Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party with DJs and Apollo Suns

The Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present our new Friday night Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party, featuring DJs and dance-heavy music headliners, from dusk ‘til dark from 7-9:30 pm.

The party starts on August 8 with the high-energy Apollo Suns returning to Gyro Park beach. The 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba fuses jazz, rock and psychedelic music to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind. Opening DJ TBA.

Apollo Suns have self-released three EPs: ‘Each Day a Different Sun’ (2017), ‘Dawn Offerings’ (2019), ‘A Relationship of Force’ (Color Red, 2021), and were awarded “Instrumental Artist of the Year” at Western Canadian Music Awards in both 2018/2020.

In 2022, Apollo Suns returned to the studio with Juno award-winning producer Ben Kaplan (Five Alarm Funk, Mother Mother, The Rare Americans) to record their latest album, ‘Departures’.

Best known for their high-octane live shows, Apollo Suns have captivated audiences at Winnipeg Jazz Festival, Kaslo Jazz fest, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Kispiox Valley Music Festival, Vermont Jazz Fest, and Calgary Stampede. Some of their most notable shows include support slots for The Comet is Coming, Makaya McCraven, Anomalie, The Brooks, and Five Alarm Funk.

The core group includes Ed Durocher (Guitar), Tim Iskierski (Drums), Aarin Lofstrand (Bass), Jordie Oulette (Trumpet), Benjamin James Hill (Trombone), Alex Maher (Alto Sax and pedals) and Anatol Rennie (Keyboards/Synths).

“Apollo Suns has created a sound that collides genres in a charming way that truly makes you want to get up and dance.” - Liz Douglas, the permanent rain press

“… taking jazzy psychedelic funk to new heights.” - Chris Bryson, Stylus Magazine

Listen to their music https://youtu.be/yhOD5dJuNpY and https://youtu.be/442whldKamU

Admission is $10 at the door for this no alcohol event recommended for ages 15 and up.

So, bring your dancing chair and leave your lawn chair at home.

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, Summit FM, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

And don’t forget there’s one more exciting show next week with our final Night Market and Music in the Park of the season on August 14. We once again collaborate with Trail's Incredible Farmers Market for a great evening of Music, Food, Beer Garden and Farmers Market from 5-8:30 pm.

Thurs., August 14: Night Market

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

The Latin Lovers are seven extremely dynamic musicians who play Latin Fusion. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers, they invite the audience to participate by adding harmonies and playing shakers.

Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.