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# Starbelly Jam Music Festival

East Shore of Kootenay Lake, BC

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- [Volunteer at Starbelly Jam & Get a Free Weekend Pass](https://starbellyjam.org/volunteer-at-starbelly-2026/) - Volunteer at Starbelly Jam & Get a Free Weekend Pass!Want to experience Starbelly Jam in a whole new way? Join our volunteer crew and be part of the magic that makes the festival happen. In exchange for a few shifts, you’ll receive: A free weekend pass 50% off camping A weekend to remember! Whether you’re
- [Spotify Playlist - Starbelly Jam Artists 2026](https://starbellyjam.org/spotify-playlist-sbj-artists-2026/) - Spotify Playlist – Starbelly Jam Artists 2026The stage is set and the Kootenay magic is officially calling. To get your soul ready for the ride, we’ve curated the ultimate Starbelly Jam 2026 Spotify playlist. Your personal soundtrack to preview the lineup, relive the rhythm, or get lost in a Crawford Bay daydream. Whether you’re already
- [Starbelly Camping Passes are on sale now!](https://starbellyjam.org/camping-passes-2026/) - Starbelly Camping Passes are on sale now!Camping Passes are now available for purchase! With our camping facilities nestled amidst the scenic backdrop of Crawford Bay, this is your chance to immerse yourself fully in the festival experience. Whether you’re looking to unwind under the stars or make unforgettable memories with friends, our campground offers the
- [Vendor Applications for Starbelly Jam 2026 Are Now Open](https://starbellyjam.org/vendor-applications-for-starbelly-jam-2026-are-now-open/) - Vendor Applications for Starbelly Jam 2026 Are Now OpenVendor applications are now open for Starbelly Jam 2026. We are currently accepting online applications for Craft, Food, and Nonprofit vendors. This year, our goal is to create a truly magical festival environment, filled with art installations, colour, light, and creativity. We invite vendors who are interested
- [From Boardroom to Boogie: Starbelly Jam  AGM + Halloween Celebration with Frase](https://starbellyjam.org/from-boardroom-to-boogie-starbelly-jam-agm-halloween-celebration-with-frase/) - Saturday, November 1 at Gray Creek Hall The Starbelly Jam Society invites you to join us on Saturday, November 1 at the Gray Creek Hall for an exciting day of community, music, and celebration. At 2:00 pm, we will host our Annual General Meeting (AGM). This is your chance to help shape the future of
- [Spotify Playlist - SBJ Artists 2025](https://starbellyjam.org/spotify-playlist-sbj-artists-2025/) - Spotify Playlist – Starbelly Jam Artists 2025The countdown to Starbelly Jam 2025 has officially begun, and we’ve captured the spirit of the Kootenays’ most magical music festival in one place — a hand-picked Spotify playlist that lets you preview, relive, or daydream about the unforgettable weekend ahead. Whether you’re camping under the stars in Crawford
- [Volunteer Applications Are Open!](https://starbellyjam.org/volunteer-applications-are-open/) - Volunteer Applications Are Open!We’re on the lookout for awesome volunteers to help make the magic happen! Give a few hours of your time, and get a full weekend pass to the festival in return. We truly couldn’t do this without our incredible volunteer crew. Sign up to volunteer We can’t wait to see you all
- [Festival Camping Passes On Sale Now!](https://starbellyjam.org/festival-camping-passes-on-sale-now/) - Festival Camping Passes On Sale Now!Camping at Starbelly Jam is more than just a place to sleep—it’s part of the experience! Our campground is located right next to the festival site, offering a range of options for solo campers, families, and everyone in between. With a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates creativity and community, it’s the
- [2025 Headliner Release - MOONTRICKS](https://starbellyjam.org/2025-headliner-release-moontricks/) - 2025 Headliner Release – MOONTRICKSBased in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo MOONTRICKS draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant—like nature’s best offerings—the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements. With the
- [Double show announce! L'Omelette & Honeydripper](https://starbellyjam.org/double-show-announce-lomelett/) - We are very excited to present Calgary’s favourite art rockers, L'Omelette, alongside our resident beat man and deep house connoisseur, Honeydripper, for not one, but TWO epic nights of dancing and mini Starbelly magic!! AND we’ll be raffling off a couple weekend festival passes to Starbelly Jam 2025! So assemble your crew, get your tickets,
- [Important: Starbelly Jam AGM Details & Ferry Disruption](https://starbellyjam.org/important-starbelly-jam-agm-details-ferry-disruption/) - Important: Starbelly Jam AGM Details & Ferry DisruptionJoin us at the Starbelly Jam AGM! Date: Sunday, November 3rd Time: 3:00 PM MST (2:00 PM PST) Location: Gray Creek Hall We’re excited to shape the future of Starbelly Jam together! Consider joining the board—your $5 membership grants you voting rights. Enjoy snacks and a recap of

## Pages

- [SBJ Home](https://starbellyjam.org/) - Not too big, not too small... Starbelly Jam is a special festival; great entertainment, great food, great people, lots of happy kids and room to play!
