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Concerts Denman is proud to present The Slocan Ramblers on February 20th. We are bringing back some top quality Bluegrass music for this fine island to warm us in the cold winter months. Tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the door) and will be available at the General Store, and Abraxas books, as well as online. Teens will be $10, while under 13 kids are free. Please let us know about children and teens that will be coming if you buy advance tickets, so we can keep track of total numbers coming to the event in case we are coming close to selling out the hall. We will also have Donna bringing snacks for the whole family to enjoy. This will be an early show, doors at 6:30 and the band starting at 7pm as it is a school night, the show will be done by 9pm. We hope to see you there!Info on the band:
The Slocan Ramblers (Grand Ole Opry performers, 2020 IBMA Momentum “Band of the Year” Award Winner, 2019 Juno Award Nominee & 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards “Ensemble of the Year” Winner) are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slocans have been winning over audiences from Merlefest to RockyGrass and everywhere in between.
On their most recent album “Up the Hill and Through the Fog”,the all-star Canadian roots ensemble channels the past three years of loss into a surprisingly joyous collection of twelve songs intended to uplift and help make sense of the world. Bluegrass music is nothing short of catharsis for The Slocan Ramblers.
Though the past few years have brought the group accolades, that same momentum was abruptly halted by the pandemic’s brutal impact on live music. Over the next year, bandmates Adrian Gross and Darryl Poulsen both lost close family members and their bassist decided to step back to spend more time at home. They channeled these tumultuous changes into some of their most honest and direct compositions yet. Up the Hill and Through the Fog showcases the breadth of their varied influences while staying true to their roots in the rough and tumble bluegrass scene of Toronto’s no-nonsense bars and dancehalls. From Frank Evan’s classic, dusty vocals, to John Hartford-inspired lyrical musings, it’s all buttressed by impeccable musicianship, and emotionally raw songwriting from the three core members. This is roots music without pretension, art powerful enough to cut through the fog of the past two years and chart a more hopeful course forward.
Say hello to your new favourite band. The Slocan Ramblers are: Frank Evans: Banjo/Vocals, Adrian Gross: Mandolin, Darryl Poulsen: Guitar/Vocals, With Charles James: Bass/Vocals.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Denman Island Community Hall - DIRCS, 1196 Northwest Road,Denman Island, British Columbia, Comox, Canada
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