Event Details:
Date: January 27, 2024
Time: 8:30 pm
Price: $25
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Dakota. A given name derived from the name of the indigenous Native American Dakota people. “It means Friend or Ally and it couldn’t have been more fitting for my best friend of almost 13 years.” Brad says. Dakota took his own life in January of 2021.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults (15-34 years). In Alberta, on average we lose nearly 600 amazing humans every year.
Soon after Blue Monday, on January 27, join country-rock duo Flaysher with special guests Megan Dawson and Brettyn Rose at the King Eddy in Calgary as we celebrate each other and stand together for suicide prevention.
All proceeds will be going to the Thumbs Up Foundation: Thumbs Up Foundation’s purpose is to improve access to mental health care. Our vision is to establish and connect resources for those patients suffering in all areas of mental health. We want to help improve knowledge around mental health; help to create awareness for the need for systemic change(s) to the current access to care, and educate on the devastating loss that can result from these deficiencies.
About Flaysher
Based on the last name of two ‘loud and proud’ Albertan brothers, Flaysher is a Canadian country-rock duo with multiple CMAB award nominations. In addition to being a Top 12 finalist in Alberta Music’s 2022 PROJECT WILD competition, the brothers also won the 2022 Ranchman’s Rising Star competition.
Inspired by the storytelling in 90s country and the energy of heartland rock classics, Flaysher’s high-octane country-rock sound is turning heads in the country music landscape with over 1 Million Global streams and performing on the main stage of Country Thunder Alberta 2023.
About Megan Dawson
Megan Dawson is a country/pop artist and songwriter from Calgary, AB. Megan’s newest release, “Kissed Me Like That” (Produced by Dan Swinimer and Written by Madeline Merlo, Emma-Lee and Lindsay Rimes) brings an exciting new sound for the pop-country artist. The song brings hooky lyrics and an energetic melody embodying the feelings of happiness when falling in love. Mixed with the combination of Megan’s bright vocals, this song brings an exciting sound to the pop-country space.
About Brettyn Rose
Brettyn Rose is a rising country artist with music rooted in an acoustic aesthetic, weaved with honest lyrics, powerful vocals, and a hint of sparkle. Approaching her career with determination and a grateful heart, this young Indigenous artist has demonstrated she is here to stay in Canadian country music with her latest singles “Almost Love,” “Boys’ Night,” and “Should’ve Been You.”
Sound production equipment for the King Eddy provided by PK Sound.
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