It doesn91裸聊视频檛 take much for any given musician to get excited about playing at Penticton91裸聊视频檚 Dream Cafe.
That91裸聊视频檚 according to Mark Branscombe, a singer-songwriter who91裸聊视频檚 leading Vancouver-based country rock and folk trio The Gravel-Airies into the Peach City venue on May 27.
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The musician last appeared in Penticton in May 2022 while playing with Canadian rock mainstays Mud Bay, a group that once served as the opening act for the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughn during its 44-year run on Canada91裸聊视频檚 blues scene.
Now, under the name of The Gravel-Aires, Branscombe will be joined by fellow B.C. musicians Mike Mahoney and Stuart Bedard to bring a country-rock vibe to Penticton.
Don91裸聊视频檛 expect to get out of your chair and feel like having to dance, though.
And in some ways, that91裸聊视频檚 exactly how the trio likes it.
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The Gravel-Airies, a once side-project for Branscombe, played its first show together in November 2016 on the Lower Mainland.
Its show will feature instruments like the electric-slide guitar, mandolin, and harmonica.
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Saturday, May 27, marks the band91裸聊视频檚 debut appearance in Penticton.
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The Gravel-Airies takes the stage Saturday, starting at 8 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the
logan.lockhart@pentictonwesternnews.com
