1st Annual Ashcroft Opera House Summer Solstice Music Festival - June 21 to 24, 2007.

Check out the photos below. I could only make the Saturday night shows but, wow - awesome experience.
Met old friends and made new ones. Hats off to owner, chef extrordinaire and proud supporter of the arts Martin Comtois for his passion and vision for musicians and future musicians.

EAG

Jason Valleau of The Polyjesters!

Jason Valleau, one half of the brother duo of the Polyjesters! shows off his 'scat' abilities.

Powerhouse singer Terra Hazelton

Powerhouse singer Terra Hazelton sings music from old swing/jazz standards ranging from Billie Holiday to The Beatles, joining the stage with the Polyjesters! after having met them at the recent Calgary Jazz Festival.

Sheldon Valleau of the Polyjesters!

Sheldon Valleau of the Polyjesters! brings his highly energetic, contagious sound to the Ashcroft Opera House during the 1st annual Ashcroft Solstice Festival on Saturday night to a packed room of enthusiastic listeners.

John Ellis

John Ellis, a Vancouver multi-instrumentalist and producer joins the stage with Leslie Alexander combining for a tight partnership.

Leslie Alexander

Artist in residence, Leslie Alexander brings the Opera House to life with her clear, strong voice.

Singer Rob Hall of The Ghengis Gandhi's

Rob Hall of the Kamloops band The Ghengis Gandhi's has the crowd on their feet and swinging in their seats with a reggae ska beat.

Guitarist Eric Reed

Guitarist Eric Reed accompanies singer Angela Harris on an open stage Saturday night.

"Batter up!"

Nine-year-old Padres player Nat Fortems swings and connects with the ball in the last game of the season for local tadpole ball players Saturday at McArthur Island.

Mr. Popularity

Barrett Rasmusson of Covington, Washington performs a cross grab with ease at the Kamloops Skate Park on Saturday during the 4th annual Mr. Popularity Skate Contest.

Wheels in motion

James Hustvedt gives it his all in the final metres of the mixed 1500m wheelchair event at the B.C. Junior and Senior and Midget 2007 Track and Field Competition at Hillside Stadium on Saturday.

MUD BOG

The Outlaw mud truck tears its' way through the mud during a very loud and entertaining afternoon at the Northwest Mud Racing Association Mud Bog at the race track on Saturday at the Mount Paul Centre.

The air up there

Dennis Saulnier, of Abbotsford, left, and Dale Medynski of Hope make it look easy as they soar through the air in front of an appreciative crowd at the Northwest Mud Racing Association Mud Bog on Saturday at the Mount Paul Way Race Track.

Eyes on the prize

the fun factor

NO FEAR

These young teens are learning how to beat back performance jitters in a course called Stage Presence. Clockwise from top left: Erica Bloom, Nicole Meilicke, Kayla Matusiak, Ava Gladman, Maddie Dovano, Sara Hilliard and Taylor Peinhaut show no fear as the curtain opens.

Suzi Rawn before she got naked.

I liked her more when she sang with her original band in Kamloops. The new single "Naked" is plain dumb. She seems to have morphed into a stylized generic rock act now. No more evidence of her raw talent that seemed to get her where she is now. Ironic.

EAG

KIDS THAT FISH AND TRAP DON'T MUG LITTLE OLD LADIES

Check out this story on Isobel Lake. It was recently officially designated a kids and grandparents only fishing lake. Not a bad idea.

Catch 'ya later - EAG