About this Edinburgh-based duo:

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ “Fans of folk and Americana will be entranced by their music and gorgeous singing… spine-tingling” - Daily Express

Internationally acclaimed soloist and chamber musician Kai Gleusteen is the founder of Kaimerata Concerts.

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ “His playing had an incandescent technical brilliance as well as an irresistible seductive power...” - The Scotsman

Gratitude, struggle, rebel rousing, balladry, compassion, and humour are all part of Leeroy Stagger's 13th full recording 3 AM Revelations—his strongest, most passionate songwriting to date.

“This is a record of the human spirit. Of suffering and joy. Of heroes and everyday stories. And of addiction and redemption.”

Guitarist Larry Roy considers himself a lifelong student of the music of Steely Dan, and has carefully created the unique arrangements of this legendary duo's greatest hits.

Featuring: Larry Roy (guitar) / Lawrence Shaw (keyboards & vocals) / Mark DeJong (saxophone) / Erin Propp (vocals) / and the MusicConnect Chamber Orchestra

Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. His unique sound is bewitching and deliciously addictive.

Canmore’s Mike Tod is a wry and raspy tenor who sings with conviction and candor. He forges old-time songs into historical epics, conjuring visions of western portraits and weathered landscapes.

The Music of Talk is a concert program by The Garneau String Quartet and harpist Lori Gemmell with narration by storyteller and broadcaster Tom Allen, with compelling music by Josef Haydn, Marjan Mozetich and a brand new work by Canadian composer Nicole Lizee.

Viola player for the renowned Zemlinsky Quartet, Petr Holman pairs with Czech violin prodigy Marie Hasoňová to perform an eclectic program of works for violin and viola.

A captivating touring act that brings together three exceptional musicians hailing from Ireland and Newfoundland. Celebrated multi-instrumentalist Billy Sutton (Harbour Grace in Newfoundland), accordion maestro Benny McCarthy (Co. Waterford in Ireland), and singing powerhouse & guitarist Eddie Costello (Tipperary in Ireland).

“Tonally, technically, and musically superb,” Canadian cellist Luka Coetzee (b. 2004) “plays sublimely, with an interpretative grasp [and] phenomenal musicianship [that] should on no account be missed” (Fanfare Magazine).

For more than 30 years, Joel Frahm lived in New York City, working in jazz clubs, collaborating with other musicians, and honing his craft. He now lives in Nashville, where he continues to play the music he loves. His bold, inventive tenor sound has won fans in the U.S. and across the world.

A modern indie folk trio from Newfoundland, The Once have collected a trio of Canadian Folk Music Awards, numerous ECMA awards, and was named Artist of the Year by the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council. They have earned not one, but two JUNO nominations for Roots Album of the Year and continue to take their music around the world.

2022 Juno Award winning songwriter Maria Dunn draws deeply on the folk tradition of storytelling through song. Melding North American roots music with her Scottish-Irish heritage, she sings about the resilience and grace of “ordinary” people, past and present.

"He has it all—technique, musicianship, inventive programming... Even if you already have these pieces in other performances, Cordover’s have such a distinct and attractive personality that it will be worth it" - American Record Guide

Two of England’s brightest folk/roots stars are touring western Canada together.

“A cult hero whose work is adored by those who come across it” - Clash Music about Blair Dunlop

“Mesmeric... a masterclass... skillfully faultless” - The Upcoming about Jake Morley

The rich complexity of life is the emotional focus of the much-anticipated new album from one of Canada’s most accomplished and harmonious trios – Good Lovelies. The songs on We Will Never Be the Same, crafted by the Juno Award-winning ensemble of Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore and Caroline Marie Brooks, are as compelling as the engaging vocal harmonies for which the group has been known for the last 17 years.

The Blue Dawn Quartet showcase that simplest and most ancient of instruments, the human voice. Singers Kimberley Lynch, Meagan Zantingh, Alexandra Asher and Rona Nadler draw you into a captivating performance celebrating the works of women composers and poets.

