The Washboard Union

Kootenay Concert Connection presents three-time Canadian Country Group of the Year THE WASHBOARD UNION with special guest RAQUEL COLE.

Friday October 21, 2022 at 7:30 PM at The Bailey Theatre

Tickets: $49.50- Reserved Seating.

THE WASHBOARD UNION, three-time CCMA Group of the Year and five-time CCMA Roots Artist/ Album of the Year are among Canada’s preeminent country bands. Step brothers Aaron Grain and Chris Duncombe and best friend David John Roberts share a love for the art of songwriting and storytelling that has resonated with audiences from North America to Europe. On their latest album “Everbound” (April 2020), THE WASHBOARD UNION keeps the good times rolling with an irresistible blend of roof-raising anthems and poignant ballads, coupled with their impeccable three-part harmony and top-notch musicianship. This is a band that cares deeply about their fans, and anyone who has seen them live knows. The Washboard Union engage with their audience at every opportunity.

THE WASHBOARD UNION has been Certified Gold twice in Canada for “Country Thunder” (2021) and “Shot of Glory” (2017). In addition, they have had seven Top 10 hits and numerous Top 20 hits. The band has the unique distinction of being the first country band to win the JUNO Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year. They are also a philanthropic force to be reckoned with, donating their music and merchandise to countless charitable events.

American Songwriter Magazine called RAQUEL COLE “A dynamite vocalist, songwriter and guitar slinger to boot!” Her skill as a musician is one of the first things the audience notices about this B.C. native. Singing has been her first love for as long as she can remember, acquiring her first guitar at the age of nine and writing songs soon after. Her first single, “Think About You” hit the airwaves in 2021, landing in the Top 40 with the video making her a Top 3 finalist in SiriusXM’s Top of the Country Competition. Cole has toured extensively the past few years, opening for artists Carrie Underwood, Jonny Lang, Brothers Osborne, Scotty McCreery and Josh Turner.

Cole’s fiery and soulful music has garnered significant recognition. In 2017 she was named by The CBC and Radio Canada as “25 under 25 musicians everyone needs to know,” alongside Alessia Cara and Shawn Mendes. She earned the CCMA Discovery Award (2015) and numerous accolades from American Songwriting Magazine. Additionally, her songwriting earned Cole her first Billboard Top 10 Country Album charting for a song recorded by superstar, Marie Osmond.

Tickets: $49.50

The Saturday March 5, 2022 show was postponed until Friday October 21, 2022. Ticket holders were sent an email. If you can attend the October 21st show your tickets will be honoured for the same seats for the new show date. All patrons were notified that if they were not able to attend a refund should be requested before Friday Feb 18th at 4 pm. No refunds will be issued after this date.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Tickets can be picked up at the door on show night. Or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm. Ring the buzzer to the left of our Cedar Street entrance.

COVID Protocols
•Theatre Capacity is 100% (735 people) for this event.
•As of March 11th, masks are recommended but not mandatory.
•At this time, proof of vaccination is not required.
•COVID protocols are subject to change depending on the COVID Climate and BC Provincial Health Orders.
•Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time.
•Not feeling well? Please stay home.