Creekside Theatre
Season Events
Barracuda: Celebrating the music of Heart & Led Zeppelin
$45 Early Bird (Until September 1st)
$50 Regular (After September 1st)
Includes fees & charges
"Heart single handedly broke the mold of male-dominant rock in 1976 with their debut album
‘Dreamboat Annie’, which featured hits Crazy On You, Magic Man and Barracuda. Subsequent albums gave us hits such as Heartless, Straight On, Tell It Like It Is, What About Love? Never, These Dreams, Nothin’ At All, Alone, Who Will You Run To and All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You.
Barracuda, a tribute to Heart, first hit the stage in 2011, and rapidly became the top Heart tribute in North America. In 2012, having heard rave reviews of Barracuda, Heart’s original lead guitarist and co-writer, Roger Fisher, drove from Seattle to Vancouver with brother Michael, Heart’s original manager and sound technician, and also the subject of the song ‘Magic Man’ to see Barracuda. Roger and Michael went on record saying that Barracuda was the best Heart tribute they had ever seen, and they had seen many.
Roger was so impressed with Barracuda" that he made several special guest appearances with Barracuda, on both sides of the border. Based in Vancouver, BC, Barracuda’s DL Car covers the vocals of Ann Wilson with absolute perfection, which is not an easy task. Her precision is nothing short of breath-taking. Sourced out of Portland, Oregon is Sarah Moon, who perfectly covers the vocals and guitar of Nancy Wilson. On lead guitar, keyboards and harmony vocals is Ray Roper, formerly of recording artists Stonebolt. Multi-instrumentalist Darryl Hebert plays keyboard, electric and acoustic guitars, keytar, banjo and mandolin. Mark Kenny, plays bass, and veteran of many Vancouver-based bands, Doug Grant plays drums. In honoring Heart’s roots and history, Barracuda includes two or three Led Zeppelin classics in their set.
Barracuda captures the sound of Heart down to the finest detail both vocally and instrumentally and has to be seen to be believed!
The Piano Men
featuring the timeless classics of Billy Joel and Elton John
$59.00 Per Person
Including fees & charges
THE PIANO MEN- featuring the timeless classics of Billy Joel and Elton John
A musical journey through the 70’s... featuring the timeless classics of Billy Joel and Elton John
The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970’s- year by year, hit by hit- from the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John.
Award winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter and his incredible band lead an expertly crafted tour of an entire decade that begins with “Your Song” and winds us along on a musical time machine, saluting two of the century’s most popular contemporary songwriters.
Utilizing spectacular visuals on a giant screen behind Witter and his band, we return to the newspaper headlines, the automobiles, the people, the events, the toys and even the TV shows that shaped a decade. Along the way, the sounds of “My Life”, “Candle in the Wind”, “Rocket Man”, “Just the Way You Are”, and many more classic hits create an evening that’s so much fun, you won’t want it to end. By the time you hit 1979, you’re begging these musicians to move back to 1970 and start all over again. With Witter at the grand piano and his incredibly talented band mates, the music is not an attempt to “recreate” or “mimic” the evening’s long list of familiar hits. Instead, Witter unleashes his golden tenor on hit after hit to recreate fully formed mental and emotional return visits to specific landmarks in a pop culture timeline.
If you can remember where you were when Elvis may have died, this shows for you. If you can smell the interior of your 1973 VW Beetle, you’ll recognize every song. If you watch re-runs of Gilligan’s Island or Green Acres, you’ll find yourself singing along. And if you still have your bell-bottom jeans and Puma running shoes, then you probably need more help than Witter can provide...
Now in its 16th year of touring, “The Piano Men” has enjoyed sold-out performances, return engagements and rave reviews in theatres across North America, Great Britain and Dubai. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip down memory lane!
nightshades
$39.00 Per Person
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nightshades is a collaborative indie rock band, featuring four esteemed Canadian songwriters (Andrew Judah, Common Fires, DL Ranney, and N. Sherman). In a Beatles-esque timeshare of genre-defying, vibrant music; nightshades' sound is rich with diverse music exploration but anchored by melodic hooks and irresistible rhythmic flourish.
With all four members swapping vocal and instrumental duties, nightshades' live show is both visually and sonically dynamic. Complementary (but distinct) timbres, abilities, and songwriting styles blend on stage in real-time: nightshades assembles a jigsaw puzzle of talent in front of their audience with every performance.
Since the band's inception in early 2023, nightshades has released two full-length records (2025’s ‘Inside Joke’, and ‘Reducer’), and three EPs ('It's Not Weird', 'Yellow and Green', and 'Very Good Friend'). Nightshades is a very good friend of yours.
The Grapes Of Wrath: Acoustic Duo
$49 Per Person
Including fees & charges
Kevin Kane first met Tom Hooper in 1977 (when they were aged 13 and 11) after Kevin and Tom’s older brother Chris bonded over a mutual love of The Beatles when the two had entered junior high school in Kelowna, BC. Kane started hanging out with the Hoopers in their basement for regular Friday night jam sessions, where they essentially learned to play their respective instruments together. By 1983 - influenced in equal parts by the British Invasion of the 60s and the DIY attitudes and immediacy of punk and new wave - the trio took the name The Grapes Of Wrath and began working on the songs that would make up their debut EP (1984) and first album (“September Bowl Of Green”) in 1985, released by the fledgling Vancouver indie Nettwerk Productions.
The band were soon signed by Capitol/EMI for the albums “Treehouse” (1987, with the breakout singles Peace Of Mind and Backward Town), “Now And Again” (1989, building on their successes with All The Things I Wasn’t and What Was Going Through My Head), and “These Days” (1991, featuring the hits I Am Here and You May Be Right). Thanks in no small part to the support of MuchMusic, The Grapes enjoyed gold and platinum sales and sold out shows at home in Canada, extensive radio play, and toured Europe twice in support of albums that also saw release in Japan, Australia, and South America. Then - with international success looming and for reasons no one is entirely clear on - the band disbanded in 1992.
