2010 marks the 22nd year that Calgary Recreation has offered High Noon Music  (formerly known as Brown Bag Music Series). This well loved, free event offers Calgarians the opportunity to enjoy the music of local artists in the beautiful Olympic Plaza.

Live musical performances run Wednesdays from June 16 to Sept 1. Kicking off this seasons musical line up starting June 16 is the hit vintage pop band "The Lovebullies". Check it out and  make your summer lunch hour just a little bit more fun. 

The Lovebullies
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Hummable melodies, danceable tunes, and sweet-as-syrup songs that make getting your heart broke sound as fun as falling in love for the first time. The songs are written by Caroline Connolly and/or Chantal Vitalis and feature tons of great melodies, catchy hooks, and clever wordplay while never losing focus of the inspiration gained from the vintage pop of bygone eras.

Joe Nolan
Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Every so often, a young artist arrives on the music scene and his audience instinctively knows that he is destined to contribute significantly to the rich tapestry of music and musicians that preceded him.  While only 18 years old Joe Nolan's passionate song writing reflects a much older soul.  He writes songs with the deftness of Neil Young, and critics compare his guitar work to the complexity and virtuosity of Bruce Cockburn.  A special talent indeed!

Chris Gheran
Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Influences of Bob Dylan are obvious and Paul McCartney has certainly helped to guide the ear of the craftsman, Chris Gheran. His brand new CD release, Coup d'etat is a passionate collection of war and love, gut wrenching and heart lifting.

Ruth Purves Smith & The 581
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 

Ruth's childhood rambled the prairie highways between urban and country homes. Her mother, a cultured English teacher, lived in the city, and her father and stepmother operated an antique woolen mill in Rural Alberta. This paradox is apparent in Ruth's music. While the stories may appear to be simple, traditional country, they are supported by a sound that pulls influence from the city: complicated, restless and sometimes loud. 

latenite hotels
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The latenite hotels have always embraced the seedier side of things as well as the beautiful. It is this paradigm that has shaped the band's look and sound from the very beginning. The balance of light and dark are constant themes within their music and it is this dimensional diversity that has been drawing people in from the start.

GUNN
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 

GUNN is Calgary's newest blues band - an exciting new act built on the exceptional industry experience of its musicians and the fascinating talent of its vocalist. Bringing a completely fresh style to the blues through daring new arrangements of the classics and bold originals that take you down familiar paths, yet fused into completely new expressions of the blues. The blues like you've never heard them...

Dragon Fli Empire
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 

Dragon Fli Empire is on the rise as Calgary's premier hip hop act. The dynamic duo, comprised of Cosm (DJ, producer) and Teekay (emcee, producer), have quickly become one of the city's more popular groups, gaining respect from a wide variety of music lovers for their upbeat, melodic and positive sound.

Hurricane Felix & the Southern Twisters
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 

Hurricane Felix & the Southern Twisters are Calgary born-and-bred, giving them the title of Southern Alberta's Rockabilly Madmen! Once the doghouse bass starts slappin' along with the simple clean guitar licks and train shuffle drum beats, you can hear their deep rockabilly roots music unfold. But don't let this ensemble fool you- honky-tonk and blues roots also make their presence known.

Trina Nestibo
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 

Trina Nestibo's spirited music blends rock, roots, soul, folk and blues to create a sound that induces involuntary toe tapping, while pulling at your heartstrings. She writes meaningful songs about real experiences, while accompanying herself skillfully on acoustic guitar, squeezebox and piano, bare feet stomping every step of the way. Trina's gritty yet soulful and sweet voice is an instrument unto itself. At home on the stage, this no-nonsense woman captures listeners with her heartfelt honesty, story-telling and contagious energy.

Bil Hetherington and The Asian Tigers
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 

Bil Hetherington is the singer and songwriter for Calgary band The Neckers. The first release for Bil Hetherington and The Asian Tigers CD was two years in the making. However, victory is here at last! This full length contains 10 songs with diverse subject matter ranging from lost love, found love, political-ishness, as well as rock tours.