Abigayle Oakley & John Hewitt

Lethbridge Folk Clubs’ Prairie Folk Sessions presents Abigayle Oakley with John Hewitt on February 25th, 2026, at Analog Books.
From Las Vegas to Nashvegas, Abigayle Oakley blends the melodic richness of folk pioneers with the lyrical honesty of today’s confessional singer-songwriters.

Her songs explore the complexities of life and the existential questions that shape us, often with a sharp, tongue-in-cheek wit that adds layers of humour and insight. Abigayle is a recent winner of the Kerrville New Folk Competition and has played hundreds of shows in the US and Canada, opening for acts such as The War and Treaty, Jed and The Valentine, Forest Blakk and more. When not writing, practicing, or performing, you can find Abigayle hiking the beautiful hills of Tennessee

With artfully crafted songs, masterful musicianship and humbled authenticity, John Hewitt is the full package and the real deal. John’s natural ability to tell a story through song, combined with his down-to-earth, welcoming approach to the audience, are just two of the many noteworthy qualities that will ensure the continued success and longevity of his career. Well known for his Band John Hewitt and the Americans. John has produced and toured several ‘Lives and Times’ series, including Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce.

The songcraft of John Hewitt is spot-on. He not only tells a story but also does so in an engaging way with complementary lyrics, melody, and arrangements. Basically, John is a hardworking artist who pays close attention to the details of his presentations, and audiences loved them!