Community Arts Programming
2023 LINEUP
July 7
LATIN PSYCH FUSION
LOS DUENDES
Infectious tropical rhythms intertwined with spicy Latin melodies designed to make people feel uplifted and groove. The term “Psych Cumbia” sums up what Los Duendes perform: topicalized Andean guitar, Jazz, Cumbia, Salsa and Soulful House giving birth to a whole new danceable musical universe.
July 14 (DOUBLE HEADER)
FOLK / BLUEGRASS
HIGH & LOW
High & Low is a duo from Hope, BC featuring Benjamin Neufeld and Tim Larson. You may have seen them play their sweet bluegrass-tinged-folk at the Grace Baptist Church. High & Low will perform for 30 minutes ahead of The Unbuckled Band, starting at 6:30pm.
July 14 (DOUBLE HEADER)
COUNTRY
THE UNBRANDED BAND
From honky tonks to dive bars, The Unbranded are an original country band formed in the farm lands of Chilliwack B.C. Influenced by the Bakersfield sound of California and the attitude from the outlaws in Texas. Writing original songs from personal experiences.
July 21
BLUES
GERALD CHARLIE & THE BLACK OWL BLUES BAND
Gerald Chalrie & The Black Owl Blues band play great blues. They play original blues tunes and are a real crowd pleaser. They have performed festivals, conventions, weddings, private functions of all kinds, and many concerts. This band is a must see for blues lovers.
July 28
COVERS
HOT LUCY
Hot Lucy’s features seasoned professionals whose live performance is raw, high energy, powerful, dynamic and exciting. With their unique chemistry, every live performance is a little edgy, a little risky, and a lot of awesome. Get ready for vintage hits from the past and current hip music of today.
August 11
SINGER SONGWRITER / POP
ASHLEY PATER
Internationally charting, Vancouver (via Hope) Pop singer Ashley Pater touches the hearts of her listeners through her music. Ashley’s award-winning songwriting combined with her soulful sultry voice, draws you into her story. Ashley achieved global editorial playlisting with her newest releases. If you like pop, this show will be sure to impress!
August 18
ROCK 'N' ROLL
SISTER SPEAK
Back by popular demand, last year's highest voted performer Sister Speak returns to woo you with her warm, uplifting, and thought-provoking music. This hard working artist has been touring the globe since 2014, meaning they are professional grade musicians who perform together tightly.
August 25
ROCK 'N' ROLL / COVERS
THE ROSETONES
The Rosetones are a newly formed band lead by Rose Ouimet and inspired by Bob Dylan, Bonnie Rait, and her parents Janet and Roadhouse Dave. Born and raised in Hope, she has been singing since she spoke at the age of one. The show promises to be danceable and diverse! She has performed extensively around the lower mainland in jams and at shows, including the Dewdney's Church of the Sunday Jam.