“"It is with deep regret that we announce we will not be hosting a 2012 music festival. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of our fantastic supporters during the past years. It is our hope that a 2013 music festival may be a possibility that would welcome you back to our beautiful area. The Board, Nakusp…
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It’s been great to hear from our Music Fest fans - we are working hard to make sure the festival comes back for 2012, we will make an announcement at the end of October! If you have a message of support or suggestion, please forward it to //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i])); }…
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The Sheepdogs are a gang of four scruffy rockers from Saskatoon who were just voted to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine by fans. The group, who have been performing together since 2006 and play a blues-based throwback style of rock ‘n’ roll, have been on a summer-long rocket ship ride that included a gig Tuesday on Late…
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Nakusp Music Fest Photos 2011 - Click here
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Grand Prize Winner - Angela Carson, Paddy Shack Penticton Getaway plus meet Kevin Costner backstage! 2 nights deluxe accommodation at the Penticton Lakeside Resort 2 x $50 food and beverage vouchers 5 x $10 Lake City Casino vouchers Round of Golf for 2 at Twin Lakes Golf Course 6 bottles of award winning Therapy Vineyards wine Parasail ride for 2…
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Friday winner: Doug Connery of Vernon
Blue ticket - 703125
$1356
Saturday winner: Andy and Linda Cruden of Nakusp
Dark Pink ticket - 1577480
$2635
Sunday winner: Tim Svenson of Cloverdale, B.C.
Light Pink ticket
$3254
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Next year’s tentative dates will be July 13 - 15, 2012!! We had the best festival this year and the feedback has been tremendous, thank you everyone!!!!
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Box Office Will open at 10am tomorrow (FRIDAY) and the gates open at 5 pm!!!
The Sheepdogs will be opening the show and the Doobie Brothers will be closing the show on Sunday at 9:55 pm ~
In between, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Honeymoon Suite, and 13 more bands will be performing - tickets for sale at the GATE!!!!!!!
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Head up to Nakusp Hot Springs July 15 - 18, there will be a special Music Fest rate of $8.50 for visitors who show their Music Fest ticket or wristband.
Campers - There is good and strong coffee as well as hot showers from 9:30 am - 9:30 pm daily!!!!
Nakusp Hot Springs Link
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Canned Heat has been cancelled because one of their band members can’t get his visa - we just found this out at the end of last week. The band will be replaced by Daniel Wesley. His bands influences are Sublime, Jack Johnson, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Bob Marley. The band’s most successful single has been “Ooh Ohh”,…
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PLUS the chance to meet Soul Asylum before they perform at Music Fest.
Fill out this survey - Click here for the chance to win 2 x 3 day passes!!!
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Saskatoon rockers The Sheepdogs make final of Rolling Stone contest!!! The Sheepdogs are confirmed to open the 2011 Nakusp Music Festival at 6pm, Friday July 15th!!! Please read more about their exciting news.... The Saskatoon band advanced to the final round of the Rolling Stone Do You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star? contest - they played the Bonnaroo…
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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 some flea-bitten dive bar gig,…
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NAKUSP, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Nakusp Music Fest returns to the Kootenay lakefront village of Nakusp on July 15, 16, and 17, 2011. For the eighth consecutive year, the BC Interior’s most popular classic rock festival returns with an all-star roster of world-famous artists and up-and-coming talent in a beautiful mountain setting. Combined with the picturesque venue on the shores…
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Round 3!!!! Rolling Stone magazine announced The Sheepdogs are moving on to ROUND THREE in the ‘So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star’ contest. It’s down to four bands, after starting with 16. Give them 5 stars to rate them and help them move on to the next round!!!
http://www.rollingstone.com/choosethecover/artists/the-sheepdogs
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Anyone who purchases a VIP Lounge package or a sponsorship is automatically entered to win one of three amazing prizes!!! Odds are awesome as we only sell 350!
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Between now and April 30th, anyone who buys a 3 day pass will automatically be entered for a random draw to meet the Doobie Brothers – they can bring one guest with them!!! The winner will be announced on May 2nd on our website. Second prize will be a random draw for all tickets purchased between now and April 30th…
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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, building a dedicated following of fans from all over the world. They have been inducted into the Halls of Fame / Lifetime Achievement Categories by the Western Canadian Music…
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Chris Beaton and Daryl Cross were the winners of the Facebook contest - thanks everyone!
