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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The Larks are a fantastic, friendly group of women who love to sing! They meet on a Monday evening at Alberta Avenue Community League and are all about the fun and the community! No audition is required and anyone who identifies as a woman can join, no experience necessary! The choir have only been singing together for a year but are already making an awesome sound and are super excited to share that sound with the Kaleido Festival goers!
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Mikayla Bortscher weaves magic with her thought-provoking and powerful lyrics. Accompanied by a 36 string folk lever harp, Mikayla brings wonder and awe to her audiences. Musically she is influenced by Celtic, folk, roots, and even pop sensibilities.You can find her music on all streaming services, as well as her debut music video “If You Hear Me In Your Sleep” on YouTube.
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Talesa has been singing and playing piano for 28 years, since the young age of 4, starting her music journey in Music For Young Children's classes and then graduating into Royal Conservatory of Music. Talesa took a liking to making music at her church and singing in choirs at her schools, and those passions are what lead her to the majority of the work she seeks out in her professional career today. Being a graduate of Victoria School of Performing Arts, she was inspired to continue on to Grant MacEwan's Music Program majoring in Jazz and Contemporary Piano Performance. Today, you'll see Talesa singing and playing for many choirs and schools throughout the city of Edmonton and surrounding area (of note: EKO Singers, Accord Ensemble, Nuf Sed and FORM of the TIME Association, Kikimasu of the Korora [previously Kokopelli] Association, Memorial Composite High School choirs, Victoria School choirs, MD at Ross Sheppard for their spring Musical), Music Directing at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, accompanying for solo instruments and vocalists, performing in a band with her friends "Mallory and the Mystics", and freelancing in many various other capacities.
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"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" A singer and songwriter for many years, Kim kept his songs and singing mostly to himself. When the economy changed in 2014, this oilfield technologist and trainer soon found himself with a new job title (Home Dad), and a need to get out of the house once a week. Playing open stages led to jobs hosting open stages, and later the steady music work he's so thankful for. He is influenced by the writing of Earle, and Joel, and the music of Blue Rodeo and The Tragically Hip. A soulful storyteller, with a slight activist bent, Kim is happiest singing songs about the experiences that bind us, and the events that change our lives.
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Mark & Mira Acoustic duo based in Edmonton, AB. Performing original music and cover songs steeped in folk, rock and roots, with a side of contemporary flavour. Sway along to the sound of Mira Angela's classically trained violin prowess while Mark McGowan strums his six string and sings from the heart. In 2024 the Edmonton open mic community had seen this duo grace almost every stage available before they traveled to a well received North Country Fair main stage performance. This unique duo is a must see for music lovers of all kinds as their countless influences continue to inspire their creativity and passion.
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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.
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.
Programming may be subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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