ROCKANAGAN

	Alison Arnall (Okanagan Valley) Alison Arnall is a singer-songwriter who defines her music as mellow with a Latin acoustic sound. She plays guitar, piano and drums. Her background is jazz and at 17 moved for a time to Southern California to pursue a musical carrier at a college near San Diego, obtaining experience in both performance and in the studio.
	Ari Neufeld Band (Okanagan Valley) www.arineufeld.com Ari is young and old all at once. His organic approach to making music turns not only his emotion, but his physicality into song. He breathes beats and croons out multi-octave melodies over textured acoustic guitar and percussion performed by his feet, through an amplified wooden box. His lyrics have the depth of a gritted traveler. He is joined by Scott Gamble, drum-god and creator, who aspires to never repeating himself in his pursuit of perfection. The trio is completed by John Rousseau, creator, guitarist and bass player.
	Brian Rosen & The WhatNow (Nelson) BrianRosen.ca Captivating and uplifting, Brian Rosen & The WhatNow is a rock/reggae/funk band, with a humanitarian and earth loving message. These guys are quickly becoming one of the most refreshing bands to hit the Canadian live music scene. The WhatNow is a tight unit that holds down a funky groove, captivates the audience and floods the dance floor with sweat and groove.
	Closing Iris (Okanagan Valley) http://www.closingiris.com Closing Iris is a melodic, soul driven rock and roll band. Reuniting 'rock' once again with 'soul'; there is a flow and sense of feeling that's missing from today's music. Their diverse sound has been described by onlookers as raw, soulful, progressive, and powerful, towering walls of distorted sound, overlapping layers of eerie melody, deep grooving rhythms, and stripped down acoustic ballads.
	Danny Echo (Vancouver) http://www.myspace.com/dannyecho Danny, Mark and Shannon formed the rock band Danny Echo in 2005 in Vancouver. Danny Echo’s music can be heard all around the Vancouver music scene, and across North America. The band has made appearances on MuchMusic and many other TV programs. They released an EP in early 2007 and a full length album entitled “Better You Than Me” this summer.
	Dave Lykins (Antioch, Illinois) www.myspace.com/ravin12 A large man with a large voice, Ravin’ Dave Lykins writes songs about the world in small pieces, He plays 5 and 11 string guitars, and is a member of the band The Crimebusters. He released a CD entitled “Blurry White Guy”, recorded in Nashville. The songs “Good News” and “Greetings from the Riviera” are getting airplay in Europe and the United States.
	David L’Hirondelle (Okanagan Valley) Dave has always sang and loves to perform. His songs span a range of musical genres, Rock, Pop and Alternative. With lyric that are ethereal, provoking and sometimes humorous, his music is sure to impress.
	The Daybeats (Okanagan Valley) www.thedaybeats.com Groovy slap riffs on the six-string bass, Floyd-like guitar tones, and methodical rhythms define the Daybeats' original blend of funk and rock. Performing throughout the Okanagan Valley, this 3-piece group from Penticton is bringing some very big sounds from a very small town. The Daybeats please a wide demographic and fans of independent music.
	The Dirty Girl Social Club (Calgary) www.thedirtygirlsocialclub.com The Dirty Girl Social Club sing and shout infectious pop/rock grooves that bring everyone to the dance floor. The membership is a mixture of like-minded musicians who found that in their ripened late 20s they were dying to get back into the music scene and again become the young hipsters they once were.
	Ellie O’Brien (Okanagan Valley) Elle O’Brien is a talented Kelowna singer-songwriter currently recording her debut 4 song EP. The pop rock feel of her song “Far Away”, recently recorded for the 2009 “Band On the Run” CD, impresses everyone for its radio potential.
	Emily Fennell Band (Kingston, Ont.) http://www.emilyfennell.com Over the past 10 years, Fennell has played for club, concert and festival audiences well into the thousands. She’s gone from living out of her car to playing 250 shows a year in her home turf alone. She released two follow-up discs to her 2004 original recording Green. The Luther Wright-produced alt-country/roots album Miss Twisted was released in March 2009 under the pseudonym ‘Sugarplum’ and in June 2009, Fennell released Red, the debut album of her original rock/pop band Emily Fennell Band.
	Enterlude (Okanagan Valley) www.myspace.com/enterludeband Enterlude is an energetic 4-piece rock band founded in 2007 that has developed its own unique style with an exciting stage show that is unleashed during live performances. The band’s style and live concert performances include comparisons to the legendary classic rock bands of the ‘70s and ‘80s with a new rock era style all its own. The band is currently working with the producer of Bif Naked.
	Ever Changing Weather (Okanagan Valley) http://www.myspace.com/everchangingweather Ever Changing Weather was formed in early 2006 under the name dFekTv. The rock/alternative band is a combination of feisty energy, driving musicality, and endless creativity. The band has recorded singles such as “Friendly Fire” and “Shut Your Mouth.” They changed their name to Ever Changing Weather because dFekTv looked cool and interesting, but took too much explanation.
