Fri. June 15th 2018 6:45 p.m. doors at 5 p.m. (All Ages) $20, $50, $70
Now in its 16th year, the family friendly Sooke River Bluegrass Festival showcases Grammy and Juno-winning artists performing high quality bluegrass and Appalachian old-time music. An old-time square dance is held Saturday night under a Big Top circus tent. Free music workshops with the artists. Informal jam sessions.
http://www.sookebluegrass.comThe Small Glories
· 2020 Multiple Canadian Folk Music Award Winners: Contemporary Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year
· 2020 International Folk Awards Artist of the Year
· 2020 JUNO Award Nominee: Traditional Roots Album of the Year
· 2020 Multiple Western Canadian Music Award Nominees: Breakout Artists of the Year a...
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