Chinook Musical Society

Chinook Musical Society Saturday Night Special! Presenting Calgary with top-notch musical acts since 1976!

Enjoy an intimate, relaxed setting with excellent acoustics, ample free parking, full (cash only) bar and concession
Tickets on Showpass
We look forward to seeing you soon! Saturday Night Special concerts are held at the Braeside Community Centre during the fall and winter months. For more information on these musical evenings, please go to the website below and click the Society Description and Show Schedule.

And just like that, our 49th season is over! And oh what a season it was! 😊We absolutely ended on a high note last night...
04/12/2026

And just like that, our 49th season is over! And oh what a season it was! 😊

We absolutely ended on a high note last night with Calgary’s own Kinjo & Young, who blew us away with their superb musicianship, talent and heart, followed by our headliner - the soulful and powerful Ndidi O!

Ndidi and her band performed two masterful sets of a fusion of blues, jazz and folk and ended the night with the crowd on their feet. 👏
(Video clips in the comments below)

We now take a five month hiatus and enjoy the nicer weather (that’s hopefully going to arrive very soon) and will launch our 50th Anniversary season on September 12th with the multitalented Steve Poltz, and opening act Lewis & Royal!

Keep an eye on this page for the full 2026/27 lineup and notifications when tickets go on sale.

And finally, but not least important, a HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful and valuable volunteers, and to everyone who bought tickets this year and supported live music in Calgary. None of this happens without you! 🥰

CFMA Awards presented last night at the Bella Concert Hall included the Solo Artist of the Year going to our friend Len...
04/11/2026

CFMA Awards presented last night at the Bella Concert Hall included the Solo Artist of the Year going to our friend Lennie Gallant! 😊Congratulations to all!

A hearty congratulations to all the winners and nominees last night at the CFMA's!
04/10/2026

A hearty congratulations to all the winners and nominees last night at the CFMA's!

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03/31/2026

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Congratulations to !

Recipient of the EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR award.

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03/31/2026

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Congratulations to Tim Williams

Recipient of this Year's LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

03/24/2026
Be sure to join us on Saturday, April 11th, for our next, and final show of our 49th season: Ndidi O with Kinjo & Young ...
03/20/2026

Be sure to join us on Saturday, April 11th, for our next, and final show of our 49th season: Ndidi O with Kinjo & Young

There are voices that demand we listen to them. Not to their word necessarily, but to their tone... to the emotional undercurrent that carries with it the soul of the speaker. Ndidi O is one of those voices.
She is an award-winning contemporary roots and blues singer-songwriter, a two-time Juno Nominee, the winner of the Western Canada Music Awards (WMCA) Blues Artist of the Year award in 2019, and nominated for the Canadian Blues Music Awards 2026 Female Blues Artist of the Year Award.
Her live performances exceed expectations with a theme of honest openness woven throughout the performance. She has an ability to connect with her audience
"B.C. artist N’didi Onukwulu, known professionally as N’didi O, has always been criminally under-rated for someone with such an extraordinary voice - one that recalls Billie Holiday, Etta James, Nina Simone and other giants of jazz and blues." ~ Roots Music Canada

The night will kick off with Calgary’s own Kinjo & Young. Incredibly successful individually, together, they have an unmistakable chemistry that truly shines as they blend blues, funk, reggae, and soul with masterful musicianship, rich harmonies, and stories accumulated from years of friendship and collaboration. If you’ve never heard them before, you are in for a real treat!

Jory Kinjo brings a unique history to his music and draws from his experiences playing and performing Soul, Ska, Reggae and Rhythm & Blues all over the world. From playing old-school soul music with long-standing soul band, Mocking Shadows, and warming the stage for Canadian tours for B.B. King, ZZ Top and Buddy Guy... Jory has also toured Europe playing bass for Montreal’s third-wave ska kings, the Planet Smashers and then formed “JK & the Relays”.

By the time Aaron Young was just 23 years old, he had already produced, arranged and performed on over 15 albums. He performed in the world-beat stage show Barrage for 5 years, touring Asia, Scandanavia, the UK, Canada and the US. You may have even seen the odd glimpse of his work on PBS, CBC, MTV, Bravo and the BBC. He has produced and/or played on over 180 albums and played on over 7500 live stage performances spanning across the globe!

Our shows have been regularly selling out this year and tickets for this final show of the season are going quickly! Buy yours today:
www.showpass.com/ndidi-o-with-kinjo-young

Subscribe to our channel! https://youtube.com/cbcmusicCBC Music is your hub for coast-to-coast-to-coast Canadian music. Watch exclusive performances, candid ...

It was a sold out humdinger last night at Braeside! 😊The evening began with Magnolia Buckskin, who were relatable, funny...
03/15/2026

It was a sold out humdinger last night at Braeside! 😊

The evening began with Magnolia Buckskin, who were relatable, funny, and whose songwriting and lovely harmonies drew us in and made everyone feel like we were with very good, old friends.

Then, the delightful flurry that is Union Duke arrived… 😉
Incredible musicianship and the blend of 5 voices who not only sound amazing together, but have one hell of a great time doing so!
Boisterous and rambunctious… the jovial rapport of the band was infectious and the high energy and rhythm of their songs had everyone absolutely engaged.
A terrific night of great music and lots of laughter. Just what the doctor ordered! 👍🥰
(Video in the comments below)

So now it’s 8 down, and just one more show to go this season!

Please join us on April 11th when the incredibly talented Ndidi O will be with us along with Calgary’s own Kinjo and Young.
There are still some tickets available on Showpass but it’s doubtful that they will last long…!
https://www.showpass.com/ndidi-o-with-kinjo-young/

Thank you for supporting live music in Calgary! The Union Duke with Magnolia Buckskin show is now sold out.You still hav...
03/14/2026

Thank you for supporting live music in Calgary! The Union Duke with Magnolia Buckskin show is now sold out.

You still have one more opportunity to catch a Saturday Night Special show at Braeside this season, when the fantastic Ndidi O visits with opening act, Kinjo and Young on April 11th!
https://www.showpass.com/ndidi-o-with-kinjo-young/

And keep an eye out on this page for updates on tickets and our full line-up for next season - our 50th Anniversary year!! 🥰

SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/blueskitchentvUnion Duke perform 'LaDiDaDiDa' in session for The Blues Kitchen at AmericanaFest UK 2020. Many Thanks to:The Am...

Tim Williams’ Celebration of Life service was held last night at the Jack Singer Auditorium.  (Feb 23, 2026)It was an in...
02/25/2026

Tim Williams’ Celebration of Life service was held last night at the Jack Singer Auditorium.
(Feb 23, 2026)
It was an incredible tribute to an incredible man. Lots of laughter, music, love and memories. ❤️‍🩹

The Celebration of the life of Tim Williams - Husband, Father, Son, Friend, ArtistAugust 11, 1948 to November 28, 2025A Life Well LivedLive Streamed Monday, ...

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