# Event Details - **Event Name**: Friday Blues Night with The Matinee Kings - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at Gulbar for an evening of authentic Blues & Roots with Brother Ray Lemelin & The Matinee Kings.About this EventJoin us at Gulbar for an evening of authentic Blues & Roots with Brother Ray Lemelin & The Matinee Kings.Born and raised in Quebec and now based in Calgary, Ray Lemelin was inspired by blues legends such as Willie Dixon and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown to pick up a Stratocaster and dedicate himself to the blues. Over the decades, Ray has performed alongside respected Canadian blues musicians including Jimmy Payne, Tim Williams, Ron Casat, Amos Garrett, Rusty Reed, Back-alley John, Johnny V, and Harp Dog Brown.Ray’s previous album, Dark/Out of Phase, was nominated for Best Blues Album of the Year at the 2023 YYC Music Awards, and he was named Guitar Player of the Year by the CBMA Blues Awards in 2013. His latest album, Stirring The Pot, is now available on all streaming platforms.Expect a warm, soulful, and energetic blues night with live guitar, accordion, bass, and drums — the kind of music that feels right at home in an intimate bar setting.Featuring:Ray Lemelin — guitarHoward Schmenge Chapman — accordionDaniel Wilton — bassJeshua Zacharia — drumsFriday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMGulbarTickets and tables available at gulbar.ca. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/friday-blues-night-with-the-matinee-kings/100001989623367050 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.99, max: 18.18, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: GULBAR - **lat**: 51.0441268 - **long**: -114.0762519 - **full address**: GULBAR, 636 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Friday Blues Night with The Matinee Kings - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6ee7c9a3bc825373340ee908e8dd1c8c350a6429b6fe3652ad89d031baa99e31-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0169b9-gmir.jpg?v=1778891540 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Friday Blues Night with The Matinee Kings being held? - **A:** Friday Blues Night with The Matinee Kings takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at GULBAR, 636 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Friday Blues Night with The Matinee Kings? - **A:** Friday Blues Night with The Matinee Kings is organized by GULBA Calgary. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Friday Blues Night with The Matinee Kings is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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