Schedule
Monday, July 25th
Calgary Bluesfest Kickoff
King Eddy Rooftop (438 - 9th Ave SW)
Free Event
Join Curt Young & the Healers to kick-off the festival. Sit on the King Eddy rooftop (weather permitting, if necessary we’ll move indoors) and hear some mighty fine blues.
Tuesday, July 26th
Songwriting Workshop
6:30-8:00pm
Memorial Park Library (1221 2nd St SW)
free event, ages 16+
Hosted by David Vest, multiple award winning boogie pianist and songwriter, this is a rare opportunity to learn how to craft songs with one off the leading bluesmen in Canada. Note that space is limited, first come, first served.
Wednesday, July 28th
Blues At Noon
noon-1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 - 1st St SE)
free event, all ages
Bring your lunch and enjoy a noon hour performance by boogie piano giant David Vest in a stunning heritage building.
Walk Through Blues History
6:00-8:30pm
King Eddy (438 9th Ave SW)
free event, all ages
Blues musician and historian John Rutherford Interviews legendary blues boogie pianist David Vest in this ongoing series focusing on the history of the blues, how it made its way to Canada, and how it informs the music we listen to today. Interview is followed by a Q&A.
Thursday, July 28th
Mainstage
5:30PM ~ GUNN
7:00PM ~ Jenie Thai
8:30PM ~ Shawn Kellerman w/Zoom
Twilight Blues
10:00pm - 1:30AM
Kerby Centre (1133 - 7th Ave SW)
Festival Pass holders only - Ages 18+
Festival Headliner Jam hosted by Du-Rite Aces
Friday, July 29th
Mainstage
5:30PM ~ Blue Mules
7:00PM ~ Kingpins
8:30PM ~ Harps Of Gold
Twilight Blues
10:00pm - 1:30AM
Kerby Centre (1133 - 7th Ave SW)
Festival Pass holders only - Ages 18+
Big Hank & the Kingpins followed by
Festival Headliner Jam hosted by Du-Rite Aces
Saturday, July 30th
Mainstage
1:00PM ~ Gogo & Marriner
2:30PM ~ Andy J. Forest
4:00PM ~ Jimmy Carpenter
5:30PM ~ Silent Partners / Jonathan Ellison, Tony Coleman, Russell Jackson
7:00PM ~ Trudy Lynne
8:30PM ~ Lurrie Bell
Twilight Blues
10:00pm - 1:30AM
Kerby Centre (1133 - 7th Ave SW)
Festival Pass holders only - Ages 18+
Silent Partners followed by
Festival Headliner Jam hosted by Andy J. Forest Band with Tony D
Sunday, July 31st
Mainstage
1:00PM ~ Ann Vriend + Inner City Live
2:30PM ~ Amos, Doug, Tim
4:00PM ~ Laurie Morvan
5:30PM ~ Blackburn Brothers
7:00PM ~ Janiva Magness
8:30PM ~ Joe Louis Walker w/Silent Partners
Twilight Blues
10:00pm - 1:30AM
Kerby Centre (1133 - 7th Ave SW)
Festival Pass holders only - Ages 18+
Silent Partners followed by
Festival Headliner Jam hosted by Andy J. Forest Band with Tony D