Tom and Kevin resurrected the Grapes in the late 90s, releasing the album “Field Trip” (2000) on the Song Corp label, who folded immediately after it’s release. They came together again in the summer of 2009 for a series of acoustic duo shows around BC, celebrating their enduring friendship and the music they had created together. The following year, an offer from a festival for a full band reunion led to the return of drummer Chris, and the original three recorded “High Road” (2013 - named after the street the Hoopers lived on when they first started playing together as kids), their first album of new material in almost 22 years. They have been gigging regularly ever since and are arguably the longest-running and still-active “original lineup” in rock. Now - and as they had done briefly in 2009 - Tom and Kevin will once again hit the road as a duo to perform The Grapes’ music in an intimate and unplugged setting - telling the stories behind the songs and putting the focus on the harmonies and melodies of their timeless music.
Jesse Roper
$49.00 Per Person
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Based in Victoria, BC, Jesse Roper is a blues/Americana artist with a penchant for writing modern indie-infused blues music and delivering bombastic live performances buoyed by his virtuosic guitar playing. His innate and impressive musical talent has served him well, giving him the flexibility to play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, rock veteran Colin James, blues belter Beth Hart, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings. The stage is where Roper shines. It has been his home since overcoming crippling stage fright during his early twenties. Fear is a part of Roper’s past that barely seems real today - especially when you see the in-concert image of a six-string soldier, hair matted to his face, tearing up the stage without a hint of second-guessing.
Roper’s last album ‘Horizons’ marked a sonic high point in his career thus far. Working closely with famed JUNO-nominated producer Gus van Go (Metric, The Stills, Whitehorse, Arkells, The Trews, Sam Roberts) on that new collection of songs has pushed Roper into creating some of his best work. “Recording with Gus was on a whole new level.
Roper latest releases are energetic, fresh, soulful and R&B-inspired tracks from a forthcoming LP that harkens the voices of JJ Cale, The Teskey Brothers, Leon Bridges, Ben Harper and others - while maintaining Roper's strong and unique expression in the genre. Jesse is a master at connecting his personal story and experiences to his songwriting - crafting narratives that hit on life's challenges and eccentricities - but that remain upbeat, engaging and wildly entertaining songs.
Adventuresome doesn’t properly describe Roper as an artist because when the guitar-wielding dynamo sets out to accomplish something, there’s no telling where his mind will wander or when his energy will go.
Virginia to Vegas: an examination of it all
$39.00 Per Person
$96.00 VIP
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As a truly independent artist with a clear vision of what he wants sonically, visually and emotionally, Virginia to Vegas (aka Derik Baker) has also gained much-deserved critical acclaim in his home country, including 4 SOCAN awards, JUNO Award nomination, INDIE Award, MMVA nomination, and Canadian Radio Music Award. He also has four Platinum singles and seven Top 10 radio singles. Baker continues to work with a collective of some of today’s best songwriters & producers; Mike Wise (Ellie Goulding, Charli XCX), David Mescon (Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross), & Geoff Warburton (Shawn Mendes, Demi Lovato).
VIP Package Includes:
A ticket to the concert
Commemorative VIP Lanyard
Autograph session and photo op with Derik
Exclusive access to watch soundcheck
Crowd free merch shopping
Aysanabee
$45 Per Person
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Join two-time JUNO Award-winning Oji-Cree artist Aysanabee (Ace-in-abbey) on the western Canadian run of his first-ever headlining tour, The Way We’re Born Tour, supporting the upcoming June 20, 2025 release of his sophomore album Edge Of The Earth. Following two incredible Canadian support tours with Allison Russell and Dan Mangan, this spring’s Eastern Canadian tour, as well as countless global festival appearances, it is now time for Aysanabee to take center stage and share his powerful music—including the radio hit singles "Nomads," “We Were Here,” "Somebody Else," and his newest radio charting single “Edge Of The Earth”—along with his engaging storytelling.
The alternative indie artist, of Sucker Clan from the Sandy Lake First Nation, a remote fly-in community in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, now calls Toronto home. He began making music under his mother’s maiden name when moments of stillness allowed him to slow down and create music that truly represented him as an artist. He’s been compared to Hozier and Kings of Leon, among others.
In March 2024, Aysanabee made history as the first Indigenous artist to win the JUNO Awards for Alternative Album of the Year and the coveted Songwriter of the Year for his EP Here and Now. His debut album, Watin (Nov 2022), named after his grandfather, combined music and journalism with artistry and expression and was shortlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize.
Since 2021, he has performed over 300 shows across Canada and globally, including tours abroad with Kim Churchill (AUS) and Skye Wallace (IT), and international festivals Reeperbahn (DE), The Great Escape (UK), SXSW Sydney (AUS), Tallinn Music Week (ES), and AmericanaFestUK (GB).
“Aysanabee is a big presence even alone on stage…and the adoring crowd makes it clear it will follow him back after he departs to thunderous cheers.” - NEXT Magazine
“Aysanabee offered stories behind the selections of his heartfelt tales to the point where the audience didn't want him to leave the stage.” - Toronto Star
Can’t miss concert!" - Exclaim
"Special show coming to town that alternative, indie and folk music lovers won’t want to miss" - Guelph Mercury Tribune
“His guitar work was ridiculously brilliant. If you ever get a chance to see him, please do.” - Montreal Rocks
“Aysanabee’s voice is deep and molasses-rich; it fills a room and hits like a 20-foot wave. But it’s his ability to write songs that lodge in the heart that sets him apart.” - The Coast
A Little Bit Much: One-Woman Show
$35.00 Per Person
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Chela Davison dishes the dirt about a life filled with ideas, jokes, sex, drugs, travel, hairdressing, dating, marriage, kids, coaching and relentless personal growth. Shaking her fist at the excruciating and unwinnable game of “having it all” and “being somebody”, this is for anyone – particularly any woman – who’s been told they’re “a little bit much”. Mature language & Content. 14+
Robert Fine with the Lake Country Big Band
$45.00 Per Person
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An Unforgettable Night of Timeless Tunes and Musical Memories.
