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Genre-bending Western swing band headlines Vernon music festival

Caetani Centre grounds taken over by artists, food vendors for July 19 party
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Petunia and the Vipers headline the Caetani Centre Music Festival July 19.

Get ready for the ultimate sonic adventure for music lovers of all kinds, with sounds ranging from indie folk and rock to bluegrass, country, jazz, and western swing.

The annual Caetani Summer Music Festival Saturday, July 19, is a vibrant celebration of live music and community spirit, featuring artisan vendors, local food trucks, a 19-plus cash bar, and plenty of fun!

“Local Losers Underground, the Vernon-based grassroots production company, has taken on the role of our music coordination. The team of enthusiastic technicians and visionaries, headed by Noah McLeod, is dedicated to supporting musicians and artists in the Okanagan and across B.C. We are lucky to have them on board,” said Caetani Centre executive director Laisha Rosnau.

Among the artists are Bex and Sidney Bos, experienced local singer-songwriters known for their passionate indie sound and heartfelt lyricism.

The Rocky Mountain Wildflowers draw influence from decades of country and western music, blending swinging rhythms and classic instrumentation with a distinctly B.C. backwoods vibe.

October Poppy brings a nostalgic yet fresh sound — think Fleetwood Mac raised on riot grrrl records and Pacific Northwest rain.

The Jazz Implication is a fusion ensemble that incorporates hip hop, Afro beats, modern jazz, and more.

Lone Valley Band draws inspiration from the serene beauty and wide-open spaces of rural B.C.

Festival headliner Petunia and the Vipers deliver an eclectic, genre-defying blend of original music that incorporates classic 1920s–1970s country, blues, western swing, alternative country rock, Mexicana, French cabaret, Romanian folk, ragtime, jazz, punk, and more.

More than music, the festival also features food trucks and local food vendors Moose Caboose, Kamui Japanese Curry and Lil Lia’s Real Frozen Yogurt.

Tickets are available now via , with a limited number available at the gate. Both full-day and evening-only passes are available.



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