The Arts Council of the North Okanagan - along with the rest of BC and Canada - is celebrating 24 days of Arts & Culture. Arts and Culture is everywhere and for everyone, so let's celebrate our cultural and creative communities.
Danny’s music is regional. It’s steeped in his affection for his home in the hinterland, a blue collar town, the stink of the pulp mill, and everyday life in Northern BC. Bell's songs toe the line between tragedy and comedy.
Prepare yourself for an unparalleled Saturday night in Polson Park, Vernon BC at the Sundog Festival Kick-off weekend! We’ve curated a culturally diverse powerhouse lineup of musicians just for you. Get ready to dance the night away with beloved folk heroes, mind-bending psychedelic sounds, and the irresistible energy of some of BC’s finest jazz and funk bands. It's going to be a night to remember!
Musical Guests:
Danny Bell
Francis Baptiste
Coco Jafro
Saltwater Hank
Queer as Funk
Empanadas Ilegales
Five Alarm Funk – Saturday Night Festival Headliner
Baptiste’s sophomore LP is set to release in Summer of 2024. The new work continues to feature songs in the endangered language of Nsyilxcen. It also continues to explore themes of addiction and Indigenous identity in the face of estrangement and assimilation.
Emotionally expressive and improvisational, this electrified fusion band will lead you on an groovy journey from funk to soul, embodying Latin and African beats. The addition of Moroccan born, lead guitarist Amine Said’s musical roots provide an exclusive sound with the proven power to instantly synchronize your soul.
Saltwater Hank trio delivers a raucous performance that blends the sound of Rock ‘n Roll with the melodies & rhythmic complexity of his ancestors: the Ts’msyen, all with lyrics written entirely in his language, Sm’algya̱x.
Ricardo Perez guitar, effects and vocals, Daniel Hernandez Pinto bass, Jaime Millan guitar, Daniel Ruiz drums, percussion and vocals, Sangito Bigelow congas, Andrea Milagros percussion, and Jocelyn Waugh trumpet.
We are looking for people who are available to help with a variety of activities. Send us a note and share with us what skills you have to offer.
We are looking for people who are available to help with a variety of activities. Send us a note and share with us what skills you have to offer.