Plaza Series: Velvet Voices
Velvet Voices: Sammy Volkov and Madeleine Roger
- Family-friendly: all ages welcome!
- Bring your own chair, seat or blanket.
- Grab a spot as early as 6:30 p.m.; all shows start at 7 p.m.
- Free to attend and no tickets required.
- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Sammy Volkov
Often compared to legends like Roy Orbison and Charlie Rich, Sammy Volkov’s 2022 debut album Be Alright! firmly established him as an artist on the rise, hitting the #1 spot on the prestigious CKUA Top 30. This 1960s pop/contemporary indie rock/dreamy chamber folk-loving artist’s album, The Day Had To Come topped Bandcamp’s Best Country Music of 2024 list. His upcoming Songs From the Goodbye Garden features string arrangements from two-time Grammy-nominee Drew Jurecka. He toured festivals like the Calgary and Edmonton Folk Music Festivals and has shared stages with the likes of Frazey Ford, Boy Golden and Mariel Buckley. This singer-songwriter is not one to miss and has “…vocals that emanate…an air of melancholy. … A dash of Chris Isaak and a pinch of gospel-era Elvis Presley are the knee-jerk comparisons, as Volkov sings like a man out of time.” (The Edmonton Journal).
Madeleine Roger
Madeleine Roger (she/her) is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Winnipeg. While skillfully accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it is her artistry as a songwriter that can silence a room, uniting her lyrical prowess with breathtaking melodies that linger long after they are sung. Her newest collection of songs, Nerve is a deeply personal body of work examining every nook and cranny of love and loss. Madeleine bravely exposes the delicate and private moments in life that are universal and sets them adrift on melodies and arrangements that make us feel like nothing is insurmountable. She has toured extensively for over a decade across Canada, the US, Europe, and the UK. She is also a regular collaborator with JUNO award winning string quartet The Fretless, appearing with them in performances and on recordings as a vocalist and co-writer.