Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Saturday April 4, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm
Admission: $15.00 advance at www.showpass.com
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Run the Plank
https://runtheplank.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/runtheplankband

Wesley Wilson & the Ghosts
https://wesleywilsonandtheghosts.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/wesleywilsonandtheghosts

Morosoph
https://www.instagram.com/morosoph.band

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Friday April 3, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm
Admission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com
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EXTENSIVE SLAUGHTER (Vancouver)
The torch bearers of heavy crushing crust. Not unlike Doom, with a touch of Axegrinder/Deviated instinct. LIVE BY THE CRUST, DIE BY THE STENCH.
https://extensiveslaughter.bandcamp.com

LANGUID (Edmonton)
D-BEAT PUNK
https://languidpunk.bandcamp.com

DIVINE APPREHENSION (Calgary)
METAL THRASHING DEATH, THE EPITOME OF EVIL BORN OF THE FIRES OF DAMNATION
https://www.instagram.com/divineapprehension

BANZAI (Calgary)
DISGUSTING SPLATTER GRINDFREAKS
https://www.instagram.com/banzaigore

SUPPORT DIY PUNK

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Friday April 11, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 8:30pm
Admission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com
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Local Menace
Post-Rock Art Punk
https://localmenace.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/localmenace.mp3

Oranje
Art Rock Math Rock
https://oranjeband.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/oranjeband

Eye of Newt
Weird Indie Post-Punk
https://eyeofnewt.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/eyeofnewtshreds

FACT
No Wave Experimental Jazz Punk
https://thisisfact.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/__factband___

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club / UPSTAIRS
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Friday April 24, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm
Admission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com
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Pøltergeist
Post-Punk, Goth, Metal, Shoegaze
https://poltergeistovdoom.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/poltergeistovdoom

Girlfriends & Boyfriends (Toronto)
Gothic rock, New Romantics, Post-Punk, New Wave
https://girlfriendsandboyfriends.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/girlfriendsandboyfriends

Bridgeland
Krautrock, Post-Punk, Psychedelic Garage
https://bridgeland.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/brid_geland

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Friday May 15, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm
Admission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com
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Bloodshot Bill (Montreal)
From his first self-released album in 2001, through sixteen more, over thirty singles, and collaborations with the likes of King Khan, Mark Sultan, Jon Spencer, Deke Dickerson, and the 5.6.7.8’s, Bloodshot Bill has parlayed his unique blend of rockabilly, R&B and garage rock into feverishly prolific productions that tap into the very roots of mutant rock’n’roll. As his reputation has grown, Bloodshot Bill has been deemed a rockabilly wildman, a primitive, a seminal punk, a throwback to the wild ‘50s, and the deranged spirit of psychobilly madness. His latest album, Psyche-o-Billy, which will be released on Goner Records on November 24, 2023, exudes raw energy and authenticity via a frenzied, stripped down soundscape that defies all rules and descriptions.

A giant in the rockabilly/sleaze underworld, thrilling crowds around the world for over two decades!

“like Roy Orbison with a head injury” – John Waters.

https://www.bloodshotbill.com
https://bloodshotbill.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/bloodshotbill

Poisin Sucker (Winnipeg)
Raw’n’Trashy Garage Rock
https://poisonsuckers.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/poisonsuckers

Amy Nelson
Tumbleweed Psychedelic Garage Blues
https://amynelsonmusic.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/amyflyingakite

droogaloo
Puck Slapping Maple Sucker
https://www.instagram.com/droogaloo

Dandy Brewing
Ltd. SMALL BATCH BEER 𝕰𝖘𝖙 2014
https://thedandybrewingcompany.com
https://www.instagram.com/dandybrewing

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Friday April 24, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm
Admission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com
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Sea of Lettuce
Surfing the Sea of Lettuce is a refreshing proposition that blends indie-pop and surf-rock elements with easygoing local vibes. The band’s catalogue is full of summer soundtracks meant to be listened to while enjoying days in the sun or hanging in your favourite dive bar, best heard on the latest release Any Day Now. – https://www.sledisland.com/2025/sea-of-lettuce
https://www.instagram.com/seaoflettuce

Zoo!
Good vibes, catchy melodies, and punchy instrumentals, indie vocals
https://zoobandmusic.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/zoo.band

The Cave Arcade
Reverb-heavy, guitar-driven soundscapes, playful lyrics, indie hooks
https://cavearcade.bandcamp.com

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Saturday April 11, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm
Admission: $16.00 advance at www.showpass.com
Artist Pre-Sale Date: Tues, February 3, 2026 @ 10am MT
General On-sale Date: Wed, February 4, 2026 @ 10am MT
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Garret T. Willie
A 25 year old blues rock force from Alert Bay, BC, whose sound carries far beyond his years. His second album Bill’s Café recorded in Nashville with Grammy winning producer Tom Hambridge bridges his small town Indigenous roots with the fire
of Music City. Known for his gravel soaked vocals, ripping guitar solos, and electrifying live shows, Willie has already earned international acclaim, BBC Radio 2 airplay, Top 20 chart placements, and tour slots with legends like John Fogerty, Joe Bonamassa, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

https://garrettwillie.com
https://www.instagram.com/garrettwilliemusic

Ramblin’ Ambassadors
Instrumental Rock n’ Roll, Rockabilly, Surf, Blues
https://ramblinambassadors.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/ramblinambassadors

