Nakusp Music Fest Returns for Eighth Year of Quality Music and Entertainment !!!
May 04, 2011
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 of Upper Arrow Lake, alpine scenery, and friendly small-town hospitality, Nakusp Music Fest is the place to be this July.
The action kicks off on July 15 (Friday) and goes for three straight days of classic rock, modern rock, blues and country on two separate stages with the Doobie Brothers, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Soul Asylum, Spirit of the West, Honeymoon Suite, the Sheepdogs, Spencer Davis Group, Canned Heat, Grapes of Wrath, Savoy Brown featuring Kim Simmonds, the Pack A.D., ODDS, Gary Hoey, Mobadass, the Alan Kirk Band, the Perms, the Led Zeppelin Show, Serotonin Crush, and Tambura Rasa.
In addition to the terrific music lineup, Nakusp Music Fest provides on-site entertainment and amenities for the entire family at the festival site in downtown Nakusp. Vendor Village provides a wide variety of food, crafts, souvenirs, and entertainers of all types roam the grounds interacting with concertgoers. Our Kid Zone has arts and crafts, bounce castle, facepainting, San Francisco Rush and lots more. Refresh yourself in our 2,000-seat Bavarian beer garden - drink selection includes beer, light beer, selection of coolers and ciders, New this year, we carry red and white wine as well as cans of rum/cola, rye/cola and lime/tequila. Giant LCD video screens, VIP meet-and-greets, and contests for concertgoers add to the interactive festival experience.
Between the great music, beautiful location, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s no wonder Nakusp Music Fest continues to entertain thousands of fans each year. Readers of RV West have voted Nakusp Music Fest their favourite festival to attend for the past two years. Camping is available throughout the village within easy access to the downtown venue. Shuttle bus access is provided to campers as well. Single-day, two-day, weekend, and VIP passes, and camping information are available at nakuspmusicfest.ca. Get your tickets at special Early Bird prices while you still can!
Founded in 2004, the Nakusp Music Fest is governed by the Nakusp Roots Music Society, a non-profit society dedicated to bringing world-class music and family entertainment programming to the Arrow Lakes region. The festival is produced by Octopus Productions, Inc., a Nakusp, BC-based entertainment company specialising in festival, concert and corporate event promotion.
Press Contact: Colleen Matchett
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Phone: 1.250.265.2141 or 1.877.265.5565
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