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Date
Friday, April 17, 2026 7:30PM
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Join New Moon Folk Club for their presentation of Crystal Shawanda on Friday, April 17 at St. Basil's Cultural Centre, 10819 71 Avenue NW. Doors open at 6:30PM, performance begins at 7:30PM.
Crystal Shawanda
Juno Award-winning powerhouse Crystal Shawanda is back with her latest studio album, Midnight Blues, on True North Records. Her latest fiery blues collection showcases her full-throttle raspy voice, unmatched in today’s musical landscape, and an authentic appreciation for the genre dating back to her youth.
“Growing up, all of my favorite music had these breadcrumbs that led me to the blues,” Crystal says. “I often quote Willie Dixon: ‘Blues is the roots and everything else is the fruits.’ Even in today’s pop music, there’s all this influence that derives from the blues. I was just always really attracted to the rawness and the realness of the blues.”
Produced and engineered in Nashville by her husband and long-time collaborator Dwayne Strobel, Midnight Blues — her eighth studio album, and fifth since switching from a chart-topping career as a country artist — is a collection of original songs, such as the seductive-sounding rocker “Midnight Blues,” swampy dancefloor groove “Rumpshaker,” and gentler “Take A Little Walk With The Moon,” as well as covers of the Howlin’ Wolf classic “Evil” and her take on Celine Dion’s hit “That’s Just The Woman In Me.”
The album also features Canadian multi-instrumentalist Steve Marriner, the late blues harp player Harpdog Brown, and in-demand bassist Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Chrissie Hynde).
“This is absolutely my favorite album I’ve ever recorded because I feel like my husband put me in a picture frame,” says Crystal. “He really captured who I am as an artist. He let my vocal shine. He brought out the best in me and all the songs that we wrote really capture my live show and who I am.”
First Set: Jeff Stuart
Holidays in Canada, the musical collaboration of Jeff Stuart and Lindsay Pratt, blends sweet Americana-inspired folk songs with lush harmonies and a playful stage presence. Lindsay, a Western Canadian Music Award-winning singer-songwriter, fronts the band Party Jacket and was part of the duo Twin Peaks. Jeff, longtime frontman of Alberta’s indie-folk band The Hearts, brings his emotive storytelling to the mix. Together, they create a dreamy, heartfelt musical experience that resonates deeply with audiences, blending their individual talents into a seamless, captivating performance.
Pricing
GST will be added to your ticket(s) at checkout. All online and phone orders are subject to a $2 service fee.
Advanced General Admission: $35
Advanced Student Admission: $25
Student admission is only available for full-time students, and youth aged 13-17. Valid Student ID may be requested at the door.
Children aged 12 and under receive free admission at the door
No physical or electronic tickets will be provided. You will need to have your order confirmation ready at the door.
Free parking is available on-site. ETS routes 9 and 701 are within a 5-minute walk.
Tickets may also be purchased over the phone at 780-420-1757 or in-person at EAC Shop & Services, 9930 102 Avenue NW
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