The Stampeders, says their drummer, Vernon resident Kim Berly, are still playing more than 50 years after their debut for fun and profit.
And Berly makes it clear: it91裸聊视频檚 in that order 91裸聊视频� fun, profit.
91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e still here and we enjoy the buzz we get from being on stage,91裸聊视频� said Berly as he and bandmates Rich Dodson (lead guitar) and bass player Ronnie King get set to kick off an 11-date tour of B.C. June 18 in Trail. The tour will stop in Vernon, at the Performing Arts Centre Monday, June 20, and at Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Community Theatre Tuesday, June 21.
91裸聊视频淲e have a very interactive show. There91裸聊视频檚 nothing better than hearing a theatre full of people laughing. We don91裸聊视频檛 just play our songs and leave. It91裸聊视频檚 wonderful.91裸聊视频�
The predominant Canadian rock 91裸聊视频榥91裸聊视频� roll band of the 1970s, The Stampeders are bringing along all their classic hits: Wild Eyes, Carry Me, Oh My Lady, Devil You, Monday Morning Choo Choo, Minstrel Gypsy, Hit the Road Jack and, of course, the quintessential Canadian 91裸聊视频� and Hall of Fame 91裸聊视频� song, Sweet City Woman.
No 91裸聊视频�70s group represented Canada91裸聊视频檚 musical identity to the world like The Stampeders. A quick look at Canada91裸聊视频檚 music scene from 1971 until 1976 confirms the group formed in Calgary before moving to Toronto was truly the country91裸聊视频檚 international musical ambassadors, touring more extensively in Canada and overseas than any other Canadian group during that time.
Formed in 1966, the legendary Canadian trio is coming off a month91裸聊视频檚 rest following a 25-gig tour of Ontario. It was their first live shows since the beginning of COVID.
91裸聊视频淚t was truly spiritual,91裸聊视频� said Berly, originally from Dawson Creek. 91裸聊视频淧eople were so happy to be out. We were so happy to be playing live.91裸聊视频�
During the pandemic, Berly took to social media weekly, creating videos of him playing not drums but guitar, and singing obscure Stampeders91裸聊视频� album cuts.
91裸聊视频淚t was great for me. It gave me a reason to keep playing and singing,91裸聊视频� said Berly, conceding, though, that he91裸聊视频檒l be on the skins for the tour. He sings lead on Stampeders91裸聊视频� classics like Minstrel Gypsy, Oh My Lady and Wild Eyes.
Asked if he had a favourite Stampeders song, Berly said he loves all of them.
91裸聊视频淭he songs are all our children,91裸聊视频� he said. 91裸聊视频淓ach one is special.91裸聊视频�
The Stampeders took time apart from one another in 1977, reuniting in 1992 and have been together ever since. Berly said he, Dodson and King are lifelong friends.
91裸聊视频淲e are performing better than we were during our (1970s) run,91裸聊视频� he said, adding with a laugh: 91裸聊视频淭he two up front aren91裸聊视频檛 running around the stage as much.
91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e still playing and singing very well.91裸聊视频�
The Stampeders have been recognized by SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) for their Lifetime Achievement, been inducted into the SOCAN Songwriters Hall of Fame on five occasions and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for their 1971 seminal hit Sweet City Woman.
Reserved seating tickets for The Stampeders are $66.50 (tax and facility fees included, service charges may apply) and are available from Ticket Seller in Vernon (250-549-7469) and from all Select Your Ticket outlets for Kelowna (250-762-5050). Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
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