folk, roots + country
fri jan 19 Coig Presented by Fish Creek Concerts. At Southwood United Church, 10690 Elbow Dr. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $20 - $25. 403-244-2912, fishcreekconcerts.com. Lighter Than Arrows With New Law. Part of the Little Concerts Series. At Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $20 - $25. 403-290-1875, littleconcerts.com. Robbie Burns Night With Mercat Cross, Graham Tait and Robert Henderson. Presented by Rocky Mountain Folk Club. At Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association, 1320 5th Ave. N.W. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $20. 403-2834525, rockyfolkclub.tripod.com. thur jan 25 Crossroads: Deserts, Mountains and the Sea with Amir Amiri and Carl Berger. All-day music festival exploring the Jewish-Canadian experience through music. At Studio Bell, 850 4th St. S.E. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. studiobell.ca. Jeffery Straker At The Bert Church Live Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd. N.E., Airdrie. 7:30 p.m. $23. 403-948-8824, thebertchurchtheatre.com. Leaving Thomas EP release party
At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 6 p.m. $20. showpass.com. upcoming John Wort Hannam Friday, Jan. 26. Presented by Calgary Folk Club. At Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $25. 403-286-5651, calgaryfolkclub.com. Alberta Night Saturday, Jan. 27. Presented by Bow Valley Music Club. With The Travelling Mabels, Shaela Miller Band and The O’Pears. At Strathcona Community Centre, 277 Strathcona Dr. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $31. 403-287-2299, bowvalleymusicclub.org. The All Alberta Bands Showcase Saturday, Jan. 27. Presented by Foothills Bluegrass Music Society. With Go Ask Earl, Allan and Arnell, Flat Top Flyers, and Rotary Park. At Calgary Irish Cultural Centre, 6452 35th Ave. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $20 - $25. foothillsbluegrass.com. Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra
Saturday, Jan. 27. Presented by Nickelodeon Music Club. At Crescent Heights Community Hall, 1101 2nd St. N.W. Doors, 7 p.m. 403-284-4384, thenick.ca. The O’Pears Sunday, Jan. 28. Presented by Gallery House Concerts Society. At private residence. 3 p.m. $25. galleryhouseconcerts.com Jenn Grant Wednesday, Jan. 31. With Slow Leaves. At Theatre Junction Grand, 608 1st St. S.W. 8 p.m. $32. 403-205-2922, theatrejunction.com. Stephen Fearing Trio with Oh Susanna
Friday, Feb. 2. Presented by Fish Creek Concerts. At River Park Church, 3818 14A St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $25 - $30. 403-244-2912, fishcreekconcerts.com. Old Dominion Monday, Feb. 5. With The Washboard Union and Cold Creek Country. At Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr. 7:30 p.m. $59.50 - $189. TM. Portugal, The Man Tuesday, Feb. 6. With Hollerado. All ages. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 7 p.m. $45. TF. Irish Mythen Friday, Feb. 9. Presented by The Strathmore Musical Arts Society. Tickets include dinner and the concert. At Strathmore Golf Course, 80 Wheatland Tr.. Strathmore. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. $35. strathmorearts.com. Over The Moon Saturday, Feb. 10. Presented by Bragg Creek Performing Arts. At Redwood House, 1 Manyhorses Dr., Redwood Meadows. 7 p.m. $28 - $30. 1-888-655-9090, braggcreekperformingarts.com. Block Heater Thursday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 17. With Leeroy Stagger, Kalle Mattson, Foonyap, Delhi 2 Dublin, Justin Townes, Earle, Lab Coast, The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, Iris Dement, Steve Poltz, Lucette and more. Various venues. Three-day wristband, $85. TF.
Northern Cree Thursday, Feb. 15. Part of the Alberta Spotlight series. At Studio Bell, 850 4th St. S.E. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $20. studiobell.ca. John Wort Hannam Saturday, Feb. 17. Presented by Gallery House Concerts Society. At private residence. 7 p.m. $25. galleryhouseconcerts.com Doc Walker Saturday, Feb. 24. At Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35th St. S.E. 9 p.m. $42 - $52.50. TF. blues, jazz + big band fri jan 19 + sat jan 20 Mr. Sipp Part of Arts Commons Presents’ PCL Blues series. At Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons. 8 p.m. $43 - $63. upcoming Dave Douglas Friday, Jan. 26. At The Club, Theatre Complex, Banff Centre. 7:30 p.m. Free. Charlie Parker with Strings Saturday, Feb. 10. Presented by JazzYYC as part of its Illumin8 Series. Featuring PJ Perry with orchestra conducted by Tommy Banks. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 8 p.m. $30 - $75. jazzyyc.com. Stacey Kent Thursday, Feb. 22. Part of Arts Commons Presents’ TD Jazz series. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $85.