7th Annual Crush Party (Nostalgia Wines)
2024-09-28 10:00 - 17:30 UTC
It’s time to celebrate harvest with a thrilling day of live music by local rockers Rebel Luv, a 1950s Costume Competition, an artisan market, food trucks, a drinks garden featuring Nostalgia Wines and Firehall beer, and fundraising for local charities. Nostalgia Wines hopes that by offering Mother Nature this celebration of community and fun that she will smile upon the earth and its people for harvest.
Entry is by donation to charity.

The CCR Tribute Concert (Venables Theatre)
2024-09-28 19:30 - 21:30
North America’s Premier CCR Tribute, The Bad Moon Riders pay tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival in an epic Concert! Members of BTO and the Headpins deliver all the Hits, all night long!!
Get ready to be transported back in time to the golden era of as this talented band brings their iconic hits to life. The Bad Moon Riders will have you singing along to all your favorite CCR songs. From “Proud Mary” to “Bad Moon Rising,” vocalist Mike Kelly brings you the vocals of CCR effortlessly because that is his natural voice! 1 in a Billion!! The band is comprised of veteran players from major Canadian recording acts, driving the show from start to finish with the timeless music that defined a generation.
Grab your friends and family, and get ready to rock the night away at The Ultimate CCR Tribute, The Bad Moon Riders!

The Gambler Meets The King (Venables Theatre)
2024-10-05 19:30 - 21:30
Starring Marty Edwards & Bruno Nesci. Presented by The Canadian Bluemoon Ventures.
An unforgettable evening of music as Marty Edwards and Bruno Nesci bring Kenny Rogers and Elvis Presley together for the first time. Hear many of your favourite songs. Marty Edwards has a remarkable likeness to Kenny Rogers and the voice to go with it. To see him on stage you would think you were watching a real Kenny Rogers concert! Internationally, he is regarded as the #1 Kenny Rogers impersonator and has been seen on Oprah, Jay Leno & CNN shows, with performances world-wide… performances across the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Ireland, England and Mexico!
Bruno Nesci is no stranger to the Elvis Tribute Artist World. He has graced the stages of the World for the last 23 years performing as Elvis Presley, touring across Canada, the USA, Italy and Australia. Bruno Nesci also brings with his accolades as being the only Elvis Tribute Artist to perform with some International Stars such as, Al Martino, The Platters, The Four Lads, Ricci Martin and many other famous singers from Italy.
Backing these 2 great singers is the outstanding 10 piece band, The Cadillac Kings and Queens as well as the Uptown Hornz.

Rumours (Venables Theatre)
2024-10-10 19:30 - 21:30
“RUMOURS” The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present a return engagement of “Rumours” The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute show based in Los Angeles, California. The group recreates the legendary band in its youthful heyday from 1975-1979.

“It’s been said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I say THANK YOU!”- Richard Dashut Record Producer – Fleetwood Mac albums including Rumours, Tusk, Live, Mirage, Tango In The Night, and Time.
After finding huge success in Los Angeles, selling out their regular Roxy Theatre performances month after month, the band moved from the world famous Sunset Strip to casinos, theatres, and clubs all over Canada and the United States. Rumours has meticulously put together a show that spares no detail. From period accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances, “Rumours” takes you back to a time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience and bands weren’t afraid to put on a show.

TICKETS: $60
Presale for e-mail subscribers Oct 18, 2023 @ 10:00am. General sale begins Oct 19, 2023 @ 10:00am.

Music On The Patio (Hester Creek Estate Winery)
2024-10-12 13:00 - 16:00
The Okanagan Valley is home to an incredible array of talented and up-and-coming musicians. These musicians are carefully chosen to suit the culture of Hester Creek. As Director of Operations, Roger Gillespie would say, “All things good in life, wine, food and music”. Join us from 1-4 every Saturday and Sunday all summer long, enjoy local artisan cheeses, fresh deli offerings and a glass of award-winning wine. All musical entertainment is complimentary.
Tables are available on a first come, first served basis. Hester Creek looks forward to having you join them.

