LIVE MUSIC

There are few acts on the west coast combining live instrumentation, high energy  and gritty bass with the ferocity and craft than violinist Kytami and DJ/Producer Phonik Ops. They have made it their mission to create a truly unique sound that  would be instantly recognizable as their own all the while drawing on their shared love of Drum n Bass, Hip Hop, Punk and bass heavy dance music.

Since connecting at a festival in British Columbia, they have become one of the most intriguing acts, standing out in an already saturated musical landscape. This power duo has produced exclusive guest mixes for the DnB Show on BBC Radio 1 and BeatLab Radio and continuously build up their fan base with spectacular live shows and an ever-increasing catalogue of impactful music.

"Big-haired, large-'burned, leather-clad, baby-faced frontman Peter "Howlin' Pete" Cormier and the rest of his fresh, stylish, rockabilly crew are setting the rockabilly scene on fire and hearts all a-flutter." Peter started this band in 2011 with rhythm at the roots, and the purpose of creating a hoppin' dance floor at every show. He writes his songs in the style of the great rock n' rollers from the 1950s like Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly. Over the years, it has grown into a powerful touring act, traveling from Canada to the USA, England and Italy with a rotating line-up, featuring core members Howlin' Pete on the piano and guitar, and Meg Thompson on the saxophone.
Sing along with Peter & the Wolves and dance like nothing can stop you.

Consisting of members Dawson Rutledge (vocals, guitar), Dallas Moore (guitar), Julian Bueckert (drums),
and Angus Liedtke (bass, synth) Half Spent has been sonically bombarding other humans since 2017. With
a Y2K influence and dash of psych-pop, Half Spent sends you down a river of velvet melodies to assaulting
fuzz that's all contained in a towering fortress of sound. The band’s love for that 90s steez and early ‘00s
super rock sound comes from influences such as Title Fight, The Districts and Oasis. From Arizona to New
York, the band has had the pleasure to entertain folks all around North America but gladly call the East
Kootenays home.

Tailgator is the alternative folk duo comprised of Logan Plessis and Linden Gigliotti. They form their sound from influences such as Bahamas, Billy Strings and Deer Tick. Tailgator’s music has elements of feel good folk songs but with a modern country flavour. Their first single “Cold Sunshine” will be released independently on all streaming platforms June 14, 2024 and will be playing shows around BC and Alberta throughout the summer. This single is the first of many more Tailgator songs to come…

PHAETON was formed in 2017 by drummer Colin Righton, guitarist Daniel Airth, guitarist-keyboardist Kevin Thiessen, and bassist Ferdy Belland. Taking inspiration from groundbreaking artists such as Dream Theater, Symphony X, Rush, Mastodon, Devin Townsend, Opeth, Animals as Leaders, and Haken, this unique all-instrumental band of thoughtful virtuosi combines the best elements of Progressive Rock and Heavy Metal into an enjoyably one-of-a-kind experiences that blends crushing grooves and driving tempos with smartly-crafted song arrangements and spiraling melodic overload. There's no bummer-downer here, only uplifting excitement and unforgettable memories. Try Phaeton live and see.

Kitty & The Rooster is a surf rock n’ roll duo from Vancouver featuring Jodie Ponto on the stand-up cocktail drumkit and Noah Walker on electric guitar. They are known for their big sound, laugh out loud lyrics, and ridiculously fun shows. Kitty & The Rooster has toured all across Canada, played a cluck-ton of festivals including Vancouver Folk Fest, opened for Shannon & The Clams, and released two albums called One Gig Hard Drive and Ain’t Pussyfootin’ Around. Third album coming in 2025.

Growing up in the small beach town of Port Elgin, ON, Charles Benjamin combines authentic songwriting with his laid back indie-folk persona. Pulling inspiration from travelling, relationships, and the many ups and downs that life entails, this young artist connects with listeners through his relatability and story telling. 

This high energy six piece group are Fernie’s premier special events band, and are guaranteed to keep you on the dance floor. Rachel Behan and Sadie Rosgen on front line vocals love to interact with their crowd and really know how to get a party started. Barbara Bassett plays saxophone, flute, trumpet, keys, acoustic guitar, what doesn’t this chick play!?! Ric Behan slappin’ da bass, Matt Lewis tappin’ ze drums, and Dan Gordon shreddin’ on lead guitar.

The Honeymans have been delivering an energetic and genre-bending mix of funk, punk, and soul since 1996. Founded by brothers Kevin (guitar, lead vocals) and Mike Honeyman (bass, vocals), alongside their longtime friends Ben Dunn (drums, vocals) and Neil MacDonald (fiddle, vocals), they early inspiration from the Canadian punk and indie scenes. Their distinct style, weaving gritty punk energy with funk grooves and soulful melodies, quickly established them as a must-see live act.

Bohemian Misfits is a performance company created to bring art to the streets, to interact and captivate audiences. With their giant elephant puppet they recreate an old fashioned circus entrance to town, with circus characters taken from the early 1900's, and the mischievous 16 feet elephant. 

The Bohemian Misfits and Ed the elephant will open the Saturday festivities at noon with a parade through the festival ending at the main stage to introduce the first musician and start the day of music!

All the way from Colombia - this  musical group and performance band draws on its love of many genres and creates a mix of ska, reggae and funk. Get your dancing shows ready because this is going to be a set full of energy and fun!

Mariya Stokes is a country-Americana artist known for her quick wit, candid storytelling, and unapologetically stealing your Grandma’s clothes. With a voice as distinct as her retro style, Country Music Alberta’s two-time Female Artist of the Year is set to release her debut full-length album, Mood Ring, on May 23, 2025.​ The album’s anthemic choruses, gritty storytelling, and snappy basslines trace a sound that doesn’t settle neatly into one box. But neither does Stokes.