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FERNIE’S Music FestivalAugust 9-10th Annex Park

FESTIVAL INFORMATION PULLOUT

Fresh Canadian Indie Rock!

+Food Vendor Area+Kids Tent+Beverage Garden+Kids and Senoirs FREE

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Free Press Pull-Out Section 2013

The Wapiti Music Festival Society is a non-profit society with one goal: bringing an outdoor music festival to the Elk Valley. Now in our third year we’re well underway to meeting that goal.

Wapiti, Fernie’s Music Festival, runs every August in beautiful Fernie, BC. The festival focuses on Canadian Indie Acts. Indie Music is a broad category that says more about the attitude of the musicians than the style of music. This fits well with Fernie, a town with mountains ... of attitude.

2013 is year three of the festival. The festival will be held again in Fernie’s Annex Park: a park in the city, surrounded by woods, next to river, at the foot of a mountain. If your idea of fun is relaxing and dancing in nature while listening to great music, then you’ll love Wapiti.

To paraphrase an old saying: it takes a village to raise a festival. We couldn’t do it without the support we get from all our volunteers, sponsors, patrons bands and the City of Fernie.

We hope you have a great time at Wapiti, but please bear in mind that this is the Rocky Mountains. We care about the environment and hope you’ll treat our park and community like the precious place that it is.

Welcome to Wapiti

Fernie’s Music FestivalAugust 9 & 10, 2013

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This year our site experienced a flood.We are still recuperating. Please be gentle with our fragile grounds.

Thank you.

Here’s to another amazing

Wapiti Music Festival

Thanks to the organizers

and volunteers for

bringing this music event

together!

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Saturday, August 10Noon Gates Open12:30 The Good Ol Goats2:00 pm Devon Coyote and the Midnight Howl3:30 pm Portage and Main4:30 pm David Celia5:00 pm Loon Choir6:30 pm No Sinner7:30 pm David Celia8:00 pm Plants and Animals9:45 pm Delhi 2 Dublin11:00 pm Festival Closes

Schedule of Events

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Friday, August 96:00 pm Gates Open7:00 pm Inlet Sound8:00 pm Shred Kelly9:15 pm Devon Coyote9:45 pm Current Swell 11:00 pm Festival Closes

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Have a great time at Wapiti! We were there.

Est. 1898

We were there.(Celebrating 115 years of serving the Elk Valley.)

Wapiti 2012

It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the third annual

WAPITI Festival.

I know you will have a wonderful time enjoying the fresh and

fabulous Canadian musical talent in Fernie’s spectacular

setting of river and mountains.

I especially want to welcome visitors and members of the

bands participating this year. And what a lineup it is, Plants

and Animals, Current Swell, The Good Ol’ Goats, Devon

Coyote, No Sinner, Loon Choir, Portage and Main, Delhi 2

Dublin, Inlet Sound and our own Shred Kelly just to name a

few.

Congratulations WAPITI. The inaugural event was a

resounding success, last year was an even greater triumph

and this year will prove to be even better with young talent

bursting to tantalize your ears with great music.

Wapiti is being held once again at the Annex Park close

to the Elk River and at the foot of our magnificent Rocky

Mountains.

The City of Fernie is proud to support this musical event.

Special Thanks to all the sponsors and especially to

organizers Kevin McIsaac, Chantel Souliere, Pierre Dupont,

the rest of the organizing committee and all the numerous

volunteers that make this event possible.

Have a great time, see you there.

Mary Giuliano, Mayor -City of Fernie

Fernie’s Mayor

welcomes you

Free Parking • Secure Bike CheckWapiti is pleased to provide parking at no charge for those attending the event. We also have a secure bike check and strongly encourage festival goers to ride their bike or walk to the event if possible.

If you are driving please watch for the signs and volunteers directing you to the parking area inside the Annex Park. There is parking along city streets, but we ask that you respect the properties and driveways of residents and avoid blocking their access and not park on lawns. Also, please respect no parking signs where they are posted.

Please note that care should be taken around the festival grounds, especially after dark, as there is considerable foot and bike traffic.

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Wishing you a fun, festive and safe weekend at Wapiti - Fernie’s Music Festival!


fernie happenings around wapiti weekendWednesday, August 7thWednesday Night Social at the Arts Station

Thursday, August 8thSurprise Wapiti Bonus Show for Wapiti Ticket HoldersFirst Come First Seated! Limited Seating!Bring your Wapiti ticket to gain entry!A Wapiti Band is here a day early!Check wapitimusicfestival.com/specialshow for the When, Where and Who August 5th!

