What’s Up? The Local Music Scene Feb 17th, 2022

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Brad Krauza - Publisher
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What’s Up? The Local Music Scene Feb 17th, 2022

 
All live and available on https://GonzoOkanagan.com. Just go to the events tab and…BOOM! Lots going on in and around the Thompson/Okanagan and beyond! Feel free to submit your event as well. We’d love to support it!
 
Hope you can get out to some of these shows and let all the world stresses go and soak up the live music vibes from so many of our local artists and venues supporting them.
FEATURING…

LOCAL THOMPSON/OKANAGAN LIVE SHOWS

Rotary Centre for the Arts

 ~ TONIGHT – The Jazz Jam with Craig Thomson & crew every Thursday from 5-7pm!

Memphis Blues BBQ House Kelowna

~ TONIGHT and every Thursday evening. James Hay filling in for Poppa Dawg

Creekside Theatre

~ TONIGHT – Bif Naked at 7:30pm

THE WEEKEND

Freddy’s Brewpub 

~ Three Scotch In Friday 7:30pm Start

Whiski-Jack’s Pub

~ Richard Girard Friday 7pm start

Grizzli Winery

~ Anna Jacyszyn and Loni Moger Friday from  4-6pm

O’Flannigan’s Pub

~ Friday & Saturday with Tim Reardon 9:30pm

Globe Cafe & Tapas Bar at Big White Ski Resort

~ Jon Bos every Thursday to Sunday 3:30pm start

Grizzly Bear Bistro & Bar

~ Shalisa every Friday in Feb 6pm

~ Saturday evening with Monica Tracey starting at 6pm

~ Merv Machura Saturday & Sunday

Salt & Brick 

~ Friday Night with Contemporary Jazz – 9pm

~ Saturday Night features Joshua Smith – 9pm

Copper Brewing Co.

~ Jeff Piattelli 5pm showtime

Barn Owl Brewing Company

~ Ben Klick Saturday at 7pm

~ Sunday with Dan Tait at 2:30pm

97 Street Pub 

~ Jeff Piattelli Friday night starting at 7:00pm

The Vibrant Vine in Jackos Lounge

~ Glory Days “Leather & Jeans Classic Rock Night” and they are set to perform Saturday 6pm start

SOUTH OKANAGAN

TIME Family of Wines

~ Live@TIME  TONIGHT Feb 17th at 6:30 pm with Joshua Smith

Highway 97 Brewing Company

~ Moving Lines is Saturday 6:00pm-9pm

Slackwater Brewing – Live Music every Saturday 

 

VERNON

Marten Brewing Bar & Grill

~ Two’s a Pair Friday Feb 18th starting at 6:30pm

NEW NEWS

The Blue Grotto Nightclub in Kamloops and The Blue Gator in Kelowna now have live full bands and dancing FINALLY!

~ The Blue Grotto Nightclub Featuring The Angie Heinze Band! Doors open at 8pm Friday and Saturday Night.

~ The Blue Gator has just announced several full bands starting the following weekend of Feb 25-26th with Papa Wheely

Check it all out at https://GonzoOkanagan.com and hover over the “Events” tab and you can access all the events!

For the future events, send me a PM or email me at whatsup@gonzookanagan.com and I’ll add it to the show then and each week. You can also just add your events to our new Gonzo Events Calendar as that’s where we will be reading all our events from each week on k96.3 Kelowna’s Classic Rock & GonzoOkanagan.com! ?

#supportlivemusic, #livemusickelowna, #livemusickamloops, #livemusicpenticton, #livemusicvernon, #livemusicoliver, #livemusicosoyoos,

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

Whiski-Jacks Pub in West Kelowna

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Brad Krauza - Publisher
Brad Krauza - Publisher
https://gonzookanagan.com
Brad Krauza – Musician, Publisher & Entrepreneur Brad Krauza is a bassist, vocalist, acoustic guitarist, publisher, promoter, and CEO with more than 35 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry. First and foremost, he proudly considers himself a father, son, brother, and uncle, but music and community have always been at the heart of everything he does. A lifelong performer and passionate music fan, Brad has spent decades on stage delivering high-energy live performances while building a reputation as a tireless promoter and marketing powerhouse within the industry. As a bassist and vocalist, Brad’s love for performing is simple and genuine — he loves to sing, play, and share the experience of live music with audiences. For Brad, live music represents something deeper than entertainment. It’s about connection. The energy exchanged between performers and audiences is what keeps him inspired. “There’s nothing like the energy of live music — from the stage to the seats. When everyone is feeling that same vibe, it’s magic.” — Brad Krauza Over the past three decades, Brad has demonstrated a unique blend of creative vision, compassion, leadership, and strong marketing instincts, helping artists, venues, and events thrive. His work has included concert promotions ranging from local showcases to major international touring acts, including performances featuring artists such as INXS, Randy Travis, Creed, and Anthrax. Beyond performing and promoting, Brad is also the founder and publisher of Gonzo Okanagan, an influential arts, music, and entertainment platform that serves the Okanagan and beyond. Through the platform and its earlier print publication, Gonzo Magazine, Brad has interviewed and featured internationally recognized artists and celebrities including **The Offspring, Nicolas Cage, Drew Barrymore, Steven Spielberg, Angelina Jolie, Adam Sandler, and Martina McBride. Brad’s career has also extended into sales, publishing, marketing, web design, and digital media, all of which complement his lifelong dedication to supporting artists and growing the regional music community. Today, Brad continues to champion live music and creative culture throughout the Okanagan, working to spotlight local artists, promote new music, and bring people together through unforgettable live experiences. His mission remains simple: support the music community, inspire audiences, and keep the spirit of rock & roll alive. “Music is something people need in their lives. If we can help fill people’s cups with great music and positive energy, then we’re doing something right.” Be safe… and let’s ROCK ’N’ ROLL.
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