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The Prairie States take the Spotlight

Edmonton's The Prairie States mix '60s soul and '70s rock with a modern alt-country vibe.

Hear a live set by this Edmonton alt-country band on the rise

Katherine Duncan · CBC News ·
Rising Edmonton alt-country rockers The Prairie States performed at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre in Calgary, on March 23, 2019. (Katherine Duncan)

This week on the Key of A, you're headed to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, where they're shining the Alberta Spotlight on a rising band from Edmonton, The Prairie States.

Just over a year old, this band has already taken top place in Project Wild, had two charting singles and toured extensively in Western Canada. Their sound is a blend of '60's soul and '70's rock with a modern alt-country vibe. 

Hear The Prairie States live, thanks to our partners at the National Music Centre!

Listen to the Key of A, Saturday 5-6 p.m. on CBC Radio 1 across Alberta.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katherine Duncan

Key of A Host

A classically trained musician, Katherine hosts CBC Music (formerly Radio 2) programs Choral Concert and Centre Stage, and highlights original music by Alberta artists on CBC Radio 1's Key of A. From 2016 to 2019, she served as Jury Foreperson of the Polaris Music Prize.

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