Summer might be winding down, but Edmonton’s music scene is still heating up on stages across the city. Head to your favourite venue and catch one — or all! — of these amazing shows.
Rend | August 12
A four-time Edmonton Music Award nominated band, Rend’s energetic alternative rock sound has brought them on stage with big names in music, like City and Colour, Mother Mother, Royal Tusk, and many more. Head to their show and listen for their newest single with incredible vocals, “Skin & Bones.”
Needle Vinyl Tavern | 10524 Jasper Ave. | 780-756-9045
MUST DIE! | August 13
MUST DIE!’s Lee Austin Bates is a production master with an ear for blending incredible beats and eclectic sounds into seamless dub-step and electronic tracks. Don’t miss out on a live showcase of his quirky dance-floor hits, which have earned him attention on international stages.
Chvrch of John | 10260-103 St. | 780-884-8994
Skeletonwitch | August 16
Heavy metal fans, prepare for a vicious live show! After logging countless hours on the road on tour, Skeletonwitch lands in Edmonton to play their head-banging tunes at the Mercury Room.
Mercury Room | 10575-114 St. | 780-999-9665
Trevor Finlay | August 17 – 21
This talented Canadian blues rocker has been to Nashville and back. Now he lands in Edmonton, bringing his 2015 album Sandpaper and Bourbon to the Blues on Whyte stage. According to one reviewer of Finlay’s work, “You are either a fan or you haven’t seen him yet.”
Blues on Whyte | 10329 Whyte (82) Ave. | 780-439-5058
The Human Rights | August 18
Upbeat tunes and a high-energy stage presence are guaranteed at this show. A reggae group that draws on jazz, funk, and R&B roots, The Human Rights are a 10-piece Canadian band with a distinctly lively sound.
Mercury Room | 10575-114 St. | 780-999-9665
Senseless Live | August 19
Don’t miss the unique sounds of Senseless Live, an incredible tech-house group spanning multiple genres and combining electronic sound with incredible vocals. The group is a collaboration of singer/songwriter Kim Sykes, DJ/producer Tom Glassey, and guitarist/keyboardist Ron Dazo. Dance all night to their deep bass beats and original, smooth lyrics.
Chvrch of John | 10260-103 St. | 780-884-8994
Toby | August 25 – 28
Blues, reggae, roots, and indie rock come together in this West Australian singer and songwriter’s hypnotic sets. Toby’s fierce vocals make for undeniably fun, raw, and engaging shows. Be sure to catch Toby in Edmonton before she takes off on another worldwide tour!
Blues on Whyte | 10329 Whyte (82) Ave. | 780-439-5058
The Wet Secrets | August 25
This six-piece disco-pop-rock group returns to their home city this month after touring across Canada. The Wet Secrets have been hailed as “the best rock ‘n roll band to ever come out of Edmonton, and one of the best ever from Alberta.”
Needle Vinyl Tavern | 10524 Jasper Ave. | 780-756-9045
Cobra Ramone | August 26
A greasy, grungy rock ‘n’ roll group, this trio lends powerhouse vocals to a badass mix of apocalyptic lyrics and gritty instrumentals. You’ve probably heard their stereo-blasting hit “Wrath Like a City.” Don’t miss your chance to see them live in Edmonton for an incredible show.
Needle Vinyl Tavern | 10524 Jasper Ave. | 780-756-9045
Eva Foote | August 29
Eva Foote takes the stage for the release of her brand new album release. Inspired by the ambient music of Joni Mitchell, this Edmontonian singer and songwriter’s poetic lyrics and melancholy guitar pieces are subtly, hauntingly beautiful.
Needle Vinyl Tavern | 10524 Jasper Ave. | 780-756-9045
Son of Dave | September 7
A former member of the Grammy Award-winning folk rock band Crash Test Dummies, Son of Dave’s Benjamin Darvill puts on solo performances brimming with talent and creativity. His bluesy folk rock incorporates incredible beat box, blues, and harmonic mashups for an unbelievably layered and dynamic one-man show.
The Almanac | 10351 Whyte (82) Ave. | 780-760-4567
Echo Nebraska | September 16
This Vancouver-based indie group dishes out soulful acoustics, dreamy melodies, and rich vocal harmonies. The youthful group’s EP “Send the Ships” has an undoubtedly smooth Americana sound.
The Almanac | 10351 Whyte (82) Ave. | 780-760-4567
—Danielle Mohr