Experience winter-inspired original music alongside thrilling arrangements of beloved secular and sacred classics from Juno-winning musician and host of CBC music's Saturday Night Jazz.

“Biali’s voice – spanning registers – is pure and warm. She’s also fearless on piano and, above else, in her imagination.” – DownBeat Magazine

Embodying all of the festive season’s magic, as much with emotion as with a touch of humour, the concert for the entire family to enjoy! This show full of good cheer includes classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and the traditional Silent Night as well as more modern repertoire like Sleigh Ride and The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Acclaimed roots songwriters John Wort Hannam and T. Buckley make up the woodshed, a modern folk duo based in Alberta, whose name refers to the beginning of Buckley and Hannam’s collaboration - woodshedding songs together during a residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in 2017.

Juno-nominated Land’s End Ensemble of Calgary (Maria van der Sloot, violin; Beth Root Sandvoss, cello; Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, piano; Vincent Ho, Artistic Director) is dedicated to introducing audiences to new music by Canadian and International composers, and to performing landmark chamber works of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Madison Violet is a Canadian Juno-nominated female musical duo, consisting of Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. Influenced by their maritime heritage, the East Coast musicians began creating music together that had roots firmly planted in their past, but with contemporary and modern elements generously overlaid.

Catherine MacLellan has been captivating audiences around the world with her music for over two decades. Born and raised in the idyllic province of Prince Edward Island, Catherine's songs reflect her deep connection to the land and the people that call it home.

Calum Graham is distinguished by his passionate and emotionally expressive original compositions and is recognized as one of the World’s Top 30 Guitarists under 30 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine.

Antoine Dufour deftly combines jaw-dropping guitar playing skills and an artistic soul in crafting instrumental compositions that reflect ambient and progressive music that transcends global cultures and languages.

More than most, the Orontes Guitarists understand the power that music holds to build bridges and to heal. Like the river from which they draw their name, the trio crosses boundaries and borders, influencing and being influenced in return. Hailing from different cultural and religious traditions themselves, the trio is keenly aware of how music transcends the barriers between us.

Returning to artsPlace, Old Man Luedecke is the recording and performing name of two-time JUNO award winning songwriter Chris Luedecke. Known for his high energy banjo driven stompers, touching guitar ballads and dry humorous stories, Luedecke has been successfully exporting his brand of high and lowbrow roots for fifteen years.

About this UK music ensemble:

“Moulettes don’t fit easily into any musical category. Prog folk & psych-folk with added classical & rock influences. Immaculate & thrilling female harmony vocals and unexpected instrumentation. This is a compelling and original band.” - The Guardian

Black Umfolosi is a self-taught Acappella (Imbube) singing and traditional dance group that was formed in 1982 by the then school age members who wanted to develop themselves and contribute to their community in Zimbabwe.

Music’s an almost alchemical force to Mi'kmaq folk singer-songwriter and fiddler from Nova Scotia, Morgan Toney. He is a member of the We'koqma'q and Wagmatcook First Nations, and one of the most in-demand young fiddlers and singers in Atlantic Canada.

Juno Award-winning clarinetist Virginia MacDonald has established herself as a rising star of her generation. Known for her lyrical and soulful clarinet playing, Virginia has been described as a “powerful new voice in the Canadian scene”.

Coming from a long tradition of Cape Breton music and dance, Lucy has been performing with the Barra MacNeils for 37 years, touring alongside her brothers across Canada, the US, Europe and the UK. The only girl in a family of five boys, her crystalline vocals are immediately identifiable with the group’s quintessential sound.

As the Prairie Sons, cellist David Liam Roberts and pianist Godwin Friesen embody the expansive, nuanced perspective of their home landscape in their concert program. Both hail from the Prairies, began performing alongside other members of their families, and have been named to CBC’s list of Hot 30 Classical Musicians Under 30.

