About this Event
Celebrate Canadian Finals Rodeo Week with an intimate evening of songs and stories connecting two sister cities through music.
Sister City Sessions brings Edmonton and Nashville together in the round at CKUA’s Beresh Arts Den, featuring Lillie Mae (Nashville), Joe Nolan (Edmonton), and Lucette (Edmonton) sharing the stage, trading songs, and telling the stories behind the music.
Come early, grab some barbecue, and settle in for the show!
THE ARTISTS:
Lillie Mae | Nashville
Edmonton got a taste of Lillie Mae this summer when she blew the roof off Commonwealth Stadium performing with Post Malone. Now, we’re thrilled to welcome her back for a much more intimate evening celebrating the musical connection between sister cities Edmonton and Nashville.
For Sister City Sessions, Lillie Mae is joined by her brother, singer and guitarist Frank Carter Rische, for a special duo performance. Frank grew up performing alongside Lillie Mae and their siblings in Nashville and most recently has been performing with East Nashville Grass.
Joe Nolan | Edmonton
A virtuoso guitarist, elusive poet, and musical chameleon, Joe Nolan is known for his scrappy solo shows and arresting stage presence. His songs can be fragile and fractured, yet winningly wistful.
Lucette | Edmonton
Lauren Gillis, professionally known as Lucette, is a Canadian alternative pop songwriter with a 15-year career spanning her own artist project, co-writing, and international publishing.
Lucette continues to create songs that connect through sharp storytelling, collaboration, and modern pop sensibility.
BARBECUE BY PITT COUNTY BBQ
Make a night of it and add a barbecue dinner to your ticket! Meals from Pitt County BBQ are available for advance purchase and will be ready to enjoy before the show.
- Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich — $20 Slow-cooked pulled jackfruit seasoned and sauced in barbecue sauce, served on a fresh bun with house-made coleslaw and baked beans.
- Pulled Chicken Sandwich — $20 Tender smoked pulled chicken, lightly sauced and piled onto a fresh bun, served with house-made coleslaw and baked beans.
- Pulled Brisket Sandwich — $25 Slow-smoked Texas-style beef brisket, pulled and served on a fresh bun with house barbecue sauce and pickles, accompanied by house-made coleslaw and baked beans.
All meals include one sandwich, house-made coleslaw and baked beans.
Dietary requirements: Gluten-free options can be accommodated. Please indicate any dietary requirements by messaging us after ordering.
Meal purchases are optional and separate from your ticket donation. Pre-ordering is required to guarantee your meal.
TICKETS BY DONATION TO CKUA RADIO
Admission is by donation, with a minimum donation of $10 per ticket (suggested $40 per ticket).
All ticket donations support CKUA Radio, a donor-supported broadcaster that inspires and connects through the power of music, arts, culture, and story. If you are a music, arts and culture enthusiast who values the thrill of musical discovery, playlists and content curated by real people, and you listen all the time or just sometimes, your donation will help keep the music playing!
ABOUT CFR BACKROADS SERIES
The CFR Backroads Series is a grassroots celebration of country, roots, Americana, honky tonk, folk, blues and song slingers performing in venues across Edmonton.
From October 1–10, catch 30+ artists from across Alberta and beyond at 13 shows across 11 venues, leading into and throughout Canadian Finals Rodeo, October 7–10.
Discover a new favourite artist, check out a local venue and experience western culture across the city.
Sister City Sessions is a special edition of the CFR Backroads Series celebrating Edmonton and Nashville’s sister-city connection. Presented in partnership with CKUA Radio, the intimate in-the-round performance brings artists from both cities together to share songs, stories and the stage.
The CFR Backroads Series is part of Edmonton AMPLIFIED, a citywide live music initiative supported by the City of Edmonton, Government of Alberta and Explore Edmonton, creating paid performance opportunities for artists and bringing live music into venues, community spaces and major events across Edmonton.
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9804 Jasper Ave, 9804 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
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