Travelling Mabels bringing twang to Merritt this weekend
The Travelling Mabels were nominated for Album of the Year at the Country Music Alberta awards in 2022.
Tag: country music
Soundtrack of a small town, Bobby Garcia entertains the community
Born and raised in Merritt, Bobby Garcia has been belting his voice out around the Nicola Valley since he was a kid.
Bobby Garcia featured at Indigifest
Local music talent Bobby Garcia played the Indigifest virtual music festival on August 19.
Rockin’ River announces full lineup for 2018 festival
The speculation is over. On Jan. 23, organizers announced the full lineup for the 2018...
Local flavour added to the Walk of Stars
Thanks to the generosity of their American friend, two local musicians have been honoured...
Rockin’ River Festival receives $150,000 from B.C. government
The B.C. government seems to have an interest in helping Merritt shore up its reputation as the...
Rockin’ River Music Fest lineup bolstered
The Rockin’ River Music Festival has added another seven musical acts to a lineup that’s already...
Merlo crossing Rockin’ River off her bucket list
When B.C. born singer-songwriter Madeline Merlo takes the stage at the Rockin’ River Music...
Gracin aims to impress at Rockin’ River
At 36 years old, country music artist Josh Gracin feels like he’s just now hitting his stride in...
Hess excited for year two
After spending decades in the country music business, Kenny Hess knows it’s virtually impossible...
Lifelong Merritt resident inducted into B.C. Country Music Hall of Fame
Ron Sanders can’t play a lick of guitar and admittedly doesn’t sing well, but his influence on...
Rockin’ River returns — With a new name, and mostly Canadian acts
The Rockin’ River Music Festival will be back in Merritt for a sequel this July with a...
Ready to rock the river
After four years, Merritt is country festival country again. But as organizer Kenny Hess wants to...
QR codes coming to Walk of Stars
Merritt’s Walk of Stars is saddling up for a digital upgrade. The Canadian Country Music Heritage...
Canadiana crusader Tim Hus plays Merritt Friday
He took the torch for Canadian country music from the legendary Stompin’ Tom Connors, and...
No need to encourage new Hall of Fame
Dear Editor, According to the story in the Nov. 21 Merritt Herald, one of the Thompson Okanagan...
