West End Hot Club at West End Cafés

West End Hot Club at West End Cafés will bring the vibrant sounds of Hot Club jazz — originally born in 1930s Paris cafés — into the heart of west-central Edmonton. Featuring clarinet and guitar duos, the series will host 10 laid-back performances at three beloved local cafés: CH Cafeteria, Square 1 Coffee, and Celebrate Gluten Free. These informal, drop-in concerts invite neighbors to slow down, listen, and connect — no tickets required, just grab a coffee and stay as long as you’d like.

Following a successful pilot last year, this expanded series aims to deepen community connection, celebrate cultural diversity, and support local artists through fair pay. It’s all about creating spaces where music, conversation, and everyday life intersect — making the west end feel just a little more magical. 

The June 8^th event will also include an open acoustic hot club jam for local musicians, suitable for all levels of players.

The cafés are open for regular business during the show, with no cover charge.

The project is supported by the Stony Plain Road Business Association through the We Belong in Jasper Place program.

Fridays at Square One 6:30 to 9:00 pm (14015 West Block Drive)

June 27 | Don Ross and Don Ehret

July 4 | Don Ross and Gareth Gilliland

July 11 | Don Ross and Robert Walsh

Sundays at CH Cafeteria 1:00 to 3:30 (14802 Stony Plain Road)

May 25 | Don Ross and Robert Walsh

June 8 | Don Ross, Cam Neufeld and Kevin Jacobson 
Join us for an acoustic jam session June 8 at 2 pm!

June 29 | Don Ross and Ben Sures

July 13 | Don Ross and Jamie Philp

Saturdays at Celebrate 1:00 to 3:30 (15211÷15213 Stony Plain Road)

June 14 | Don Ross and Jason Kodie (accordion!)

July 5 | Don Ross and Jim Findlay

August 9 | Don Ross and Billie Zizi