Love Rock & Roll?  Get ready for the Coquihalla Coyotes at this week’s Music in the Park. From blues to good old rock n’roll, Coquihalla Coyotes are heralded by locals as the “greatest little Rock & Roll band in the Interior of BC.”  Hailing from Merritt BC, the Coquihalla Coyotes created their own musical compilation marking a traumatic year of fires and floods in “The Year of ’21.”

Check out their music on their Facebook page: Coquihalla Coyotes

Ready for some SERIOUSLY good tunes? The Serious Dogs, Kamloops’ Popular Dance Band is a versatile group of musicians with years of experience and will play all the styles you love from Rock to Country Rock, Blues and R & B! Enjoy all your favourite classic songs and some newer ones that will keep you dancing all night long! The Serious Dogs are – Richard Allen on drums, vocals. Terry Strudwick on bass, vocals, Dan Flukinger on keys, acoustic guitar, harp, vocals, and Jim Cochran on guitar, slide guitar, mandolin, and vocals. For a SERIOUSLY great time, don’t miss The Serious Dogs…they hope to see you soon!

Alton Dean and his band are well known for their captivating country music style. Working independently, this group never fails to satisfy the listeners, invoking true emotions in their hearts and living up to the expectations of the audience with their creative soundscape. Alton Dean has been blessed with an incredible voice that gives him the power to get under the skin of the audience. This country band refuses to be bound by limitations. Their songs have a distinct impact on the listeners leaving the music lingering on their minds for a long time.

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Paisley Groove is a musical fusion crafted by the talents of David Langevin (Guitar & Vocals), Doug Goodman (Keyboards & Vocals), Pat Ebert (Percussion), Ken Sell (Bass), and Sandro Cuzetto (Drums) offering a musical journey through the soulful rhythms of Santana, to an array of 60s & 70s classics from the soulful tunes of Joe Cocker and even some Beatles, played with a funky Latin twist of course.  Paisley Groove delivers a unique blend of nostalgia, boundless energy, dance rhythms, and musical mastery. Join us for an unforgettable musical escapade!

Merritt’s own Doug James Band will be performing this Thursday, July 13, at Rotary Park (6-8 PM). If you haven’t seen this group perform before, mark this date on your calendar for a memorable show. Performing classic rock, this group is sure to get you dancing and singing along.

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A moving songwriter and compelling guitarist, Claire Coupland combines her smooth signature folk finger picking, jazz influenced progressions and soaring melodies. With a powerful yet tender voice that can silence a room, Claire has been relentlessly touring her new album and drawing audiences into her intimate and heart wrenching performances. Her album “New Light” (produced by Juno award winning musician Sam Weber, and featuring members of Dawes), delivers carefully crafted, darker and more vulnerable reckonings of self worth, escaping abuse, painful goodbyes, fragile family dynamics and hope for the future. Claire and her touring band (The Alter Egos) present fresh and spontaneous arrangements of her songs with mood filled percussion, slinky guitars, sparkling piano and shades of grunge and California rock. Claire Coupland brings a graceful contemporary feel to indie folk music, always with a touch of her “wicked sense of humour” (Rik Emmett, Triumph). Her music has been receiving steady on CBC Radio Canada and BBC UK.

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Join us for an enchanting evening of live music performed by our own talented Music Students at Merritt Park. These young musicians, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and instruments, are ready to impress with their skill and passion. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support and celebrate local talent!

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Hailing from the Fraser Valley, Outlaws and Lace, are ready to rock the bandshell at Rotary Park.  Featuring a diverse genre of blues, rock, indie, classic country, new country, and bluegrass.  Outlaws and Lace deliver original and popular music inspired by the likes of Ashley McBryde, Chris Stapleton, Carley Pearce, Elle King, Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, and many more.  Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes – or dance in your bare feet.  Picnic and enjoy a lively and energetic performance at this week’s Music in the Park.

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