Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Issue 1 Summer 2016 | Page 26

Wednesday Concert Series For the fifth year running, music will fill the Historic Downtown of Fernie, bringing residents and visitors together to enjoy live entertainment, food, and refreshments, and an opportunity to socialize through the Wednesday Concert Series. Held weekly in July and August, these events are free and welcome all ages, tastes and backgrounds. Organizers work hard to represent an array of musical genres to satisfy all interests and perhaps spark new ones. With nine Wednesdays this summer, the lineup is not only diverse, it has some of the biggest names the series has ever known. Kicking off the season is the West Coast’s Jocelyn Pettit Band, playing original and traditional music inspired by Canadian and Celtic cultures. Later 26 that month, Fernie welcomes The Cave Singers – an Indie Rock band from Seattle, Washington who recently released their fifth album, Banshee. The tone changes in early August, as Po’ Ramblin’ Boys hit the outdoor stage. This Bluegrass band from Tennessee will play high-energy music from their debut album, Back to the Mountains. This is just a taste of what’s on offer and with each week building off the last, you won’t want to miss a Wednesday Concert this summer. For dates and band names, see calendar, p25. Station Square at The Arts Station. Corner of 1st Ave & 6th St. Refreshments 6 - 9pm Free Live Music 6:30 – 8:30pm Theartsstation.com | 250-423-4842