NEIL HARNETT

a.k.a Neil James Harnett, he’s been nominated for a Juno, had three singles on the Canadian charts, two CDs, three videos and has shared concert billings with Jeff Healey, Chuck Berry and the Doobie Brothers.

Garden Bay Pub

9.00pm - 1.00am $10

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BRADLEY/MCGILLIVRAY and friends

Sheldon Bradley - Guitar, Ruth McGillivray - vocals

Pat Haavisto - Drums, Chris Andersen - Bass

With two critically-acclaimed CDs to their credit this team delivers jazzy blues with a touch of soul and funk. Well-known for passionate live acts plus eight years together it’s easy to see why they keep performing to sold-out shows.  The house band, made up of locals Pat Haavisto and Chris Andersen, can only be described as the Sunshine Coast’s most exciting rhythm section.

Backeddy Pub

9.00pm - 1.00am $10

Murray Porter

As seen on APTN’s RezBluez, the Native Blues Piano Man opened for Etta James and BB King last year, was a member of the Juno-nominated Pappy Johns Band, and has been performing around the world for over 30 years.

Bud-a-Bing Burgers (in downtown Madeira Park)

Noon - 1.00pm FREE

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Pender Harbour Student Recitals

Preceding the Blues Workshop. Children aged 7 -17 to perform.
Pender Harbour School of Music

2.00pm FREE

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BLUES WORKSHOP with Bradley/McGillivray & friends

Special guest Murray Porter

Don’t miss this exciting event - the smoking band of Sheldon Bradley, Ruth McGillivray, Pat Haavisto, Chris Andersen and special guest Murray Porter will perform several pieces, then discuss thier individual roles in the ensemble as well as take questions from the audience.  Bring your instruments!  After a short intermission, budding ’bluesicians’ can come to the stage and be coached by the house band as they jam with amateur and pro alike.  A highly recommended learning experience and always fun to watch, too.

Pender Harbour School of Music

3.00pm - 5.00pm $10

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James Rogers

Acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, composer, and a favourite at the Yale with over twenty years experience, he’s shared a stage with Elvin Bishop, Long John Baldry, Jim Byrnes, the Powder Blues, and Kenny Neal to name a few.

Garden Bay Pub

9.00pm - 1.00am $10

ALL STAR JAM

Always a favourite event at our festivals, this year hosted by Mark Vance and the Convertibles. They have entertained the mainland for over a decade, playing everywhere from the Yale to the Merritt Mountain Music Festival. All-star jammers will include Bradley/McGillivray, James Rogers, Murray Porter, Oliver Conway, Dalannah Gail Bowen and more!

Garden Bay Pub

2.00pm - 6.00pm FREE

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OLIVER CONWAY

The voice of Incognito and Oliver and the Elements, he’s also known for his harp playing, guitar picking, and recording prowess. He’s a stalwart on the Vancouver Blues scene and has been playing at the Yale for what’s been described as ‘eons’.

Garden Bay Pub

9.00pm - 1.00am $10