Step into a world of nostalgia and fun as Robert Fine with the Lake Country Big Band celebrates 65 Years of Music Memories in a concert like no other.
Featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, and songs from the Great American Songbook, this multi-media experience blends rich storytelling with live performance from a powerhouse 17-piece big band.
Expect moving arrangements, unforgettable vocals, and a surprise musical guest (or two!)—all wrapped in a night of celebration, legacy, and jazz-infused magic.
One Night Only. One Stage. A Lifetime of Song.
Proceeds go to the ALS Society of Canada
Sloan
$59.00 Per Person
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When attempting to provide an overview of a big story – one that encompasses both the myriad achievements of its subjects over a span of several decades and the impacts of those achievements – you can take two routes. There’s the “just the facts” approach, where you list off the people, places, and things that populate the tale, and then there’s another road that winds through the hows and whys behind the names and numbers. Looking at the story of Canadian indie rock institution Sloan, the temptation to look through both lenses is strong.
For those who prefer the factual take, there are certainly enough noteworthy events and experiences peppered through the bands over 30-year history to make for a good yarn. There are the various musical incarnations that flowered in the rather fertile indie music scene in the Halifax, Nova Scotia of the late 1980s and early 1990s that brought bassist and vocalist Chris Murphy, guitarists/vocalists Jay Ferguson and Patrick Pentland, and drummer/vocalist Andrew Scott together – bands such as The Deluxe Boys, Happy Co., No Damn Fears and Kearney Lake Road that anyone of a certain vintage who hails from the Canadian coastal city will recall fondly.
There’s the first recorded appearance in 1991 of what could be their earliest signature tune, “Underwhelmed,” that landed on a very hard-to-find compilation of Halifax acts called Hear and Now, which – combined with a chaotic but explosive self-promoted showcase during a Halifax music festival – brought them to the attention of various record labels, including the label du jour of the early 1990s, Geffen Records imprint DGC.
That tidbit leads to the next chain of events – signing to DGC and releasing their first album, 1992’s Smeared, recorded in the same home studio of Halifax producer Terry Pulliam as the Hear and Now session at roughly the same time, but preceding that with their own indie release, the Peppermint EP, on their own label, murderecords. Propelled by support from a newly influential network of college radio stations and indie-friendly print publications, the band toured the U.S. and Canada before setting up shop in New York City to record their second full-length, Twice Removed, with producer Jim Rondinelli.
And here we have the first big plot twist of the fact-based version of the Sloan story. Somewhat bored with the shoegazey, Abba-meets-My Bloody Valentine approach to their songwriting that was so well documented on Smeared, and immersing themselves in the bare-boned sonic templates of The Beatles’ “White Album” and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours while traversing the continent in tour vans, the band turned in to DGC an album that was stripped of the manic, fizzy energy of the debut – replaced with a clarity and cleverness that augmented the catchiness of such songs as “Coax Me”, “Snowsuit Sound” and “People of the Sky”. But that approach flew in the face of what was “shifting units” at the time, and DGC was, to use a predictable pun, underwhelmed by an album that would go on to be named “the best Canadian album of all time” by Canada’s Chart Magazine.
While this turn of events would kill most bands (and has in many cases), for Sloan it led to perhaps the most impressive array of facts and figures in the story to date. Discouraged by response to the new album by their label and staring down the prospect of finishing out a contract with a disinterested benefactor, the band contemplated winding down in 1995, playing a handful of rapturously received shows and recording one last hurrah in the Halifax studio of producer/engineer Laurence Currie for an album to released on murderecords. That album, 1996’s One Chord to Another, would prove to be a benchmark in the Sloan story, racking up hit singles in “The Good in Everyone,” “Everything You’ve Done Wrong” and “The Lines You Amend” and giving the band their first gold album, and their best-selling album to date.
From there, the facts lead to the next big chapter in the story – the release of Navy Blues in 1998 and the band’s embrace of riff rock, leading to such arena-ready singles as “Money City Maniacs” and “She Says What She Means” resulting in another gold-plus album and tours of Japan, the UK and Australia. That success spurred the band on to greater artistic heights – the highly regarded Between the Bridges came quickly after, in 1999 – and a glance at the band’s discography further illustrates the scope of ambition within Sloan when it comes to their recorded output, with not one but two double albums in their studio recordings (2006’s Never Hear the End of It and 2014’s Commonwealth). Celebrating their 20th anniversary with 2011’s The Double Cross, the band began to explore its own legacy with sumptuous reissues of Twice Removed, One Chord to Another and Navy Blues, while also striving to add to that legacy with such strong, strident efforts as 2018’s 12 and 2022's Steady.
So those are the facts. But between those bridges there’s a wealth of information and experience that takes this story somewhere else – beyond the realm of “successful Canadian rock band” to “venerable indie rock institution” status. And yes, that’s the second time we’ve used the word “institution,” but hear us out.
Sloan is that rare band that has an ethos that accompanies its discography. From those early gigs in the basement of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design to the present day, the band has eschewed the typical star-making machinery that puts one member as the driving creative force, with the rest of the band serving as trusted accomplices. Sloan boasts four singing, songwriting multi-instrumentalists, all of whom contribute to the final fabric woven into each album. As a result you have a depth and breadth of music that defies simple characterizations like “power pop” or even “indie rock” – 2001’s Pretty Together balances ornate chamber pop with fist-pumping rockers, while later efforts such as Never Hear the End of It and 12 contain multitudes in their track listings, ranging from Dylanesque streams of consciousness to short, sharp shocks of hardcore. But somehow, it all remains quintessentially Sloan.
