Whiskey-Smooth Music with Johnny Bolo
International Touring Artist Johnny Bolo brings his Rebel Album Release Tour. Great alt-country & roots played with Joy & Delight!
With 12+ years on the road, bringing his “Jimmy Buffett meets Blue Rodeo” sound to y’alls across Canada & Europe, independent solo alt-country & roots artist Johnny Bolo distills the essence of his smoky original tunes plus great vintage songs from heroes like Townes Van Zant, John Prine, Gordon Lightfoot, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle and more into a heady night of Joy & Delight!
Expect soaring vocals smooth as Tennessee whiskey and 180-proof guitar work blended with interesting insights into the music. It’s truly an intimate singer-songwriter shot of ‘shine for your soul!
Johnny be promoting his newest album “Rebel” in waterfall release August/September/October and already rave reviews are pouring in:
- “…very good roots rock with a rock-a-billy flavor… This is very very good and needs to get out there.” — Tom Coxworth CKUA Radio, Canada
Check him out: JohnnyBolo.com
Kaslo Block Party
THE COUNTDOWN IS OFFICIALLY ON FOR THE KASLO BLOCK PARTY.
Website: www.kaslojazzfest.com/kaslo-block-party
July 30 - August 2, 2026
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED TICKETED FUNDRAISING EVENTS THROUGH THE LINK ON OUR WEBSITE.
The Kaslo Block Party will feature a mix of ticketed and free events, with funds raised directly supporting the artists and the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society's fundraising efforts for reimagining future festivals.
This is a community-wide celebration with a variety of venues showcasing artists on a first-come, first-served cover charge or ticketed basis.
We are absolutely thrilled to launch the Kaslo Block Party official music lineup, packed with incredible, beloved talent that promises to bring our community together for a weekend to celebrate music and our vibrant village. In tandem with the lineup release, tickets are now officially on sale for our limited fundraising events, which will directly support the return of the Kaslo Jazz Festival in 2027 and keep the stage afloat. To make sure you don’t miss a single beat, we’ve put together a list that highlights all the amazing musical activities and local happenings taking place throughout the village. Grab your tickets, check out the community schedule, and get ready to celebrate the very best of Kaslo!
Check out the lineup on Facebook, Instagram and our website.
Flood watch issued for rivers in West Kootenay, other parts of Southern Interior
Listen to the broadcast version of this story, which aired on Kootenay Morning on May 29, 2026:
By Jaime Frederick, Local Journalism Initiative
On Thursday, May 28, the Province’s River Forecast Centre issued a flood watch for areas of the Interior including the West Kootenay, East Kootenay and Upper Columbia. Affected areas in the West Kootenay include tributaries around Trout Lake, Lardeau River, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and surrounding areas. They also issued a high streamflow advisory for the Boundary, including headwater tributaries on the Granby River and surrounding areas.
Warmer weather over the past few days has led to increased snowmelt rates and rising river levels through the region. An upper low is advancing across the US northwest, and is expected to bring severe weather, including moderate to heavy rainfall, into BC later today and extending through Monday and early Tuesday.
Current modelling indicates rainfall totals of 50 to 100-plus mm of rain, with areas of heaviest precipitation to be focused around the Upper Columbia, East Kootenay and into the West Kootenay. There is still uncertainty in the location of the storm track with this system, and if it shifts westward from its current projected movement, it could bring higher rainfall amounts into BC.
Rivers have been rising due to accelerated snowmelt this week. Convective rain earlier in the week demonstrated how responsive rivers are to rainfall in areas of the Kootenays. High flows are expected late-Friday through Monday or Tuesday across the region. Current high end precipitation scenarios in weather models indicate the potential for flooding through the Kootenays and Upper Columbia.
Weather scenarios that lead to a more easterly trajectory of the storm track, in Alberta, may lead to more muted river responses in BC.
A High Streamflow Advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but that no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
A Flood Watch means that river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.
Fast-flowing rivers pose increased risk to safety. Stay away from rivers and river banks, which can be unstable. Never drive through floodwaters, as unseen hazards and current can be life-threatening.
Behind Glass - Live History Event
Step into an after-hours mystery at The Langham as the building itself seems to come alive with misplaced objects, missing artefacts, and clues tucked into unexpected corners. In Behind Glass, you and a small group of fellow “curators” move through the space with the actors, meeting characters from the past, uncovering their stories, and piecing together what, or who, is causing the chaos.
Behind Glass is an interactive, one-hour, promenade-style theatre experience that blends escape room, murder mystery, and live performance elements as audiences move through the venue solving a historical mystery together.
You won’t just sit and watch; you’ll search, question, and collaborate, following clues and making choices that shape how the story unfolds. Along the way, you’ll discover hidden layers of history within The Langham, and by the end you’ll know whether you’ve solved the mystery in time, or risk being “trapped behind glass” yourselves.
Light Up! Kaslo
A full day of festive activities in Kaslo including the Christmas Craft Faire, children’s scavenger hunt, holiday crafts at the library, live music, community bonfire, photos with Santa, and the always-popular evening Light Up Parade followed by the Village Tree Lighting. This family-friendly celebration brings together residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season with warmth, joy, and community spirit. Full schedule of activities at www.kaslochamber.com
'Frankenstein's Lab' film & haunted house
A FREE community event screening of the classic 1931 film 'Frankenstein' with an original score by Jay Danley. Along with a spooktacular haunted display by Scream Dimension. Hosted by the North Kootenay Lake Arts Council
Electrojazziness - An Interactive Improvised Concert (Kaslo)
John Reischmann and The Jaybirds
Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound. Now in their 20th year, with seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations, the Jaybirds are simultaneously innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.
Bluegrass Unlimited calls John Reischman “one of the world’s undisputed masters” of the mandolin, famed for outstanding tone and taste. Many of his dozens of original instrumentals have become popular favourites for sessions and covers, such as the jam standard Saltspring. He has three critically-acclaimed solo instrumental albums and has recorded on many other projects, including the Grammy-winning True Life Blues: The Songs of Bill Monroe. John also plays Latin-based jazz and choro music with highly regarded finger-style acoustic guitarist/composer John Miller; the duo has released three superb albums.
Radio Free Kaslo, January 17, 2025
On today's show, Kaslo goings-on, including the unfolding South Beach controversy.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/05E0imC64McvvUcnqgsShI?si=jKLMpZOVSa6fHwz1mVxzlg
Cara Luft's 50 for 50 Kaslo Community Concert At The Langham
Cara Luft returns to the Kootenays as part of her "50 for 50" celebratory tour to her adopted town of Kaslo! Joining her for the show are some of Kaslo's fave local musicians, as well as Cranbrook-based Clayton Parsons.