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Rock the Fort – Fort Steele, that is!
Jun 30, 2017 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Rock the Fort! with us at Fort Steele
We are very excited to welcome Chad Brownlee, David James and shred Kelly to the stage for this grand and historic occasion!
Fernie-based band, Shred Kelly will open the show shortly after 5 pm. Members Tim Newton, Sage McBride, Jordan Vlasschaert, Ian Page-Shiner and Ty West have a unique, contemporary approach to traditional folk music which is called ‘Stoke Folk’.
Kelowna-born Chad Brownlee is a former pro hockey defense-man and present-day Canadian country music artist who has garnered multiple awards including the 2016 BCCMA Male Vocalist and Album of the Year and 2017 JUNO nomination for his ‘Hearts on Fire’. You can hear his music at:http://chadbrownlee.com
David James, originally from Winnipeg, is a gifted singer/songwriter who was nominated for the 2014 Canadian Country Music Association Discovery Award and in 2016, two Canadian Country Music Association CCMA award nominations. His star has definitely risen and continues to rise. Learn more about David James and listen to his music at: http://davidjamesmusic.ca/
At Rock the Fort!, you will be able to enjoy some great extras too:
- a BBQ
- a Beer Garden
- the “Ice Age” Exhibit in the Wasa Museum
- a FREE Shuttle service provided to Cranbrook from 5 – 11:30pm
- We will end the evening with an amazing FIREWORKS display!
Tickets prices for the Rock the Fort! concert are:
- Advance in the month of May – $30
- Advance in the month of June – $40
- At the door – $50
You may purchase them online at: http://FortSteele.Tickit.ca
Doors open at 5pm – Concert starts at 7pm.
Note: Please leave your pets at home for this event.
For more information about Rock the Fort!, call 250-417-6000