UPSIDE DOWNTOWN
Concerts + Art on Rotary Square, Casa
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 5pm: Double Rider, Ekkohs
Stage Sponsor: Davis Wholesale
Community Highlight: Indigenous Night + Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation Society + Humming Bird Gallery & Gifts & N’we Jinan
Food Truck Guest: Thunder N Smoke
FREE
Band Bio – Double Rider:
Double Rider is a rock trio from Siksika Nation, Alberta. They’ve played notable venues, such as the Rose and Crown in Banff, AB, and the Ship and Anchor in Calgary, AB, and have been a frequent band in the Annual Run as One Festival in Siksika Nation. In early 2020, Double Rider set out on their first tour – The First Nations Music Tour – alongside notable Indigenous Artists. In 2023, Double Rider released their long-awaited debut album, “Times of the Day,” including songs written by their grandfather and original music.
Band Bio – Ekkohs:
Ekkohs is a four-piece band from Siksika Nation, Alberta blending indie alternative, folk, and rock. Formed by siblings and singer-songwriters, Huddson and Lexxington ManyHeads, their music is deeply inspired by their late grandfather, musician Matthew ManyHeads, whose legacy echoes in every song they create.
Ekkohs’ musical journey began in 2020 after writing “In My Mind,” an emotionally raw track about grief and hope. In 2024, they released their first single, “Something I Said,” followed by their second single, “In My Mind.” Later that year, they debuted their first full-length album, Streetlights—a heartfelt 11-track project that blends poetic lyrics with rich, textured sound.
Since March of 2025, they have released four new singles, ”Sake of Living”, “Begin To End”, “Last Time” and “Heart Starts Singing”, leading up to the fall release of their second album, How Are You, My Friend?.
In the spring of 2025, they welcomed new members and cousins Riley Melting Tallow, who brings his bass guitar expertise to the group, and Norm Running Rabbit, an immensely talented drummer.
For Ekkohs, music is more than just sound—it’s a lifeline. It’s what helped them through their toughest moments, and it’s now their way of giving that same hope and healing back to the world.
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Upside Downtown Concerts + Art 2026 Schedule
Weekly concerts on Rotary Square at Casa every Thursday night after work from 5pm – 7pm. Meet your friends, have a drink, grab a snack, and listen to local music in the downtown core. While you’re visiting, explore the galleries inside Casa.
JULY 2 – Skinny Dyck
JULY 9 – Monks on Call
JULY 16 – Lady Grime & the Prairie Scum, Sparkle Blood
JULY 23 – Moranz & Fremlin, Those Folk
JULY 30 – Joce Ryome, Paul Kype and Texas Flood
AUGUST 6 – Double Rider, Ekkohs
AUGUST 13 – Toni Vere, Mallory Chipman
AUGUST 20 – Midnight Channel
AUGUST 27 POP UP, GET DOWN 5pm until 10pm
The Windbreakers, Hippodrome, The Boom Booms
A summer dance party with three bands, an art market, and we’re closing 8 Street!
See all the arts events happening in Lethbridge here: http://yqlarts.ca
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The Allied Arts Council is thankful to the Upside Downtown sponsors that support arts programming in Lethbridge: FACTOR, Spectrum Ale Works, Westco Construction, Davis Auto Group, City of Lethbridge, Warwick Printing, Tourism Lethbridge, Safeway, Anova Law Group, Wide Skies Music Festival, St. John Ambulance, Sonic Multimedia, MNP, Andrew Hilton. Nectar Tattoo, and Airau.
If you like this event and other free arts programming supported by the AAC, consider donating here: https://bit.ly/AACDonate
