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Jen Calder

InstrumentLevel
Guitar Intermediate Amateur
Vocals Intermediate Amateur
Piano/Keyboards Intermediate Amateur
Composition/Songwriting Intermediate Amateur
Other: Percussion/cajon
Intimate and poetic lyrics woven between mesmerizing finger picked rhythms are Jen's specialty. She started playing guitar in her early teens with visions of being a heavy metal star, but once being introduced to Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel and the Indigo Girls, she instead found herself drawn to sweet vocal harmonies and acoustic rhythms. With a warm and inviting voice, intricate guitar patterns and a wide repertoire that includes original songs and even a few 80s hits, it is a performer to not be missed.
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Past Events

16
Aug
10:00 14:00
Memorial Centre Farmers' Market: Jen Calder, Malobi Elueme
Live music at the market!
Free
Memorial Centre
Event can be attended in person
07
Jun
14:00 17:00
Live Music Sundays: Dave McGrath, The Kildeers, Abby Stewart
 
Free
Finkle's Shore Park
Event can be attended in person
28
May
19:00 21:00
The Kildeers
Indie-folk collaboration combining traditional roots and folk music
PWYC
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person
02
May
12:00 22:00
HomeGrown Live Music Festival: Matthew Campbell, Laine Raudsepp , David Shuter, ...
Genre: Folk. The 18th annual festival in Kingston, ON.
$10
The Caesar Company
Event can be attended in person
08
Mar
16:00 20:00
Blues For Women's Dress For Success Fundraiser: SayitBack, Lauren Carson, The Ki...
Get ready to support women empowerment on International Women's Day.
$20
Tir Nan Óg
Event can be attended in person
20
Feb
19:00 22:00
Jen Calder
 
Free
Lakeside Bar and Grill
Event can be attended in person
14
Feb
20:00 23:00
The Kildeers
 
By Donation
Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar
Event can be attended in person
04
Feb
17:30 19:30
Jen Calder
Live music!
Free
The Bank Gastrobar
Event can be attended in person
15
Nov
2025
20:00 22:30
The Kildeers
Kingston-based Indie folk band are emerging as a Canadian band to watch.
Free
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person
11
Oct
2025
21:00 00:00
The Kildeers
 
Free
Tir Nan Óg
Event can be attended in person
07
Sep
2025
14:30
L&A Studio Tour: Jen Calder
Adding a melodic flair to your artistic journey.
Free
Stone Spindle Farm
Event can be attended in person
07
Sep
2025
10:30
L&A Studio Tour: Jen Calder, Meaghan Love
Adding a melodic flair to your artistic journey.
Free
Shining Waters Soap Co
Event can be attended in person
06
Sep
2025
14:30
L&A Studio Tour: Jen Calder
Adding a melodic flair to your artistic journey.
Free
JKells Art
Event can be attended in person
06
Sep
2025
10:30
L&A Studio Tour: Jen Calder, Edward Leyton
Adding a melodic flair to your artistic journey.
Free
Alison Roberts Studio
Event can be attended in person
30
Aug
2025
11:30 15:30
Saturday Sessions: Irish Roots, The Kildeers, HoozHear?
Performances from a variety of genres by some of your favourite local musicians.
Free
Confederation Park
Event can be attended in person
09
Aug
2025
17:00 20:00
Jen Calder
Original and familiar songs on the pub's cozy and sunny patio.
Free
Portside Pub & Eatery
Event can be attended in person
08
Aug
2025
18:00 21:00
Jen Calder Live
Enjoy original & familiar cover songs on the beautiful patio right by the water.
Free
Wharf & Feather
Event can be attended in person
11
Jul
2025
18:00 21:00
Jen Calder
Live acoustic music on the beautiful patio.
Free
Wharf & Feather
Event can be attended in person
28
Jun
2025
20:00 23:00
Cancelled - The Kildeers
The music composition of The Kildeers is folky, uplifting and full of warmth. Pe...
Free
Time Out Bar & Bistro
Event can be attended in person
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Current Projects

Private Label
2023 - present
The Kildeers
guitar/vocals
2023 - present
Gerald McGrath & His Finest Band

Past Projects

Chris Giguere & The Larks
Percussion, backing vocals
2023 - The End
Chris Giguère & The Final Say
Percussion, vocals
2022 - The End