Country Grit & Gatsby Glitz - Barnstormer lights up the Okanagan

Barnstormer is an imaginative, explosive, and utterly charming band that brings the roaring 20s to life. This dynamic 6 piece ensemble delivers a sound as rare as it is electrifying, blending banjo, piano, ukulele, kazoo, guitars, upright bass, clarinet, trumpet, drums, and soaring vocals.

Led by Vancouver-based recording artist Melanie Dekker, Barnstormer is powered by a crew of top-tier award-winning Canadian musicians, boasting a collective 300 years of collective experience. With world-class musicianship, effortless showmanship, and a touch of vintage magic, they transport audiences straight to the prohibition era—where the dance floors sizzled and the jazz was hot.

You'll hear familiar songs that one wouldn't have expected were written in the '20s (and recorded again later!), and you'll hear tunes that tell stories in the fashion that they are not told today. The sound is a warm melting pot of Jazz and Country, the feeling is playful and classy, and the lasting sonic and visual impressions are delivered with class and pizazz!

Step into a “Gatsby Style" time machine of sound and let Barnstormer take you on a musical joyride like no other. @barnstormerband1920

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