THE TREWS
The achievements of rock ‘n’ roll heavyweights, The Trews, are many and mighty, highlighted by multiple radio hits, drawn from seven critically acclaimed studio albums plus several EPs, a pair of live records, and a retrospective. Comprised of lead vocalist/guitarist Colin MacDonald, lead guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, drummer Chris Gormley, and keyboardist Jeff Heisholt, The Trews have been one of Canada’s most successful rock bands of the past decade, earning 19 Top 10 Rock radio singles (including two #1’s) and multiple Gold & Platinum certified albums. The band has also received multiple East Coast Music Awards, a CIMA Road Gold Award, an Independent Music Award (US) in 2009 for Best Rock / Metal Song, and numerous JUNO Award nominations. The Trews have played thousands of shows worldwide, on their own as well as supporting the Rolling Stones, KISS, Robert Plant, Guns ‘n Roses, Aerosmith, Weezer, Mumford & Sons, Bruce Springsteen, Switchfoot and more. The Trews introduced their magnetic and massive sound on their 2003 full-length debut album, House Of Ill Fame. Drawing on rock, pop, punk, and metal, the band took over Canadian Radio with “Not Ready to Go.” Twenty years and a Canadian Platinum certification later, the songs still pack their original punch. Now, the album that kickstarted their incredible career will be re-released as a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set on November 24th 2023.
The Young ‘uns
The Young’uns have been performing all over Western Canada for 34 years. Brad Krauza and Tim Reardon, along with several drummers over the years, have become a staple part of the Thompson/Okanagan Music Scene, performing at weddings to pubs and festivals almost every weekend of the year and have been well known as one of the busiest and hardest working cover bands in the Thompson/Okanagan. Tim Reardon – Guitar/Vocals Brad Krauza – Bass/Vocals Matt Rands – Drums/Vocals
Sparrow Blue
Sparrow Blue was formed in St. Albert, AB, Canada with members Des Parks(vocals), Jon Dombroski (guitar), Liam Holm (drums), Russell McCann (percussion), Chad Plamondon (guitar) and Caden Doyle (bass). Inspired by the old school roots of Rock & Roll, Sparrow Blue has developed their own classic sound coining the term Real Thick Rock & Roll. With influences such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin and Mountain, the band’s hard-rock music and high-energy performances are sure to bring fire to any stage.
Sparrow Blue has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Finger Eleven, The Sheepdogs, Default, The Dirty Nil, The Watchmen, Wide Mouth Mason, Rick Springfield, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Wild, The Lazys, The StandStills, Tommy Tutone, Five Alarm Funk, Nightseeker, Supersuckers and more. The band has played many notable festivals in the Canada area such as Taste of Edmonton, Taste of Calgary, Edmonton RockFest, Kamloops Oktoberfest, Together Again Music Fest and many more. The band has also just finished a successful Canada wide tour in the late summer/early fall of 2023. Sparrow Blue has just released their latest single “Hold Me Down” which was recorded in their own home studio called “The Blue Room”.
Linus
LINUS has been around for approximately 16 years and a few different versions with the lineup of players but always consistent with the passion to bring great musicians together for some incredible nights of live music. At a high point we were one of the busiest cover bands in the Thompson/Okanagan, performing 6 gigs per week throughout the summer months in the Okanagan Valley in many of the local pubs & clubs as well as festival and many private events. We are very proud to have a well versed and talented crew of players for every performance and pride ourselves in the versatility we have brought to every show no matter what the lineup was over the years and have a setlist that covers just about every genre.