Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Fest is back! The Festival is “thrilled to announce the first 17 artists scheduled to perform at the annual summer celebration” and looking forward to welcoming patrons once again to the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds to celebrate with friends and family the return of their first in-person festival in over two years!
Joining Tom Cochrane, Jann Arden, Antibalas, and Ruthie Foster, will be funk powerhouse Five Alarm Funk. Also included are Cedric Burnside, Northern Cree, William Prince, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, C. J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band and many more to be announced in the coming weeks. There’s something for everyone at the 30th annual Salmon ArmROOTSandBLUES Festival, August 18-21, 2022.
For the full list of artists, including music and videos, click here. For weekend, day passes, and camping, click here.
Tom Cochrane – Friday, August 19 – Main StageAs iconic, rugged, and recognizable as the Rockies, Canadian music royalty Tom Cochrane headlines opening night on the main stage. Fans can expect to hear such classics as Life Is A Highway, Big League, No Regrets, Sinking Like a Sunset, and Lunatic Fringe.
Antibalas – Saturday, August 20 – Main StageFor just over two decades Brooklyn-based musical collective Antibalas has been proudly waving the Afrobeat flag while simultaneously crafting a sound that showcases their amalgamation of Afrobeat, old school soul, funk and Ethiopian jazz. Hypnotic grooves keep the audience in a constant state of motion as the band never lets up.Watch Antibalas: Antibalas Video Link
Ruthie Foster – Saturday, August 20 – Barn StageThe small rural town of Gause, TX had no chance of keeping the vocal powerhouse known as Ruthie Foster to itself. Described by Rolling Stone as “pure magic to watch and hear,” her vocal talent was elevated in worship services at her community church. Drawing influence from legendary acts like Mavis Staples and Aretha Franklin, Foster developed a unique sound unable to be contained within a single genre. That uniqueness echoes a common theme in Ruthie’s life and career – marching to the beat of her own drum.
Jann Arden – Sunday, August 21 – Main StageWhat a way to close out three jam-packed days of music on the main stage than with Canadian singer-songwriting royalty. Arden has eight JUNO Awards including Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, 10 SOCAN Awards and 4 Western Canadian Music Awards to name a few. In 2020, Jann was announced as an inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
William Prince –Sunday, August 21 – Main StageOutstanding Winnipeg songwriter William Prince returns to ROOTSandBLUES bringing influences and references, from the gospel of his childhood to the pantheon of classic outlaw country singers, baseball and the great beyond.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids – Friday, August 19 – Barn StageCanadian Hip-Hop duo of Haisla descent from Kitimat, BC. Rappers Yung Trybez and Young D formed the duo in 2016, releasing two albums in 2017 with their second, The Average Savage, winning them Best Hip Hop Artist at the Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA’s), cemented them on 2018’s Top 10 list of the coveted Polaris Music Prize, and landed them a 2019 Juno Nomination for best Indigenous Music Album. They quickly gained notoriety for their energetic, inspiring and thought-provoking performances.Watch Snotty Nose Rez Kids: Snotty Nose Rez Kids Video Link
Shred Kelly – Friday, August 19 – Barn StageThis five-piece, alternative folk-rock band’s striking and energy-packed sound has evolved from their eclectic musical influences and their unique experiences as individuals.
Camping is conveniently located steps away from the festival site on 10th AVE, Salmon Arm, BC with Mount IDA as your backdrop. Camping is one of the many experiences ROOTSandBLUES offers to our festival attendees.
Four and seven-day camping passes are now available. Lot sizes available while quantities last: 20’ x 20’ | 20” x 40’ | 20’ x 60’
Click here for camping terms and conditions.