Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on July 17 for an entertaining evening of food vendors, market, beer & wine garden, and live music at The Night Market in Gyro Park. From 5 pm to 8:30 pm there’s lots to do surrounded by great live music.
Headlining the evening is Meredith Moon and her Band at 7:15 pm. Meredith Moon has had a lot to live up to her whole life as a folk musician, not only because of the other great performers out there but because her father is the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. But music is literally in her blood and she does not disappoint.
Meredith found her sound as a busker on sidewalks from Halifax to Vancouver, and began travelling her home of Canada, and the world, by means of road and rail, finding inspiration for her unique style of songs which are often based on her travels, and crafted in a true storyteller's fashion.
Since then Moon has earned a stellar reputation performing traditional tunes often 'non-traditionally', playing finger-style guitar, piano, lap dulcimer and clawhammer banjo to complement her lyrical storytelling sung with a powerful voice.
Moon has played many Canadian folk festivals, and has toured North America extensively, as well as Central America, the UK and Western and Eastern Europe. Her album "Constellations" garnered international acclaim; was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, and was featured on the Folk Alliance International Top 10 Album Chart two months running in April and May 2023, along with other notable Americana charts.
Hear her perform https://youtu.be/8POvMVIJG28
"She conjures up songs awash in rich, moody melodies that catch the ear in a way, at least in my experience, that many don't get close to." - Rambles
For more information: meredithmoon.com
From 6-7 pm Mimi O’Bonsawin takes the stage, a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Northeastern Ontario who is French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki), a member of Odanak First-Nation. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi’s music embraces the beauty of the Land. The ethereal quality of her music whisks you away with uplifting melodies and introspective lyrics that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments.
She performs as a duo with her husband Ryan Schurman on drums & percussion making it an intimate yet uplifting experience for the audience. They invite you into their universe while providing a full band sound that provokes dancing, singing and overall joy.
“She takes you to her special place … where the northern lights always shine and the forest is a cosmic garden filled with story and song” - Tom Coxworth- Folk Routes CKUA
“There’s a lovable directness to O’Bonsawin’s words, through which she presents the idea of nurturing a simple wish for a different life and the hope that this wish might be fulfilled.” - Americana UK
Listen to her live https://youtu.be/N9kePpRC1Q0
Opening the night at 5:00 pm is Twin Fiddles and Friends. Favourites of the fiddling world this group features award-winning and renowned Canadian fiddlers, JJ Guy from Saskatchewan, and Gordon Stobbe from Nova Scotia, widely known across Canada as a premier accompanist on guitar for fiddle players. These two Castlegar Fiddle camp Instructors have been teaching camp and playing MITP for 20 years. They will be joined by two other instructors (tbc) and play Canadian Old Time Fiddle Music.
JJ and Gordon’s distinctive original tunes are written in the twin fiddle style with lead and harmony lines that reflect their shared love for traditional fiddle music, the unique places they have been and the people they have met. Telling rich stories of their shared experiences, their show includes much humour and audience participation.
Organized by Trail & District Arts Council, in partnership with Trail’s incrEDIBLE Farmer’s Market, our Night Markets have become a staple of Music in the Park where you may picnic, shop, and dance the night away. The market will see a range of artisans and other vendors at the market, as well as tasty cooling treats and delicious eats by our food vendors. Plus, the Beer and Wine Garden will be serving up cold beverages including cider and sodas.
FREE shuttle buses run from 5:30 -9:00 from Trail Safeway and Trail Arena at this event.
So, bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a Summer of live music in the park!
Admission is by donation - $3 per person minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council's programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30!
Or buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card.
This show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, the Government of Canada, Kootenay Savings, City of Trail, Columbia Basin Trust, Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, HUB International and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.
Music in the Park Schedule
Thurs. June 26: Trail Maple Leaf Band’s 30 to 40 band members will play tunes that delight everyone including concert band pieces, show tunes and movie medleys and marches Trail Pipe Band will engage the audience playing pipe band favourites from their huge repertoire. They will be joined by guests the B. McJones Highland Dancers for Scottish piping and dancing.
Thurs. July 3
Truckvancar is a five-piece, Alt. Soul, Reggae, Rock band out of Rossland and Trail B.C. They play original music and cover tunes that they make their own for a groovy fusion of rock, reggae and everything in between. Tina Leon is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who draws her inspiration from the Motown generation and the soul music of the last decades for a colorful musical journey through jazzy, funk, and pop rhythms with rich and enchanting melodies.
Thurs., July 10
Shuffle Demons have a unique and unmistakable sound. A trademark fusion of jazz, funk, blues, and rap with finely crafted compositions from all five band members. Stubbs and the are rooted in Rossland. This 5-piece plays crowd-pleasing covers and independent original and theatrical music with lyrics in 10 different languages.
Thurs., July 17: The Night Market
Twin Fiddles and Friends have been Castlegar Fiddle camp Instructors and playing MITP for 20 years. Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy and two more instructors (tbc) will play Canadian Old Time Fiddle Music. features favourites of the fiddling world JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe, whose distinctive original tunes are written in the twin fiddle style with lead and harmony lines that reflect their shared love for traditional fiddle music,
Mimi Obanswain is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Ontario of French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki) heritage. Her story-driven, ethereal music whisks you away with uplifting melodies that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments.
Meredith Moon plays unique, non-traditional folk with her finger-style guitar, piano, lap dulcimer and clawhammer banjo complementing her lyrical storytelling.
Thurs., July 24: RemarkABILITY (Celebrating Inclusion and Diverse community in Partnership with Diverse Family Roots)
Rock Squad is a 4-piece band covering classic rockers from the past that will rock your socks off! The band was formed after two members Luc Picard (drums) and Marshall (Guitar) met at Autism BC during one of their Awareness Events. Joining them in Andrew MacFarlane on lead guitar and dean on bass.
Rhythm by Nature will run 20-minute drumming workshops at 5:15, 6:00 and 6:45 where you will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques. No experience needed. All ages friendly.
Thurs., July 31
Kim Churchill is an Australian singer-songwriter who brings a distinctive presence to the stage. Kim is known for his laidback folk style, often described as "ocean-side blues." Shooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences.
Thurs., August 7
Tenise Marie Trio - Tenise Marie is a multi-instrumentalist based in Nelson, whose original music pairs soulful vocals with acoustic guitar, piano, and oud, crafting a unique blend of Western and Eastern folk music, reflective of her own heritage. John Reischman and The Jaybirds play a stylish take on bluegrass that blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music.
Friday, August 8: Music in the Dark
DJ TBA
Apollo Suns is a 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba that fuses jazz, rock and psychedelic music to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind.
Please note that entrance for Music in the Dark is $10.
Thurs., August 14: Night Market
Bella Cat is a dynamic and soulful vocalist whose electrifying performances blend R&B, funk, blues, hip-hop, and pop for an unforgettable, immersive and thrilling experience.
The Latin Lovers are seven extremely dynamic musicians from The Slocan who play Latin Fusion. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers, they invite the audience to participate by adding harmonies and playing shakers.