17th on 17th: July 17th

17th on 17th returns on July 17 as part of our monthly live music series happening on the 17th of every month through October. Find a different performance at SIX new locations and experience the kind of summer night that makes 17th Avenue feel alive.
- Ashley Garrett & John at Dorsett Square,7-8pm
Ashley Garrett is one of Calgary's rising country artists, known for her powerhouse vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and magnetic stage presence. Ashley blends country roots with influences from pop, R&B, and rock to create a sound that is both fresh and familiar. You can catch her at Dorsett Square, 1339 15 Ave SW.
- Ben Rose at CIBC,7-8pm
Ben Rose (aka Café Rosé) is all about the songs. His originals will break your heart. His covers will soothe your soul. His guitar and his voice impress in their own right but they’re only there to serve the songs. He plays Country, Soul, Rock and Roll. Find him outside CIBC, 1222 17 Ave SW.
- Eh Train Quartet at Rockwood Dental, 7-8pm
Jazz ensembles that will keep you swingin' is back! Come on board & enjoy the finest in musical entertainment. Sax Quartet consists of Paul Evans (Soprano), Ken Drabinsky (Alto), Malcolm McKay (Tenor) and Alex Willies (Baritone). They will be performing outside Rockwood Dental, 1032 17 Ave SW.
- Honens in Tomkins Parks, 6-7pm + 8-9pm
Settle into Tomkins Park for an early evening concert with Calgary jazz pianist and composer Timothonius, whose warm, groove rich style brings an inviting pulse to one of the city’s favourite summer hangouts. Bring a friend, claim a spot, and let the music ease you into the evening. This free concert is presented as part of Honens’ Piano Project YYC—a series of free summertime piano concerts across Calgary.
You can experience two distinct sets that reveal just how expansively the piano can speak in a jazz setting. The first is an intimate duo with upright bassist Jeff Gammon—a close, conversational exchange between two instruments that have shaped the jazz tradition for generations. The second opens into a trio with saxophonist Mitchell Prentice, widening the sound into something more exploratory, more searching, and alive to the unexpected.Together, these sets create an evening that honours the depth of the piano tradition while embracing the thrill of discovery in the moment.
- Poncho & Pearl at Biscettes Bakery, 7-8pm
Father-daughter singing duo known for uplifting covers and vocal harmonies! Find them preforming outside of Biscettes Bakery, 1516 6 St SW.
- Calgary Opera at Amato Gelato, 7-8pm
More information to come, but find them outside Amato Gelato, 602 17 Ave SW