Friday, August 9thLive Music at the following venues:The NorthernThe RoyalThe Fernie HotelThe Brickhouse

Saturday, August 10thLive Music at the following venues:The NorthernThe RoyalThe Fernie HotelThe Brickhouse

Sunday, August 11th – BIBBITY BOBBITY BOO - Fernie’s Childrens Festival - Sunday, August 12th, Rotary Park, 10am-2pmThe 3rd annual Childrens’ Festival is THE place to be for a whole lot of fun. This weekend will be a big one as “Wapiti” is taking place on Friday and Saturday of the same weekend. There will be a TON of people in town. Look forward to a day filled with incredible music performances, interactive activities, games, facepainting, crafts and a whole lot more. BibBity BobBity Boo festivities will utilize the gazebo and the play park space.

Sundays, July 7th to Sept. 1st ROTARY PARK - Mountain Market Sundays, 10am-2pmThis is the 13th year of the Rotary Park Mountain Market and it’s better than ever. Market spaces are first come, first serve (except for our farmers) and it is definitely the hot spot on summer Sundays in Fernie





www.inletsound.comFacebook.com/inletsoundTwitter.com/inletsound

Who: Michael Wexler - Lead Vocals/Acoustic GuitarSean Hardy - Piano, Organ/Wurlitzer/FarfisaSteven Gore - Violin/Mandolin/Vocals/Electric GuitarCurtis Murphy - Bass GuitarKate MacLean - Drums/Vocals

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Influences: Mumford and Sons, Wintersleep, The Weakerthans

The One Thing You Need To Know: This is the Toronto Indie everyone is buzzing about.

Inlet Sound is the musical convergence of passionate folk-rock spirit and atmospheric pop form. The band has spent the greater part of 2012 tirelessly crafting The Romantics, their first full-length record, in lofty cabins and expansive churches with the help of acclaimed Canadian producer Laurence Currie (Sloan, Wintersleep, Hey Rosetta!).

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shred kelly

Shred Kelly.comFacebook.com/ShredKellyTwitter.com/Shredkelly

Who: Tim Newton - Banjo/Ukulele/VocalsJordan Vlasshaert - BassIan Page Shiner- DrumsSteve Polit - GuitarSage McBride - Keys/Vocals

Hometown: Fernie, BC

Influences: 30 cms of deep delicious pow

The One Thing You Need To Know: Be prepared to dance…HARD.

Shred Kelly is a formulation of friends and foot stomping good times born in the East Kootenay’s of British Columbia. Hailing from the town of Fernie, the five piece band is best known for mixing clawhammer banjo riffs that tear the fabric of space and time with ambient synth, high voltage guitar, fierce drums, and hauntingly sweet vocal harmonies to produce a sound that has been properly coined “Stoke Folk”.

the good ol’ goats

Goodolgoats.comTwitter.com/TGOGofficialFacebook.com/TheGoodOlGoats

Hometown: Cranbrook, BC

Who: Nolan Ackert - Lead Vocals/Banjo and GuitarAngus Liedtke - Guitar/Dobro/Banjo/Harmonica and VocalsTheo Moore - Standup Bass and Backing VocalsAngus MacDonald - Mandolin/Backing Vocals and FiddleJoelle Winkel - Ahaker and Backing VocalsJulian Bueckert - Drums

Influences: The Head and the Heart, Mumford and Sons, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

The One Thing You Need To Know: This is the band that came runner up in CBC’s Nationwide Searchlight Contest in 2013.

Playing the local Kootenay region for over a year now, The Good Ol’ Goats have been strumming their tunes for the folks of the mountains. With fast and melodic foot-stompers to peaceful and lovely ballads with harmonies from the heavens, the Goats make sure you’re off your feet and dancing with the groove with their fun-filled banjo, shredding fiddle, seducing accordion and smooth caramel upright bass. Although these goats are all 18 years old and under, they have a rich mature sound that pleases all ages!

david ceila

Davidcelia.comFacebook.com/DavidCeliaTwitter.com/davidceliamusic

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario

Influences: Beatles, Neil Young, Roger Waters

Career Highlights: Has played Glastonbury Music Festival England – twice! Shared the stage with Elvis Costello and Ron Sexsmith among others.

David Celia is one of Toronto’s most experienced and versatile independent artists and busiest working musicians. He has an audience across Canada and an even more successful career in Europe and the UK, where he tours frequently and has developed a devoted fan-base.

current swell

www.currentswell.comfacebook.com/currentswelltwitter.com/currentswell

Who: Davers Lang - Guitar/VocalsScott Stanton - Lead Guitar/VocalsGhosty Bass/Chrispy DrumsDave St Jean - Bone/Tambourine

Hometown: Victoria, BC

Influences: G Love, Jack JohnsonMasen Jennings, Peter Tosh, UB40

The One Thing You Need To Know: This band has the ultimate underground cult following, and you are about to find out why.

Current Swell’s years of experience on the road can be heard — and felt — in the nooks and crannies of Long Time Ago, the new full-length from this rootsy Victoria, B.C. quartet. The record shifts between upbeat folk (the title track, Long Time Ago) and singalong-ready roots rock (the first single, Too Cold) with a fluidity and ease that could only come from continual touring.

devon coyote and the midnight howl

Facebook.com/DevonCoyoteTwitter.com/DevonCoyotedevoncoyote.com

Hometown: Kelowna, BC

Influences: Pearl Jam, Gary Clark Jr., John Mayer

The One Thing You Need To Know: If this Coyote and his pack are in your town, you won’t want to miss them burning down the barn!

