BVMC presents John Reischman & The Jaybirds; Red Hot Hayseeds open

John Reischman & The Jaybirds

Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound. Now in their 20th year, with seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations, the Jaybirds are simultaneously innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.

“Aces in writing, instrumental and vocal departments… a true collaborative effort from this West Coast amalgamation of Canadian and American bluegrass musicians, and worthy of repeated listenings and then some.” — Peter North, The Edmonton Journal

The Red Hot Hayseeds

Hailing from Calgary, Red Hot Hayseeds specialize in western/hot swing music of the 20's-50's, blending timeless classics with exciting originals that bring you back to the golden ages of western music.  They have been making waves in the Calgary & surrounding area since the release of their debut self titled EP in September of 2020 which climbed to the #1 spot on the CJSW charts and ranked within the top 10 across national folk charts.

“Red Hot Hayseeds specialize in western/hot swing music of the 20's-50's, blending timeless classics with exciting originals that bring you back to the golden ages of western music.”