Bella White, a Calgary native, was immersed in the world of Appalachian folk, country, and bluegrass from a young age, thanks to her father—a native Virginia banjoist. Her musical journey began early, writing her first […]
Grant Kennedy is a singer-songwriter and emergency physician who grew up on the Canadian prairies, the product of farmers and fiddlers. A childhood trip to the Philadelphia River Blues festival with his family served as […]
Every Friday we publish our “Five Minutes With” music series which showcases local bands and musicians through a questionnaire and samples of the artist’s music to help introduce our readers to some of the incredible […]
KP Smith (they/them) is a designer, director, creator, and singer-songwriter who has worked across western Canada. They focus on sharing and telling LGBTQ2SIA+ stories through their work while building community through representation and a growing […]
Caitlyn O’Connor is a musician, actor, and dancer from Calgary. She graduated from the conservatory theatre program at Rosebud School of the Arts (Rosebud, AB) in 2018 and has been living in her home city […]
Elle McAndrews gracefully weaves the best parts of pop, jazz, folk and soul. The classically trained musician and professional music therapist approach her craft from a profoundly authentic and tender disposition. Elle’s music takes you […]
My name is Brendan McLeod. I play and songwrite for a folk group called The Fugitives and write poetry, fiction, and theatre shows. Name: Brendan McLeod Genre: Folk Founded: 2007 # of Albums: 5 Latest […]
Now based in Calgary, Alberta and born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, folk-pop singer, songwriter and designer Justine Giles – drawing inspiration from artists including Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette and Kacey Musgraves – has found […]
The voice of Amy Bishop is a combination of the smoothness of the pavement and the gravel of the road, with the ability to charm listeners with her sweet tones; yet stun audiences with the […]
Mike Tod is an Alberta musician, folk music scholar and ethnomusicologist. His self-titled three-track EP (released on November 26, 2021) includes a handful of traditional songs that showcase the enduring, remedial power of folk tunes […]
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