Devon Coyote released his first album ‘Blue, Black and Grey’ in September of 2011. His much-anticipated follow-up album is due out this spring and he is excited to share some new killer tracks. His lively sound, loyal fans, and extensive touring have earned him stage rights to perform with Juno Award winners Alex Cuba, Dan Mangan, Amelia Curren, Said The Whale and The Sheepdogs.






Portageandmainband.comFacebook.com/portageandmainTwitter.com/Portageandmainband

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Who: Harold Donnelly- Songwriter/Vocals/GuitarJohn Sponarski - Songwriter/Vocals/GuitarGeorges Couling - Keyboards/Background VocalsBen Appenheimer - BassDave Gens - Drums

Influences: The Band, Blue Rodeo

The One Thing You Need To Know: Portage and Main have cemented a sound that spans decades but belongs to today. These guys make beards cool again.

Never Had The Time by Portage and Main. This is your soundtrack to a sunny mid-day drive along the coast in a classic convertible; a cool autumn evening at the cottage, huddled beside a bonfire; a late-night drink at your favourite pub with your favourite people.

portage and main

no sinner

Nosinner.comFacebook.com/nosinnerTwitter.com/nosinnermusic

Hometown: Vancouver BC

Who: Colleen Rennison - Vocals Eric Campbell - Guitar Ian Browne - Drums

Sounds Like: Janis Joplin meets The Black Keys

The One Thing You Need To Know: Sass, whiskey and a mic.

Ending 2012 with a bang, No Sinner sold out the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver with Pack AD. Their debut Boo Hoo Hoo EP (April 2012) went straight to #1 on CBC Music and hit #1 on Earshot Blues charts in select cities across Canada. They Toured to NYC and performed at the renowned Knitting Factory and played numerous festivals: NXNE, Sled Island, Live at Squamish, Burnaby Blues & Roots, Salmon Arm Blues & Roots, Rifflandia and Olio.

delhi 2 dublin

[email protected]/Delhi2DublinTwitter.com/Delhi2Dublin

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Who: Tarun Nayar - Tabla/Electronics/Backing VocalsSanjay Seran - VocalsRavi Binning - Dhol/TablaAndrew Kim - Electric Sita/GuitarSara Fitzpatrick- Fiddle

Influences: Transglobal Underground, Cheb i Sabbah,Adham Shaikh

The One Thing You Need To Know: They are the “United Nations of Rock and Roll”

Delhi 2 Dublin’s songs and the band itself reflect the cultural diversity present in many major cities around the world. They challenge the definition of urban music and drag it to the intersection of Bhangra, Celtic, Dub, Reggae and Electronica and have created their very own niche.

loon choir

Loonchoir.comFacebook.com/loonchoirmusicTwitter.com/loonchoir

Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario

Who: Derek Atkinson - Guitar/VocalsBaris Bilgen - DrumsKathleen Cauley - ViolinDan Larmour - Guitar/VocalsJamie LeClair - BassBrad Sheffield - SynthNikki Yates - Keys/VocalsCraig Barlow - Bass

Influences: Wolf Parade, Metric, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene

The One Thing You Need To Know: They guarantee to deliver spectacular outbursts of energy.

Ottawa’s Loon Choir formed in 2009 and have released two albums; Expansion Forces in 2010 and Fire Poems in 2012. Both records were produced by Ohbijou’s James Bunton. The Loon Choir sound is based around catchy hooks, poetic lyrics, dark undertones and a general sense of urgency.

plants and animals

Plantsandanimals.caFacebook.com/plantsandanimalsTwitter.com/plantsandanimal

Hometown: Montreal, Quebec

Who: Matthew Woodley - Drums/VocalsWarren Spicer- Guitar/Lead VocalNicolas Basque- Guitar/Bass/Vocals

Sound: Post-Classic Rock, Indie

Influences: Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Neil Young

The One Thing You Need To Know: Was on the bill last year at Montreal’s Osheaga with Snoop Dogg and The Black Keys.

Hailing from Montreal, with two members originally from Halifax, this indie-rock band’s first full-length album Parc Avenue was shortlisted for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize, and nominated for a 2009 Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year and New Group of the Year. The band released their second LP La La Land in 2010 and their third album, The End of That last year.

What to Bring and What Not to Bring

No Glass, No Dogs,No Drugs/Alcohol

Bring Sun Protection, Hat, Cash (no atm), ID, Empty

Water Bottle, CameraPlease be aware of the Elk River.... there are no

lifeguards on duty.You are at your own risk.

This year our site experienced a flood.

We are still recuperating. Please be gentle with our fragile grounds and duck

habitat. Thank you.





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