Join Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Michaela Slinger for an intimate evening at containR, where powerful vocals, honest storytelling, and unforgettable songs come together in one of Calgary's most unique community spaces.
Described by Dan Mangan as a "legendary songbird-in-the-making," Michaela has earned a growing reputation for writing songs that illuminate the beauty and complexity of everyday life. Her music explores love, loss, longing, and uncertainty with warmth, vulnerability, and a voice that stops audiences in their tracks.
This special performance comes as Michaela shares music from her forthcoming album, Green and Trying, releasing September 25, 2026. Written during a period of personal and creative transformation, the album embraces life's unanswered questions while blending folk, indie, and Americana influences into a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern. Recent singles "Fleeting" and "Something's Gotta Give" have earned Top 5 placements on Spotify's Folk & Friends playlist and introduced her music to Australian audiences through Triple J radio.
Having shared stages with artists including Dermot Kennedy, Donovan Woods, Bre Kennedy, Virginia to Vegas, Hayden Everett, and Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Michaela continues to establish herself as one of Canada's most compelling emerging singer-songwriters.
Set beneath the open sky at containR, this intimate concert is an opportunity to experience music that invites reflection, connection, and community. Whether you're discovering Michaela for the first time or have followed her journey for years, you'll leave with songs that linger long after the final note.
Featured Artists
Michaela Slinger · Singer | Songwriter
Michaela Slinger is a Vancouver-based “legendary songbird-in-the-making” (Dan Mangan). Her songwriting and arresting vocals illuminate the universality of love, loss, longing, and uncertainty, finding extraordinary depth in life’s quietest moments.
Her forthcoming album, Green and Trying (September 25, 2026), marks a new chapter following her departure from her previous record label and a string of independent wins. Lead singles “Fleeting” and “Something’s Gotta Give” earned Top 5 placements on Spotify’s Folk & Friends playlist and her first Australian radio support on Triple J’s Edge of Country and Country Club.
Blending warmth, vulnerability, and sharp songwriting, the record places Michaela alongside artists like Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, and Sheryl Crow while carving out a voice that is distinctly her own.