Calgary Folk Music Festival presents C.R. Avery & the storm collective w/ Sinzere at Festival Hall

Doors: 7 PM Show: 8 PM

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Pioneering slam poet C.R. Avery is a relentlessly creative musician, author, filmmaker and visual artist. Rumour is his early days were spent beatboxing East Vancouver’s streets while pushing sound equipment in a shopping cart. His sharp poetic lyrics uncover tough topics inside harmonica and beatbox solos in a rarefied experimental rock/blues/gospel/rap mash-up. For him “an album gives a song and its comrades legs to stand on. A composer gets them into the world where they get a running start and do their job, so they grow wings, weed, or shoot lightning bolts in a bank while the bass player robs the vault.” His creations are impactful and empowering -- “sometimes hate needs a kiss.” Have your mind blown and your soul reborn, because while God’s away on business, C.R. Avery has been left in charge.

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Winning awards, making killer videos, singing/rapping/freestyling over sick, thick beats: all just another day at the office for Sinzere. She’s a self-proclaimed Bohemian, an avant-garde free spirit who has no room in her life for your drama; she’s too busy honouring her craft. From dancer to award-winning DJ to lyricist/songwriter/hip hop champion, all of Sinzere’s previous and ongoing passions alchemize in her fierce, charismatic performances. She has an expert ear for melody, rhythm and rhyme and uses her voice and words to transport rock, jazz, soul, R&B or reggae to new places but, honestly, the genre is almost inconsequential. For all her Bohemian tendencies, Sinzere is a savvy, unrelenting creator who is amassing a fortune in unique musical currency.

YYC's hip-hop tour-de-force Sinzere takes over the #KingEddyYYC with rapper LYRIQUE ⚡️

General admission. $10 at the door. Show starts at 9:30 pm.

About Sinzere: Sinzere is a DIY hip-hop tour-de-force. Starting first as a singer, then joining a dance crew, to becoming a dancehall DJ, to rapping, and then melding those modes into one multi-faceted music identity, there is not one side of music that Calgary, AB, based artist Sinzere has not put her mind to.

Hot off her sharp and unabashed mixtape Bohemian (2018), Sinzere has taken no rest, putting out two firey singles in 2019, the sharp ‘Posers’ and sardonic ‘Catching Feelings.’ Not wasting any time, Sinzere is releasing her most ambitious project to date this fall, an emotional and sweeping concept album entitled Ghetto Gabby.

Sinzere is fiercely independent, learning to fend for herself after spending some time living on the streets of Calgary. Her upbringing was anything but warm, from the kidnapping of her single mother to the murder of her musical mentor, to her father becoming both a pimp and an addict, experiences that have pushed her forward, and given her pride in the person she is, her Jamaican heritage, and her history. Her life and energy are woven into the beats of the densely layered Ghetto Gabby, a narrative hip-hopera about a melanated girl growing and evolving, experiences with violence and eventually going over the edge. This is Sinzere’s most personal work, and most diverse, working with Taylor King Beats, Dopeboyzmuzic, and NY Bangers to make her most sonically experimental work to date. The EP comes out at the end of this year on Hers&Herz records, a label which, surprising no one, Sinzere runs herself with her fiancé.

Sinzere isn’t just a singer, rapper, dancer, or DJ. She will escape any box you try to put her in. Like her icons Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliot, Foxy Brown, NWA, and Wu Tang Clan, her self and spirit is woven into her music, whether producing on a record, or performing live with her five-piece band, Sinzere will be telling her own story.

About LYRIQUE: Lyrique (pronounced Ly•ric) is an immigrant to Canada from the Philippines who uses music mainly hip hop to express himself and connect with others. With a strong focus on lyricism with out forgetting the value of flow, Lyrique has become a staple in the Calgary hip-hop scene. Whether performing with a DJ, his band The Honor Roll. Or whether in acoustic duets and trios he is consistently challenging himself as a musician and person to grow.

Lyrique is also a member of the Alberta music collective/label: “THE HONOR ROLL MUSIC COLLECTIVE”. With named artists such as K-riz, Karimah, Rebecca Janz and Josh Sahunta to name a few. This has only added gas to Lyrique’s growing tank of musical inspiration and drive.

With 4 EP’s and a few singles released he is finaly settling down to work on his first full length album, Lust, Art, Liqour. infusing funk baselines and Motown inspired harmonies with boom bap and trap he is very excited to bring this project to fruition.

Seating Disclaimer: To accommodate as many live music fans as possible, we offer both seats and standing room at our shows. Seats are first come, first serve. We recommend arriving early if you’d like to be seated during the performance.

Sound production equipment for the King Eddy is provided by PK Sound and Yamaha.

Two Towers and The Palace Theatre present....

YBN CORDAE w/ Guests

September 25 2019 The Palace Theatre Doors 7PM

Tier 1 - SOLD OUT Tier 2 - SOLD OUT Tier 3 - ON SALE NOW! All ages - Mezzanine 18+ Main Floor

Tickets ON SALE NOW August 29 at 10AM https://www.showpass.com/ybn-cordae/

We are excited to announce the Ghetto Gabby album release experience!

