\nNIÑXS – 6:30 PM\nShort Film: Snakeskin\nFeature Film: NIÑXS \nMeat The Movie – 9:00 PM\nFeature Film: Meat The Movie \nSATURDAY\, MAY 16th\, 2026:\nProgrammer’s Choice – 1:00 PM\nShort Films: 8 Short Films \nAround The World – 3:30 PM\nShort Films: 6 Sort Films \nA Place Where I Belong – 6:30 PM\nShort Film: Linger\nFeature Film: A Place Where I Belong \nThe Deepest Space In Us – 9:00 PM\nShort Film: Daphne and Pol\nFeature Film: The Deepest Space In Us \nSUNDAY\, MAY 17th\, 2026\nYouth / Family – 1:00 PM\nShort Film: 7 Short Films \nFirsts – 3:30 PM\nShort Film: 7 Short Films \nSally! – 6:30 PM\nShort Film: Lenceria Milagros\nFeature Film: Sally! \n\n\n\n\nHow It Works (Important)\nYour Festival Pass gives you access to all screenings—but you must reserve a ticket for each film you plan to attend. \nFor each screening:\n\nSelect “Festival Passholder (Free – Pass Required)”\nComplete checkout to secure your seat\n\nWhen Arriving at Venue\, you will Need:\n\nYour Festival Pass\nYour Screening Ticket(s)\n\nBoth will be scanned at entry. \nPlan Ahead\n\nEach screening is limited to 193 seats\nReservations are first come\, first served\nSome screenings may sell out\n\nWe strongly recommend reserving your tickets as early as possible.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/the-28th-annual-fairy-tales-queer-art-film-festival/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 St SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260515T233000
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SUMMARY:Dandy Brewing Presents Bloodshoot Bill (MTL)\, Poisin Sucker (WPG)\, Amy Nelson and droogaloo
DESCRIPTION:Dandy Brewing Presents Bloodshot Bill (MTL)\, Poisin Sucker (WPG)\, Amy Nelson and droogaloo \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Friday May 15\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm\nAdmission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nBloodshot Bill (Montreal)\nFrom his first self-released album in 2001\, through sixteen more\, over thirty singles\, and collaborations with the likes of King Khan\, Mark Sultan\, Jon Spencer\, Deke Dickerson\, and the 5.6.7.8’s\, Bloodshot Bill has parlayed his unique blend of rockabilly\, R&B and garage rock into feverishly prolific productions that tap into the very roots of mutant rock’n’roll. As his reputation has grown\, Bloodshot Bill has been deemed a rockabilly wildman\, a primitive\, a seminal punk\, a throwback to the wild ‘50s\, and the deranged spirit of psychobilly madness. His latest album\, Psyche-o-Billy\, which will be released on Goner Records on November 24\, 2023\, exudes raw energy and authenticity via a frenzied\, stripped down soundscape that defies all rules and descriptions. \nA giant in the rockabilly/sleaze underworld\, thrilling crowds around the world for over two decades! \n“like Roy Orbison with a head injury” – John Waters. \nhttps://www.bloodshotbill.com\nhttps://bloodshotbill.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/bloodshotbill \nPoisin Sucker (Winnipeg)\nRaw’n’Trashy Garage Rock\nhttps://poisonsuckers.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/poisonsuckers \nAmy Nelson\nTumbleweed Psychedelic Garage Blues\nhttps://amynelsonmusic.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/amyflyingakite \ndroogaloo\nPuck Slapping Maple Sucker\nhttps://www.instagram.com/droogaloo \nDandy Brewing\nLtd. SMALL BATCH BEER 𝕰𝖘𝖙 2014\nhttps://thedandybrewingcompany.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/dandybrewing
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/dandy-brewing-presents-bloodshoot-bill-mtl-poisin-sucker-wpg-amy-nelson-and-droogaloo/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Blues,RnB,Rock,Rockabilly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
CREATED:20260324T182901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T182901Z
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SUMMARY:ILLUSTRATE THE PAST: USING PHOTOGRAPHS AND TEXTS
DESCRIPTION:Bring the past to life through traditional hand sketching using photography as a reference! This workshop\, led by artist Karen Jeane Mills\, will guide you through the theory and practice of transforming photos into hand sketches. You can expect an emphasis on local history\, Calgary art traditions\, and respectful representation while you explore a new\, old art style! All materials are provided. \nInspired to explore Calgary through new eyes? Pick up a copy of any of the maps on display from the gift shop and prepare to get to know the city in a whole new way! Registration also includes museum admission\, so feel free to explore the current exhibit\, Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Projectbefore the walk. \nThis is a FREE event. Registration is required.\nMay 16\n1:00-3:30 pm
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/illustrate-the-past-using-photographs-and-texts/
LOCATION:Lougheed House\, 707 13 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2R 0K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Non-Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
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SUMMARY:CHEER\, BITTER//WASHED\, THEE CANADIAN DISPATCH
DESCRIPTION:CHEER\, BITTER//WASHED\, THEE CANADIAN DISPATCH \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Saturday May 16\, 2026\nDoors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm\nAdmission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nCHEER\nPsychedelic Prog Rock\nhttps://cheertheband.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/cheertheband \nBITTER//WASHED\nPsych Garage Punk\nhttps://bitterwashed.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/bitter_washed \nTHEE CANADIAN DISPATCH\nExperimental Garbage Surf\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thee_canadian_dispatch
