BirdBelly

BirdBelly is the new moniker of Alberta-born Métis singer-songwriter Cynthia Hamar — a name that signals a creative shift into deeper, more cinematic territory. Praised as “menacing, powerful, and contemplative” (Music Arena Gh, 2022), her music weaves raw emotion with richly textured folk-Americana. Hamar has released four studio albums, including Joint & Marrow (Neon Moon Records), which charted on earshot!’s National Top 50 and earned her a 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year.

Her forthcoming album The Wind The Wood marks the official arrival of BirdBelly — a project rooted in authenticity, resilience, and the wild grace of the prairie landscape.

This special album release show brings the cinematic sound of The Wind The Wood to life with a full band, creating a lush and immersive experience. Expect a night of sweeping arrangements, heartfelt storytelling, and a few surprises along the way.

Opening the evening is Edmonton’s own Von Bieker, whose blend of poetic songwriting and vibrant folk-pop energy sets the perfect tone for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music and community.