Sled Island & Dandy present: Kid Cali + Winona Forever + guests

 

Kid Cali

Originally a songwriting collaboration between local player Tory Rosso and singer-songwriter  Tanner James, Kid Cali is a seven-piece, multi-vocalist art project that writes songs about “fictitious star-crossed lovers.” Influenced by Easy Rider and Kerouac, the band’s songs run dusty and steeped in psych, yet showcase members’ vocal talents through storytelling-style songwriting.

Winona Forever

Listening isn’t always this easy. Nor pretty. Nor pleasing. But this veteran Vancouver foursome makes it all seem so effortless. Like Ween without the wink or any hint of an in-joke or punchline — smart, soothing, unapologetic adult contemporary pop that plays like an homage to ’70s K-Tel compilations.

Bad Bodies

Bad Bodies make bedroom pop infused with R&B leanings. Relying largely on mellow soundscapes of lush guitar and lethargic vocals, the band sustains a healthy dose of tension and release, all while remaining uncomplicated. With two singles under its belt, only excitement remains for the band’s future endeavours.

Neighbourly

Formerly known as SPEAK EASY, Neighbourly is a warm and breezy psych-pop band tinged by hints of funk. The name change comes with a dialing-up of that funk part, which you can hear on recent singles “Wake Up” and “Whoopsies,” where the bass lines and cosmic synth flourishes. The verdict? We’d be happy to call them neighbours.

 

About Sled Island

The Sled Island Music & Arts Festival is a five-day, multi-venue festival taking place June 22 - 26, 2022. The full festival lineup and schedule is now available on SledIsland.com. 

Everyone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees agree to abide by Sled Island's safer spaces and inclusion policy, which can be found here.

Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations. Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.