Full Spectrum Folk - Full Series Package

The "Full Spectrum Folk" series at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, BC offers a diverse showcase of folk music, including Celtic, World, Americana, Blues, and Indigenous styles. The series features performances by Fiddelium Lite, Cafe Ole, The Cosmic American Music Revue, legendary Blues pianist David Vest, and Indigenous duo The North Sound. The series runs from November 2024 to April 2025 at the McMillan Arts Centre in PQB / Parksville, BC, Canada.

“It's all folk music....I ain't never heard a horse sing it”. Wise words from Blues legend Big Bill Broonzy. With that in mind the Mac is pleased to announce 'Full Spectrum Folk', a concert series that offers a glimpse of the diversity of song and performance that goes some way to defining our multi cultural histories and shared experiences.   With an eye and an ear toward promoting culture, please enjoy a touch of Celtic, World, Americana, Blues, and Indigenous music....it's all folk.

Full Spectrum Folk Series Performances
at McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, BC

November 2^nd Fiddelium Lite

Graduating members of the award winning Fiddle phenomenon, performing stunningly beautiful Celtic music. After years of professional performances as youth, they are ready to claim the stage as adults.  

January 18^th – Café Olé

Authentic traditional Spanish Flamenco, in song and dance from this duo. Expect honest and passionate renditions in traditional Spanish culture...expect fiery guitar, expect to be wowed. 

February 8^th – The Cosmic American Music Revue

An all star lineup celebrating the musical vision of Gram Parsons, whose work was hugely influential to the Eagles, Emmylou Harris, the Rolling Stones and the Byrds. Performers include; Sue Medley, Doug Cox, Steve Mitchell, and Mick Sherlock. 

March 8^th - David Vest

Legendary Blues Boogie Woogie piano maestro, David Vest, has been wowing Blues fans for 50 years. He has played with a who's who of music's greatest performers, and has amassed no less than six Canada's national Maple Blues Awards for Piano Player of the Year.

April 12^th – The North Sound

Forged deep in Treaty 7 territory, where the prairies rush toward the foothills, comes The North Sound, an indigenous duo with a story to tell. Authentic voices speaking for authentic ears. Bring yours. Listen.