David Francey with Jed & The Valentine

Chinook Musical Society presents nine "Saturday Night Special" concerts every year, featuring a range of genres from folk and country, to blues, Celtic and folk rock. While we do present acts from all over North America, and some international, we are especially proud to showcase our Canadian and local Alberta artists. The evening starts with one set from our opening artist, followed by two sets from our headliner. March 20, 2027 we welcome back club favourite, David Francey, opening with Edmonton’s Jed & The Valentine. A truly authentic folk singer, David Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. But when he was in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, encouraged him to share his songs and sing in public. The reaction was instant. His first album Torn Screen Door came out in 1999 and was a hit in Canada… and the rest, as they say, is history! An outstanding poet/songwriter/storyteller, David’s straightforward songs tell honest stories of real people and real places. He has released 13 albums and won numerous awards, including 4 Junos... but it is his wry humour, astute observations and openhearted style that has so endeared him to Saturday Night Special audiences many times over the past 20 years. We are incredibly happy to welcome him back again for our 50th Anniversary season.https://youtu.be/w1S7WYdh47g?si=0H9UK5dEy1v3fmiL&t=26 Jed and the Valentine (Maria Khaner and Jonah Morris) is a duo that truly wears its heart on its sleeve. They dated for two years before taking their relationship to the next level, which was embracing vulnerability by writing and performing songs together. They are a pair of dreamers - following threads of inspiration from weaving coastlines and prairie grasses alike. Their soaring harmonies, glimmering banjo and guitar and richly melodic riffs weave a sun-dappled, charming indie-folk that feels like wind rushing through a car window while you sing your heart out on the highway. Jed and the Valentine stirs emotions, bringing audiences from laughter to tears and captivating them with their storytelling - and leave you wanting more.https://youtu.be/m70DAjA0Quo?si=snWFvwE4uB_M_5WY