As July turns into August, CKUA continues to celebrate the music festivals that make summer so much fun. Here’s what’s planned next, on the air and on-site!
Calgary Folk Music Festival
July 25 -28
Prince’s Island Park
Live Broadcasts from Calgary Folk Fest:
Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness (BCUC)
Saturday, July 27
8:05pm – 9:10pm
Miko Marks
Sunday, July 28
6:30pm – 7:20pm
Fantastic Negrito
Sunday, July 28
7:35pm – 8:40pm
Plus, on Saturday, July 27 between 1pm and 2pm MT, Shayne Giles will be hosting a This Music Changed My Life special, highlighting the Calgary Folk Music Festival. And Kate Stevens will be reporting from live on the ground at CFMF, including conversations with special guests.
We’ll also be on site for visits, artist interviews, and fresh summer merch. Stop by our tent to say hello!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and look for our live stream conversations with festival performers. Last year we spoke with over a dozen artists at our tent. Which bands and musicians will we speak with this year? Follow us to find out.
Tune in for even more festival coverage:
Alberta Morning with host Grant Stovel
Friday, July 26
6am – 9am
Celebrate Edmonton’s iconic live music venue, Blues on Whyte. It’s planning a 40th Anniversary Bash, and Grant will speak with performer Dave Babcock and organizer Henning Witt.
Open Nights with host Mark Rodgers
Saturday, July 27
8:05pm – midnight
Host Mark Rodgers and the CKUA team are here with a special broadcast from the Calgary Folk Music Festival. Hear Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness (BCUC). Mark will also look ahead to the Loud as Hell Metal Festival in Drumheller. Note the special start time for Open Nights this week!
Bluegrass Hour with host Darcy Whiteside
Sunday, July 28
1pm – 2pm MT
Join host Darcy Whiteside as he looks ahead to the Blueberry Music Festival in Stony Plain. This beloved festival celebrates bluegrass and offers fun for the whole family.