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With hits including, Listen to the Music, Rockin’ Down the Highway, Long Train Runnin’, China Grove, Black Water, Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me), It Keeps You Runnin’, Takin’ It to the Streets, You Belong to Me and much more, Sunday night is going to rock the festival. There’s no separating the unparalleled legacy of the Doobie Brothers from…
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They will be opening for the Sunday headliner. 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…
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Last year, VIP package guests and our sponsors got the chance to win a 3 night Luxury Penthouse getaway with dinner cruise and limo service, additional prizes included 2011 VIP packages. The 2010 Grand prize winner was Nakusp Esso. We are running the same contest this year and will be announcing some great weekend package getaways as well as other…
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Payment plan applies any purchase over $200 in Gate passes, VIP lounge passes and Camping.
Purchase to be made in two payments of the total owing - partial payment upon the purchase and signing of the contract with the final payment being made on March 31, 2011.
For more information, contact the office!!
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Call to book your site so you are not dissappointed!
There are still a few spots left in the Overflow tenting!!!!!!!!
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We have confirmed Canned Heat and Savoy Brown for the 2011 festival!!!
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You can purchase a 3 day adult wknd pass plus VIP package plus $20 merch voucher for $340 (inc HST)!!!
Awesome deal available until December 23 only!
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Thanks to all who participated in the survey, we got some very valuable feedback!!!!
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“Modern West does not sound like a movie star’s vanity project. It’s contemporary Americana set against a Western backdrop. Costner sings about freight trains, dusty avenues and broken dreams in a voice that’s pleasant…he commands the stage with the same understated sex appeal he has on the big screen.”
— Denise Quan, CNN
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Take a few minutes to provide us with your honest feedback and you can be entered to win:
Click here to take survey
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Click on the arrow button next to “Category Jump Navigation” to see photos from our archives!
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We’ve been receiving lots of requests to book for 2011 - watch our website in the beginning of October for the exact date for ticket and camping sales!
Next week we’ll have the new 2010 festival photos up in our new photo gallery
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Friday winner red ticket 746091 was Susie McAlpine of Summit Lake. $1681
Saturday winner yellow ticket 1679880 was Dan Beaton of Kimberley $2273
Sunday winner red ticket 776410 was Brad Handel of Salmon Arm $2818
Congratulations All!!!!!
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2010 Nakusp Music Fest Volunteer Draw Winners Early Bird 1st: Cheryl Taylor-Gale Apple iPod Touch 8GB 2nd David Cold Night at Prestige Inn 3rd Annie Bridgeman` Music Fest Hoodie Volunteers prior to Music Fest Opening: 1st: Melodie Scroggins Leland Hotel Gift Certificate 2nd: Cindy Groffen Wrench Set Friday – Day Shift 1st: Max Jameson Kuskanax Lodge Gift Certificate 2nd Autumn…
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Thank you to our festival guests, sponsors, volunteers, staff and vendors!!! We had an awesome weekend and we hope that you did too!! We will be posting the winners of the VIP getaway contest, kayak winner, 50/50’s and Peter Gabriel contest shortly, thank you to all who participated!!! We are also compiling the lost and found items, please contact us…
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Lakehead Helicopters Inc will be taking festival visitors up for rides, check out their booth at main gate for the rates.
http://www.lakeheadhelicopters.com/contact/
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* You do not want to miss this year’s festival - it is going to be an awesome weekend of fun, sun and music * The weather forecast is clear blue skies and sunshine so plan to come and sip a cold one and enjoy yourself * See you at the fest!!!
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This just in: Bachman & Turner are back. And we’re not talking about a corny movie sequel starring Tom Hanks and a drooling dog. Yes, fans of 1970s-inspired rifftastic rock rejoiced the world over when news broke of a reunion between creative tandem Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, former frontmen of iconic Canuck rock legends Bachman-Turner Overdrive. The pair, considered…
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If you are looking for accommodation other than tenting, call 250.265.2141, we are keeping a list of possibilities!
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How do 2 free VIP Lounge packages sound? And all ya’ gotta do to win is dance! Be a contestant in our inaugural ‘Booty for Looty’ dance competition. No formal entry required. Just have your groove on Friday night and you could be selected from the crowd as a finalist by our uniformed special forces - the Nakusp Music Fest…
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Thanks to all who provided feedback - the winner of the 3 day weekend pass is Don P. of Kaslo. He has confirmed that he will be using this pass!!
