What's On in Calgary

Tom Jackson is rallying fellow artists to aid peers with the launch of a new weekly digital variety series, Almighty Voices. The first of 36 artists featured include Susan Aglukark, Chantal Kreviazuk, Cynthia Dale, Beverley Mahood, Sarah Slean, Measha Brueggergosman, Myles Goodwyn, and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings!

Music can bring great comfort in times like this. The concert hall may be closed, but this live-stream library is free and open to everybody. Enjoy the orchestra performing works by Beethoven, Brahms, and others, as well as superstar guests like Paul Brandt, Renee Fleming, and more.

If young performers can’t be at Youth Singers right now why not get your fill by watching past performances on YouTube? And since we’re all finding ourselves with more time at home, they’ve ramped up posting to bring you new videos including popular hits, unique originals, and Broadway favourites.

Marcus Trummer offers up some music and good vibes that can take our minds off things for a bit. Tune in weekly each and every Monday night for a live streaming concert featuring performances by Trummer and special guests. It’s sure to be a good time.

The Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music Society is proud to present its online performance project, the Isolation Point Virtual Concert Series. These concerts are free to watch and you can donate to a fund to help as many local musicians as possible.

The Isolation Station is the Calgary Folk Festival sharing their favourite songs, videos, live sessions, festival videos, and new content with you. Believing in the power of music to bring us all together, check out these staff curated playlists featuring old and new favourites. Check it out for your listening and viewing pleasure.⁠

Over the next several months Sled Island will be showcasing the festival that would have been through their social media channels, highlighting the artists that were slated to play the festival in June. Keep checking back for current music news and artist spotlights.

Calgary Opera has collaborated with its emerging artists and resident conductor and repetiteur Kimberley-Ann Bartczak to create a series of short videos. Featuring musical selections that bring them hope and optimism, videos are released every Tuesday and Thursday for the next few months.

The Dandy Radio Broadcasting Corp. is ready to hit the digital airwaves and bring a little sonic excitement to your socially distanced day. Enjoy an hour of Dandy favourites in a guest curated playlist every Thursday. It’s sure to bring a smile to your face (and ears)!

Things have dramatically changed in the way we live, socialize, and enjoy life. For many, music is not an option—it is essential. That’s why Honens is gathering concerts you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. And with new content added regularly, be sure to check back for more great music.

Hosted by Calgary country-folk singer-songwriter Justine Vandergrift, in this first episode originally taped in October 2019, hear songs and stories from Vandergrift and guest Bill Bourne. Every Sunday, tune in for a new episode while you sip a coffee or brew from the safety of your home.

Local musician Bruce Petherick offers a live 30-minute piano performance  to help you relax and sleep. Special event nights have included an evening of French piano music, an evening of re-interpreting melodies from Hamilton, and a listener’s request night that included pieces from Depeche Mode, Divynls, and Pink Floyd.