- [Volunteer](https://starbellyjam.org/volunteer/) - VOLUNTEER ROLES2026 VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK2026 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORMWE NEED YOUR HELP! Online volunteer applications are now closed, but we still need volunteers! Stop by the festival grounds Wednesday through Monday and meet with our Volunteer Manager, we’ll get you signed up and scheduled. Volunteer perks include a weekend festival pass and 50% off camping in exchange
- [Starbelly - Festival Campground](https://starbellyjam.org/campground/) - 2026 Camping ~ Opens Friday, July 10th – Closes Monday, July 13thView/Download our 2026 Campground Guide – click here Camping is a great part of the Starbelly Jam experience!Camping with your Starbelly Music Festival community is a wonderful, freeing, expressive experience that often feels like an escape from reality, but it’s important to keep your
- [2026 Festival Workshops](https://starbellyjam.org/2026-festival-workshops/) - Opening CeremonySaturday, 12:30-1:00PM (Starbelly Stage) Dr. Duncan Grady Dr. Duncan Grady’s professional experience includes 14 years of post secondary education and 31 years of psychotherapy in addictions, trauma, death and dying. He has a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate of Divinity specific to Creation Spirituality. He is an elder of the Circle
- [Starbelly Jam - 2026 Sponsors](https://starbellyjam.org/sponsors/) - The success of the festival goes to an amazing array of volunteers, staff and community partnerships. An important component of our ongoing sustainability is the support of our promotional partners. With that in mind, we would love to invite you to be a part of the 2026 Starbelly Jam Festival. If your organization would benefit
- [Festival Schedule](https://starbellyjam.org/festival-schedule/) - Jump To: Friday | Saturday | Sunday Friday – July 10th, 2026 Gates open at 5:00PM Saturday – July 11th, 2026 Gates open at 12:00PM Noon*Scroll left-right on schedule to see all performers & locations. Sunday – July 12th, 2026 Gates open at 12:00PM Noon*Scroll left-right on schedule to see all performers & locations.
- [Kids Activities](https://starbellyjam.org/kids-activities/) - Family Music Time with EllieJoin Ellie Reynolds for 30 minutes of family musical fun! Play all kinds of instruments, sing and move your bodies – these jam-packed musical sessions are perfect for kids aged seven and under, along with a caregiver. Saturday: 3:30 to 4:00 PM (The Milky Way) Sunday: 12:30 to 1:00 PM (The
- [Roaming Entertainment](https://starbellyjam.org/roaming-entertainment/) - Beam n’ Bloom n’ FriendsHorn-Honkin’, Bell-Ringin’, surly-absurd carnies, Beam n’ Bloom n’ Friends go truckin’ about with their homemade carousel n’ a dream to get ya whirlin’ n’ twirlin’ along with ‘em! The MysticasCatch a glimpse of magic at Starbelly Jam with The Mysticas — a roaming troupe of glowing witches, wizards, winged beings, dancers,
- [Volunteer Roles](https://starbellyjam.org/volunteer-roles/) - Set-Up Extras Assist with general festival set-up. This is a physical role and may include moving and setting up tables, chairs, tents, décor, lighting, and other infrastructure needs. Shifts: Wednesday & Thursday. Set-Up Extras (Carpentry Experience) Assist with festival set-up, focusing on basic construction and infrastructure. Bringing your own basic tools is preferred, but some
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://starbellyjam.org/frequently-asked-questions/) - AllFAQWhere is Crawford Bay and how do I get there?Where is Crawford Bay and how do I get there?Crawford Bay is a small community on the East shore of beautiful Kootenay Lake. From the West: It is on Highway 3A 80 km north of Creston BC. From the East: It is 40 km and a
- [Visitor Information](https://starbellyjam.org/visitor-information/) - MenuJump To:Our LocationAccommodationsFestival CampgroundATMImportant InfoOur Location:Crawford Bay is a humble hamlet on the east shore of Kootenay Lake, in some of the most scenically beautiful country BC has to offer. We are 80km north of Creston, BC and 40km and a free ferry ride from Nelson, BC. For road maps of the area, click here.
