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Plenty of music for everyone on Gabriola...
Whether your musical tastes tend toward jazz, folk, blues, classical, world music, or any other genre, you'll likely find your kind of music on Gabriola. From intimate house concerts, to stage performances and festivals, Gabriola offers live music throughout the year.
Musicians Gabriolans have enjoyed
Along with many excellent local musicians (including "the Old Folksinger", Bob Bossin), Gabriola residents and visitors have recently enjoyed many other talented musicians, including: the Mishras, Valdy, Fraser Union, Allison Crowe, Celtic Chaos, Trio Accord, Ruthie Foster, Bossa Loca, the Tina Jones Band, Veda Hille, Leon Bibb, Bob Murphy/ Tom Keenlyside Quartet, and Pied Pumkin.
Concert on the Green
Gary Fjellgaard and Valdy perform before hundreds of enthusiastic fans, under Gabriola sunshine, at the Lions Club's annual "Concert on the Green" on August 2, 2007.
Gardens, music and art
Imagine...
You're walking down a quiet Gabriola road, and you hear the soothing sounds of classical music floating toward you. You take a look into a local artist's garden, and find two local musicians, playing while guests view works of art. Another "Gabriola Moment"!
Gary and Valdy
Salt Spring Island's Valdy watches as Gabriola's Gary Fjellgaard takes the stage at the Concert on the Green