Lethbridge Folk Club

Open Stage
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K0X5, Canada
Join us for our open stage Friday, April 10, 2026

Lethbridge Folk Club OPEN STAGE

Always on the 2nd Friday of the month September until May.

Our Open Stage Nights continue.

Join us to sing, play, hone your musical skills or just come and listen.

All are welcome to the Lethbridge Folk Club’s ‘Open Stage’ evenings, where we host local performing musicians and poets at McKillop United Church Hall: 2329 15th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta

Lethbridge Folk Club will provide you with a stage with sound facilities at no cost so that you can perform some of your own music, music you have borrowed, or poetry of your choice. You will also have an eager and appreciative audience to listen to and perhaps dance to your musical performance!

The dates for 2026 are: This Year’s Open Stage nights are on:

April 10, 2026,

and May 8, 2026

Enter at the main entrance, turn left, and go up the stairs to the hall. Donations are appreciated to help pay for the venue.

We are looking for a $5.00 contribution to support our Open Stage program. Please click here at “Support Us Financially” or click on the green button below.

Support Us Financially

Even though we are an Alberta Nonprofit and not supposed to make money, we can’t lose any either, we’d be honored if you you help us defray some of our hard costs of this free event with a donation. If you can afford it, please click the support button. Thanks so much!

Support the Folk Club by purchasing Our Cuppers Coffee, click here!

Fun and music from our Open Stage Nights

Home Routes presents Kaeley jade
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Analog Books, 322-6 street S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J2C8, Canada
Kaeley Jade

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Tickets are available online and at Analog Books and CASA.

“With an emotionally poignant indie pop sound and her penchant for crafting relatable and pointed lyrics, Kaeley Jade is an artist that seems capable of exciting things. Whether crafting bouncy anthems or more melancholic and thoughtful reflections, there is a real engaging edge to her writing and her sound.”

— CLOUT

Home Routes with Lethbridge Folk Clubs’ Prairie Folk Sessions presents Kaeley Jade on Saturday April 11, 2026, at Analog Books.

Alternative-folk singer/songwriter Kaeley Jade crafts full-hearted songs that dig deep. Growing up on the outskirts of North America’s most northern metropolis, the Edmonton-based Métis artist has been sculpted by icy winter winds, warm summer breezes, and sweeping prairie skies. Whether through gently textured acoustic ballads or rip-roaring full-band cuts, Kaeley’s powerful voice and vivid imagery capture the depths of life’s most challenging moments with sincerity and precision.

Kaeley will be drifting between her piano and acoustic guitar, and will be accompanied by the amazing multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Gagnon, so if you’re a fan of soaring vocals, rich lyricism, and heavenly harmonies, this will definitely be a show I think you should check out!

Kaeley Jade’s forthcoming album, The Great Unknown, finds her exploring an earthier sound, where expansive percussion mingles with soaring guitars to create the electric charge of an impending storm. At its core is Kaeley’s heartfelt vocal delivery, both commanding and vulnerable, and reminiscent of artists like Serena Ryder or Kacey Musgraves. Produced by JUNO Award-winner Hill Kourkoutis, The Great Unknown is a cinematic plunge into the dread, conflict, and uncertainty that arises when we reach a turning point. There is a catharsis in letting go of that which no longer serves us, and The Great Unknown invites listeners to embrace the unpredictability of life, confront the moments that challenge us, and celebrate the beauty found within the ever-shifting tides of experience.

A Renaissance woman at heart, Kaeley Jade’s creative practice extends far beyond her musical prowess. After attaining her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Alberta in 2020, she has continued to dance between the worlds of music, theatre, film, and visual arts. Her work on Two-Headed/Half-Hearted—a prairie-gothic folk musical that premiered at Northern Light Theatre in 2022—showcased her talents as a composer, sound designer, and actor, and earned her a Music in the Arts award at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards. With over 150 performances across Canada since 2023, Kaeley’s deep love of storytelling and dynamic stage presence shine through whether she performs solo, duo, or with her five-piece band.

