"After a ten-plus-year successful run on the music scene, mostly fronting the bands Barefoot and A Band of Owls, singer/songwriter Heather Kelday is making a bold move and flying solo. Blessed with a dreamy voice, the gifted songwriter describes the world as she sees it in self-penned pearls that can be found on her much-anticipated debut solo album The Hitchin' Post. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Kelday plays her own blend of folk-which makes definite forays into blues, soul, bluegrass, and jazz-on banjo, mandolin, guitar and piano and is often accompanied by well-known artists from the East Coast music community. One of our most promising musicians Heather Kelday is not to be missed."
-Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, 2009

Considered a blend of folk, jazz, blues and bluegrass, Heather Kelday writes in the creative spirit of indie-pop music, while rooting her songs in folk melodies. Heather’s strong voice, multi-instrumental talents (including banjo, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin and piano), and lyrical passion for the natural world carve a unique place for her in Canada’s music scene. Her latest release ‘The Hitchin’ Post’ opened to a sold out crowd at the Al Whittle Theatre in April, 2009 and has been receiving attention throughout Canada and beyond.

In the past year Heather has played shows in Thunder Bay, Toronto, Wolfville, Halifax, Lunenburg and many other places throughout Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. She has shared the stage with such artists as: Tanglefoot, Annabelle Chvostek, Craig Cardiff, Kim Barlow, Old Man Leudecke, David Myles, Mark Reeves, Suzie Vinnick, Jim Byrnes, Steve Dawson and Stephen Fearing, Joel Plasket and Mary Gauthier.

In 2009, Heather has played 9 major solo shows in the Maritimes and 18 shows in Ontario and Quebec (with two tours in March and October). She was a featured performer at the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, the Deep Roots Festival, and the Dead of Winter Music Festival as well as the opening act for the Folk Fiesta in Lunenburg.

In 2009 Heather has helped produce and play on two albums of new and upcoming singer/songwriters – Bonnie Couchie and Megan Lickley, as well as playing on Mike Aube’s latest release – ClusterFolk. In 2009 she received two grants from NS Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage for her new album The Hitchin Post, for writing and touring.

Upcoming Shows 2010
Wolfville Farmers Market – January 16th
The Spitfire Grill – January 26th
Paddy’s Pub – April 26th
Union Street Café Songwriters Circle – TBA
October Ontario Tour - TBA

Deep Roots Music Festival - Wolfville NS - September 2009
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival - Lunenburg NS - August 2009
Amp Festival - Wolfville NS -May 2009
Deep Roots Music Festival - Wolfville NS - Sept. 2008
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Series - Lunenburg NS - July 2008
Little River Folk Series - Petite Riviere - May 2008
CBC Galaxie Rising Stars Showcase - Fredericton NB - Feb. 2008
In the Dead of Winter Music Festival - Halifax NS - Feb. 2008
Deep Roots Music Festival - Wolfville NS - September 2007
Live from the Rock Folk Festival - Red Rock ON - August 2007
Evolve Festival - Antigonish NS - 2006
Deep Roots Music Festival  - Wolfville NS - 2005
Islands Folk Festival - Duncan BC - 2005
Ross Creek Arts Festival - Canning NS - 2004
Thundering Woman’s Festival  - Thunder Bay ON - 2004
Canadian Tulips Festival - Ottawa ON - 2003
The Come Together Festival - Durham ON - 2002, 2003
Kokanee Beer Festival - Creston BC - 2002

Shows 2007

Shows 2006

Shows 2005 

Friday September 23rd @ Al Whittle Theater, Wolfville NS- w/ laser show extravaganza!!
Saturday September 24th @ Ginger's Tavern,Halifax NS.
Friday August 12th @ The Wilno Tavern, Wilno ON.
Monday August 8th @ The Apollo, Thunder Bay, ON.
Monday August 1st @ The Rose and Crown, Banff, AB.
Saturday July 30th @ The Abbey, Cumberland, BC.
Thursday July 28th @ Gorge Hall, Cortez Island, BC.
Tuesday July 26th @ Agricultural Hall, Mayne Island, BC.
Friday to Sunday July 22-24th @ The Island Folk Festival Duncan, BC.
Thursday July 21st @ The Grove Pub, Vancouver, BC.
Saturday July 16th @ The Royal on Baker, Nelson, BC
Friday July 15th @ The Roadhouse Tavern, Golden, BC.
Thursday July 14th @ The Canmore Hotel, Canmore, AB.
Saturday July 9th @ Naturally Superior Kayaking, Wawa, ON.
Friday July 8th @ The Town Hall
Thursday July 7th @ The Blue Moon, Toronto, ON.
Wednesday July 6th @ The Spill Cafe, Peterborough, ON.
Tuesday July 5th @ Langdon St. Cafe, Montpelier, VT
Friday July 1st @ The Bread Factory, Montreal, QC
Thursday June 30th @ Capital Bar
CD Release and Tour Sendoff Show-SOLD OUT!
Friday May 6 @ Ginger's Tavern Halifax NS with Horry Leden
Saturday April 30 @ Art Can Gallery, Canning, NS
Friday April 29 @ The Knot Pub, Lunenburg, NS
Friday April 1 @ The Grad House at Dal, Halifax, NS
Saturday March 26 @ Ginger's Tavern, Halifax, NS
Sunday March 6- @ Bread Factory � Montreal, QU
Friday March 4 @ University of Waterloo,Bombshelter Pub, Opening for Craig Cardiff�s CD Release Party
Thursday March 3 @ Grad Club, Kingston, ON-Opening for Craig Cardiffs CD Release Party
Wednesday March 2 @ Café Dekcuf, Ottawa, ON-Opening for Craig Cardiffs CD Release Party
Tuesday March 1 @ Cest What, Toronto, ON