Sinzere will be hosting an outdoor, block party style listening party on September 13, 2019 at the Container Bar (Kensington). This is a free event! We have one of the hottest DJs in the building! DJ Rated J spinning the hottest trap, r&b, and hip-hop all night. All we ask is you PULL UP!

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌

About Taste of Edmonton Putting picnics to shame for 35 years Brought to you by volunteerism and community involvement, Taste of Edmonton has become a summer tradition within our city that celebrates all the culinary delights our community has to offer. Pleasing the forever-loyal downtown crowd and other food enthusiasts who head into the heart of the city to sample these scrumptious dishes, Taste of Edmonton has been able to grow into the largest outdoor food festival in Canada.

Original Taste Experience Since 1984, Taste of Edmonton has been offering a delicious sampling of what Edmonton restaurants have to offer. Of course we like to keep things fresh!

With all of the city’s best food and drinks gathered together at our new location, Capital Plaza, this festival will be sure to hit your sweet spot. Beer or wine, sweet or savoury, gluten or gluten-free, folk music or jazz – whatever you fancy, you will be able to find it at Taste of Edmonton!

Getting to Taste Being in the heart of Edmonton, Edmonton Transit Service is your best and easiest bet to get to Taste. Grandin/Government Centre LRT Station is located right on site and a number of bus stops are just steps away from the plaza. We strongly recommend taking advantage of ETS regular bus/LRT service and Park and Ride service. Plan your trip or use the transit information on Google Maps or Apple Maps on your mobile device.

What the festival brings to the city $9.6M in economic activity in Alberta, $8.4M in Edmonton $5.1M in visitor spending 97% event satisfaction rating 94% of visitors will return in 2018 Chosen as Edmonton’s favourite summer festival (PostMedia 2018)

Since 2007, Sled Island's thoughtful, eclectic programming and independent spirit have produced a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of more than 250 bands, comedy, film and art as well as over 30,000 attendees in more than 30 venues, earning rave reviews from attendees, artists and media across the globe.

Juno Nominated and Canadian First Nations hip hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids join us live Tuesday, May 21st with Dj Kookum

Tickets are on sale NOW via: bit.ly/SNRKYYC Hardcopies available at Sloth Records

Presented by Indigenous Resilience in Music & Blueprintlive

With Drezus Music & Sinzere

Calgary, AB - 18+ only w/ valid Government I.D.

We're on Instagram! Make sure to keep tabs on us @CommonwealthYYC

All ages open mic showcase featuring BreaksYYC break battle through 10at10 events.

Sled Island presents Dixion McKinley w/ support from Sinzere and B*les & The Suede.

Coast 2 Coast LIVE has given artists the opportunity to showcase their talents. Represent where your from! This years featured performer is Sinzere.

Calgary Folk Music Festival's 4th Annual Block Heater, Presented By ATB February 21 – 23, 2019 | Festival Hall • Studio Bell • The King Eddy • The New Central Library |

CSIF presents the inaugural Stinger Awards! Join us for an evening of great music from Sinzere & the Gang, yummy treats from The Sugar Cube and Pretty Sweet, and a celebration of your fellow Southern AB filmmakers. Your ticket includes access to the Stinger Awards After-Party along with a free drink to enjoy there! Start the night with us with a signature cocktail or a selection of beverages from Village Brewery and Common Crown Brewing Co. at our cash bar. We can't wait to see you there!

YYC experimental hip-hop collective Sellin Keller invites the city to experience an epic celebration of the local culture that influenced their debut EP!

With support from our local sponsors; Under the Gun Tattoo Parlor, The Next Level Inc., Big Rock Brewery, Magz Killgore Art and the Blind Beggar we will have a night full of giveaways and art/merch for sale by the artists!

Our lineup for November 23 features some of Calgary’s most unique and hard working performers, all of whom influenced the sounds on the EP through our groups interactions on the scene.

Show Schedule

It’s been a long time coming, Calgary! We're pleased to present #EddyFest, a four-day music showcase to celebrate our official grand reopening.

EddyFest will feature an eclectic mix of performances that represent the new Eddy mandate: all music for all people. Think Canadian up-and-comers presenting blues to indie-pop to alt-country on Calgary’s legendary stage.

In addition to a stellar roster of musical talent, the #KingEddyYYC kitchen is offering its Southern-inspired culinary delights, cocktails, and all-day Happy Hour to fuel up concert-goers for a night in the crowd.

Can't get enough? Join us on Sunday (and maybe reflect on some questionable decisions) for all-day brunch for Eddy Fest: Hangover Brunch.

Special thanks to lead media partners Calgary Herald and It's Date Night.

We'll be announcing plenty of juicy details as we get closer to the event, so keep an eye on the King Eddy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the details!

EddyFest Schedule:

Thursday, October 4: John Rutherford & the Big Blues Trio with Amos Garrett and the Eh! Team

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/eddyfest-night-1-amos-garrett-john-rutherford

Friday, October 5: Nice Horse with Aaron Pollock Music, followed by The Wine Soaked Preachers

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/eddyfest-night-2-nice-horse-with-aaron-pollock

Saturday, October 6: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald Sinzere

Tickets: https://kingeddy.ca/event/eddy-fest-night-3/

Sunday, October 7: Bob Sumner and Clinton St. John (afternoon) Astral Swans with Mauno (evening), followed by 36?