- [Starbelly Kids](https://starbellyjam.org/starbelly-kids/) - To say Starbelly Jam is family-friendly doesn’t quite cut it—we are family-centered. From the very beginning, this festival was created with families in mind. Unlike some festivals where kids feel like an afterthought, here they are at the heart of the experience. Imagine a festival site that’s safe, manageable in size, and filled with hundreds
- [Posters Through The Years](https://starbellyjam.org/posters-through-the-years/)
- [Louis Bockner Gallery 2023](https://starbellyjam.org/louis-bockner-gallery-2023/) - Loading the next set of gallery items...Load More
- [Food Vendors](https://starbellyjam.org/food-vendors/) - Food Vendor Overview 2026:*VENDOR APPLICATIONS FOR SBJ 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED* Deadline for Application is May 18th, 2026. Completed applications will be notified of the decision by May 25th, 2026. FULL PRE PAYMENT OF ALL FEES is due upon Application and can be paid by Stripe or etransfer to starbellyjam@gmail.com. No Application is considered without
- [E-Vo Gallery 2023](https://starbellyjam.org/e-vo-gallery-2023/) - Loading the next set of gallery items...Load More
- [Craft Vendor Overview 2026](https://starbellyjam.org/craft-vendors/) - *VENDOR APPLICATIONS FOR SBJ 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED* Deadline for Application is May 18th, 2026. Completed applications will be notified of the decision by May 25th, 2026. FULL PRE PAYMENT OF ALL FEES is due upon Application and can be paid by Stripe or etransfer to starbellyjam@gmail.com. No Application is considered without pre-payment. Unsuccessful applications
- [Contact](https://starbellyjam.org/contact/) - Starbelly Jam Society Box 15 Crawford Bay, BC Canada V0B 1E0 Send Us A Message: Contact Us 2024 Name * First Last * Last Email * Subject * General InquiriesFood VendingCraft VendingSponsorshipVolunteering Message * Country of Origin * Where Are You Based? * Email * Phone Are You Touring or Playing Shows in July 2024?
- [Artist Lineup 2025 - Starbelly Jam](https://starbellyjam.org/artist-lineup-2025/) - Artist Lineup 2025 – Starbelly Jam Moontricks Moontricks Moontricks Moontricks Saturday, July 19th - 10:45PM Starbelly Stage Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro- [...] The Sadies The Sadies The Sadies The Sadies Friday, July 18th - 10:45PM Starbelly Stage Without doubt or qualification,
- [Artist Lineup 2024 - Starbelly Jam](https://starbellyjam.org/artist-lineup-2024/) - Artist Lineup 2024 – Starbelly Jam Chali 2Na Chali 2Na Chali 2Na Chali 2Na & The House of Vibe Los Angeles, CA Friday – July 5th | 10:30PM to 11:45PM | Starbelly Stage With his unmistakable baritone voice and 6-and-a-half-foot charm, Chal [...] True Loves True Loves True Loves True Loves Seattle, WA Saturday –
- [Acknowledgements](https://starbellyjam.org/managers-directors/) - It takes a lot of people to put on a festival the size and complexity of Starbelly Jam. Some have been working on it for weeks, some for months or all year, and many, many help out for a few hours before, during and after the event. We’d like to give special acknowledgement to the
- [About Starbelly Jam](https://starbellyjam.org/about-starbelly-jam/) - We acknowledge, respect and honour the First Nations in whose traditional territories the Starbelly Jam Music Festival operates and all Indigenous people residing within our region. As they have treated the people, land, plants, and animals with respect, care, and reverence, we intend to do the same. One day right before the new millennium, some
- [Artist Lineup 2026 - Starbelly Jam](https://starbellyjam.org/artist-lineup-2026/) - Artist Lineup 2026 – Starbelly Jam Dirtwire Dirtwire DirtwireDirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the [...] Shad Shad ShadShad (Shadrach Kabango) is a Canadian rapper of Rwandan descent. He is known for blending humour with weighty themes,
- [Non-Profit Vendors Overview - 2026](https://starbellyjam.org/non-profit-vendors/) - *VENDOR APPLICATIONS FOR SBJ 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED* Deadline for Application is May18th, 2026. Completed applications will be notified of the decision by May 25th, 2026. FULL PRE PAYMENT OF ALL FEES is due upon Application and can be paid by Stripe or E=Transfer to starbellyjam@gmail.com. No Application is considered without pre-payment. Unsuccessful applications will
- [2026 Volunteer Application Form](https://starbellyjam.org/volunteer-application-form/)
- [Artist Applications for Starbelly Jam 2026](https://starbellyjam.org/artist-applications-2026/) - We’re now accepting artist submissions for Starbelly Jam 2026. If you’d like to be considered for next summer’s lineup, please fill out the application form below. Submissions close January 31, 2026. Our programming team reviews applications through the fall and winter, and while we can’t respond to everyone, we’re grateful for every submission. powered by
- [Terms of Use](https://starbellyjam.org/terms-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the https://starbellyjam.org website (the “Service”) operated by Starbelly Jam Society (“us”, “we”, or “our”). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all
- [Privacy Policy](https://starbellyjam.org/privacy/) - Privacy PolicyStarbelly Jam Society (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the Starbelly Jam Music Festival website (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

## Portfolio

- [Scott Cook and Pamela Mae](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/scott-cook-and-pamela-mae/) - In 2007, Albertan songwriter Scott Cook quit his job teaching kindergarten in Taiwan and moved into a minivan. He’s made his living as a troubadour ever [...]
