Calgary Folk Club

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Main Performer: The Pairs (ON)
A self-confessed hardened, grumpy Canadian music industry professional had this to say about The Pairs. “Something happens every time I’ve been lucky enough to see The Pairs perform. A change comes over us all – a change you can see, and feel: Smiles spread across faces; eyes widen; ears perk up; and bodies swoon. Every time.” The thing is, it’s true. Classically trained vocalists with sibling harmonies, personal warmth and diamond-sharp arrangements, charming, disarming, genuine and dripping with talent, this trio ensemble is at the forefront not just of folk, but of Canadian music. Tell your mother, as they say on the radio. thepairsmusic.com
Special Guest: Mike Stack (AB)
Making a welcome return to the scene with a brand new album (Lucky Man (2025)), Mike Stack is a respected and beloved figure in Calgary's folk and alt country circles. CKUA’s Tom Coxworth and Allison Brock are joining the chorus of praise for his new material, with its approachable, mid-tempo reflections on life's losses and discoveries showcased in superbly crafted songs like Future and Past. Ably assisted by the expert hand of Steve Dawson in the booth, who adds his signature prowess on dobro and other things stringed, Stack is, as Tom opines, the songwriter Nashville should be listening to. mikestack.ca

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Main Performer: Royal Wood (SK)
Long-listed for a 2024 Best Folk Album GRAMMY® for his album What Tomorrow Brings, Royal Wood is hitting full stride as one of Canada’s foremost artists and producers. An iTunes Songwriter of the Year with over 15 million streams worldwide and high profile placements in shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, he has headlined shows at Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall, among other internationally renowned venues. His recent transition to marriage and raising a family prompted him to reflect that his writing now comes from a more vulnerable place, a change in circumstances that has also seen him relocate from Ontario to Saskatchewan. royalwood.ca
Special Guest: Graham Lindsey (ON)
An Ottawa-based composer who writes jigs, reels and other traditional Celtic musical forms, Graham Lindsey brings his tunes to life with his multi-instrumental talents on mandolin, tenor banjo and guitar. A highly regarded and sought-after presence on the Canadian folk scene, he is one of the very few musicians who can claim to have had his music played by the Peace Tower Carillon, 53 bells that serenade Ottawa from Parliament Hill. grahamlindsey.com

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Main Performer: The Janzen Boys (MB)
A big hit at the club when they played a short set in November, 2024, The Janzen Boys return to entertain us with their signature harmonies, family fun and feel-good vibes. Expect the Winnipeg-based brothers Simon and Mick, along with their dad JJ, to share loads of laughs and charming banter when they’re not delivering seamless, dreamy vocal arrangements backed by guitar, bass and mandolin. They’ve come a long way since 2014, when they hit the road for gigs consisting of busking, farmers’ markets and bars that didn’t ask what pre-teen brothers were doing on stage. The road ahead looks a lot brighter without police checks in sight. thejanzenboys.com
Special Guest: Backyard Betties (AB)
Club regulars and founders of the WriteOn program, Nancy LaBerge and Pip Hazell front Calgary’s respected acoustic ensemble, Backyard Betties. Featuring three-part vocals and Nancy’s impressive songwriting chops, the band has built a growing following in recent years playing North American venues and festivals. Prestigious honours include the YYC Music Awards 2024 Folk Recording of the Year for The High and the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Folk Club’s 47th Annual Songwriting Competition. backyardbetties.ca

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Main Performer: Irish Mythen (PE)
Fearless, irreverent, irrepressible, incendiary, unforgettable. Adjectives exhaust themselves trying to keep up with the phenomenal Irish Mythen (they/them). Based in PEI since 2007, this truly global artist forms instant audience connections from stages as far flung as Glastonbury, Charlottetown and the Sydney Opera House. Irish Mythen deservedly won the CFMA’s 2020 Solo Artist of the Year category on the strength of barnstorming performances consisting exclusively of one voice and one guitar. As Lisa Schwartz of the Philadelphia Folk Festival aptly put it, Irish Mythen is a force of nature and a gift from Almighty Herself. irishmythen.com
Special Guest: Inn Echo (PE)
Inn Echo confirms Prince Edward Island’s reputation as ground zero for Celtic fusion, weaving traditional tunes with contemporary originals and sophisticated arrangements that will have you catching your breath, tapping your feet and grinning from ear to ear. From Music PEI awards to tours of Austria and Ireland, Inn Echo is a trio to watch as they emerge as the island’s finest export since potatoes. innechomusic.com