Some of Nelson's finest ring in Canada Day
Canada Day w/ Brian Rosen & The WhatNow, Drive If You Must @ The Royal, Friday, July 1 at 7 pm Just $10 at the doorJoin in for a Canada Day Celebration like no other. There’s a full line-up of some of Nelson's finest acts to keep you moving all night long. The night will feature Brian Rosen and the WhatNow, Drive if You...
ArtWalk: Back in the high life again
Nelson’s premier arts festival is back for its 23rd year. The Grand Opening will be held on July 22 with an extravaganza of music, sand-sculpting and chalk artists, in addition to the wonderful work on display in a large variety of downtown Nelson venues.Running for six weeks until Sept. 2, Nelson’s ArtWalk offers area artists...
Dustin Bentall shoots his way back into the West Kootenay
This week at The Royal on Baker. Magic Bus with Dubconscious Tuesday, June 28, show time 10 pm It's a DJ smash up every Tuesday. This week the reggae vibes and hard beats of Dubconscious. No cover. Blue King Brown Wednesday, June 29, show time 9:30 pm Tickets $20 advance, $25 day of show available at www.liveattheroyal.com,...
Genre-defying mix tapes and four-turntable performances
Wood n Soo@ The Spiritbar, Saturday, June 25, 10 p.m. Only $5 at the door.Known for their genre-defying mix tapes and four-turntable performances, DJs Wood ‘n’ Soo have proven time and again their ability to rock just about any crowd that’s put before them. Since joining forces in 2004 they have attained a world wide cult...
Spreading the wealth: numerous Nelson artists, culture groups nail down funding
Nelson Poetry Slam, Horsefly Magazine and Oxygen Art Centre were some of the Nelson groups that were successful in landing one of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance arts and culture grants.Of the 133 arts, culture and heritage projects — including the Nelson and District Arts Council — received a total of $555,000 in...
A unique perspective contrary to the stereo-typical urban artist
SonReal @ The Spiritbar, Friday, June 25, 10 p.m.Tickets: $5 at the doorWith his humbling attitude and social awareness, SonReal brings a distinctive quality to the Hip-Hop genre. The Vancouverite’s mature self-understanding compels him to create a unique perspective contrary to the stereo-typical urban artist. His lyrics...
The recipe for a successful MarketFest is simple and ready to eat this Friday
Take 100 vendors, mix in two live stages and sprinkle in healthy doses of music, dancers and some artisans and you have the first 2011 version of MarketFest.This Friday the famous family friendly frolic will feature the diversity of the Kootenay region, encouraging the use of local goods. MarketFest (6-10:30 p.m.) returns to...
The area’s undeniable beauty claims another victim
Fun, interactive and uplifting, Oso Simple’s shows are a treat for young and old. Oso Simple - yes that’s his name - is now living in the Columbia Valley. Originally a songwriter from Ontario, he came to BC to spend a season in the mountains skiing, but fell in love with this province’s undeniable beauty and stayed. Living...
Three of the finest DJ’s in the Kootenay’s come together
Beats for concrete @ The Royal, Friday, June 24 Three of the finest DJ’s in the Kootenay’s are coming together for a night of FUNdraising. In support of the Nelson Outdoor Skatepark, DJ’s Shasta, Rhapsody and Craig Mullin are joining forces to bring you a night of Global Rhythms, and help bring the skatepark a little closer...
Getting tribal this week at The Royal
This week at The Royal on Baker.Blackie Leblanc and the Triumphs Monday, June 20, show time 9 pm Tickets $10 available at Royal Espresso and www.liveattheroyal.comThe Royal is pleased to announce that Acoustic-Punk-Folk group Blackie Leblanc & The Triumphs will be storming through Nelson this summer, bringing with them ...
