# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sled Island presents: Spank Williams, Forest Ray, Virgo Rising and The Rifle County Players
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Spank Williams

A high-energy cow-punk five-piece originally from Merritt, BC, Spank Williams pulls as much from James Brown and Tom Waits as they do from Hank Williams and George Jones. The group claims to lack capabilities in singing and songwriting, but this is easily disputed by their impressive musicianship, good-time inducing performances and knee-slapping shenanigans.

Forest Ray

Seattle-based folk n’ roll group Forest Ray has been described as “spaced-out, down to earth" and "Brit-pop gone country,” and through a consistent touring and recording schedule, they have become one of Seattle’s most known active bands. Their sixth studio album, Windfucker (Jebivjetar), was released in January 2024.

Virgo Rising

Shimmering with knotty arrangements, heartfelt storytelling and a luminous sense of depth, Virgo Rising blends intimate bedroom pop with electrifying indie rock. With their EPs Sixteenth Sapphire and Vampyre Year earning critical praise, stay tuned for their debut full-length album slated for release in the fall of 2026.

The Rifle County Players

Emerging as an experiment to indulge in a genre outside of their musical comfort zones, The Rifle County Players cut their teeth with country classic covers and have since transformed into a Calgary mainstay with a growing original catalogue. Check out their latest release “22-X Rated” – the first single off their upcoming album expected in 2026.

Important info:

Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.

Upon entering a festival venue, the passholder agrees to being photographed, filmed or recorded in that venue, and agrees to the publication, reproduction, distribution and broadcast of all photographs, video or other recordings of the passholder's voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity, advertisement or other publication carried-out by, or on behalf of, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever, including print, broadcast or internet.

Everyone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island's safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.

All passes and tickets are non-refundable. 


About Sled Island:

Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with over 25,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.

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 Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/sled-island-presents-spank-williams-forest-ray-virgo-rising-and-the-rifle-county-players/200030053082855
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, comedy, music, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Calgary
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Pin-Bar
- **lat**: 51.0376851
- **long**: -114.0717407
- **full address**: Pin-Bar, Pin-Bar, 501 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A9, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sled Island presents: Spank Williams, Forest Ray, Virgo Rising and The Rifle County Players being held?
  - **A:** Sled Island presents: Spank Williams, Forest Ray, Virgo Rising and The Rifle County Players takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Pin-Bar, Pin-Bar, 501 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A9, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sled Island presents: Spank Williams, Forest Ray, Virgo Rising and The Rifle County Players?
  - **A:** Sled Island presents: Spank Williams, Forest Ray, Virgo Rising and The Rifle County Players is organized by Sled Island.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Sled Island's events?
  - **A:** Sled Island has 123+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Sled Island has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sled Island presents: Spank Williams, Forest Ray, Virgo Rising and The Rifle County Players 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. If Sled Island presents: Spank Williams, Forest Ray, Virgo Rising and The Rifle County Players sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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