About this Event
Daniel James McFadyen live at The Drake Pub with Amelie Patterson
Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 9 pm
Daniel James McFadyen:
Daniel James McFadyen is an award-winning indie-folk artist whose expressive lyricism, charismatic stage presence, and road-worn storytelling have made him one of Canada’s most compelling contemporary voices. His 2025 sophomore album, Back To The Country (LHM Records), marks a defining moment in his artistic evolution—an intimate, organic, and boldly confident full-length that leans into the Americana/Canadiana textures he has grown increasingly known for.
Recorded live off the floor in a cabin on British Columbia’s Shuswap Lake with producer Cole Friesen, the album captures an unpolished, lived-in warmth. Across its 11 tracks, McFadyen weaves themes of disillusionment, hope, daydreaming, heartbreak, humour, and the search for home. From the barn-burning stomp of “Spinnaker (I’m Leavin’),” to the wistful ache of “Hurt My Heart,” to the wry charm of “Landmine,” Back To The Country showcases a songwriter stepping fully into his voice.
McFadyen’s rise has been powered equally by his dynamic, deeply interactive live shows. His cross-Canada tours have sold out major venues—including Toronto’s Great Hall, Halifax’s Marquee Ballroom, and Ottawa’s Overflow Brewing—cultivating a devoted and ever-growing fanbase. In 2024, he earned three Music Nova Scotia Awards, the most of any artist that year, cementing his status as a breakout performer.
Now in 2026, Daniel James McFadyen continues to carve out his place within the modern folk landscape—bridging heartfelt storytelling with the communal spirit of classic Canadian songwriting. With Back To The Country defining a new era in his sound, McFadyen stands firmly at the forefront of a new generation of Canadian troubadours
Amelie Patterson:
On her forthcoming record Change of Plans, Calgary alt-folk artist Amelie Patterson turns a steady gaze toward ambition, aging, grief, and the quiet joy of continuing to create in a fractured world mining attention. Blending consummate songwriting with the folk-electronic sound she has long been reaching toward, Patterson creates intimate, expansive music rooted in vulnerability, groove, and literary storytelling. A two-time YYC Music Award winner and Banff’s inaugural Poet Laureate, Patterson has shared stages with Serena Ryder, Matt Andersen, Sarah Harmer, and Reuben and the Dark.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Drake Screaming Retriever Restaurant & Brewery, 909 Railway Avenue, Canmore, Canada
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