Sled Island and CJSR present: PYPY, Midnight Peg, water margin and bugswallow
PYPY It’s been nearly a decade since PYPY scored Yves Saint Laurent’s 2016 show, and they haven’t missed a step on Sacred Times. Released last fall via Goner Records, this nine-song odyssey charts a psychedelic course through the garage jungle with monster riffs and synth-punk bleeps. They’ve also achieved cult status for their wild live […]
Sled Island Drag Brunch hosted by Karla Marx
Literally everything is better with drag, so join us at Palomino Smokehouse for an afternoon full of breakfast, beers, and of course, DRAG! Hosted by Karla Marx and chock full of other incredible performers – Dogiichow, Karlotta Handle, Valerie Hunt, Lola Jett, Dmitri Dmitria, Veronika Vixen, Joanie Sabbath, King Neptune, Divina Diefor, Argintina Hailey and […]
Sled Island & CFCR present: The Garrys, blind commentary, Grimelda and Yarbo
The Garrys Featuring four siblings from the coldest part of the landlocked Canadian prairies, The Garrys, perhaps surprisingly, make surf music. They use layered blood harmonies, hazy sun-bleached melodies, classic lo-fi guitar tones, and syncopated surf beats to create a unique “doom-wop” sound, dripping with dark nostalgia and touched by psychedelic dread. blind commentary “Emo-gaze” […]
Sled Island and CKXU present: 4BPM, Pnoom, schoolyard, Taxa and Chinese Medicine
4BPM With a sincere focus on creating roots in the musical community of Southern Alberta, screamo five-piece 4BPM have made a name for themselves over the last three years, both for fostering the all-ages and DIY scenes from which they came, and for their intensely energetic live shows. Check out their latest EP To you, […]
Sled Island presents: The Mummies, DMBQ, Penny & the Pits and Pinball, 1973
The Mummies Budget Rock is (finally!) hitting Sled Island, courtesy of Otoboke Beaver’s curation. Formed decades ago in the sand dunes of California, The Mummies are a perpetually crashing car of thrashin’ punk ‘n roll, delivered at the lowest fidelities possible. This is your favourite band’s favourite band, and their chaotic live show has to […]
Sled Island presents: Holy Void, BITTER//WASHED and Stem Champ
Holy Void This Winnipeg-based psych hexad channels the fragile chaos of existence into dark soundscapes of noisy art rock. Formed in 2014, the band pushes modern psychedelia’s boundaries by weaving electric violin and cello into heavy, atmospheric compositions. Their latest album, All Will Be Revealed In Time, is a nine-track exploration of belief, insecurity, and […]
Dandy Brewing & Sled Island Present A Palomino Patio Party
Dandy Brewing & Sled Island Present: Palomino Patio Boogaloo. Beer Sampling, Sweet Prizes, Hot Vinyl with Guest Selector Tyra Sanderson (CJSW) and Beer Stuff. Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club / ON THE PATIO 109 7 Avenue S.W Calgary Home Page 18+ with government issued identification When: Friday June 20, 2025 Doors: 3:00pm Admission: FREE […]
Sled Island presents: 36?, Pony Girl, Barbara and Chic Chameleon
36? An award-winning, multifaceted psych-pop art rock band based out of Calgary, 36? is crafting sincere, unapologetic, and intricate music that cuts no corners. The unit’s live performances are stimulating exhibits of energy that are bound to captivate anyone who bears witness. This indie rock collective is about to become your favourite number. Pony Girl […]
Sled Island presents: Abrupt Decay, NATLAK, Yarbo and Everythingyoueverloved
Abrupt Decay The chaotic grindcore stylings of Abrupt Decay pushes listeners from one extreme to the next, blasted beats enmeshed with hot DJ samples delivered with finesse and raw emotion. Our collective ears are still ringing from their massive show with Tomb Mold at last year’s festival, setting the stage for a crushing return. NATLAK […]
Sled Island presents: The Mummies, Glockabelle, Last Waltzon and Crachat
The Mummies Budget Rock is (finally!) hitting Sled Island, courtesy of Otoboke Beaver’s curation. Formed decades ago in the sand dunes of California, The Mummies are a perpetually crashing car of thrashin’ punk ‘n roll, delivered at the lowest fidelities possible. This is your favourite band’s favourite band, and their chaotic live show has to […]