Mark your calendars and bring your appetites!

On July 11, the TransRockies Single Track 6 mountain bike race is returning to New Denver, with many racers, crew members and spectators expected. This event was a huge success last year and brought with it many growling stomachs.  Hospice and SLAC are excited to fill that void this year with a large fundraising concession to be held at the north end of Centennial Park, near to the finish line. 

The race starts at 7 am and hot drinks, homemade freshly baked cinnamon buns and scones will be available starting at 6 am. As the racers arrive back in the park starting at 9 am and continuing through the morning and noon, there will also be hot barbequed items, wraps and drinks.

We invite the whole community to come out to celebrate the athletes’ accomplishments, experience the buzz of a fantastic event and take a break from your own kitchen. All are welcome.

We can’t wait to see you there and fill you up!

We kick off our outdoor summer music series with UCRA Mountain String Ensemble - a dynamic trio from Rossland BC, blending bluegrass, folk, and rock into their own distinctive sound. Their music features heartfelt melodies and engaging rhythms, with Ian Johnston delivering powerful guitar work and soulful vocals. Dale Green brings energy to the stand-up bass and adds rich vocal harmonies, while Brian Taylor contributes intricate mandolin and guitar parts, enhancing the band's overall texture.

Ranging from reflective ballads to upbeat tracks that get audiences moving , UCRA is influenced by groups like Trampled by Turtles, The Decemberists, and The Avett Brothers, UCRA Mountain String Band combines traditional roots with a modern edge.
 

Whether performing in intimate venues or on festival stages, they focus on creating memorable experiences and connecting with their audience through authentic and lively performances.

Kootenay River Renegades are a hard-driving and electric quartet that perform a heady mix of roots and blues as well as catchy rock classics and some tasty originals. Holly Hyatt on Vocals and bass, Jon Burden on Vocals and Guitar, Steve Wilson on Drums and Clint Swanson on Sax, these four superb musicians plug in and let rip with a powerful blend of blues grit, soul, and fiery rock. Jon is rated an “extraordinary guitarist” by the Smoky Mountain Blues Society, while Holly’s honey-rich vocals “captivate the listener” (Blues Blog USA). Better not miss these guys!

Josh + Bex are a Canadian Dream Folk duo from the Okanagan Valley of BC. Their spellbinding harmonies and honed yet rustic sound, meet at the intersection of hope and sorrow - - giving space to let their songs explore light, love, pain, connection and nature. Close your eyes and think Tim Burton meets Fleetwood Mac-creating a haunting, yet soothing and familiar dreamscape.

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Virtuoso Leila Neverland (b. Leila Anna Naderi) pulls “inspiration from multiple genres to create her unique blend of music” (Global TV) and belts out “by far the most soulful sets ever” (Artistic Director, Fireside Festival).  Singing and storytelling through hardship, heartbreak, loss, and renewal, this transcendent artist touches heart and soul, on and off the stage.

This August in New Denver, 3 Symphony of the Kootenay's string players (Martine denBok, Miranda Hughes and Jeff Faragher) will join her duet with Vancouver-based drummer for a mesmerizing concert, featuring Leila's new music, the art of storytelling, and good old fashioned love. 

See www.leilaneverland.com for more including her monthly newsletter with access to The Vault – an exclusive platform of unreleased tunes available only to her monthly subscribers.

LisaLicious brings the joy of hits from the 1970’s through to the 2000’s! From East to West coast, members of this ensemble bring fun and funky energy to the stage and get everyone moving on the dance floor.  Formed in 2024, this groovy dance band is lead by Lisa Dery, trained actor, singer, and voice teacher. Lisa is joined by Mr. Murray on guitar & vocals, Brother Dean on drums & vocals, and MegadegaSteph on bass & vocals who keeps audiences dancing and entertained with their dynamic and engaging performances. 

Stubbs and The

Stubbs and The is a multi genre theatrical musical experience. A group of five hooligans performing eclectic music in over 10 different languages and stylings. Hailing from the small mountain town of Rossland, BC, Stubbs and The have taken their ridiculously entertaining live shows to every corner of Canada as part of their 51 show 2023 Canadian Summer Tour.

Stubbs and The is driven to push the limits of what you like in music with elements that mix silliness with genuine authenticity. There are no rules; Stubbs and The want to show you what explorative music can sound like!

Jay Danley Trio:  Info coming soon!

Laura Landsberg and Wiggle Room:

Wiggle Room: Noun/1. Flexibility and options of interpretation/ 2. Freedom allowed for variation from a standard or expected course of action. 3. A music that makes you want to move your body through time and space.

We want you to groove .We want to make you move your body. We embrace freedom and improvisation.

Wiggle Room features: Paul Landsberg on guitar, Rob Fahie on upright bass, and Joel Fountain on drums. Collectively, they have over 100 years of playing with some of the greatest names in Jazz, World Music, and Funk. Always in the Moment. Always Fun.

For this special end of summer performance, we will feature Nelson and Slocan Valley’s favorite Soul Diva, Laura Landsberg. Dancing shoes highly recommended.