New Moon Folk Club is a volunteer‑run, not‑for‑profit society presenting affordable, accessible contemporary folk concerts with a diverse season lineup that showcases both high‑quality established and emerging artists.
Season Passes On Sale Now: $325
All‑access 12 show pass to full season of intimate, high‑quality folk concerts.
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Shows Start: 7:30pm
Venue: St. Basil's Cultural Centre
10819 - 71 Avenue Edmonton
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Sept 2026
SEPT
18
2026
Derina Harvey Band
Fearless front-woman Derina Harvey leads an award-winning Celtic rock band that turns every show into a roaring East Coast kitchen party, blending reimagined traditional tunes with hooky originals and big, heartfelt ballads. With powerhouse vocals, fiery fiddle, driving guitars, and plenty of humour and storytelling, the Derina Harvey Band delivers a high-energy night of songs and stories that has earned them comparisons to a “rockier” Great Big Sea fronted by Adele, and made them festival favourites across Canada and beyond.
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Oct 2026
OCT
02
2026
Generations
Generations celebrates the musical roots of Edmonton’s folk community as songs and stories pass from parent to child and onward again. Four remarkable musical families share one stage for an evening of connection and tradition. Wendy Gregson joins daughter Renee McLachlin and granddaughter Ruby with music from their beautiful Mother Tree album, alongside folk veteran Gord Matthews and his son Travis. The second set features acclaimed songwriter Billie Zizi with her father, world-travelled fiddler Cam Neufeld and his gypsy-trail inspired Road to Django, joined by rising artist Kaiya Kodie performing with her multi-instrumentalist father Jason. One night. Four families. Music carried across generations.
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Oct 2026
Lloyd Spiegel
Oct
16
2026
14× Australian Blues Award winner Lloyd Spiegel is a bluesman at his core, a guitarist by trade, a comedian by nature, and a showman at heart. His powerful vocals, jaw-dropping guitar prowess, humour and storytelling create a captivating performance that crosses genres and generations. Having spent 30 of his 40 years touring the globe, Spiegel developed a signature style that honours the traditions of the blues while creating a link in the chain of its evolution. One of Australia’s most celebrated artists, he performs worldwide and is the youngest-ever inductee into the Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame.
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Oct 2026
Colin Linden
Oct
30
2026
A genuine renaissance man of roots music, Colin Linden is a Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer whose soulful blend of blues, folk, and Americana has taken him from Toronto coffeehouses to Nashville’s biggest stages. Best known as a member of Blackie & The Rodeo Kings and as the musical force behind the TV series Nashville, he has played on more than 500 albums and produced over 140, working with legends like Bruce Cockburn, Bob Dylan, Keb’ Mo’, and Lucinda Williams. Onstage at New Moon Folk Club, expect masterful guitar work, gritty vocals, and stories from a lifetime in music, in an intimate concert that feels like sitting in the studio with one of roots music’s true heavyweights.
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Nov 2026
Nov
20
2026
Double Bill
Two powerhouse voices on one unforgettable night at New Moon Folk Club. Together, they deliver a double-dose of fearless songwriting, virtuosic musicianship, and big-hearted stage presence—an intimate, high-energy evening where songs, stories, and harmonies shine.
Mia Kelly
Rising star Mia Kelly offers a soulful, bilingual blend of folk, rock, and blues, pairing a stunning voice with poetic, emotionally rich storytelling.
Eliza Mary Doyle Band
Eliza Mary Doyle brings feisty, banjo‑driven alt‑country/folk, all high‑octane energy, sharp songwriting, and “sweet as honey and raw as hide” delivery.
Nov 2026
The Sultans of String
Nov
27
2026
Celebrate the season with The Sultans of String’s Christmas Caravan at New Moon Folk Club, an adventurous holiday concert that whirls from flamenco to gypsy jazz, Middle Eastern grooves, Celtic jigs, and lush folk melodies. This Juno‑nominated ensemble reimagines festive favourites and seasonal originals with soaring violin, fiery guitar, and infectious rhythms, creating a joyful “trip around the world in one December night.” Expect surprise guests, rich stories behind the songs, and plenty of chances to clap, sing, and sway along as the band wraps familiar carols and global winter songs in dazzling new arrangements.
