On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Shuswap’s largest Heritage destination, R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, is proud to partner with the Salmon Arm Jazz Club for an evening of jazz in the park! Enjoy a gourmet meal from the Village’s licensed Sprig of Heather restaurant and some of the finest jazz in the Shuswap.
The evening will feature The Rolling Deep, a quartet of Salmon Arm-based musicians led by Jake McIntyre Paul on guitar, accompanied by Colin Spence (keyboards), Dan Smith (bass) and Brian Pratt-Johnson (drums). The newest project from some of our favourite musicians takes a deep dive into the popular songbook, adds a big dash of groove, a touch of cheek, and a whole lot of joy. Pleasant surprises abound!
When band leader, Jake McIntyre-Paul, brought the idea of The Rolling Deep to the other members his idea was to "have a bit of fun playing some stuff we don't normally play and not take ourselves too seriously". But they end up making some seriously good music together. Jake and Dan nudge each other out of their comfort zones trading bass and guitar, their usual instruments of choice. And Colin and Brian reach into their extensive resumes to draw on a wealth of electric keyboard sound textures and in-the-pocket drum grooves.
Asked about how The Rolling Deep got its name, Jake says "we may never know, but it sounded cool, and there's a sense of the tunes surfacing from the depths when we find them." Fittingly their repertoire takes a deep dive into the popular songbook looking for music you likely never expected to hear from the 70's & 80's, new arrangements of old favourites, and originals. It's music to keep you on your toes and feeling very good about what might surface next.
R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization that proudly preserves the history of Salmon Arm and the surrounding areas. The Jazz Club sees this summer performance as a step in developing more music entertainment options in our community and a way to support R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum’s projects and educational programs.
Tickets can be purchased at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, or by calling 250-832-5243 to charge by phone. Gates open and music starts at 5:00 pm. meal service is from 5:30-6:30 pm. Local beer, wine and cider are available to purchase. R.J. Haney Heritage Village is located at 751 Highway 97B Salmon Arm, just south of Drivers Car and Truck Sales (map).
