Local Love Day 2

Live Music Events in Kelowna

A full night celebrating Okanagan music, art, and community

Local Love continues Friday, June 19 with the second night of Red Bird Brewing’s annual music festival celebrating the artists helping shape the Okanagan music scene.

Presented in partnership with Creative Okanagan, Local Love is all about spotlighting local musicians, fostering connection, and creating space for the region’s creative community to thrive. Friday night expands the energy with a diverse lineup spanning indie rock, singer-songwriter, hip hop, R&B, and live DJ sets, turning Red Bird into a full evening celebration of Okanagan talent.

Rotary Crew

Opening the evening is Rotary Crew, a Kelowna-based improvisational funk duo featuring drummer Ethan McKibben (Apollo Suns) and organist Jordan Leibel (Pianote). Built around spontaneous groove, high-level musicianship, and a “form-optional” approach to live performance, the pair creates massive, evolving soundscapes using only drums and organ. Drawing inspiration from the improvisational spirit of Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters, Rotary Crew moves seamlessly from tight minimalist grooves to explosive wall-of-sound moments, delivering a live experience that feels both hypnotic and deeply alive. Their chemistry on stage transforms every performance into a rhythmic, high-energy journey built entirely in real time.

Kayla Dawn

Kayla Dawn, a Kelowna-based singer-songwriter whose heartfelt lyrics and grounded storytelling connect deeply with audiences. Her music captures both the beauty and struggles of everyday life through warm vocals and an honest songwriting style rooted in human connection and lived experience.

October Poppy

Also performing is October Poppy, a trio known for blending dreamy textures, gritty guitars, and danceable indie rock energy. Led by songwriter Eryn Kleyh alongside bassist Nick Thomas and drummer Matt Pord, the band brings together poetic lyricism and dynamic musicianship shaped by decades of combined experience. Their sound lands somewhere between nostalgic and modern, balancing raw edge with melodic atmosphere in a way that feels uniquely their own.

Reddy Maid

Reddy Maid brings hard rock energy to the Local Love stage with a sound built around massive riffs, strong melodies, and classic rock attitude. Hailing from Vernon, the band features Johnny Ho, Dean Gordon-Smith, Josh Evans, and Steve Mannix, delivering high-energy original music designed to hit hard in a live setting. Formed in 2026, Reddy Maid blends modern rock intensity with the spirit of classic arena rock, bringing another dynamic layer to Friday night’s diverse festival lineup.

Samwell

Bringing soulful hip hop and R&B influences to the festival is SAMWELL, a Kelowna-born artist whose emotionally driven songwriting and cinematic sound continue to build momentum across Western Canada. After first emerging through the alt hip hop duo 538st, SAMWELL has stepped into his solo career with a polished and deeply personal style that explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and change. His warm stage presence and genre-blending sound make him one of the Okanagan’s most exciting emerging artists.

DJ Invizible

Closing the night is DJ Invizible, one of Kelowna’s most respected DJs and turntablists. With more than 25 years of experience behind the decks, Invizible is known for his ability to seamlessly move between genres while building energy throughout the room. His open-format sets blend hip hop, Caribbean, and global influences into an atmosphere built for movement and connection, making him the perfect artist to close out the festival evening.

Local Love exists to celebrate the incredible depth of musical talent in the Okanagan while bringing the community together around live music. From emerging artists to established local favourites, the festival highlights the people helping make the region’s creative scene stronger every year.

Come spend the evening supporting local artists, discovering new music, and celebrating Okanagan creativity with us.