Artists
Friday, July 15, 2011
Gates Open at 5:00 PM - Box Office Opens at 12:00 noon
The Sheepdogs (Stage 2 | 6 pm to 7:15 pm)
Saskatoon rock band The Sheepdogs are in the final stretch of Rolling Stone magazine’s Do You Wanna Be A Rock Star contest, as the Canadian foursome only has to beat out one competing musician to make the cover of the venerable music glossy. “For us, this is another way to get people to hear our…
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The Led Zeppelin Show (Stage 2 | 7:45 pm - 9 pm)
Electric, gripping and explosive, ‘The Led Zeppelin Show’ presents a straight-up, no-holds barred portrayal of Led Zeppelin that will undoubtedly leave you speechless. From the dynamic onstage presence to the detail of the instrumentation and wardrobe, ‘The Led Zeppelin Show’ pays sincere homage to Zeppelin’s powerful, unmistakable sound. Composed of dedicated Led Zeppelin acolytes, all…
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Mobadass (Stage 2 | 9:30 - 10:45 pm)
As a double-platinum recording artist and 3-time Juno nominee, MOBADASS frontman Earl Pereira has established himself as one of the most entertaining bass players in the country. Dubbing their sound ‘Island Rock’, MOBADASS blends a high-energy mix of electro-rock, funk, dance and soulful reggae. They are renowned for their extraordinary musicianship, supremely danceable songs, and…
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Honeymoon Suite (Stage 2 | 11:15pm to 12:30am)
Johnnie Dee formed the first incarnation of Honeymoon Suite in Toronto in 1981, with original drummer Mike Lengyell, and established the nucleus of the band. They added 3 other players to roundout the lineup with bass, keyboards and guitar.They worked hard in that first year but the lineup was short lived and changes were already…
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
Tambura Rasa (Stage 2 | 12:20 to 1:20pm)
Tambura Rasa is a buoyant cultural cross-pollination that fuses contemporary grooves and traditional rhythms into one energetic musical brand all their own! Packed with fiery Spanish guitar, fully orchestrated Baladi Gypsy string section, burning Afro-Latin percussion and sensual Flamenco and Belly dancers, this act raises the roof and lights-up skies of any concert grounds they…
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ODDS (Stage 1 | 1:30 to 2:30 pm)
In 1987, four highly individual Vancouver musicians put together a guitar-based, power pop strike force to write catchy melodic songs built on crunchy rock guitars, full-voiced harmonies and walloping drums. Original members Doug Elliott, Craig Northey, Steven Drake and Paul Brennan worked the bar circuit and honed their sound. After a long, hard slog at…
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The Pack A.D. (Stage 2 | 2:40 pm - 3:40pm)
In 2008, the world discovered the Pack a.d., an unassuming Vancouver duo who reintroduced listeners to a blistering assault of scuffed, scarred bluesy riffs, pounding drums and unholy howls * rock *n* roll as it was meant to be played. Drummer Maya Miller and guitarist/vocalist Becky Black may have cut their teeth on the mean…
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The Perms (Stage 1 | 3:50 to 4:50 pm)
The Perms are a Winnipeg-based alternative rock group. Their combination of well-crafted, melody driven songs and upbeat, energetic live shows have become a staple of the band’s repertoire. “With every record we try to push our songwriting and musicianship to the next level,” says bassist Shane Smith. “The same goes for our live shows -…
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Gary Hoey (Stage 2 | 5-6 pm)
World renowned rock guitarist Gary Hoey takes his singer/songwriter talents to the next level with his new album, “Utopia” on Wazoo Music Group, coming Summer 2010. With a collection of 16 albums and five top 20 Billboard hits, itʼs no wonder Gary Hoey is listed in the top 100 greatest guitar players of all time.…
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Skavenjah (Stage 1 | 6:30pm to 7:45 pm)
During their 19 years together, many bands have come and gone, but with the recent release of their latest album, “One More Night With You - LIVE”, Skavenjah remains one of the constants in the world of SKA music. Skavenjah has worked very hard to become one of North America’s premiere SKA and Reggae bands,…
