Entertainment

View the Full 2011 Schedule of Entertainment below. We hope you enjoyed the show!

Friday, September 23rd - Old Fashioned Barn Dance from 6-10pm

Saturday, September 24th - 12 hours of non-stop live entertainment from 10am - 10pm

Thanks for another successful Wild West Fest!

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2011 Entertainment Coordinator - Please contact Denis Chaykowski of C-Me Live Productions

at 250.460.2221 or email to entertainment@wildwestfest.ca

2011 Entertainer's Bios Listed Below ... Links to their websites available too!

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2011 Entertainers Links & Info - In Order of Appearance

Nikita Afonso

Hi, my name is Nikita Afonso. I am a seventeen year old girl from Penticton. I love to sing, play the guitar and write my own songs. I love listening to all sorts of genres, but country music is my favourite because it always tells some sort of story or has a powerful message. My favourite singer at the moment is Miranda Lambert. I am currently in Grade 12 at Pen Hi Senior Secondary School. I was fortunate enough to win McNicoll Idol and Pen High Idol and came in top 10 in other competitions. I also like to play at various venues in and around town, such as the Farmer’s Market, Kyle Anderson’s Thursday Night Showcases, and at multiple senior’s centres. I started to learn the guitar when I was 11. I love to play sports like soccer and basketball as well, but my true passion is music.

The Carver Nemecheck Trio

Carver Nemechek is a folk artist who is heavily influenced by blues music. He began writing and recording music over the course of the last year with the intent of putting out a full length album. Since, he has put most of his music on soundcloud.com/carver-nemechek and made it available for free download. With his instruments of choice including electric and acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica, among many others, his sound is soulful and unique.

Hey, I'm Kris Marsel. I'm a bass player from Penticton BC, and I have been playing guitar and bass my whole 17 years of age. I have been playing bass in my church band once a month for the last 4 years, and have recently joined the "Carver Nemechek Trio" We all have our own influences in the band, but for me, I bring the aggressiveness of rock and metal to my playing. I love music, I can't imagine being here without it.

My name is Landon Wigley, and I play the drums for the "Carver Nemechek Trio" I'm a grade 12 student at Maggie and live right here in OK Falls. I've been playing guitar and drums for 7 years. I have more of a metal influence to my drumming, but I play any genre of music. When I am not playing music, I like to work out and wrestle competitively.

Les Folles Jambettes

Les Folles Jambettes hail from Grand Forks, BC. They can be seen flying across the stage doing leg circles, the pigeon wing, and dropping to the splits! The women in the group range in age from 26 through 61 and come from all walks of life. They are mothers, councilors, nurses, managers, seamstresses, community support workers, students, and small business owners! They have performed for many events, including the Williams Lake Stampede, the acclaimed Kamloops Cowboy Festival, an event at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, the Merrit Mountain Music Festival, the Hope Mountain Blues Festival, Fall Fairs, the B.C. Cattleman’s Association AGM, and have traveled twice, representing Canada, to Forst Germany and Poland at their annual Folklore Avalanche. Watch out for these highly acclaimed dancers, and lose yourself in their ruffles and feathers! Step back in time to the Wild West with Les Folles Jambettes!

Dale Seaman & Highway 97

Dale is an independent recording artist from Penticton and has released two albums in the last three years. He started singing professionally in 2004, winning the Okanagan Star Search (Male Vocal) in 2005. He got the opportunity to sing at The Merritt Mountain Musicfest on the Little Big Stage. Since then, he has been performing throughout the Okanagan Valley with Corri Lynne, Pam Ferens & Ivan Prefontaine. He has recently formed a band that go by the name of "Highway 97". Dale is excited to perform along with 9 piece band for this year's Friday Night Old Fashioned Barn Dance. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Follow the link above to find out more.

Aaron Halliday as “Almost Alan”

Canada’s #1 Tribute to Alan Jackson. Aaron's resemblance to Alan Jackson is not only physical, he also has a vocal gift that can be only rivalled by Alan Jackson himself.

DHC - Dream High Crew

Penticton’s local dance crew, DHC (Dream High Crew), consists of three male performers specializing in different styles. Their strengths include popping, hip hop, break dancing and choreography as well as freestyle. This newly formed crew may be green but, they have been successfully entertaining crowds at the Penticton Farmers Market since the summer of 2010. DHC has studied under influential mentors from across Canada and the United States including: Miles Faber (SYTYCDC: season 1, top 3), Jesse Catibog (SYTYCDC: season 1, top 14), Gigi Torres (worldwide instructor who started from ABDC’s Kabba Modern), Taeko (ABDC’s KoiFysh) and Krystal Kiran Garib (a world famous dance instructor and singer has been featured in movies such as: Slumdog Millionaire, The Love Guru, and Hairspray). Currently, DHC are being sponsored by the Penticton School of Dance under school owner, Krystal Garib and are striving to improve continuously with hopes of reflecting their instructors’ technique while representing their hometown, Penticton.

