Sled Island presents: Spank Williams, Forest Ray, Virgo Rising and The Rifle County Players
Schedule
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Pin-Bar | Calgary, AB
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Spank WilliamsA high-energy cow-punk five-piece originally from Merritt, BC, Spank Williams pulls as much from James Brown and Tom Waits as they do from Hank Williams and George Jones. The group claims to lack capabilities in singing and songwriting, but this is easily disputed by their impressive musicianship, good-time inducing performances and knee-slapping shenanigans.
Forest Ray
Seattle-based folk n’ roll group Forest Ray has been described as “spaced-out, down to earth" and "Brit-pop gone country,” and through a consistent touring and recording schedule, they have become one of Seattle’s most known active bands. Their sixth studio album, Windfucker (Jebivjetar), was released in January 2024.
Virgo Rising
Shimmering with knotty arrangements, heartfelt storytelling and a luminous sense of depth, Virgo Rising blends intimate bedroom pop with electrifying indie rock. With their EPs Sixteenth Sapphire and Vampyre Year earning critical praise, stay tuned for their debut full-length album slated for release in the fall of 2026.
The Rifle County Players
Emerging as an experiment to indulge in a genre outside of their musical comfort zones, The Rifle County Players cut their teeth with country classic covers and have since transformed into a Calgary mainstay with a growing original catalogue. Check out their latest release “22-X Rated” – the first single off their upcoming album expected in 2026.
Important info:
Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.
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All passes and tickets are non-refundable.
About Sled Island:
Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with over 25,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.
Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
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Where is it happening?
Pin-Bar, Pin-Bar, 501 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A9, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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