That comes down to another integral part of this ethos we’re banging on about. From day one, the lineup of the band has remained unchanged. Through thick and thin, geographical relocation from Halifax to Toronto and who knows how many challenges along the way, the band has stayed intact. Sure, many can point to the band’s practice, perhaps inspired by their hardcore and post-rock heroes, of splitting the earnings evenly. But there’s more at play here. There seems to be a shared understanding between both the band members themselves and their devoted audiences around the world that Sloan is the sum of its parts, and if one member were to leave for whatever reason, that would bring the story to a close. You can call this commitment – to an ideal, to friendships, to the music itself. But it resonates through the songs, through the live performances, and through the relationship the band has with their fans.
Ultimately, whichever route appeals most to you when looking at the big story that is Sloan, as you wind your way to the present day, there is one last thing worth considering – one bit of news that could be the starting point for the next attempt at approaching this story in the years ahead. In 2025, some 30-plus years on from when it all began, with the release of their 14th full-length album Based on the Best Seller, the tale is – thankfully – far from over.
“It's not a challenge to make a 14th album,” Jay Ferguson says, “But sometimes it's a challenge to think of a new overarching theme for a 14th album (and The Kinks’ 14th album was Soap Opera, essentially a TV play and complete story arc set to music, so clearly Ray Davies didn't have that problem). Our band has the capability to perform different styles within the rock/pop (or pop/rock) sphere, but it's often hard to harness the group to adhere to one particular style or theme. That's okay though. With four songwriters, we tend to make music that perhaps doesn't always naturally hang together under one (opened) umbrella but that's our style, and that style is continued on Based on the Best Seller. Nevertheless, whether it's Chris harmonizing on my songs, Patrick harmonizing on Chris' songs or Chris and our keyboardist Gregory vocally backing-up Andrew, I think those elements help tie together this (and previous) Sloan albums.”
The Cruzeros
With Opening Act Dave Barber
$44 Per Person
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Back by Popular Demand – The Cruzeros Return to the Creekside Theatre!
After selling out their reunion show in record time last November and earning rave reviews, The Cruzeros are returning to Creekside Theatre in Lake Country – and this time, they’re here for one unforgettable night!
Fans across the Okanagan will once again experience the high-energy, heartfelt sound of one of Canada’s most celebrated independent country bands. Last year’s performance celebrated their induction into the BC Country Music Hall of Fame, and now, the legacy continues with a special encore engagement.
From their humble beginnings in Kelowna to becoming a national sensation, The Cruzeros blazed a trail through Canadian country music with three acclaimed albums, a score of Top 40 radio hits, and several CMT videos. Their music has resonated across the globe, reaching fans in the U.S., Europe, and Australia, and lighting up stages at major festivals and concert venues.
With honors that include a JUNO nomination, multiple BC Country Music Association Awards, a Canadian Indie Award, and CCMA All-Star Band Awards, The Cruzeros left an indelible mark in Canadian country music history.
The powerhouse lineup features founding members Barry Mathers (lead vocals, guitar, mandolin) and Curtis Tulman (vocals, guitar, harmonica, sax), along with JUNO nominee Rachel Matkin (vocals, mandolin), Jim Ryan (bass, vocals, keyboards), Jay Swetlishoff (drums), and Scott Thielmann (lead guitar). Together, they deliver a rich blend of storytelling, musicianship, and stage chemistry that captivates audiences of all ages.
Don’t miss your chance to catch this legendary band in their element – live at the Creekside Theatre. One night only, and tickets will go fast!
Dave Barber is a Canadian musician, recording artist (Molly’s Eyes, 2023), songwriter, singer, and live performer. He creates beautiful unhurried melodies and songs rich in tone and playfulness, pulling from classic country, roots, folk, and jazz. Having toured with musicians such as Colin James, The Chieftains, Barney Bentall, Dallas Smith, Chad Brownlee, Aaron Prichett, Aaron Goodvin (and many more!), Dave is also a member of Juno-nominated The High Bar Gang, and fronts his own Dave Barber Trio. He is the proud owner of a Canadian Country Music Award (BCCMA) and a Canadian Gospel Music Award (CGMA). Dave’s second studio album is scheduled for release in summer 2025. Have a listen at barbermusic.ca.
Dave currently resides in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, with the BCCMA and CGMA award-winning bassist-singer-songwriter Kirby Barber, their daughter Lily, and Molly, their dog.
Julian Taylor & Logan Staats: Songs and Stories
$39.00 Per Person
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Critically acclaimed songwriters Julian Taylor and Logan Staats have joined forces to tour across Canada and bring you an incredible night of songs and stories. Presented in an acoustic format, each night promises musical surprises and heartfelt storytelling. Join the award-winning recording artists as they share the stage for a powerful night of music.
Julian Taylor
Award-winning, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Julian Taylor has been part of the musical fabric and landscape in Canada for two decades. Taylor enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2020, when his second solo acoustic album, The Ridge, earned more than five million plays on Spotify, praise from press worldwide, and airplay from America to Australia to the U.K. Loaded with soulful Americana and country twang, the album was produced by Taylor himself and Saam Hashemi, and was recorded at The Woodshed in Toronto. In addition to winning Taylor Solo Artist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Ridge was also nominated for: two JUNO Awards (Contemporary Folk Album of The Year, Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year), the Polaris Prize Long List, a Summer Solstice Indigenous Award (Contemporary Folk Album of the Year), a Canadian Music Week INDIES Award (Indigenous Artist of the Year), and an additional Canadian Folk Music Awards nomination in the English Songwriter of the Year category. The nominations and awards kept coming in 2022, with Taylor winning best male artist in the International Acoustic Music Awards and scoring five Native American Music Award nominations. In 2023, Taylor received a nomination in the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards in the Roots Artist of the Year category, and a further nomination for a JUNO Award in the Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year category.
Taylor’s currently on tour in support of his new music, with confirmed dates in the UK, Canada and the US. With a live show that always wows audiences, Taylor caught the attention of Jeremy Vine of BBC2 last year at his show in London, who proclaimed that Taylor is “an incredible, profound, thoughtful, musical genius” on the social media platform X.
