It is with a heavy heart that I write this week’s blog entry. A few months back we received some amazing news that we were selected to play a new festival here in town, Limelight Music Festival. This festival would serve to showcase this city’s vast talent pool and highlight what a great music scene Calgary has. We honestly get excited about just about any opportunity to play, however this one was special and we felt very privileged and humbled to be a part of it. While we have connections with some of the bands on the bill, many of them we had never met, and so we couldn’t wait to meet some new faces. In addition, not only would this provide an excellent opportunity to get some free press, but the festival was to be held at MacEwan Hall. I’ve seen so many mind blowing shows at that venue, and being told that we would be playing there was basically a dream come true.
As the date drew closer we awaited further details such as ticket sales and other promotional items but didn’t hear anything. Unfortunately we received word last month that due to some unforeseen circumstances the festival was not going to be able to come together this year. Organizing a festival is a massive undertaking and an enormous risk. While we are very disappointed, we understand the circumstances and the need to do it right.
Now, don’t let this post bum you out too much, because every cloud has its silver lining. While the festival will not be held this year, it has simply been postponed to 2016. The bands have been notified that we are all still to be included on the bill, despite the year delay. In addition, there will be some promotional shows this summer to showcase some of the bands that were to be involved. We’ll be sure to keep you all in the loop with details for those. SO, in summary, the festival will still happen, but now we get to play some supporting shows as well. Thanks for your patience and understanding and we hope to see your smiling faces at the Blind Beggar May 2. In the meantime, I’m going to go get some ice for my Mac Hall blue-balls. Until next time… ta ta!
Sean