Calgary International Blues Festival

05/05/2026

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL.
Saturday, Aug 1 at 5:30PM
The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)
TICKETS: https://calgarybluesfest.com

HONEYBEAR, THE BAND

Honeybear, the Band is a Vancouver BC based vintage soul, blues & roots quartet, taking you on an old school road trip through the dusty back roads of American music. As music blog “B-Side Guys” puts it "It’s as if The Teskey Brothers decided to collaborate with the ghost of Muddy Waters”. Honeybear has been recently nominated for a Blues Music Award for International Blues Album as well as included in the Vancouver Sun's "10 Artists to Watch in 2026”. The band was also named Roots Music Canada's "New Discovery of the Year”.

05/04/2026

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04/30/2026

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL.
July 31 at 7:00pm
The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)
Tickets: https://calgarybluesfest.com

GARRET T WILLIE

Garret T Willie carries old-soul blues and rock traditions into the future. The artist, who is in his early '20s, hails from Alert Bay and Kingcome inlet off the coast of BC, with ancestry in the Namgis and the Tlingit First Nation. Garret found his passions early, dedicating himself to sharpening his guitar skills and his traditional wood carvings. He's a fiery presence on stage, his work a raw and intense force. His latest album, Bill's Cafe, is unapologetic, lived in and sharp as a tack.

04/28/2026

Check out this great interview with Raoul Bhaneja, thanks to Eric Volmers and the Calgary Herald! Thank you, Eric!

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04/27/2026

Happy Monday!

We have a great show happening on Thursday, check it out! Hope to see you there!

RAOUL BHANEJA & CROSS CANADA BLUES.
King Eddy (438 9 Ave SE)
April 30 at 7:30pm
TICKETS: https://www.showpass.com/calgary-bluesfest-presents-raoul-bhaneja-the-cross-canada-blues/

Calgary Bluesfest presents Toronto's award winning vocalist Raoul Bhaneja and the Cross Canada Blues, including Edmonton’s Graham Guest (keyboards) and Calgary's Greg "Junior” Demchuk (guitar), Calgary/Edmonton fave Chris Brzezicki (bass), JJ Lisk (drums), Jeff List (guitar).

Raoul Bhaneja is a Gemini, Dora and Canadian Comedy Award nominee as well as a Maple Blues Award-winning actor and musician. The talented vocalist and harmonica man has been leader of the popular Raoul and the Big Time band for over two decades. Most recently, Raoul can be seen in his acting work as Commander Kelrec on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

C'mon out and show them some big Calgary Bluesfest love! ❤️

04/26/2026

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL.
Sunday, August 2 at 5:30PM
The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)
Tickets: https://calgarybluesfest.com

CANDICE IVORY w/ BEN LEVIN

The Queen of Avant Soul, a Grammy nominated blues and soul vocalist, has been wowing people around the globe. Paying homage to those that set the footprint while carving new musical territory, Candice Ivory is a nova that lights the stage.

Ben Levin, pianist, organist and vocalist, has toured extensively in South America and Europe. He's released five albums on Vizztone and boasts 4 BMA nominations. He's collaborated with Lil' Ed, Lil' Jimmy Reed and of course, Candice Ivory.

04/22/2026

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL.
Saturday, August 1 at 4:00PM
The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)
Tickets: https://calgarybluesfest.com

HARRELL "YOUNG RELL" DAVENPORT

A dexterous and inventive guitarist and a fat-toned harmonica phenom, Young Rell is already a commanding vocalist and a poetic and poignant songwriter. Whether he is accompanying himself on guitar while playing harmonica on a rack and singing, or alternating between guitar and harmonica with an ensemble, Young Rell sings his songs with sincerity and without a hint of affectation, working the stage with the poise and charisma of a veteran performer. Young Rell has been championed by Billy Branch, Kingfish Ingram, Bob Margolin, Bernard Allison, Taj Mahal and many others.

04/19/2026

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL.
Saturday, August 1 at 7:00PM
The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)
Tickets: https://calgarybluesfest.com

ROBBIN KAPSALIS

Robbin Kapsalis carries the soul of Chicago's Southside in her voice along with a taste of Atlanta's rich musical heritage, blending traditional blues grit with contemporary spirit. Think of the passionate delivery of Sharon Jones meeting the raw power of Koko Taylor.

04/16/2026

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL.
Thursday, July 30 t 8:30pm
The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)
Tickets: https://calgarybluesfest.com

MISS EMILY

Toronto’s Miss Emily has an innovative spirit and creative force, her incomparable vocals surpassed only by her electrifying, roof-rattling performances. Emily’s voice has been described as having a wide range, warmth, wit and intelligence, always conveying deep emotion and aching soul.

04/14/2026

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL.
Friday, July 31 at 8:30pm
The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)
Tickets & Info: https://calgarybluesfest.com

MELODY ANGEL

Melody Angel is a force you don’t put in a box. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, the powerhouse of "electric church music," ignites stages worldwide with her soulful vocals and blistering guitar skills. The innovative artist carries the legacy of Chicago blues but has carved her own path, with world class musicianship, lyrics that reflect her passion for racial and gender justice and a sound that blends R&B, rock, and funk.