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/eddyfest-night-4-astral-swans-mauno

It’s been a long time coming, Calgary! We're pleased to present #EddyFest, a four-day music showcase to celebrate our official grand reopening.

EddyFest will feature an eclectic mix of performances that represent the new Eddy mandate: all music for all people. Think Canadian up-and-comers presenting blues to indie-pop to alt-country on Calgary’s legendary stage.

In addition to a stellar roster of musical talent, the #KingEddyYYC kitchen is offering its Southern-inspired culinary delights, cocktails, and all-day Happy Hour to fuel up concert-goers for a night in the crowd.

Can't get enough? Join us on Sunday (and maybe reflect on some questionable decisions) for all-day brunch for Eddy Fest: Hangover Brunch.

Special thanks to lead media partners Calgary Herald and It's Date Night.

We'll be announcing plenty of juicy details as we get closer to the event, so keep an eye on the King Eddy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the details!

EddyFest Schedule:

Thursday, October 4: John Rutherford & the Big Blues Trio with Amos Garrett and the Eh! Team

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/eddyfest-night-1-amos-garrett-john-rutherford

Friday, October 5: Nice Horse with Aaron Pollock Music, followed by The Wine Soaked Preachers

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/eddyfest-night-2-nice-horse-with-aaron-pollock

Saturday, October 6: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald Sinzere

Tickets: https://kingeddy.ca/event/eddy-fest-night-3/

Sunday, October 7: Bob Sumner and Clinton St. John (afternoon) Astral Swans with Mauno (evening), followed by 36?

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/eddyfest-night-4-astral-swans-mauno

It’s been a long time coming, Calgary! We're pleased to present #EddyFest, a four-day music showcase to celebrate our official grand reopening.

EddyFest will feature an eclectic mix of performances that represent the new Eddy mandate: all music for all people. Think Canadian up-and-comers presenting blues to indie-pop to alt-country on Calgary’s legendary stage.

In addition to a stellar roster of musical talent, the #KingEddyYYC kitchen is offering its Southern-inspired culinary delights, cocktails, and all-day Happy Hour to fuel up concert-goers for a night in the crowd.

Can't get enough? Join us on Sunday (and maybe reflect on some questionable decisions) for all-day brunch for Eddy Fest: Hangover Brunch.

Special thanks to lead media partners Calgary Herald and It's Date Night.

We'll be announcing plenty of juicy details as we get closer to the event, so keep an eye on the King Eddy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the details!

EddyFest Schedule:

Thursday, October 4: John Rutherford & the Big Blues Trio with Amos Garrett and the Eh! Team

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/eddyfest-night-1-amos-garrett-john-rutherford

Friday, October 5: Nice Horse with Aaron Pollock Music, followed by The Wine Soaked Preachers

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/eddyfest-night-2-nice-horse-with-aaron-pollock

Saturday, October 6: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald Sinzere

Tickets: https://kingeddy.ca/event/eddy-fest-night-3/

Sunday, October 7: Bob Sumner and Clinton St. John (afternoon) Astral Swans with Mauno (evening), followed by 36?

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/eddyfest-night-4-astral-swans-mauno

anti agenda • underground & unorthodox •

• calling out all groovy bands, MCs, singers, musicians, spoken word artists and enthusiasts

GROOVE THEORY CALGARY | THURSDAYS | the HIP HOP edition • hosted by SINZERE

https://m.facebook.com/Sinzereofficial/

An Open-Ended, Free Form, perfectly imperfect, "do wat u feel" Jam FREE

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Turn up Throwback Thursdays at Mikey's on 12th

Backline Provided.

$5 shots of Jager | food specials

bring your own horns, guitars, cymbals, breakables etc

funk | rnb | motown | reggae | soul | gritty sixties | sexy seventies | cocaine 80's | new jack swing | rocksteady | steppaz | rudeboy | one drop | dancehall | dub | hip hop afrobeat | g funk | boom bap | ska

Can’t get enough of the Calgary International Film Festival?! Join us for the after party for Calgary film 2018 Alberta Music Seen at the National Music Center, featuring performances from Sinzere, Raygun Cowboys, Melted Mirror, and Amy Nelson!

$15 at the door free for Alberta Music seen pass holders.

Show starts at 8:30pm

Join us at Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre for the 2018 Showcase Alberta programme, Alberta Music Seen. The first of its kind at Calgary Film, this visual mixtape will shine a light on the confluence of indie filmmakers from Alberta and musicians with a curated selection of 10 fantastic music videos.

The screening will include performances by three Alberta-based artists whose videos are featured in the programme.

Event begins at 11:45 a.m. with on stage entertainment featured in between DJ sets (street performer type acts, a magician, an acrobat, a beat boxer, a stunt guy). This also features a live set from Sinzere & The Gang at 3PM!!!