[BCMA] Press Release: Music at the Cannery July 7 - August 25

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2017

Music at the Cannery - Friday Nights in July & August

RICHMOND, BC - Steveston's summer evening concert series, Music at the Cannery<http://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events/music-at-the-cannery-4> returns to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, from July 7 to August 25. Every Friday evening at 6:30pm, a different musical act catering to a wide range of musical tastes from blues, jazz, folk and more, will take the stage on the historic cannery's outdoor Tank Deck (or indoors if rain). Admission is $7.  Summer 2017's line-up features both old favourites from past years and new acts:

July 7:  Cannery Row. Purveyors of fine roots music and diverse range of instruments including piano, fiddle, guitar, accordion and more.

July 14: Willy Blizzard.  Indie Folk/Roots trio playing the warm sound of double bass, acoustic and electric guitar and banjo.

July 21: Harpdog Brown.  One of Canada's premiere blues singer and award-winning harmonica player, accompanied by piano and drum.

July 28: Norine Braun Trio. Award-winning artist performing a mix of roots, rock and blues with versatile vocals and harmonies.

August 4: Rock Line.  Father and son, Gerry and Trevor Layton, bring you the best of Brit rock along with recent releases.

August 11: Irish Wakers.  Lively Irish and Maritime music accompanied by flute, mandolin, guitar, bodhran and provincial fiddle champion Michael Burnyeat.

August 18:  Sibel Thrasher. Jazz classics with smooth and soulful vocals and Sibel's unique style.

August 25: Company B Jazz Band.  Vancouver's foremost vintage jazz harmony group.  A 6-piece ensemble featuring a female vocal trio (à la the Andrews and Boswell Sisters) framed by clarinet/sax, guitar, and upright bass.

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada is operated by the non-profit Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, on behalf of Parks Canada.
Location: 12138 Fourth Avenue at Moncton, Richmond (Steveston Village).
Hours: Open daily, year round from 10am-5pm.   Call 604-664-9009 for details.  www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.org<http://www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.org>

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Media Contact:  Mimi Horita mimi.horita at gogcannery.org<mailto:mimi.horita at gogcannery.org>  604.664.9006
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