songs for my father to fall asleep to

Join Kris Demeanor for a special evening celebrating his moving album,
Songs for my Father to Fall Asleep To.

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Join Calgary’s first Poet Laureate, Kris Demeanor, for an intimate evening of music celebrating his heartfelt album Songs for My Father to Fall Asleep To. Inspired by a request from his father for “gentle songs,” this collection is a love letter to family, memory, and connection.

Back by popular demand, this encore performance, Co-Presented by Ghost River Theatre, features stories, visuals, and live music from Kris, alongside multi-instrumentalist guest star Ella Jean Haggis, as well as 2-3 surprise local musicians, featured on the album, each night, including Cedric Lighting, Quinn Curtis, Miranda Martini, Sarah Ord, Jamie Konchak, Monika Wenzel-Curtis, and Chantal Vitalis! Kris will also treat audiences to a second set of high-energy favourites from his celebrated career.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the warmth and artistry of one of Calgary’s most beloved performers.

Check out the first single ‘Wolves’ from Songs for My Father to Fall Asleep To !

TICKETS

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 1 @8 PM

Friday, May 2 @ 8 PM

Saturday, May 3 @ 8 PM

West Village Theatre - 2007 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0K4

credits

Kris Demeanor, Co-Creator, Lead Performer, & Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller

Ella Jean Haggis, Featured Guest Artist, & Singer/Songwriter/Multi-instrumentalist

Cedric Lighting, Special Guest Artist – May 1

Quinn Curtis, Special Guest Artist – May 1

Miranda Martini, Special Guest Artist – May 2

Sarah Ord, Special Guest Artist – May 2

Jamie Konchak, Special Guest Artist – May 3

Monika Wenzel-Curtis, Special Guest Artist – May 3

Chantal Vitalis, Special Guest Artist – May 3

Eric Rose, Co-Creator, & Director

Aaman Merali, Technical Director

Wilfried Wenzel, Visual Artwork Projections

Mia Rushton, ‘WOLVES’ Music Video Co-Creator

Eric Moschopedis, ‘WOLVES’ Music Video Co-Creator

**Kris Demeanor**

**Co-Creator and Lead Performer**
**Singer, Songwriter, & Storyteller**
Known for his wit, warmth, and captivating stage presence, Kris Demeanor has performed across Canada and internationally, earning acclaim as a multi-disciplinary artist who bridges the worlds of music, poetry, and theatre. His work delves into the personal and universal, and the album, “*Songs for my Father to Fall Asleep to”,* is his most intimate recording, celebrating life in loss through shameless nostalgia and undying affection for friends and family.
Kris is a Mohkinstis (Calgary) born singer-songwriter, poet, and storyteller whose work explores the intersection of music, memory, and connection, mixed with a nice sprinkle of biting social satire.
A celebrated figure in Calgary’s cultural community, Kris was the city’s inaugural Poet Laureate in 2012, recognizing his ability to weave compelling narratives through both verse and song.
His work with the Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society, Ghost River Theatre, One Yellow Rabbit, and North Country Cinema, has continued answering the question- What does it really mean to live in this place, at this time?
Kris dedicates his recent work to his daughter Aviva and partner Deborah, celebrating the enduring joy and beauty they bring to a turbulent world.

Aaman Merali

Technical Director

Aaman has worked in theatre, production, and film for 10 years. Initially working as a stage crew, he quickly moved on to specialize in sound, working as a sound designer and head of audio for various shows in the past 5 years. Though he specialises in sound he is also well-versed in lighting, video broadcast and production management. His most notable role was as Technical Director for the world premiere of “STRUCK” presented by Ghost River Theatre Company. In 2024 he started Afterlife Productions, a calgary based company specializing in corporate and theatrical events.

Ella Jean Haggis

Featured Guest Artist

Singer/Songwriter/
Multi-instrumentalist

Ella is a singer-songwriter and music producer from Calgary. She moved to the UK at 18 to pursue comedy and writing but returned as a musician influenced by UK Garage and psychedelic rock. In 2022, she moved back to the sacred gathering ground of Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary) and found work by day in environmental advocacy. She is honoured and excited to contribute to Songs For My Father To Fall Asleep To on trumpet, bass, and other instruments.

Songs for My Father to Fall Asleep to

songs for my father to fall asleep to