2023 Osoyoos Spring Festivel
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Rebel Luv - "Country & More"

Saturday, May 6, Sonora Centre

One of the most popular bands in the South Okanagan, Rebel Luv will keep you dancing! 

"I was blown away by the fun and excitement provided by you guys, you kept the crowd hopping and enjoyed every minute of it." - Tom Martin

VOTED South Okanagans #1 Musical Group/Band 2018 by Okanagan Life Magazine! 

 

 

Jack de Keyzer Band

Dance: Saturday, May 13, Sonora Centre

For 46 years or roughly a couple million miles , Jack de Keyzer has been hitting the road , air and studio to bring his brand of guitar driven blues around the globe.  With 12 records, 1 DVD , 2 Junos and 7 Maple Blues Awards, de Keyzer delivers the goods wherever, whenever he performs. Playing  over 100 shows a year, de Keyzer’s music is steeped in Chicago blues, London England’s (de Keyzer’s birth place) blues rock, Detroit’s Motown, Muscle Shoals deep soul,   Memphis’  rock and roll, and Philadelphia’s funky soul jazz .  De Keyzer knows first hand as he has played with many first generation pioneers of these sounds and styles, Bo Diddley, Otis Rush, Etta James, King Biscuit Boy and Ronnie Hawkins to name a few.

 

Free Afternoon Shows on Veteran's Way   12 noon to 2pm

Thursday, May 4 - Double Stop Creek   https://youtube.com/shorts/2rULpUxcbtg?feature=share 

Friday, May 5 -  Vincent De Cowans  https://youtu.be/AG3aGZQL_b8

Saturday, May 6 - Cliff McIntyre Band 

Monday, May 8 - Rob McQuaid 

https://youtu.be/t3daHhF_Kt8 

 Tuesday, May 9 - Boots Graham https://youtu.be/LdCUfVj4OfA

Wednesday, May 10 - Jeff Smith 

Thursday, May 11 - The Organic Humans https://youtu.be/Ul8-zilY6I0

Friday, May 12 - Kristi Neumann https://youtu.be/fopNdVrnHW0

Saturday, May 13 - Kansas Lee  https://youtu.be/3xbY9xxPZXg

 

 

Seeking Volunteers!

The Osoyoos Arts Council is actively seeking volunteers for our Spring Festival May 4-13,2023. The volunteers would be asked to perform simple tasks for only a few hours. The times available to volunteer would be during the afternoon or on one of two evening events. Volunteers can choose to be involved on only one day or on several days as your time allows. Come out, contribute to the continuation of Arts in our community, have fun and get to listen to some great music! If you are interested please contact Mellhina at 250 485-7984 or stop by the Hub at 8716 Main Street and sign up.http://osoyoos-district-art-council.square.site

 

Ken User, Nancie Krushelnicl & OCU Representative

Osoyoos & District Arts Council President Nancie Krushelnicki  (center) and Director Ken Usher, receive a grant from the Osoyoos Credit Union to fund the Free shows at our 2nd Annual Osoyoos Spring Festival.  

The Free shows are scheduled to begin on Friday, May 5 on Veteran’s Way.