Logan Staats
Hailing from Six Nations of the Grand River, and fresh from his triumphant performance at the Los Angeles Kia Forum in front of 18,000 screaming fans for ‘Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson’, Mohawk artist Logan Staats continues to prove his performance and songwriting ability. Recent highlights include a Juno Award nomination for his album ‘A Light in the Attic’, receiving the TD SOCAN Indigenous Songwriter Award, earning a Native American Music Award win in the U.S., and charting #7 iTunes Rock Chart for his single ‘Deadman’. Logan first rose to national prominence when he won CTV’s ‘The Launch’ and released his debut single ‘The Lucky Ones’ which peaked at #1 in Canada.
As a land defender, a cultural tastemaker, and a sought-after collaborator, he has performed and created with artists such as Allison Russel, Terra Lightfoot and Serena Ryder. He has brought his raw and electrifying performances across Canada, and around the world, with dates in the U.S., Europe and South America, and acted as support for Mumford & Sons, Eric Clapton and Steve Earle.
James Mullinger Live in ’25
$49.00 Per Person
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Get ready, comedy fans - James Mullinger is hitting the road with his biggest and boldest tour yet! After playing to sold-out crowds across the country, the award-winning comedian returns with Live in ’25, a brand-new show that promises to deliver non-stop laughs, surprises, and fan-favourite moments. Whether you’ve been with him since the beginning or you're just discovering what the buzz is about, this is a comedy event you don’t want to miss.
Fresh off an epic year - over 150 sold-out shows, a bestselling autobiography, a hit podcast, and a TV and film production slate - James brings his sharp wit and heartfelt hilarity to the stage with stories only he can tell. From the quirks of Canadian life to the madness of marriage and parenting, James Mullinger Live in ’25 is relatable, ridiculous, and ruthlessly funny.
You’ve seen him on CTV’s The Social, The Good Stuff With Mary Berg, in his #1 sitcom Brit Out of Water, and in his record-breaking comedy specials - but nothing compares to seeing him live and unfiltered.
Don’t miss your chance to catch the comedian the Montreal Times calls "Britain’s greatest gift to Canadian comedy."
“Fantastic, very talented and very funny. The next big thing. I love James Mullinger.” – Michael McIntyre
“James Mullinger has the audience laughing uproariously.” – The Globe & Mail
Recommended for ages 12+ (occasional strong language)
This show will sell out - grab your tickets now!
Ryan Donn / Kailee Duggan
$39.00 Per Person
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Ryan Donn 8 - 9pm
Scottish/Canadian singer-songwriter Ryan Donn returns to Creekside Theatre on Friday, Nov 28th for a special night of live music that blends nostalgia and originality. Known for his rhythmic acoustic style and smooth, melodic vocals, Ryan delivers a set filled with his original songs featured on Canadian Radio and U.S. television and some well-loved covers from the 90’s. This show will also feature some new songs he is set to record and release this summer/fall.
This show Ryan Donn will be backed up by his full band featuring Nick Garding on electric guitar, D’Arcy Booth on bass, and Dylan Ranney on drums. The evening opens with a special guest set featuring Lyla Donn, a top three finalist in the Revelry Top Talent Competition, plus a few other surprise appearances.
Kailee Duggan 7 - 7:45pm
Kailee Duggan, an Okanagan-based artist, has been honing her smooth, soulful folk sound since picking up a guitar at eight years old. Influenced by Norah Jones and The Beatles, Kailee writes with heartfelt vulnerability, using music as a way to process life’s experiences and confront her emotions. From intimate living room house concerts to festival stages like Fireside and Nest Fest, Kailee has captivated audiences with her relatable stories of growth and introspection, all delivered with a humble and light-hearted charm.
Last year Kailee released her debut single, So Bad at Being Alone! which earned airtime on CBC Radio One. Since then, she has collaborated with multi-instrumentalist D'Arcy Booth and accomplished musician-producer Andrew Judah to release a series of singles, leading up to her debut album set for release in July 2025.
5th Annual Lake Country Christmas Variety Show!
$30.00 Per Person
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Kick off your holiday season with wonder and joy at the 5th Annual Lake Country Christmas Variety Show!
This heartwarming event celebrates the incredible talents of children from our community—featuring singing, dancing, skits, and charming “commercials,” all inspired by this year’s magical theme: Through the Eyes of a Child. Come experience the holidays as only a child can imagine them—full of laughter, innocence, and joy. By purchasing your ticket, you're not just treating yourself to an unforgettable evening—you’re supporting the dreams and creativity of the next generation of young artists. Don’t miss this festive tradition that brings our community together and reminds us what the season is truly about!
A Coast to Coast Cowboy Christmas: George Canyon and Aaron Prichett
Two Shows. December 20th at 3:00PM & 7:00PM
$69.00 Per Person
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CCMA winners, and beloved Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett unite for their coast-to-coast Cowboy Christmas tour. With countless accolades between them, and over 25 years of hits, the pair will come together to treat fans to some of their own chart-topping songs, as well as some all-time favorite Christmas classics. Truly a show not to be missed, in celebration of the Holiday season.
GEORGE CANYON
George Canyon rose to becoming one of Canada’s hottest Country Music stars in the early 2000’s and has won countless accolades and awards, including Juno Awards, CCMA Awards, and ECMA Awards to name a few. He has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded 12 albums, and was presented with a certified Platinum Award for his debut album ‘One Good Friend’. With country iconic hits like Just Like You, I Believe in Angels, Drinkin’ Thinkin’, Daughters of the Sun, I Got This, I Want You To Live, Slow Dance and many, many more, he is also a highly regarded humanitarian, strong supporter of the military, and, most important, a proud father and devoted husband.
Canyon’s tireless work as spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and his ongoing support for Canada’s Armed Forces has earned him much National and International recognition. Among them, he was honored with the Humanitarian Award by the Canadian Country Music Association, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, and was also made the first ever Colonel Commandant of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets by the Honourable Peter MacKay, former Minister of National Defense.
