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SUMMER is a time to enjoy warm weather, and relax. It
is also a time to take advantage of the remarkable range of world class
music on our door-step.
BCCN has gathered
information on a number of summer music options. Some are explicitly
Christian; others reflect a variety of cultural or historical expressions.
Why not widen your horizons!
• Vancouver Folk Music Festival July 18 – 20
Geared for the entire family, this year’s
festival will feature traditional and contemporary folk, along with roots
and world music from around the globe. There is also a free
children’s tent, with various games and activities, face
painting, craft station and a ‘waterworks.’ Over 40 performers
are featured on three stages over the three days. The Sojourners will host
the Sunday morning ‘Higher Ground’ workshop, which some years
feels like a particularly joyous church service and, on a really good year,
like a revival meeting.
thefestival.bc.ca
• Back to the Blues - Chilliwack July 25 – 27
Promoted as ‘the best little gospel blues
festival west of Chicago,’ this family-oriented event takes place at
the Threshermen’s Village, beside the Chilliwack Heritage Park
at Lickman Road and Luckakuck Way. Along with The Sojourners, other artists
include Darrell Mansfield, Winnipeg’s Peacemakers and Ken Whiteley
also known as the ‘playing encyclopedia’ for his depth
and range of various styles. back2blues.com
• Agrifair 08 – Abbotsford July 31 – August 4
A celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday,
Agrifair 2008 has a range of family orientated events. Concerts include the
Langleybased family band The Molnars (pictured below), with their fresh
country and gospel sound. There will be ‘Sunday worship in the
Park’ as well as a free pancake breakfast by Psalm 23. agrifair.ca
• Mission Folk Festival
July 27 – 29
Covering folk, roots and world music, Mission Folk
Festival celebrates its 22nd year with an eclectic range of performers
‘from Tucson to Tibet, China to Scotland, Montreal to Madeira
Park.’ Mission’s beautiful Fraser River Heritage Park provides
a beautiful backdrop. Performers include Black Umfolosi, whose music
contains a clear Christian message. Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem also bring
a gospel-influenced flavour. The venue is a picturesque hour’s drive
out of Vancouver, just east of Mission. missionfolkmusicfestival.ca
• Early Music Vancouver July – August
Vancouver early music festival 2008 offers a range of
concerts in July and August including the interesting ‘Early
Mediaeval Prophecies and Laments’ with Sequentia ensemble for
medieval music, July 27 at UBC Recital Hall.
earlymusic.bc.ca
• Bard on the Beach July – August
Okay, it’s not music, but there’s no better
way to spend a summer evening than by taking a stroll around Kits Point,
followed by a Bard on the Beach play. Twelfth
Nightis rightly described by Vancouver Suncritic Peter Birnie as a
“must-see assembly of comedic craftsmanship.” Also: King Lear, The Tempest, and Titus Andronicus.
bardonthebeach.org
• Vancouver Island Music Festival July 11 – 13
The Comox Valley and Vancouver Island 13th annual
festival Music Festival, is a three-day funk and soul extravaganza for the
entire family. Amongst the array of performers is blues and gospel
performer Joe Louis Walker, and legendary bluegrass banjo player Earl
Scruggs. islandmusicfest.com
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• Night Sliding Concert - Cultus Lake
July 18, August 8
This outdoor concert series will feature local
Christian artists performing amongst the waterslides. It is geared towards
youth groups and will feature the bands Brimstone July 18 and Sterr August
8. In between performances people can enjoy the summer weather and
the waterslides. cultus.com
Flyleaf, one of many performers at Creationfest in
Washington. July 23 – 26
The 11th annual Creationfest is again held in the
scenic Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state. This four day Christian
festival brings together both Canadians and Americans young and old in a
life-changing journey of singing and praise. The festival offers a
magnificent view and outstanding acoustics. With multiple stages, this
event attracts thousands to hear some of the most popular Christian acts in
the world. This year’s main performers include: Flyleaf, Parachute
Band, Jared Anderson, Barlow Girl, Mike Farris, Group 1 Crew, Ayisha Woods,
Newsboys, Switchfoot and many more. creationfest.com
• Alive Inside – Duncan August 2
Starfield, Phil Wickham, John Rueben and Friday’s
Cry will lead the way at the Alive Inside rock festival in the Cowichan
Valley. Hosted by Oasis Church, organizers expect the strong musical
line-up will make this their best season yet. The name Alive Inside was
chosen “because the night is a celebration of Jesus Christ coming
into our lives and making us alive on the inside.” Also featured are
a Wild West BBQ and a mechanical bull. aliveinside.ca
• Westcoast Jesusfest – Aldergrove
July 12
‘Armed and Dangerous,’ is the theme of
this year's Jesusfest, taking place at County Line Christian Fellowship. The
outdoor event will host revivalist Nolan Clark, who will address
participants on how they can strengthen their relationship with Jesus.
Worship services throughout the day will be led by Ken & Tracy Rahn,
The Wildings and Jeff Schroeder. jesusfest.ca
• Northwest Washington Fair – Lynden
August 11 – 16
Two popular Christian acts are performing amongst
other well-known performers throughout the fair’s four days.
Hollywood walk of famer, Randy Travis will be performing on the mainstage
August 12. Australian band The Newsboys perform August 15.
northwestwashingtonfair.org
July 2008
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