08/26/2026
THURSDAY NIGHT! It’s been a year of highs and lows for Brett Cassidy - in May of this year, he lost the home and recording space he shared with two other Calgary musicians and bandmates in a devastating house fire. Despite the massive loss, he’s been able to maintain the momentum he’s built up over the past few years as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, and we’re so grateful that he’ll be back on the Off Cut Bar stage to close out the summer.
Brett has spent the past decade honing his songwriting in bands across Western Canada before stepping into the spotlight on his own. Based where the prairies meet the Rocky Mountains, His solo work reflects a deep connection to place, community, and the quiet momentum of everyday life.
In October 2024, he released his debut EP, A Selection of Ballads from the Old Man River, a collection shaped by years on the road, late nights in rehearsal spaces, and the shared language of live music. Drawing from classic country, traditional folk, and the textural edges of indie-psych rock, his songs balance structure and looseness, inviting listeners into something familiar but still open-ended.
With guitar and banjo often in hand, Brett’s music feels lived-in and welcoming, built for rooms where strangers can stomp their feet together and leave as friends. His approach is rooted in a “stubbornly DIY” ethos, shaped by collaboration rather than polish, and guided by the belief that music works best when it brings people together. He’s perpetually touring across Western Canada, playing packed bars and grassroots festivals including Lie Low Festival, Eastern Slopes Music & Arts Festival, and Canmore Warm Up. Grounded but playful, reflective without taking itself too seriously, Brett Cassidy’s music celebrates shared space, shared stories, and the simple joy of showing up.
Join us Thursdays for live music at Off Cut Bar from 7:00 - 9:00pm! As always, there’s no cover charge, the full Nash menu is on offer, and happy hour runs all night long!
Reservations are recommended, book your table today using the OpenTable app, or by visiting www.thenashyyc.com/reservations
