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 […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch Doug Waite Every Saturday and Sunday Come on down and listen to some great music and indulge in waffles, eggs Bennie and more!
NEW YEAR Celebration with The Gisela Romero QuartetBring in the New Year in Style with the latin jazz stylings of Gisela Romero Quartet starting at 8:00 and entertaining you until it is 2022! Scott Arnold will perform an early classical guitar set at 6:30 for your dining pleasure. Included is […]
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) […]
New Year’s Day Brunch with Bridgeland QuartetBring in the New Year with Style! The Fantastic Bridgeland Quartet will serenade you into 2022. Enjoy a 3 course brunch with fancy cocktails and coffee beverages. There is a rumour that yours truly will make an appearance on the stage as well! The […]
Winter Solace 2.0 – Rhian Sanderson
Shane Statz trio Spontaneous and inventive, this evening music will be a freewheeling sax drum, bass trio in the vein of Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson, mixing it up with a blend of classic american songbook, jazz standards and originals. Shane Statz-saxophoneRob Hutchinson-bassAfolabi Fapojuwo-Drums
newMUSIC@ASYLUMforART – PJ Fossum P Jacob Fossum will present both composed and improvised music for his electro-acoustic piano. For the past two years he has worked on combining electronic and acoustic elements in the physical space of his native musical playground: the piano. Fusing the two complimentary worlds of electronic […]
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 […]
Winter Solace 2.0 – Amici Strings Piano QuintetTatyana Gilson violinJoleene Owens violinElla Tang viola/violinAndrea Case celloHazel Seong, piano Tatyana Gilson is a violinist currently studying with John Lowry at MRU Conservatory. Throughout her years of classical study, she has participated in festivals and performances, plays chamber music at the Amici String Program […]
Godfrey and TodGodfrey & Tod play music that runs the gamut of the old-time repertoire – from the early cowboy songs of Alberta to the ballads of Appalachia; from ragtime mandolin to banjo breakdowns; from well-worn fiddle tunes to the intricate parlor guitar styles of the 19th century. Many of their […]
newMUSIC@ASYLUMforART – Synapsis Trio “Ruminations as the embers glow” – The Synapsis Trio The nature of the music by this trio is based on improvisation following various themes, which can be pre-determined, conversational, intuitive and through-composed. Works will vary in length from less than a minute to infinity. Mark DeJong – winds Mark […]
Bob Erlendson Tribute Concert Hey guys – calling all Bob Erlendson fans – he will be turning 91 and we need to Celebrate!We have planned a tribute concert, the core trio will play two sets with some of Dad’s friends jamming as the night progresses. Piano: Derek StollBass: Jeremy CoatesDrums: Malcolm […]
LIVE MUSIC Brunch! Eggs in the City Comedy Marathon Every Saturday and Sunday Come on down and listen to some great music and indulge in waffles, eggs Bennie and more!
Michael Sarian QuartetBorn on a warm Tuesday morning in Canada, only to be whisked away to Argentina at the age of 1, Michael Sarian is a trumpeter and composer praised for his “unique compositional and instrumental voice… reminiscent of lyrical contemporaries such as Ralph Alessi, Ambrose Akinmusire or Avishai Cohen…certainly deserving of a large audience and much recognition.” Friedrich […]