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14th Steamboat Mountain Music Festival July 4 to 6
Steamboat Mountain Music Festival is an affordable, family-friendly, outdoor celebration that has become a signature summer event for Edgewater.
The 14th Annual Steamboat is all set for the weekend of July 4-5-6.
On Friday, July 4 the festivities begin with five sequential Porch Parties at various locations around town. Each party will feature a different local performer.
The first of the parties will be at the Edgewater Par 3 Golf Course at 4 p.m. where Cranbrook artist Maddisun will open up the series of parties.
From there, participants will be directed to the other locations around Edgewater, where porches will present Radium’s Brad and Lori Lawrence, Calgary singer-songwriter Curtis Butala, Invermere’s family band The O’Sullivans, and a new Columbia Valley group Pulp Friction.
The final gathering will wrap with an acoustic jam circle. Everyone is invited to bring their instruments and join in the joy of the jam.
Saturday, July 5 will be packed with non-stop music from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., followed by a dance party in the Community Hall featuring the popular Columbia Valley band Rockinomix.
The Main Stage line-up this year includes some renowned visiting artists, and many Columbia Vally artists as well.
Valdy will be the festival’s most long-distance guest. This beloved Canadian singer-songwriter is coming to us from his home on Salt Spring Island. Born Valdemar Horsdal in Ottawa, Valdy has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for nearly forty years.
In his long career, he has released thirteen albums, and he has earned many accolades, including two Juno awards.
Known for his heart-felt lyrics and friendly, folky, story-telling style, Valdy has won the hearts of fans all over the country.
Trena & the Kimberley Crew come from closer to home. Trena Rasmussen, an emerging Canadian artist and songwriter, has become a country sensation.
With multiple award nominations and wins, chart-topping singles, and captivating music videos, Trena is poised to leave an indelible mark on the world of independent country music with her authentic and soulful sound.
Ethan Askey & the Elevators present original rock, rhythm and blues music from the Kootenays to the world. Steady international radio play has earned them a Top 50 Canada Albums chart position (Roots Music Report) for 150-plus weeks.
Their powerful sounds of electric harmonica, slide guitar, and vocal harmonies draw their audience into tasty tales of faraway places, love gone wrong, and whistling past the graveyard. This band also can reinvent ‘80s pop music as barn-burning boogie for the dancers like no one’s business!
Mark Lorenz, a well-known artist from Airdrie Alberta, has released seven albums, and 12 national and international radio singles, as well as numerous music videos. Throughout his extensive career, Mark has performed for crowds from 50 – 75,000 people, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic and engaging live performer.
Mark’s dedication to his craft continues to resonate with fans old and new, making him a respected and well sought after artist in the country music scene.
Barbwire & Binder Twine is a new band fronted by two local Brisco residents, Christa McKergow and Kyle Mosure. Their rural vibe and diverse musical backgrounds give them a range of interests and styles that flow from jazz classics to country and rock. They are joined by renowned local musicians Marty Beingessner on guitar, Kevin Olson on guitar, John MacRobbie on bass, and Dave Shaw on drums. (Pictured above).
The Radium Project is a musical adventure of Folk, Rock, Blues and determination! Members of the band are:Sylvia Power on vocals and guitar; Dave Drouin on bass and keys; Matt Shelson on drums; Mike Shelson on guitar and bass; and Jesse Couvillon on guitar.
These artists bring their original, collaborative creations to life in a witty style that intrigues and delights listeners. They have appeared at several local venues, most recently the Radius Rhythms & Riffs Festival.
The Spruce Tops are Wayne Giles and Warren Nuevomen, two multi-instrumentalists who share a common interest in both traditional Celtic and Bluegrass music. From there, they have branched off into new genres, always challenging themselves to learn new music.
Their sets incorporate various fiddle, guitar, tenor-banjo, and mandolin styles that keep the audience guessing which traditional style they’ll whip out next. The Spruce Tops radiate their love of traditional music from around the world.
Hard Drive is an interprovincial road-tested band with a versatile set list based in Blues and Classic Rock. Edgewater/Calgary guitar and lap steel wiz Russ Brent is joined by guitar and bass virtuosos Zoran Kosic and Chad Holtzman, pulsed along by Andrzej Ryszka on drums.
Wherever they perform, this band’s intense, irresistible energy drives audiences to gear up and dance.
The Intended is a powerful seven-piece R&B band with a dynamic horn section. This Cranbrook band includes: Randy Marchi on vocals, trumpet, trombone and guitar; Shinobu Murata on trumpet and trombone, Ed Johnson on drums, vocals and harmonica; Murf Martin on bass and vocals; Tim Plait on piano and vocals; Larry Dureski on alto, tenor, baritone sax, and flute; Greg Gomola on lead guitar and vocals. They create an unforgettable blend of old-school cool with modern energy.
The festival’s Tweener Stage will feature short sets between Main Stage acts by emerging artists Samuel Khoran, Kiley McKergow, Kira Beattie, James Sullivan, Agustus Boyer. Agustus and Kiley are 2024 Carol Wilkie Memorial Steamboat Mountain Bursary recipients.
A-Muse Troupe is a cirque-improv collective from Golden dedicated to the positive power of play. They and their amazing puppets, engage kids with costume and spectacle. They’ll be pranking and parading around the festival grounds, looking for – and creating – fun!
On Sunday, July 6, starting at 11 a.m., three music workshops Valdy, Ethan Askey, and Mark Lorenz will run at Edgewater All Saints Churchyard.
Early-Bird tickets for the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival are available online, at www.Eventbrite.ca and in person at many local outlets around the Valley: Arrowhead Brewery, Circle Café, and Candyland in Invermere, at Far Out Gear in Radium, at Pip’s Country Store and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 in Edgewater, and at Brisco General Store.
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Steamboat Mountain Music Festival