Uncle Chris the Clown

Uncle Chris" is a high-energy clown who really get's involved with the people that he is entertaining. He's great on stage for large events or just as good strolling around. He does a vast assortment of balloon animals for the children and basically has a blast just "clowning around" with people young and old. He does magic shows that include the audience and always has a surprise ending in store for you. Chris has been clowning around in the Okanagan since 1999. For more information, click on the link above.

Garnett Valley Gang

You won’t find a more dedicated or fun-loving bunch than the Garnett Valley Gang! This volunteer group consists of over 30 people who bring the “Wild West” alive as they ride with guns blazing. The Gang adheres to a strict dress code to bring you the feel of the era and you will feel like you have stepped back in time! The Gang was formed in 1996 and has donated many thousands of dollars over the years to local charities throughout the South Okanagan. More details to come ...

Alan Longworth

Alan’s interest in writing began at age seven when his teacher praised a five page composition on his summer adventures. During his working years he gained insight into many different levels of society, ranging from Vancouver’s sleazy east side to corporate boardrooms. He continued to write on a small scale. He became West Coast correspondent for his national company’s quarterly magazine. He won three awards for his contributions and an award for adult fiction. Upon his early retirement, Alan began to write seriously, encouraged by the Penticton Writers and Publishers group. He writes several genres of poetry and has been published in three countries. Alan performs his cowboy poetry at cowboy poetry festivals.

Beamer Wigley

Beamer is an 8 year old singer, songwriter and guitar player who has been performing live for over a year. In 2010 he was the youngest contestant (7) in the Our Kids Have Talent competition in Vernon for 8-18 year olds. This year he competed again and placed in the top 10 and won best overall performance. He has played at the Rarearth Festival in Vernon, Penticton Yacht Club, Smith & Co Showcase, the Opus Cafe, The Rise Golf Club, The Buffelhead Tapas Room at the Lakeside Hotel in Penticton, the Summerland Actionfest and also opened for Shane Yellowbird at the Barking Parrot in Penticton. He competed in the Kiwanis Music Festival for the first time this year and won 7 Firsts, and was asked to perform at the Highlights of The Festival. He plays a variety of genres including country, pop and oldies. You can check him out on YouTube at Tradeway2. (Photos courtesy of Arlene Brenner of Vernon.)

Allan "DR ECLECTIC" Markin

Allan "DR ECLECTIC" Markin is a Penticton singer/songwriter/entertainer dedicated to classic country music, traditional blues, gospel, and original compositions with a country-blues flavour. A "retired" rock 'n roller (The Invaders, Umbrage, The New Versatiles), as a solo artist Allan has performed at music festivals, many private functions, and in Penticton's Nanaimo Square. Audiences enjoy the entertaining stories he tells about the songs he performs. Some of the stories are true.

Pam Ferens as "Pasty Cline"

Pam Ferens is a versatile singer-songwriter based out of Westbank, BC. The Manitoba-born singer's life-long love affair with music began when she was a child with local talent contests. Pam's dream unfolded in 1983 when she placed as one of the top two performers in a national music competition, along with Canadian recording artist Joan Kennedy. As Pam's passion for her art grew, her success grew also leading to a 1995 Nashville recording and CD release in US and Europe. Two of Pam's singles, "Opposites Attract" and "Does She" were play listed, and receive generous air play and fan support today. Pam continues to write, records and performs her original material live.

Marty Edwards as “Kinda Kenny”
As seen on Oprah, Jay Leno Tonight Show & CNN News. Performances across the USA, Canada, Asia, England, Ireland, Mexico and Australia.

Marty has a remarkable likeness to Kenny Rogers and the voice to go with it. To see him on stage you would think you were watching a real Kenny Rogers concert! Marty walks the walk and talks the talk! We are delighted to have Pam Ferens return as Patsy Cline and join Marty for a special duet. Larry Branson, Pam Ferens and Marty Edwards will entertain the crowd with a special Trio to remember, as "Kenny Rogers, Patsy Cline and Roy Orbison" bring it all together.

#1 Kenny Rogers Tribute Artist

Larry Branson as "Roy Orbison" ... a Life Long Tribute

Larry currently resides in Kelowna, BC. Keeping the Roy Orbison vibe alive, Larry has done shows all over the world. He’s also currently writing a book which you can add input in by going to his blog and asking him questions or even sharing forgotten stories of your encounter with Larry. For more information, follow the link above.

The Young'Uns

The Young'uns are a band with a difference. Combining the best of Rock & Roll with Country Music's latest hits, makes for one of the most versatile groups and a great night of entertainment ... more to follow. Great photo gallery and individual bios, along with audio clips ... click on the link above to find out more about this highly regarded band.

2011 Entertainment Coordinator - Please call Denis Chaykowski of C-Me Live Productions

at 250.460.2221 or email to entertainment@wildwestfest.ca

A Glimpse of Last Year's Line Up - 2010 Schedule for Entertainment & Activities

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