- [Stonejoy](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/stonejoy/) - Stonejoy is a seven piece instrumental funk-fusion band based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formed by trombonist and keyboardist Peter Filice in late 2024; many of the members ha [...]
- [Bill Lynch Trio](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/bill-lynch-trio/) - The Bill Lynch Trio is back to Starbelly! The Trio performs Bill’s original music from his first CD, Would You Speak on My Behalf, and from the new collection The [...]
- [Montuno West](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/montuno-west-2/) - Montuno West is a cross-regional Canadian ensemble that fuses Afro-Cuban folklore, Latin jazz, and global music traditions into an exciting and infectious sound. Wit [...]
- [Small Town Artillery](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/small-town-artillery/) - Small Town Artillery plays very earnest, almost orchestral rock music with big grins on their faces. Born out of the mountain paradise of Kaslo, BC, brothers [...]
- [The Mike Rud Trio](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-mike-rud-trio/) - Mike Rud (guitar, vocals) - a Juno award-winning jazz guitarist and songwriter. He is also a music instructor at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC. As an instrumenta [...]
- [Rose and Roots](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/rose-and-roots/) - Rose and Roots is a singer-songwriter duo composed of Elisa Rose Shaw and Robby “Roots” Marcheterre, longtime residents of the East Shore of Kootenay Lake, BC, Can [...]
- [Waahli](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/waahli/) - Waahli is a Montreal-based artist of Haitian descent whose inspiration is rooted in a childhood shaped by traditional melodies. It is through hip-hop culture, however, tha [...]
- [Paris Pick](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/paris-pick/) - Since 2013, Paris Pick, affectionately dubbed the ‘Yacht-Pop Princess’ — has made nothing but waves with her signature brand of alt-yacht-pop-rock music. Originally hai [...]
- [Maddisun](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/maddisun/) - Born and raised in the wilderness of Cranbrook, BC, Maddisun delivers sunshine-soaked, mountain-made rock ’n’ roll/folk driven by soulful, soaring vocals. Blending small [...]
- [The Valhalla Playboys](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-valhalla-playboys/) - Hailing from the mountainous town of Nelson, British Columbia, The Valhalla Playboys are the unrivaled masters of Inland Western Psychedelic Surf Music — the [...]
- [Stickybuds](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/stickybuds/) - Hailing from the vibrant Canadian West, Tyler Martens, widely known as Stickybuds, boasts over two decades of global touring and music excellence. As a premier Canadian [...]
- [Jesse Roper](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/jesse-roper/) - Based in Victoria, BC, Jesse Roper is a blues/Americana artist with a penchant for writing modern indie-infused blues music and delivering bombastic live performances [...]
- [My Son The Hurricane](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/my-son-the-hurricane/) - My Son the Hurricane is a multi-horn, multi-drummer brass-funk powerhouse from Niagara, ON. This 12-piece brass-dance collective has toured across 15 countri [...]
- [Shad](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/shad/) - Shad (Shadrach Kabango) is a Canadian rapper of Rwandan descent. He is known for blending humour with weighty themes, exploring a range of topics and sounds over the course [...]
- [The Bing Bang Boys](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-bing-bang-boys/) - The Bing Bang Boys are a versatile, Indigenous-fronted four-piece country and western band out of Edmonton, Alberta. They’ve got outlaw grit and prairie charm, [...]
- [Dirtwire](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/dirtwire/) - Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the [...]
- [Angelique Francis](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/angelique-francis/) - JUNO Award and 2x Canadian Blues Award–winning artist Angelique Francis and her band are versatile and exceptionally gifted musicians. This multi-talented, mult [...]
- [The Hot Biscuit Stringband](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-hot-biscuit-stringband/) - The Hot Biscuit Stringband is an old-time, country, and bluegrass group based in Montreal. Rooted in their love for fiddle tunes, the project draws from the Appalach [...]
- [Ella Korth](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/ella-korth/) - Ella Korth is a driving guitar and banjo player, and emotive singer-songwriter. Ella grew up in Nelson, BC in a musical family and after graduating highschool spent ti [...]
- [Little Miss Higgins](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/little-miss-higgins/) - From the Great Northern Plains, Little Miss Higgins struts and serenades her way onto any stage playing music brewed in early country blues, jazz and folk. An avid [...]
- [Las Llamadas del Flamenco](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/las-llamadas-del-flamenco-2/) - Las Llamadas del Flamenco brings the passion, rhythm, and emotional power of flamenco to the stage through expressive dance, live music, and dynamic storytelling. [...]