We will run another survey contest after the festival so check back…
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VIP Lounge passes are available - includes new dance floor, dj, flat screens, airconditioned, prizes, massages, buffet meals, Sunday brunch and much more!
Plus the chance to win a getaway for six to a penthouse suite in Kelowna with limo service, and dinner cruise, plus additional prizes!!!
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Take advantage of the special current price before it goes up - CALL 1 877 265 5565
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By DARRYL STERDAN, QMI Agency - Last Updated: June 1, 2010 12:55pm TORONTO SUN Canadian music legends Randy Bachman and Fred Turner kicked off their first tour in nearly 20 years with a surprise club gig in their Winnipeg hometown Monday — and the 66-year-old vets had no trouble turning back the clock to their ’70s guitar-rock glory days. Playing…
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With each purchase of a 2010 VIP Lounge package or sponsorship package, you are entered in a draw to win: Three day stay for up to 6 people at the Mon Reposa Luxury Penthouse in Kelowna, with dinner cruise and limo service. 2nd prize is a Dinner cruise for up to 6 people on the Okanagan. 3rd Prize is Two…
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Please take the time to fill out this short survey - we are always looking for ways to improve the festival - Thank you!
Click here to take survey
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Carolyn Carruthers from Lucerne Secondary School, won 1st Prize in the Grade 8-12 category for her painting of 2009 NMF performer Sweatshop Union. This is the first time we have held the contest, hoping to offer youth the chance to win tickets and share their artistic talents. We intend to add some of the winners’ art to our commemorative book…
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It’s hard to believe that it is JUNE!!! Where’d the year go? Music Fest is getting ready to rock next month - see you at the fest!!!
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Click on the printable form, fill it out and send back to us - raffle will be drawn on July 18 on main stage!
Click here for Contest Form
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Throughout the year, we find that we could use assistance with a variety of tasks including: moving storage items; preparing mail-outs, building shelves, etc. If you are interested in volunteering hours in the months previous to July, in return for your 2010 weekend pass, please contact us at
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Please take note that we are in the process of updating our website. Some information on the site is out of date including our 2010 Program Schedule. We thank you for your patience.
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Grand Prize: 4 weekend passes, 4 VIP Lounge passes, Onsite Camping, Onsite Parking, Vip food and beverages, more. Many more prizes of day passes and wknd passes to be announced. Check our Facebook Fan Site and become a fan. More information is upcoming about how to win and how to vote!!!! Contest starts in mid-October!!!
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Due to popular demand - we are announcing next year’s festival dates - July 16, 17, and 18/2010 !!!!
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Until we get the website loaded with the new photos - please check out these awesome shots by Raven at
http://www.spiritofthekootenays.ca/v/2009+Nakusp+Music+Fest/
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Thank You All! The Nakusp Roots Music Society has completed another successful Must Fest – the 6th Annual Saddle Mountain High. This years’ lineup was probably the finest we ever had. About 14,000 guests attended this year’s 3-day show. Time has come again to remember the many supporters who gave us encouragement and helped us with the production of the…
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Sunday’s winner was Sean Allen of Dublin, Ireland who won $1930. Saturday’s winner - Bobbi Joduin of Golden, B.C. won $1476.50. Friday’s winner was Tony Ventresco of Vernon who won $685!
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1st Prize Olympus Stylus Touch 10 MP Digital Camera Jaime-Lynn Bryant 2nd Prize Garmin nuvi 260 Portable GPS Barb Towle 3rd Prize iPod shuffle 4GB - silver - engraved Cylynne Edgelow-Abdullah Wed & Thur 1st Prize $150 Gift Certificate from Halcyon Hot Springs Dave Horrey 2nd Prize Nakusp Music Fest Hoodie Dawn Montgomery Friday - Day Shift 1st Prize Nakusp…
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Selected and Approved Shows from the Nakusp Music Festival. Nakusp Music Festival retains the right to change times and content. All start times are approximate as this is an outdoor event. We wish to Thank Ustream for providing the streaming service.... Copyright Nakusp Music Festival 2009 http://www.nakuspmusicfest.ca/ Here’s The Link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nakus-music-festival#more Bands that will be allowing Ustream broadcast: Friday Hip…
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We’ll be presenting 5 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees!!!
Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) ; Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty of the Yardbirds ; Gregg Rolie and Mike Carabello ofthe Gregg Rolie Band (formerly of Santana). There are still tickets available at the special rate - call now!!!!
