LIVE MUSIC Brunch Every Saturday and Sunday Come on down and listen to some great music and indulge in waffles, eggs Bennie and more!

Sunday Jazz Jam with Esteban Herrera1st class jazz performance followed by open jam. The jam is the only tradition that shaped the origin and evolution of jazz music everywhere anytime. Come and enjoy playing or listening with us.

Hillarious HarmoniousThis will be a full evening of entertainment! Start the evening enjoying a glass of wine and appreciating the brand-new MOB Café! — part of Asylum for Art. The comedy show starts at 8pm, it will be 70 minutes and will feature 3-5 different comedians of varying styles. You’re […]

Duke Ellington Tribute with Jazz Works Calgary vocalist Jim Hutchison’s Jazz Works sextet is performing a tribute to the music of Duke Ellington at the Asylum for Art on Saturday November 27th. Downbeat is 8PM It will be an all-Ellington show including many of his classics, such as Take the […]

LIVE MUSIC Brunch Lorna MacLachlan TrioLorna 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, Dance and […]

Two to Tango: Scott Arnold and Eva Toncheva in concert Join us for two evening recitals of classical guitar and violin music, both solo and duo.  Asylum for Art founder Scott Arnold will be coming out from behind the sound booth and taking centre stage, joined by resident violin teacher Eva […]

LIVE MUSIC Brunch Ben Tizzard with Neil McVeyBen Tizzard is a Calgary based musician with a Bachelor of Music Degree from Ambrose University in Jazz Guitar. He has had the honor of studying with leading Calgary musicians such as Ralf Bushmeyer, Neil McVey, Stefano Valdo, Pat Belliveau and Aaron Young. […]

Winter Solace – Academy Brass Natalie Ciurysek, hornJonathan Kennedy, hornSonja Sward, hornLaurie Matiation, horn Members of the Academy Brass all study and are part of the Academy and Advanced Performance Program at Mount Royal University Conservatory –  a performance based program of study where participants hone their performance skills and gain essential […]

The Tony Bali Group Tony Bali- GuitarShane Statz- SaxJohn Gray- Bass John Gray has performed with Ray Charles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Dexter Gordon, Chet Baker, Lenny Breau, Nat Adderly, Petula Clark, Jack DeJohnette, Herb Ellis, George Shearing, Chris Potter, Hugh Fraser, Frank Rosolino, Gene Bertoncini, John Abercrombie, Clarence “Big” Miller, […]

Gisela Romero and Esteban Herrera CD Release Gisela Romero & Esteban Herrera are a duo. Gisela sings and Esteban plays the piano. Originally from Mexico, they explore the unknown between the Latin traditions and the contemporary jazz. A romantic evening awaits. Come and enjoy this delightful program, created for high […]

LIVE MUSIC Brunch PJ FossumEvery Saturday and Sunday Come on down and listen to some great music and indulge in waffles, eggs Bennie and more! The PJ Fossum Trio, consisting of pianist PJ Fossum (Calgary/Denmark), bassist Finn McConnell (Calgary/Montreal) and drummer John Buck (Calgary/Montreal) has been playing together for the […]

Bob Ross Paint Night Come on down for a fun paint night with the all mighty BOB ROSS! We will supply all the materials and have Bob on the screen to guide us through a painting. The bar and kitchen will be open! “All you need is the desire to […]

Winter Solace 2.0 – Scott Arnold, Classical GuitarScott 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) […]

A Jazzy Christmas Jingle your way over to ASYLUMforART for a jazzy Christmas concert to warm your soul on a cold winter night! It will be a killer lineup of musicians: Esteban Herrera (piano)Gerry Hebert (sax & flute)Allistair Elliot (trumpet)Rob Hutchinson (double bass)Jeff Sulima (drums)

PJ Fossum TrioThe PJ Fossum Trio, consisting of pianist P Jacob Fossum (Calgary/Denmark), bassist Finn McConnell (Calgary/Montreal) and drummer John Buck (Calgary/Montreal) has been playing together for the past 7 years with Calgary as the hub for their collaboration. Combining P Jacob’s inventive compositions drawing from New York jazz sensibilities and […]

LIVE MUSIC Brunch Emile Leger As a passionate and dedicated stalwart of jazz and improvised music Emile has cultivated a unique engaging musical style. He developed his tasteful approach to improvisation Studying with Canadian guitarists Ralph Buschmeyer and Aaron Young as well as the late drummer and improv guru Jerry Granelli. Bassist […]