A manifestation of pure joy, The Three Sisters combines the considerable talents of Bow Valley singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Heather Jean Jordan, Irene Poole, and Ji Won Baxter. Like so many female trios before them (The Andrews Sisters, Trio, The Good Lovelies, the Wailin’ Jennies), three unique voices blend to create musical alchemy, transcending genre or style. Named after the iconic local mountain range, rich harmonies and creative instrumentals (piano, violin, ukuleles, guitar) form the bedrock for this trio as they traverse sonic landscapes of folk, jazz, opera, and original music, reaching breathtaking highs, otherworldly lows, and always carrying with them a light in the darkness.

The “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” and celebrated singer/songwriter Christie Lenee is more than a musician – she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals.

The beloved Rising Stars concert is back for another year! Join us for an inspiring evening featuring the next generation of Canada’s truly outstanding young classical musicians – in collaboration with internationally acclaimed pianist and Canmore resident Susanne Ruberg-Gordon.

Còig is one of Atlantic Canada’s most exciting Celtic traditional groups. Shifting between century-old tunes of past generations to original and upbeat compositions with infectious energy, Còig is an unparalleled music force.

Calgary Opera returns to artsPlace by popular demand with another concert featuring the rising young opera stars from their McPhee Artist Development Program, performing popular arias and ensembles and hidden gems from the operatic repertoire.

“Aimee-Jo Benoit’s approach to Jazz, particularly Joni Mitchell’s songbook, is heartfelt, whimsical, fresh and creative. She’s an artist whose beautiful humanity and sensitive approach to life cannot be separated from what she brings to the music, on recording and in performance.” — Laila Biali

Zebra is a funk-rock band from Canmore. The band uses a smooth dose of tenor saxophone bouncing from funky rhythms to improvised grooves and good ol’ rock n’ soul. With a mix of originals/covers and genres to please a variety of audiences, the band works with the crowd to spark joy in the room.

Love, loss, and navigating safety are peppered through Ellen Braun’s upcoming album, The Doldrums. Written over years of global and personal insecurity and uncertainty, these new tunes were written as Ellen navigated the struggles and gifts of single-parenting, the intention to live a peaceful life, and the importance of surrounding herself with a loving community.

About this Top 35 Under 35 Jazz Musician:

"With an honesty and warmth that sets her apart from so many artists, Doty is an emerging Canadian talent who is clearly one to watch..." - CBC Music

Praised by The New York Times for his ‘uncommon sensitivity and feeling’, the eloquent pianist has performed throughout Europe and the USA in venues as Leipzig’s Gewandhaus, London’s Wigmore Hall, the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory, Cité de la Musique in Paris and Washington DC’s Kennedy Center.

Hailing from Kelowna, BC, Under the Rocks has emerged from a city with no other bluegrass acts to become one of Canada’s premier bluegrass bands.

"high-caliber lyricism, expert musicianship, and polished production." - The Partae

Concert pianist Roman Rabinovich, violinist Alexi Kenney, and cellist Jonathan Swensen bring their virtuosic flair to delight audiences with a new composition by Roman and consummate interpretations of Poulenc’s Cello Sonata and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A Minor.

Calgary’s Amy Nelson is a conduit of voices from the past, reverentially channeling the sounds of depression-era blues and Appalachian mountain music through the raw reality of an Albertan feminist. Haunting and honest, gritty and passionate, Amy finger-picks her way through guitar and banjo tunes that bind together wit, beauty and truth.

Grammy Award-winning songwriter, guitarist and producer.

Calgary-based Trio Taleco – Borislav Bonchev (French horn), Cory Obst (Piano), and Elisa Milner (Violin) – present an evening of musical grandeur, Homage, celebrating the rich legacy of the Horn Trio. Experience the unique blend of violin, French horn, and piano as Trio Taleco takes you on a journey, weaving together the old and the new in a concert of remembrance and timeless melodies.

An intimate evening of music showcasing female talent of the Bow Valley featuring Nurdjana, Ellen Braun, Mari Rosehill, Irene Poole, Julie Chang and many more amazing women. Especially for this event they will be forming new collaborations to showcase their favourite songs from their newly released music.

The French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest players of the 21st century.