The King Eddy

Pop-country artist Liz Christensen is back for Acoustic Afternoons this Saturday. 🎤 The Alberta-based artist, a 2024 YYC Music Award nominee for Pop Recording of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, draws inspiration from Sheryl Crow and Taylor Swift. Show starts at 4:30 pm.

Piano man Jesse Peters plays the King Eddy for happy hour this Friday. 🎹 Combine legendary piano skills, immaculate vocals, and a finely tuned instinct for connecting with audiences, and you get Jesse. Happy hour food and drink specials run 2 to 6 pm.

Two Canadian rock acts, Calgary's own The Definitive and Manitoba's Silas Presley share the stage on Oct. 10. The Definitive brings their self-described "Northern Rock" sound, and Silas Presley opens the night with psychedelic, blues-driven rock. Tickets: bit.ly/4y4WqZs

Nova Scotian sisters @cassieandmaggie play the King Eddy on Oct. 3. The JUNO-nominated sisters unite as a powerful and commanding folk duo. Rooted in Celtic heritage, they infuse the rich traditions of their region with a contemporary vitality. Tickets: bit.ly/4huo6AR

Justin Sutton and Jeremy Grey bring their fall tour to the #KingEddyYYC on September 25, following stops in Whitehorse and the CCMAs in Saskatoon. Expect an evening of acoustic song-swapping and original music. 🎟️ $10 cover at the door.

Folk multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Mary Liv plays the King Eddy on Sept. 19. Based out of Saskatoon, Mary Liv creates relatable songs from real life. She crafts music that's meant to get everyone dancing. 🎟️ Get tickets: bit.ly/4ihLlz4

Dempsey Bolton takes stage for happy hour this Friday. The back-to-back YYC Music Award winner just dropped his third album, IN THE PRESENCE OF GIANTS, a self-produced record that turns heartbreak into massive hooks. Happy hour food and drink specials run 2 to 6 pm.

After selling out his Sept. 24 show, multi-instrumentalist Paul Woida just added a second date on Sept. 23! If you mix Sia's emotive vocal delivery with Ed Sheeran's accessibility, you'll have a good idea of Paul Woida's musical aesthetic. 🎟️ Get tickets: bit.ly/4xK2ia3

Singer-songwriter Jessie Dans brings her soulful vocals to the King Eddy on Sept. 18. Based in Calgary, Jessie only began sharing her music publicly in January 2024, and she's quickly gaining momentum in the Canadian music scene. Get tickets: bit.ly/4xDWsqN

Pop-rock duo The Cherry Motel plays the #KingEddyYYC on Sept. 10. 🎸 Fronted by bilingual singer-songwriter Valerie Lopez and bassist-songwriter Kylah Floen, the duo brings late-night energy and emotional honesty to every song. 🎟️ $10 cover at the door.

Start your Friday night right with The Wine Soaked Preachers at the #KingEddyYYC. 🎸This Calgary-based roots band writes and preaches their own brand of Alberta-soaked tales, inspired by Canadian roots acts like Corb Lund and Daniel Romano. Show starts at 4:30 pm. No cover.

Historic venue, unforgettable music, delicious food. This is a day well spent at the #KingEddyYYC.

Fiery soul-country artist @michelasheedy is back at the #KingEddyYYC on Sept. 3. The Calgary-based artist blends whiskey-soaked vocals with an unapologetic energy, earning her stages alongside Keith Urban, Dallas Smith, and Dean Brody. 🎟️ $10 cover at the door.

Alberta-raised Alex Mckinnon performs for Acoustic Afternoons tomorrow. He delivers his own style of classic rock, country, and blues with a powerful tenor, raising glasses and bringing down the house. Show starts at 11:30 am. No cover. Enjoy our $7 Wild Rose draught special!

Quality control is serious business at the #KingEddyYYC. 🍺

Country artist Catie St. Germain plays the #KingEddyYYC for happy hour. Her soulful voice and authentic songwriting have quickly earned her a spot among the genre's rising stars. Expect a blend of classic country roots with a modern twist. Show starts at 4:30 pm. No cover.

Toronto-based alt-rock artist Harley Olivia plays the King Eddy on September 4. Known for powerhouse vocals, emotionally charged lyrics, and instantly hooky melodies, Harley brings an unmistakable energy to every performance. 🎟️Get tickets: bit.ly/4gwdzDH

Country artist Shalaine Stebner plays the #KingEddyYYC on August 21. 🎸The Alberta-based artist blends powerful vocals with rock-driven '90s country energy, drawing on the sounds she grew up on watching her dad perform in farm halls across rural Alberta.🎟️ $10 cover at the door.

Country-pop artist Rosie Crisp performs for Acoustic Afternoons this Saturday. She artist blends modern country storytelling with contemporary pop influences. You can expect to hear some original music, both released and unreleased, alongside fresh, cross-genre covers.

This past weekend, we celebrated over 120 years of #KingEddyYYC history with three jam-packed nights of live music. Thank you to everyone who came out to honour a true Calgary legend. Here's to the next 120 years! Here are some of our favourite moments. 📸: Sebastian Buzzalino