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City timezone: America/Edmonton (MST)
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King Eddy
Calgary
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Newfoundland folk singer Matthew Byrne hits the legendary King Eddy stage with special guests on November 5.
About Matthew Byrne: Since releasing his debut album Ballads in 2010, Matthew Byrne has established himself as one of Canada’s foremost traditional singers. His rich and powerful vocals, refined guitar style, and compelling interpretations of unique traditional songs have made him a favourite of folk audiences at home in Newfoundland and abroad. After a long hiatus from the studio and the road, Byrne releases his 4th studio album, Stealing Time. This project brought Byrne to Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield, UK, where he teamed up with folk legend Martin Simpson as producer. The album features instrumentation from some of the finest musicians on the English folk scene, including Nancy Kerr, Andy Cutting, and Liz Hanks.
Storytelling through song is a fundamental duty of traditional music, and Matthew does this brilliantly.…