Lakota Tootoosis

Saturday • 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Takwakin Village (91 Street & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)
Saturday • 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm | Main Stage (93 St & 118 Ave)

Lakota Tootoosis is plains Cree from the Poundmaker Cree nation. Lakota has been hoop dancing for over ten years, he’s performed in Taiwan, Alaska and travels extensively throughout North America entertaining audiences at various venues. The hoop dance is a formation storytelling dance, you will see formations like the butterfly, eagle and the world to name a few. You can use your imagination to see a variety of images transform throughout his performance.

Secondhand Dreamcar

Saturday • 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm | Main Stage (93 St & 118 Ave)

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.

Instagram: @secondhanddreamcar
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Marissa K

Saturday • 8:45 pm – 9:00 pm | Main Stage (93 St & 118 Ave)
Sunday • 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Ave)
Sunday • Song Lab: 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm | Nightbird Alley (9321 - 118 Ave)

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. 

Instagram: @marissakmusic
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YouTube: @marissakmusic
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Cirque Kalabanté Productions

Saturday • 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | The Carrot Street Stage (94 St - Southside of 118 Ave)
Saturday • 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Main Stage (93 St & 118 Ave)
Sunday • 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | The Carrot Street Stage (94 St - Southside of 118 Ave)

Multidisciplinary artist who started his circus training with the Guinean troupe Circus Baobab, Yamoussa Bangoura began his professional career joining the African and European tour of the show ""La légende du singe tambourinaire."" After being spotted in Spain during one of the tours of the Cirque Éloize, he was recruited to be one of the creators and acrobats of the world tour of the show Nomade, from 2002 to 2007. Then, he joined in 2010 the equestrian company Cavalia for the creation of the show Odysséo and toured with them until 2012 before he could now focus on the projects of his own company Productions Kalabanté.

Website: www.kalabanteproductions.com
Facebook: Kalabante Productions
Instagram : @kalabanteproductions

Edmonton Winds

Sunday • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Main Stage (93 St & 118 Ave)

Since our inception 50 years ago, our mission has always been “Performing the best in wind band literature.” The Edmonton Winds are dedicated to promoting wind band as a serious art medium through the performance of challenging, high-quality repertoire. We maintain a high standard of excellence in performing, a positive experience for our musicians, and aim to support the aspirations of young music students. We are one of Edmonton’s most important community resources in the field of music education and a strong Canadian ambassador abroad. The Winds is one of the few ensembles to be invited to perform twice at the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE); first in 2015 and then 2022. In 2026 we released our third studio album “Close To Home” in partnership with Bent River Records, featuring original commissioned music and music from local composers. Our membership is made up of accomplished musicians from all walks of life, including teachers, professional composers, freelance musicians, university professors, advanced university students, and business professionals. We have been featured throughout Alberta at music conventions, festivals, and conferences and were awarded a City of Edmonton Citation Award in 2017 for involvement in the Edmonton music community.

Website: edmontonwinds.com
Facebook: New Edmonton Wind Sinfonia
Instagram: @edmontonwinds
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C-Jam Big Band

Sunday • 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Main Stage (93 St & 118 Ave)

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.

Website: cjambigband.com
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Jared Sowan

Saturday • 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 St & 118 Ave)
Sunday • 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Nightbird Alley (9321 - 118 Ave)
Sunday • 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Main Stage (93 St & 118 Ave)

Jared Sowan, a multi-talented First Nations composer and performer, hails from the Swan River First Nation in Northern Alberta. He is an award-winning instrumentalist who has a powerful voice which is coupled with a sense of humour that will entertain and delight all audiences. His soulful tone brings to mind the old blues and gospel era of yester-year while his music has an edgy raw groove that sits in the pocket. You may want to tap your toe and bop your head or just dance the night away. No matter what age you are or what style of music you enjoy, you will find that you will appreciate and enjoy the entertainment he provides. Jared is an accomplished pianist, guitar player, bass player and drummer. He combines his experience and versatility to give you an exceptional evening of entertainment and music.

Instagram: @jared_sowan

Charles Favel

Saturday • 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm | Takwakin Village (91 Street & 118 Ave in the Grassy Space)
Sunday • 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Main Stage (93 St & 118 Ave)

Hello I’m Nahiyow from the mountain Cree camp Alberta, also from Rocky boy Montana I grew up in the mountains where I learned and practiced my culture. This was how we learned to survived off the land. Our camp was located in the foothills when we first moved off reservation my mother, grandmother and grandpa lived in canvas tents with wood stoves as it provided us with heat and a source to cook food and heat up water. we didn't and still don’t have indoor plumbing, no indoor washroom, no taps to wash our hands freely. we got our water from the springs that cane fresh from the mountains. Trees for our fire, fire for our cooking and wild meats like moose, deer, elk and fish was our main foods sources. There was also a variety of fresh berries we would harvest for a little sweet snacks.

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