Music in the Park

Weekly: July 7 to August 25

Location: Memorial Park
Address: 3737 Old Okanagan Highway
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Website: View Website

1969-12-31 18:00:00 1969-12-31 21:00:00 America/Vancouver Music in the Park A summer concert series held every Friday evening in West Kelowna from the Friday after Canada Day until the end of August at Memorial Park, off of Old Okanagan Highway, with a stunning view of the mountains and Okanagan Lake, the park is a perfect setting to enjoy music by artists hailing form West Kelowna, the Okanagan and further afield! Creative Okanagan has been producing this concert series for the City of West Kelowna since 2012. Performances begin at 6:40 pm, the general format starts with the emerging artist, followed by a 45 minute set by a local band at 7 pm and a 60 minute set by our headlining artist at 8 pm. This year shows on Aug. 11, 18 and 25th will features two sets by the same band. ​Food vendors are on site from 6 - 9 pm. Come early, get a bite to eat, find your perfect seats in the new amphitheatre, feel free to bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Lineup *********** July 7 Step’N Stones - https://www.facebook.com/StepNNStones/ A funky 4-piece band based in Kelowna, BC that is full of energy and passion. They blend together latin, popular, jazz and soul music, influences ranging from Buena Vista Social Club and the Gipsy Kings to Ray Charles, James Brown and Marvin Gaye. Patricia Dalgleish on piano and vocals, Ibriam Stange on lead vocals, Alex Broughton on guitar and Joey Fraser on percussion will bring to the stage fabulous harmonies, original material, and vamped up cover tunes. James Elser - http://jamelser.com Piano player, singer, entertainer James Elser currently lives in West Kelowna, BC. James was born in Calgary where he began playing piano at age 13. After a long hiatus from music, friends and family encouraged James to start playing again. His joy of music was rekindled by a weekly jam band made up of creative, eclectic, professional people, whose pure joy and love of playing music together for fun, brought James out of his cave to start playing again. A true piano-man who will have you singing along! July 14 Swamp Honey - https://www.facebook.com/Swamp-Honey-1022532411151161/ 'Swamp Honey' are considered proponents of musical ‘soul food’ in the Blues, Roots and Soul tradition. Imagine a juke joint with Bill Withers, Bo Diddley and CCR in a jam session with Tom Waits and you get some idea of where Swamp Honey’s deep grooves take you. As a highly talented original trio they have an infectious musical chemistry, they always dish up a retrospective of modern vibes in their dynamic live performances. Featuring Dylan Ranney on drums, Nils Loewen on cello and Graham Ord on guitar. All three cover the vocals. Impulse Response - https://www.reverbnation.com/impulseresponsemusic Victoria’s funkiest soul, groove, and R&B trio. The group is small with a big sound. Shanna and Alexander front the band as lead vocalists. With tight and punchy grooves, their sound is infused with sweet and soulful harmonies. The band’s influences include: Soulive, Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, The Meters, Herbie Hancock, Justin Timberlake, Donny Hathaway, Joss Stone, John Mayer Trio, D’Angelo, Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Marvin Gaye, and Ray Charles. July 21 Mike Huber A well loved local musician with vocals and guitar. Mike is a singer/songwriter who draws from his experiences learning and jamming with musicians such as Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), Carl Johnston (Library Voices) and BC banjo great, Devon Wells. Having honed his craft playing gigs throughout Western Canada and in Europe, Michael comfortably delivers well written originals and puts his own special flavour to well known songs. Jeff Piattelli - http://www.jeffpiattelli.com ​A professional guitarist and vocalist out of Kelowna, B.C. He writes and performs original music while also playing his take on popular covers as well. Having released two albums so far, an acoustic album followed by a full band effort, he is set to release his third album in 2017. His singles "Superman", "Listen In" and "Beautiful Things" have all seen radio rotation throughout the Okanagan valley and he continues to work on his career as a musician. July 28 J.S. Garcia Band - http://www.jsgarciaband.ca Hails from Lake Country BC, and is well known locally for their dynamic energy and crowd-pleasing performances. The band is fronted by the mother and daughter duo of Jenn and Sophia Boal, two singer/songwriter/guitarists whose infectious harmonies and onstage energy has earned the band a reputation for "ballads and sass". Mixing folk, country, pop and rock styles, the band exudes a combination of superb musicianship and chemistry. An evening with the J.S. Garcia Band is always memorable: this is a band that loves what they do, and they do it well. Black Cat Soul - https://www.facebook.com/blackcatsoulmusic/ This quartet of seasoned musicians have paid their dues in numerous musical projects over the years. Performing at festivals, wineries, halls, weddings and pubs throughout British Columbia and Canada. Combining passionate three part vocal harmonies, articulate guitar passages, a strong back beat, and the vintage resonance of the stand up bass, Black Cat Soul is ready to deliver their blend of smooth blues, roots, and soul to stages everywhere. August 4 Opera Kelowna - http://www.operakelowna.com For this concert, Creative Okanagan and Opera Kelowna will partner to present an evening of opera and classical guitar, featuring Opera Kelowna alumnus Soprano Siobhan Raupach and her husband, guitarist Kevin Robinson. The Opera Kelowna Society is a registered non-profit regional opera company and training centre for promising operatic artists. They create high caliber opera that is accessible to both opera lovers and future enthusiasts. Adam Meachem & Friends - https://www.adammeachem.com Adam Meachem is a guitarist and composer based in Western Canada, specializing in guitar-driven atmospheric soundscapes. His proficiency in fingerstyle techniques and mastery of looping & other digital effects while maintaining a classical tone, honed over more than 22 years in the trade, has given Adam the ability to create music on a very wide spectrum that compares to Jesse Cook, Kaki King, Antoine Defour, and Ewan Dobson when performed live. Adam’s songs deliver continually evolving sonic environments that enhance the listening experience. Prepare to be mesmerized! August 11 Westbank Country Opry - http://www.westbankcountryopry.com August 18 Vishten - http://vishtenmusic.com/welcome/ For over a decade, the Acadian trio Vishtèn has dazzled audiences with its fiery blend of traditional French songs and original instrumentals that fuse Celtic and Acadian genres with a modern rock sensibility and indie-folk influences. Lauded as “traditional but fiercely up-to-the- moment” (Penguin Eggs), this band from Canada’s east coast has been recognized as an ambassador of Francophone culture around the world. One of the most respected bands in the international folk music scene, Vishtèn tours extensively throughout North America, Europe and Australia. August 25 Cod Gone Wild - https://codgonewild.com Cod Gone Wild is an energetic modern Celtic band, based out of the Okanagan Valley of beautiful British Columbia. Their unique style, rich harmonies, and upbeat stage presence will keep any party going all night long. Extensive touring has taken them from San Francisco to Newfoundland, playing an average of 100 shows a year with that number steadily on the rise. Known for their charismatic energy and superior sound production, the band delivers an entertaining show that keeps people coming back for more. Memorial Park 3737 Old Okanagan Highway events@kelownanow.com
A summer concert series held every Friday evening in West Kelowna from the Friday after Canada Day until the end of August at Memorial Park, off of Old Okanagan Highway, with a stunning view of the mountains and Okanagan Lake, the park is a perfect setting to enjoy music by artists hailing form West Kelowna, the Okanagan and further afield!

