Edmonton singer-songwriter Ben Sures’ new album, The Story That Lived Here is currently #1 on CKUA. He’s a singing troubadour, a dazzling acoustic guitarist, a humorous, heartfelt story teller who plays folk, blues, roots, Americana, comedy, and rock. He’s a cheeseball Canadian trying to play his instrument like a West African, Sinti swing style guitarist. He’s a crooner, balladeer, country picker, funny songwriter and slide player. Throw in 20 years of festivals, concerts, living rooms, bars, neighbourhood parties, afternoon matinees, outdoor shows, and travel and you’ve got a potent sonic recipe. Ben will be backed by Shannon Johnson, Stephanie Suchy and Mike Lent on violin, stand up bass and back up vocals.
Straddling the renegade worlds of alt-country, blues and soul, singer-songwriter Jess Knights’ hard-to-pin-down style is reflective of her own unassuming past. A classically-trained opera singer who cut her teeth in the boozy, rough-hewn dives of her native Calgary, she’s not one to follow convention. Her debut full-length album, Best Kind of Light, revealed revivalist soul and classic roots tones that had ripened her sound. Knights’ luminous voice and her burgeoning skills as a songwriter of earnest balladry was honoured with a 2020 Best of Calgary award, Best Musical Act.
Please note the Nick’s COVID protocols.
$30 advance tickets for our five remaining concerts are being sold through Eventbrite.
February 26: Ben Sures with opener Jess Knights
March 12: Catherine MacLellan with opener the Jeremy Gignoux Trio
March 26: Amos Garrett and Julian Kerr Duet with opener Jenny Allen
April 9: Danny Michel with opener Amy Nelson
April 23: Roy Forbes with opener Emily Triggs