Local band gets big break

Photo: Contributed

Photo: Contributed

KeyNote Productions and Power 104 are excited to announce that Finger Eleven will be rolling into Kelowna for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Wednesday, October 28 at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Finger Eleven is a Canadian rock band that first formed in their Burlington, ON high school in 1989 as the “Rainbow Butt Monkeys”. The band has achieved a devoted following throughout their existence which began with money they won from a rock band search contest on southern Ontario’s 97.7 HTZ-FM’s “Rocksearch” competition.

In addition to this highly anticipated concert, local winner of the Finger Eleven “Fall of the Hammer” contest, Cosmic Brew will be opening for Finger Eleven at the Wednesday night concert.

Penticton based band Cosmic Brew, was chosen from among 22 other band entries by votes through Power 104. The top 5 bands were then screened by Finger Eleven, and the winner was chosen to perform an opening set. According to posts on Cosmic Brew’s Facebook page, the band is “so stoked” and believes that it will be “an epic night of rock and roll” on October 28th at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

Comprised of three members: Mason on lead guitar and vocals, Kris on bass, and newcomer Josh on drums, this trio has quickly become one of the Okanagan’s most dynamic new rock bands. Influenced by musicians such as Led Zeppelin, The Sheepdogs, T-Rex and others, the band is hard rock, and makes no apologies for it, commanding the stage and energizing the crowd. The group recently won Penticton’s Battle of the Bands competition, and has performed at shows, private gigs, and festivals all throughout the region—even going beyond the normal scope of young performers and teaming up with Skaha Ford earlier this year to fundraise for a teen cancer patient. Showcasing a blend of classic and current rock, as well as original material, Cosmic Brew is eager for a chance to “rock with Finger Eleven”.

Finger Eleven is armed with their familiar, aggressive sound, reminiscent of their original vibe, eager to share their new music with their fans and get back onto the tour circuit. KeyNote Productions & Power 104 are proud to present Finger Eleven LIVE in concert at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 8:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.SelectYourTickets.com, by phone at 250.762.5050 or in person at the Prospera Place box office.