CG5
This YouTube and TikTok sensation brings the Too Many Songs tour to Calgary. Chances are you’ve already heard his eclectic sound; he’s amassed over 1.2 billion streams on Spotify alone.
January 9, 7 p.m. at MacEwan Ballroom, machallconcerts.com.
SAMWOY
This Montreal native has been making waves with his varied indie-rock sound. Catch him in an intimate setting with support from Thee Canadian Dispatch, Pinball 1973, and Innerouter. Co-presented by Black Ice and REVERIE.
January 9, 8 p.m. at Loophole Coffee Bar, loophole-coffee-bar.com.
The New Dead Poets: Kraig and SAINT HESTON
Kraig explores the anxieties of modern life through sounds that blend indie-folk and alt-rock. Local hip-hop creator SAINT HESTON is on deck to open.
January 10, 8 p.m. at Congress Coffee, congresscoffeeshop.com.
Sofia Kourtesis
Fresh off the release of her fifth EP Volver, Kourtesis’ bright house jams are pure sonic earworms that will ignite the (newly renovated) Commonwealth downstairs.
January 15, 9 p.m. at Common/UNDRGRD, commonwealthbar.ca.
Miesha and the Spanks
Calgary’s favourite two-piece garage rock party is headlining a sweet afternoon of alt rock, including all-ager ragers Medusas and new local group Soft Pet.
January 17, 2 p.m. at PinBar, pinbaryyc.com.
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Wild Coulee
This alt-folk collective describes itself as “Fleetwood Mac with less Rumours and more guitar.” Show up to this all-ages show early and catch Cold Little Crow and Buddy Elliot.
January 17, 8 p.m. at BLOX Arts Centre, bloxartscentre.ca.
The Gift: A Tribute to Ian Tyson
From honky-tonk classics to heartfelt cowboy ballads, Ian Tyson’s body of work speaks for itself, and this is your chance to celebrate it with live renditions — and a roast beef dinner!
January 18, 7 p.m. at Ranchman’s, ranchmans.ca.
Men Without Hats
Do “The Safety Dance” with some CanCon synth-pop legends, hot off the heels of their ninth(!) studio album, On the Moon.
January 20, 8 p.m. at the Bella Concert Hall, tickets.mru.ca.
Dean Lewis
His latest tour might be called The Epilogue, but the Australian pop-singer is still going strong as he makes his way to Tsuut’ina Nation land.
January 22, 7:30 p.m. at Grey Eagle Event Centre, greyeagleresortandcasino.ca.
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What So Not
The experimental EDM project of Emoh Instead is tearing up one of Calgary’s newest venues, and if you get a ticket off the site and get there before 10:30 p.m., the show is free!
January 23, 9 p.m. at the Arrowhead, thearrowheadcalgary.com.
Shad
The Old Prince kicks it back in Calgary, right after appearing as a keynote speaker at the SoundOff Summit. It’s his 20th anniversary in hip hop, so let’s celebrate!
January 23, 7 p.m. at Commonwealth, commonwealthbar.ca.
Curbi
At just 16 years old, Curbi stormed onto the international EDM scene with a signature jacking big room house sound. It’s been all-gas-no-brakes ever since, and Calgary is ready to dance.
January 24, 9 p.m. at The Palace, thepalacetheatre.ca.
FEAR
This legendary LA punk act is bringing some dangerous ‘77 punk history to Calgary, with local bands The Motherfuckers and Julius Sumner Miller opening this rowdy show.
January 25, 8 p.m. at Dickens, dickensyyc.com.
Dani Moon Quartet
Bringing together jazzy soul with authentic storytelling, Dani Moon and her quartet are hitting Parkdale’s Wednesday Night Jazz sessions for an evening to remember.
January 28, 7 p.m. at Parkdale United Church, parkdaleunitedcalgary.net.
Sean Nicholas Savage
End the month strong with some soulful pop and atmospheric arrangements, courtesy of Savage, Aladean Kheroufi, and Bad Bodies.
January 31, 8 p.m. at the Palomino, thepalomino.ca.
Hansel and Gretel
Brought to life by both Old Trout Puppet Workshop and the Cantaré Children’s Choir, this operatic take on a Brothers Grimm classic is fun for the whole family.
January 31, February 1, and February 6 at the Jubilee Auditorium, calgaryopera.com.
The Offspring
It’s a Gen-X pop punk takeover at the ‘Dome,’ with The Offspring keepin’ it separated and Bad (Dad) Religion kicking the show off. Make sure to take some Tylenol the next day.
February 1, 7 p.m. at the Saddledome, scotiabanksaddledome.com.
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Revolution: The Music of The Beatles
This authorized symphonic tribute features top vocalists and musicians performing Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik’s arrangements, transcribed from original Abbey Road recordings.
February 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, calgaryphil.com.
