The Fretless ~Folk

With local opening act Mike Tod

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Thursday, January 19

7:30 p.m.

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Four ferocious players, masterful composition, and a genre-bending sound — JUNO award-winning The Fretless is a Canadian quartet that has firmly taken its place on the map to a progressive form of “trad”.

A supergroup of celebrated solo artists, The Fretless has been creating a singular and signature sound that dares to expand the idea of what a string music quartet can be — transforming fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements that have quickly gained a dedicated following and accolades. The Fretless has created a sound that is distinctly rich, multi-layered, and uniquely percussive, pushing traditional music to new heights, producing a completely fresh approach to Folk music.

Local Opening Act

Old-time folk musician Mike Tod

"...while the songs sound authentic, he manages to make them his own rather than just aping those old-school vibes. That’s probably because he finds enough depth in them to fully immerse himself." – Calgary Herald

Mike Tod is a wry and raspy tenor bringing old-time music to modern audiences. He sings well-worn traditional, researches their roots, and shares them in a fashion that seems old yet contemporary at the same time. It sets a precedent for a sound that is both rooted in history and relevant to the present day. Tod sings with conviction and candor, spinning the songs into historical epics that conjure visions of western portraits and weathered landscapes.

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