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Music in the Park season ends on a high note
Thank you for your support throughout the 2021 Music in the Park season. We hope to see you next year!
| September 3 - Cod Gone Wild |
 Cod Gone Wild blends the talents of classical, folk, rock and jazz musicians whose fusion of styles creates a dynamic sound and unforgettable stage presence. The band’s perfected performances and tight harmonies weave a tapestry of tales and evoke nostalgia that wow the crowd and keep fans coming back year after year. |
| August 27 - Sean Bray, Kinga Heming & Bernie Addington Trio and Sally Wallick |
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Sally Wallick is a local singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She enjoys writing original love songs and covering a variety of artists. |
| August 20 - Graham Ord & Justin J. Moore |
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| August 6 - Lindsay May and the Mayhem & Dan Tait |
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| July 30 - Dirt Road Opera & Leila Neverland |
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| July 9 - Lindsay May & Scotty Berg |
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Lindsay May is a multi-talented singer/songwriter and instrumentalist who has toured North America and Europe. Her crowd-pleasing performances include award-winning originals and road-trip-worthy cover tunes of some of the greats, such as the Beatles and Queen.
Scotty Berg is an up and coming artist who released his first single, It Ain’t Over, to rave reviews in April. Scotty got his start singing national anthems at West Kelowna Warriors and Kelowna Rockets games and wowing crowds at local talent shows and showcases with cover tunes of epic bands like Journey and Foreigner. |
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About Kinsmen Park |
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Kinsmen Park is located at 3170 Shannon Lake Road in West Kelowna. Space and parking are limited. We highly recommend ridesharing.
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The accomplished and in-demand Sean Bray, Kinga Heming and Bernie Addington Trio bring creative sounds with a variety of jazz, country, rhythm, blues and pop.
Graham Ord is all about the blues with the occasional inspirational number thrown in for good measure. Ord has earned international recognition for his fine passionate and compelling performances. He has recorded eight solo albums and composed scores for short films and narratives.
Justin J. Moore is a professional vocalist whose original songs and covers of music legends like Elton John, Bryan Adams and John Legend have been streamed more than a half-million times. He’s performed more than 250 shows, and is a multi-instrumental producer and ghost writer. He began his career at age 11 as a soloist for the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra.
Award winning singer, songwriter and bass guitarist Lindsay May teams up with her multitalented band the Mayhem at 7:40 p.m. to headline this week’s free concert at Kinsmen Park. May has five solo albums to her credit, has toured North America and Europe, and with the Mayhem they create a rock/country trio that wins over audiences with top 40 rock and country tunes at festivals and concerts throughout BC.
Folk/roots musician Dan Tait will open the show at 6:40 p.m. delivering an unforgettable, road-worn performance. Tait captures crowds with his bright eyes and big, red beard. He’s a folk musician's rocker, and a honky-tonk bluesman who toured Canada for 15 years and then took a break during the pandemic to write and produce a new catalogue of original songs.
Dirt Road Opera's Rachel Matkin, Barry Mathers and Jim Ryan have contributed their tremendous talents and Americana-folk-inspired music to albums by Canadian country band the Cruzeros and their own debut anthology, Nowheresville. Lead singer Matkin and musician Ryan, classically trained since the age of three, bring life to Mathers’s award-winning songwriting. Mathers adds his vocal skills to the trio creating effortless harmonies with Matkin. Find them on Facebook and YouTube @dirtroadopera.
Leila Neverland’s undeniable talent gets rave reviews. She delivers a great mix of smooth soul and fired-up performances that leave audiences is awe. She draws inspiration from her Persian-Jewish roots and has lent her musical talents to difference making, releasing her latest single,
We will also offer activities for the kids; and, a couple of food trucks will be on site. Dress for the weather and bring your own blankets, chairs, umbrellas and water.
If the upper field fills up, feel free to set up chairs and blankets in nearby areas of the park as space allows. In keeping with Phase 3 of BC’s Restart Plan, stay home if you or members of your family are sick. For more information on public health guidelines, please visit the Province of BC’s website.
West Kelowna Recreation and Creative Okanagan are finalizing the details for this summer’s other free, Friday night concerts on Aug. 6, 20 and 27 and September 3.
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