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First Saturday Celtic party with Cod Gone Wild
Downtown Kimberley will be partying to the Celtic rhythms of Cod Gone Wild on Saturday night, August 2, as the First Saturday celebration of arts, culture, and heritage draws to a close.
This Western Canadian Celtic band will be in concert on the outdoor stage at Centre 64 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair and their dancing shoes and come down to join the party.
Cod Gone Wild is a modern Celtic roots, rock band from the Okanagan Valley. Led by Newfoundlander Andrew Mercer on lead vocals and guitar, the band plays a unique western Canadian take on traditional Celtic music with driving rhythms and tight vocal harmonies. Mercer made his name in Newfoundland with his first band, Ocean Skye, which was nominated for a couple of music awards in his home province.
Cod’s drummer is Chad “Rhino” Carter who learned his music in Saudi Arabia and was playing for productions by the age of 10. His experience with heavy alternative rock, jazz, fusion, reggae, and funk brings a unique groove to the band’s Celtic sound.
Fiddler Anjuli Otter is a young Okanagan bred, classically trained violinist who has already performed throughout Canada and India as a soloist and orchestra member. She has recorded in many music genres including rock, country, jazz, bluegrass, and Indo Western fusion. She brings a youthful energy and creativity to Cod Gone Wild.
Ray Kawano, bass guitar, is also Lake Country bred. He has played in various country, rock, and jazz bands throughout B.C. and his solid timing compliments the songs and Celtic rhythms of Cod Gone Wild.
At its last appearance in Kimberley Cod Gone Wild drew an enthusiastic response from its audience. The band’s high energy sets feet tapping and its Celtic melodies and rhythms increase the pulse of even the most phlegmatic listener. The concert will be preceded from 5 to 7:30 by a barbeque and the bar will remain open throughout the concert. Admission is by donation with entry gates off Deer Park Avenue and Wallinger Avenue. Don’t miss this party!
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