On September 10th, the city came alive during the CCMA Country Crawl with an evening full of vibrant performances, dance, and community spirit, shining a spotlight on regional talent and creative collaboration. The event, featuring sets by Kris Anders Band, Jese Lawrence, Shalisa, and special guest Elli Hart from Victoria.
The night also featured an engaging two-step dance lesson at 7:15 pm, which added a lively, interactive element to the evening. Throughout the event, in-between sets by incredible local artists Ayla Buckbury, Anna Jacyszyn with Loni, Ben Klick, and Javan Johnson kept the energy high and the audience fully engaged.
Presented in partnership with Kelowna Museums and their Ranches and Rodeos exhibit, running through October 13, as well as the CCMAs Country Crawl, the event beautifully celebrated the cultural richness of western heritage and the thriving local music scene.
Event Highlights:
- The Kris Anders Band delivered poetic storytelling and polished performances, with hits like Shattered and Ever Enough resonating deeply with the audience.
- Elli Hart’s haunting dark country sound and raw guitar work captivated everyone, weaving stories of resilience and grit.
- Jese Lawrence’s energetic solo set infused authentic Americana and southern rock influences, connecting deeply through heartfelt lyrics and powerful rhythms.
- Shalisa’s bold, relatable songs celebrated life’s highs and lows, leaving a lasting impression and inspiring fans.
Special thank you to our Funders The City of Kelowna and Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
To our sponsors, Kelowna Museums, KBI and the CCMAs.
Attendees left with a renewed appreciation for the incredible talent flourishing in the region, reaffirming Kelowna’s position as a hub of cultural vibrancy and artistic excellence.
