music

live music review archives


in pictures and words

major stars and local heros

if you're looking for a blast from the past by reading reviews and looking at photos from past concerts, festivals and other gigs around Kelowna, this page is for you.

as we build this page out, we are also rolling out our "From The Vault" series in which we'll republish some of our older reviews, annotated with reflections and recollections about the event. Join us at The Vault to go back to the days when live bands toured the earth.

2020

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Zoe Marie Welch at The Vibrant Vine

Zoe Marie Welch Delivers Stylistic Vibes at the Vine and Makes an Impression
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2019

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Barb Samuel in Rock Me Baby | Photo copyright (c) 2018 Miles Overn Photography

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Rock Me Baby at Creekside Theatre

Samuel led the audience through a whirlwind tour of several decades of music from across a diverse set of musical styles
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Arkells at Prospera Place

Time Shifting Tuesday Into Saturday Night Creates Near Perfect Concert Experience
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Colin James at Kelowna Community Theatre

James scorches the KCT stage, delivering everything you could possibly want in a blues rock conert and more
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Sue Foley at Salmon Arm Roots & Blues

Foley somehow blew the roof off an outdoor festival
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Mother Mother at Kelowna Community Theatre

Delivered a visual experience tightly tied to the sonic happening
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2018

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Carlos Santana in Kelowna | Photo copyright (c) 2018 Miles Overn Photography

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John Mellencamp at Prospera Place

A true artists’ artist who possesses a keen awareness of and connection with the common man
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Jann Arden at Kelowna Community Theatre

Jann Arden, on this night, delivered something truly approaching perfection
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Brett Kissel at Kelowna Community Theatre

Yet another stellar country music performance from Brett Kissel on his We Were That Song tour
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Jesse Cook at Kelowna Community Theatre

Easily one of the best performances this reviewer has seen anywhere in North America in recent memory
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Mavis Staples at Kelowna Community Theatre

Absolutely a tour-de-force performance
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Santana at Prospera Place

A night filled with great songs played with ridiculous musical virtuosity, deep passion, and clearly evident joy from every band member
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