The title sponsor for the Summer Series is Strada Coffee Co. & Artisan Bakery. All Summer Series shows are held outside on the Verda McNeill Plaza.
If there is a change in weather, the concert will move indoors.
AV & The Inner City are redefining Canada’s Soul and Roots scene with their powerful storytelling and breathtaking harmonies.
Led by the dynamic Ann Vriend (AV), this six-piece, all-female vocal powerhouse delivers music that is both deeply personal and universally uplifting.
Their latest single being released May 2025, “The Failer”, is an anthem of longing for answers and reliable leadership– an appropriate topic for these tumultuous times, which blends gospel-inspired vocals with raw emotion.
From pandemic porch concerts to national acclaim, AV & The Inner City continue to captivate audiences with their soul-stirring performances.
FUN FACTS:
- “Did you know AV & The Inner City started with free ‘porch concerts’ during the pandemic, bringing joy (and music!) to their Edmonton neighborhood when it was needed most?”
- “Led by multi-award-winning soul/blues artist AV, this all-female, Edmonton-based group is a true reflection of Canada’s incredible musical diversity.”
- “They’ve rocked major stages like the Calgary Folk Festival, where a former Nickelodeon promoter said they ‘could have closed the Main Stage any night’!”
- “Get ready for a show that’s packed with emotional depth, powerhouse vocals, and that classic, self-deprecating Canadian humor we all love.”
- “Their first single already has over 20,000 Spotify streams – they’re taking the Canadian Soul and Roots scene by storm!”
- “They won an Emerging Artist Award at the Edmonton Folk Festival!”
Media Partners for the Summer Series is New Country 98.1 and 840 CFCW.
