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MAY 09
MAY 09
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King Eddy, 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
What would happen if Noah Kahan and Elle King had a love child? Perhaps they already have… meet McKINDRED.
In the world of McKINDRED, the vibrant and irresistible sounds of “Americana" flourish, with captivating melodies, hauntingly beautiful harmonies and spirited performances. McKindred’s front-woman and songwriter Kelsi McInnes wastes no time connecting with her audiences with her soulful voice and sharp wit. Together with the band; Brooke Loewen, Dave Oostra, Arjun Roy, Colin Munroe and Kristy Petersen, they take to the stage like an ocean wave, bringing life to the music.
The past few years have been a wild ride for McKINDRED: Highlights include being invited to perform at this year’s Bear Creek Folk Music Festival (Aug 2024), Kelsi McInnes partaking in the award-winning Blue Jay Sessions songwriting rounds (Mar 2024), rocking JUNOfest as part of the JUNO Awards in Edmonton (2023), playing Bear Creek Folk Festival (2022), being selected for the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) Off-Country Music Festival concert series in Calgary, as well as CCMA Mentorship Delegates (2022).
McKINDRED has a new single coming out Spring 2024, from the forthcoming album due later this Summer.
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MAY 09
MAY 09
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Ironwood Stage & Grill, 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
Western Swing band, Red Hot Hayseeds have been making waves in Calgary, AB, Canada & surrounding areas since the release of their debut self-titled EP in September of 2020. What even is Western Swing? Easier to describe than to define, Western Swing is a 1920's-1950's subgenre of American country, up-tempo dance music with a Western flair, played primarily on stringed instruments. Red Hot Hayseeds had been operating as a trio for a few years prior to the first release with frontman Tyler Allen on vocals, guitar and lap steel, Cathy Billington on fiddle, and a revolving cast of upright bassists. It wasn’t until August of 2020 that the band added six more members, Dayna Lyn (vocals, guitar), Sydney Zadravec (vocals, guitar), Rikki J Browne (vocals), Keith Rodger (upright bass), Cedric Blary (clarinet), and Matt Dawe (drums) taking this 8 piece band's sonic possibilities to new heights with their new full length album "How The West Was Swung" set for release on June 2nd, 2023. Red Hot Hayseeds specialize in blending three part harmonies, timeless classics and foot stomping originals in style of the golden ages of old Western music.
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MAY 10
MAY 10
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King Eddy, 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
Western Swing band, Red Hot Hayseeds have been making waves in Calgary, AB, Canada & surrounding areas since the release of their debut self-titled EP in September of 2020. What even is Western Swing? Easier to describe than to define, Western Swing is a 1920's-1950's subgenre of American country, up-tempo dance music with a Western flair, played primarily on stringed instruments. Red Hot Hayseeds had been operating as a trio for a few years prior to the first release with frontman Tyler Allen on vocals, guitar and lap steel, Cathy Billington on fiddle, and a revolving cast of upright bassists. It wasn’t until August of 2020 that the band added six more members, Dayna Lyn (vocals, guitar), Sydney Zadravec (vocals, guitar), Rikki J Browne (vocals), Keith Rodger (upright bass), Cedric Blary (clarinet), and Matt Dawe (drums) taking this 8 piece band's sonic possibilities to new heights with their new full length album "How The West Was Swung" set for release on June 2nd, 2023. Red Hot Hayseeds specialize in blending three part harmonies, timeless classics and foot stomping originals in style of the golden ages of old Western music.
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MAY 10
MAY 10
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King Eddy, 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
Country Music Alberta hosts a songwriter showcase at the legendary King Eddy featuring Tommy Charles, Lyndsay Butler, Chris LeBlanc, Annika, Jake Mathews, Jessica Russell, Mike Szabo, and Amy Hef.
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MAY 12
MAY 12
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King Eddy, 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
Alex Hughes, a dynamic and commanding pop-country vocalist, takes the stage with a blend of femininity and fierceness that captivates audiences. Hailing from Calgary, AB, Alex's signature style combines a penchant for pop beats infused with contemporary country flair. Her latest single, "Until This Fire Dies”, produced by award-winning Dan Swinimer (Jojo Mason and Madeline Merlo), embodies her deep-rooted affection for country music while infusing it with a modern and alluring twist. The track earned Alex the coveted cover spot on Apple Music Canada’s “Canada’s Country” editorial playlist, and she performed the song live on Global Calgary in November 2023.
