Gord Steinke and The Big Stein Band / Susan O'Neill

7 p.m. Gord Steinke
Former Global Edmonton/ITV news anchor Gord Steinke will be performing at Festival Place July 23 with his group The Big Stein Band. Gord has three rock albums under his belt and 4 Alberta recording industry awards including best rock album. The Big Stein Band with Randy Rink and Mark Scholz has been playing festivals for the past 7 years. The trio is looking forward to rockin’ the Qualico Patio series at Festival Place.

8 p.m. Susan O’Neill

is a rare and compelling force in contemporary music—an artist who defies convention with a voice that can both soothe and sear. Described as “equal parts balm and blowtorch,” her performances strike a unique balance between raw emotional power and delicate nuance. A fearless songwriter and magnetic stage presence, Susan brings a deep sense of authenticity to everything she does.

In September 2024, Susan released her much-anticipated solo album Now in a Minute. The record debuted at No. 1 on the Independent Album Charts, confirming her status as one of Ireland’s most vital musical voices. Critics were united in their praise: Hot Press hailed it as “a wondrous showcase of O’Neill’s bubbling creative prowess,” while Rolling Stone called it “an album of great intimacy… full of close-ups, like emotional macro photographs.”

As she continues to grow and evolve, Susan O’Neill stands as a bold voice in a world hungry for meaning, delivering songs that feel both timeless and timely. Whether on stage or on record, she invites listeners to lean in, feel deeply, and journey with her through soundscapes rich in emotion and honesty.

Gord Steinke and The Big Stein Band / Susan O'Neill

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