A concert with the popular Celtic inspired group Cod Gone Wild is coming up at the 150 Mile House Fire Hall.
The event is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 24 as a fundraiser for the Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society.
Their colourful biography describes Cod Gone Wild as comprised of a “tender-hearted singer-songwriter from Newfoundland (Andrew Mercer), an Albertan drummer, who was raised in Saudi Arabia (Chad “Rhino” Carter), an internationally renowned fiddling B.C. beauty (Susan Aylard), and an effortlessly cool Japanese Canadian bass player (Roy Kawano).”
Based out of the Okanagan since 2009, this Celtic inspired band is focused on giving traditional music a modern edge.
The audience can expect to hear an assortment of original and traditional material from their latest two albums, as well as some foot-stompin’ fiddle tunes.
The musicians fuse their classical, folk and rock backgrounds together to create a dynamic and unique sound that instantly connects and resonates with audiences.
Through their uplifting energy and remarkable stage presence, they weave together a tapestry of tales that evoke a nostalgic experience of days gone by.
They have independently recorded and produced three studio albums primarily feature traditional tunes Cod Gone Wild, The Traveler and Battered and Fried, and have now developed an increasing amount of original material for future albums.
The group has toured extensively from San Francisco to Newfoundland, and most recently to the Canadian ambassador’s residence in Quito, Ecuador for a special Canada Day performance.
Advanced tickets for this family friendly event are available at The Open Book at $25 for adults and $5 for students and children ages 16 and under.
The show takes place at the 150 Mile House Fire Hall located at 3038 Pigeon Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the two-hour show starting at 7 p.m.
A concession will be provided by the fiddle society.
For more about Cod Gone Wild visit their website at www.codgonewild.com.