Sycamore String Quartet (Venables Theatre)
2024-10-27 14:00 - 16:00
South Okanagan Concert Series
The Sycamore String Quartet has delivered top quality live concerts to audiences throughout BC’s southwest interior since 2009. Violinist Cvetozar Vutev and cellist Martin Krátký originally formed the group to provide a jumpstart to what became a very successful chamber music component of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra season and with the addition of violist Ashley Kroecher and violinist Sandra Wilmot, the Sycamore String Quartet has become a focal point of the Thompson-Okanagan live classical music scene. Whether bringing Haydn and Shostakovich to Princeton, Ashcroft, Revelstoke, and Oliver, or introducing larger audiences in Vernon and Kelowna to groundbreaking Canadian and international composers (e.g. Cam Wilson, Alan Gilliland, Dinuk Wijeratne, and Erkki-Sven Tüür), the group is known for its integrity of programming combined with a level of artistic excellence rarely heard outside of larger urban centres. Recent highlights include giving the world premiere performance of Imant Raminsh’s Clarinet Quintet in celebration of the composer’s 80th birthday in 2023.
Centering around the String Quartet No. 1 by British Columbia composer Imant Raminsh, this program will explore the depths of the human experience through music. Selections from J.S. Bach’s monumental Art of Fugue will open the program, highlighting the composer’s contrapuntal genius in what became his very last work written before his death in 1750. The String Quartet No. 1 by Imant Raminsh, based on a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke, will take the audience on a journey of introspective contemplation to outward exuberance. The program will be framed and punctuated by a couple other surprise gems from the string quartet repertoire.
Part of the 2024/2025 South Okanagan Concert Series
Sunday October 27th 2024- Sycamore String Quartet
Friday November 29th 2024 – O’Celli
Friday January 24th 2025 – Alex Cuba
Friday April 4th 2025 – Piano Heist
​TICKETS
4 Events – $27.00 each
2-3 Events – $29.50 each
Single Event for Sycamore String Quartet, O’Celli & Piano Heist- $32.00 each
Single Event for Alex Cuba – $38.00
​Students – $5.00 each

Good Lovelies (Venables Theatre)
2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:30
Theatre Junkie presents GOOD LOVELIES “We Will Never Be the Same” Tour
The rich complexity of life is the emotional focus of the latest, Juno-nominated album from one of Canada’s most accomplished and harmonious trios – Good Lovelies.
The songs on We Will Never Be the Same, crafted by the Juno Award-winning ensemble of Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore and Caroline Marie Brooks, are as compelling as the engaging vocal harmonies for which the group has been known for the last 17 years as they mine the complex feelings experienced by women who have come to ponder some of the big questions of life.
This new album is both a return to a more elemental, acoustic-based musical platform reaching back to the early days of the Good Lovelies, as well as an immersive emotional experience crafted by three seasoned songwriters who bring their own real-life stories in all their dynamism and messy complexity to the fore.
We Will Never Be the Same is the group’s fifth full-length studio album adding to a widely acclaimed catalogue of recordings that also includes two beloved Christmas releases. It adds to their already popular concert repertoire as they return to tread the boards in venues throughout North America, the U.K., Europe, Australia, and beyond.
It is a testament not only to their artistry, but also their humanity, and is an album that will continue to endear this beloved group to fans of all ages.