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Spirit of The West (Stage 1 | 8:25pm to 9:40 pm)
The band that became Spirit of the West began as a Folk trio called Evesdropper in Vancouver nearly 30 years ago. 13 albums later, they have achieved status as one of the most beloved ‘Legacy Artists’ in Canadian history, having proven themselves to be road-worthy, durable, having toured Canada, the US, UK and Europe consistently,…
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Kevin Costner & MODERN WEST (Stage 1 | 10:25pm to 11:55pm)
MODERN WEST GOT ITS START when my wife Christine encouraged me to reconnect musically with John Coinman. I wasn’t really sure after all these years how it might work. I wasn’t really sure what to say. But if life has taught me anything it was not be stopped by the question or the unknown. F……
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
The Alan Kirk Band (Stage 1 | 1 to 2 pm)
Alan Kirk and his band are based in Nelson, BC. A Kootenay band with a global attitude! ... Alan’s songs have been featured on TV, Radio and in film. ... Alan is the founder of Phonic Records, a unique co-operative Indie record label that seeks out innovative and self-sufficient artists for sharing contacts, fans and…
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Serotonin Crush (Stage 2 | 2:10 - 3:10 pm)
When Calgary trio Serotonin Crush step onto a stage, they only have one goal in mind - That each and every audience member is smiling and humming at least one Serotonin Crush song long after the last note is played. That goal certainly isn’t unattainable. This Alberta band knows how to write a catchy tune,…
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Daniel Wesley (Stage 1 | 3:20 to 4:20 pm)
In the winter of 2008, for two night’s running, Daniel Wesley mounted the stage before a sold out crowd at Vancouver’s 1000 capacity Commodore Ballroom. The venerable concert hall has seen its share of local artists, but Wesley’s extraordinary two-night stand was something different; a grass roots event without precedent, based on the cyclonic success…
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Savoy Brown (Stage 2 | 4:30 to 5:30 pm)
Legendary…a blues/rock institution…true innovators. These are just a few of the ways Savoy Brown has been described over the past forty years by music critics and fans. One of the earliest of British blues bands, Savoy Brown, with founder guitarist Kim Simmonds at the helm, helped launch the 1967 UK blues boom movement that brought…
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Grapes of Wrath (Stage 1 | 6pm to 7:15 pm)
Brothers Tom and Chris Hooper met Kevin Kane in 1977 during their teens in Kelowna, British Columbia. Their first band was a punk combo called Kill Pigs which played faster than the singer could sing. From there, Kane and the Hoopers went on separate musical paths; Kane to art-rock group Empty Set and the Hoopers…
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Soul Asylum (Stage 1 | 7:55pm to 9:10pm)
Formed in the summer of 1981 by high school friends Dan Murphy, Karl Mueller, and Dave Pirner, Soul Asylum (named Loud Fast Rules up until 1983) quickly became frontrunners of American college rock, following in the tradition of fellow Minnesota bands Hüsker Dü and The Replacements. Landing their first record deal with Twin/Tone in 1984,…
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The Doobie Brothers (Stage 1 | 9:55pm to 11:25 pm)
There’s no separating the unparalleled legacy of the Doobie Brothers from their upcoming HOR Records release World Gone Crazy – not that anyone would want to. Nevertheless, the new album may be most remarkable for the extent to which it stands completely on its own. Yes, World Gone Crazy is another chapter in one of…
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Jan 19, 2012
We will not hold a 2012 Nakusp Music Festival
“"It is with deep regret that we announce we will not be hosting a 2012 music…
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Oct 11, 2011
Thank you for the support!!!!
It’s been great to hear from our Music Fest fans - we are working hard to…
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Aug 03, 2011
The Sheepdogs, who opened our festival this year, have won the cover of Rolling Stone magazine!!!
The Sheepdogs are a gang of four scruffy rockers from Saskatoon who were just voted to…
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