LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Scott ArnoldScott Arnold, RMT (ARMT), Off-Campus Instructor (MRU), Guitarist, Banjoist, Trombonist, Composer, Arranger, Guitar Guru (CBC), Counter-Culture Nomad (CBC), Benevolent Dictator, Author, Photographer, Dog Sledder, self committed member of The Asylum for Art, all ’round nice guy and graw as … (Tracy A Smith) believes that art […]
Nate Waters Quartet Nate Waters – SaxophoneEmile Leger – GuitarAdam Pettigrew – BassAfo Fapojuwo – Drums Nate Waters has been studying and performing saxophone in a myriad of styles for almost twenty years. He has a MMus in Saxophone Performance and a BMus in Secondary Music Education from the University of […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Doug WaiteDoug has written a bunch of songs and is recording them in his basement these days. His plan is to release one on Bandcamp, via Facebook, every Friday. At this rate, he should be through his current list of songs in about two years. Doug has […]
Continuum Continuum is an exciting new Jazz quintet led by saxophonist Shane Statz. It features originals cowritten by Shane and trumpeter Johnny Summers, with some classic standards performed as well. Expect a large range of sounds and styles covering the lineage of Jazz from it’s inception to now. Continuumjazz.ca Shane […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Darcy Stamp QuartetThe sound of an Old Fashioned cocktail. Canadian Jazz Violinist, Darcy Stamp has a sound that will take you back to the days of late night swingin’ night clubs, fedoras, and classic cocktails. From the time he was a teenager sneaking into the jazz clubs […]
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newMUSIC The Music of Peter JancewiczSusan Hlasny, piano Chris Sandvoss, viola Peter Jancewicz, composer/piano Please join pianist Susan Hlasny, violist Chris Sandvoss and composer/pianist Peter Jancewicz at the Asylum for Art for an evening of original music inspired by Canadian art and poetry: Evening Rain for piano, Six Canadian Sketches […]
Duke Ellington Tribute by JazzworksDue to the enthusiastic response to their first Tribute to Duke Ellington in November Jim Hutchison Jazz Works Quintet is returning to the ASYLUM for ART at 8PM on Saturday April 9th to perform their Tribute to the Duke II. His broad repertoire and many collaborations […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Luis Barros Luis Barros is a musician from Brazil who, inspired by The Beatles and Brazilian music (Bossa Nova and Popular Music of Brazil), created the (cover-acoustic) project ‘Across the Universe’ Luis Barros is a musician from Brazil who is passionate about The Beatles and Brazilian music. […]
Redline Quintet feat. Joanna Borromeo (piano) and David Lavoie (Trumpet) ~ April 15Redline Trio brings to life an attitude of a bygone era with a modern perspective. Since 2016, Redline Trio has been featured weekly at Betty Lou’s Library, an award-winning speakeasy in downtown Calgary. They have presented concerts at […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Augustine YatesAugustine Yates shines as both a composer and performer. His music highlights both of these aspects through unconventional song forms that value improvisation in different ways. His compositions focus on the collective interplay of everyone within the ensemble and the listener is taken through a different […]
Redline Quintet feat. Esteban Herrera (piano) and David Lavoie (Trumpet) ~ April 16Redline Trio brings to life an attitude of a bygone era with a modern perspective. Since 2016, Redline Trio has been featured weekly at Betty Lou’s Library, an award-winning speakeasy in downtown Calgary. They have presented concerts at […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Lorna MacLachlan and Andre WickenheiserLorna MacLachlan has been writing, arranging, performing and teaching in and around the Calgary area for over 30 years. After completing a graduate degree in Composition and theory she embarked on a career as a composer providing award winning original music for Theatre, […]
Montuno WestMontuno West boasts an exciting and infectious sound strongly influenced by jazz, Cuban and other Latin styles. A true blend of tradition and modern approaches keeps the band’s sound fresh, evocative, and, most importantly, uplifting! In 2019 the group won the Calgary Music Award for World Recording of the Year. It […]
Keith Rodger presents Keith Rodger: The Album! Keith Rodger, multi instrumentRyan McNally, bassCatherine Robertson, fiddleHowlin’ Pete Cormier, drums Atfer too many years of playing on other peoples records and, just as often, playing other peoples basslines off of other peoples records, your old and new buddy: Calgary bassist, mandolinist, tenor […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Keith Rodger and Ryan McNally Keith Rodger and Ryan McNally come together to play their favourite old time songs and tunes, singin’ and playin’ on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin. It’ll be a little cowboy, a little cajun and a littl bit of everything else
CHAMBER MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE!We’re dedicated to creating unique musical happenings for listeners, performers, and everyone in between. Our open mics feature live classical music, and a varying selection of local, regional, and visiting musicians. We love to present a range of performers, from pros to passionate amateurs and talented students. […]
Classical Revolution ~ Amanda Hillestad and Greg MasseyThis concert will follow the long standing tradition and sorely missed Classical Revolution Calgary Open mic. The Open mic is free and will start at 6:30. For more info, please visit https://www.asylumforart.ca/live/events/220423-cr/ It has been far too long since we have had the […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Ethan Collister Ethan Collister is a guitarist, composer, and songwriter from Calgary. His instrumental guitar work takes inspiration from classical, folk, and ambient music. Website: www.ethancollister.cominstagram: @ethan.collister Facebook: facebook.com/ethancollisterTwitter: @ethancollister YouTube Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8keZUC6jF2kYouTube Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cN4M67sNsw
Ciara Hager Quartet – JazzYYC Emerging Artist SeriesFor tickets, please visit JazzYYC.com The Ciara Hager quartet is made up of four talented musicians from across the province of Alberta. The quartet creates an iconic harmony of sound performed on string instruments, with innovative lead melodies played on Jazz violin. While originally […]
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JazzYYC Festival – Derrick Gardner Trumpet WorkshopBorn in Chicago, Ill and inspired by the finest hard-blowing funky bop bands of the 1960s, jazz trumpeter Derrick Gardner quickly made his mark on the New York City jazz scene after arriving in the Big Apple in 1991. Derrick was a member of […]
Sahil Chugh Quartet – JazzYYC Emerging Artist SeriesFor tickets, please visit JazzYYC.com The Sahil Chugh Quartet is a group from Edmonton, Alberta focusing on performing original music influenced by artists like Aaron Parks, Tigran Hamasyan, and the tradition of Indian classical and folk music. The trio has had the opportunity […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Suzanne de Bussac Suzanne presents a potpourri of piano music ranging in styles from Cabaret to Gospel, Classical to Chanson, Garage Jazz to Art Rock. Infused with hints of Nina, Ella, & Billie, and peppered with Poole, Czerny, Concone….maybe even Mozart, the cover song portion of the […]