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August 3, 2025
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Calgary Bluesfest at The Confluence
Combining burning intensity with elegant grace and skilled composure wrapped in an electrifying blues rock veneer, the result is an unforgettable, emotionally charged musical experience that moves both body and soul, creating a lasting connection through shared experiences and love of good music.
Owens’ most recent album, Cannot Be Unheard, (2022) is an exploration of life birthed from her own relatable experiences, both good and bad, and the lessons learned along the way. “I wanted this project to do much more than entertain,” says Owens. “It’s intended to give a voice to a wide breadth of experiences and feelings, touching those looking for a connection. These songs are intended to be a healing and welcoming source of light and comfort for those in dark times.” With the rock-tinged reckoning of knowing there’s something more out there in “Edge of Goodbye”, the smouldering warning of thoughtless words in “Raging Fire”, and the soulful declaration of love in “Through the Darkest Night”, the songs in Cannot Be Unheard touch on Owens’ ethos of moving through the world with intention, love, and the affirmation that one is worthy of the happiness that life offers.
Far more than a vocal powerhouse, Calgary-basedBlues/Soul/Rock artist Ollee Owens blends grit and intensity with exquisite skill,resulting in a contemporary blues sound that moves both body and soul. With thewarmth of Mavis Staples, intensity of Etta James and the soulful delivery ofBonnie Raitt, Ollee’s voice goes directly to the heart, acknowledging thestruggles of life while never losing sight of what truly matters.
After returning to music a decade ago and releasing 2022’s Cannot beUnheard, Owens is making waves in the Blues and Roots scene with therelease of her newest album, Nowhere to Hide (2024), garneringwell-earned attention across Canada and Internationally, earning rave reviews acrossNorth America and abroad:
“Ollee has the drive in her performance thrust that is conveyed throughartists that are blues powerhouses like Bonnie Raitt, Karen Lawrence &Tracy Nelson… It’s a delight to hear a voice that understands the genre &can project as strongly as Ollee does… It takes expertise, practice & aboveall a dedicated effort to the genre.”
John Apice – Americana Highways (USA, 2024)
"Ollee Owens... please remember her name and getthis disc! You will love the voice, and the music. However / wherever you playyour music, "Nowhere To Hide" is one that you will keep hitting"repeat" on no matter where you are. I already have, severaltimes."
John Hammer - Blue Monday Monthly (USA, 2024)
"For fans of powerful, soul-infused music, Nowhereto Hide is an album that cannot be missed. Its sophisticated soundscapes andrelatable themes offer a perfect blend of celebration and introspection. AsOwens continues to expand her audience, she solidifies her place in theCanadian music landscape — one marked by talent, passion, and an unwaveringcommitment to her art." Stevie Connor - The Sound Cafe (Canada, 2024)
Since 2015, Ollee has shared stages across the CanadianPrairies and as far south as Memphis with artists like Matt Anderson, Blue MoonMarquee, Albert Castiglia and Dawn Tyler Watson. Owens started off 2025 with adynamic set at the legendary BB Kings in Memphis, TN and plans to continuetouring stages and festivals across Canada and Internationally, making newfriends and fans wherever she goes.
