Live Music at The Nick presents Roy Forbes with opener Mike Crampton

Roy Forbes is one of Canada’s best loved songwriters and performing artists. From his searing rendition of Hank Williams’ So Lonesome I Could Cry, to his sweet treat Christmas anthem- Mince Meat Tart, or Lifting My Heart, Roy has made his mark as a solo, band leader and songwriter. As host of Roy’s Record Room on CKUA, he’s a popular historian of 78 RPM records. The last few years have been a challenge. Having dealt with poor vision all his life, Roy was blinded by an accident. As Roy began getting used to a life without sight, new songs began to emerge. Edge of Blue is 10 songs full of wisdom, confessions, vulnerability, self- reflection, and celebration. These are songs with memorable words, compelling compositions and a voice every bit as original as when the “kid full of dreams” first hit the big city over fifty years ago – pure Roy Forbes. Mike Crampton writes songs that behave like good stories. They arrive funny, sneak up on something honest, and leave you thinking about a line long after the show is over. Based in Didsbury Alberta, Mike blends dry humour with sharp, observant songwriting about modern absurdities, awkward humanity, and the moments we don’t always say out loud. His debut album Death, Dying, and Other Hilarious Topics moves easily between wit and vulnerability, pairing laugh out loud songs with quieter, unexpected turns. A Mike Crampton show is more than just listening, it is shared. Expect plenty of singing along, playful back and forth, and the kind of easy audience interaction that turns a room full of strangers into co-conspirators for the night. Come for the humour, stay for the heart, and be ready to sing a little louder than you planned.