- [High As Mountains](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/high-as-mountains/) - High As Mountains has been rocking the Kootenays since 2014, with the current line-up (Howlin’ Dan and Morgan Rael & friends) playing since 2018 and winner [...]
- [Lisi Sings Lhasa](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/lisi-sings-lhasa/) - Lisi Sings Lhasa is a heartfelt tribute to the luminous songwriting of the late Lhasa de Sela, performed by Canadian vocalist Lisi Sommer and an all-star ensemble [...]
- [The Harpoonist](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-harpoonist/) - You ought to meet The Harpoonist. Known to family, friends and hardcore fans as Shawn Hall. A harpoon/harmonica/harp virtuoso with a couple of decades in the hardc [...]
- [Lester Quitzau and Sandro Dominelli](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/lester-quitzau-and-sandro-dominelli/) - Lester Quitzau and Sandro DominelliSaturday, July 19th – 3:00PM Moonbelly Stage Lester QuitzauPender Island, BCA slide guitar heavyweight, vocalist, song shape shifter, and collaborator extraordinaire is a thumb nail sketch of Lester Quitzau’s talents. One formidable artist and musician, this west coast resident has been taking his music to audiences all over Canada and Europe
- [Moontricks](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/moontricks/) - July 18th, 2025 - Moontricks Live in Concert at Starybelly Jam. Join nationally renowned electro-folk duo MOONTRICKS at Starbelly for their headlining set!
- [Alpha Yaya Diallo](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/alpha-yaya-diallo/) - A skilled and experienced performer, guitarist & singer Alpha Yaya Diallo, from Guinea in West Africa, is one of the most popular Canadian World Music artists.
- [Frase](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/frase/) - As a multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and DJ, Frase lives and breathes music. A buttery voice, heartfelt songwriting, and a magnetic stage presence.
- [Frazey Ford](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/frazey-ford/) - Vancouver-based Soul-Americana artist Frazey Ford released her critically acclaimed album, "U kin B the Sun" via the Arts & Crafts label on February 7, 2020.
- [The Vaudevillian](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-vaudevillian/) - The jugband tunes from the Saugeen Shores, Ontario, Canada based, Award Winning blues duo, The Vaudevillian consists of the old Jitterbug James & Norah Spades.
- [Mother Sun](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/mother-sun/) - Mother Sun create melodic and adventurous rock n roll from the sprawling interior desert of Kamloops, BC Canada.
- [Lindi Ortega](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/lindi-ortega/) - Lindi OrtegaSunday, July 20th – 2:15PM Moonbelly Stage Roots-noir artist Lindi Ortega a two-time Canadian Country Music Award-winning singer-songwriter, has long captivated audiences with her signature vibrato, magnetic stage presence, and hauntingly soulful voice. Renowned for her ability to blend the ethereal with the evocative, Ortega’s artistry transcends genre labels, weaving stories that linger long
- [Kootenay Women Songwriters](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/kootenay-women-songwriters/) - Kootenay Women SongwritersSunday, July 20th – 1:00PM Starbelly Stage Alissa ArnasonInfluenced by the landscape of the stark prairies she originated from, Alissa Arnason offers a haunting, timeless performance of country-folk songs. She performs a collection of released and unreleased songs, each crafted amidst emotional experiences of scorpionic depth. With themes ranging from romance to heartbreak,
- [Twin Fiddles](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/twin-fiddles/) - Twin Fiddles is the powerhouse pairing of award-winning Canadian fiddlers JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe. Blending lead and harmony lines in the traditional twin fiddle style, their original tunes are inspired by the people, places, and stories from their travels across Canada and the North.
- [Katie Tupper](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/katie-tupper/) - Beneath the painted hues and infinite prairie skies of Saskatoon lies a soulful, creative spirit that proves there’s much more than grassland and grain silos.
- [Garret T. Willie](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/garret-t-willie/) - Hailing from Kingcome Inlet on the coast of British Columbia, Garret T. Willie is an old soul disguised as a sharp, world-weary, and wickedly witty 25-year-old.
- [El Balcón](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/el-balcon/) - El BalcónSaturday, July 19th – 7:00PM Moonbelly Stage El Balcón is a collective that composes and arranges as one. They came together in the culturally rich atmosphere of Montreal with a common love for traditional music from around the world and a desire to explore new possibilities in acoustic sound and groove.As each of the
- [Honeybear, the Band](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/honeybear-the-band/) - Honeybear, the BandSaturday, July 19th – 6:00PM Starbelly Stage Honeybear, the Band is a Vancouver BC based vintage soul, blues & roots quartet, taking you on an old school road trip through the dusty back roads of American music. While Honeybear is a relatively new band formed in 2023, the 4 band members are old
- [The Wandering Mariners](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-wandering-mariners/) - The Wandering Mariners, a TO pirate band, draw inspiration from the dreams of buccaneers, the tales of adventurous captains, & the sea shanties of yore.
