The entertainment lineup for Parksville Canada Day celebrations is still being finalized but Canadian rock legends "Trooper" have already been confirmed and we will be adding additional acts as the dats approaches.




Johnny Vallis - Man Of Many Voices grew up dreaming of being Elvis, but Johnny Vallis made a name for himself in showbiz by impersonating another rock legend - Buddy Holly.
Vallis, spent many years paying homage to Holly, as part of the three-person (Holly, Elvis and Roy Orbison) Legends of Rock and Roll show."It was 'the show they never gave,'" He was "discovered" in January, 1989, and signed to play Buddy Holly with the Legends of Rock and Roll. Just 16 when he joined the show, Vallis spent the next nine years touring throughout North America and all over the world.He cites a 1996 tour of Australia, which involved 66 shows in just over two months, as well as an impromptu performance for the king and queen of Malaysia, as his favorite."If you want to stay in a career, you've got to be willing to try something new," Vallis said.His own Man of Many Voices musical comedy show, however, wasn't entirely new.The show involves impressions of Mick Jagger, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Garth Brooks, John Lennon, the Bee Gees and Gordon Lightfoot, among others - voices that were perfected during sound checks for Legends shows.Vallis's performances also involve a healthy dose of G-rated comedy, but Vallis says his main focus remains on the music."It's musically based, because my life has been music," "I'm a singer first and a comedian second - unless you don't like my singing, then I'm a comedian first and a singer second."

Welcome to the world of the “McShane Family.” With more than sixteen years behind them as stage performers, they continue to develop and redefine themselves. Their musical focus is the world of Celtic/Folk, Country and Pop but that has never limited their stage performances...anything goes. They are in the studio at present, working on their second recording, which is a mix of everything they love to sing, plus some original pieces penned by the family. In their plans for the fall, is a tour and cd release. Things couldn’t look better. The future is bright and opportunities endless for the McShane Family. They are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Beth Marie Anderson & the Dirt Road Scholars
Beth’s story is that of a small town girl with big dreams and an even bigger heart. She traveled from her home on Vancouver Island, BC to Nashville, Tennessee where she recorded her debut album “Open Road.” She did this thanks to the help and support of her community.
Her debut “Open Road” was recorded at the renowned studios of Dark Horse Recording (Faith Hill, Terri Clark, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, etc…). She worked with writers Grady Walker and Marc-Alan Barnette, as well as talented musicians that among others have played on records including Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Ricky Skaggs, and many more. After a very successful CD release show in April, Beth found her new band mates in a Nanaimo based Country band which includes Juno Award nominee Rick Salt on guitar, Todd Sacerty on bass, Joel Spillette on keys and Juno Award nominee Philip Whipper on drums. Beth has released her 2nd Radio single ‘Love Don’t Even Know My Name’, which already is gaining attention of music directors and fans across Canada.

With their amazing harmonies and powerful performances, THE RACKET CLUB continues to set the bar to new heights for the Central Island music scene. A vast repertoire of classic contemporary rock including Guess Who, Chilliwack, 3 Dog Night, Steely Dan, Procol Harm, Mashmakhan and their jaw-dropping Beatles medley leaves the audience in awe while enjoying these accomplished musicians.
THE RACKET CLUB - STEVE EAKINS - keyboards, JEFF SPONAGOULE - guitar, GERRY POOL - drums, and MIKE RAFONE-WILLIAMSON - bass.

Pictured right, 6 year old Jessie Kelly performing O Canada for the Abbotsford Heat at this year’s Calder Cup. Jessie has sung to crowds as small as 10 and as large as 18,000.  Past winner of the BC Hockey Anthem Idol competition Jessie has developed quite the reputation on Vancouver Island as an anthem singer performing both the Canadian and American National Anthems. Jessie has performed the anthem for The Oceanside Generals (over 100 performances) The Nanaimo Clippers, World Under 17 Tournament, BCHL All Star Game, VIJHL All Star Game and the Victoria Grizzlies. Other performances have seen her sing O Canada on opening day for the Vancouver Canadians, Scott’s Tournament of Hearts, The RCMP Musical Ride, and multiple appearances for the Royal Canadian Legion. Jessie has been working on new material over the last year to broaden her scope and will soon release a record in collaboration with several Vancouver Island musicians.

The 33’rd Rail, from Nanaimo, performs great rock classics dating from the 1960’s to the present…….in addition to some of its own, original material.
The band originated in the late 1960’s and still features two of the original members. After a lengthy hiatus the Rail regrouped in 1996 and has been playing dances, exhibitions, fund-raisers, pubs/clubs ever since, recording two CD’s along the way, with another pending in the near future.
We love the comment from one 22year old at a recent function; “for a bunch of old guys, you know how to rock”…

Wyze Gyze are very rock and Blues based, with a live jam feel, that has been grabbing people’s attention. They started playing at a blues jam in Nanaimo, but not as a band, just as people who liked to play with each other and had a connection. Originally Brett (guitar)and Jonas (bass) took lessons from Parkville Keyboards and Jerry Barnum at different times. Jonas lived in Errington for most of his life, now he lives on a boat has been home schooled his entire life. Brett has lived in Nanoose, going to Parksville for school and trying to make a band was hard. He then decided to go to Nanaimo where an after school, rock school for kids just started at the same place they hosted the blues jams. Joey the drummer, has lived in Nanaimo playing drums since he was 8 and taking lessons for the past 3 years he was in cadets playing snare drum for the marching band.


Jordan Wort is 8 years old and has been singing his own style since he could stand up in the shower. He has been taking piano lessons from John Nelson for the past year. Jordan has taken to combining his musical talents, recently performing a favorite Beatles song at his school concert. He also lists Bob Marley and James Blunt among his favorite artists.

Logan Burger
Logan is 9 years old and in grade 3. He first picked up the guitar at age 7 and has been taking lessons for the past year. He took to it right away and really enjoys playing as well as writing his own songs. Recently he played his very first gig at a coffee house in Errington. He was real nervous to be up in front of so many people but as he began to play those butterflies were gone in no time. Logan is a big fan of Pink Floyd and ACDC and draws a lot of inspiration from the big bands of yesterday's classic rock and roll. He's very excited to be sharing a stage on Canada day with so many talented artists.

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