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Midnight Channel
Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival ~ CLVB ’33
Midnight Channel (Lethbridge, AB) is a boundary-pushing jazz collective renowned for its powerful live shows, which blend deep groove, wild improvisation, and emotional honesty. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz fan or just here for the ride, their music meets you where you are—and takes you somewhere unexpected.
Following a sold-out performance at Sled Island opening for Makaya McCraven—and the breakout success of their debut album Gemini Sunrise, which reached the Top 10 on national jazz charts—the group now premieres music from their upcoming release Alien Love Songs, out September 12.
This 90-minute set traverses a range of moods, including chaotic free jazz, cinematic rhythms, soaring guitar anthems, tender ballads, and meditative modern grooves. It’s all held together by the band’s trust in each other, their deep listening, and their desire to make something true in real time.
Following this performance, Midnight Channel will embark on a tour throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan, bringing their bold new sound to communities across the prairies.
About CLVB ’33
From intimate open mics to lively piano bars, cabarets, and jazz jams, these informal events invite you to experience the unexpected. Whether you’re here to perform or take it all in, each night offers something unique, sparked by improvisation, storytelling, and genuine connection. Grab a drink, find your seat—or your groove—and settle in for an evening where anything can happen.