Posted On: Oct. 27, 2021
Back To Live: Kelowna
BreakOut West is thrilled to be Back To Live! After more than a year off-stage, musicians are finally returning to live performances and BreakOut West is celebrating with a five-week series of concerts, speaking engagements, and digital content from some of the best the western Canadian music industry has to offer.
Join us in Kelowna at Red Bird Brewing for this free event featuring performances by The Oot n' Oots, Robbie G, and Post-Modern Connection! Also, arrive early for a discussion about the return to live music in Winnipeg!
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Schedule
5:30 PM - Doors
6:00 PM - Back to Live Conference
8:30 PM - The Oot n' Oots
9:30 PM - Post-Modern Connection
Performers
Post-Modern Connection
Post Modern Connection is an indie-band that defies norms. By constantly showcasing eclectic inspirations, the band keeps you anticipating what’s next.
Their soundscape varies, the music paired with thoughtful and carefully crafted songwriting. Soulful R&B infused vocals meet catchy indie-pop riffs - electronic synths pair with classical violin - Post Modern Connection’s ability to play with dynamics is apparent.
PMC draws on their unique backgrounds and experiences, personal histories, and upbringing to create their emotionally charged music, captivating listeners. Their live show is no different. High energy with an ebb and flow of powerful dynamics has showcased them selling out headlining performances around Western Canada, opening for top artists including Desiigner, Wintersleep, Hollerado, Moontrick, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, and Hailey Blaise.
They’ve had their singles spun on CBC Radio and The Peak Vancouver, their videos showcased on Global News, their music featured in Tenho Mais Discos Que Amigos, Canadian Beats, The Wild Honey Pie, Happy Magazine and dozens of online blogs, and have won a Kootenay Music Award for “Best Music Video” and hit an impressive 10,000 streams in one short week online and were named by Vancouver's Permanent Rain Press Local Artist Of The Year 2019.
The Oot n' Oots
The Oot n’ Oots make kids music that is, to quote Jerry Garcia, not for kids only. Drawing on diverse influences from the history of rock n’ roll, this is a band with chops, soul, and swagger. Their original songs are wildly imaginative, brimming with humour and inspiration.
The band includes 14-year-old Ruth Cipes (voice, uke), described as “…a force of nature.” by Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child host Bill Childs, with their dad Ezra (voice, guitar) and uncles Ari (voice, guitar), Gabe (voice, bass), and Matthew (voice, drums). In performance the group casts a spell of freedom, lightheartedness, and laughter. This is truly entertainment for the whole family, enlivening community, joy, and understanding through free-spirited musical performance.
The band has appeared at numerous festivals including the Philadelphia Folk Festival, been nominated for two WCMAs and a Canadian Folk Music Award, and appeared on the Fids and Kamily Awards top 20 albums in 2018. The advance single from the third album, “Thank You Universe”, was named #3 Song of the Year in 2020 by a poll of children’s radio programmers.
The family is releasing their third album, Ponderosa Bunchgrass and the Golden Rule, fall 2021.
Robbie G
There is something to be said of an artist with over seven hundred live shows under his belt in the last decade, half of which were headlining slots. Robbie G (Robert Gruenbauer) has been making his impact on the genre of hip-hop by releasing music that makes a difference in people's lives.
Being passionate and personable with his fans coupled with his ability to put on a high energy performance, Robbie G has captivated lovers of the hip-hop genre and music listeners all over the world.
His music has been viewed / streamed by the millions online with thousands of copies of his albums sold internationally including notable special feature guests from Swollen Members, Merkules, DAX, Dub FX, Joell Ortiz & more. Performing alongside major artists such as Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan, Nelly, Akon, Sean Paul, while releasing six mixtapes and ten albums - including his hot, new, release titled "2020 VISIONARY" with another album on the way titled "Life Keys"
Speakers
Karma Lacoff Nieoczym - Creative Okanangan and Rotary Centre for the Arts
Karma is an experienced talent buyer and music programmer. She has been the Executive and Creative Director of Creative Okanagan Artist and Event Development Society since January 2016. Since the fall of 2019 Karma has also been the Theatre Programming Coordinator for the Mary Irwin Theatre at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Previously, Karma was the Artistic Festival Producer for BreakOut West 2010. In 2008-2009 Karma was the Booking Manager for Habitat, a 200 capacity venue in Kelowna. In 2012 and 2019 Karma was the artistic producer of Kelowna’s Global Music Fest. Before moving to Kelowna she was the Patron Services Manager for the Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver and worked for Simon Fraser University’s Student Orientation programs, planning events and securing sponsorship funding. Her love of music and the wellness benefits to the participants, both the players and the audience drives Karma’s work. She is a musician, primarily playing the cello, she trained on the double bass through the Edmonton Public School String Program for ten years. Karma loves Kelowna for all the outdoor adventure opportunities, is an avid cycling commuter and loves spending time with her amazing partner and son, Adrian and Corbin.
Jodie Bruce - Jodie B Music / Frequency Wine & Sound
“West Coast / Organic Roots / Feel Good” Jodie B speaks her truth as an Indie / Hip-Hop artist producing, writing and live looping her original productions. Her message promotes authenticity, equanimity, and perseverance. From busking to performing live at international festivals, Jodie B conducts the sound of a smoky blues bar in the electric future. She orchestrates through a purple bass, a Fender Tele., and a 6 key harmonica belt, often performing alongside her sister Nique Blue, with her mandolin, saxophone and guitar. She has performed at Monday Mag’s “Best Music Festival in North America” Shambhala Music Festival in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019 and has opened for artists such as Kytami, DubFx, The Pharcyde, and Methodman & Redman. Jodie B has also produced and co-produced for hip-hop legends Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Mayday, Nino Bless, and Atmosphere in 2020. Jodie and her best friend Rachel Geek have been producing and engineering out of Frequency Wine & Sound promoting safe spaces to record in and encouraging other females and underrepresented groups to pursue the music recording industry.
Tega Ovie - Post-Modern Connection
Tega Ovie is front man and manager for Post-Modern Connection. He has been active in the music sector for over 5 years and in that time has made exponential growth with his band. From major opening slots for Wintersleep and Hollerado to features on publications such as Indie88 , Live in Limbo and The Wild Honey Pie and more. With the successful release of their Debut EP, Tega is focused on mapping out a successful 2022 for his band. As a member of the Central Okanagan Music Advisory board he is comitted to improving the music he is a part of.
Robert Gruenbauer - Robbie G
There is something to be said of an artist with over seven hundred live shows under his belt in the last decade, half of which were headlining slots. Robbie G (Robert Gruenbauer) has been making his impact on the genre of hip-hop by releasing music that makes a difference in people's lives.
Being passionate and personable with his fans coupled with his ability to put on a high energy performance, Robbie G has captivated lovers of the hip-hop genre and music listeners all over the world.
His music has been viewed / streamed by the millions online with thousands of copies of his albums sold internationally including notable special feature guests from Swollen Members, Merkules, DAX, Dub FX, Joell Ortiz & more. Performing alongside major artists such as Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan, Nelly, Akon, Sean Paul, while releasing six mixtapes and ten albums - including his hot, new, release titled "2020 VISIONARY" with another album on the way titled "Life Keys"
Jennifer Goulet - Footwerk Events