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Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra at the King Eddy

Saturday May 23rd, 2026

Saturday May 23rd, 2026

8:30 PM

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10:30 PM MDT

Starts: 8:30 PM MDT

Ends: 10:30 PM MDT

King Eddy

438 9 Ave SE, Calgary

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$40.63 CAD

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$40.63 CAD

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$40.63 CAD

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Hear the hits of soul music pioneer Ray Charles performed live at the legendary King Eddy on May 23.

About the Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra:

Paying homage to one of the greatest musicians of all time, the Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra is a 9-piece orchestra performing the hits penned by the legend himself.

Formed by Musical Director John Gray, bassist and leader on the Calgary Jazz scene who toured with the Ray Charles Orchestra, an ensemble of Calgary’s finest musicians recreate the one-of-a-kind sound of Ray Charles and perform such hits as 'Georgia On My Mind', 'MaryAnn', 'Hit the Road Jack' and 'Let the Good  Times Roll', among them.

Featuring Grammy Award Winning Vocalist Donald Ray Johnson on lead vocals, the group includes a solid rhythm section, a killer horn section and 3 Soulful backup singers, The Donald Raylettes.

 


King Eddy offers both seats and standing room at our shows. If you purchase a seated ticket, you will have a reserved seat for the show. Tables may be shared with other ticket holders. Seated tickets are first come, first served. Please contact us at 403-829-6016 or info@kingeddy.ca if you have mobility issues.

Contact Information

Established in 1905, the King Edward Hotel was Calgary’s second oldest hotel and the longest operating bar and hotel when it closed in 2004. In 2008, the Eddy was acquired by the National Music Centre (NMC) and in collaboration with the City of Calgary.

Refund Policy

All ticket sales are final. Please contact us at info@kingeddy.ca if you have questions.