Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 09, 2012
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Event Type: Concerts, Cultural Events
Last Updated: March 28, 2012
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Routes and Blues Outreach Projectpresented by Salmon Arm Annual Roots and Blues FestivalAugust 9-16, 2012This year our pre-festival outreach program, Routes & Blues, swings into its second year, running from August 9 -16, 2012. Like last year, route specific daily itineraries comprised of a series of interesting hikes, a broad variety of side activities, and a delicious local meal capped with a Roots and Blues satellite concert, will introduce travelers and locals alike to the wonderful elements of the Shuswap lifestyle.The purpose of the Routes and Blues outreach project is to facilitate experiences with various cultural elements, interactions with nature, and the promotion of local economic prosperity throughout the Shuswap.As such, each day will offer a wide selection of activities. For example for those that like digging their hands into the Earths fertile soil, there will be numerous animal and agricultural activities. Thrill seekers can enjoy ziplining, diving, cycling, and more. For other tastes there will be numerous opportunities to dabble in the artistic and cultural worlds of pottery, painting, and glasswork studios; and for the Foodies among us the many farmers markets, incredible cafes, and glorious wineries of the Shuswap await your visit.In conjunction with these, the Shuswap Trail Alliance has arranged afternoon hikes for each daily route. On one days route see epic sights such as the waterfalls of Albas Falls Provincial Park. On another day, thrill to an amazing display of avian grace as you hike beside the eyries of the Enderby Cliffs, and so on.After every daily hike, each host community will fire up their grills and ovens to offer mouth-watering yet economical pre-concert meals to hungry hikers and dancers alike. Eat your fill knowing that your support has provided a fundraising opportunity for that neighbourhood.And for dessert put on your dancing shoes and get ready to get down as the music begins! There are some amazing artists coming this year! Enjoy newer voices like Buckman Coe or Watasun. Get your boogie on with Earthbound or the Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra. A special treat the Rez Bluez Show is coming to the Squilax Routes and Blues and at the Seymour Arm event a blast from the festivals past the legendary Shuffledemons will be performing!For more information on any part of Routes & Blues, please visit www.routesandblues.ca, call (250) 833-4096 or email Yvonne at eventsupport@rootsandblues.ca.We look forward to seeing you en route in the Shuswap!Thursday, Aug 9th through Thursday, Aug 16thRoutes and Blues ConcertsJoin us for the following Routes and Blues performancesThursday Aug 9 @ 7pm- Kingfisher Community Hall EarthboundFriday Aug 10 @ 7pm Mara Community Hall Tequila Mockingbird OrchestraSaturday Aug 11 @ 7pm Seymour Arm, Don Fink Park ShuffledemonsSunday Aug 12 @ 7pm- Blind Bay Hall Buckman CoeMonday Aug 13 @ 7pm Quaaout Lodge, Squilax The Rez Bluez ShowTuesday Aug 14@ 7pm Malakwa Hall WatasunFor information and ticketing please click on www.routesandblues.ca