Dauphin Countryfest Media Release Country superstar Keith Urban definitely delivered to the jam-packed amphitheatre on Friday night. He played hit after hit, seamlessly transitioning from banjo, to electric guitar, to acoustic. Part way through his 90-minute set, he journeyed up to a platform stationed right in the middle of the crowd, where he performed the song Shirt, and shook hands with adorning fans who were absolutely floored to have the chance to see him up close and personal. “Dauphin Manitoba is delivering tonight!” Urban told the audience. “I knew I could count on you guys!” He then pulled one young woman up on the platform to join him, and handed off his guitar to her before disappearing back into the crowd and returning to the stage. Before Urban’s set, fans got to take in performances by Tim Hicks, one of Canada’s most dynamic country artists on the scene today, and Meghan Patrick, whose switch to a solo career earned her a deal with Warner Music.

Locally here are your options for Canada Day: Discovery Centre Doc Walker – 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm (lawn chairs allowed) View the poster below for a total listing of all events and times. No cost with the exception of helicopter rides, which are $50.00 CFB Shilo Loverboy – no cost to attend Michelle Wright – also no cost to attend View the poster below for more details and times North Hill Inn AFPS (A Few Pennies Short) – 8 PM is coming back together for a twenty year reunion show since their band came together. Saturday, local band THE UPTUCKS and Winnipeg based party punk band Rebel Yell will be opening up for AFPS at the North Hill Inn here in Brandon. Tickets are available at the door for $10 and proceeds are going to the Nathan Chubak Memorial Scholarship in Earth Sciences at Brandon University. AFPS pictured below from left to right is Ty, Mike, Colin and Adam

June 29, 2017 (Dauphin MB) -- Today is the day that Dauphin’s Countryfest kicks off for 2017. Canada’s longest running country music festival runs June 29 to July 2, with superstar names topping the bill. “We’ve got a stellar lineup for music fans this weekend, including Luke Bryan and Keith Urban, two of Pollstar’s Top 20 touring bands of 2016,” says Eric Irwin, president of Dauphin’s Countryfest. “We’ve also got Johnny Reid, the top grossing Canadian country performer right now, our good friends Doc Walker, who are fan favourites at Countryfest, and so many other terrific bands. Dauphin is definitely the place to be this weekend, to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday!” MORE THAN MUSIC: In addition to all the great performances going down at Dauphin’s Countryfest, there is an array of other events and activities going on, including: Ø  Home Hardware Campground Contest Ø  Malibu Beach sponsored by Tourism Dauphin Ø  Canadian Tire Sports Bar Ø  Countryfest Social Hall Ø  Mechanical Bull Ø  Foodies Paradise (20 food vendors, six of which are brand new!) Ø  Bacon Covered in Maple Syrup Eating Contest Ø  Flip Cup Tournament Ø  Bubble Soccer Ø  Prairie Helicopter Rides Ø  730 CKDM Battle of the Bands Ø  Live Karaoke featuring The Middle Coast Ø QX 104 Songwriters’ Circle LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING: There are still a few tickets available at the gate! Weekend Pass $279  / VIP Bar $430 / Day Pass Thursday $49 / Day Pass Friday, Saturday, Sunday $99 / Day Parking $20 / Weekend Parking $50 / Plus applicable fees and tax.

The 40 today announced that legendary Canadian band Helix will be rocking their stage on Saturday, July 15th. Helix was formed in 1974 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The band has 4 gold and platinum albums and has toured the world with over 200 bands. Notable singles include: Rock You, Gimmie Gimmie Good Lovin, Anything You Want, Good to the Last Drop, and Running Wild in the 21st Century. Advance tickets are only $20, plus GST, and will go on-sale starting Monday morning at the front desk at the Trails West Motor Inn. On the night of the show, the doors will open at 9:30 pm and the show is to start at 10:30 pm.

Canadian rock legends Loverboy and country music star Michelle Wright will be leading the Canada D'Eh celebrations at Canadian Forces Base Shilo this Canada Day.  They will be joined by 2014 Juno Nominee for break through artist of the year - Tyler Shaw and comedian Pete Zedlacher. They will hit the main stage at 7:00 p.m. Local bands will entertain on the day stage at the beer garden led by local favourite Clubbing Fraggles. Adding to this year’s special festivities is a Show and Shine car show with over a hundred vehicles on display. The “Jiffy Jeep” will be torn apart and rebuilt in record time by our team of military mechanics. Activities for the whole family will start at 2:00 pm with laser tag, an obstacle course, Bubble Soccer, foam party, dunk tank, Gladiator Jousting and much more. There will be food vendors on site as well as a massive birthday cake. The RCA Museum will be open all day and will also have additional vehicles from its extensive collection on display near the car show. This free event is open to everyone. There will be a fireworks display at dusk following the evening concert. Associated Links www.facebook.com/Canada-Deh-Shilo