Steve Patterson is… PatterDad (Venables Theatre)
2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:30
Presented by Venables Theatre & Train Wreck Comedy
Canadian comedy veteran Steve Patterson is…PatterDad!
“Not all dad jokes are bad jokes”
Many Canadians recognize the name Steve Patterson. He’s been a crowd favorite since his first Just for Laughs Gala appearance back in 2004 and as host of the long-running hit show The Debaters on CBC since 2007. But what they may not know is how Patterson’s perceptions have shifted since he became a dad to two precocious daughters.
Those new perceptions are on grand display in his new show which picks up on the themes introduced in his popular book published by Penguin Random House Canada in 2021 “Dad Up!” From being outsmarted to being outrun to being outnumbered (current household rankings have him clinging to 6th place in importance behind his wife, his daughters, their dog, and whichever stuffed animal is most essential in any given week), Steve struggles to come to terms with the responsibilities of being a dad. But fortunately for audiences, his struggles are pure comedic delight. Come join this iconic Canadian comedian on a 90-minute fun ride that will warm your heart, rekindle memories, and maybe most importantly, will get you out of the house and laughing with strangers. Which, really, is the best gift families can give to each other.
Steve Patterson is an award-winning stand-up comedian with over 25 years of international performance experience. As host of the long-running hit radio show and podcast The Debaters and theatre show The Debaters Live, Patterson’s brand of comedy is best described as honest and erudite combining well-crafted writing with unparalleled off-the-cuff wit. Twice named Canada’s Best Male Stand-Up at the Canadian Comedy Awards, Patterson is known for masterfully keeping the audience engaged with heartfelt stories, concisely constructed letters, and original songs. In short, Patterson packs much more than punchlines into his show.
A household name in Canadian comedy through his long-time radio hosting and numerous televised gala appearances, Steve served as anchor for the “If It Makes You Happy” Gala at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival in 2022 which debuted on CBC and across various media platforms in 2023. He has also taken his award-winning humour to the literary world with The Book of Letters I Didn’t Know Where to Send and his newest release Dad Up! are available wherever books and audiobooks are sold.

Open Mic Night (Firehall Brewery)
2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:00
Open Mic Night is an opportunity for local musicians to perform their art in a public, social setting in the Firehall Brewery brewpub! Open Mic Nights are an important part of every music scene, to allow new musicians to flourish, and seasoned musicians to hone their trade.
PLEASE NOTE that seating is first-come-first-serve. RSVPing on Firehall’s website is highly recommended but does not guarantee a seat; it serves mainly as a way for the Firehall Brewery to know that you’re coming so they can staff properly and provide the best service possible. So make sure you arrive early enough, between 6 and 6:30pm is recommended to get the best choice of seat before the fun begins at 7pm! (Cash/credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).

Ô-Celli (Venables Theatre)
2024-11-29 19:30 - 21:30
South Okanagan Concert Series
Ô-Celli is a musical project, characterized by its originality and dynamic presentation, in the world of classical music. Since its creation in 2010, through the initiative of Sébastien Walnier (Principal Cello of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels) and Alexandre Beauvoir (chamber musician), these eight musicians never fail to share their passion for the extraordinary richness of their instrument.
These celebrated chamber musicians are members of prominent European orchestras such as the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, National Opera of Paris, and the Liège Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. As with their adopted city of Brussels (Belgium), Ô-Celli is a cosmopolitan ensemble which is represented by five different nationalities.
Since its creation, Ô-Celli has had the honor of performing for numerous European festivals. Most notably, the International Cello Festival in Beauvais, the Flâneries musicales de Reims, the Festival Sully sur Loire (France), Festival Musiq’3 (Belgian National classical radio station), and the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie (Belgium).
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2017 was highlighted by Ô-Celli’s first international tour, performing from Ontario to Nova Scotia in Canada. In addition to this adventure they also broadened their horizons with concerts in Switzerland and Luxembourg.
Part of the 2024/2025 South Okanagan Concert Series
Sunday October 27th 2024- Sycamore String Quartet
Friday November 29th 2024 – O’Celli
Friday January 24th 2025 – Alex Cuba
Friday April 4th 2025 – Piano Heist
​TICKETS
4 Events – $27.00 each
2-3 Events – $29.50 each
Single Event for Sycamore String Quartet, O’Celli & Piano Heist- $32.00 each
Single Event for Alex Cuba – $38.00
​Students – $5.00 each

