Don Amero with Amy Bishop

Chinook Musical Society presents nine "Saturday Night Special" concerts every year, featuring a range of genres from folk and country, to blues, Celtic and folk rock. While we do present acts from all over North America, and some international, we are especially proud to showcase our Canadian and local Alberta artists.
The evening starts with one set from our opening artist, followed by two sets from our headliner.

October 3, 2026 we proudly present Winnipeg’s Don Amero with Calgary’s own Amy Bishop. Don Amero is a captivating singer whose soulful sound and heartfelt storytelling have made him one of Canada’s most beloved performers. With powerful vocals, a lovable stage presence and a soulful sound, he genuinely connects with his audience sharing encouragement and positivity. Don describes his music as a way of life… citing how music has the ability to unite people, heal them, and motivate the world to change for the better. His 11 albums have generated multiple national and international awards, as well as three JUNO nominations and three CCMA nominations. Don was last on our Saturday Night Special stage in 2016 helping us celebrate our 40th anniversary, and we’re so pleased to welcome him back with his trio for our 50th season!
https://youtu.be/DRInzDopflA?si=p06_YsIesoGS7jKx

Calgary’s own Amy Bishop has an instinctive aptitude to craft stories into song and deliver them with sincerity and passion. Her voice is a combination of smooth pavement and rough gravel, with the ability to charm listeners with her sweet tones; yet stun audiences with the ability to hit any high note. She “wowed” Canada with her appearance on CTV “The Launch” in 2018. This opened up industry doors as she was quickly signed by both a booking agency and management company. Amy’s captivating voice, engaging performances, and heartfelt storytelling make her an undeniable Canadian talent that we’re so pleased to welcome to our Saturday Night Special stage!
https://youtu.be/NFydTAlcrx0?si=o80MlW7AR9Ij1Czp&t=8