It91裸聊视频檚 somewhere between work and vacation.

That91裸聊视频檚 the motto of Rich Dodson, guitarist and singer of Canadian icons The Stampeders who are bringing their classic, tie-dye rock anthems to Vernon April 7 and Kelowna April 8.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 hard to describe being in The Stampeders as work. We91裸聊视频檙e very fortunate for that,91裸聊视频� Dodson said. 91裸聊视频淭hat91裸聊视频檚 sort of what this band has always been.91裸聊视频�

Originally known as The Rebounders, the group formed as a five-piece band in the late 91裸聊视频�60s in Calgary before they relocated to Toronto and rebranded as The Stampeders. After the group was whittled down to it91裸聊视频檚 core trio, they rose to international fame for their platinum single, Sweet City Woman, for which they won Juno Awards in the categories of best group, best single, best producer and best composer.

Now that they91裸聊视频檝e reached those heights, Dodson said, it91裸聊视频檚 time to just have fun.

91裸聊视频淲e wanted to do a little southern B.C. tour. It91裸聊视频檚 fun going through that spot again. It91裸聊视频檚 a little run we91裸聊视频檇 probably never really do,91裸聊视频� Dodson said. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e full up on fame and just looking forward to more fun.91裸聊视频�

The Stampeders split in 1977 after reaching wondrous heights. But, in 1992 at the Calgary Stampede, the trio brought The Stampeders back to life and have since been recognized by the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) for their lifetime achievement, been inducted into the SOCAN Songwriters Hall of Fame on five occasions and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for Sweet City Woman.

However, instead of doing the lengthy tours of old, The Stampeders now prefer to keep their road time light.

91裸聊视频淢aybe 25 dates a year is all we do. It91裸聊视频檚 enough to keep it going not be done with it, to keep it fresh,91裸聊视频� Dodson said. 91裸聊视频淭he touring thing, I rather like. I never thought I would miss it when I left, but I did.91裸聊视频�

Comprised of the original trio of Dodson with his signature double neck guitar, Ronnie King who tows the bass line while Kim Berly keeps the beat, The Stampeder91裸聊视频檚 13 stop tour stretches from the Island to the Kootenays with stops at small theatres across the province.

91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 looking forward to the tour, and at our age, this could be our last southern B.C. tour.91裸聊视频� Dodson said. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 nice to be up front and close to the audience. The band has nothing to prove and we don91裸聊视频檛 take it too seriously.91裸聊视频�

However, they don91裸聊视频檛 disregard the tunes.

91裸聊视频淲e still play too loud. It91裸聊视频檚 one, two, three rock n91裸聊视频� roll,91裸聊视频� Dodson said, adding that they bring their own light and sound people on tour. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 fun to get together with the guys again. It can be a little tiring, these barn burners, but reconnecting with the fans afterwards is a big buzz.91裸聊视频�

And, despite significant changes to the business since The Stampeders rose to fame in the 91裸聊视频�70s, Dodson said connecting with fans is just as easy and important as ever.

91裸聊视频淭he internet is the big change. The internet has allowed us to reintroduce The Stampeders,91裸聊视频� Dodson said.

Not only has the internet changed the world of music, but it has allowed Canada to become a front-runner in the business.

91裸聊视频淣ow we have such a strong industry here (in Canada) you can be a Blue Rodeo band and not have to worry about cracking the United States,91裸聊视频� Dodson said. 91裸聊视频淲e just seem to have a good situation up here for talent and developing talent. Maybe because it91裸聊视频檚 so cold in the winter we just spend a lot of time in the basement recording.91裸聊视频�

While the industry may have evolved, Dodson said they91裸聊视频檙e still the same old Stampeders.

91裸聊视频淐ome check out the old guys when they91裸聊视频檙e still jumping around, and the clock is ticking,91裸聊视频� Dodson laughed. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e just kids. We91裸聊视频檙e 70, but we91裸聊视频檙e just older kids.91裸聊视频�

The Stampeders rock the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 and are available through the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, . The Kelowna performance is slated for 7:30 p.m. at the Kelowna Community Theatre April 8. Tickets are $65 and are available through Select Your Tickets, 250-762-5050, .