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/cheer-bitter-washed-thee-canadian-dispatch/
CATEGORIES:18+,Progressive Rock,Psychedelic Rock,Punk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260520T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260520T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
CREATED:20260303T193830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T193830Z
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SUMMARY:Béton Armé with guests
DESCRIPTION:Béton Armé with guests \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Wednesday May 20\, 2026\nDoors: 7:00pm / Action 8:00pm\nAdmission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nGeneral On-sale Date: Friday February 6\, 2026 @ 12pm MT\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nBéton Armé (Montreal)\nMontréal has always had an active music scene\, but it seems hard for bands to break out and reach wider audiences outside Canada. However\, when a band is able to break out\, they become the archetype for their respective sounds\, creating something entirely unique from familiar riffs and structures.Take VOIVOID’s sci-fi thrash and speed metal mutation from the 80s\, INEPSY’s motör-charged wasteland punk ‘n’ roll from the early 2000’s and now…BÉTON ARMÉ’s uplifting blend of Oi!\, punk and hardcore. While it seems most people are learning about the band through their recent tours—hitting cities in Europe\, USA\, Australia and Japan—they have been active since 2018\, meticulously dialing in their sound. \nInitially influenced by the skinhead scenes of France and Italy\, their new LP “Renaissance” borrows from sounds outside the subculture\, orchestrating harmonies to unite the punks\, skins and moshers. The comparison to L’INFANTERIE SAUVAGE is undeniable (they even cover “Les poings levés mais les poings liés”!) with odd song structures switching from slow melodies to fast punchy pogo beats. The Italian influence also still remains\, tapping into bands showcased on the “QUELLI CHE URLANO ANCHORA…” compilation (BASTA\, NABAT\, ROUGH\, etc…). However on this LP\, there is a subtle influence of early American hardcore bands\, adding more stomping rhythms and upping the pace of the songs. \nRenaissance is an excellent example of how a band can evolve their sound without losing the aspects that define them: razor sharps riffs\, unexpected disco drum syncopations and\, of course\, orchestral “Ohhhhhhs”. Every song verges on an anthem that will get stuck in your head for days. \nThis record truly is a “Renaissance”\, hopefully ushering in a new era of scene unity and positivity\, making you believe that together anything is possible. L’Union Fait La Force! – www.lavidaesunmus.com \nhttps://www.betonarmeband.com\nhttps://betonarmeoimtl.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/betonarme_514 \nIn 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. \nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/beton-arme-with-guests/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Hardcore,Metal,Punk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
CREATED:20260428T201724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T201724Z
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SUMMARY:Kate & The Comets
DESCRIPTION:Musical collective Kate & The Comets bring their funk-soul fusion to the legendary King Eddy stage on May 21. \n  \nTickets are $20 in Advance & $25 at the door
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/kate-the-comets/
LOCATION:King Eddy\, 438 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260521T233000
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CREATED:20260407T182743Z
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SUMMARY:Hard Charger\, Deathknell\, Divine Apprehension\, Narcissistic Necrosis
DESCRIPTION:Hard Charger\, Deathknell\, Divine Apprehension\, Narcissistic Necrosis \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Thursday May 21\, 2026\nDoors: 7:00pm / Action 7:30pm\nAdmission: $15.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nHard Charger (Fredericton\, New Brunswick)\nNihilistic Rock n Roll\nhttps://hardcharger.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/hardcharger506 \nDeathknell\nMetal Charged Rockers\nhttps://deathknellpunk.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/deathknellpunk \nDivine Apprehension\nDeath Thrash\nhttps://www.instagram.com/divineapprehension \nNarcissistic Necrosis\nOne-man Deathgrind\nhttps://www.instagram.com/narcissisticnecrosis\nhttps://narcissisticnecrosisofficial.bandcamp.com
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/hard-charger-deathknell-divine-apprehension-narcissistic-necrosis/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Death Metal,Metal,Thrash Metal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260522T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
CREATED:20260407T182950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182950Z
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SUMMARY:I am the Mountain\, The Vidos and Astrocaster
