Tiller’s Folly Dinner & Show

Join us at Herons Dining Room for an evening of music, stories and Pacific Canadian history with Tiller’s Folly on Friday, October 23.

Drawing inspiration from the deep roots of folk and Celtic music, Tiller’s Folly weaves together a tapestry of sound that pays homage to their heritage while embracing contemporary influences. Their eclectic fusion of traditional folk, Celtic, Americana and bluegrass elements creates a distinctive sound that is both timeless and refreshing.

They are led by ISSA (International Singer Songwriter Association) top male vocalist (2024) Bruce Coughlan, whose soulful vocal, captivating stage presence and fine crafted songwriting breathe life into every performance. Band members (International Bluegrass Association world champion) Nolan Murray and producer bass player Laurence Knight contribute their unique instrumental prowess and add stirring melodies and wizardry to driving rhythms and soul-stirring harmonies. They combine exceptional musicianship with an unwavering commitment to authenticity.

A special part of the Tiller’s Folly repertoire comes from Stirring Up Ghosts, an initiative Coughlan began in 1997 to preserve Pacific Canadian history, heritage and culture through story and song. The project has grown into a remarkable collection of songs about the people, places and events that shaped Western Canada, presented in the bardic tradition of Celtic storytelling.

Their latest work continues that tradition, with songs exploring everything from pioneers and gold-rush characters to the women who worked in Okanagan apple-packing houses during the First World War.

Come for dinner, stay for the stories and settle in for an evening of exceptional live music!

Dinner reservations in Herons start at 5 pm
Show seating: 7 pm | Performance: 7:30–9:30 pm
Tickets (show-only): $29 adult | $12 student
Call 250.285.3322 to reserve your seats

“Tiller’s Folly is a national treasure.” —Peter North, Edmonton Journal

“Speyfest audiences have grown to expect the very best Celtic music around and they were served ample portions from Tiller’s Folly…The band are all masters in their own right and their music and audience rapport earned them the sheer adulation of the Celtic music lovers at Speyfest.” —James Alexander/Artistic, Director of Speyfest, Fochabars, Scotland