Brady Lloyd

Saturday • 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm | The Nina Gallery (9225 118 Ave)
Sunday • 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | The Nina Gallery (9225 118 Ave)

Brady Lloyd is a versatile solo pianist and composer, originally from Brighton, UK, now based in Edmonton. With roots in classical piano and a deep love for jazz and improvisation, Brady brings a rich musicality to every performance. Featuring a blend of originals and creative interpretations of well-known pop classics spanning the decades—offering something for every listener to connect with. Whether you're drawn to the warmth of familiar tunes or the spontaneity of jazz, Brady’s performance promises an engaging and memorable musical experience.

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Andrea Pinna

Sunday • 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Paraiso Balcony

Sunday • 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Born in Cagliari, Italy in 1969, Andrea immigrated to Canada in 2014 as a foreign worker and hopes to remain in Canada as a permanent resident.

His artistic singing career as a tenor started later in life, at 33, in a tourist village on Sardinia Island. For him, the experience of singing in public was surprising and very emotional. As a result of this sudden success, Andrea began to study classical lyric singing, supported by professional coaches who helped him and introduced him to professional classical singers. Andrea has exhibited in many important Italian music centers like Milan, Bologna Palermo and his native Cagliari.

In 2012, Andrea produced a CD of Italian popular arias and Neapolitan songs with much success and joined a musical group exhibiting in many Italian theatres.

In Edmonton, Andrea continues to improve his musical talent and working to build a better future for him and his family here in Canada.

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LittleBirds

Sunday • 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

The Littlebirds started in 1990 by Gordon Towell as part of an education program run by the Yardbird Suite. Gordon’s tenure was short lived as he returned to school to start a doctoral degree. Dean McNeill was the next director of the Littlebirds and perhaps best known for establishing the band as one of western Canada’s finest groups. Joel Gray took over as director in 2004, and the Littlebirds continue to flourish and develop, sustaining their high level of musicianship. In 2010, Joel started up the Littlebirds combo, and this group writes most of their own material and focuses on performance and improvising. The Littlebirds experience has a profound and lasting impact on the lives of Littlebirds members. Some become music teachers or professional musicians. All are motivated students sharing a love of music. The Littlebirds season includes regular weekly rehearsals from September through May, participation in local Jazz festivals, many local concerts, and participation in the Edmonton International Jazz Music Festival.

YEGByrds

Sunday • 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St)

We are a group of musicians/vocalists consisting of a vocalist, keyboard/vocalist, tenor sax, alto/bari sax, trumpet, guitar, bass guitar and drums, with a BIG sound. We play a variety of old favourites from the era of Ella Fitsjerald to modern songs from such artists as Nora Jones, the Beatles and the big sound of bands like Chicago. Audiences say they love our upbeat, fun performances and they way we put our own stamp on favourites. We played at Kaliedo last year and since then our fan base and number of gigs has grown. Some of the folks we've performed for include Stantec Engineering (Christmas Party), Young Life (fundraiser), Dickensfield Extended Care (charity event performing for residents twice now), Bonnie Doon Mall (Night of Art Walk - featured band), Bodnar Museum (fund raiser), La Cité francophone (visual artists showcase), as well as numerous private events. Although we don't have a strong social media presence (yet) we have the chops to deliver a great, crowd pleasing experience.

C Jam Big Band

Sunday • 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

C-Jam Big Band is an 18 piece ensemble that has been performing in and around Edmonton for the past 30 years, recreating the music of great artists such as Glenn Miller and Count Basie. Duke Ellington’s “C-Jam Blues” was the inspiration for the band’s name. Events such as Swing ‘n Skate at City Hall, Johann Strauss Ball, dance clubs and private functions keep this group busy throughout the year. The mission of the band is to provide an opportunity for local musicians to entertain and support the thriving dance community in Edmonton. C-Jam is excited to return to Kaleido this year.

Secondhand Dreamcar

Saturday • 7:30 pm –8:30 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Secondhand Dreamcar is a 9-piece soul and roots band fronted by Canadian Folk Music Award-nominee Dana Wylie and also featuring notable producer Harry Gregg on bass, Jamie Cooper (Up and Over Trio, Obsessions Octet) on drums, Kyle Mosiuk (The Hello Darlins) and Chad Murphy (Dallas Smith) on guitar, Rooster Davis on organ, plus a horn section made up of some of Canada's best – Dave Babcock on sax, Bob Tildesley on trumpet, and Peter Filice on trombone. This group of Alberta heavies is crafting a distinct, funky, and lyrically driven sound that journalist and programmer Peter North has deemed the most exciting thing to come out of Edmonton since KD Lang and The Reclines.

The band had its serendipitous seminal moment when Wylie, Gregg, and Cooper were asked to form a house band for a pro jam at Edmonton venue SOHO. They were not a unit before that––Wylie and Cooper had never even shared a stage before––but within six months of playing together every week the chemistry was undeniable. Getting serious as a band was more of a realization than a decision, and the band line-up fleshed itself out just as organically. Secondhand Dreamcar began a residency at the historic Blues on Whyte club in September 2023, which by the end of the year had garnered them a remarkably sizable following and a glowing reputation, especially considering they had yet to release any music.

The band recorded their debut album Answer the Call at Gregg’s studio Riverdale Recorders in November 2023, and it is set for release on October 11th, 2024. While Secondhand Dreamcar is brand new, its members are all seasoned pros, and have collectively released or been featured on hundreds of albums, and have won and been nominated for dozens of awards. And like the serendipity that brought them together, their music has that special kind of magic that can no more be explained than denied.

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Ngorimba

Saturday • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Ngorimba is an electrifying African marimba ensemble led by Pasi Gunguwo, a Zimbabwean-born musician, composer, and cultural educator now based in Edmonton, Alberta. The group brings together a rotating collective of professional African artists who share a deep commitment to preserving and reimagining traditional Zimbabwean music through powerful live performances. Rooted in the ancient sounds of Zimbabwe—marimba, hosho, and call-and-response vocals—Ngorimba fuses ancestral rhythms with modern energy to create a deeply engaging and participatory musical experience. Their work is guided by themes of liberation, social justice, African identity, and the preservation of oral tradition through sound and movement. Ngorimba has performed at major multicultural festivals including Afro Tribes Festival, KDays Festival, Africarnival, and Heart of the City Festival, consistently captivating diverse audiences with their raw energy, spiritual depth, and joyful command of rhythm. Under Gunguwo’s leadership, Ngorimba has become a cultural bridge—connecting generations, communities, and continents. Whether performing for school children, elders, or festival crowds, the ensemble offers a full-body musical journey that blends traditional African aesthetics with contemporary performance values. Their music is more than a show—it is an act of resistance, remembrance, and revival. Ngorimba continues to inspire cultural pride and cross-cultural connection, contributing to the growing recognition of African diasporic arts in Canada. Ngorimba is available for bookings at festivals, educational events, cultural programs, and community gatherings across Alberta and beyond. For more information, visit: izwilethuartssociety.ca or yegmarimba.ca

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Stonejoy

Saturday • 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Stonejoy is a seven piece funk-fusion band based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formed by trombonist and keyboardist Peter Filice in 2024; they have made a name for themselves as a high energy funk powerhouse with an enormous sound. Fronted by a driving horn section and backed by a tight, bass-heavy rhythm section, the bands sound is sure to keep audiences movin’ and groovin’ all night long!

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