Shane Koyczan (Venables Theatre)
2024-12-01 19:30 - 21:30
There are some artists who happen to be in the right place at the right time… that moment when the door is still slightly open and there’s just enough space to sneak through. Then there are those artists who find themselves standing in front of a closed door, but instead of waiting for it to open they kick it in to go through. In the rise of Spoken Word’s popularity, that open door cannot be discussed without saying the name Shane Koyczan.
In 2010, the world caught a glimpse of Koyczan’s prodigious talent with his presentation at the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. This stand-out performance helped shine a light on this street poet from Vancouver’s downtown east side. Shane had been an artist, inches away from living on the street, who even in those troubled times was putting out work like To This Day, a video that’s garnered 24 million views and is used worldwide in classrooms as a teaching tool, as well in speech and forensic competitions. His second book, Stickboy, was adapted into an opera by Vancouver Opera. His voice has been sought after by luminaries like George Miller, who worked with Shane on Mad Max: Fury Road. Koyczan also created the piece, Shoulders, which he toured with David Suzuki as part of The Blue Dot Tour, a movement to enshrine environmental rights in the constitution.
In 2017 Shane invited us deep into family trauma with the documentary “Shut Up And Say Something”, an emotional trip through his past as he comes to terms with his estranged father. The film went on to win Most Popular Documentary at Vancouver International Film Festival, moving audiences with its bravery and vulnerability. After a number of critical successes in the book world, Shane chose to depart from convention and carve out his own path as an independent artist. Koyczan launched his own publishing house, Stickboy Press, whose first collection was brought to life by a crowd funding campaign in which 1,688 backers pledged $91,154 to make A Bruise On Light, a Guinness record holder as the most money raised through crowdfunding for a book of poetry. Shane followed this success by publishing two graphic novels, Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To and Turn On A Light.
​It feels safe to say that there seems no territory beyond the reach of Koyczan’s pen or of his heart. An artist whose work has transgressed genres and given breath to a new generation of voices, Shane Koyczan wears the mantle of human and dares others to discover what that means. A self-motivating machine, Shane also recently released a new collection of poems called The Basement In My Attic, and worked with Theytus Books to publish Inconvenient Skin, a journey into Canada’s own troubled history with residential schools and the treatment of indigenous people.

TICKETS: ​Adult $35, Under 25 $20

Alex Cuba (Venables Theatre)
2025-01-24 19:30 - 21:30
South Okanagan Concert Series
Alex Cuba is a Grammy and Juno winning; singer, songwriter, producer and musician. Born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba and now living in Smithers, BC, Canada. His first musical memory was playing claves (a Cuban rhythm instrument) at the age of 4 alongside his father on national TV, and went on to study guitar, then electric and upright bass, touring and recording nationally and internationally, before moving to Canada in 1999. His sound is the unique confluence of tradition and global influences in articulate arrangements, conveying emotions through melody and lyric. In 2022, he won a Grammy for Best Latin Pop for “Mendó” as producer, artist and engineer, his proudest accomplishment of the 20+ awards and nominations he has received as an independent artist over 9 albums.
His musical evolution for years was all about searching for the simplicity and soul in Cuban music – taking apart the complex arrangements, mixing it with North American influences, adopting the melodic simplicity of pop music, looking to Cuban folk traditions for inspiration – he’s always exploring, always creating something fresh and new, and always, it seems, getting it just right.
​“I always believed, from the beginning of my career in Canada, that if music is beautiful, it will cross the language. Because we are all humans.” Alex Cuba
Part of the 2024/2025 South Okanagan Concert Series
Sunday October 27th 2024- Sycamore String Quartet
Friday November 29th 2024 – O’Celli
Friday January 24th 2025 – Alex Cuba
Friday April 4th 2025 – Piano Heist
​TICKETS
4 Events – $27.00 each
2-3 Events – $29.50 each
Single Event for Sycamore String Quartet, O’Celli & Piano Heist- $32.00 each
Single Event for Alex Cuba – $38.00
​Students – $5.00 each

Firehall Brewery Trivia Night
2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver, British Columbia
Tuesday Trivia is free and fun, with weekly prizes and a trophy awarded to the team with the most points over the season!

Spring Prix-Fixe Miradoro
2025-03-13 17:00 - 2025-04-17 21:30 | Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada
MIRADORO IS BACK WITH A DELICIOUS 3-COURSE SPECIAL VALUE DINNER MENU

MAR 1 – APR 17

ONLY $59 + TAX

Firehall Brewery Open Mic Night
2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver, British Columbia
Open Mic Night is an opportunity for local musicians to perform their art in a public, social setting in the Firehall Brewery brewpub! Seating is first-come-first-serve.