Outside of his music and charitable work, many people might also recognize George for his numerous roles on the big screen. From Charlie Wells in the hit television show Heartland and the head forest ranger in Trailer Park Boys, to Bull Shelton in the Hallmark Channel’s highest-rated original Christmas movie “One Starry Christmas”. George also guest starred on stage in the musical production of Grease in 2018 at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto.
Among his many identities, Canyon is also a proud Canadian and huge hockey fan, and roots for his team, the Calgary Flames, for which he sings the national anthem during the home games.
George released his new memoir on November 8th, 2022 with Simon & Schuster Canada, titled ‘My Country’ - a heartfelt and candid memoir charting his humble beginnings in rural Nova Scotia, the hard-won success he found under the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee, and the life lessons learned on and off the road that ultimately led him home.
AARON PRITCHETT
He’s has been a household name in Canadian Country music for 20 years, but when Aaron Pritchett hits the stage, he does so with the energy and intensity of an artist fresh on the scene. Yet despite being known for his dynamic, even raucous, live shows, it’s the classically country gentleman inside of Pritchett that’s made him a fan favourite - and staying force in Canadian country - for more than two decades.
With 13 Top Ten hits under hits under his belt [buckle], Pritchett has made a career of seamlessly moving from good ol’ boy anthems like “Hold My Beer” to pop-tinged party pleasers like “Worth a Shot” to heart-string pulling ballads like “Warm Safe Place”. He could have stopped when he had enough to fill a Greatest Hits album - which he did in 2015 - but instead he followed it up with several more including his 2019 #1 single, “Better When I Do”. Throughout it, Pritchett has racked up more than 30 Juno, CCMA, WCMA and BCCMA nominations including multiple wins for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and a CCMA SOCAN Songwriter of the Year award.
With his writing, Pritchett continues to push the boundaries of the country genre. And while he refuses to be pigeon-holed, staying grounded in his roots is one thing he insists on.
A philanthropist at heart, in 2022 he launched his Annual Big Wheel Charity Golf Classic. The event has raised more than $150,000 to date for community-minded charities.
Winter Blues Festival
5 Bands On 3 Stages!
$64.00 Per Person
Including fees and charges
Winter Blues Festival 2026
Five bands. Three stages. One unforgettable night.
The much-loved Winter Blues Festival is back!
Join us for an evening of soulful blues, great beer, and good company as five incredible bands fill every corner of our venue with music and energy.
From 6:20 to 10:00 PM, experience the magic of blues across three unique stages . From the electric energy of the theatre to the dancing lively buzz of the foyer, to intimate solo serenades that bring you up close to the music.
Roam freely between stages, grab a drink, grab some concession, and let the night carry you wherever the rhythm leads.
Featuring performances by:
JIMI
The James Hay Blues Band
Cat Wells Blues Band
Blueshounds
Poppa Dawg Blues Trio
This roaming concert experience blends big-stage sound with cozy moments — the perfect recipe for a warm winter night out.
Tickets are limited — grab yours now and be part of the blues tradition everyone’s talking about!
Rachel Therrien: The Latin Project
$49.00 Per Person
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Working between New York City and Montreal, French-Canadian trumpeter, composer and producer Rachel Therrien boasts an enviable curriculum. Known for her very personal signature with influences from jazz to Afro-Latin and “Global” music, Rachel has developed a reputation as a highly skilled, versatile and innovative artist.
After producing 4 records on labels MultipleChordMusic (CA) & Truth Revolution Records (US), Rachel Therrien released in 2020 her 5th album, “VENA” (Nominee for Jazz Album of the Year at ADISQ and JUNO Award & four stars by Downbeat), under French Label Bonsaï Music, recorded in Paris with her new European Quartet. In February of 2023 she released her 6th album Mi Hogar, the 1st of her Latin Jazz Project.
She also tours both her last projects: Vena (2020) with her European quartet, Why Don’t You Try, (2017) praised by Downbeat’s Editor's Pick with her Montreal Quintet - which will celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2020, her New York based Latin Jazz Quartet and very occasionally, performs her past album Pensamiento : Proyecto Colombia, 2016.
Therrien also works as a side musician in various projects such as Arturo O’Farrill’s Grammy winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, the The Ostara Project, spear-headed by award-winning jazz musicians Jodi Proznick and Amanda Tosoff, only to name a few, the renowned Diva Jazz Orchestra, NYC based People of Earth, and many more. In 2020, Rachel started producing for other artists and is currently working with Noéi Lira and LaPelúda. Be on the lookout for these new albums.
Roaring 20's Barnstormer
$33 Per Person (Early Bird price till September 1st)
$39 Per Person
Including fees & charges
Step Back in Time to the Roaring Twenties – With a Sound That Sizzles!
Barnstormer isn’t just a band—it’s a Gatsby-style theatrical experience that transports you straight into the heart of the roaring 1920s. This captivating 5–6-piece ensemble blends vintage charm with world-class musicianship to create a performance that’s as dazzling as it is unforgettable.
Led by acclaimed Vancouver recording artist Melanie Dekker, and featuring Canada’s top studio musicians (whose credits include Aretha Franklin, Diana Krall, and Michael Bublé), Barnstormer delivers a rich tapestry of sound using banjo, ukulele, piano, clarinet, trumpet, upright bass, kazoo, guitars, and expressive vocals. Their genre-bending blend of jazz, country, and swing offers a fresh take on an iconic era.
Audiences will be treated to both beloved classics and hidden gems from the 1920s—many of which have surprising modern roots—brought to life through compelling arrangements and vibrant storytelling. With toe-tapping rhythms, polished showmanship, and a dash of theatrical flair, Barnstormer turns the allure of the Gatsby Era into a living, breathing performance.
This is more than a concert—it’s a musical journey through time. Perfect for theatre lovers, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates the elegance and excitement of live performance.
Step into the spotlight with Barnstormer, this show will lift you higher than a high note in a velvet revue, and sprinkle stardust on your imagination. This is your ticket to a world of rhythm, romance, and timeless style.
Oh! Dressing in roaring 1920s Gatsby style is completely optional—but feel free to have fun with it if the mood strikes!
