Sarah McLachlan to headline BC’s Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival

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Sarah McLachlan is one of the headliners at the 2024 Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, which takes place from July 26-28.

The Lilith Fair star was scheduled to appear at last year’s event, but was canceled due to smoky conditions caused by rampant wildfires across the Shuswap.

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Salmon Arm Folk Music Society artistic director Kevin Tobin said he is pleased that scheduling allowed for McLachlan to appear this year.

“Many people, including me, were looking forward to hearing Sarah McLachlan’s iconic songs in Salmon Arm last summer,” Tobin said. “We are delighted that she and so many other incredible artists from around the world can return this year.

“Our mission has always been to bring world-class, culturally diverse music to Salmon Arm and, with the artists we’ve confirmed for the 32nd annual festival so far, I think we’ve done even better this year.”

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In its several decades of history, the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival has earned a reputation for high-quality booking and excellent festival venues. And while the full lineup of artists has yet to be announced, the list so far is impressive.

Featured artists include blues rocker Amanda Marshall, party rulers Five Alarm Funk and soulful Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee.

TOOther acts include rising star Begonia, Nashville country singer Miko Marks, Kootenay electro-folkies Moontricks, jazz swingers Blue Moon Marquee and Polaris Award-winning Colombian/Canadian artist Lido Pimienta.

Weekend, day and camping passes are now on sale at rootsyblues.ca or by phone at 250-833-4096.

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