Doors open at 6:30 PM

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Greg Herman Trio
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Army Navy Air Force Club (ANAVETS), 517 - 5 Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0T9, Canada
Greg Herman Trio with Dusty Dee Litchfield

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Tickets are available at our ticket partners: Analog Books, Cuppers Coffee, Theoretically Brewing, and Casa.

“Entertaining and Thought Provoking”– Maple Creek News

“Raw simplicity that connects with audiences”– Maple Creek Advance Times

The Lethbridge Folk Club Presents the Greg Herman Trio.

Active as a musician since 1985, Greg writes about the land, family, history and any ideas he can catch. Home is the family ranch north of Medicine Hat, his style reflects the influences from community and many types of music.

Greg Herman is a songwriter of great talent and craft, his lyrics rising authentically from the southeastern Alberta plains. The place he lives in and works in. The place he was born in. When you’ve been too long away Greg’s songs beckon you home.

Local Singer/Songwriter, Dusty Dee Litchfield will be opening.

“Dusty Dee has a distinctive voice and a quirky sense of humor … as well as a knack for telling a good story” – Richard Amery, LABeat.ca.

Dusty comments that “It is the song, Lyric, Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm. They all combine to capture the imagination of the listener. It is the song.”

Doors open at 6:30 PM

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Open Stage
2026-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K0X5, Canada
Join us for our last open stage of the season Friday, May 8, 2026

Lethbridge Folk Club OPEN STAGE

Always on the 2nd Friday of the month September until May.

Our Open Stage Nights continue, but this is our last one until September, May 8th, 2026, 7 pm.

Join us to sing, play, hone your musical skills or just come and listen.

All are welcome to the Lethbridge Folk Club’s ‘Open Stage’ evenings, where we host local performing musicians and poets at McKillop United Church Hall: 2329 15th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta

Lethbridge Folk Club will provide you with a stage with sound facilities at no cost so that you can perform some of your own music, music you have borrowed, or poetry of your choice. You will also have an eager and appreciative audience to listen to and perhaps dance to your musical performance!

The dates for 2026 are: This Year’s Open Stage nights are on:

May 8, 2026

and resume in September, watch for the announcement.

Enter at the main entrance, turn left, and go up the stairs to the hall. Donations are appreciated to help pay for the venue.

We are looking for a $5.00 contribution to support our Open Stage program. Please click here at “Support Us Financially” or click on the green button below.

Support Us Financially

Even though we are an Alberta Nonprofit and not supposed to make money, we can’t lose any either, we’d be honored if you you help us defray some of our hard costs of this free event with a donation. If you can afford it, please click the support button. Thanks so much!

Support the Folk Club by purchasing Our Cuppers Coffee, click here!

Fun and music from our Open Stage Nights

The Sadlier-Brown band
2026-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Army Navy Air Force Club (ANAVETS), 517 - 5 Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0T9, Canada
The Sadlier-Brown Band with Henk van Ginnegen

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Tickets are available at our ticket partners: Analog Books, Cuppers Coffee, Theoretically Brewing, Casa, and right here online

“I’d say we’re a bit eccentric,” says Mark Sadlier-Brown. “I don’t want people to pigeon-hole us as a pure rockabilly band.” They play originals and their cover repertoire runs the gamut from Hendrix to Hank Williams, the Rolling Stones to Mississippi John Hurt and Elvis to jug-band music (the elder Sadlier-Brown also plays in the High Water Jug Band).

Calgary Arts All-Stars: The Sadlier-Brown Band– By Jon Roe • Swerve/The Calgary Herald

The Lethbridge Folk Club presents The Sadlier-Brown Band with Henk van Ginneken opening on May 23rd, 2026 at the Army Navy Air Force Club.

The Sadlier-Brown Band consists of three core members. Mark Sadlier-Brown (guitar and vocals), Eve Hell (upright bass and vocals) and Bev Bruce (percussion).

