Feel The Country, ST. ALBERT

Kalsey Kulyk

Kalsey Kulyk has enjoyed a lifelong passion for music, and audiences and critics also hear something special. Mixing effortlessly rich and bright vocals, with lyrics you feel in the guts, makes her sound both
fresh and familiar, and perfectly honed for country music. Her debut, self-titled album, which delivered impeccable songwriting, classic upbeat country, and heartfelt ballads, premiered at #2 in Canada on iTunes/Apple Music and was nominated for the CCMA’s Roots Album of the Year in 2020. Kulyk followed that up as one of 8 artists selected for SiriusXM and the CCMA’s Top Of The Country program in 2020 through 2021. Raised in Hudson Bay, SK, Kulyk got hooked on singing and playing the guitar at a young age. She took part in hundreds of talent shows and competitions, winning her first songwriting competition at age 13. 

Everything changed in high school when Kalsey fell ill with cancer, though her journey to recovery created songwriting inspiration, and the entire experience solidified Kulyk’s belief in a career in music. With her mind made up, Kulyk’s musical career sped up from there, with the help of Fleetwood Mac producer Richard Dashut, a relocation to Music City, and winning both the Canadian Country Music Association’s Discovery Artist program, and Anthem Entertainment’s (formerly olé) “On the Spot'' competition in one day. In 2024, Kulyk’s reached greater heights when her song, “Love Me Like An Outlaw,” went Top 20 at Canadian Country Radio for three consecutive weeks (at the time, Kulyk was the only female artist in the Top 20). Shortly after the song’s release, Kulyk put out her second studio album, Outlaw Poetry, and the culmination of the success prompted a recording contract with Universal Music Canada. Kulyk’s upcoming single “You Fight Dirty” is due out in February.

Justin Hogg

An upbeat and laid-back country sound is the signature style of Canadian country artist, Justin Hogg. As he heads into a promising year, Justin is thrilled to have just released his 6th studio single as the sole writer on his new song, “That’s How I Know”, which he recorded with multi-platinum award-winning producer Jeff Dalziel. Justin has received nation-wide radio airplay and has charted in the Top 100 on the Trax Report with his song, “Just Drive”, introducing him to listeners all across Canada. On the heels of his latest single, “Good Thing Going On”, Justin’s style continues to evolve.

Having journeyed through various musical styles over the years from rock to acoustic indie, Justin has truly found his roots in the country music scene. Drawing on influences like Keith Urban and Hunter Hayes, his style is a blend of country, rock, and pop music with his own twist of originality. Justin’s adaptable style translates well across multiple venue styles, from small intimate settings to larger festival stages, and his boyish charm and good nature allows him to connect effortlessly with his audience. Justin continues to write music with the goal of connecting with his listeners and providing them with the soundtrack to a good time. Justin has received Songwriter of the Year nominations at the Country Music Alberta Awards in both 2019 and 2017.

From the small town of Morinville, Alberta, Justin has continued to expand his audience over the years. This has resulted in over 150 performances and two CCMA showcases within the past two years (pre covid) alone. Justin has a strong connection with his hometown community and was recently honored as the recipient of the 2021 Pride of Morinville Award by Mayor Turner. His hard work and dedication to his craft have afforded him opportunities to open for the likes of country superstars Jess Moskaluke, Brett Kissel andHigh Valley, among many others. 

Mourning Wood

Hailing from St.Albert, Alberta, Mourning Wood has been one of the province’s most consistent & beloved
cover bands for over 2 decades. The band has been hired on numerous occasions by the Edmonton Oilers,
Edmonton Elks, and performed at countless other functions, corporate events, and weddings across Alberta.

Mourning Wood has opened for iconic Canadian acts such as Glass Tiger, Trooper, April Wine, Kim Mitchell,
The Sheepdogs, and Jeff Martin, not to mention performing alongside Steven Page of the Barenaked Ladies.

The band boasts an enviable catalogue of memorized songs and can effortlessly adapt to the vibe of any
room or demographic, leaving its audiences with an insatiable musical lust for more!