Classical Revolution ~ Amanda Hillestad and Greg MasseyThis concert will follow the long standing tradition and sorely missed Classical Revolution Calgary Open mic. The Open mic is free and will start at 6:30. For more info, please visit https://www.asylumforart.ca/live/events/220423-cr/ It has been far too long since we have had the […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Ethan Collister Ethan Collister is a guitarist, composer, and songwriter from Calgary. His instrumental guitar work takes inspiration from classical, folk, and ambient music. Website: www.ethancollister.cominstagram: @ethan.collister Facebook: facebook.com/ethancollisterTwitter: @ethancollister YouTube Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8keZUC6jF2kYouTube Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cN4M67sNsw
Ciara Hager Quartet – JazzYYC Emerging Artist SeriesFor tickets, please visit JazzYYC.com The Ciara Hager quartet is made up of four talented musicians from across the province of Alberta. The quartet creates an iconic harmony of sound performed on string instruments, with innovative lead melodies played on Jazz violin. While originally […]
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JazzYYC Festival – Derrick Gardner Trumpet WorkshopBorn in Chicago, Ill and inspired by the finest hard-blowing funky bop bands of the 1960s, jazz trumpeter Derrick Gardner quickly made his mark on the New York City jazz scene after arriving in the Big Apple in 1991. Derrick was a member of […]
Sahil Chugh Quartet – JazzYYC Emerging Artist SeriesFor tickets, please visit JazzYYC.com The Sahil Chugh Quartet is a group from Edmonton, Alberta focusing on performing original music influenced by artists like Aaron Parks, Tigran Hamasyan, and the tradition of Indian classical and folk music. The trio has had the opportunity […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Suzanne de Bussac Suzanne presents a potpourri of piano music ranging in styles from Cabaret to Gospel, Classical to Chanson, Garage Jazz to Art Rock. Infused with hints of Nina, Ella, & Billie, and peppered with Poole, Czerny, Concone….maybe even Mozart, the cover song portion of the […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Darcy Stamp QuartetThe sound of an Old Fashioned cocktail. Canadian Jazz Violinist, Darcy Stamp has a sound that will take you back to the days of late night swingin’ night clubs, fedoras, and classic cocktails. From the time he was a teenager sneaking into the jazz clubs […]
Synopsis Trio – Mark DeJong|Mark Limacher|Simon Fisk “Ruminations as the embers glow” – The Synapsis Trio The nature of the music by this trio is based on improvisation following various themes, which can be pre-determined, conversational, intuitive and through-composed. Works will vary in length from less than a minute to infinity. Mark […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! TBATreat the mom in your life to a special Asylum for Art brunch with the beautiful classical guitar music of Scott Arnold.That’s right, moms eat free! Well, because they deserve ithttps://vimeo.com/679548546
Lorna MacLachlan QuintetLorna MacLachlan, Piano Jeremy Coates, Bass Robin Tufts, Drums Andre WickenHeiser, Trumpet Richard Harding, Sax Lorna MacLachlan has been writing, arranging, performing and teaching in and around the Calgary area for over 30 years. After completing a graduate degree in Composition and theory she embarked on a career […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Jeremy GignouxJeremy Gignoux is best known for his violinings at the head of his Acoustic Ensemble, fiddlings with the Matt Masters Band or collaborations with dance and theatre. But he also has an inclination for the keyboard in his polka swing version of stride piano. In this […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Lorna MacLachlan and Andre WickenheiserLorna MacLachlan has been writing, arranging, performing and teaching in and around the Calgary area for over 30 years. After completing a graduate degree in Composition and theory she embarked on a career as a composer providing award winning original music for Theatre, […]
Flamenco JaleoFlamenco Jaleo, based in Calgary, brings an intimate and passionate traditional flamenco music and dance experience. An ensemble of some of Canada’s foremost flamenco artists, Flamenco Jaleo includes singer/dancer Silvia Temis and dancers Francesca Canalizo and Maria Regnier. They will present a variety of flamenco styles from around Andalucía, Spain, with melodies from […]
Parade with Young/Limacher/Li Parade is Stefan Hegerat’s trio project featuring Chris Pruden (Synthesizers) and Laura Swankey (Vocals). Inspired by his work organizing in the climate and racial justice movements, the music is equal parts grief and joy presented against a groovy, lush, synth pop backdrop. “He is dangerous, moody and […]
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Ethan Disler QuintetThe Ethan Disler Quintet is led by trumpet player Ethan Disler, and performs a vast number of genres including bebop, swing, Latin, and blues. All music is original arrangements composed by Ethan Disler and will include well-known standards to the jazz community. Ethan Disler (Trumpet) (Band Leader) – […]
live music BRUNCH! Doug Waite and John WarkentinDoug started playing when he was fifteen. He busked throughout Europe. He won first place in the Calgary Folk Fest Songwriting contest two years in a row. He’s has had numerous bands, beginning in 1979 with Charles Atlas and the Real Men. He […]
Calgary Youth Jazz Orchestra Septet Ethan Disler – trumpetJordan Middleton – alto saxRyan Stelter – tromboneDaniel Sanguinetti – guitarAlexander Gonzalez – pianoAdam Pettigrew – bassJohn Glanville – drums Instructed by Johnny Summers The CYJO Septet, directed and mentored by the renowned Johnny Summers, is a small ensemble composed primarily of University students. Eager […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Luis BarrosLuis Barros is a musician from Brazil who, inspired by The Beatles and Brazilian music (Bossa Nova and Popular Music of Brazil), created the (cover-acoustic) project ‘Across the Universe’ Luis Barros is a musician from Brazil who is passionate about The Beatles and Brazilian music. Inspired […]
Flamenco JaleoFlamenco Jaleo, based in Calgary, brings an intimate and passionate traditional flamenco music and dance experience. An ensemble of some of Canada’s foremost flamenco artists, Flamenco Jaleo includes singer/dancer Silvia Temis and dancers Francesca Canalizo and Maria Regnier. They will present a variety of flamenco styles from around Andalucía, Spain, with melodies from […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Keith RodgerYour ol’ buddy Keith got himself a new guitar and he’s keen to show off all the new and old tricks he can do with it!An eclectic mix of Old Time, Americana, Celtic, Bluegrass and altogether original music played on a resonator guitar and sung by […]
Jeremy Gignoux Acoustic EnsembleJeremy Gignoux is ever oscillating between calling himself a violinist or a fiddler. Playing within those lines, he has developed an original sound and technique. His main project the Acoustic Ensemble plays lyrical instrumental music that defies genre classification, stretching from Parisian Swing to folk experiments. His […]