By Laura Beldor, June 18 2026—
Sled Island 2026 started with a bang, with The Gauntlet presenting a variety of high-energy acts at Commonwealth Bar and Grill. The crowd was electrified by the main stage lineup, where artists performed songs … Read the rest
By Mia Gilje, August 4 2025—
Anticipation ran rampant through the crowd while awaiting the final performance of the 2025 Calgary Folk Festival. Audience members eagerly chanted “We want CAKE!” until the speakers began playing a final boss-video game esc … Read the rest
By Michael Sarsito, August 1 2025—
La Lom // Photo by Michael Sarsito La Lom // Photo by Michael Sarsito La Lom // Photo by Michael Sarsito La Lom // Photo by Michael Sarsito La Lom // Photo by Michael… Read the restBy Mia Gilje, August 1 2025—
Madeleine Peyroux // Photo by Mia Gilje Madeleine Peyroux // Photo by Mia Gilje The Langan Band // Photo by Mia Gilje The Langan Band // Photo by Mia Gilje The Langan Band //… Read the restBy Mia Gilje and Michael Sarsito, July 31 2025—
Dengue Fever // Photo by Michael Sarsito Dengue Fever // Photo by Michael Sarsito BADBADNOGOOD // Photo by Mia Gilje BADBADNOGOOD // Photo by Mia Gilje Patrick Watson // Photo by… Read the restBy Hannah Caparino and Mia Gilje, July 31 2025—
Day 3 of the Calgary Folk Music Festival was a test of resilience and dedication as the weather presented delays for a number of performances. Despite the obstacles, the energy in … Read the rest
By Mia Gilje, July 29 2025—
Arrested Development // Photo by Mia Gilje Olive Klung // Photo by Mia Gilje Olive Klung // Photo by Mia Gilje Olive Klung // Photo by Mia Gilje Jolie Laide // Photo by Mia… Read the restBy Hannah Caparino, July 27 2025—
Calgary Folk Music Festival kicked off its 45th annual festival with a lineup that combined nostalgic beats with modern tunes. While labelled a folk festival, the festival was encompassed of artists that are masters … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, June 25 2025—
Sled Island day four hosted a number of musicians at the outdoor parking lot of Eighty Eight Brewing. All the performers played through the wind and rain to put on a notable show filled … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, August 21 2024—
The 2024 Calgary International Blues Festival had an impressive line up which explored how the blues genre can be reinvented and interpreted by a large number of artists. The festival consisted of renowned musicians … Read the rest
