Author Archives: kelownalivemusic

Catch the Japandroids TONIGHT

Catch the Japandroids TONIGHT, before they criss-cross the country, head to the US to play shows in NYC and Chicago… then they head back to New York for CMJ and off to the UK for another tour. Yeah, this band is busy. So check them out in Kelowna at the Habitat tonight!

Matthew Barber – Sept. 27th at teh Habitat


Matthew Barber is an acclaimed singer-songwriter hailing from Toronto, Canada. A fixture on the Canadian music scene over the last five years, Barber has released three records and an e.p. and toured extensively across Canada and abroad, making inroads into Europe, Australia and now the United States. His sound is largely influenced by the tradition of folk-rock and country singer-songwriters like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Hank Williams, Leonard Cohen and Bruce Springsteen, but also by years of immersion in contemporary indie-rock as a college radio d.j. The one constant in Barber’s songwriting is his knack for a memorable hook (perhaps owing to his enduring love of the Beatles), and in this way he has carved out a unique sound that often defies categorization.
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Ange Alero at teh Streaming Cafe – tonight

Ange Alero is a singer songwriter from Kelowna British Columbia. Combining an eclectic blend of funk infused rock with strong pop sensibilities, Ange Alero’s songwriting captivates his listeners from the first time they hear his songs. An array of emotions, catchy hooks and surprises around every corner are just a few things that separate him from the music we are accustomed to hearing on the radio today.

Read More About the Artist: http://streamingcafe.net/

Western Canadian Music Awards and festival set to descend upon Kelowna in 2010

Your browser may not support display of this image.What a huge win for Quinn, the staff at the Habitat and MusicBC. Kelowna has been gaining greater and greater exposure on the national arts & entertainment scene thanks to the hard work of the people at the Habitat, and the dedicated live music fans that keep coming out to support the local shows. All this has paid off, and Kelowna is getting the WCMAs in 2010. The 2009 WCMAs are held in Brandon, Manitoba and the keynote speaker is the wonderful Loreena McKennit. I wonder who will be in Kelowna next year?

Western Canadian Music Awards and festival set to descend upon Kelowna in 2010

City of Kelowna to welcome over 300 music industry delegates, and performances by some of Western Canada’s finest artists.

(Kelowna, August 24, 2009)

After much anticipation we are excited to announce that the 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards have been awarded to Kelowna. This is an exciting opportunity as it is the first time Kelowna will host a major music event of its type. The event consists of three main components: a conference, festival and awards show, with all three components open to the public. Mark your calendars for this large scale music event to be held October 14 -17, 2010.

The WCMAs provide participants opportunities to share knowledge of the music industry, enjoy the talents of Western Canadian artists and collectively celebrate great achievements in the industry. The festival will showcase local Kelowna and British Columbian musicians as well as those from the Yukon, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The next big musical acts are consistently invited to play the festival. Over three nights the festival will feature over 70 bands playing in venues across the city, making the WCMAs one of the hottest tickets in town. The weekend will be capped when the hardware is handed out at the WCMA Awards Gala.

The bid to host the awards has been in the works since January 2009. The momentum of the work first went public when the bid was unanimously supported by Kelowna City Council in June with a commitment of one third of the funds to be raised by the host committee.

“As a key supporter of the bid and the event, the City of Kelowna is looking forward to extending a warm welcome to all of the artists and industry professionals involved in the 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards. It’s a valuable opportunity to showcase our vibrant live music community and give them a chance to grow and learn from the best. Our performers, venues and volunteers are all eager to start pulling the details together,” Sandra Kochan, Cultural Services Manager, City of Kelowna.

The event will have a significant economic impact when more than 300 delegates from all of western Canada and the Yukon descend on the city for five days in a tourist shoulder season. Hosting the event will contribute to putting Kelowna on the map as a key music industry hub and tour stop, creating long term impacts.

“We are very excited to be bringing the WCMAs to Kelowna for 2010. The community has shown an incredible commitment to the award show, festival and conference. For BC, the WCMAs is a great post-Olympics event,” Bob D’Eith, President of WCMAs.

Western Canadian Music Awards
October 14 -17, 2010
Kelowna, BC

For more information contact the following members of the Kelowna bid committee:
Quinn Best (host committee chair), 250-718-3999
Karma Lacoff, 250-864-6869
Or contact:

Rick Fenton, Executive Director, Western Canadian Music Alliance, 204-943-8485
Amanda Schweers, Music BC Industry Association, 604-873-1914

Tonight, Aug. 22nd – David Blair at the Streaming Cafe

David Blair, a pop/rock singer/songwriter from Vancouver, has been gaining awards and notoriety across the Canadian and North American music scene for the last 3 years. He found his first break after being chosen as a finalist for the Demo Listen Contest put on by Vancouver radio station, 99.3 The Fox. The result of which saw three of David’s songs placed on a compilation album, local radio airplay and opening slots for Nickelback as well as The Barstool Prophets.

Read More About the Artist: https://streamingcafe.net/artist/20/