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The 45th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival brings an array of groundbreaking icons and emerging songwriters and instrumentalists to the Prince’s Island Park stage this summer.
The four-day festival, powered by ATB, takes over the island July 25-28 with 72 artists from Alberta, Canada and around the world playing on multiple stages.
“We are honored to continue our support of the Calgary Folk Festival, a beloved and eagerly awaited summer tradition,” said John Pieri, senior vice president of ATB Financial.
“With its steadfast commitment to nurturing local and emerging talent alongside showcasing renowned international performers, the Calgary Folk Festival embodies the spirit of cultural enrichment and artistic diversity.”
The festival starts on Thursday night with main players Leif Vollebekk and Ben Howard capping the night. Friday night ends with a tribute to Canadian roots rock band the Cowboy Junkies and Irish songwriter James Vincent McMorrow.
Saturday night is Mexican-American Y La Bamba, KT Tunstall’s folk rock and the funky hip hop sound of The Roots, among others.
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The festival bids adieu to another festival on Sunday night with Billie Martin, Miko Marks, Fantastic Negrito and Booker T. Presents: A Stax Revue.
Visit the Calgary Folk Festival website for the full program. There are early bird weekend tickets and one day tickets.
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