🎸 About Oscar Lopez

For more than forty years, Oscar López has been one of Canada’s most celebrated and beloved instrumental musicians. Born in Santiago, Chile, and proudly calling Calgary home since 1981, Oscar has built an international reputation through his extraordinary guitar artistry and his ability to connect deeply with audiences of all ages. A two-time Juno Award winner, Oscar is widely recognized as the “Master of the Latin String Guitar.” His distinctive style blends Latin rhythms, flamenco passion, jazz improvisation, folk traditions, and world music influences into a sound that is both technically brilliant and emotionally uplifting.

Throughout a remarkable career that has taken him across Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond, Oscar has become much more than an accomplished performer. He is a cultural ambassador whose music transcends language and brings people together through rhythm, melody, and joy. What makes Oscar truly special is not only his remarkable musicianship but also his warmth, humour, and generosity of spirit. Whether performing in a major concert hall, a festival, a theatre, or an intimate community gathering, he creates an atmosphere of connection and celebration that leaves audiences smiling long after the final note.

Calgary House Concerts is honoured to welcome one of Calgary’s true musical treasures for an unforgettable afternoon of world-class music and community. Join us on Saturday, June 28 at 3:00 PM at Ranchlands Community Centre for this special Food Bank Booster Concert supporting the Ranchlands Community Food Pantry and Veterans Association Food Bank. Pay What You Can. All Ages. Everyone Welcome.

Come celebrate community, compassion, and the extraordinary music of Oscar López — a Calgary artist whose guitar continues to bring people together, one song at a time. Not just a concert — a moment to connect with friends of the series and share a real, live experience together. Hope you can join us! Thanks for supporting Live Music in the Community

Due to rising travel costs and lower-than-anticipated advance ticket sales, Calgary House Concerts has unfortunately had to reschedule Adam Karch’s scheduled June 28 appearance. As an independent touring artist travelling from Eastern Canada, the financial realities of long-distance touring have become increasingly challenging, and despite our best efforts, the event could not reach a level that would make the trip sustainable. We hope to welcome him to Calgary in the future when circumstances allow. While we share the disappointment of not being able to present Adam’s first Western Canadian tour stop, we are delighted to announce a very special replacement artist whose music has inspired audiences for more than four decades.

🎸 About TREMOLOCO

Tremoloco is a Southern California–based roots/Americana band blending Gulf Coast rhythms, Sonoran desert textures, and Tex-Mex cantina grooves into a sound that feels both classic and distinct. Their music draws from California country-rock, Texas dancehall swing, and borderland folk traditions — layered with accordion-driven character and harmony-rich songwriting shaped by years on the road.

At the core of the band are:

Tony Zamora – vocals, basses, guitarrón, electric & acoustic guitars, ukulele, organ, percussion
Cougar Estrada – piano, drums, keyboards, percussion, vocals
Roberto Rodriguez III – accordion, vocals

Tremoloco has released multiple independent albums including Curandera (Volume I), Salsipuedes, Dulcinea, and Deseo, and has collaborated with respected roots artists such as Dave Alvin, Rick Shea, and Max Baca. Known as a true working band, they perform across club circuits, festivals, listening rooms, and house concerts throughout the U.S. and Europe — delivering road-tested musicianship wherever authentic roots music is welcomed.

Not just a concert. It’s a moment to connect with friends of the series—and a chance to share the realtime experience.
Hope you can join us—thank you! for supporting ‘Live Music in the Community

🎸 About J.Plank

J. Plank — the stage name of Jeff Plankenhorn — is a Texas-rooted, Vancouver Island–based singer-songwriter and master lap steel guitarist whose music blends blues grit, Americana warmth, and deeply lived-in storytelling. A constant presence on the touring circuit for decades, he has built his career the old-fashioned way: miles on the highway, stages in dance halls and clubs, and rooms where every note had to earn its place.

Known for his expressive lap steel work and grounded stage presence, J. Plank’s sound is rootsy, slightly gritty, and unmistakably authentic. His lap steel isn’t decoration — it’s a second voice, woven directly into his songs to shape tension, lift, and release. His songwriting carries both edge and warmth, reflecting the kind of honesty that only comes from experience.

After years immersed in the Texas roots scene, he now calls Vancouver Island home, continuing to tour across North America and beyond. Every performance reflects decades of craft — confident pacing, relaxed command, and a deep connection with the room.

