The Fugitives headline with openers Rumour Mill at Kootenay Savings Music in the Park

The perfect pairing of indie-folk duo “Rumour Mill” followed by Brendan McLeod’s modern folk quartet “The Fugitives”.

Opening the evening is “Rumour Mill“, an indie-folk duo headed by multi-instrumentalists, Anna Katarina and Aline Daigle, currently residing in beautiful Nelson, BC. Imagine the sounds of Fleetwood Mac, Brandi Carlile and First Aid Kit melding with a lush topography of violin, harmonies, keys, guitar and mandolin.

Their debut EP, “Daylight’s Free”, released in April 2019, quickly earned respect and attention on the international stage – charting in the top 100 in US College Radio, leading to a nomination for Artist of the Year at the 2019 Kootenay Music Awards, Top 100 in CBC Searchlight, and a full scholarship to the 2020 International Folk Alliance Conference in New Orleans, LA.

In September 2020, they released “Gone With The Wine”. The self-produced EP sees the duo mature in their sound, ringing with a touch of a broken heartedness, and pivoting slightly from their more happy-go-lucky debut.
With melancholic melodies, soulful harmonies and lyrics that weave the listener through an exploration of timeless themes, these ladies will sweep you off your feet and leave you wanting more!

Headlining at 7pm are “The Fugitives“, a dynamic modern folk quartet, with 4-part harmony and a variety of instruments (guitar, bass, kick-drum, banjo, violin, balalaika and harmonica). They jump from foot-stomping sing-alongs to show-stopping a capella ballads to insightful political and storytelling songs.

A folk collective headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod, the band has toured extensively through Canada, Western Europe, and the UK. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over the past twelve years, they’ve earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows, brimming with complex harmonies, infectious storytelling and top-notch musicianship.

Their most recent album, “The Promise of Strangers” was nominated for Canadian Folk and Western Canadian Music Awards and won Best Folk Album of 2019 from the German Music Critic’s Association. Their previous album, “Everything Will Happen”, spent ten weeks on the top ten Canadian folk charts, and earned them a support slot across Western Canada with Buffy Sainte-Marie and an appearance at UK’s Glastonbury Festival. Performance highlights include major folk festivals across Canada, headlining slots in overseas americana festivals, and a 2019 sold-out run across Germany.

“Despite their all-acoustic lineup, the Fugitives bring enough energy to the stage to light up a small city… a sound that’s like the missing link between Leonard Cohen and the Pogues.”— Georgia Straight

Music in the Park is held at Trail’s Gyro Park every Thursday starting at 6.15 pm, except for the Night Market shows on July 7 and August 4 when the event will run from 5 pm. Come down and feel the buzz again at this fabulous outdoor summer event.

With entrance by donation, Kootenay Savings Music in the Park is the perfect opportunity to bring a lawn chair or a blanket, get outside and listen to live music with friends.

Please remember, No Smoking, No Dogs, and especially No Smoking Dogs!

Admission is by donation – $3 minimum suggested. Or buy a pass for the whole season for just $50.

Please note that if the weather prevents an outdoor performance, bands will be moved indoors to The Bailey Theatre at 1501 Cedar Ave., in Trail. Check our Facebook page or website for up-to-date information that day. Or call our Box Office 250-368-9669 and listen for updates on our recorded message.

Music in the Park Shows:
June 16 Boomer / Trail Pipe Band with Scottie School of Highland Dance
June 23 Diamond Willow / Maple Leaf Band
June 30 Sly Violet / Heavyweights Brass Band
July 7 The Night Market: Judy Brown Band / Petunia and the Vipers*
July 14 Mountain String Band / Lisa Nicole
July 21 Blackout Summer / Clerel
July 28 Baker Street Blues / Apollo Suns
August 4 the Night Market: Holly Hyatt Trio / Jenie Thai*
Wednesday Aug 10 TruckVanCar / My Son the Hurricane **
Aug 11 Ruckus / Plan B
Aug 18 The Hillties / Ndidi O
Aug 25 Rumour Mill / The Fugitives
Sept 1 Golden City Fiddlers / Raine Hamilton String Trio

* Night Market event from 5-8.30 pm with food trucks, market and beer and wine garden, in association with Trails Incredible Farmers Market.
**Please note Wednesday show.

For more detail on upcoming acts, please visit our events calendar at www.trail-arts.com.

This show is made possible thanks to funding from Kootenay Savings, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, Tourism South Kootenay and Teck Metals Ltd.