Events & Ticketing Info
NOV 3 – Hawksley Workman
Salmon Arm music fans stoked to see Hawksley Workman at ROOTSandBLUES last summer will have another chance to hear the famed Canadian singer-songwriter this fall.
In the first fall concert of 2024, Hawskley Workman will rock the Song Sparrow Hall stage on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
A JUNO Award-winning and Gold Record-certified singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Hawksley has careened between major label international smash hits and Canadian-soaked indie releases since his ground-breaking self-produced indie debut For Him and The Girls (1999) through to chart-topping singles of 2020.
Boasting a catalogue of 17 solo records, Hawksley’s genre-defying style strings together folk, chart pop and irrepressible cabaret. His show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak and tales of end-times have garnered him a league of devoted fans.
Performing over a thousand shows worldwide, Hawksley has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall and The Olympia in Paris. For a uniquely Canadian artist, Hawksley has built loyal fan bases in the UK, France, Norway and Australia launching many successful tours, demystifying and delighting fans while drawing on an enviable catalogue of mischievous favourites, glammy stompers and heartfelt hymns to small-town Canada.
Nov 9 – Good Lovelies
The rich complexity of life is the focus of the latest, Juno-nominated album from one of Canada’s most accomplished trios – Good Lovelies.
The songs on We Will Never Be the Same, crafted by the Juno Award-winning ensemble of Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore and Caroline Marie Brooks, are as compelling as the engaging vocal harmonies for which the group has been known these past 17 years.
This is the group’s fifth full-length studio album adding to a widely acclaimed catalogue, and to a popular concert repertoire as they return to venues throughout North America, the U.K. and Europe.
NOV 23 – Monkey Dragon feat. Adham Shaikh & Buckman Coe
The Dynamic collaboration of Emmy and Juno Nominated composer Adham Shaikh Soul Reggae Warrior Buckman Coe.
It’s a live-electronic horn-fuelled space odyssey thru spaghetti western landscapes blending Funk, Cumbia, Dub and Psychedelia. Sounds fun right?!
After working together on “Malama Ka’ Aina” and “Gathering Storm” Buckman and Adham began expanding their ideas of what collaborations could sound like. This side-project is a portal for both to explore new things and new techniques. Incorporating looping pedals and electronics, brass, guitars, layered vocals and live guests, the shows are a flying carpet ride of high vibes and joyous dancing. A lot of fun is had developing songs across BC at festivals and sweaty community halls with the tremendously towering trombones of Andy Cakes and the Sassy Brass of Harvey Paris.
DEC 31 – New Year’s Eve Dance Party with Majesty!
Majesty is the funk royalty of the BC Interior. They play a wide selection of funk, R&B and even some ska and a few cool originals thrown in for good measure. From Stevie Wonder to Peter Gabriel, The Blues Brothers, to Madness, this band plays tunes that are guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and up dancing. Featuring the fabulous funk princess Lindsay May on vocals, the band is comprised of some of the finest players from the Okanagan, Shuswap and Kootenays. Funking it up behind Lindsay are Trevor Wallach on drums, Shannon Sternloff on bass, Colin Spence on keyboards, Jordan Dick on guitar, Bob Rogers, on trombone and Krispin Elder on sax.
JAN 30 – Catherine MacLellan Duo
Catherine MacLellan has been captivating audiences around the world with her music for over two decades. Born and raised in the idyllic province of Prince Edward Island, Catherine’s songs reflect her deep connection to the land and the people that call it home. Her passion for songwriting runs in the family; her father, Gene MacLellan, wrote beloved hits like “Snowbird” and “Put Your Hand in the Hand.”
While Catherine’s music is rooted in folk and roots, her sound has evolved to embrace a wider range of influences over the course of her 7 albums. From heart-wrenching ballads to uplifting anthems, her music has a universal appeal that speaks to the struggles, triumphs, and joys of life.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Catherine has also dedicated herself to shining a light on her father’s legacy, producing an award-winning documentary and stage show that explore his life and struggles with mental health.
Through it all, Catherine remains committed to the craft of songwriting and the art of connection. Whether she’s playing to a packed theatre or an intimate gathering, Catherine’s warm presence and heartfelt music create an unforgettable experience for all who hear her.
MAR 11 – Sue Foley: One Guitar Woman
The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society is proud to present Sue Foley—One Guitar Woman on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Song Sparrow Hall. Foley’s tour, named after her new album, will give audiences the chance to hear Foley’s self-taught interpretations of Charo’s La Malagueña on flamenco guitar, Niccolò Paganini’s Romance in A Minor, and Lydia Mendoza’s Mal Hombre. Foley’s ingenuity shines in original compositions like Maybelle’s Guitar, where the Carter scratch underscores the towering
influence of the Carter family’s music.
Foley’s international attention and accolades include the 2024 Blues with a Feeling/Lifetime Achievement award at the Maple Blues Awards, the 2024 Blues Music Award for Best Traditional Blues Female (her fourth consecutive win), a Juno Award, multiple Austin Music Awards, Blues Music Awards, and Trophées de Blues de France.
$34.50 + taxes for youth/seniors/SAFMS members
$39.50 + taxes for adults
$75 + taxes for the VIP package * Limited Tickets Available
Presented by Salmon Arm Folk Music Society
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