OVER THE MOON celebrates one year at THE Bird Dog!!! @ Bird Dog Theatre

Kinjo and Young at Bird Dog Theatre and Studios

Friday, September 18 @ 7:30PMFri, Sep 18 @ 7:30PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50th Street, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

Jory KINJO& Aaron YOUNG have been performing, writing, producing music and touring the world for the better part of 3 decades. These seasoned musicians have joined forces with a rich history of heartfelt songs, virtuosic musicianship, and an unrelenting passion for what they do. With vocal harmonies, groove and improvisation being paramount in their set, the duo showcases a variety of roots music in their show. To date, they have released two albums and two singles. Kinjo & Young won a YYC Music award for Blues Recording of the Year in 2023 and were nominated for Blues Artist of the Year at the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards.

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The Black Feathers (from the UK)

Friday, October 9 @ 7:30PMFri, Oct 9 @ 7:30PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50 Street, Hardisty, AB T0B 1V0

The ability to write songs that are both modern and ancient is a rare thing. The product of an arcane art of weaving in traditional influences so thoroughly that they become the warp and weft of fresh creations.

The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, are two such talents. They first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012.

“Once in a blue moon, the whole soars far above the sum of its parts. That’s what happens when The Black Feathers perform live” - Black Mountain News, North Carolina

Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Their music quickly draw the interest of listeners, but it is the stage chemistry that will keep them riveted.

Having already built up a loyal following in the UK, The Black Feathers have been spreading their wings across the US. They have performed at Philadelphia Folk Festival, Kate Wolf Music Festival, and AmericanaFest, and have also been awarded official showcases at the International, North East Regional and Far-West Folk Alliance conferences.

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KitchinParti at the Bird Dog Theatre

Saturday, November 28 @ 7:30PMSat, Nov 28 @ 7:30PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50th Street, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

Suzanne and I have always loved the music and spirit in Newfoundland! Since our dear friends, Bob and Jan Preece moved into Hardisty in March and Jan is originally from Newfoundland, we thought, what could be a better welcoming gift for the two of them than to have a wee kitchen party with the amazing, "KitchinParti" band, straight from the rock...The sing together like family and their songs are steeped in the Newfoundland tradition that we love! I think the only time these three are not smiling or laughing is when they're asleep:) THIS ONE WILL BE FUN!!!

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"Christmas on the Range" with Over The Moon and Friends

Sunday, December 20 @ 2:00PMSun, Dec 20 @ 2:00PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50th Street, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

We have been gathering some great old, and some beautiful new, Christmas tunes and stories over the past few years or so. Most of them reflect a western way of life at Christmas Time... We'll be joined by some of our friends in the band, and maybe one or two others... All we know at this point, is that you'll be full of the Christmas Spirit "western style" when you leave... and it's a good thing as it will be only four more days until Christmas Eve, when you do walk out of the theatre!!!

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The Wardens at The Bird Dog

Sunday, March 14, 2027 @ 2:00PMSun, Mar 14, 2027 @ 2:00PM

Bird Dog Theatre, 5102 50th Street, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

The Wardens stories and mountain music rise from the very land they’ve protected as Canadian national park wardens collectively for over 50 years.

The band have performed widely across western Canada and in the US from Alaska to California. They've shared the stage with Blue Rodeo, Pharis & Jason Romero and Ian Tyson and performed at Folk Alliance International, Canmore Folk Festival's main stage and for a royal audience in Edmonton, Alberta.

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