She is a Juno Award-winning, multi-platinum record selling, American-Canadian rock singer-songwriter, poet, cartoonist, and actress. She has toured Europe, the United States, and Canada as a headlining act, and has performed on bills with Snoop Dogg, Billy Idol, Dido, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Chrissie Hynde, the Foo Fighters, the Cult and many more. She recorded a version of “I Saw…
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Eric Burdon, Faith Hill, Chris Isaak, Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5, Train’s Pat Monahan, Ronnie Spector, Fefe Dobson, and Peter Wolf and “surprise guests” are all scheduled to perform at this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year, those performers are set to honor current inductee class ABBA, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies,…
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You will be entered in a draw to win: Grand Prize: Three day stay for up to six people at the Mon Reposa Luxury Penthouse in Kelowna, B.C. + Dinner Cruise on the Executive Boardroom for up to 6 people + Limosine Service to and from houseboat/penthouse. Check out the Prize! 2nd Prize: One dinner cruise for up to six…
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Grand Prize: Kayla Rheaume - 4 wknd passes, 4 VIP passes + meals, Free onsite park and camp 2nd : Mandie Lust - 1 wknd pass plus VIP Lounge pass 3rd : Ramona Shaw - 1 wkd pass 4th : Marty LeClair - Sat or Sun pass 5th : Michael MacNeill - $50 Merch Voucher Email //= 0; i=i-1){ if…
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You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Two giants of Canadian rock, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, are back together again and ready to take care of business. BACHMAN & TURNER will be preforming Saturday, July 17th, at Nakusp Music Fest 2010!!!!! “Takin’ Care of Business”, “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet”, “Let It Ride”,“Roll On Down the Highway”, “Hey You”, “Blue Collar”,…
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Selling for $3 each or 2/$5 - stop by the office or phone us is you’d like one!!!
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For the 4th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards - our festival won under the category : “Favourite event or festival to attend with your RV BC”!!
RVwest surveyed their readers—the keenest RVers in Western Canada—to determine their RVing favourites.
You can view all results at http://www.rvwest.com/readerschoice/
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Their hits include “Wasting My Time” and “Deny”. Their new record, Comes and Goes was released in September 2009 via EMI Canada Records. The album was released on September 29, 2009 in Canada. The first single is “All Over Me.” The second single, “Little Too Late”, was released in Canada on August 25th.
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We are creating an Official Nakusp Music Fest souvenir book spanning since the 1st annual festival in 2004. Inside the book are descriptions of the conception of the annual festival and the memories of festival visitors and staff. Not to mention over 80 pages of beautiful photos and design. Tap into your memory for reminiscences of your experiences at the…
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The Canadian rock band, The Trews, are coming to Music Fest http://www.thetrewsmusic.com! Also coming is the Scottish Rock & Rollers, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee’s SIMPLE MINDS (1977-1985), best known for hits including Don’t you Forget About Me and Alive and Kicking We can’t wait to see Doc Walker who were honored with Country Album of the Year (’Beautiful Life’)…
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Losin’ Lately Gambler, is the 6th album from Corb Lund, Alberta’s acclaimed, alternative country star. Produced by the noted Nashville drummer and vocalist Harry Stinson (of Marty Stuart’s Fabulous Superlatives), this is Lund’s first album on his new record label New West Records. Lund’s latest series of songs on Losin’ Lately Gambler, features a gallery of subjects drawn from real…
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Many hits including: “The House of the Rising Sun” · “See See Rider” - “I’m Crying” · “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” · “Bring It On Home to Me” · “We Gotta Get out of This Place” · “It’s My Life” · “Inside-Looking Out” · “Don’t Bring Me Down” · “Help Me Girl” · “When I Was Young” · “Good…
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There is still tenting available at these sites. There is also camping for RV’s available at NSS, tenting at NES, as well as a number of other local campsites. Call for more information!
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Please review the new rules and regulations in Camping and call 1.877.265.5565 to make your reservations! GENERAL INFORMATION • Camping is operated from 6 pm Thursday July 15th to 11:00 am Monday July 19th. • Check-in starts not earlier than 6:00 pm Thursday July 15th and 8:00 am Friday July 16th. • You must be checked out of your campsite…
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We are confirming the line-up for our 2010 Kick-Off Part on Friday, July 16:
The Mason Rack Band from Australia; power ska by Rude City Riot; Powder Blues Band and 54*40.
Other performances for Saturday and Sunday to be announced soon!
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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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There are no longer any camping sites available at the Skateboard Park camping area that is between the festival site and the public beach.
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She is a Juno Award-winning, multi-platinum record selling, American-Canadian rock singer-songwriter, poet, cartoonist, and actress. She…
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Eric Burdon, Faith Hill, Chris Isaak, Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5, Train’s Pat…
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