- [The Arcane Garden](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-arcane-garden/) - The Arcane GardenSaturday, July 19th – 4:00PM Starbelly Stage The Arcane Garden is a musical collaboration between Will Chapman and Michella Moss, which began in 2008, when they moved from Vancouver to the Kootenays and built a project studio to begin recording their own music, which has resulted in 3 albums thus far. The music
- [The Doggone Brothers](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-doggone-brothers/) - Authentic & uplifting—their sound is something in between: a nod to traditionan but an eye towards the future of acoustic music. Bonafide Canadian Americana.
- [Minuscule](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/minuscule/) - MinusculeSaturday, July 19th – 1:00PM Moonbelly Stage The post-modern harmonic collective Minuscule is on a mission to redefine choral music. Offering a genre-bending blend of intricate harmonies and emotionally stirring, tongue-in-cheek lyricism, Minuscule has won over audiences nationwide, appearing in festivals such as: Hillside, Robson Valley, Springtide, In The Soil, Cicada, Live From The Rock,
- [The Sadies](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-sadies/) - The SadiesFriday, July 18th – 10:45PM Starbelly Stage Without doubt or qualification, the Sadies are one of this continent’s greatest extant rock ’n’ roll bands — just as they have been for the last quarter-century. Versatile and imaginative, they skip from astral psychedelia to shuffling bucolics and leap from puckish pop to righteous garage-rock without
- [L’omelette](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/l-omelette/) - L’omelette weaves contemporary, colourful, honest, genre-fluid tapestries. Darting between prog and new-wave rock rhythms and synth- and sax-led dance pop.
- [Jade Elephant](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/jade-elephant/) - Jade ElephantFriday, July 18th – 8:30PM Starbelly Stage Jade Elephant is a Canadian power trio that brings rock ‘n’ roll back to its roots. Featuring Mitchell Brady on guitar and vocals, Kyle Tenove on bass, and Taylor Miles on drums, this dynamic band combines raw energy with timeless inspiration. Influenced by a wide range of
- [Stubbs and The](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/stubbs-and-the/) - Stubbs and TheFriday, July 18th – 7:15PM Moonbelly Stage Stubbs and The is a multi genre theatrical musical experience. A group of five hooligans performing eclectic music in over 10 different languages and stylings. Hailing from the small mountain town of Rossland, BC, Stubbs and The have taken their ridiculously entertaining live shows to every
- [The Reminitions](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-reminitions/) - The ReminitionsFriday, July 18th – 6:00PM Starbelly Stage The Reminitons are a high school band that blends genres with a raw, untamed energy. Drummer Alana Knox, guitarist and vocalist Matthew Maskoff-Guy, bassist and vocalist Ted Han, and keyboardist Griffin Wanhella each bring their own unique vibe to the mix, creating a sound that’s hard to
- [RhythmTrash Orchestra & the Haute Trash Fashion Show](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/rhythmtrash-orchestra-the-haute-trash-fashion-show/) - RhythmTrash Orchestra & the Haute Trash Fashion ShowFriday, July 18th – 6:45PM Starbelly Stage Haute, pronounced /oat/, is French for fashionably elegant or high class, so prepare for some fashionably elegant trash fashions! RhythmTrash Orchestra, an imaginative group of trash marauders, are re-imagining garbage and discarded items into musical instruments, and artists from western Canada
- [In The Sticks](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/in-the-sticks/) - In the Sticks is a high-energy performance troupe from the Slocan Valley, British Columbia. At the core of the collective stands a strong circle of women.
- [Night Howl](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/night-howl/) - Night HowlEdmonton, ABSaturday – July 6th | 5:00PM to 6:00PM | Starbelly Stage Night Howl is a six-piece festival dance band from Edmonton, Alberta, with a Latin and swing flair. Their shows are energetic and dynamic with a dark and witchy festival aesthetic covered in sparkles. Inspired by bands such as Souljazz Orchestra, Squirrel Nut
- [Joe Abbott](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/joe-abbott/) - Joe AbbottVancouver, BCSunday – July 7th | 1:00PM to2:00PM | Starbelly Stage Through years of performing from coast to coast by way of planes, trains, and automobiles, Joe Abbott has developed a personal style incorporating themes of love loss and joy in the strange and mysterious twenty first century condition. With a knack for crafting
- [Arthur Funkarelli](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/arthur-funkarelli/) - Infamous Kootenay party band Arthur Funkarelli attacks the stage with their original blend of punk, funk and ska; a bombastic sonic brew that is guaranteed to shake your bones.
