The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in beautiful Gyro Park from June 26 to August 14. Regular Music in the Park Nights start at 6:15 with the headliner at 7:00 pm.
To make the season even more fun, we will see the return of the popular Night Markets on July 17 and August 14 as we once again collaborate with Trail's Incredible Farmers Market. These awesome events bring the community together for Music, Food, Beer Garden and Farmers Market. These special events run from 5-8:30 pm.
And we have two new events. The Friday night Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party on August 8 will feature DJs and dance-heavy music from Apollo Suns our headliners. Happening from dusk ‘til dark from 7-9:30 pm admission is $10 at the door for this no alcohol event recommended for ages 15 and up. On July 24, RemarkABILITY Fest, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots, will provide unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community.
FREE shuttle buses run from 5:30 -9:00 from Trail Safeway and Trail Arena at July 17, 24 and August 14 events.
Music in the Park Schedule
Thurs. June 26: Trail Maple Leaf Band’s 30 to 40 band members will play tunes that delight everyone including concert band pieces, show tunes and movie medleys and marches Trail Pipe Band will engage the audience playing pipe band favourites from their huge repertoire. They will be joined by guests the B. McJones Highland Dancers for Scottish piping and dancing.
Thurs. July 3 Truckvancar is a five-piece, Alt. Soul, Reggae, Rock band out of Rossland and Trail B.C. They play original music and cover tunes that they make their own for a groovy fusion of rock, reggae and everything in between. Tina Leon is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who draws her inspiration from the Motown generation and the soul music of the last decades for a colorful musical journey through jazzy, funk, and pop rhythms with rich and enchanting melodies.
Thurs., July 10 Shuffle Demons have a unique and unmistakable sound. A trademark fusion of jazz, funk, blues, and rap with finely crafted compositions from all five band members. Stubbs and the are rooted in Rossland. This 5-piece plays crowd-pleasing covers and independent original and theatrical music with lyrics in 10 different languages.
Thurs., July 17: The Night Market
Twin Fiddles and Friends have been Castlegar Fiddle camp Instructors and playing MITP for 20 years. Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy and two more instructors (tbc) will play Canadian Old Time Fiddle Music. features favourites of the fiddling world JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe, whose distinctive original tunes are written in the twin fiddle style with lead and harmony lines that reflect their shared love for traditional fiddle music,
Mimi Obanswain is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Ontario of French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki) heritage. Her story-driven, ethereal music whisks you away with uplifting melodies that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments.
Meredith Moon plays unique, non-traditional folk with her finger-style guitar, piano, lap dulcimer and clawhammer banjo complementing her lyrical storytelling.
Thurs., July 24: RemarkABILITY (Celebrating Inclusion and Diverse community in Partnership with Diverse Family Roots)
Rock Squad is a 4-piece band covering classic rockers from the past that will rock your socks off! The band was formed after two members Luc Picard (drums) and Marshall (Guitar) met at Autism BC during one of their Awareness Events. Joining them in Andrew MacFarlane on lead guitar and dean on bass.
Rhythm by Nature will run 20-minute drumming workshops at 5:15, 6:00 and 6:45 where you will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques. No experience needed. All ages friendly.
Thurs., July 31 Kim Churchill is an Australian singer-songwriter who brings a distinctive presence to the stage. Kim is known for his laidback folk style, often described as "ocean-side blues." Shooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences.
Thurs., August 7 Tenise Marie Trio - Tenise Marie is a multi-instrumentalist based in Nelson, whose original music pairs soulful vocals with acoustic guitar, piano, and oud, crafting a unique blend of Western and Eastern folk music, reflective of her own heritage. John Reischman and The Jaybirds play a stylish take on bluegrass that blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music.
Friday, August 8: Music in the Dark
DJ TBA
Apollo Suns is a 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba that fuses jazz, rock and psychedelic music to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind.
Thurs., August 14: Night Market
Bella Cat is a dynamic and soulful vocalist whose electrifying performances blend R&B, funk, blues, hip-hop, and pop for an unforgettable, immersive and thrilling experience.
The Latin Lovers are seven extremely dynamic musicians from The Slocan who play Latin Fusion. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers, they invite the audience to participate by adding harmonies and playing shakers.
So, bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a Summer of live music in the park!
Admission is by donation - $3 per person minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council's programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30! You may buy a pass at trail-arts.com by clicking on any of the Music in the Park events and clicking the “Buy” button. Or buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card.
Please note that entrance for Music in the Dark is $10.
This show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, the Government of Canada, Kootenay Savings, City of Trail, Columbia Basin Trust, Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, HUB International and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.