FRIDAY September 1st @ Vito's KV
MAIN EVENT
presented by
FEATURING: KIM MITCHELL, Pretty In Pink, The Artificially Hip & The Mike Biggar Band - Ticket price: $65+hst+fees
Located at Vito's Restaurant in Rothesay, New Brunswick
Friday, September 1st
Doors open at 5PM
4 bands @ Main Stage
KIM MITCHELL
Kim Mitchell is a Canadian rock icon who has sold more than 1.5 million records in Canada, earned 17 Juno Awards nominations, and, in 2021, was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Mitchell is one of the most well-known and peer-respected Canadian guitar players and an acclaimed singer-songwriter who has written many classic rock anthems including Go For Soda, Rock N Roll Duty, Patio Lanterns, I am a Wild Party, Easy To Tame, and All We Are.
These hits have become part of the Canadian musical landscape and earned Mitchell three Juno Award wins for “Male Vocalist of the Year”, “Album of the Year”, and “Most Promising Male Vocalist.”
In 2018, Kim got together with his friends The Barenaked Ladies to record a new version of his Max Webster hit Diamonds Diamonds. Max Webster, and this track, in particular, is cited by the band members as being a huge influence on them as musicians. The resulting song and accompanying video were released in 2019. The song and accompanying video were released in 2019 through Ole Media (now Anthem Entertainment) In 2021, Kim Mitchell dropped his latest album, The Big Fantasize (El Mocambo Records). This release came together as the result of Kim working with his close friend, a Grammy award-winning producer Greg Wells (Keith Urban, Adele, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Twenty-One Pilots, Michael Bublé), who is also a former band-mate, having been the touring keyboardist for Kim Mitchell’s Rockland tour.
Pretty in Pink
Friday, 8:30PM
Their setlist culls greatest hits from the zany decade that gave us such guilty pleasures as "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", "Let's Dance", "Walking on Sunshine", "Sledgehammer", and "Don't Stop Believing!"
The band members are an eclectic mix of musicians who range from theatre directors to music teachers to traveled recording artists. They have appeared in bands such as Dub Antennae, Grand Theft Bus, On Vinyl, Allof Green, Downtown Blues Band, Heat & Lights, Force Fields, Scotty and the Stars, Stereo Airing, Fat Jebus, and on and on...
This diverse range of tastes and collective experience brings great energy and conviction to Pretty in Pink performances.
If you are a fan of the songs of the 1980's and like to get down and shout along, you are in good hands with Pretty in Pink!
WARNING: Dancers, make sure you wear comfy shoes as you will dance the night away!
The Artificially Hip
Mike Biggar Band
Friday, 6PM
KV’s own multi-award-winning, international touring Roots & Blues artist Mike Biggar is joined by his rocking full band to kick off the 2023 KV MusicFest!
By any measure, Mike Biggar is a natural live performer, with a soulful musical history baptized early in a gospel music upbringing. His soaring, powerhouse vocals and potent, emotional energy testify still to the deep imprint of those early musical days. Onstage his style is equal parts gutsy and joyful; a
bourbon-esque cocktail of soulful, modern roots & blues mixed with raw, honest performance.
References include comparisons to John Popper, Bob Seger, and Rod Stewart. His noted emotional delivery punctuates his acclaimed songs with a throughline of genuineness that is distinct, effective, and
maybe even a bit spiritual. Biggar has been honoured with numerous East Coast Music Association and Music New Brunswick awards, including ‘Blues Album of the Year’, ‘Inspirational Album of the Year’, and
more. He is joined at KV MusicFest by his fantastic full band: Grant Heckman (electric guitar), Chris Roberts (electric guitar), Matt Cook (bass), Kevin Schyf (keyboards), and Chris Lozier (drums), all together steaming down the line like a rollicking, roots-inspired freight train
FREE shows
Located at Shannex, Parkland in the Valley
19 Shannex Dr, Quispamsis, NB E2E 0M4
Thursday, August 31st
FREE SHOW
Donnie & the Monarchs
From 2PM to 4PM
Donnie and the Monarchs
Thursday, August 31st
Donnie and The Monarchs is a Saint John, New Brunswick-based band that has delivered a constant stream of classic Rock ‘n Roll across Eastern Canada and into the US for the past three and a half decades.
The Monarchs have worked with legendary performers that include opening for The Beach Boys, performing with Tiny Tim, Freddy Cannon, Dr. Hook, Bobby Day, Tommy Roe, The Coasters, Michelle Wright, Tommy Hunter, John Allen Cameron, and the Rankin Family, to name a few. The Monarchs also appeared as themselves in the movie Geraldine’s Fortune, starring Jane Curtain.
Noted for a choice of classic dancing favorites from the 50s to the 80s, mixed with great costumes, wild antics, and audience participation, The Monarchs demand dancing and singing along, and the feeling is contagious!
Located at Vito's Restaurant in Rothesay, New Brunswick
Presented By: Carter Financial Solutions Inc. & Shephard Financial & Investment Services Inc. Sun Life
Thursday, August 31st
Free event! Contact Vito's KV
for a reservation
1 band @ Vito’s KV
From 730PM to 930PM
Kings County Big River Ramblers
Thursday, 730PM-930PM
From the deep woods of Kings County, this five-piece country/rock ensemble brings an energetic mix of foot-stompin original compositions that will have you crying in your beer, dancing holes in your boots, and everything in between. Inspired by the music of Waylon Jennings and Steve Earle you can expect a heavy dose of telecaster twang, red-hot mandolin pickin' and lyrics full of local flavour. Regulars in the pubs and bars of Saint John and surrounding areas The Ramblers have also played the Area 506 Stage and performed for thousands at TD Station during the Memorial Cup. Catch them soon at a classy joint or sketchy dive near you!
Located at Vito's Restaurant in Rothesay, New Brunswick
Presented by: Friars Excavation
Wednesday, August 30th
Free event!
Contact Vito's KV
for a reservation
Ethan Ash @ Vito’s KV
From 730PM to 930PM
Ethan Ash
Wednesday, 730PM-930PM
Following several successful summer tours of the Maritimes, British singer-songwriter Ethan Ash is now a familiar face in East Coast Canada. Regarded as a fine guitarist, vocalist and live performer, his music is on many playlists and he’s had extensive radio play including UK BBC Radio1 and all 42 BBC Radio regional stations and internationally, particularly on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio (CBC). Ethan has several hundred gigs on his CV and played at many venues across the Maritimes including the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, Halifax Urban Folk Festival, KIRA Amphitheatre and TD Station. Artists he has played alongside include tour support slots with major stars Ed Sheeran, Passenger and Grammy Award-winning songwriter, Amy Wadge. Credits include iTunes Single of the Week, EPs in iTunes Top 10 Singer Songwriter chart and the recipient of a Best Solo Male Artist award.
The Festival
We’re back!
Celebrating its 17th year, the KV Music Festival is ready to fill the Kennebecasis Valley with live music and great times to celebrate the end of the summer. With three nights of amazing entertainment, food, and friends, you’re guaranteed to tap your toes, sing at the top of your lungs, and dance like you’ve never danced before!
So grab your tickets for three incredible evenings of fun, laughter, music, and everything in between.
Worried about rides? We're providing FREE shuttle buses on Friday
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