Boom X
2025-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
In January of 2019, Kidoons’ Rick Miller followed up his hit show BOOM with BOOM X (Part 2), the GenX sequel that spans the years 1970-1995. It’s the second in a trilogy of solo multimedia performances, which collectively span 75 years of music, culture, and events on our planet. BOOM X picks up where BOOM left off, at Woodstock in August of ‘69, and takes us all the way to 1995, when the internet began to dominate our lives. Over the course of 100 minutes, Miller plays over 100 colourful characters from the days of disco, the oil crisis, Watergate, the Cold War, video games, punk rock, the (second) British Invasion, and more.

“STUNNING… A marvellous mashup of media, verbatim theatre, jukebox musical and autobiographical confession” (Globe & Mail)“A ONE-MAN SHOW MASTER… A multimedia showcase of Rick Miller’s incredibly unique ability to bring all this pop culture to life” (CBC News)“4 STARS… An immensely entertaining, high energy magic carpet ride with a real genie for a tour guide” (Calgary Herald)“ASTONISHING… BOOM X is a miracle of timing and technology” (Montreal Gazette)

The Perfect Pair: Sips & Chips
2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:30 | Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada

Every Little Thing - Movie and an Expert
2025-03-15 13:30 - 16:00 | Osoyoos Secondary School Theatre, 5800 115 St British Columbia Osoyoos V0H 1V4 Canada, Osoyoos, British Columbia, V0H 1V4, Canada
Every Little ThingTerry Masear is an extraordinary woman who has spent nearly two decades devoted to rehabilitating injured hummingbirds. Yet, it’s the delicate creatures she nurtures that truly capture our hearts. A luminous, richly layered film where each bird becomes memorable, mighty and heroic, Every Little Thing is an inspiring reminder that grace can be found in the smallest of acts and the tiniest of creatures.

with special guest Sue ElwellSue Elwell has been a resident of Princeton since 1975. Invited by the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists to take part in the Hummingbird Project of BC, Sue earned her banding permit in 2012. Since then, she’s been working to monitor and protect these remarkable birds and joins us today to share her experiences.

After Hour Happy Hour
2025-03-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
We invite you to join us for an After Hour Happy Hour at Hester Creek Estate Winery. This exclusive experience offers a glass of wine and live music included in the ticket price. Additional deli offerings and wine will be available for purchase.

Join us on Saturday, March 15 from 5:00-8:00pm to celebrate spring! Enjoy live music by Ari Neufeld, a glass of the featured wine and an opportunity to gather with the community.

Josh + Bex
2025-03-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Venables Theatre, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Josh + Bex are a 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 as they intuitively and vulnerably craft songs that explore the wondrous realm of the human experience. Their sound is an alt folk fusion, reminiscent of Alison Krauss/Robert Plant meets Caamp.

This soul-stirring duo bring a unique synthesis of east and west coast in their warm onstage banter, performance and storytelling. Josh engages the audience, influenced by a broad lineage of eclectic song-smithing, while Bex, approaches the audience with a charmingly introspective aptitude. Together they have woven their flawlessly blended harmonies into their mindful and dynamic performance–presenting a juxtaposition of pin-drop moments with explosions of heart-felt intensity and jubilation.

The pair have consecutively placed in the Kelowna Now‘s top-three bands/musicians since 2020, giving them wide recognition throughout the Okanagan Valley and beyond. The duo received their festival start, after winning the local Emerging Artist contest, at the internationally acclaimed Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival in 2019. Most recently, they warmed up the stage with Bahama’s and The Paper Kites at Red Bird Brewing’s Nest Fest ’23 and played Kelowna’s premier indie winter festival, Fireside Festival (2018, 2021, 2023). Additionally, they had the opportunity to perform at the Jasper Folk Music Festival in September ’23. Catch them this summer, at Saskatchewan’s Napatak Ramble, July 5th and 6th.

Josh + Bex released their self-titled EP in 2019. Everything is Everything is Josh + Bex latest full-length dream folk production, released in 2022. Whimsical and illuminating—these songs bridge the audience from the physical to the metaphysical world. They release their newest work—a 5-song EP, Stoned in Paradise, in the spring of 2024. They will take this new collection of songs on the road this spring, summer and fall with western Canadian tours planned in BC, AB and SK.

