06/02/2026
A quick thought..
When we first opened, there were plenty of people who thought a dedicated live music venue in a little corner of Vandorf would be a tough sell.
Today, I look back at the artists who have stood on the Harmony Hall stage and it still feels a little surreal.
We've welcomed Whitehorse, Ron Sexsmith, Great Lake Swimmers, Bedouin Soundclash, The Rural Alberta Advantage, Lowest of the Low, Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta), Mike Wilmot, The Dirty Nil, Tom Wilson, Land of Talk, Amy Millan, My Son The Hurricane, Goddo, John Muirhead, Chris Koster and so many incredible emerging artists and local musicians. We've hosted sold-out shows, comedy nights, community events, open stages, festivals, fundraisers, and countless nights that reminded me why live music and community matters.
And somehow, we're just getting started.
Over the coming months we'll be welcoming Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar), Ashley MacIsaac, Wheatus, Grapes of Wrath, Teenage Head, along with a packed lineup of tribute shows, singer-songwriters, community events, and local artists. Seeing names like these on the calendar of a restored 100-year-old hall in Vandorf is something I never take for granted.
But here's the truth:
The success of Harmony Hall has never been about the building.
It's about the people who walk through the doors.
Every ticket purchased. Every friend invited. Every social media share. Every person willing to take a chance on an artist they've never seen before.
That's what has built this place.
In a world where it's easier than ever to stay home, stream music, and scroll through our evenings, choosing to come out and experience something live is becoming a rare thing.
Yet every time the lights go down and a room full of strangers share a moment together, I'm reminded why it's worth protecting.
If you haven't been to Harmony Hall in a while, We'd love to invite you back.
Come see what we're building.
Come discover a new artist.
Come support a touring musician.
Come have a drink, a meal, a laugh, a dance, a conversation.
Because venues like Harmony Hall don't survive because people love the idea of them.
They survive because people show up.
So to everyone who has supported us so far- thank you.
And to everyone who's been meaning to come back... we'd love to see you again.
❤️
Kevin Ker
Harmony Hall / Epidemic Music Group
P.S. We have some amazing shows coming up this summer and fall. If you've been saying "we should get out more," this might be the perfect time. Head over to www.harmonymusichall.ca
