Nico & Ari with Jeff Toth

Live Music Events in Kelowna

Soulful songs, good vibes, and a summer night on the patio.

Join us on Thursday, July 16 for a free night of live music on the Red Bird Brewing outdoor stage featuring Nico & Ari with special guest Jeff Toth.

Bringing together two of the Okanagan’s most beloved performers, Nico & Ari create a live experience that blends soulful grooves, folk storytelling, humour, and incredible musicianship. Together, they deliver a dynamic performance filled with rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and the kind of easygoing energy that feels perfectly suited to a summer evening in Kelowna.

NICO describes his sound as what happens when funky folk and jazzy soul fall in love. Having spent years writing, performing, and recording everywhere from European streets and festivals to pubs and stages across North America, he has developed a sound that feels both worldly and deeply personal. Now based in Kelowna, Nico blends original music with smooth classics from the ’70s, creating a performance that’s equal parts groove, nostalgia, and pure fun.

Joining him is Ari Neufeld, a true one-man-band whose energetic performances have earned him a loyal following across the Okanagan and beyond. Armed with guitar, piano, banjo, stompbox percussion, and an endless supply of charisma, Ari delivers what he proudly calls “Full Contact Folk.” Blending folk, pop, country, soul, and rock influences, his performances are uplifting, entertaining, and impossible to forget.

Jeff Toth

Opening the evening is Nashville-based indie folk artist Jeff Toth. Originally from New Jersey, Toth’s music bridges the gap between heartland rock and modern folk, drawing inspiration from artists like Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Noah Kahan, and The Lumineers. His thoughtful songwriting explores themes of self-discovery, adventure, and personal growth, creating songs that are both reflective and deeply relatable. His breakout single Cold Sweat earned international attention and helped establish him as one of the emerging voices in today’s indie folk scene.

Whether you’re discovering these artists for the first time or already a fan, this promises to be an evening filled with heartfelt songwriting, incredible musicianship, and the kind of live music that feels right at home under the Okanagan summer sky.

Grab a drink, find a seat on the patio, and enjoy a free night of live music at Red Bird Brewing.