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Welcome y'all to the The Ol' Hoedown Throwdown with Vancouver's Stringband Sundae & Special Guests! Get ready for a boot-stompin', knee-slappin' good time on Friday August 30th, 2024 at the Brackendale Art Gallery. Join us for a night of live music, dancing, and good ol' fashioned fun. Grab your cowboy boots and hat, and come on down for a hoedown you won't soon forget!

Doors: 7pm

Band: 8pm

Tickets: 15 bones

Featuring:

Trent Freeman - Fiddle
Mark Kilianski - Guitar
Evie Laden - Banjo
Neal Evans - Bass
Peg Evans - Caller

We're open all day prior to event!

The boys from The Wells have really enjoyed the years since joining up in 2017. Fate brought this band together and they have never looked back. As a local cover band, they have had the distinguished honor of playing a range of gigs from weddings to café’s and everything in between. The accumulative experience spans many decades and various genre’s. Come for the live music, stay for the rocking good time.

NIKO - "For Some Time" A Full Length Album Release Party

Come join us for a night of music and celebration at the Brackendale Art Gallery as we release NIKO's highly anticipated full-length album, "For Some Time."

Doors: Open all Day

Event Start: 8:30pm

Tickets: Early $10 / General Admission $15

Niko Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YpJIEK3OJpPcq76lJKSBo?si=Moj-lZmcRfiwym2jnHrfIg

Niko Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0s8TdMN9P2cBMXD2s3zsQY?si=Q3_kdOaARy-2eoprJSv8gQ

Hailing from Vancouver, BC, Cousin Harley delivers a dynamic blend of rockabilly, swing, and hillbilly charm in every show. For 20 years, this trio has captivated international audiences with their electrifying performances, earning the nickname “Motorhead of Rockabilly” for their high-energy style.

Paul Pigat, the band’s charismatic frontman, combines a jazzman’s finesse with a rockabilly heart and a hobo’s soul. Despite his unassuming appearance, Pigat’s imaginative musical talent shines through, making Cousin Harley a powerful onstage alter ego. His diverse range across genres is remarkable, leaving fans to wonder why he isn’t a household name. Explore the world of Cousin Harley, Boxcar Campfire, and Paul Pigat for an unforgettable experience.

PWRUP is a Canadian tribute act embodying AC/DC’s rock n’ roll greatness. Since 2019, they’ve delivered authentic performances that capture the essence of AC/DC’s 70s and 80s sound. Catering to fans, PWRUP performs a range of hits from early classics to recent favorites. Vocalist John Kairis channels both Bon Scott’s charisma and Brian Johnson’s power, while lead guitarist Colin Wielenga electrifies as Angus Young. The rhythm section—bassist Tom Roche, rhythm guitarist Tim Wielenga, and drummer Ray A—provides a solid foundation. Known for their high-energy shows and precise detail, PWRUP offers an unforgettable AC/DC experience that keeps fans rocking all night.

Join Cory Weeds and his quartet for the launch of a new jazz series at The Brackendale Art Gallery. They’ll honor the legendary Canadian saxophonist Fraser MacPherson by performing some of his favorite tunes. This past April, Weeds' Cellar Music Group released "Fraser MacPherson: I Don't Have To Go Anywhere, I'm Already Here" by Guy MacPherson, Fraser’s son. The book offers an intimate portrait of MacPherson and explores Vancouver's golden age of nightlife, when musicians could thrive locally.

The BAG’s kitchen and bar will open at 5:30 for dinner before the show. Seating will be theatre-style, with chairs and tables available. For more details, visit Cory Weeds.

Valdy, born Valdemar Horsdal in Ottawa, has been a fixture in Canadian pop and folk music for nearly 40 years. Known for his warm storytelling and keen observation of life's moments, Valdy is celebrated for hits like "Play Me a Rock and Roll Song" and his engaging performances.

With almost half a million albums sold, Valdy boasts two Juno Awards (Folk Singer and Folk Entertainer of the Year), seven nominations, and four Gold albums.

Doors: 7:00 PM
Showtime: 7:30 PM

Presented by The Brackendale Art Gallery Society with support from The Vancouver Community Foundation, this seated, theatre-style event includes chairs with backs and possibly some tables. The kitchen and bar will be open before the show for dinner and drinks.