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OCT
14
2016
Calgary, Canada
Flames Central
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OCT
07
2016
Calgary, Canada
Broken City
I Was There
OCT
05
2016
Calgary, Canada
Ship and Anchor Pub
I Was There
SEP
10
2016
Eau Claire, Canada
The Garage Beer Gardens
I Was There
SEP
08
2016
Calgary, Canada
The Gateway
I Was There
JUL
04
2016
Calgary, Canada
The Ironwood
I Was There
MAY
07
2016
Calgary, Canada
BMO Centre
I Was There
APR
02
2016
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
MAR
11
2016
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
JAN
29
2016
Calgary, Canada
The Last Best Brewery
I Was There
SEP
27
2014
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
SEP
13
2014
Regina, Canada
The Owl
I Was There
JUL
19
2014
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
JUL
12
2014
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
JUL
05
2014
Canmore, Canada
Creekside Hall
I Was There
JUN
21
2014
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
MAY
24
2014
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
APR
30
2014
Calgary, Canada
Broken City
I Was There
FEB
01
2014
Calgary, Canada
Ship and Anchor
I Was There
JAN
17
2014
Calgary, Canada
Broken City
I Was There
JAN
11
2014
Calgary, Canada
CJSW
I Was There
DEC
07
2013
Regina, Canada
The Owl
I Was There
NOV
30
2013
Calgary, AB
The Lantern Church
I Was There
NOV
23
2013
Calgary, AB
Festival Hall
I Was There
OCT
09
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
OCT
05
2013
Calgary, Canada
Ironwood
I Was There
OCT
04
2013
Calgary, Canada
Dicken's Pub
I Was There
SEP
26
2013
Edmonton, Canada
CKUA
I Was There
SEP
21
2013
Calgary, Canada
Folk Festival Hall
I Was There
SEP
07
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Gateway @ SAIT
I Was There
AUG
31
2013
Regina, Canada
The Owl
I Was There
AUG
15
2013
Calgary, Canada
McMahon Stadium
I Was There
AUG
10
2013
Edmonton, Canada
Wunderbar
I Was There
AUG
02
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
JUL
12
2013
Edmonton, Canada
Starlite Room
I Was There
JUL
11
2013
Edmonton, Canada
The Starlite Room
I Was There
JUN
21
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
JUN
15
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Pumphouse Theatre
I Was There
MAY
26
2013
Calgary, Canada
Lilac Festival
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APR
25
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
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APR
14
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Gateway
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About Savk
Raw, rough, uncomfortably honest, fast and violent, then suddenly smooth and soaring. SAvK wears his heart on his sleeve, then throws it, still beating, at the audience. This Canadian act uses deep rooted flavours and combines it with international inspirations to perfectly depict his home sound. Begining as a solo act for Stephen van Kampen after the demise of Calgary’s rock and roll orchestra “Beija Flor” SAVK’s debut self titled release is a study in vulnerable live folk rock. Now joined by an amazing team of musicians including Paul van Kampen (The Magnetic North, Beija Flor), Brett Gunther (Beija Flor, Buzzing Bees), Stefan Smith (Crescent Heights, Coldwater) and Matt Chaplin (Prairie of Prax, Joule). SAVK is now releasing their much anticipated sophomore record “Love Letters and Hate Mail” to rave reviews. Major Performance Credits Include, but are not limited to: 2013 Break Out West Festival 2013 Alberta Flood Aid Concert with “The Sheepdogs”, “Tom Cochrane”, “Jann Arden”, “Nickelback” and “Ian Tyson”. 2012 Feature Performer at “6 String Nation” concert at the Canada Music Centre. 2011 Calgary Folk Fest Songwriting Contest Finalist 2010 Sled Island Music Festival in Calgary AB 2010 Trans Canada Alberta Music Series at the Epcor Centre in Calgary 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards Festival in Edmonton Alberta 2008 Juno Fest With the Sadies 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival (With Beija Flor, and collaborations with Jim Cuddy, The Weakerthans and Greg MacPherson) SAVK's greatest inspirations: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Feist, Neil Young, Radiohead, Devendra Banhart, Nick Drake, Red House Painters, Animal Collective, Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Billy Holiday, The White Stripes, Simon and Garfunkle, Nirvana, Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash, The Clash and everyone he has played with over the years. Confused? It’s best to just give SAVK listen. Praise: "... A showcase of formidable musical talent... Will make an indelible mark on the nation's music scene." -Spencer Brown BEATROUTE "... His guitar weaves effortlessly around the beautifully constructed vocal melodies... van Kampen remains crisp and clear in the foreground. It’s a position he’d better get used to." -Peter Hemminger, FFWD "...van Kampen's distinct, raspy yet-soothing voice on the record strikes the same chord in my heart as Beija Flor did. However, SAVK Captures a much more intimate side of van Kampen, while still possessing the same precisely mastered songwriting." -Sara Mohan BEATROUTE "Armed with a small arsenal of acoustic instruments on stage as cover, SAVK offers a chance to explore his musical vision, sharing it with an audience that understands raw, honest emotion. Firmly rooted in folk, his simple melodies emphasize his old soul." -SB, SLED ISLAND Savk immediately pulls you in with the smoothness of his old-rock‘n’roll-infused style and the genius pace of his guitar strumming fingers. The talents of this man are generous, particularly when seen in a live setting, and his musical creations are an essential contribution to Calgary’s indie-folk-rock scene. -THWUNK.COM Order S.A.V.K.'s brand new album now! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-letters-and-hate-mail/id692150681
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Genres:
Rock, Alternative, Indie, Folk
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Bandsintown Merch