Peter Pan
$28.00 Adults
$14.00 Children/Students
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Wendy Darling is sad to learn that she’s growing too old to stay in the nursery any longer and must move to the adult wing of the house. But when an adventurous young boy offers to fly her to Neverland where she can stay young forever, Wendy is catapulted into an adventure filled with magic pixies, charming pirates, and talking trees! As Peter Pan battles his arch-nemesis Captain Hook in DuffleBag Theatre’s fun version of J.M. Barrie’s beloved classic, even grown-ups will feel like kids again!
Sarah Slean
$49 Per Person
Including fees & charges
Signed to Atlantic/Warner Records at the tender age of 19, four-time Juno nominee and modern-day Renaissance woman Sarah Slean has since released 11 albums in over 10 countries worldwide – but perhaps the most astonishing aspect of her artistry is its breadth. Over her 25-year career, Slean has published two volumes of poetry, starred in short films and a movie musical (spawning two Gemini Award nominations), penned two string quartets and other chamber works, held numerous exhibitions of her paintings, and shared the stage with 10 of the country’s professional orchestras. Classically trained from the age of 5, she routinely collaborates with cutting-edge contemporary classical ensembles like The Art of Time and has been invited to sing world premieres by Canada’s leading living composers. She composes orchestral arrangements for her own music as well as for her pop colleagues (Dan Mangan, Hawksley Workman) and her recent collaborative recording with the Symphony Nova Scotia was just nominated for both an East Coast Music Award and a Juno Award in the Classical Album category (2021). Sarah is also a recent alumna of the prestigious Canadian Film Centre's screen composing residency (2017-8) and just earned her first Canadian Screen Award (2021).
Citing such diverse influences as Leonard Bernstein, philosophy, Joni Mitchell, Buddhism and Bach, her music borrows aspects of cabaret, pop, and orchestral: all knit together by the startling poetry of her lyrics, unique arranging and piano-playing, and that voice, described by the CBC as “a 19th century Kate Bush”. In addition to headlining theatres across Canada, Sarah has also toured Europe, the US and Scandinavia and has opened internationally for such artists as Bryan Ferry, Rufus Wainwright, Alanis Morissette, Andrew Bird, Feist, Ron Sexsmith, and Chris Isaak. Her 11th solo recording "Metaphysics", released in 2017, is described as a "breathtaking amalgamation of Slean’s dramatic orchestral arranging and her signature take on songwriting". In 2021-2022, Sarah will be composing the music for the stage musical adaptation of the award-winning film "Maudie".
Dehli 2 Dublin
$49 Per Person
Including fees & charges
For nearly two decades, Delhi 2 Dublin has been at the forefront of South Asian fusion music, pioneering a global bass sound they call “Subcontinental Pop”—a high-energy blend of Bhangra, electronic, hip-hop, reggae, and Celtic influences that defies genre and unites dance floors worldwide. As they approach their monumental 20th anniversary in 2026, the band is re-energized, re-inspired, and ready to launch a bold new chapter, creating fresh music for the first time in six years. Founding members Sanjay Seran and Ravi Binning continue to lead the charge, pushing Delhi 2 Dublin’s sound and vision to new heights.
What began as a one-night collaboration at Vancouver’s Celtic Fest in 2006 quickly evolved into a global phenomenon, lighting up stages at Electric Forest (USA), Glastonbury (UK), Burning Man (USA), Bali Spirit Festival (Indonesia), and Woodford Folk Festival (Australia), among many others. Their music has taken them around the world, from the clubs of Mumbai to the deserts of Nevada, earning them a reputation for delivering “90 minutes of freebasing joy” at every show. For over a decade, violinist Serena Eades has been a driving force in the band, her electrifying performances and deep musicality adding a rich melodic layer to Delhi 2 Dublin’s ever-evolving sound.
Now, with fresh energy coursing through their veins, Delhi 2 Dublin welcomes producer, keyboardist, and tabla player Kal Mattu, who brings a renewed vibrancy to their ever-evolving sound. This infusion of talent, combined with their signature fusion of hypnotic dhol, deep bass, and euphoric hooks, ensures their next chapter will be as boundary-breaking and high-energy as ever.
With a discography that includes critically acclaimed albums like Planet Electric (2010), Turn Up The Stereo (2012), and We’re All Desi (2015), Delhi 2 Dublin has consistently pushed the boundaries of South Asian music. Their 2019 album, We Got This, produced by Juno Award-winning Gavin Brown, marked a major milestone, earning commercial radio play for the song “My People.” Their innovative approach has secured top spots on international world music charts, millions of streams, multiple Western Canadian Music Awards, and recognition from major platforms like CBC Music, BBC Asian Network, and PBS.
New music is on the horizon and the festival season promises to be bigger than ever, Delhi 2 Dublin is set to remind the world why they’ve remained at the top of the global bass music scene for two decades. The party isn’t slowing down - it’s just getting started.
Follow the journey: www.delhi2dublin.com
Michael Kaeshammer // Turn It Up
$49.00 Per Person
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Michael Kaeshammer isn’t so much a piano player as a piano whisperer, a master musician and songwriter able to coax dazzling, kaleidoscopic sounds from his instrument in a way few can rival. That gift powers Turn It Up, Kaeshammer’s superb 15th album, broadly described as “eclectic yet accessible jazz-based pop” though, as with all Kaeshammer’s music, far more expansive than one simple description can possibly illustrate.
Across a brilliant, globe-trotting career highlighted by nine tours of China, three appearances at the Olympics, and countless shows opposite international superstars, the German-born, B.C.-based Kaeshammer has electrified audiences with his indelible repertoire and consistently positive outlook on life which infuses his lyrics. “I am a very positive person,” confirms the seven-time JUNO Award nominee and unabashed foodie, who hosts cooking show Kaeshammer’s Kitchen on Vancouver Island’s CHEK TV. “I really love playing shows and being on-stage. If Turn It Up helps me to do more of that, then I’m all in. Music is my favourite thing to do.”
