Over the Moon

Saturday • 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm | The Alley (9321 - 118 Ave)
Sunday • 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | The Alley (9321 - 118 Ave)

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.

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Nathaniel Sutton

Saturday • 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Avenue NW)

Hailing from the prairies region of Edmonton, Alberta Canada comes a humble story of a singer/songwriter, composer and performer, Nathaniel Sutton. While delivering mostly folk-based indie rock, you’ll also find splashes of dynamic alt/country, pop and moody tones.

The Edmonton native is by no means a newcomer to the music scene. He spent several years playing in touring bands, while he honed his recording and production chops on the side. Sutton continues to create deeply personal music with high production values, which has been described as ‘sonic poetry’.

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Jeremiah McDade

Friday • 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm | The Alley | 9321 - 118 Ave

Sunday • 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Avenue NW)

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.

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Ava Nayana

Friday • 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm | The Nina Gallery (9225 118 Ave)

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

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

Ava Nayana is an emerging 18 year-old pop and R&B singer/songwriter from St. Albert whose influences include Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks, Adele, and Rihanna. Ava has a particular passion for performing live, and during each performance, she aspires to establish a personal emotional connection with each listener in their own unique circumstance. Ava's music can be found on her website and on all music streaming services.

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Marissa K

Saturday • 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm | The Alley | 93 St & 118 Ave (Southside of 118)

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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Jia Jia Yong Duo

Friday • 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse | 9351 118 Avenue NW

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

Jia Jia Yong is a harpist and composer. She performs as a freelance musician at various events in Edmonton and area and also enjoys developing collaborative projects with other musicians and artists.

Jia Jia is excited to be part of several events at the Kaleido Festival this year. She will be performing with Nanyen Lau, who plays the erhu, on Friday evening at the Carrot Coffeehouse. On Saturday evening, Jia Jia will provide solo harp music at the Stollery Gallery. On Sunday, Jia Jia is collaborating with Chinese calligraphy artist, Paul Giang, on a live music and calligraphy performance installation exploring the Chinese character for 'heart'.

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Andrea Nixon

Saturday • 5:15 pm – 5:45 pm | Discovery Stage | 94 St & 118 Ave (Singer-Songwriters)

Sunday • 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse | 9351 118 Avenue NW

Andrea Nixon, the Edmonton-based singer/songwriter known for her fearless storytelling and signature vocals, returns with Barbed Wire Dreams, the long-anticipated follow-up to her acclaimed debut Diary of a Housewife. Collaborating once again with Bobby Cameron and recorded at Edmonton’s Dept. 9 Studio, the record features world-class musicians and has already gained support from stations like CKUA, CFCW, and CFWE. Building on the success of singles such as “Outskirts,” “Blind Spot,” and the swampy, emotionally charged “Earthquake,” Andrea continues to weave songs that balance heartache, resilience, and social reflection. With past performances at CCMA and Canadian Music Week showcases, Rogers Hometown Hockey, and ACMA Fan Fest, she carries forward the tradition of trailblazing voices like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton while carving out her own space as an artist who uses music to inspire connection and change.

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John Hewitt and the New Americans

Saturday • 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse | (9351 118 Avenue NW)

Sunday • 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse | (9351 118 Avenue NW)

John Hewitt is the mastermind behind Second Sunset, The New Americans and his solo career. Releasing on average two albums per year alongside touring over 150 dates on the road he is a regular staple of the Western Canadian music scene. From folk clubs, theatres and festivals to intimate house concerts and concert series the depth of John's songwriting and arrangements is akin to the great inspirations that have shown him the way.

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