- [True Loves](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/true-loves/) - True LovesSeattle, WASaturday – July 6th | 9:30PM to 10:45PM | Starbelly Stage Listening to the abundant sounds of the Seattle-based funk and soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping-five with friends, and smelling the familiar scents of your most cherished locale. The band is its own block party!
- [Mark Farina](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/mark-farina/) - Mark FarinaChicago, ILSaturday – July 6th | 11:00PM to 1:00AM | Starbelly Stage Mark Farina is a name that rings out across the entire global dance music industry. His non-stop touring, constant content creation, partnerships with legendary venues and record labels as well as his total commitment to showcasing the best new and old school
- [Petunia & the Vipers](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/petunia-the-vipers/) - Petunia & the VipersVancouver, BCSaturday – July 6th | 8:15PM to 9:30PM | Moonbelly Stage Louis Armstrong was once asked what his favourite kind of music was, and his response was simple; “Good music”. Petunia & the Vipers’ sound may not sit comfortably in one certain genre, but “Good Music ” describes it well. Hank
- [Ventanas](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/ventanas/) - VentanasToronto, ONSaturday – July 6th | 7:00PM to 8:15PM | Starbelly Stage Ventanas is a six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble fronted by powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana (Jewish-Indigenous) and featuring the city’s finest world musicians. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine
- [Antidoping](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/antidoping/) - Renowned across Latin America, Antidoping's music blends urban cultural elements with Rastafarian rhythms. Antidoping promotes love, peace, and unity.
- [Montuno West](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/montuno-west/) - Montuno WestEdmonton, ABSunday – July 7th | 6:00PM to 7:15PM | Starbelly Stage Montuno West boasts an exciting and infectious sound strongly influenced by jazz, Cuban and other Latin styles. A true blend of tradition and modern approaches keeps the band’s sound fresh, evocative, and, most importantly, uplifting. Montuno West is excited to be joined
- [MonkeyDragon](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/monkeydragon/) - MonkeyDragonPlanet EarthSunday – July 7th | 7:15PM to 8:30PM | Moonbelly Stage The Dynamic collaboration of Adham Shaikh and Buckman Coe is a live-electronic horn-fuelled space odyssey thru spaghetti western landscapes blending Funk, Cumbia, Dub and Psychedelia. Sounds fun right ?! After working together on “Malama Ka’ Aina” and “Gathering Storm” Buckman and Adham began
- [The Dang Package](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-dang-package/) - The Dang PackageVictoria, BCSaturday – July 6th | 6:00PM to 7:00PM | Moonbelly Stage During the great isolation, through chemical and electronic alchemy, The Dang Package discovered a mutual affection for the unknown, the spectacle of space travel, the anomaly between sound and contentment; and all which eternally bind them. The Dang Package is your
- [Penny Shades](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/penny-shades/) - Penny ShadesNelson, BCSunday – July 7th | 2:00PM to 3:00PM | Moonbelly Stage Penny Shades is a four-piece alt-soul group from Nelson, BC that makes music featuring three-part harmonies, dynamic lead vocals, and modern grooves with psychedelic flair. The band launched with their debut FACTOR-funded EP during the pandemic and have already found themselves sharing
- [Dana Wylie](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/dana-wylie/) - Dana WylieSaskatchewanSaturday – July 6th | 1:00PM to 2:00PM | Starbelly Stage Dana Wylie is a singer-songwriter whose work is rootsy and spacious, thought-provoking and soulful, with a crystal-clear voice that slides effortlessly between strength and vulnerability. Colin Lindon has called her a “bright light from the shining west,” and her latest album, The Earth
- [The Way Back Whens](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/the-way-back-whens/) - The Way Back WhensEdmonton, ABSaturday – July 6th | 3:00PM to 4:00PM | Starbelly Stage The Way Back Whens are a brand-new, old-fashioned traditional jazz band. Featuring a renewed collaboration between Dan Davis on clarinet and saxophone and Keith Rempel on sousaphone and bass, and joined by Edmonton’s finest old school players, The Way Back
- [Garuda](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/garuda/) - GarudaNelson, BCSaturday – July 6th | 4:00PM to 5:00PM | Moonbelly Stage For over a decade, Garuda has been creating their exciting and propulsive fusion of the complex beauty of the Indian sitar and the driving momentum of a western-style rhythm section featuring bass and drums. This convergence of east and west lays the groundwork
- [Steve Brockley](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/steve-brockley/) - Steve BrockleyNelson, BCSaturday – July 6th | 2:00PM to 3:00PM | Moonbelly Stage A songwriter who can really pick guitar – a guitar picker that can really write a song. Since leaving small town BC to cut his teeth on the stages of Toronto and Montreal, Brockley put in time as a hired gun on
- [Howlin' Pete & Megs Benedict](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/howlin-pete-megs-benedict/) - Howlin’ Pete & Megs BenedictCalgary, ABSunday – July 7th | 12:00PM to 1:00PM | Moonbelly Stage Calgary’s Howlin’ Pete Cormier & Megs Benedict put on a larger-than-life duo show – they call it a two-person trio. Pete plays the drums with his feet while boogeying on the piano, and Meg rocks out on the saxophone
- [Horsebreaker](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/horsebreaker/) - HorsebreakerCalgary, ABSunday – July 7th | 4:45PM to 6:00PM | Moonbelly Stage Calgary’s Horsebreaker draws influence from spaghetti western themes, reverb-drenched 60s surf, cumbia rhythms, and psychedelia mixed together to create an eclectic & moody experience. Featuring Tyler Allen (guitar), Keith Rodger (bass, baritone, organ), and Matt Dawe (drums) WebsiteReturn to Aritst Lineup
- [Chali 2Na](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/chali-2na-the-house-of-vibe/) - Chali 2Na & The House of VibeLos Angeles, CAFriday – July 5th | 10:30PM to 11:45PM | Starbelly Stage With his unmistakable baritone voice and 6-and-a-half-foot charm, Chali 2na has established himself as one of hip-hop’s most celebrated and charismatic personalities. Most well-known for co-founding music groups, Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, Chali released his debut
- [Lion-S](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/lion-s/) - Lion-S is a prominent figure in west coast music culture. In over 25 years, she has curated sets and stages, notably at the Shambhala Music Festival.
