Blues On Whyte - 40th Anniversary Bash
This year marks Blues On Whyte’s 40th anniversary, and they are celebrating this momentous occasion with a spectacular 3-day festival from August 2-4, 2024. Join for live music both inside the venue and on the outdoor stage, featuring a beer garden adjacent to Whyte Ave’s best patio, delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks, and incredible performances from Canada’s most promising new talent. Groove and dance away to an eclectic mix of genres including Funk, Rock, Soul, Pop, and Motown all weekend long!
Day 1 Performers: The Devotees, J Scope, The Steadies, and King Muskafa
Day 2 Performers: Timothy Noel & The Rearviews, Melafrique, Bombargo, and Funkafeelya
Day 3 Performers: Bombargo, The Free Label, Joses & The Fever, and Emily Molloy
"Keeping The Blues Alive" Showcase: Canada's freshest Blues talent, Garret T. Willie with special guest Marcus Trummer
Hailing from Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Garret T. Willie is set to deliver a formidable 21st-century kick to rock 'n' roll with his wild, heartbreaking, and hilarious stories. While his life of serious hardships grants him the right to sing the blues, it's Willie's rock 'n' roll spirit, wisdom, wit, and world-weariness beyond his 23 years that truly defines his essence on stage.
Marcus Trummer, a young artist from Calgary, blends blues, soul, R&B, and rock into a modern sound rich in tradition, earning praise from the Calgary Herald as "a precocious guitarist whose vocals possess a wise-beyond-his-years weariness." With accolades such as the Blues Recording of the Year at Calgary's YYC Music Awards and winning the Telluride Blues Challenge, Trummer is solidifying his place as a compelling live performer and a rising star in the blues and soul music scenes.