DESCRIPTION:I am the Mountain\, The Vidos and Astrocaster \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Friday May 22\, 2026\nDoors: 7:00pm / Action 8:00pm\nAdmission: $15.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nI am the Mountain\nSoulful Indie Rock\nhttps://iamthemountain.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/iamthemountain.ca \nThe Vidos\nFuzzed-out\, funky soul.\nhttps://thevidos.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thevidosband \nAstrocaster\nClassic Alternative Rock\nhttps://astrocaster.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/astrocaster_
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/i-am-the-mountain-the-vidos-and-astrocaster/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Alternative Rock,Indie,Indie Rock,Rock,Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260610T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
CREATED:20260407T183231Z
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UID:106738-1781118000-1781134200@cjsw.com
SUMMARY:Bob Log III with Bug Swallow\, Bog Bodies and guest selector Alley-oop
DESCRIPTION:Bob Log III with Bug Swallow\, Bog Bodies and guest selector Alley-oop \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Wednesday June 10\, 2026\nDoors: 7:00pm / Action 8:00pm\nAdmission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nBob Log III\nSo when you see a man in a jumpsuit and full-face helmet rigged up with a telephone receiver come barreling down the honky-tonk stairs in a lifeboat while beating away on a hollow-body guitar\, don’t get out of the way. Jump right in there with him. And as long as you live\, you’ll never forget what he taught you. – Taipei Times \nA man in a human cannonball suit soon appeared from a side door\, his head completely obscured by a tinted black helmet\, its front welded into a telephone which seemed to wirelessly amplify his voice to the audience. Bob Log III launched into a mind-blowing set\, finger-picking his beaten-up black guitar for a sound of steel string blues and heavy rock n’ roll. The sound was reminiscent of Jon Spencer Blues Explosion if it had to be categorised\, but his music would be better described as Jerry Lee Lewis crossed with a little of Tom Waits’ heavy industrial sounds. – yorkpress.co.uk \nHis guitar growls like a rabies-infested mutt\, straight from the backyard of an Alabama whorehouse. The expletives he squawks are absolutely unintelligible\, at least while the groan of his six stringed demon viciously dominates the aural realm. When the blanket of perfectly distorted guitar ends\, which always coincides with a great victory stance\, Mr. Log displays his propensity for what is only describable as ‘not giving a fuck’\, which in his case takes the form of the perfect stage presence. – beatsperminute.com \nBoobs were dipped in scotch\, one fan took an accidental swan dive into the music equipment and Bob Log III managed to play slide guitar\, drums and sing while balancing three women on his lap. – heyreverb.com \nShould you never have had the joy of seeing Bob Log III play\, let me attempt to describe it for you: picture a man in a shiny blue jumpsuit and a pilot’s helmet wired to a telephone receiver\, playing slide guitar with all the dirty\, scuzzy joy in his heart. Add to that a kick drum and foot cymbal\, the myth of a monkey paw in place of a right hand\, and a setlist that includes songs named Boob Scotch\, Bubble Strut and My Shit Is Perfect\, and you’ll begin to get the gist. It is loud and strange and electrifying\, and how ecstatic it all sounds\, that guitar glazed with a kind of sublime and honey-dipped happiness. – theguardian.com \nOne would have to be in a pretty foul mood not to be entertained by the mysterious awesomeness of Bob Log III. Sure\, his musical skills are something to behold\, his one-man-band brand of blues/Americana displaying dexterity\, creativity\, and plenty of good old rock ‘n’ roll\, but then there’s his wacky persona. At Monday’s packed Union Hall gig\, Mr. Log leapt from behind the curtain that functions as the stage door in his signature getup: a full suit with bits of gold teasing at the bottom\, and a dark-glassed racing helmet with a phone receiver wired as a mic. After a quick intro jam he shed the formality to reveal his shimmering gold full body suit\, the very rocket man the audience had been waiting for\, and burst into “Goddam Sounds Good” off the recently released My Shit Is Perfect. – theowlmag.com \nhttps://www.boblog111.com\nhttps://boblogiii.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/boblog111 \nBug Swallow\nBanjo Egg Punk\nhttps://bugswallow.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/bugswallow \nBog Bodies\ntwitchy scuzz-punk\nhttps://bogofbodies.bandcamp.com
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/bob-log-iii-with-bug-swallow-bog-bodies-and-guest-selector-alley-oop/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Punk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260701T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
CREATED:20260429T215726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T215726Z
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SUMMARY:Anvil Pounding the Past 2026 tour with Midnight Hellion and LOVER
