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Lead singer and guitarist of the Jack Semple Band performed on the last night of the Vancouver Island Musicfest at the venue’s main stage. Jack Semple is bringing his Gordon Lightfoot tribute to Vernon on Feb. 2 and 3, 2024. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

Gordon Lightfoot documentary ramps up excitement for Vernon tribute shows

Jack Semple will be performing Gordon Lightfoot tribute shows in Vernon on Feb. 2 and 3

Members of the Heigh family from Summerland were on three episodes of Family Feud Canada, which aired Dec. 5, 6 and 7. From left are Karis, Ron, Sydney, Jordan Bourbeau and Shannon. (Shannon Heigh via Facebook)

Summerland family feuds on national television

Heigh family competed three times on Family Feud Canada

Marty Edwards and the Revival will perform at the Summerland Community Centre on New Year’s Eve. (Contributed)

Seasonal concerts scheduled in Summerland

Events planned for Dec. 15 and 31

Musaic Vocal Ensemble will perform at two seasonal concerts in December. (Summerland Review file photo)

Musaic to hold seasonal concerts in Penticton, Summerland

Choral ensemble to perform carols and other musical pieces

Musaic Vocal Ensemble will perform at two seasonal concerts in December. (Summerland Review file photo)
The spirit of old radio dramas will come alive as Summerland Singers and Players stages It’s A Wonderful Life in December. (Pixabay.com)

Summerland actors to present radio drama

It’s A Wonderful Life will be staged in December

The spirit of old radio dramas will come alive as Summerland Singers and Players stages It’s A Wonderful Life in December. (Pixabay.com)
A jazz trio will perform in Summerland on Friday, Dec. 1. (Pixabay.com)

Jazz trio to perform in Summerland

Concert will be at Summerland Community Centre on Dec. 1

A jazz trio will perform in Summerland on Friday, Dec. 1. (Pixabay.com)
Spiritbox has been nominated for a Grammy. (Spiritbox/Facebook)

B.C.-based metal band Spiritbox nominated for a Grammy

Band’s single Jaded was nominated for best metal performance

Spiritbox has been nominated for a Grammy. (Spiritbox/Facebook)
Geddy Lee’s memoir, “My Effin’ Life,” is an engrossing tale of a “classic underachiever” who became a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player. It’s a great read for anyone interested in the brilliant prog-rock trio or the music scene from the 1970s onward. (File photo by The Associated Press)

Canadian rock royalty Geddy Lee shares a Rush of insight in ‘My Effin’ Life’

REVIEW: Autobiography from singer and bassist from one of Canada’s biggest bands an effin’ good read

Geddy Lee’s memoir, “My Effin’ Life,” is an engrossing tale of a “classic underachiever” who became a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player. It’s a great read for anyone interested in the brilliant prog-rock trio or the music scene from the 1970s onward. (File photo by The Associated Press)
Allison Russell performs during the Americana Honors & Awards show Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Zaleski

Canadian content plentiful as this year’s Grammy nominees released

Drake’s 4 nominations headline list that includes Joni Mitchell and Allison Russell

Allison Russell performs during the Americana Honors & Awards show Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Zaleski
Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour,” May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. The wait to buy tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2024 concert dates in Vancouver is finally over, with online sales scheduled to start Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, George Walker IV

Wedding fine, but Taylor Swift anniversary makes Wildest Dreams come true

Lucky fan celebrating successfully claiming tickets to the hottest show in B.C.

Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour,” May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. The wait to buy tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2024 concert dates in Vancouver is finally over, with online sales scheduled to start Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, George Walker IV
Paul Stanley of KISS at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (Contributed photo: Jacob Zinn)

PHOTOS: KISS goes out with a bang in ‘End of the Road’ show in Vancouver

Demon, Starchild and the others entertained a thrilled crowd at Rogers Arena Wednesday

Paul Stanley of KISS at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (Contributed photo: Jacob Zinn)
Lily Bird, left to right, Dylan Gelula, Jessica Clement and Nicholas Cage arrive on the red carpet to promote the film 'Dream Scenario' at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, on Saturday, September 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

REVIEW: Dream Scenario a funny, sad, scary meditation on fame

Mundane, schlubby, average Nicholas Cage taps into his inner drabness for sharp comedy

Lily Bird, left to right, Dylan Gelula, Jessica Clement and Nicholas Cage arrive on the red carpet to promote the film 'Dream Scenario' at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, on Saturday, September 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
The Chilliwack artist known as Pencil Fingerz has created the artwork for a track about to be released by rappers T-Pain (left) and Snoop Dogg.

B.C. artist Pencil Fingerz teams up with T-Pain and Snoop Dogg

Chilliwack artist said creating cover art for rappers was ‘definitely a bucket list gig’

The Chilliwack artist known as Pencil Fingerz has created the artwork for a track about to be released by rappers T-Pain (left) and Snoop Dogg.
FILE - Signage for the 51st annual CMA Awards appears in lights at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The CMA Awards are back Wednesday to honor the top artists in country music, with Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wallen among the performers. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Lainey Wilson tops nominee list as country music salutes best and brightest

CMA Awards will pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett during a show hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning

FILE - Signage for the 51st annual CMA Awards appears in lights at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The CMA Awards are back Wednesday to honor the top artists in country music, with Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wallen among the performers. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Ice Cube is set to perform at the South Okanagan Events in Penticton on Feb. 21, 2024. (Contributed)

‘Straight into Canada’: Ice Cube coming to Penticton

One of music’s most influential artists stops in the South Okanagan February 2024

Ice Cube is set to perform at the South Okanagan Events in Penticton on Feb. 21, 2024. (Contributed)
Singer Nelly Furtado is pictured in Toronto as she promotes her new album “The Ride” on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Furtado’s pop music comeback continues with the singer stepping up to host the 2024 Juno Awards.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

B.C.’s Furtado will host 2024 Juno Awards in Halifax

‘I’m Like a Bird’ hitmaker will lead awards show for the 2nd time as she pursues comeback

Singer Nelly Furtado is pictured in Toronto as she promotes her new album “The Ride” on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Furtado’s pop music comeback continues with the singer stepping up to host the 2024 Juno Awards.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of “The Invention of Lying” in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

‘Friends’ creators, actors, family mourn Matthew Perry: ‘The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken’

Matthew Perry was widely mourned this weekend by friends, co-stars and some…

FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of “The Invention of Lying” in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
This image released by Universal Pictures shows, from left, Bonnie, Freddy Fazbear and Chica in a scene from “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” (Universal Pictures via AP)

Video game adaptation ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ notches $130M global debut

Film stars Josh Hutcherson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Matthew Lillard

This image released by Universal Pictures shows, from left, Bonnie, Freddy Fazbear and Chica in a scene from “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” (Universal Pictures via AP)
FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of "The Invention of Lying" in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2009. Perry turns 52 on Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Justin Trudeau, friends, actors and fans mourn Matthew Perry

54-year-old ‘Friends’ actor found dead from apparent drowning on Saturday

FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of "The Invention of Lying" in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2009. Perry turns 52 on Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday, Nov.17, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, dies at 54

Actor spent 10 seasons on popular TV sitcom

FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday, Nov.17, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)