Blues Can to reopen in NW Calgary in 2025 after Inglewood oust
Posted Dec 9, 2024 11:28 am.
Last Updated Dec 10, 2024 8:39 am.
An iconic Calgary music venue has found new digs after being forced out of its home of 13 years for a new development.
The Blues Can lived on 9 Avenue’s Music Mile in Inglewood for 13 years, and will officially say goodbye to the building on Dec. 31.
The land at 1429 9 Avenue SE has been sold to Battistella Developments, which is planning to build a four-storey mixed use development. The building is expected to house 30 units and ground level retail space.
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Changes to the area put the future of The Blues Can in limbo, but after months of work and stress, the venue says it has a new home.
In January, The Blues Can will open at 2002 16 Avenue NW, the former site of Tipperary’s Pub.
In a post to its website, the venue says it needs help to make the move successful.
“We are counting 100% on our friends, fans and music lovers from all walks of life,” the post reads. “We will be doing a variety of fund raisers — whatever we can think of over the next couple months.”
It goes on to say support from the community will be essential in ensuring the survival of the beloved spot.
