• Sep 6, 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville $40
  • Categories: Parksville
  • Latest Activity: Jun 17

Join five of the West Coast’s finest roots and Americana performers in this loving tribute to the music of the elder statesman of American Folk/Pop, Paul Simon. 

Featured artists are Helen Austin, Doug Cox, Tom and Kalissa Landa, and Mick Sherlock.

Helen is a Juno winner and renowned singer songwriter. A Paul Simon aficionado, Helen performs solo and as a member of Big Little Lions. She has won many awards including a JUNO Award, John Lennon Songwriting Competition Song of the Year and two Canadian Folk Music Awards.

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Musician, producer, radio host, songwriter, festival founder - there is little that Doug Cox hasn’t done in his 30-year career in music. An expert Dobroist and multi-instrumentalist, Doug has performed and toured as a sideman to a who's who of Americana and Roots artists; he currently performs with folk icon Linda McRae.

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Juno winners Tom and Kalissa Landa are lead members of roots sensation, The Paperboys, and possess a deep understanding of Simon's material. Tom's fine singing and Kalissa's firebrand fiddle will infuse 'Paperboy energy’ into familiar songs. 

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Singer and harmonicist Mick Sherlock's background of both North American and British Isles folk music always brings something surprising to the mix. An acapella song or hot harmonica blues lick could be up his sleeve. Here’s to you, Mr. Simon.

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Tickets for this Event available HERE

Festival Ticket Package HERE (Blue Moon Marquee excluded)