J. Plank isn’t chasing trends. He’s carrying tradition forward — one road-earned song at a time.

Not just a concert. It’s a moment to connect with friends of the series—and a chance to share the realtime experience.
Hope you can join us—thank you! for supporting ‘Live Music in the Community

💛 Food Support for Our Neighbours

This Live in the Community event helps raise awareness of food insecurity in our neighbourhood and supports the host Food programs as well The Veterans Association Food Bank . We’re collecting non-perishable food donations onsite — a simple and powerful way to give back directly to your neighbours.

🌱 Featuring Youthful Bridges

Our Youthful Bridges youth performer search is still open! We’re welcoming submissions from young artists (under 25) from across Calgary to be selected for a potential spot open on future CHC events.

🎥 Submit your song »
https://calgaryhouseconcerts.ca/youthful-bridges-artist-intro

🎸 About JW JONES

JW Jones is a JUNO-nominated Canadian blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his disciplined musicianship, refined tone, and consistent presence on the international blues circuit.

With more than two decades of touring, JW has performed in over 23 countries, earning a reputation as a reliable and respected artist in real listening rooms, festivals, and clubs around the world. His career has been built steadily — through strong live performances, well-crafted recordings, and a commitment to the fundamentals of the blues tradition.

He has shared stages with legendary artists including Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Hubert Sumlin, and Jimmie Vaughan. That level of association reflects not just opportunity, but trust — the kind that comes from musicianship, professionalism, and the ability to deliver night after night.

His JUNO-nominated album Belmont Boulevard brought national recognition and critical acclaim, highlighting his clean, expressive guitar work and structured songwriting. Later releases, including Everything Now, continue to show an artist grounded in traditional blues while bringing a modern clarity and confidence to the sound.

On stage, JW Jones is measured and engaging. His playing is precise without feeling rigid, his phrasing deliberate, and his sense of groove steady and controlled. He understands how to shape a performance — when to hold back, when to lean in, and how to keep an audience connected from start to finish.

He is not defined by flash or trends, but by craft — a working blues artist whose reputation has been earned through years of consistent, high-quality performance.

Not just a concert. It’s a moment to connect with friends of the series—and a chance to share the realtime experience.
Hope you can join us—thank you! for supporting ‘Live Music in the Community

💛 Food Support for Our Neighbours

This Live in the Community event helps raise awareness of food insecurity in our neighbourhood and supports the host Food programs as well The Veterans Association Food Bank . We’re collecting non-perishable food donations onsite — a simple and powerful way to give back directly to your neighbours.

🌱 Featuring Youthful Bridges

Our Youthful Bridges youth performer search is still open! We’re welcoming submissions from young artists (under 25) from across Calgary to be selected for a potential spot open on future CHC events.

🎥 Submit your song »
https://calgaryhouseconcerts.ca/youthful-bridges-artist-intro

🎸 About The Porch Dogs

I’m thrilled to have The Porch Dogs come to CHC to introduce their new lineup and the possibility of their first album release — a fresh chapter of Calgary blues rooted in tradition and energized by emerging talent, delivered in a warm, intimate live setting.

The Porch Dogs have earned their place as one of Calgary’s most respected blues and roots collectives, built on years of shared stages and a sound grounded in blues, roots, and classic R&B. Their music is all about groove, feel, and connection — the kind that settles into a room and draws people in naturally. It’s a sound longtime fans trust and new listeners immediately recognize as real.

Now, the band is stepping into a new phase. With the addition of Mitchell Brady (Jade Elephant), a standout younger guitarist, the Porch Dogs are evolving with fresh energy and a renewed edge, while staying true to their roots. This cross-generational shift brings new drive and excitement, creating a sound that is both grounded and moving forward.

Honouring the influence of the late Tim Williams, this next chapter is focused on what’s ahead. With a 13-song album set for release this April — featuring earlier recordings alongside new material — and live performances building around that momentum, this CHC show becomes something more:

👉 A special moment to experience the band as they move forward with a rare chance to hear the Porch Dogs at the start of their first album era

Featuring Steve Gerard, Bill Price, Kevin Belzner, Mike Woodford, and Mitchell Brady, this is a night that feels both grounded in legacy and alive with what’s coming next.

Not just a concert. It’s a moment to connect with friends of the series—and a chance to share the realtime experience.
Hope you can join us—thank you! for supporting ‘Live Music in the Community

OUTDOORS (Bring Lawnchairs)