The Sadlier-Brown Band consists of three core members. Mark Sadlier-Brown (guitar and vocals), Dylan (upright bass and vocals) and Bev Bruce (percussion). Mark Sadlier-Brown is the frontman and has been playing his own kind of rootsy, rockabilly, folk, and proto-jazz music for years. He also wrote “spur of the moment” songs for the local CBC station in Calgary. Mark performed as a member of “The Highwater Jugband” and the “Alien Rebels”.

The Sadlier-Brown band likes to mix original songs with obscure vintage songs to give you a creative show. The band’s music mostly ranges from the era of the 50’s and into the 60’s. All of their music is played with an infectious solid rhythm that encourages dancing. The look and style of the band is vintage. This includes clothes and instruments dating from the early time of country and rockabilly jive music.

Acoustic Folk and Roots performer Henk van Ginneken (aka Leon Barr), backs up his vocals with guitars, harmonicas, mandolin and 6 string banjo. He has recorded two CDs. As well as his solo shows, he has opened for Bill Bourne, Tim Williams, Oscar Lopez, Jerusalem Ridge and Ken Ham to name a few. Along the way, he has also done a lot of busking for well over 40 years.

Doors open at 6:30 PM

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A Great Evening of Music
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Casa Community Room, 230 8 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J5H2, Canada
A Great Evening of Music

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Come and enjoy the music!

free concert

You’re warmly invited to attend the Lethbridge Folk Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, June 9th @ 7pm, held at the Casa Community Room – and this year, we’re kicking things off with a special treat.

After the short meeting, enjoy a free one-hour concert featuring Reid & Writes and Sarah Lillian. It’s a great chance to connect with fellow music lovers and celebrate the incredible talent in our community.

Preceding the performance, we’ll move into our very short AGM, where we’ll share updates, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to what’s next for the club.

All are welcome, but we especially encourage current members to attend and take part in the meeting. Your voice and input help shape the future of the Lethbridge Folk Club.

2026 memberships are available here: https://lethbridgefolkclub.ca/memberships/ and are valid until December 31st 2026.

Why come?

– Enjoy a free live concert

– Stay informed about the club’s activities and plans

– Have a say in decisions and direction

– Connect with the local folk music community

We hope to see you there for an evening of music, community, and conversation.

Sarah Lillian has loved music since childhood. Born and raised in Edmonton, Sarah grew up surrounded by music, listening to her father sing and play a variety of interesting instruments. She finally began writing her own music a few years ago and has finally worked up the courage to share her songs with others.Her genuine lyrics make her songs relatable and easy to love.

Now living in the Cowsnest Pass, Sarah has been playing locally and has become a regular at our Open Stage Nights.

Reid & Writes are a group of seasoned musicians that plays original songs along with tasty covers. Tonight, we have two members of Reid & Writes with us. Their live lineup for this concert is anchored by their principal songwriter, lead vocals and guitar, Reid Seibert and on fiddle and vocals, Kelsey Jespersen.

“Music is heartfelt, melodic, rhythmic and dynamic. Various styles make each song unique. Lyrics drawn from personal experience and Alberta landscapes convey universal themes.“

Doors open at 6:30 PM

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Christian Howse
2026-07-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Theoretically Brewing Company, 1263 2 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0E7, Canada
Christian Howse

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“Christian’s raw talent and ability is staggering. His guitar work is very unique and when combined with the lyrics and vocal it is a killer package.”

— George Canyon

“ A great lyricist and perhaps a better poet.”

“musical prodigy….embarrassingly talented…” and “everything you want in an artist.”

— The Newfoundland Herald

The Lethbridge Folk Club Presents a Prairie Folk Sessions Concert with Christian Howse at Theoretically Brewing on July 11th at 7:30 pm

Christian Howse is a Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated singer-songwriter from Newfoundland, Canada, making waves in the East Coast music scene with his heartfelt storytelling and masterful musicianship. Renowned for his distinctive fingerstyle guitar work and evocative lyricism, Christian continues to evolve as both an artist and a social observer.

