2024-25 Season
John Reischman and the Jaybirds
Foothills Bluegrass Music Society presents John Reischman and the Jaybirds live at The Irish Cultural Society in Bowness (6452 35 Ave NW, Calgary AB)!
Join us Friday, March 14, 2025, doors at 7:00PM, show at 7:30PM.
Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound. Now in their 20th year, with seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations, the Jaybirds are simultaneously innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.
Reischman and the Jaybirds make effortless-sounding music that strikes its own balance of technical virtuosity and emotional honesty, and finds its own relaxed voice in a repertoire that comfortably embraces bluegrass and old-time classics, blues, gospel, original instrumentals and songs, and the Beatles.
The musical vision that propels the Jaybirds may be Reischman’s, but there is no singular star here that outshines the other.
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Spring Square Dance
Foothills Bluegrass Music Society Presents the Spring Square Dance featuring Caller Elliot Dillabough and the Hip To Be Square Collective!
Join us at the Irish Cultural Society in Bowness (6452 35 Ave NW, Calgary AB) Saturday, April 5th - doors at 7:00PM, dancing at 7:30!
Come one come all to an evening of squares, circles, longways and other dances taught on the spot by ace caller Elliot Dillabough - no experience needed! Featuring live stringband music from the Hip to be Square Collective and a focus on fun and laughter over fancy footwork, this evening promises to be a high energy dance party where two left feet won't hold anyone back. No partner required, so rustle up a bunch of friends, or just bring yourself and your dancing shoes. Everyone is welcome!
The Irish Cultural Centre has plenty of free parking, a wooden dance floor and a full bar service, including beer, wine, and cocktails.
Regular Jam Session
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Irish Cultural Centre
6452 - 35 Ave NW
Traditional and contemporary bluegrass jam, bring your songs and instrumental tunes. Acoustic instruments only, with exception for electric bass, no percussion. Bluegrass adjacent styles such as old-time, classic country and folk music (typically in a bluegrass style) may creep in later in the evening…
September through June, except between Christmas and New Years.
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