Calgary Songsmiths

What a night! We packed @Cafegravity to the rafters…talked royalties and filled the room with some St Paddy’s #songwriting goodness! We do it all again next month…see ya there!!

Looking for a group of like-minded people that love #songwriting as much as you do? Well, look now further…join us next Tuesday, 7PM at @gravitycalgary (Inglewood) and find out more about our amazing group and all the ways you can grow your love of songwriting even more!

There’s music money available to you, but it can be confusing figuring out exactly how to get it. Join us this Tues 7PM at @Cafegravity (Inglewood) where we’ll get the skinny on all things royalties from songwriter, producer, singer, and label head, @TroyKokol…join us!

Hats off to our Songsmith of the Month, @GrantKanigan! We were so pleased to have Grant be a part of our Acoustic Sessions 2025 to record his song “Warmth” … Lovingly captured and engineered by Carl Heinrich from the 99 Studios! Listen here 👉 linktr.ee/yycsongsmiths

Hey Songwriters! Join us on St Paddy’s Day…Tues Mar 17th, @Cafegravity (Inglewood) Our very own Troy Kokol (Songwriter, producer, SOCAN Board of Directors) hosts a fast-paced session on the multi-faceted world of music income. And afterwards sing your latest at our open stage!

From all of us at the #Calgary Songsmiths, big happy birthday wishes to @adamchiasson , president of our sponsor @TreePicks! 100% Canadian made … 100% awesome! Use discount code “songsmith” for 15% off your next purchase!

We navigated a mountain of snow getting to @Cafegravity tonight and enjoyed 2 solid hours of #songwriting goodness and a super informative chat with our friend Larry Taylor from the @BowValleyMusic Club. We do it all again next month…join us!

S.A.C. Embers: Songwriting is a virtual 4-week songwriting masterclass happening this March, designed to remove barriers to music education throughout Canada. Free for SAC Members and DWF Legacy Schools 👉 eventbrite.ca/e/sac-embers-s…

Be like Taylor Lang! Come hang this Tuesday, 7 PM at @Cafegravity (Inglewood)...we'll talk w/ Larry Taylor about performance opportunities (including those provided by the @BowValleyMusic Club) & after, share your latest w/ the most attentive audience you'll ever meet! Join us!

Join us for a conversation with Larry Taylor from the @BowValleyMusic Club and head of the #Alberta Room to learn more about the incredible opportunities available to singer/#songwriters like YOU! After that, stick around for our fabulous one-song-each open stage…see you there!

Say “hello” to our #Songsmith of the Month, Leanne Lightfoot! We were delighted to have her be a part of the Acoustic Sessions 2025 & we think Producer, Carl Heinrich from the 99 Studio, did a fantastic job recording her song, “This Old Dog”! Listen 👉 linktr.ee/yycsongsmiths

Join us Tues, Feb.17, 7PM @Cafegravity (Inglewood), as we welcome Larry Taylor (@BowValleyMusic Club Folk & The Alberta Room). We’ll talk to Larry about his career, the opportunities he can offer, and his part in making #Calgary the premiere #FolkMusic destination in #Canada!

Meet Brycen, one of #NMC’s newest educators! 🎶 Follow along as he shares some of the top three treasures in our collection and can’t-miss tour stops. Brycen’s journey with NMC began at just 12 years old as a summer camper. By 14, he was volunteering, and now, at 15, he’s a paid Public Programs Educator. We’re incredibly proud to see him grow with NMC. Catch Brycen on one of our weekend Greatest Hits tours. Plan your visit at studiobell.ca and see more of our collection by booking a tour.

You and your music deserve to be supported! Programs, awards and grants… the SOCAN Foundation is one click away. 🔑 👉 Who is it for? Creators, publishers, organizations… everyone can benefit. Find out more: socanfoundation.ca

What a night we had getting some sage social media wisdom from Jennifer Atkinson (Notably Social) and enjoying a jam packed evening with some #Calgary #songwriting magic!! We do it all again Feb.17th…@Cafegravity (Inglewood)…join us!

Tomorrow!! Bring a notebook, your latest original song and join us for an evening of social media education with Jennifer Atkinson (Notably Social) and an evening with #songwriters of all levels at @Cafegravity (Inglewood)…the fun starts at 7PM sharp…see you there!

Mark your calendars…and bring your latest original song to our next session at @cafegravity (Inglewood). We’ll chat social media with Jennifer Atkinson from Notably Social and you get to share what you’ve been working with the friendliest #songwriter group in the country!

Next Tuesday! Join us Tues. Jan 20, 7PM at @Cafegravity (Inglewood) for a special deep-dive w/ Jennifer Atkinson, founder of Notably Social (Today Show, Good Morning America) on taking your social media to the next level!

Kicking off 2026 with our first Songsmith of the Month, Matt Beatty! We were delighted to have Matt take part in our Acoustic Sessions 2025 with his song “Still Hurts Like Hell”…recorded at the 99 Studio by Carl Heinrich! Listen here 👉 linktr.ee/yycsongsmiths

So cool. 53 years ago today, School House Rock Premiered. Have you ever wondered who the voice was behind your favorite School House Rock songs? Meet Jack Sheldon and Bob Dorough performing a live rendition of Conjunction Junction.