Max Mendez Latin Quartet

Saturday • 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm | The Alley (9321 - 118 Ave)

Max Mendez is a renowned singer, musician and cultural manager born in El Salvador and now based in Edmonton, he has participated in multiple record productions and cultural awards throughout his 30-year artistic career, in 2017 he was named Musical Ambassador in his country and currently works as one of the vocalists of the tropical rhythms band Esquina Latina. He is the producer and manager of the band Friguey from El Salvador.

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JCM String Quartet

Saturday • 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm | The Alley (9321 - 118 Ave)
Sunday • 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm | The Alley (9321 - 118 Ave)

John Calverley (BMus.) is a freelance violinist, composer, improviser, session musician and instructor. As music director for Vinok Worldance, he performs diverse styles of traditional music from various cultures. He has also competed in Canadian old-time fiddling competitions at the national level. John enjoys exploring improvisational styles and is the founding member of the gypsy-jazz group, the Felt Hat String Band. John has performed with Alfie Zappacosta, Crystal Plamondon, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Strathcona String Quartet, Opera Nuova, and many other pop, rock and folk acts. www.johncalverley.com

Each member of the JCM String Quartet is a classically trained professional musician, hard at work in the Edmonton music community. Bringing together years of on-stage experience and a shared passion for performance, they come together to offer the Kaleido Festival heartfelt and engaging interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire.

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Curt Young & The Healers

Saturday • 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm | The Alley (9321 - 118 Ave)
Sunday • 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave - Southside of 118th)

Curt Young is a dynamic singer-songwriter whose musical journey has taken him across the globe, from the vibrant streets of Peru and China to the bustling cities of Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Each song he writes is a personal exploration of his identity, and when he performs, every song becomes a unique show, infused with heartfelt storytelling that captivates his audience. With three albums to his name, Curt has garnered significant recognition in the music industry, including nominations for the BreakOut West Awards for World Album of the Year. His talent has led to multiple songs reaching number one on the NCI FM Countdown, and his music has been featured on SiriusXM, where he has earned royalties for his work.

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Bree Harris Song and Hand Drum

Saturday & Sunday • 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave - Southside of 118th)

A Cree/Nakota artist, she is from the Treaty 6 territory in Thunderchild First Nation. She is a facilitator and addictions worker, she also walks a ceremonial road and is so grateful for the amazing mentors and teachers that have crossed her path. She is a mother of 6 and she has went above and beyond to get educated, to provide a healthy sober life for her and her children. They travel as a family to many different First Nation communities to attend pow wows, cultural gatherings and to help in ceremony.

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Bobbi-Jo Star

Saturday • 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave - Southside of 118th)

Meet Bobbi-Jo Starr (Kisikaw Iskwew – Daylight Woman) An Indigenous singer-songwriter from Peerless Trout First Nation (Treaty 8 Territory, Northern Alberta) Bobbi-Jo Starr is a solo artist who incorporates storytelling and indigenous teachings into her performance and music. From learning guitar at age 12 with her father’s songbook, to overcoming addiction and finding purpose through land-based teachings and water protection. Bobbi-Jo's music highlights her commitment to sobriety, water protection, and encourages others to live the vision! 

Currently charting on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown, Bobbi-Jo”s debut single, "The Sun is on the Rise" shares indigenous teachings about what it means to have Indigenous vision and encourages listeners to see ahead through the eyes of an eagle!  To Find out more about Bobbi-Jo Starr music please visit her Artist Website www.bobbijostarr.com

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Terry McDade

Friday • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | The Nina Gallery (9225 118 Ave)
Saturday • 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | The Nina Gallery (9225 118 Ave)

Terry McDade, with a singular style, is taking the Concert Harp to a new and vibrant place.......including Pop & Jazz favorites! Terry, along with The McDades, has performed with the ESO, many Royal Visits & for various Lieutenant Governors of Alberta . He has performed through out Canada, the U.S & in China and has recorded four critically acclaimed CDs to date; Harpe Danse, Midwinter, Noel and 2011’s Winter Rose. Terry is also featured on recordings by his children with their Juno Award winning group, The McDades.

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Zack Lim

Saturday • 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm | The Nina Gallery (9225 118 Ave)
Sunday • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | The Nina Gallery (9225 118 Ave)

Zack grew up in Sherwood Park, playing (and practicing!) piano since the age of 5. Classically trained in Royal Conservatory, he often participated in the Sherwood Park music festivals and was an active leader in his high school band program. Currently, he is studying jazz at MacEwan University as a composition major, and enjoys listening to a wide variety of genres from jazz and classical all the way to J-rock and alternative. When not studying, Zack teaches at the Sherwood Park School of Music in hopes to develop his student’s skills so they can learn the joy of music!

Eric Yaremko

Saturday • 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | The Nina Gallery (9225 118 Ave)
Sunday • 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | The Nina Gallery (9225 118 Ave)

Eric Yaremko is a Ukrainian-Canadian musician from Edmonton Alberta. A pianist of 21 years with a background in classical training, he is also a singer and guitar player, a songwriter, performer, and co-writer. His sound oscillates across many genres including folk, pop, classical, traditional Irish, Ukrainian pop and R&B. He has been performing around Edmonton for 8 years and has performed in countries including Ireland, Norway and the United States.

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