DESCRIPTION:Anvil Pounding the Past 2026 ‘Metal On Metal’ ‘Hard N’ Heavy’ ‘Forged In Fire’ with Midnight Hellion and LOVER \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Wednesday July 1\, 2026\nDoors: 7:00pm / Action 8:00pm\nAdmission: $22.00 advance at www.showpass.com\nNO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!! \nAnvil (Toronto)\nFormed in Toronto in 1978 by childhood friends Steve “Lips” Kudlow (vocals/guitar) and Robb Reiner (drums). They had been playing music together since their teens. Initially known as Lips\, the band added bassist Ian Dickson and rhythm guitarist Dave Allison\, and in 1980 recorded an independent album titled Hard ‘n’ Heavy\, which introduced their penchant for sexual explicitness. Zany antics notwithstanding\, Anvil’s musical contributions were very real; their fastest songs were some of the earliest speed metal laid to wax\, while jazz-trained drummer Robb Reiner set new technical standards for the genre\, including pioneering the double bass drum technique that’s become a staple of much extreme metal since. \nAnvil were one of the first North American bands to push the sound and style of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal one step further. Indebted to the likes of Judas Priest\, Iron Maiden\, and many others from across the Atlantic\, Anvil nonetheless played louder\, faster\, and heavier than their heroes\, in the process laying the groundwork for the thrash movement that took over heavy metal’s underground in the ’80s. Anvil’s second and third albums\, Metal on Metal and Forged in Fire\, made significant waves in the metal community in 1982 and 1983. – www.allmusic.com \nhttps://www.instagram.com/lipsanvil\nhttps://www.instagram.com/anvil.metal \nMidnight Hellion (Trenton\, New Jersey)\nTheir distinctive style – classic\, no-frills heavy metal serving tremendously infectious spurts of thrash riffs with a straight\, fun stage attitude – made them a top pick for world-class acts to ignite their respective crowds. Bringing their strong regional fan base to the table\, MIDNITE HELLION shared the stages with OverKill\, Dirkschneider\, Grim Reaper\, Flotsam & Jetsam\, Obituary\, Diamond Head\, Raven\, Exodus\, Yngwie Malmsteen\, and many more. \nhttps://www.midnitehellion.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/midnitehellion \nLOVER\nOld school guitar riffs\, 80s heavy metal soul \nhttps://loverrockofficial.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/loverrockofficial
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/anvil-pounding-the-past-2026-tour-with-midnight-hellion-and-lover/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Heavy Metal,Metal,Thrash Metal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260822T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
CREATED:20260429T210820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T210837Z
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SUMMARY:Canada's IRON KINGDOM Forge "Blood and Steel" w/ Second Single From New Album "Shadows and Dust" Release Tour
DESCRIPTION:Calgary Show takes place at 7 p.m. on August 22nd at Dickens Pub. More information to be released for the upcoming show later on Dickens Pub Website: https://dickensyyc.com/events/ \nABOUT THE BAND:  \nVancouver\, Canada’s traditional heavy metal torchbearers IRON KINGDOM return with the second single from their upcoming sixth studio album “Shadows and Dust\,” due out June 6\, 2026\, marking their first release under their new label partnership with Steel Shark Records (France)\, which will offer an exclusive EU edition limited to just 300 double‑CD copies. Disc 1 will contain the full “Shadows and Dust” album\, while Disc 2 will feature a “Best Of” collection highlighting tracks from Iron Kingdom’s previous five releases. In addition\, the label will introduce a third vinyl colour (100 copies) available only to EU fans.\n​\nFollowing the momentum of their first single and music video “Defenders”\, the band now unveils the powerful new track “Blood and Steel”\, accompanied by an epic lyric video that dives deep into the album’s themes of endurance\, mortality\, and the human cost of ambition. \nBassist Leighton Holmes explains further: \n“The inspiration for ‘Blood and Steel’ came from two places. One draws from Steven Erikson’s Malazan Book of the Fallen\, and the other from imagining myself as a soldier in Alexander the Great’s army\, twelve years into a campaign\, thousands of miles from home\, questioning how I got there. The endless marching\, the battles\, the weight of the gear… It’s a brutal life\, and in a small way\, it parallels the blood\, sweat\, and tears of touring in a band.”​\n​\nMusically\, “Blood and Steel” stands apart in the IRON KINGDOM catalogue. \n“We wanted the song to feel like a march. It’s very bass‑ and drum‑driven in the verses\, with guitars layered in strategic spots. It’s a different kind of song for us\, and I think it’s going to add something special to our live sets\,” adds vocalist/guitarist Chris Osterman. \nWatch and listen to “Blood and Steel” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb8BIzHT3_Q​ \nAdd to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/6SDL7czZLBENHKRRbFvrQl​\n​\n​“Shadows and Dust” is IRON KINGDOM’s most emotionally charged and thematically dark album to date\, ten tracks exploring death\, hardship\, impermanence\, and the resilience required to push through life’s most difficult trials. The cover art\, inspired by the story behind “Blood and Steel\,” depicts an army marching across a desolate landscape\, echoing the album’s central themes of struggle and perseverance.\n​\n​“This album plays in a dark realm. But that’s exactly what will make it accessible to people going through tough times. The music shows hope for a way out. It’s a journey\, one we can’t wait for fans to experience front to back\,” says Osterman.
