Purple City is a forward-thinking music festival of the future. This multi-day, multi-venue, all-ages music experience is a youth inspired arts event that is focused on the newest sounds from the global underground. Purple City prides itself in being collaborative & community oriented and the core of the festival is built on the amazing groundwork of Edmonton’s rich and diverse music community. The festival’s eclectic programming and passion for independent music continues to create a one-of-a-kind festival experience that showcases the best talent from our own backyard, in addition to opening our ears to some incredible national and international acts. Purple City’s mandate is to create an event for all ages that is diverse, inclusive and progressive. From psyche rock to punk rock; avant garde to folk, Purple City is music Festival of discovery & indie staples a like. Explore, expand your mind, dance & make new friends at Edmonton's newest destination boutique music festival. For more info visit www.purplecityfest.com

The Bobby Tenderloin Universe is a band, a community and a movement, but most of all it’s an excuse to don your western wear and give yourself over to the song and dance at the heart of every BTU show. Bobby enraptures his audiences with his deep, rich voice and thoughtful, tender lyrics, rustling up a fresh new take on the old country we all love. Some say he exhibits the sincerity of Johnny Cash, the wit of Roger Millar, and vocal stylings and production sensibilities of Lee Hazlewood. He and his band are lifelong friends and it shows in the way they bring the songs to life.

Known for their magical harmonies and songwriting as two of the original 3 members of Edmonton garage rock band The Secretaries, Colleen Brown and Amy van Keeken have been making music together since the early 2000s. They will be performing songs from their respective solo catalogues as well as some Secretaries numbers.

A cup of coffee that warms your hands on a rainy day; the sound of a Sunday morning with no plans; “love letters set to music” (Kate Stevens, CKUA). Jed and the Valentine bring their own personal, sun-dappled sound to the world of folk, blending soul-stirring, soaring harmonies with earthy guitar strums and wistful banjo plucking.