Load up your ’73 Pacer and get ready to rumble and plunder down the eternal prairie highway! Brent Cooper leads his band through some of the finest instrumental guitar surf rock, with just the rightamount of garage grit, to have ever been put toCanadian tape. Make sure the case of Wild Turkey is in the trunk and say your goodbyes: there is no looking back.
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Travis Matthews started playing music at 7 years old under the guidance of a very accomplished musical family. Now, at the age of 23, he is making his mark in the flourishing Edmonton music scene. His performances are delivered with grace and ease that are incomparable for his age – the signs of a true natural. Hosting open stages at The Dirtbag Cafe and possessing an eclectic catalogue of performance material, he is capable of playing a variety of venues from house concerts to festivals and beyond. His music has been likened to City and Color and Jack Johnson, while his voice to Ray Lamontagne, John Mayer, and Brett Dennen. Travis finds joy and inspiration in all genres of music, whether it’s old jazz classics, Walt Disney theme songs or something from the top 40. He has released two singles, “Sarah” and “So Long Friends”, that feature legendary slide guitar player Greg Leisz (John Mayer, Ray Lamontagne) and bass player Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson). His incredible talent has granted him the privilege of performing at the Edmonton Folk Festival, Canmore Folk Music Festival, Pigeon Lake Festival, and Wild Oats and Notes Festival.His pure falsetto, powerful voice and honest lyrics allow him to tap into raw emotion. His songs are melodious, memorable and filled with wisdom beyond his years; and his lovable character is so captivating, you won’t soon forget Travis Matthews.
Alberta’s Juno nominated, roots/swing duo "Over The Moon" are totally immersed in real cowboy country. Their music is a wild ride from 40's western swing and Appalachian old-time, to cowboy blues, all featuring their meant-to-be vocals and a wide array of acoustic instruments.
Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell are award winning multi-instrumentalists and vocalists. After discovering their near perfect blend of voices, often moving people to tears upon hearing them sing together, they stepped over the threshold and Over the Moon was born.
Simple and sweet, their music and lyrics have a common thread that speaks of the Canadian west.
Jeremiah McDade is a Juno Award winning saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger. Jeremiah graduated with high distinction from McGill University’s Jazz Performance program and received a distinguished alumni award from MacEwan University. He frequently tours throughout North America and Europe with his group, The McDades, as well as collaborating and recording with many different artists. As a side man, Jeremiah has performed on five Juno- nominated recordings, amongst dozens of others, as well as performing on multiple film scores. Jeremiah was a featured soloist with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 2012, 2014 and 2016 and he performs regularly with big bands in Alberta including the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra and the Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble. Jeremiah teaches saxophone, violin, and wind instruments from around the world privately and as a sessional instructor at MacEwan University.
Marissa K is a vibrant, imaginative singer-songwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta. As a fan of escapism, Marissa strives to transport her listeners through her songs into a unique, colourful world. She focuses her songwriting on storytelling, as her inspiration comes from her background in performing in dance and theatre. Her music evokes the vitality and nostalgia of songwriters such as Vanessa Carlton and Sara Bareilles, but has a distinctive, theatrical writing style that is all her own.
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Trevor Howlett is a singer-songwriter from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. His music is a tapestry of folk, pop, and alternative, carefully woven with personal, memorable lyrics. He released his first CD "Lost Causes EP" in 2010 and his first full-length album "Venture a Guess" in December 2015. He currently lives in Edmonton and last played the Kaleido Festival in 2019.
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Yema is an indie pop project from the mind of Katrina Sosa, weaving catchy, energetic melodies with brutally honest lyrics. Blending inspiration from her indie head upbringing with her classical and jazz backgrounds, Yema’s sound exemplifies a delicate illustration of what modern indie is.
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Kate Blechinger is an inventive and charismatic Edmonton based vocalist, composer, and arranger. Originally hailing from Regina, Saskatchewan, Kate takes direct influence from the vast prairie landscapes of her youth to create expansive, evocative compositions and arrangements for listeners to enjoy. Kate’s “jazz” is the musical equivalent of an artist’s palette, and is definitely a hybrid of sorts; she pairs the harmony, instrumentation and improvisation of more traditional jazz forms with the lyricism of modern jazz and folk genres. What results is a music that is personal, poetic, and playful – and one that involves audiences in a truly eclectic musical journey! In November 2018, Kate released her debut album, Under a Dancing Sky, which features innovative folk-jazz arrangements of Joni Mitchell’s compositions alongside several of Kate’s original songs. This collection of songs is a tribute not only to Joni Mitchell, who celebrated her 75th Birthday in November 2018, but also to Kate’s experiences growing up on the prairies. Recently, Kate was honoured to receive the Jazz Recording of the Year award at the Edmonton Music Awards for her version of “Night in the City”.
The Kaleido Festival is organized by The Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society, a non-profit, community based, grassroots initiative engaged in development of 118th Avenue into a community arts district.
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