	Fields of Green (Okanagan Valley) http://www.myspace.com/fieldsofgreenmusic Fields of Green’s first live performance was at New Music West in Vancouver. They followed that up by getting to the finals of the 2008 Rockanagan Music Festival in Kelowna. Fields of Green is a unique combination of excellent songwriters and great live musicians. Every song is unique and has its own style. FOG routinely crosses genres and does it with style. They are currently recording their first full length CD and expect to tour Canada in support of the new project this year.
	Gypsy Fist (Okanagan Valley) Gypsy Fist plays music that is uniquely their own. Their primary goal is to have fun and to make those watching do the same. They have played with punk, metal, jazz, pop and other rock bands, and never felt out of place.
	The Intruders (Kamloops) http://www.myspace.com/intrudersofficial Some people are born to be doctors and lawyers, The Intruders were born to play rock and rollThe band started playing in 2006 and have been going strong ever since. Often compared to the music of the ‘60s and ‘70s, The Intruders is a new band with old roots.
	Kemal Evans Band (Victoria) www.kemalevans.com An emerging maestro of contemporary urban music, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kemal Evans combines elements of soul, funk, jazz and hip hop into a unique blend that resonates with listeners of all genres and has also caught the ears of his fellow musicians.
	Kim McMechan (Okanagan Valley) www.kimmcmechan.com Kim McMechan is a poet, writer, and award-winning singer-songwriter who has received many awards for her songs. Since winning "Best New Artist" at the Okanagan Music Awards in 2007, she has been getting steady airplay on campus stations across Canada as well as CBC Radio and is in the process of recording new material.
	Kings Without (Vancouver Island) www.myspace.com/kingswithout Kings Without is a talented original band that'll keep you guessing, listening and definittely dancing. Their love for most styles of music and vocal harmonies will always shine. After laying down some Funk grooves they might move on to their Reggae tracks, or throw down some Blues, Rock, Soul, or Alt-Country as well.
	Know Tomorrow (Okanagan Valley) www.myspace.com/knowtomorrowbc Know Tomorrow was formed in Dec 2008. The lineup, at the time and to this day, consists of acoustic guitar player and vocalist Dylan Cunliffe, Zach Rossignol on bass, Andrew Malnic on guitar, and Jen Ventresca on drums. They are currently in the process of recording their first CD, and continue to develop new material and attract new fans.
	Lee Aaron (Vancouver) http://leeaaron.com/ To sum up Lee Aaron’s career in one paragraph is a near impossible task. This Canadian icon started out as a shy teen singing jazz and Broadway standards in high school musicals, and went on to have international success in the 80’s and 90’s with chart-toppers like Whatcha Do To My Body, Hands On, Some Girls Do and Metal Queen. With multi platinum sales and twelve albums to her credit, this formidable artist has been nominated for eight Juno Awards, won the CMPA Songwriters Award, a Much Music Video Award and an Ampex Golden Reel Award, as well as toured the world extensively and appeared on dozens of magazine covers. “Chart” Magazine proclaimed Aaron’s BodyRock LP one of the 20 most influential Canadian albums of the 80’s, with artists like Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morrisette and Shania Twain “under Aaron’s influence.” MUCH Music’s “Listed” show rated Aaron one of the top Female Rockers of all time.
	Leila and Lee (Okanagan Valley) www.reverbnation.com/leilasingstheblues Leila’s classical training led her to composition and at 16 she released her first of eight recording projects. Leila met guitarist Lee Taylor early this year and the collaboration began. Her tender bluesy ambiance and his soulful Spanish guitar tickle the senses. Raw and experimental, the duet is a revolutionizing sound.
	Liquor Store Warm (Okanagan Valley) www.myspace.com/liquorstorewarband Liquor Store Warm is a 3 piece rock band from Kelowna. Describe the music? You could say it's Black Sabbath meeting Johnny Cash at a Hendrix concert and they all got along famously. Liquor Store Warm likes their music loud and interesting without any "artsy fartsy" frills. Can you say "meat and potatoes"?
	Malibu Knights (Okanagan Valley) www.myspace.com/malibuknights Formed in 2008, Malibu Knights is a four-piece adventure rock band. The rhythm section of Rod Anderson, Shane Squires and Dean Irving is complemented by the immensely talented frontman, Dan Harden. A solid year of continuous writing, performing and recording has resulted in a rapidly-expanding cult following for the Malibu Knights, in the Okanagan and Western Canada.
	Matt Blancher (Prince Albert, Sask.) Matthew Blancher spent much of his youth raising hell on the frigid Prairies. Memories were made with close family in the open fields and national parks of the north. He picked up the guitar at the age of 15 and, mixing his love of family and nature, nurtured his songwriting into heart-felt melodic story poems, packed with passion and energetic emotion. The rest is history in slow mo...
