ArtsWell is the cutest festival in B.C. Held in Wells, on stages that have held musicians since the 1930’s the annual show from August 3rd to 6th will delight the entire family. This is the 14th year of ArtsWell and it’s getting to be so popular, tickets are selling out fast – and that’s before the line up has been announced! Watch for the announcement.
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Shuswap Lake is chillin again with the ROOTSandBLUES
ROOTSandBLUES Festival in Salmon Arm is always a hit, and this is the 26th year! How can you go wrong with that community surrounded by stunning mountains and beaches to chill on. The entire region jumps to make sure the festival is awesome. From August 16- 19, the line up will include local and international names. Colin James never puts on a dull performance so get the lawn chair outta the way for that one. Keep the beat going for when Mbira Renaissance Band hits the stage. This afro-fusion band from Edmonton is vibrant to say the least.
Did you know you can houseboat to the festivities in Salmon Arm? Read about it here.
Head for #YEG for legendary and new and notable
Edmonton is the festival capital of Alberta and when the Edmonton Folk Music Festival rolls into town this year from August 10th through 13th, Gallagher Park will be buzzing with great tunes. Who’s coming? The legendary Ricky Staggs and Rodney Crowell and the likes like Shovels & Ropes and Shakey Graves. Have you ever heard of Shakey Graves? This is the guy you want to see. His delivery is deep and soul-full…and sometimes really offbeat – as in different. He’ll sit on a drum tell a story and then, kills out the beat and strums while singing in a soft Texan baritone.
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