Join us for our Annual Christmas Potluck and Concert on Saturday December 20, 2025. Doors will open at 5:00 PM at the Irish Cultural Centre, 6452 35 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta. We will be serving dinner at ~6:00 PM with a performance from The Smokin' Toad Revival followed by Crooked Path. Bring your instruments for some pre dinner jams!

Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

Here's how we'll be organizing the potluck this year:

• The main meal of turkey, stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes is being prepared by our experienced caterer in an AHS approved kitchen.
• What to bring - based on the first letter of your last name please bring a dish of your choice:
  • A to H - Appetizers
  • I to P - Veggies and side dishes
  • Q to Z - Desserts

• Please ensure you identify any possible allergens (or better yet avoid them).
• Foothills Bluegrass advises that you are attending this dinner at your own risk.

Our evening will begin with a performance from an exciting new bluegrass band out of Calgary, The Smokin' Toad Revival.

Prepare to be captivated by intricate vocal harmonies, lightning-fast lead playing, and a bouncing rhythm section that will keep your foot tapping. Whether you are a diehard bluegrass fan, a casual country music enjoyer, or a first-time listener, the objective of The Smokin’ Toad Revival is to share our love for the genre by creating a fun and memorable all-ages experience that leaves listeners with a smile.

https://smokintoadrevival.ca/

Following this performance, we'll hear from the wonderful Crooked Path.

‘Crooked Path’ is a 5-piece acoustic roots band that loves a variety of genres including; Bluegrass, Country Roots, Old Time & Swing. We came together as a group whose paths have crossed through different bands and at different times, but mostly through our love of the blending of three (3) and four (4) part harmonies. The band is composed of the musical talents of; Cédric Blary (Clarinet), Al La Monaca (Banjo), Boh Woodward (Upright Bass), Maureen Woodward (Guitar) and Amber-Lynn Yourk (Mandolin). On occasion, or by special request, Crooked Path, has the privilege of sharing the stage with one of Calgary’s finest Fiddlers, Bruce Rohn.

https://crookedpathband.com/

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