	Moments (Okanagan Valley) Moments, a five-piece rock band from Kelowna, boasts excellent harmonies and unique rock sound. Members hail from bands that include Glory Nights and other Okanagan recording acts.
	Opal Maven (Okanagan Valley) Opal Maven formed in late 2007, when John Kellerman and Curt Reimer began forming the band they always envisioned themselves being in. Their heavy classic rock sound boasts a fresh groove. Opal Maven is currently recording its independent debut album, while gaining exposure through live concerts in the Okanagan.
	Poor Little Rich Girl (Okanagan Valley) http://www.myspace.com/poorlittlerichgirlband Four guys striving to play music that is danceable, refreshing, and something new. Poor Little Rich Girl has been playing as a four-piece for eight months. During that time the band has played upwards of 30 shows; each time opening the fan base and garnering respect from their peers. They released their independent EP, “Stripes”, in mid-April 2009.
	Princess Die (Okanagan Valley) Princess Die is a local thrash punk band that’s right to the point. Crashing about the Okanagan for many years, they have opened for DOA, the Dayglo Abortions, No Means No, The Ripcordz, SNFU, Nevermore, The Hanson Brothers, BC/DC, and most notably, The Hippie Crits. These veteran punks are living proof that only the good die young.
	Redfish (Okanagan Valley) http://redfishmusic.ca/ Redfish is a band fueled by the restless spirit of rock and roll. This is the energy that compels them to stretch and search night after night. Like the most adventurous and bold bands and artists through rock's short span of history, they use their music to connect, something they call “rock and roll communion”.
	Satori Tide (Vancouver) www.myspace.com/satoritide Consistently winning over concertgoers and promoters since its inception in early 2008, Satori Tide fuses an intoxicating blend of reggae, funk, ska, and the wide open rock soundscapes reminiscent of their home where Earth collides with ocean, Canada’s West Coast.
	Science Fiction Addiction myspace.com/thesciencefictionaddiction Bringing a chunky blend of rock riffs and dance beats, The Science Fiction Addiction is quickly becoming one of the Okanagan’s hottest bands. This four-piece group of life-long friends pride themselves on a combination of skillful vocals, driving beats, and ninja killing techniques. Don’t miss this high-octane show for the groups first ever appearance at Rockanagan.
	Seven Levels (Saskatoon) www.sonicbids.com/SevenLevels Turn on your ears and awaken to the sounds of Seven Levels. In just a short time together, The Seven Levels have quickly penetrated Canada's indie music scene. Currently The Seven Levels is on tour supporting the release of its latest EP, entitled "The Spring Sessions"; a follow-up to the 2007 self-titled debut release.
	Shattered Tone myspace.com/shatteredtoneband Shattered Tone is an original rock group hailing from Vernon formed in 2003 by Dave Fletcher. They have become one of the most popular bands in their hometown and are a logical choice to open for Lee Aaron on Sept. 25 in Vernon.
	Stranger at the Gate (Calgary) http://www.myspace.com/strangeratthegate11 In less than a year ,what began as seemingly innocent and party fueled jams, both in the studio and around the fire, the band came together, wrote, gigged and recorded an 11-track album, creating a fPunk & Metal fusion consisting of addictive rhythms and heavily powered guitars that contagiously infect the listener’s aural senses.
	Sugar Coated Killers (Okanagan Valley) www.myspace.com/sugarcoatedkillers Not for the faint of heart. Sugar Coated Killers is a futuristic, hairspray from hell, theatrical, glam rock experience. Sugar Coated Killers took part in their first cross-Canada tour last summer playing cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. he band's sound and image is influenced by the likes of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Kiss, Alice Cooper and Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (David Bowie), to name just a few.
	Sultan Pepper (Calgary) http://www.myspace.com/sultanpeppertheband The band's creativity and chemistry became immediately evident through their first few songs, with driving percussion, melodious guitar riffs and soaring vocal patterns. Sultan Pepper can attribute much of its creativity to the fact that they've put no limits on what kind of music they want to write. It was never discussed that the band would be an "indie-rock" band, a "pop-punk" band, or even just a rock band. Every member of the band listens to different kinds of music, which influences their musical contributions.
	Whiskey Dick (Okanagan Valley) Outlaw music which includes one part David Allen Coe, mix in a little Hank III, some, Corb Lund for flavour, a pinch of Dead Kennedys, and some Cash, Merle, Waylon and a little Nashville Pussy for good measure. Distill until fermentation complete. Plant tongue firmly in cheek, raise middle finger,
	Zoo Lion (Calgary) http://www.zoolionmusic.com/music/ Zoo Lion has played all over Canada, but it was Calgary that brought them together. Each of the four members that make up the organic indie band has seen different parts of what this country is made of. Zoo Lion went into the studio in spring of 2008 to record their debut album “Telling Your People”, which was unleashed last July. Their next step is to go back out and explore every corner of Canada with a tour, and have started work on their second album, set to be finished in late 2009.