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Colin James, Trooper, Emerson Drive, Greg Rolie Band, Sweet, Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd ~ Check the artist schedule for more info on the 21 bands that will be performing at this year’s festival!!
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2nd Place - Coralee Watkins; ... 3rd Place - Christine Gladue; ...4th Place - Dani Jenkins; ...Tied for 5th were Shannon Beck and Lori Hess.
Congratulations all and thanks for participating!!!!
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Get in on a good deal now & buy your tickets at the reduced rate until June 30th!!!
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Starting a few days before the festival there will be fringe programming for everyone!!! Entertainers will include Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dolls Burlesque show starting on Tuesday night. Check the Fringe Entertainment/Family Programming Schedule for more information!
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We are looking for groups that are trying to raise money for their cause - there are a number of areas that we could use your assistance and in return we will donate $$. If you are looking for more information, please contact Joleen or Michele. Local groups call 250.265.2141. Out of town groups call 1-877-265-5565.
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2008 Early Bird prize winners:
1st Prize Sanyo Xacti Waterproof Digital CameraCorder - winner worked in Beer Tickets
2nd Prize IPod with dock and speakers - winner worked in VIP & Main Beer Tickets
3rd Prize Fujifilm J10 8.2MP Digital Camera - winner worked in Merchandise
Deadline for Early Bird applications is May 15, 2009.
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Sorry to their fans, T.O.A.D. has decided on short notice to cancel Nakusp Music Fest and all July B.C. dates to go on tour with Motley Crue.
We are working hard on finding a new Sunday headliner ... stay tuned!
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There is still camping available, just not at these two locations. Call to reserve your space. Volunteers receive 1/2 price tenting!
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With tens of thousands of albums sold and hundreds of shows rocked, the word of mouth is spreading about Sweatshop Union’s style of conscious lyrics, highly musical beats, and high energy live shows that far surpass the average hip hop concert. Campaigning to create awareness for their fourth album Water Street, Sweatshop are embarking on their most extensive phase of…
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In 1988, Colin exploded onto the music scene as young guitar-slinger from Regina with a sound reminiscent of the great blues masters but at the same time uniquely his own. In the years since his debut, Colin has dealt out multi-platinum rock albums, best selling big band records and chart topping singles. He has been called to the podium no…
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The rapid-fire style, built on the call and response of gospel, was fashioned and pioneered by Sam and became the trademark of the duo. Songs like Hold On I’m Coming, I Thank You, When Something Is Wrong With My Baby, Soul Sister, Brown Sugar, Wrap It Up and his monster hit Soul Man catapulted them up both the Pop and…
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Are you outgoing, enthusiastic and organized? We are looking for an energetic and reliable individual to host the 2009 Nakusp Music Festival! To apply, submit a 3 - 10 minute video showcasing your emceeing skills, no previous experience is necessary! Deadline is March 2/09. Competition is open to locals and out-of-towners. Must be 19 or older to apply - benefits…
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We need assistance in a number of areas including site set-up/takedown, box office, parking, volunteer centre and the beergardens. The benefits are great - wknd pass, food and beverages, free t-shirt, 1/2 price tenting adjacent to the site, and the chance to win amazing prizes. Daily draws for volunteers include big screen t.v., weekend getaways, iPods, Wii game consoles, etc! …
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Two acclaimed British Invasion bands, are now confirmed to play. The Troggs are known for their hits including “Wild Thing”, “Love is All Around” and “With a Girl Like You”. The Yardbirds hits include, “For Your Love”, “I’m a Man”, and “Heart Full of Soul”. We are still determining which afternoons The Yardbirds and The Troggs will play. Check back…
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Blues Traveler will being headlining on Saturday night, more information soon!!!
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Thank you to all our 2010 Sponsors ~ we could not do it without you.
Please email if you are interested in receiving sponsorship application information.
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In the days leading up to music festival there will be entertainment for visitors of all ages. We will have more information soon!!! If you are planning on attending the festival, consider coming early to start your vacation in Nakusp and join us for some fun times!!
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Gregg Rolie is confirmed to perform on Sunday during the festival at 4:30 pm.Gregg Rolie is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular, multi-platinum many times over super groups that indeed
are, SANTANA and JOURNEY. In 1998, the world class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the original Santana band.
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The overflow camping area has sold out of campsites.
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Ticket prices are now under the category of “Early Bird”.
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Phone in your order or stop by the office to get in on the Christmas special ... we have sold more tickets in the first two days than we sold last year in the first two days!
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