A Night of Bowie
$45.00 Early bird (until Sept 30th)
$50.00 Starting Oct 1st
Including fees & charges
During his lifetime, Bowie sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best- selling musical artists In the UK, he was awarded nine platinum, eleven gold and eight silver albums, and in the US, five platinum and nine gold.
Victoria musician Syl Thompson and his band have been paying tribute to the musical works of David Bowie for more than three decades. Thompson embodies Bowie’s exquisite style and persona and has been acclaimed as providing the most credible and realistic Bowie experience in North America. Six highly respected musicians play each song as Bowie and his band performed them live. The look and feel of this concert replicates the Heathen/Reality Tour. The music spans the broad spectrum of Bowie’s hits from 1969’s Space Oddity to 2013’s Where Are We Now? The show is eerily close to hearing and seeing Bowie himself.
Bobby Bazini
$39.00 Per Person
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Since his very first career interview fifteen years ago, following the release of I Wonder, Bobby Bazini has often been asked the same question: why doesn't he sing in French? Journalists ask it during interviews, and fans bring it up after shows or when they approach him on the street. The desire was there, of course, but for years, he postponed the project — unsure of how to approach it, doubting himself, wondering whether he was capable and whether his audience would follow him on that path...
In 2022, he began working on French-language songs with longtime collaborator Connor Seidel (1969 Collective, Charlotte Cardin, Les Sœurs Boulay). They spent an entire summer on it, but something wasn’t clicking. One day, in the middle of a studio session, they walked away — without finishing a single song. The disappointment was real, but Bobby realized he simply wasn’t ready. He shelved the project once again and focused on releasing his album Pearl.
He then toured Western Canada, Europe, and across Quebec. During that time, he also began a personal journey: going back to school to finish high school, which he had left behind due to his music career. He reconnected with his former French teacher and spoke to her about his dream of making a French-language album. He showed her the lyrics he had written in French, and in return, she encouraged him to read more in that language to expand his vocabulary.
Because yes — he needed to find his voice in French. Having grown up immersed in English-language music, writing and singing in that language came naturally. French required a different creative process, a different way of making words resonate. At first, he focused heavily on the technical aspects; but over time, as he kept trying, fluency emerged. And with it, space for emotion — which unfolded in its own way, in his native tongue.
One day, while printing his student ID card, he saw his full birth name: Bobby Bazinet. The moment hit him hard. For fifteen years, everyone had called him Bazini — to the point where he had almost forgotten his real last name. It felt like a liberation. It was right then that the desire to make a French-language album truly took shape.
The concept for Seul au cinéma came later, during the Pearl tour. While playing a show in Saint-Eustache, Bobby found himself performing in a venue that was part of a movie theatre complex. That afternoon, after soundcheck, the venue manager offered him free rein to roam the cinemas. He made himself a bucket of popcorn and wandered from screening room to screening room, coming and going freely — sometimes staying for just a few minutes, sometimes longer. There were no signs outside the doors, so he never knew what he was walking into: a horror film, a romantic comedy, a popular Quebec feature.
The experience stayed with him. It felt like drifting through fragments of stories, like hopping from one dream to another, never seeing how any of them ended. When he told Connor about it, the concept clicked instantly: Seul au cinéma — Alone at the Movies. Nine rooms. Nine songs. Nine films telling a story of identity, Bobby’s story, through solitude.
With the theme in place, they had to define the album’s sonic universe. At first, Bobby and Connor thought of expanding on Pearl’s orchestral textures, and brought in Antoine Gratton and the Quatuor ESCA to record string arrangements. But as the sessions progressed, they felt they were straying from their desired sound.
In recent years, Bobby had been discovering French-language music, largely thanks to the parents of his partner Odessa. He grew particularly fond of Jim et Bertrand (he cites La tête en gigue as a favourite) and Rêver mieux by Daniel Bélanger. As it turned out, Connor also loved both of these albums — and they became central inspirations for Seul au cinéma. The balance of acoustic instrumentation and sampling in Rêver mieux, and the rich chord progressions of Jim et Bertrand, underpinned by melodies you sing at the top of your lungs at concerts or in the car — that’s the artistic path they chose to follow.
Eventually, Bobby and Connor stripped the sound down to its essence: just two guitars and a computer. They wanted to evoke the early 2000s, when acoustic guitar took center stage, while layering in modern touches through synths and sampling. Strings recorded by Antoine Gratton were re-sampled to create a more contemporary sound. They also incorporated ambient sounds captured in cinemas to further immerse listeners in the filmic atmosphere.
Several musicians contributed to the project: Robbie Kuster on drums, Conner Molander on keyboards, Alex Francoeur on flute and saxophone, and Odessa Pagé, Bobby’s partner, on backing vocals.
In many ways, the musical world of Seul au cinéma is a natural evolution of Pearl (which drew on influences like Bill Withers and Jorge Ben). It is Bobby’s dual identity — musical, linguistic, and personal — that gives rise to this singular sound.
Seul au cinéma will be released on September 19, and Bobby has never felt this eager for an album launch. To him, it feels like attending the premiere of his own movie — like watching himself play his own role, navigating the duality of Bazinet and Bazini. He wonders whether the public will follow him on this new journey.
Having long defined himself through his idols, Bobby Bazini now steps forward — stripped down, without artifice — in his own language.
Lunatics on The Grass
$45 Early Bird Price until Feb 15th!
(the discount will apply automatically in the cart)
$49 All seats
$44 Group discount 4+
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Come join is for an unforgettable night paying homage to the legendary Progressive Rock band Pink Floyd. Get ready to immerse yourself in Pink Floyd’s mesmerizing music, and Lunatics on The Grass's visuals and mind-blowing original animations. This tribute will transport you to another dimension, where the spirit of Pink Floyd lives on. Don't miss out on this epic experience! This show will also feature two very well-known Okanagan musicians, the amazing vocalist LISA DUNN and the amazing rhythm and slide guitarist KYLE LEGIONHQ HAYNES!