- [Apollo Suns](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/apollo-suns/) - Apollo SunsWinnipeg, MBFriday – July 5th | 9:15PM to 10:30PM | Moonbelly Stage Founded by Ed Durocher, Apollo Suns is a 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The band fuses the influence of jazz, rock and psychedelic music, to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind. Their latest release, Departures, was recorded
- [Raygun Cowboys](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/raygun-cowboys/) - Raygun CowboysEdmonton, ABFriday – July 5th | 8:00PM to 9:15PM | Starbelly Stage Raygun Cowboys are a brass-heavy, punk rockabilly band hailing from the very best dive bars and back alleys of Edmonton, AB. This 50’s influenced 6-piece outfit plays insanely high-energy badass rockabilly with elements of punk and rock n roll that instantly gets
- [Brass Camel](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/brass-camel/) - Brass Camel’s singular sound mashes together the diverse influences of prog, funk, hard rock and fusion then ties them together with the kind of neat bow.
- [Patrick Alexandre](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/patrick-alexandre/) - Renowned Métis roots, blues, country, and rock ‘n’ roll singer and songwriter Patrick Alexandre honed his musical craft amidst the vibrant and competitive music landscape of Winnipeg's eclectic arts scene.
- [Las Llamadas del Flamenco](https://starbellyjam.org/artists/las-llamadas-del-flamenco/) - Las Llamadas del FlamencoNelson, BCSaturday – July 6th | 10:45PM to 11:00PM | Moonbelly Stage Introducing Las Llamadas del Flamenco, where the essence of flamenco—the art, music, song, and dance—captures the spirit and soul of Andalucía. Rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of both East and West, flamenco has evolved into a profound art form

## FAQs

- [Are there stores and services available in Crawford Bay?](https://starbellyjam.org/faq-items/are-there-stores-and-services-available-in-crawford-bay/) - There is the Crawford Bay Market and the Green Bubble Company within walking distance of the Starbelly Jam Site and campgrounds.
- [I purchased tickets online at Starbellyjam.org. How do I receive my tickets?](https://starbellyjam.org/faq-items/i-purchased-tickets-online-at-starbellyjam-org-how-do-i-receive-my-tickets/) - You will receive a confirmation email with your ticket information. You can either print out your tickets or you can download them onto your smartphone/device and bring them to the festival to be scanned right off the screen. No paper tickets will be mailed out. Refund Policy: All sales are final. There are no refunds,
- [Are pets allowed at Starbelly Jam?](https://starbellyjam.org/faq-items/are-pets-allowed-at-starbelly-jam/) - Please do your pets a favour and leave them with a friend; they are not allowed in the Park or the Campground.
- [Are the ferry line-ups long?](https://starbellyjam.org/faq-items/are-the-ferry-line-ups-long/) - They most certainly will be on this weekend and it is advised to travel at non-peak times, Friday evening or early Saturday morning, and to share rides with friends and neighbours.
- [What are the ferry schedules?](https://starbellyjam.org/faq-items/what-are-the-ferry-schedules/) - See Visitor Information page.
- [Where is Crawford Bay and how do I get there?](https://starbellyjam.org/faq-items/where-is-crawford-bay-park-and-how-do-i-get-there/) - Crawford Bay is a small community on the East shore of beautiful Kootenay Lake. From the West: It is on Highway 3A 80 km north of Creston BC. From the East: It is 40 km and a 40-minute free ferry ride east of Nelson.

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