Rock Archives - Invermere Music Fest - Music Festival August 17-18, 2018

Mar
29th

WiL

Posted by Shawn Wernig in .

William Mimnaugh (stage name WiL) is a contemporary roots artist who makes his home on Vancouver Island, Canada. Known for his firey live show, enigmatic stage presence and mad skill with an acoustic guitar, the 47 year old front man (he tours with a drummer and a keyboardist) is also known for penning ‘Roam’ flagship […]

Mar
29th

Lion Bear Fox

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Vancouver’s Lion Bear Fox is three huge voices joined as one, telling the truth through compelling story, honest narrative and unbridled passion. Three men going to war onstage every night to share a message of hope, vulnerability and redemption. Lion Bear Fox is “a musical force of nature”, an “emotional awakening” that’s sure to “be […]

Mar
29th

Miesha and the Spanks

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Calgary’s clamor rock couple Miesha and The Spanks are wild with a touchy underbelly. Steadfast. In any case, with a solid craving for something new for the street. What’s more, wherever they meander: uproarious, shake, and roll. Envision Karen O in Jack White’s place on right on time White Stripes. Then again, Joan Jett fronting […]

Jun
8th

The Wet Secrets

Posted by Courtney Allen in .

Bandcamp The Wet Secrets The Wet Secrets are a six-piece rock ‘n roll gang fueled by a primal, fuzzy punk rock spirit, and steered by a love of slinky disco, art rock, 70’s horns and AM gold songwriting. They have a well-established reputation for a phenomenal, sweaty live show. Facebook Twitter

Jun
8th

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings

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Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Blackie and the Rodeo Kings originally formed in 1996 when Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing and Tom Wilson came together to record what was suppose to be a one- off tribute album to the great Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett. At the time, all three members were deeply committed to burgeoning […]

May
5th

JJ Shiplett

Posted by Deanne Abrams in .

Destined for a critically praised career ahead, JJ Shiplett’s is a true artist in every sense of the word. Rugged, raspy and reserved, bold in range and musical creativity, Shiplett’s alt-country sound has captured the attention of music fans across the country. “Shiplett offers songs that can make you believe in something in this hard […]

May
5th

Sean Cronin and Friends

Posted by Deanne Abrams in .

Cronin and Friends Invermere-born Sean Cronin was raised on Country, trained in Classical, steeped in Punk Rock, and brought to maturity as a Jazz musician. Cronin’s musical life is a testament to the diversity of his projects. The set “Cronin and Friends” will feature styles ranging from folk to jazz to rock n roll. “He’s […]

Apr
27th

Bend Sinister

Posted by Shawn Wernig in .

Bend Sinister Bend Sinister of Vancouver BC have evolved through numerous styles and absorbed a plethora of influences to become a band so refreshingly original that the struggle to categorize them is a losing battle. All we know is that they love playing. And more and more people are finding out that they love listening. […]

Apr
27th

HighKicks

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The MF’n HIGH KICKS Influenced by beer and love, this Calgary duo will fill us up with honest to goodness, sweaty, sing-along fuzz rock. “These guys are stoopid good, just rockin’ the shit out of it. Amazing.” – youtube user gaucoin13 Facebook BandCamp Twitter

Apr
26th

Big Eli B Blues Band

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Big Eli B We are the Big Eli Blues Band, a Hard Blues/Rock group based out of the Columbia Valley. We have one studio album so far and have been playing music in the area for years. The group consists of Big Eli B on vocals, and guitar, Marty Beingessner on Bass and Dave Shaw […]