Jon Gordon Jazz Quartet

Jon Gordon and fellow musicians Larry Roy, Julian Bradford and Quincy Davis will bring a toe-tapping taste of the New York City jazz scene to Kelowna. Gordon, winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition, is currently on the faculty at the University of Manitoba and a member of the Jazz Nativity. Phil Woods called him one of the greatest alto sax players ever. Gordon has played at festivals and clubs around the world and is a frequent performer at New York's Blue Note, Bird land, Village Vanguard, and the Charlie Parker Festival.

Backtrack Vocals

This award-winning, a cappella quintet explores the power of the human voice through unique arrangements, tight harmonies and world-class beatboxing. From pop music and original compositions to classical and electronic music, the group pushes the limits of a cappella. They won Steve Harvey's Sing Off in 2017. Performances at venues like Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theatre have earned praise for their high energy and strong musicality. The intriguing addition of a human beatbox to the traditional vocal quartet adds a whole new dimension to a cappella. Their program of Christmas music will brighten your spirit.

Celtic Nights Oceans of Hope

Oceans of Hope captures the essence of Irish history through music, song and dance. A dozen of Ireland's most accomplished dancers and finest voices present a spell-binding picture of the struggles and dreams of a people fighting for liberty, freedom, dignity, and family. Oceans of Hope is the story of a people moving across oceans in hopes of a better and brighter future. End a Kenny, Ireland's former Prime Minister, said "Celtic Nights have brought our distinctive and evolving music and dance tradition to the world stage and showcased our tradition in spectacular fashion."

Ô-Celli

If one cello sounds beautiful, eight cellos sound divine, with a complex, mellow resonance. Ô-Celli, the Belgium-based cello octet, was established in 2010 out of the shared passion of eight cellists who play in prominent European chamber groups and orchestras. Together, the musicians create a unique and exceptional sound as they romp through repertoire along the entire musical spectrum from Tchaikovsky and Strauss to Piazzolla and Nino Rota. They play creatively arranged dance and cinema music, as varied as Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and Also Sprach Zarathustra, as well as "bespoke" pieces composed especially for the ensemble.

You Could Drive a Person Crazy

Join nationally acclaimed Canadian musical theatre and opera artists as they explore the ebbs and flows of relationships. Rainbow Stage Wall of Fame artist Donna Fletcher, who has headlined at theatres from coast to coast, is joined by Paul Gatchell (Stratford, Phantom of the Opera and Broadway), Jamie Mclennan (Calgary, Edmonton, and Manitoba Operas), Donnalynn Grills (Rainbow Stage and Manitoba Opera), and celebrated collaborative artist Cary Denby. They will delight you with the classic songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Bock and Harnick and Sondheim, proving that friendship is all about trust, love and being crazy together!