ANDERSON
EAST
August 12 Get whisked
away with the soulful
sounds of this Alabama
native, who’s touring his
second studio album Encore.
East’s gravelly voice will
glide effortlessly through
expertly crafted songs
that blend blues, R&B and
country (page 34).
AUGUST
STEVE MARTIN
AND MARTIN SHORT
If their names alone don’t set the
tone, their aptly titled show certainly
does — An Evening You Will Forget
for the Rest of Your Life (page 32). 04
GIPSY KINGS
“Bamboleo” all the way to the show
(page 36). 12
RY COODER
August 10 The legendary guitarist, songwriter
and producer returns to his Americana roots
with covers of old blues, gospel and folk songs
on Prodigal Son, plus a few new originals. His
first album of six years aims to give a message
of hope and resilience (page 36).
16
to
19
PEELED COCKTAIL FESTIVAL
Experience seminars, tastings and
networking events, all centered
around the enjoyment and
development of Calgary’s cocktail
scene (page 34).
ALICE COOPER
August 22 The founder of shock-rock
returns to Calgary for a night of theatrics
and psycho-drama. A Paranormal
Evening will undoubtedly live up to
Cooper’s signature performances, where
heavy metal and punk rock meet horror
show, electric chairs, guillotines and fake
blood (page 34).
BEN HARPER &
CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
The American blues musicians
join forces for their collaborative
new album, No Mercy in This Land
(page 34). 20
JOE ROGAN
Get the Joe Rogan experience in-
person (page 32). 25
to
AUG
29
CALGARY PRIDE
August 24 - September 3 Calgary’s best
and brightest will be on display at the
28th annual Calgary Pride, in celebration
of diversity, inclusivity and community.
From humble and difficult beginnings,
the Calgary Pride Parade has grown to
become the second largest parade in
the city and is followed by Pride in the
Park, where live music and beer gardens
continue the festivities (page 32).
MUSIC IN THE PLAZA
AT HERITAGE PARK
No matter the weather, Wednesday
evenings fill Heritage Town Square
with live music (page 36).
HONENS
After quarter finals in Berlin and New
York, the world-class international
piano competition declares a winner
in Calgary (page 38).
JULY/AUGUST 2018
30
to
SEP
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