Creative Okanagan has been producing this concert series for the City of West Kelowna since 2012.
Performances begin at 6:40 pm, the general format starts with the emerging artist, followed by a 45 minute set by a local band at 7 pm and a 60 minute set by our headlining artist at 8 pm. This year shows on Aug. 11, 18 and 25th will features two sets by the same band.
​Food vendors are on site from 6 - 9 pm. Come early, get a bite to eat, find your perfect seats in the new amphitheatre, feel free to bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

Lineup
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July 7
Step’N Stones - https://www.facebook.com/StepNNStones/
A funky 4-piece band based in Kelowna, BC that is full of energy and passion. They blend together latin, popular, jazz and soul music, influences ranging from Buena Vista Social Club and the Gipsy Kings to Ray Charles, James Brown and Marvin Gaye. Patricia Dalgleish on piano and vocals, Ibriam Stange on lead vocals, Alex Broughton on guitar and Joey Fraser on percussion will bring to the stage fabulous harmonies, original material, and vamped up cover tunes.

James Elser - http://jamelser.com
Piano player, singer, entertainer James Elser currently lives in West Kelowna, BC. James was born in Calgary where he began playing piano at age 13. After a long hiatus from music, friends and family encouraged James to start playing again. His joy of music was rekindled by a weekly jam band made up of creative, eclectic, professional people, whose pure joy and love of playing music together for fun, brought James out of his cave to start playing again. A true piano-man who will have you singing along!

July 14
Swamp Honey - https://www.facebook.com/Swamp-Honey-1022532411151161/
'Swamp Honey' are considered proponents of musical ‘soul food’ in the Blues, Roots and Soul tradition. Imagine a juke joint with Bill Withers, Bo Diddley and CCR in a jam session with Tom Waits and you get some idea of where Swamp Honey’s deep grooves take you. As a highly talented original trio they have an infectious musical chemistry, they always dish up a retrospective of modern vibes in their dynamic live performances. Featuring Dylan Ranney on drums, Nils Loewen on cello and Graham Ord on guitar. All three cover the vocals.

