Kootenay Savings Music in the Park Ron Halliday Band and the Gabriel Palatchi Trio

This week, the Trail & District Arts Council is very excited to present Ron Halliday Band and the Gabriel Palatchi Trio on July 11 in Gyro Park for Kootenay Savings Music in the Park.

Join Argentinian pianist and composer Gabriel Palatchi and his trio for an eclectic musical journey with his original blend of genres such as Latin jazz, tango, funk, and world music influences. Gabriel’s musical journey has seen him captivating audiences around the globe as one of the hottest contemporary names in the global Latin-jazz, Afro-Cuban and tango-jazz scene.

He has released several critically acclaimed albums, and his album “Trivolution” was selected as the Gold Medal Winner in the Composer/Album categories at the World Music Awards in 2015, and was featured in the “Emerging Artists” section of BILLBOARD MAGAZINE.

With a magnetic stage presence and an infectious passion for his art, Gabriel's live performances are breathtaking. His charismatic energy captivates audiences and his music finds inspiration in the diverse cultures, landscapes and people he encounters traveling the world. Gabriel creates a rich tapestry of sounds that reflect these myriad influences.

Watch the trio perform live https://youtu.be/EGu81Py6jfM?list=PLmPJno9YnGzpFA2q13qdwmXP8mexg3La3.

“... genre-bending eclectic and multi-cultural, a vibrant and varied musical package!..ensuring this gifted musician, a unique place in the ever-changing landscape of jazz,...” - Allaboutjazz.com

Opening the night is the Ron Halliday Band. A mainstay in the Kootenays, Ron is a charming multi-instrumentalist known for his lively jazz and blues originals and covers. Rounding out Ron’s vocals, tenor sax, flute, & amplified harmonicas in the five-piece are Terry Alton on guitar, Mark Spielman on bass, Steve Parish on drums and Tom Thompson on keys. Together, they are a fun ensemble that will entertain, get your toes tapping and your feet moving all around the dance floor.

Bring a lawn chair. Admission is by donation - $3 minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council's programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30! You may buy a pass at trail-arts.com by clicking on any of the Music in the Park events and clicking the “Buy” button. Or buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card.

Our two Night Markets on July 18 and August 15 will see us once again collaborate with Trail's Incredible Farmers Market. These awesome events bring the community together for Music, Food, Beer Garden and Farmers Market. So much fun in Gyro Park. These special events run from 5-8:30 pm.

This show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, Kootenay Savings, City of Trail, Columbia Basin Trust, Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Other Music in the Park shows

• July 4: White Lightning Band / John Hewitt Band.

• July 11: Ron Halliday Band / Gabriel Palatchi Trio.

• July 18: Night Market - Kym Gouchie Trio / Twin Fiddles with Geoff Horrocks / Lisa Nicole Band.

• July 25: Steve Marc / Melody Diachun and The Swing Bastards.

• August 1: The Eisenhauers / Meredith Moon

• August 8: KNS / Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers

• August 15: Night Market - Maritime Kitchen Party / Stubbs and the / Rhythm By Nature

Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative.

Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.