Bringing World-Class Hit Songwriters to Penticton, BC
An Unforgettable Weekend of Intimate Musical Performances
JULY 23-24, 2021
HIT SONGWRITERS · HIT SONGS · GREAT STORIES
97 South Song Sessions is a magical music performance event, where you’ll hear the stories behind the songs that make up the soundtrack of your life. Award-winning songwriters and recording artists come together to perform and share tales of the creative journey that inspired their hit songs.
The result is an intimate show that is variously touching and humorous and guaranteed to be unforgettable.
Respectful of Covid-19 etiquettes, we have specifically chosen venues that accommodate the health and safety recommendations of the province of British Columbia.
Tickets are limited to abide by public gathering and social distancing protocols.

GORD BAMFORD
Alberta - Multi Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, #1 Hits - Dive Bar & When Your Lips Are So Close (Gord Bamford)

ALAN FREW
Toronto - Grammy nominated, Juno Award winning, multi-platinum Singer/Songwriter, Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone) & Someday (Glass Tiger)

MADDISON KREBS
Okotoks, AB. - Unstoppable Rising Star

JESSICA MITCHELL
Toronto - Award Winning Singer/Songwriter - Somebody Gonna Get Hurt (Jessica Mitchell), Courage (Celine Dion) and Workin' on Whiskey (Trisha Yearwood)

TIM NICHOLS
Nashville - Grammy Winner - Live Like You Were Dying (Tim McGraw)

JAMIE O’NEAL
Nashville – Award Winning Hit Singer-Songwriter – There is No Arizona and When I Think About Angels

NEIL OSBORNE
Vancouver - Lead Singer of 54•40 - Hits include I Go Blind and Ocean Pearl

OLIVIA PENALVA
2020 Winner of the 97 South Developing B.C. Songwriters contest

BRYAN POTVIN
Nova Scotia - 8x Juno Nominated Singer/Songwriter - Lead Singer of The Northern Pikes - Hits include She Ain't Pretty

JEFF TROTT
Nashville - Emmy Nominated Songwriter - The Katie Show and If It Makes You Happy (Sheryl Crow)

JIMMY YEARY
Nashville - CMA and ACM “Song of the Year” Winner, I Drive Your Truck (Lee Brice)

PAUL McGUIRE (Host Extraordinaire)
Toronto - Award Winning Broadcaster - The Paul McGuire Show (Stingray)
Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Penticton is situated in one of the hottest regions in Canada. Often called “Napa North” and the “Tuscany of Canada,” the surrounding area boasts hundreds of world-class wineries, wonderful lakefront accommodations, exceptional farm-to-table dining, spectacular outdoor adventures, and several beautiful beaches to relax the day away.
Buy yourself an experience you’ll never forget!
Join us in the fantastic Okanagan Valley this Summer.