Double Rider
Rockin’ Blues and Garage from the Siksika Nation
https://www.facebook.com/doubleriderofficial
https://www.instagram.com/doubleriderofficial

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Tuesday May 19, 2026 Doors: 7:00pm
Artist presale / Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. MST
Live Nation presale / Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m. MST
General sale / Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. MST
https://www.ticketmaster.ca

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Arkells
Whether they’re rocking stadiums, making a beeline for the discotheque, or gathering around the campfire, the implicit message of Arkells is always the same: everyone is welcome here. Since the beginning, Arkells have never wavered in their mission to be the house band that soundtracks the greatest nights of your life and provides emotional support in your darkest hours. And that communal spirit is reflected in an ever-evolving sound that hits all the perennial pleasure points—fusing the anthemic power of alt-rock, the pulpit-shaking passion of vintage soul, the off-the-cuff intimacy of singer-songwriter music, the urbane edge of 21st-century indie, and the futurist aesthetics of modern R&B.

Thanks to that eclectic ethos, Arkells have continued to evolve, while making everyone feel right at home. As one of the most heavily rotated acts on radio, and all-time record holders of the JUNO Award for “Group of the Year,” Arkells have extended their reach beyond borders by infiltrating all corners of pop culture; from global sports telecasts and top-tier video games to the stages of Coachella and Bonnaroo. But the band’s longevity is ultimately a function of their commitment to never coasting on past glories and to always live completely in the moment. Even through their impressive history together, Arkells still approach every gig as an opportunity to prove themselves to the unconverted; as they’re fond of saying, each time they take the stage, “we understand the assignment.” The first rule of rock ‘n’ roll is to play every show like it’s your last—but as Arkells prove night after night, it’s just as important to hold onto the unbridled energy and enthusiasm of your first.

https://www.arkellsmusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/arkellsmusic

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
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Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Wednesday May 20, 2026
Doors: 7:00pm / Action 8:00pm
Admission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com
General On-sale Date: Friday February 6, 2026 @ 12pm MT
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!

Béton Armé (Montreal)
Montréal has always had an active music scene, but it seems hard for bands to break out and reach wider audiences outside Canada. However, when a band is able to break out, they become the archetype for their respective sounds, creating something entirely unique from familiar riffs and structures.Take VOIVOID’s sci-fi thrash and speed metal mutation from the 80s, INEPSY’s motör-charged wasteland punk ‘n’ roll from the early 2000’s and now…BÉTON ARMÉ’s uplifting blend of Oi!, punk and hardcore. While it seems most people are learning about the band through their recent tours—hitting cities in Europe, USA, Australia and Japan—they have been active since 2018, meticulously dialing in their sound.

Initially influenced by the skinhead scenes of France and Italy, their new LP “Renaissance” borrows from sounds outside the subculture, orchestrating harmonies to unite the punks, skins and moshers. The comparison to L’INFANTERIE SAUVAGE is undeniable (they even cover “Les poings levés mais les poings liés”!) with odd song structures switching from slow melodies to fast punchy pogo beats. The Italian influence also still remains, tapping into bands showcased on the “QUELLI CHE URLANO ANCHORA…” compilation (BASTA, NABAT, ROUGH, etc…). However on this LP, there is a subtle influence of early American hardcore bands, adding more stomping rhythms and upping the pace of the songs.

Renaissance is an excellent example of how a band can evolve their sound without losing the aspects that define them: razor sharps riffs, unexpected disco drum syncopations and, of course, orchestral “Ohhhhhhs”. Every song verges on an anthem that will get stuck in your head for days.

This record truly is a “Renaissance”, hopefully ushering in a new era of scene unity and positivity, making you believe that together anything is possible. L’Union Fait La Force! – www.lavidaesunmus.com

https://www.betonarmeband.com
https://betonarmeoimtl.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/betonarme_514

Grotto (Toronto/Calgary)
Hardcore Punk
https://serpentsgallery.bandcamp.com/album/sg06-grotto-targeted-solution

Creeping Chill (Edmonton)
D-Beat Hardcore
https://creepingchill.bandcamp.com

Closetalkers
D-Beat Crust
https://www.instagram.com/close.talkers
https://neontasterecords.bandcamp.com/album/path-to-peace

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary
http://thepalomino.ca/
18+ with government issued identification
When: Friday April 17, 2026
Doors: 8:00pm / Action 9:00pm
Admission: $20.00 advance at www.showpass.com
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!!

Castle (San Francisco)
Heavy Metal Doom
https://heavycastle.com
https://Instagram.com/heavycastle
https://Castlesf.bandcamp.com

Hazzerd
Thrashing Speed Metal
https://hazzerdthrash.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/hazzerdthrash

Denimachine
Soulful Riff Rock
https://denimachine.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/denimachine

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), the Battle River Territory of the Métis Nation of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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