Shane Koyczan at Olympics now added to the Roots and Blues Line-up!
Feb 17, 2010 Music
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Congratulations to 2010 Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival artist, Shane Koyczan (with a zed), on the outstanding delivery of his original spoken word composition, “We Are More”, at the 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremonies on February 12th! Thousands, if not tens of thousands, of appreciative Canucks and fans from across the world, have been saturating the internet with positive comments on Shane’s golden moment. Not to mention the on-air kudos he’s been receiving from Olympic athletes and commentators since his performance, including an interview with “Today Show” host, Matt Lauer.
Shane is a multi-award winning spoken word performer and former member of T.O.F.U. which made an appearance at the Festival in 2007. He breathes new life into the genre of talk rock with his band, the Short Story Long, a trio with a musical range that stretches from folk to funk while showcasing all of the beautiful in between. Shane holds the distinctive title of 2000 National Poetry Slam Individual Champion and he and the Short Story Long were named New Artist of the Year at the 2009 British Columbia Interior Music Awards, while Roots and Blues also won an award at the BCIMA’s for Best Venue Supporting Live Music.
Roots and Blues attendees can hear more of Shane’s mind-blowing spoken word and slam poetry this summer as he and the Short Story Long take centre stage at the Festival. They’re just one of fifty acts that will fill six outdoor stages August 13th through 15th at the SA Fairgrounds, as the festival presents the best of the best in Canadian and international talent. Also featured will be the cool reggae rhythms of Mishka; the hot and funky firestorm known as Five Alarm Funk; guitar virtuoso and hand-tap sensastion, Eric Mongrain; a sizzlin’ mix of traditional and contemporary blues with artists like John Németh, Watermelon Slim and the Workers, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Joe Louis Walker, Shemekia Copeland; and much more. With new acts currently being confirmed, Roots and Blues continues to live up to its reputation of delivering one of the best, most diverse presentations anywhere. It’s gonna be one great weekend!
Earlybird passes to the 18th Annual Roots and Blues Festival are currently available at significant savings over subsequent pricing. Pick up your passes online now at www.rootsandblues.ca or call 250-833-4096 and save. A limited number of pre-registered campsites are also available but be sure to book well in advance as festival camping sold out early in 2009.
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