Christian brings a powerful performance to the stage. Drawing from the genres of punk, folk, and math-rock, he has developed a unique brand of percussive fingerstyle guitar which holds his audiences captive. With a passion for storytelling and a love for telling it how it is, Christian illustrates a very raw and real depiction of the greatest fears, darkest feelings, and most beautiful revelations that we all come to feel, to some extent, throughout our lives. His songs are sure to leave you looking inward, seeing a bit of your hidden self in every word.

Christian’s artistry has been recognized with numerous accolades, including a 2018 nomination for Canadian Folk Music Young Performer of the Year, three 2019 MusicNL nominations for Rising Star, Male Artist of the Year, and Folk/Roots Artist of the Year, and a 2025 MusicNL nomination for his sync placement on Hudson & Rex. With each release, Christian continues to captivate audiences and strengthen his place in Canada’s folk tradition.

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Marten Borsch
2026-08-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Analog Books, 322-6 street S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J2C8, Canada
Marten Borsch

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“Delightful, and heartwarming, Marten plays a harmonica to sound like a fiddle, breathtaking and bright with guitar & singing songs of love & hope. full house clapping along, great energy!“

“ Went to a house concert he performed at. Beautiful sound and such emotional storytelling. We had such a wonderful time!! Highly recommend seeing him if you have a chance!”

“Marten just did a wonderful house concert for us. Great music, very personal and engaging. Our listeners totally enjoyed his performance.”

The Lethbridge Folk Club Presents a Prairies Folk Session concert with Marten Borsch at Analog Books on August 1st at 7:30 pm

Marten Borch is a singer-songwriter from Edmonton known for his raw authenticity, heartfelt lyrics, and a deep commitment to using music as a tool for connection and change. Influenced by folk, Celtic, swing, and even a touch of EDM, his sound weaves together old-world roots and modern energy. His songs tackle themes of social justice, environmentalism, and the human experience—music that’s meant to make you feel, think, and move.

On stage, Borch performs solo—but you’d never guess it. The sheer fullness of his sound, rhythm, and presence often leaves audiences convinced they’re hearing a full band. It’s a “three-in-one” experience that turns every set into something bigger than the sum of its parts. With the release of his latest album, “That Was Fun“, he’s carving out space as a powerful, purposeful voice in the indie scene.

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Lethbridge Porchfest
2026-08-29 12:00 - 20:30 | London Road Neighbourhood & Kinsmen Playground, 1016 9 Ave S,, Lethbridge Alberta, alberta, T1J 1T9, Canada
Lethbridge Porchfest

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This is a free event for the whole family.

Join us for Porchfest Lethbridge, a family-friendly, walkable, free, one-day music festival featuring 6 artists presenting a one-hour show in the front yards of 6 homes in one central neighbourhood, London Road, at staggered times between 12 and 7 pm on August 29th, with a grand finale concert at Kinsmen Park in London Road at 7:30 PM

The Lethbridge Folk Club presents Lethbridge Porchfest, a 1-day music festival with musicians performing on hosts’ front porches, or front lawns, turning the entire community into a free concert venue on Saturday August 29th, 2026

A grassroots, neighbourhood-based music festival where local musicians perform on residents’ front porches, front lawns, or driveways, turning the entire community into a walkable, free concert venue. This inaugural free event will take place in the historic London Road Neighbourhood and the Fleetwood areas of Lethbridge. There will be 6 concerts at 6 different homes over a staggered 7 1/2 -hour period. This will allow music patrons to move from concert to concert in a very leisurely, walkable manner or pick and choose which performances they’d like to stay for. There have already been 6 hosts who volunteered to host a concert on the front porches or in the yards. The event will culminate in a 1-hour wind-up concert at London Road’s Kinsmen Park.

Porchfest starts at 12:00 noon with our first Porch concert and continues until 8:30 pm, when our finale at Kinsmen Park winds up.

See what they did in Medicine Hat last year!

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