Regina Folk Fest Brings Marco Calliari to the Exchange

Some cultures have a reputation for traditional music styles that go well with partying. Italians and Quebecois are right up there in those ranks. In Marco Calliari, you get two for the price of one.

The singer-songwriter was born and raised in Montreal, where ha played in the thrash group Anonymous before striking out on his own. He’s been releasing music under his own name since 2003, from his debut, Che la vita, up to his most recent album, Al faro est in 2010.

Throughout, he’s managed all the cultural influences at play in his music, from the tender moments to the more rollicking, upbeat parts. All of it is filtered through Calliari, who makes it part of a personal, unified whole.

Marco Calliari is in the Exchange on Sunday, April 12. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 plus s/c and are available online at TicketBreak. $20 at the door. All ages and licensed.