Varsity Open Stage featuring Brian Volke with opening act Bittersweet
Schedule
Fri Oct 10 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Varsity Community Centre | Calgary, AB
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Feature Artist (8:15–9:00 PM): Brian VolkeBrian Volke is a longtime Calgary folk and roots artist, known for his powerful guitar style and warm songwriting. Founder of Tir Na N’og/My Son Ted, he’s also taught at FAMI and directed the Water Valley Celtic Music Festival. His music blends passion, storytelling, and a love of life.
Opening Act (7:00 PM): Bittersweet
Bittersweet is a Calgary trio of friends—Tannis and Bill Bentley with Murray Little—who bring joy and heart to every performance. With their voices, ukuleles, and a love of folk, blues, and jazz, they share fresh takes on old favourites and the occasional original, creating music that feels both familiar and new.
Open Mic (7:30–8:15 PM & 9:00–9:45 PM)
Two sessions of 3–4 performances each
Max 2 songs or 10 minutes per performer
Sign-up at 6:45 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Where is it happening?
Varsity Community Centre, 4304 Varsity Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 1A2, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
