Born in Santiago, Chile, Oscar was encouraged by his father to play the violin and it’s close relative the mandolin, influencing his signature rhythmic playing style. He soon chose the nylon-string guitar as his “soul” instrument. A two time Juno award winner, Oscar’s Latin guitar groove makes him a standout on the world music stage. Ever the collaborator, Oscar easily incorporates jazz, blues, roots and pop sensibilities into his music. His friendship with singer/songwriter James Keelaghan resulted in two fusion recordings as Compadres. Oscar’s infectious rhythms, guitar mastery and improvisational wit will make you marvel. Oscar will be accompanied by guitarist Ricardo Madrid.

A Praire girl from Alberta, Ruth Purves Smith grew up travelling the dusty highways between the two cultures of her urban life in the city and the artisan’s dream of working at a 100-year-old rural woolen mill. From these beginnings, Ruth found her voice and the music within her. Her music spans the spectrum from country through to Celtic-infused folk rock. Both of her albums (“Out in the Storm” and “Faster than the Speed of Dark”) have garnered international attention and received many enthusiastic reviews.

Please note the Nick’s COVID protocols.

$30 advance tickets for this concert are being sold through Eventbrite.    

There will be tickets available at the door for this concert. Patrons are reminded the Nick is a cash only venue.

Current season ticket holder passes are good for this show.

The home of the Nick is the Crescent Heights Community Hall, 1101 2nd St. N.W. Doors are 7:00 and showtime is 7:30.

A new Roy Forbes recording is a rare occurrence. Roy doesn’t pop ‘em out every year or so.  He takes his time, working slowly to get it right. Edge of Blue may just be the Vancouver singer-songwriter’s best yet- a summation by an artist who has been doing this for a long time. On this album both Roy’s roots and routes are showing; the influences he’s absorbed and where he’s been. Edge of Blue is 10 songs full of wisdom, confessions, vulnerability, sensuality, self- reflection and celebration.

Emily Triggs shares stories through her songs with an endearing simplicity and emotional depth. With a pure and true vocal, complementing a solid base of undeniably roots music composition, Emily engages the listener. Her music grips the heart and elevates the soul. Her songs are double edged, unapologetic and a unique sound in the genre of folk/roots.

Please note the Nick’s COVID protocols.

$30 advance tickets for our remaining concerts are being sold through Eventbrite.    

THERE WILL BE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR TONIGHT’S CONCERT.

April 23:  Roy Forbes with opener Emily Triggs

May 7:  Oscar Lopez with opener Ruth Purves Smith (Current season ticket holder passes are good for this show)

The home of the Nick is the Crescent Heights Community Hall, 1101 2nd St. N.W. Doors are 7:00 and showtime is 7:30. Patrons are reminded the Nick is a cash only venue.

His thoughtful lyrics and earnest performances have earned him nominations for three Juno awards, The Polaris Prize, and The CBC’s “Heart Of Gold.” Danny’s hopeful songs find a home in everyone’s heart. In 2011, he relocated to Belize and made a recording with the Garifuna Collective, Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me, called by Billboard “One of the best musical works of our time.” Danny’s project, Khlebnikov was recorded during an 18-day arctic expedition through the Northwest Passage and received two 2017 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Producer and Pushing the Boundaries.

‘Everything Nothing’ is the latest drop from Amelie’s newest concept-driven studio project, The Playlist. Rather than recording and releasing all at once, The Playlist is a stream of rolling singles, traversing the emotional, lyrical, and genre spectrum. Whatever captures Amelie’s creative imagination is harnessed and brought into the world in a living and breathing series of songs. The first five tracks from the project have already received critical acclaim including winning Alternative Recording Of The Year from the YYC Music Awards in 2020 for ‘The Patient Kind.’ Her debut album Roll Honey Roll received Alternative Recording of The Year in 2017.

(Amy Nelson was scheduled to open this concert and had to cancel, with regrets, due to illness. We’ll book Amy into a spot next season.)

Please note the Nick’s COVID protocols.

$30 advance tickets for our remaining concerts are being sold through Eventbrite.    

DOOR TICKETS will be available for tonight’s concert!

April 9:  Danny  Michel with opener Amelie Patterson

April 23:  Roy Forbes with opener Emily Triggs

May 7: Oscar Lopez with opener Ruth Purves Smith (Current season ticket holder passes are good for this show)

(Amos and Julian performance photos by Eric Rosenbaum)

As one of the most distinctive guitar-players since the Telecaster was invented, Amos Garrett has played rock ‘n’ roll, folk, blues and pop, and his unique style has been praised by Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler. Julian Kerr has been playing piano, bass, and guitar for over 30 years, appearing on such gold record hits as One Tin Soldier and Mr. Monday with The Original Caste.

“Sensual, frank and fearless”, said Calgary Fast Forward Magazine about performing songwriter Jenny Allen. Her first solo recording, Something to Say, produced by Canadian folk legend Valdy, led to invitations at major festivals both in Canada and the US. and widespread critical acclaim, her music swings effortlessly between roots, blues, pop and rock.

Please note the Nick’s COVID protocols.

$30 advance tickets for our remaining concerts are being sold through Eventbrite.    

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

May 7: Date added, performers T.B.A.