Alex's debut single, "Strong As You," rapidly gained a devoted following, ascending to the tenth spot among the most downloaded indies on Canadian country radio in its first week. The music video for her track "Tee Time" amassed over 78,000 views on YouTube."On The Line" was placed on Spotify's Live Country (North Country) editorial playlist and "After 31" was added at SiriusXM's Top Of The Country Radio. She also received a 2022 Horizon Female Artist of the Year nomination from Country Music Alberta and a Top 12 placement in the esteemed "Project WILD'' competition hosted by WILD 95.3.
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MAY 15
MAY 15
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Atlas Brewing Airdrie, Market Street, Airdrie, AB, Canada
Steve Jevne is a high energy country singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Calgary Alberta. Before embarking on his journey as a solo artist, Steve was a founding member, songwriter, manager and performer in the now defunct country music duo ‘As High As We Go’, who had released multiple singles over 4 years and performed extensively as both a duo and full band. They were even nominated for ‘Group or Duo of the Year’ at the 11th annual Country Music Alberta Awards.
Steve has performed at all the classic Calgary venues with multiple performances at the Calgary Stampede, King Eddy, Ranchman’s, Ironwood and even Lilac Festival as a solo acoustic act, a duo with fiddle, a trio and even performing with his full ‘Band of Misfits’. Now with a tour under his belt after spending the spring of 2023 touring around the west coast of Canada playing 28 shows in 24 cities, Steve plans on hitting the road even more extensively in 2024 to support his upcoming release plans of hard hitting, guitar driven, anthemic songs coming out this year, including the attached unreleased single “Mr. Bartender”, scheduled for a February 29th release.
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MAY 17
MAY 17
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King Eddy, 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
As the son of a motorcycle shop owner and custom car builder, Devin had ample opportunities to be creative working alongside his old man as he grew up. At seven years old, he began playing guitar and eventually traded in his tool kit for a music career.
Southern-Rock influenced country may seem contradictory in the Great White North, but that's where Devin Cooper hangs his wide-brimmed hat. Nominated for three Country Music Alberta Awards in 2021, including "Horizon Male Artist of the Year," Cooper's signature sound is identifiable by his thoughtful song writing and gritty rock 'n roll vocals. Cooper does country music his way and doesn't apologize for it.
Aside from music, Cooper has a long history of volunteering with Alberta Health Services. Starting at the young age of 7 years old, Cooper began volunteering at the Continuing Care Facility in Olds, AB where his mom works. Those volunteer days quickly turned into regular performances for the residents at the care facility, which made a lasting impact on him in his younger years. He was able to see first hand, the positive impact that music has on folks who are living with Alzheimer’s disease. In 2019, Cooper launched “Ride To Remember”, a charity event in support of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
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MAY 17
MAY 17
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Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall, Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB, Canada
Self-described as a homegrown country artist with a modern twist, Brandon Lorenzo draws musical inspiration from the greats of the 90's, (Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn) and loves playing upbeat country songs that get audiences dancing. He released his new single "One of a Kind” in August of 2023 with more on the way soon!
Lorenzo has developed and honed his own personal country style by playing festivals and venues across Canada and in Nashville TN. Lorenzo's sets are a well-balanced mix of cover tunes and his original music which has helped to build his fan base both at home and internationally.
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MAY 18
MAY 18
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King Eddy, 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
Jennie Harluk is a singer songwriter from Calgary Alberta known for her impeccable lyrical storytelling and captivating stage presence. With a heart for lyricism, Jennie aims to bring listeners right into the moment of each of her songs, relating to topics such as life, love & growing up. Experimenting with different genres and sounds, Jennie’s intention is to sound like no one other than herself. Connecting with listeners through live performances and social media, Harluk is a seasoned performer and her heart for her craft truly shines.
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MAY 18
MAY 18
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Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall, Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB, Canada
Self-described as a homegrown country artist with a modern twist, Brandon Lorenzo draws musical inspiration from the greats of the 90's, (Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn) and loves playing upbeat country songs that get audiences dancing. He released his new single "One of a Kind” in August of 2023 with more on the way soon!
Lorenzo has developed and honed his own personal country style by playing festivals and venues across Canada and in Nashville TN. Lorenzo's sets are a well-balanced mix of cover tunes and his original music which has helped to build his fan base both at home and internationally.
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