ABSOLUTE | OPUS

MICHAEL Mc DONALD Mission Hill Summe r Conce rt Se rie s

His soulful voice has previously landed him with such mega-stars as The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross and Kenny Loggins. The list of collaborations goes on and on over a career that has been very prominent. Van Halen, Patti Labelle, Toto, Joni Mitchell and Aretha Franklin are a few more names on Michaels storied list. He has been a part of a long history of awards and nominations including “Record of the Year”, “Song of the Year”, “Best Pop Vocal”, “Best R&B Song” and the accolades keep going on and on. Truly a musical icon playing in the vineyards of the Okanagan!

July 21st Mission Hill Summer Concert Series Mission Hill Family Estate West Kelowna, BC.

JIM CUDDYCrush Dec k Conce rt AT Fitzpa tric k Family Vineya rds

One of Canada’s most celebrated and decorated musicians, Jim Cuddy will take the stage in the Okanagan, treating lucky on lookers to another amazing evening of music and wine! The Blue Rodeo frontman has received The Order of Canada and is a 13 time JUNO Award winner. For three decades, Jim Cuddy has played the soundtracks to many Canadian lives and summer music playlists. His devotion to song-writing, passionate pursuit and indelible sound and style clearly sets him apart! You just can’t beat over-looking the lake and taking in the master of Canadian folk rock.

July 19th Crush Deck Concert Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards Peachland, BC.

BUFFY SAINTE MARIE AT Vernon and Distric t Perfo rmin g Arts Cen tre

Another legend takes the stage… Buffy Sainte Marie has been a trailblazer since day one! The Cree singer / songwriter has also been a “disruptor of the status quo”. Her life skills and musical skills have collided and that combination has made her a unique force in Canada and the music industry. She has collaborated with many famous faces in music and written songs that have been sung and recorded by such legends as Joe Cocker, Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin. She is an icon, tirelessly spending her entire life focusing on creating music, Indigenous leadership and humanitarian achievements.

September 23rd Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Vernon, BC.

SLOAN AT Cleland Comm uni ty THEATR E

This epic Canadian rock quartet was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Gaining notoriety in the early 90’s with their first full-length album “Smear” they campaigned to fit nicely between melodic rock and grunge. A timeless sound that has been eaten up by Canadians from sea to shining sea! Sloan has been rewarded by the music industry with nine nominations and one win, when they captured a JUNO Award for Best Alternative Album titled One Chord to Another. With 12 albums under their belts, you will not be “underwhelmed” with their alternative library.

October 26 Cleland Community Theatre Penticton, BC.

RASCAL FLATTS Conce rt at So uth Okana gan Even ts Cen tre

With 12 albums and 14 number one hits under theirs belts, Rascal Flatts have long since officially hit super stardom! They have won over 40 awards and graced stages all over the globe. It is abilities like razor sharp vocals and expert musicianship that have helped them create songs that have shaped lives for country music fans, and all of country music for that matter. Like many country music acts, Rascal Flatts made their meteoric rise from the bar in Nashville Tennessee. The band instantly gelled one night when the band members unknowingly played a set together. Since then the have been prominent leaders in the country music scene.

October 30th Penticton, BC.