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$25.0 USD
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$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
$20.0 USD
Concerts and tour dates
Past
OCT
14
2016
Calgary, Canada
Flames Central
I Was There
OCT
07
2016
Calgary, Canada
Broken City
I Was There
OCT
05
2016
Calgary, Canada
Ship and Anchor Pub
I Was There
SEP
10
2016
Eau Claire, Canada
The Garage Beer Gardens
I Was There
SEP
08
2016
Calgary, Canada
The Gateway
I Was There
JUL
04
2016
Calgary, Canada
The Ironwood
I Was There
MAY
07
2016
Calgary, Canada
BMO Centre
I Was There
APR
02
2016
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
MAR
11
2016
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
JAN
29
2016
Calgary, Canada
The Last Best Brewery
I Was There
SEP
27
2014
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
SEP
13
2014
Regina, Canada
The Owl
I Was There
JUL
19
2014
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
JUL
12
2014
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
JUL
05
2014
Canmore, Canada
Creekside Hall
I Was There
JUN
21
2014
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
MAY
24
2014
Calgary, Canada
Wine-Ohs
I Was There
APR
30
2014
Calgary, Canada
Broken City
I Was There
FEB
01
2014
Calgary, Canada
Ship and Anchor
I Was There
JAN
17
2014
Calgary, Canada
Broken City
I Was There
JAN
11
2014
Calgary, Canada
CJSW
I Was There
DEC
07
2013
Regina, Canada
The Owl
I Was There
NOV
30
2013
Calgary, AB
The Lantern Church
I Was There
NOV
23
2013
Calgary, AB
Festival Hall
I Was There
OCT
09
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
OCT
05
2013
Calgary, Canada
Ironwood
I Was There
OCT
04
2013
Calgary, Canada
Dicken's Pub
I Was There
SEP
26
2013
Edmonton, Canada
CKUA
I Was There
SEP
21
2013
Calgary, Canada
Folk Festival Hall
I Was There
SEP
07
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Gateway @ SAIT
I Was There
AUG
31
2013
Regina, Canada
The Owl
I Was There
AUG
15
2013
Calgary, Canada
McMahon Stadium
I Was There
AUG
10
2013
Edmonton, Canada
Wunderbar
I Was There
AUG
02
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
JUL
12
2013
Edmonton, Canada
Starlite Room
I Was There
JUL
11
2013
Edmonton, Canada
The Starlite Room
I Was There
JUN
21
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
JUN
15
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Pumphouse Theatre
I Was There
MAY
26
2013
Calgary, Canada
Lilac Festival
I Was There
APR
25
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Palomino
I Was There
APR
14
2013
Calgary, Canada
The Gateway
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Savk
Raw, rough, uncomfortably honest, fast and violent, then suddenly smooth and soaring. SAvK wears his heart on his sleeve, then throws it, still beating, at the audience. This Canadian act uses deep rooted flavours and combines it with international inspirations to perfectly depict his home sound. Begining as a solo act for Stephen van Kampen after the demise of Calgary’s rock and roll orchestra “Beija Flor” SAVK’s debut self titled release is a study in vulnerable live folk rock. Now joined by an amazing team of musicians including Paul van Kampen (The Magnetic North, Beija Flor), Brett Gunther (Beija Flor, Buzzing Bees), Stefan Smith (Crescent Heights, Coldwater) and Matt Chaplin (Prairie of Prax, Joule). SAVK is now releasing their much anticipated sophomore record “Love Letters and Hate Mail” to rave reviews. Major Performance Credits Include, but are not limited to: 2013 Break Out West Festival 2013 Alberta Flood Aid Concert with “The Sheepdogs”, “Tom Cochrane”, “Jann Arden”, “Nickelback” and “Ian Tyson”. 2012 Feature Performer at “6 String Nation” concert at the Canada Music Centre. 2011 Calgary Folk Fest Songwriting Contest Finalist 2010 Sled Island Music Festival in Calgary AB 2010 Trans Canada Alberta Music Series at the Epcor Centre in Calgary 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards Festival in Edmonton Alberta 2008 Juno Fest With the Sadies 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival (With Beija Flor, and collaborations with Jim Cuddy, The Weakerthans and Greg MacPherson) SAVK's greatest inspirations: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Feist, Neil Young, Radiohead, Devendra Banhart, Nick Drake, Red House Painters, Animal Collective, Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Billy Holiday, The White Stripes, Simon and Garfunkle, Nirvana, Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash, The Clash and everyone he has played with over the years. Confused? It’s best to just give SAVK listen. Praise: "... A showcase of formidable musical talent... Will make an indelible mark on the nation's music scene." -Spencer Brown BEATROUTE "... His guitar weaves effortlessly around the beautifully constructed vocal melodies... van Kampen remains crisp and clear in the foreground. It’s a position he’d better get used to." -Peter Hemminger, FFWD "...van Kampen's distinct, raspy yet-soothing voice on the record strikes the same chord in my heart as Beija Flor did. However, SAVK Captures a much more intimate side of van Kampen, while still possessing the same precisely mastered songwriting." -Sara Mohan BEATROUTE "Armed with a small arsenal of acoustic instruments on stage as cover, SAVK offers a chance to explore his musical vision, sharing it with an audience that understands raw, honest emotion. Firmly rooted in folk, his simple melodies emphasize his old soul." -SB, SLED ISLAND Savk immediately pulls you in with the smoothness of his old-rock‘n’roll-infused style and the genius pace of his guitar strumming fingers. The talents of this man are generous, particularly when seen in a live setting, and his musical creations are an essential contribution to Calgary’s indie-folk-rock scene. -THWUNK.COM Order S.A.V.K.'s brand new album now! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-letters-and-hate-mail/id692150681
Show More
Genres:
Rock, Alternative, Indie, Folk
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