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 They are a self-managed, hard working group, and one that is becoming known throughout Europe as the vanguard of a Swedish Invasion.  I’ve written about these lads before, and have become good friends with their Lead Vocalist.  They are ‘Bai Bang’…a hard rocking no nonsense band of musicians that possess the age-old work ethic that will guarantee  them success.  In numerous conversations with Diddi, the group’s Lead Vocalist, I’ve had the opportunity to track the development of their next album.  “All Around The World” which will be unleashed in April, and you guessed it, with a worldwide deal from AOR Records!  Between this and their last release of 2011, “Bai Bang” have made inroads all across the globe , with incessant touring.  They have garnered legions of fans from Egypt to London!  In 2013, North America is within their sights.  So, don’t be surprised to see them touch down in Kelowna sometime this year!

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 Not just ‘Bai Bang’, but “The Poodles”, four unruly dogs from the same grand country of Sweden will be making their mark on North America!  Don’t be misled by their name, this quartet Rocks with the best of them!  A number one album in their home country; “Performocracy” in 2011 further inspired these lads to do it up right!  Frontiers Records are about to release their eagerly awaited follow-up…”Tour de Force”!  The album will hit North American record stores in the latter part of May.  As we know, the World Championships of Hockey will be held in Stockholm and the Swedish team’s official theme song will be performed by this very group!

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Last week I wrote a little on ‘Whitesnake’.  I mentioned that the present line-up was a stripped down affair.  More Rock than Pomp…here is a video that showcases the way this groups performs now!  Nothing but great Singing and Playing—a fantastic concert to attend, and 2013 will see the group hit more stages in North America!

Upcoming Club/Concert Highlights:

97^th Street Pub:    Moni Funk & the Groove Machine:   March 29^th & 30^th

The Blue Gator:   Jimmy LeGuilloux Band:  March 22^nd & 23^rd    Papa Dawg:  March 27^th

 The Streaming Café:   Coalmont:  March 23^rd   The Mighty River:  March 30^th

Notable Concerts:    

South Okanagan Events Centre:   Motley Crue:   April 20^th   Alan Jackson:  August 3^rd

 Kelowna Community Theatre:   Natalie MacMaster:   April 7^th    Randy Bachman:   April 20^th     

Prospera Place:  Sting:    May 30^th   

Vernon:  Funtastic---Honeymoon Suite:  June 28^th  Sweet:  June 29^th  Julian Austin  Aaron Pritchett:    June 30^th   

Summer Stomp ’13 (Sicamous)---Headpins  July 20^th 

Dancin’ Barefoot Music Festival- Peachland :  Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd: July 20^th                 

Peach Festival  Penticton:  Honeymoon Suite:   August 8^th                 

Notes & News:   Mark April 11^th on your calendar, and plan a trip to Vancouver to see The Flu!  These Kelowna Sons will be performing at the legendary Roxy as part of The Fox Indie Night!  Get your tickets online here.   The Flu will appear with ‘One Bad Son’ and ‘Columbia’…and the lads are Headlining!!

…if you have a musical story or news and would like me to write something… drop me a line at:  fbainternational@telus.net  and let’s celebrate Kelowna’s rich and varied music community together!!.....