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Jan 2027
John Wort Hannam Trio
Jan
22
2027
John Wort Hannam Trio brings the heart of the prairies to New Moon Folk Club, with songs that feel like conversations at the kitchen table—funny, tender, and quietly profound. A JUNO-nominated, multi-award-winning songwriter from Fort Macleod, Hannam is celebrated for rich, clear vocals and story-driven folk-roots tunes that shine a light on small-town lives, working folks, and family. Backed by his dynamic trio, he delivers warm harmonies, nimble acoustic picking, and a stage presence that’s as generous and down-to-earth as his writing, making this an intimate winter concert full of melody, humour, and hard-earned hope.
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Feb 2027
Feb
19
2027
Double Bill
Two master storytellers share one intimate night at New Moon Folk Club as Terra Spencer and Ken Stead bring their songs under the same roof. Together they offer an evening of harmony, heart, and unforgettable stories—two full concerts, one cozy New Moon stage.
Terra Spencer
Terra’s butterscotch vocals, wry Maritime humour, and cinematic folk songs feel like leafing through a box of old letters, full of small details and big emotions.
Ken Stead
Ken’s warm, roots‑folk anthems turn any room into a living room singalong, blending charged lyricism, lived experience, and easy banter with the crowd.
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March 2027
Andrew Collins Trio
Mar
05
2027
The Andrew Collins Trio brings virtuosic “chamber‑grass” fireworks to New Moon Folk Club, led by mandolin maestro Andrew Collins—one of Canada’s most celebrated acoustic musicians, with multiple JUNO nominations and Canadian Folk Music Awards to his name. Switching effortlessly between mandolin, mandola, mandocello, guitar, fiddle, and bass, Collins and bandmates Adam Shier and James McEleney bend and blend bluegrass, jazz, folk, Celtic, and classical into high‑energy tunes full of improvisation, tight harmonies, and playful onstage banter. Expect a dazzling night of string‑slinging, from jaw‑dropping instrumentals to inventive vocal songs, as this shape‑shifting trio pushes the boundaries of what an acoustic band can do.
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March 2027
The Unfaithful Servants
Mar
19
2027
The Unfaithful Servants bring their high‑energy “newgrass” sound to New Moon Folk Club, delivering explosive instrumentals, rich harmonies, and gripping songs that push bluegrass, folk, and Americana into fresh territory. Led by Grammy‑nominated mandolinist Jesse Cobb (a founding member of The Infamous Stringdusters) and prolific songwriter Dylan Stone, the Vancouver Island quartet has quickly become one of Canada’s must‑see acoustic acts, earning festival slots, rave reviews, and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination.
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Apr 2027
Jeffery Straker
Apr
02
2027
Jeffery Straker is a prairie-born, classically trained pianist and singer-songwriter whose rootsy, storytelling songs have a way of carrying listeners out onto a northern lake or down the main street of a small Saskatchewan town. With energetic, piano-driven folk/roots tunes, clever lyrics, and warm, conversational stage banter, he’s drawn comparisons to the likes of Billy Joel, Kris Kristofferson, and Harry Chapin while touring 100+ shows a year across Canada, Europe, Latin America, and beyond. A multiple Saskatchewan Music Award “Roots/Folk Artist of the Year” and Western Canadian Music Award winner whose songs have appeared on CBC and in film and theatre, Straker brings a heartfelt, big-sky piano show to New Moon Folk Club that feels both cinematic and beautifully down-to-earth.
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Apr 2027
Maggie's Wake
Apr
16
2027
​Maggie’s Wake brings a fresh, high‑energy take on contemporary folk to New Moon Folk Club, fusing high‑twang country, driving jigs and reels, Cajun‑style twin fiddles, and even a touch of reggae into one constantly evolving, rootsy sound. Led by award‑winning songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist Tara Dunphy (tin whistle, flute, fiddle, guitar, banjo, vocals) and acclaimed fiddler/vocalist Lindsay Schindler, they’re backed by a powerhouse rhythm section of Andrew Kosty (bass) and Kenneth Palmer (guitar). Together they deliver fiery tunes, soaring harmonies, and story‑rich songs that honour Celtic and North American traditions while boldly forging their own path in modern roots music.
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Thank you for supporting live folk music in Alberta!
Thank you for choosing to be part of the New Moon Folk Club community and for playing an important role in our wonderful folk music eco-system, comprised of patrons, volunteers, artists, and sponsors. We will continue to make beautiful music together!
