NMC & Craig Senyk Intiatives presents Heartstrings & Honky Tonks CALGARY

Schedule

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:45 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique | Calgary, AB

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NMC & Craig Senyk Initiatives presents Heartstrings & Honky Tonks CALGARY
THIS IS A MATINEE SHOW
Lisa Brokop
Brad Mates of Emerson Drive
Dan Davidson
Clayton Bellamy
special guest appearance by Hayley Isabel
April 25, 2026 - Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre
Pre-Show Starts 1:45 PM
LIVE to AIR 2:00 PM
Presented by National Music Centre and Craig Senyk Initiatives, this show will bring the magic of music city home to Alberta with intimate songwriters' rounds featuring Lisa Brokop, Brad Mates of Emerson Drive, Clayton Bellamy, Dan Davidson, and special guest Hayley Isabel.
This special matinee will be hosted by Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member Jackie Rae Greening and broadcast LIVE all across Canada on 840 AM CFCW.
Your ticket includes General Admission to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Arrive early to explore Canada's music story through five floors of music exhibitions!
The pre-show starts at 1:45 pm and the live radio broadcast starts at 2:00 pm sharp. To minimize disruption for the broadcast, we kindly ask everyone to be seated in the Performance Hall by 1:45 pm.
About Heartstrings & Honky Tonks
Nashville. Music City. Home to legendary music venues like the Grand Ole Opry House, The Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies, and of course the BlueBird Cafe. As a songwriter each one of these world-famous establishments holds a special place in the heart of every songwriter in the world. They are goals, steppingstones, and milestones in the pursuit of the ultimate goal of sharing music with the world and hearing it live on the radio.
After inaugural sold out seasons in 2024 & 2025, the Heartstrings & Honky Tonks series returns in 2026 with another series of incredible shows that will allow both the artists and audience to be part of something truly special as the performances are broadcast live on 840 AM radio. These events will be hosted by CCMA Hall of Fame Member Jackie Rae and will take place in theaters in Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Camrose, Bonnyville, and Calgary Alberta as we continue to celebrate more than 70 years of CFCW radio.
This historic evening of live music will be set in a traditional Nashville style songwriters round, often also called a guitar pull. These sessions will feature incredible songwriters as they share their stories and take the audience on an emotional journey singing both songs they have written, performed the way they were originally intended, along with songs that hold a special place in their own heart. Once again award winning and platinum selling co-writers, and longtime friends Dan Davidson and Clayton Bellamy will lead most of these events as they bring their Nashville experiences north of the border.
About Craig Senyk Initiatives
Founded in 2014 by Craig Senyk, Board Chair of Mawer Investment Management, philanthropist and country-music lover, Craig Senyk Initiatives' (CSI) mission is to raise the profile of Canadian country music while generously giving to local charitable organizations.
CSI presents country-music events and supports like-minded organizations through promotion and partnership. The annual Jamboree for Charity is its flagship event.
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National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique, 876 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G, Canada

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