Impulse Response - https://www.reverbnation.com/impulseresponsemusic
Victoria’s funkiest soul, groove, and R&B trio. The group is small with a big sound. Shanna and Alexander front the band as lead vocalists. With tight and punchy grooves, their sound is infused with sweet and soulful harmonies. The band’s influences include: Soulive, Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, The Meters, Herbie Hancock, Justin Timberlake, Donny Hathaway, Joss Stone, John Mayer Trio, D’Angelo, Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Marvin Gaye, and Ray Charles.

July 21
Mike Huber
A well loved local musician with vocals and guitar. Mike is a singer/songwriter who draws from his experiences learning and jamming with musicians such as Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), Carl Johnston (Library Voices) and BC banjo great, Devon Wells. Having honed his craft playing gigs throughout Western Canada and in Europe, Michael comfortably delivers well written originals and puts his own special flavour to well known songs.

Jeff Piattelli - http://www.jeffpiattelli.com
​A professional guitarist and vocalist out of Kelowna, B.C. He writes and performs original music while also playing his take on popular covers as well. Having released two albums so far, an acoustic album followed by a full band effort, he is set to release his third album in 2017. His singles "Superman", "Listen In" and "Beautiful Things" have all seen radio rotation throughout the Okanagan valley and he continues to work on his career as a musician.

July 28
J.S. Garcia Band - http://www.jsgarciaband.ca
Hails from Lake Country BC, and is well known locally for their dynamic energy and crowd-pleasing performances. The band is fronted by the mother and daughter duo of Jenn and Sophia Boal, two singer/songwriter/guitarists whose infectious harmonies and onstage energy has earned the band a reputation for "ballads and sass". Mixing folk, country, pop and rock styles, the band exudes a combination of superb musicianship and chemistry. An evening with the J.S. Garcia Band is always memorable: this is a band that loves what they do, and they do it well.

Black Cat Soul - https://www.facebook.com/blackcatsoulmusic/
This quartet of seasoned musicians have paid their dues in numerous musical projects over the years. Performing at festivals, wineries, halls, weddings and pubs throughout British Columbia and Canada. Combining passionate three part vocal harmonies, articulate guitar passages, a strong back beat, and the vintage resonance of the stand up bass, Black Cat Soul is ready to deliver their blend of smooth blues, roots, and soul to stages everywhere.

August 4
Opera Kelowna - http://www.operakelowna.com
For this concert, Creative Okanagan and Opera Kelowna will partner to present an evening of opera and classical guitar, featuring Opera Kelowna alumnus Soprano Siobhan Raupach and her husband, guitarist Kevin Robinson. The Opera Kelowna Society is a registered non-profit regional opera company and training centre for promising operatic artists. They create high caliber opera that is accessible to both opera lovers and future enthusiasts.

Adam Meachem & Friends - https://www.adammeachem.com
Adam Meachem is a guitarist and composer based in Western Canada, specializing in guitar-driven atmospheric soundscapes. His proficiency in fingerstyle techniques and mastery of looping & other digital effects while maintaining a classical tone, honed over more than 22 years in the trade, has given Adam the ability to create music on a very wide spectrum that compares to Jesse Cook, Kaki King, Antoine Defour, and Ewan Dobson when performed live. Adam’s songs deliver continually evolving sonic environments that enhance the listening experience. Prepare to be mesmerized!

August 11
Westbank Country Opry - http://www.westbankcountryopry.com

August 18
Vishten - http://vishtenmusic.com/welcome/
For over a decade, the Acadian trio Vishtèn has dazzled audiences with its fiery blend of traditional French songs and original instrumentals that fuse Celtic and Acadian genres with a modern rock sensibility and indie-folk influences. Lauded as “traditional but fiercely up-to-the- moment” (Penguin Eggs), this band from Canada’s east coast has been recognized as an ambassador of Francophone culture around the world. One of the most respected bands in the international folk music scene, Vishtèn tours extensively throughout North America, Europe and Australia.

August 25
Cod Gone Wild - https://codgonewild.com
Cod Gone Wild is an energetic modern Celtic band, based out of the Okanagan Valley of beautiful British Columbia. Their unique style, rich harmonies, and upbeat stage presence will keep any party going all night long. Extensive touring has taken them from San Francisco to Newfoundland, playing an average of 100 shows a year with that number steadily on the rise. Known for their charismatic energy and superior sound production, the band delivers an entertaining show that keeps people coming back for more.