$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.

$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.

$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!

$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!

$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.

$64.00 Per Person
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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!

$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.

$35.00 Per Person
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Calling JJ Shiplett a ‘force of nature’ might be considered hyperbole to those who haven’t heard the singer perform live, but for anyone that has, it fits the bill just right. Few musicians can capture a person’s attention by way of song as honestly and effortlessly the way JJ does. The Calgary, Alberta based musician, singer/songwriter and storyteller has an incredible ability to leave lasting impressions on anyone within earshot with his gruff, powerful yet dynamic voice.

Shiplett’s musical journey has seen him share the stage with many renowned acts in both Canada and internationally including Ben Harper, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dwight Yoakam, The Sheepdogs, Serena Ryder, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Johnny Reid and many more. Using his vast vocal range, relatable lyrics and well thought out arrangements, the singer first made his mark on the Canadian music scene with 2017’s Something To Believe In, followed by 2020’s Fingers Crossed and Crossed Fingers. The albums showcased contemplative songwriting with emotive performances and have earned multiple Canadian Country Music

Award nominations (CCMA’s) in the Americana/Roots and design categories. The spring of 2023, Shiplett began to release the first instalments of a new album called ‘A Way Through Time.’ Containing seven new songs recorded in picturesque Fort Langley BC at Fort Records with engineer and drummer Jay Stewart and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Friesen - who was receiving treatment for stage 4 cancer at the time of the recording. The three were determined to make the most of the moment and enjoy the music making process knowing it would never happen again.

‘I got a friend out west staring pretty hard into the future, cross your arms, hold on, we know that nothing ever stays the same…’

Already There, the first release is a tingly ode to letting go with a classic pulse that propels JJ’s songwriting into territory previously staked by the likes of the Kathleen Edwards and Tyler Childers– we hear him opening up to the potential of not making any rules and challenging himself not to take his powerhouse voice and his choruses to the obvious places - chasing the desire of a great song over temporary acknowledgment.

The wistful Oleander, searching for balance in an unknown world where he recently became a father. Followed by the resigned ballad Modern Drugs and Bad Feelings (which peaked at #3 on CBC Music’s TOP 20) and the subtle and JJ Shiplett understated American Accent and Reckless Heart only serve to further pique one’s interest in the many places A Way Through Time and its successors will take Shiplett.

Boasting over 10 million global streams, he is not only a distinguished artist but also recognized as one of Canada's premier Americana-Roots musicians. And at this point in his career, the Western Canadian is content to take a backseat and let his songs lead the way.

For more information and the latest news on JJ Shiplett visit:
www.jjshiplettmusic.com

$33 Per Person (Early Bird price till September 1st)
$39 Per Person
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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!

$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!

$49 Per Person
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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".

$49 Per Person
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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

$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.”

$44.00 Per Person
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Kim Churchill embarks on the Canadian leg of ‘The Lovely Tour' in the spring of 2026! Following the release of his latest album, 'It's Lovely To Have You Here', Kim has been touring the globe on the Lovely Tour presenting the new songs alongside all peoples favorites from the past. Armed with his 3 campervans Kim travels across countries telling his stories and drawing people into the adventure of his nomadic and musical existence. Be prepared for a dazzling one-man band evening full of storytelling, happy tears and psychedelic foot stomping blues!'

$45.00 Early bird (until Sept 30th)
$50.00 Starting Oct 1st
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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.

$42.00 Per Person
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Royal Wood

Royal Wood’s music continues to resonate worldwide, amassing over 30 million streams, numerous high-profile placements on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, and frequent playlist features across Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Most recently, his single "A Good Enough Day” was prominently featured in a TV campaign, propelling the track towards 4 million streams.

His previous album, What Tomorrow Brings, received critical acclaim, and was considered for “Best Folk Album” at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

His latest album DEAR JOHN was written, performed and produced by Royal himself and mixed by 5-time Grammy winning mixer Ryan Freeland. SPILL MAGAZINE said Dear John is “a brilliant album by a very important artist”.

Known for translating his recorded work into captivating live performances, Royal Wood has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall in Toronto and Paradiso in Amsterdam, and toured extensively with several acclaimed artists including Bonnie Raitt and David Gray.

Fortunate Ones
Out of a period of isolation, introspection, and honesty, emerges That Was You and Me, the new album from Fortunate Ones.

With lush harmonies rising out of warm acoustic sounds, That Was You and Me finds Fortunate Ones reflecting on life, loss, grief, and hard times, and ultimately choosing love.

“Every part of our lives was changing. It was a big transition period, personally and professionally,” says Catherine Allan, one half of the St. John’s, Newfoundland duo, of the period in which these songs were written. After touring their second album, Hold Fast, the two craved time to retreat, reconnect, and create. Some of that time was granted on the heels of surgery.

“I had a tumor removed from my hand in the summer of 2019,” explains Andrew James O’Brien, the duo’s other half. Recovery left him unable to play guitar in any serious way - and slow days at home had him rethinking what a career in music would or could be. Instead, a job at the picturesque Inn by Mallard Cottage found O’Brien up early day after day, working the front desk.

That workaday life led to one of the album’s stand out songs. “Day to Day” was born in the very morning routine it describes. “One morning, the sun is not up,” O’Brien remembers. “Crawl downstairs half awake. I'm literally frying eggs and out of nowhere - this song comes. I don't have a guitar. I've never written a song like this before, full melody and verses in my head. Immediately words are coming, ‘alarm clock howls/I find my legs/crawl down the stairs/and fry my eggs.’ I'm writing this standing over the stove on my phone in complete silence. I'm thinking, holy shit, the whole song is done, end to end in my head. Never happened to me before in my life.”

The song talks of finding meaning in the day to day - and finding meaning is an overarching theme on this album. O’Brien and Allan decided “that the only way to move forward was to infuse our work with as much meaning as possible,” Allan says, “so that whatever happened, we would feel full from it, and hopefully then people will feel that too.” O’Brien agrees. “My goal was to write unwaveringly meaningful work that was incredibly personal and didn’t hold back.”

The result is an album stacked with songs about family, love, and finding one’s place. These songs are richly peopled and deeply personal - and at the same time, totally relatable. "It was intentional,” O’Brien said. “It wasn't like, let's write songs because we need to fill a record. Each song is its own story and its own living thing.”

“Clarity” is an anxious heart’s search for answers. “You’re Still Here” details a long, hard year and offers hope for the future. And “It’s Worth It (for Leo)” is a beautiful tribute to O’Brien’s father, who is unwell. O’Brien was thinking about what he most wanted his father to know. “You've created a legacy of people that are honored and proud to come from you,” O’Brien says, “and that, looking back on your life, if you can think of one positive moment in a sea of experience, then it was worth being alive.” It’s a hard song to sing, O’Brien admits, and the album version is a single take that had O’Brien - and producer Joshua Van Tassel - in tears. “It is not edited at all. You can hear that I’m sniffly in the last verse. It was a really profound moment. We had to keep it.”

$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.

$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.

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