Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on August 14 for an entertaining evening of food vendors, market, beer & wine garden, and live music at The Night Market in Gyro Park. From 5 pm to 8:30 pm there’s lots to do all topped off with great live music

Headlining the evening are The Latin Lovers at 7:15 pm.

The Latin Lovers are a fiery, wildly entertaining, Latin Band from the West Kootenays. Their music is Latin Fusion; inspired by a variety of traditional rhythms, like Cumbia, Flamenco, Tango and more. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers, these beats make you dance.

Playing an outstanding array of instruments: didgeridoo, pan flute, harmonica, accordion, brass, congas, bongos, alternative percussion, and so much more, these seven extremely dynamic musicians light the stage on fire! Their interactive approach invites the audience to participate by adding harmonies to songs and providing shakers for everyone to join in the musical experience.

Members are: Juan Rizzatti  (lead vocals, guitar, pan flute, harmonica, accordion, didgeridoo); Vern Wakunick  (vocals, timbale, bongos, shakers, guirro, claves); Jay Conrad   (vocals, guitar); Trevor Scott   (congas, bongos, djembe); Carl Redden   (trumpet, trombone, vocals); Mike Roy   (bass, vocals); Darryl Hosquet   (drum kit).

Listen to them play live https://youtu.be/0snfwPNSsuo

Performing from 6-7 pm is the dynamic Bella Cat, a soulful vocalist whose electrifying performances blend R&B, funk, blues, hip-hop, and pop for an unforgettable, immersive and thrilling experience.

Known for her powerful stage presence, Bella delivers unforgettable shows, often incorporating elements of drag and burlesque to create an immersive and thrilling experience. Her music, reminiscent of legends like Etta James, Amy Winehouse, and Tina Turner, is both raw and captivating, with a raspy, soulful voice that echoes the golden era of soul.

With three albums under her belt, Bella Cat’s career is marked by nine cross-Canada tours, performances on Hollywood Boulevard, appearances at international festivals such as the Pap Jazz Fest in Haiti, and a feature on Canada’s The Voice (La Voix). These experiences have helped her gain international acclaim, with recent shows in Costa Rica solidifying her status as a global artist.

Bella’s concerts have been hailed as “futuristic soul shows,” and media outlets like CBC, Ottawa Magazine, and Metro News have praised her remarkable vocal range and captivating stage presence. A visionary and multifaceted creator, Bella Cat also works as a songwriter, lyricist, music video producer, and vocal coach, dedicated to transforming and inspiring others to become their best selves.

Hear her sing https://youtu.be/8Pz_sqVyrQ4

Organized by Trail & District Arts Council, in partnership with Trail’s incrEDIBLE Farmer’s Market, our Night Markets have become a staple of Music in the Park where you may picnic, shop, and dance the night away. The market will see a range of artisans and other vendors at the market, as well as tasty cooling treats and delicious eats by our food vendors. Plus, the Beer and Wine Garden will be serving up cold beverages including cider and sodas.

So, bring a lawn chair and don’t forget to bring plenty of water. Need to cool off? The music is right by the water park and the river!

Admission is by donation – $3 minimum suggested.

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

Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative.

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