Live Folk & Roots with Michaela Slinfer & Amelie Patterson

Event Description

Join acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriters Michaela Slinger and Amelie Patterson for an intimate evening of heartfelt storytelling and unforgettable music.

Blending folk, indie-pop, and roots influences, both artists are celebrated for their captivating vocals, honest songwriting, and magnetic stage presence.

From Michaela Slinger's soaring melodies and emotionally rich songs to Amelie Patterson's warm, genre-blurring sound and lyrical depth, this special double bill showcases two of Western Canada's most compelling voices.


Michaela Slinger
Michaela Slinger is a Vancouver-based singer-songwriter whose powerful vocals and intimate songwriting explore love, loss, and life's uncertainties. Her forthcoming independent album, Green and Trying (September 25, 2026), marks a new chapter in her career, with early singles earning Top 5 Spotify playlist placements and her first Australian Triple J airplay.

A sought-after songwriter and performer, Michaela has shared stages with artists including Dermot Kennedy and Donovan Woods, collaborated with acclaimed writers and producers across North America, and earned recognition through streaming, radio, Netflix, and the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards. She also champions music education through community programs that bring songwriting to learners of all ages.

Amelie Patterson
Western Canadian alt-pop auteur Amelie Patterson is a songwriter’s songwriter with a golden reputation for her poetic craft and community-building. Following the success of The War EP, which featured the synth-heavy "Static" and the myth-inspired "Golden Line," Amelie now ventures into new territory with her latest EP, "Napoleon" (released October 25th 2024).

Amelie’s refined folk roots are ever-present throughout her work, complemented by the collaborative spirit that defines her career. With performances alongside Reuban and The Dark, Serena Ryder, Matt Andersen, and Sarah Harmer, and accolades such as Alternative Recording of the Year at the YYC Music Awards, Amelie continues to make her mark as an artist and a community builder. She was also the inaugural poet laureate of Banff, Alberta, and a recipient of Calgary’s prestigious White Hat Award.