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/canadas-iron-kingdom-forge-blood-and-steel-w-second-single-from-new-album-shadows-and-dust-release-tour/
LOCATION:Dickens\, 1000 9 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Metal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142211
CREATED:20260407T183947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T183947Z
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SUMMARY:Neon Taste presents Unsane ‘Occupational Hazard’ Tour with PURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE and Bat Leather
DESCRIPTION:Neon Taste presents Unsane ‘Occupational Hazard’ Tour with special guests PURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE and Bat Leather \nWhere: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club\n109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary\nhttp://thepalomino.ca/\n18+ with government issued identification\nWhen: Wednesday September 22\, 2026 Doors: 7:00pm\nGeneral sale / Friday March 13\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. MST \nUnsane\nSonically\, the record is noted for its aggressively distorted guitars\, driving basslines\, and pounding drums – hallmarks of the band’s uncompromising noise rock style. In preparation for the album\, the band first recorded a six-song demo session at AmRep Studios in Minneapolis\, MN. Shortly after\, Unsane relocated to Excello Studios in Brooklyn\, NY\, where they tracked the album with engineer Billy Anderson. Frontman Chris Spencer (guitar\, vocals) recalls the period: “The writing process for Occupational\nHazard was great. I think the one real defining factor to this very creatively rewarding period of time in our career was that we knew what we were doing in terms of songwriting\, and we were able to take our time while constantly playing.” \nFollowing the recording sessions\, Occupational Hazard was mixed by legendary producer and Barkmarket guitarist David Sardy. Reflecting on the collaboration\, Spencer adds: “I’ve always liked what he did with his own band and in the studio\, and I thought that it would work well for what we were doing. Dave also had access to a really good studio in Midtown Manhattan\, so we decided to take advantage of his great production work and that space. We had been offered a three-record deal with Relapse Records and figured that would be the best thing to do\, considering we wanted to tour constantly.” \nShortly before the album’s original release\, during a European press tour\, Spencer was brutally attacked by street thugs in Vienna\, Austria\, and left for dead. He returned to touring after emergency surgery\, though the incident significantly disrupted the album’s original touring cycle. Now\, more than two decades later\, the entire album has been newly remastered by longtime Unsane collaborator and engineer Andrew Schneider. All formats will include an extra track\, “No Soul\,” originally released via Frank Kozik’s now-defunct\, infamous Man’s Ruin label as a vinyl-only limited edition. Additionally\, the band will release the original six-song demo session recorded at AmRep Studios in Minneapolis\, MN. This previously unreleased material will be included in the digital download format and will also be made available for streaming and download. \nDespite its cult status\, the band had never performed Occupational Hazard in its entirety – until a newly announced\, one-time-only special performance at the Roadburn Festival in April 2026. In addition to this exclusive appearance\, Unsane will embark on a full EU/UK headline tour\, running from March 13 to April 19\, 2026. \nhttps://unsane.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/unsaneband \nPURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE\nExperimental Psych Drone Doom https://pureloveeternalpeace.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/pureloveeternalpeace \nBat Leather\nNoise Post Rock\nhttps://sonicchurchrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pageantry \nNeon Taste\nhttps://www.neontasterecords.ca\nhttps://neontasterecords.bandcamp.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/neon.taste.records
URL:https://cjsw.com/event/neon-taste-presents-unsane-occupational-hazard-tour-with-pure-love-eternal-peace-and-bat-leather/
LOCATION:Palomino\, 109 7 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:18+,Drone,Rock
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