The National Music Centre (NMC) is excited to announce the return of the CIBC Summer Series at the King Eddy, featuring a lineup stacked with some of the most exciting talent lighting up Canada’s music scene.
“We’re thrilled to bring the CIBC Summer Series back to the King Eddy with a dynamic roster of acts,” said Stephanie Hutchinson, NMC’s Director of Programs. “This series is about celebrating a wide spectrum of voices and genres on one of Calgary’s most storied stages.”
CIBC Summer Series schedule:
- July 31 – Samantha Savage Smith with Damase Elis
- August 1 – L’omelette with Stolen Moon
- August 7 – Mariel Buckley with Tyson Ray Borsboom
- August 8 – Arlo Maverick with Skinny Blaiz
- August 13 – Chevy Beaulieu with Chelsie Young
- August 14 – Deep Love Revival with Hip Hip Thursday
- August 22 – Bijaan with Femi
- August 23 – SHY FRiEND with Sunset Sabotage
- August 28 – Dallas Rodin with Edwardson
- August 29 – Pat Clifton with TBC
- September 4 – Clea Anaïs with (un)decided
- September 9 – Aladean Kheroufi with Former Lovers
- September 18 – Laura Hickli with Kindé
- September 19 – Brett Cassidy & The Corduroy Cowboys with Education Party
The series will kick off on July 31 withCalgary singer-songwriter Samantha Savage Smith, known for her glistening pop tunes that blend confessional lyrics with playful charm, alongside fellow Calgarian Damase Elis, a singer-songwriter whose adoration for indie, folk, blues, and jazz fuels a drive to tell queer stories through song.
Next up on August 1 is L’omelette, the Calgary art-rockers who dart between prog, new wave, and sax-led dance pop; and Stolen Moon, a psych-rock trio that delivers high-octane energy, and irresistible riffs.
OnAugust 7,Alberta favourite Mariel Buckley brings her fearless blend of Americana to the King Eddy stage. Tyson Ray Borsboom willjoin the bill,harnessing the best parts of country, indie, folk, and alt-rock into one magnetic sound.
Performing on August 8 is Arlo Maverick, an elder statesman of Canada’s underground hip-hop scene, who melds brainy wit into his wordplay and far-reaching influences, from jazz and soul to electro. Nigerian-Canadian Afropop artist Skinny Blaiz will also perform, sharing sounds that transcend borders.
On August 13, Chevy Beaulieu, acountry singer-songwriter who makes music that reflects his small-town roots, will share the stage with Chelsie Young, the self-described “tomboy country” artist that is blazing her own path in her own rough and tumble way.
Next up on August 14 is Deep Love Revival, the five-piece disco-rock and sunshine-soul group that delivers original, empowering anthems. The band will be joined by Hip Hip Thursday, who balance the improvisational essence of jazz with the rhythmic and lyrical depth of hip-hop into six-piece arrangements.
Merging old-school ‘90s hip-hop influences with new school swagger, Bijaan will perform on August 22 with Femi, a Nigerian-Canadian artist who leans towards the melodic side of rap.
Taking the stage on August 23 is SHY FRiEND, an alt-pop project that rose out of a group of classical and jazz musicians, celebrated for their emotive soundscapes and captivating live shows; and Sunset Sabotage, a genre-blending thrill ride through the many moods of alternative music.
Boundary-pushing Toronto pop artist Dallas Rodin is up next on August 28 with opener Edwardson, a rising alt-pop singer-songwriter quickly gaining attention as one to watch.
On August 29, songwriter, producer, and musician Pat Clifton brings his infectious grooves and intimate narratives to the King Eddy. He’ll be joined by another yet-to-be-determined act.
Purveyor of lush, nostalgic pop Clea Anaïs performs on September 4 with opener (un)decided, the eight-piece neo-soul and hip-hop collective.
On September 9, Aladean Kheroufi, the Edmonton-by-way-of-Algeria musician, will share his soulful and idiosyncratic tunes, alongside Former Lovers, a band of prairie pals hailing from Prince Albert and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, whose driving rhythms and infectious hooks are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Performing on September 18 is Laura Hickli, the progressive art-pop artist known for dreamy, tightly-arranged soundscapes and powerful live shows. Also joining the bill is Kindé, whose music brings together her gospel roots, and R&B, Afro-fusion, and hip-hop influences.
Closing out the series on September 19 is folk-country outfit Brett Cassidy & The Corduroy Cowboys, alongside openers Education Party, an electronic folk ensemble whose spirit-stirring sound strikes a deep emotional chord.
Tickets for the CIBC Summer Series are $15 at studiobell.ca/whats-on and $10 for NMC Members. Become an NMC Member at studiobell.ca/become-a-member and start saving on concerts and events.