“Josh + Bex are staples in the BC music scene” – Chris Walker (CBC Daybreak South)“Josh + Bex are the perfect mix of east and west coast. Together they create a new sound that draws from deep, ancient feelings and places” – Miles Overn (EIKelowna)“Josh + Bex embody the emotion and energy of the world we live in, and the nature around us. Their music captivates your spirit and ears” – Jen Wagner (The Anchor)

Complimentary Tasting - Nostalgia Wines
2025-03-17 10:00 - 2025-03-28 17:30 | Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada
Complimentary Tastings at Nostalgia Wines. It’s Spring Break, come have a little fun.

Seeing Red| Blind Taste Testing at Hester Creek
2025-03-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Blind tastings are the best way to become an expert in wine! That’s why our Wine Shop Manager, Rachel Rogers, created a blind tasting experience like none-other at Hester Creek.

This seated tasting is a masterclass in wine. It will put your eyes, nose and palate to the test in the best way possible. Be prepared to enjoy delicious wine, lots of laughs and learning more about wine than you ever thought possible!

What you’ll learn:

Appearance I.e., what does the colour, transparency and overall appearance tell you?

Aromas I.e., what can the aromas of each wine tell you about the characteristics of the grape, winemaking and/or bottle aging?

Palate I.e., what flavours are hitting your palate and where? Does the wine have tannin? A long finish? Balance? Complexity?

Included in this experience is a tasting mat for you to take notes, an aroma wheel and a flight of delicious Hester Creek wines!

This 90-minute experience is 19+. Pets are not permitted at this event.

Half Price Wines @ Terrafina
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-19 17:00, 2025-03-19 08:00 - 2025-03-20 17:00, 2025-03-25 08:00 - 2025-03-26 17:00, 2025-03-26 08:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00 | Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
Every Tuesday and Wednesday for the months of March and April.

Terrafina is celebrating spring by offering half price on bottles of wine. This offer excludes library wines and large format bottles and is not available during events.

This offer is by reservation and takes place at Terrafina.

Firehall Brewery Karaoke
2025-03-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver, British Columbia

The Wildflowers (Venables Theatre)
2025-03-22 19:30 - 21:30
America’s #1 Tom Petty Tribute Presented by VaughnCo Entertainment
The international touring band The Wildflowers are North America’s #1 Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

“Who doesn’t love Tom Petty?” bassist Darryell Stone asked himself one day in 2012 while listening to the radio. There was only one answer he could imagine, “Nobody.” Testing his hypothesis, Stone polled friends, family and fellow musicians how they felt about Petty. The result was always the same. Everyone loves Tom Petty. One of these fellow musicians just happened to be Tom Petty’s doppelganger, guitarist and lead vocalist Jonathan Guthrie. Guthrie was an avid fan and had always fantasized about being a Heartbreaker. As two seasoned musicians and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers fans, there was really only one thing for them to do – form a Tom Petty tribute band.

It wasn’t hard for Stone and Guthrie to find skilled musicians excited about playing in a Tom Petty tribute band. Drummer Steve Lucas, formerly of Feverdog and a bandmate of Stone’s local band, Theatrix, quickly signed on. Lucas brought with him his M-80’s band mate Glenn Freeman. Freeman, who boasts of seeing multiple Tom Petty concerts in the 80s, brought an instrumental cornucopia to the group with keyboards, harmonica, guitar and backing vocals. Lead guitarist Curt Granger rounded out the lineup. With 30+ years experience in Birmingham’s local music scene, Granger has played in such circuit bands as Pyrate, Scream Sophie, and his own solo project, as well as creating a line of world-renowned boutique guitar amplifiers.

The new Tom Petty tribute band rehearsed with one focus – to recreate the music of Tom Petty with precision, attention to detail, and a reverent respect. Parts were studied in great detail, down to inflections in the very way each word of every lyric was sung. Performing locally in the first year, it didn’t take long for the band to be noticed. Word spread quickly, which led to more shows outside the band’s home state, which led to more word of mouth and exposure. Soon the band was gaining interest from venues across the southeast, which led to more travel and more Tom Petty fans discovering them.

Jump ahead 100 shows and The Wildflowers have become one of the most popular tribute shows across the southeast US, and quickly gaining recognition in other regions. Equipped with decades of experience and a passion for Tom Petty’s magic way with songs, The Wildflowers bring music lovers of all stripes what they adore. More Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
