Chad Van Gaalen (solo)

Chad Van Gaalen returns to his hometown of Calgary for a rare solo performance at the Folk Festival. Known for drifting between folk and free sonics, Van Gaalen brings three decades of off-the-wall creativity to the stage, accompanied by his multi-instrumentalist collaborator Jairus Sharif. Expect an intimate evening of improvisation and narrative-driven music. Sharif adds a layer of hazy hip-hop atmosphere and free-form jazz, creating a singular musical vision that uncovers inner truths. This is a seated event with seats allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. ✨ Relentlessly creative indie musician 🎷 Featuring opener Jairus Sharif 📍 Festival Hall