$29 General Admission
*includes all fees & tax

Mackie Lake House presents Cascadian folk duo West My Friend in a live, outdoor concert on the shores of Kalamalka Lake.

Mingling grassroots guitar, accordion, flute and vocal harmonies, West My Friend has a sound that is both folksy and musically sophisticated. Unpretentious and warm, it’s rare to hear something as put-together as this folk duo - something so layered, deeply symphonic, baroque, and mysterious in its own winking way while still courting an edge of disaster. Simple is safe, but complex is fiery, intricate, and ultimately more rewarding.

Steeped in the visual styles of western Canada, West My Friend are veterans of the Victoria music scene and recently released their Independent Music Awards-nominated fourth album “In Constellation”. On this latest work, the band continues to refine the art of creating achingly poignant folk music, only this time, they’re backed by a full symphony orchestra, heavily layered while remaining lighthearted. Intricate yet accessible. Melancholic yet optimistic.

With over 800 performances and countless Canadian and international tours under their belt, West My Friend is bringing forth a new sound you’ve never known you’ve wanted and new meaning to the things you’ve never known you needed.

West My Friend specializes in unusual spaces, showing up wherever you’d least expect to hear live music. They’ve performed in a 100-year-old streetcar on a high level bridge, a nudist resort, a sailboat, a yoga studio, a hot springs, a hayloft in a 100-year-old barn, a pet food store, many farms, a lawn bowling club, libraries, bookstores, museums, a former movie theatre, while basking in the warmth of a Swedish “Valborg” bonfire, and, now under the bows of the big linden tree at our 100-year-old heritage home!

About Music at Mackie

Visit Mackie Lake House for our annual celebration of great Canadian music talent, live on the shores of Kalamalka Lake! Music at Mackie is a unique way for visitors to experience our registered heritage site. This event serves as an annual fundraiser with all proceeds channeled towards our mission of preserving and presenting Mackie Lake House and its collections for the education and enjoyment of all.

Seating: Festival-style seating is first-come, first-served. BYO lawn chair or blanket.

Parking: Onsite parking is limited. We encourage patrons who are able to park next door at Sovereign Park, at Kidston Elementary, or nearby along Linden Drive, and leave parking spaces at Mackie Lake House for those with mobility concerns.

Food and Drink: Enjoy cold alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages and light snacks from our concession or BYO picnic. Watch our socials for additional announcements about food options.

Accessibility: Music at Mackie is an all ages event. Concerts are held outdoors on our lawn. Patrons bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets. The concert area is accessed by a gravel pathway. Our outdoor washrooms are wheelchair accessible, gender neutral, and can accommodate a caregiver.

Music at Mackie is generously supported by: Grey Monk Estate Winery

VIDEO: West My Friend - Build A Bed

TRACK: Salt Water • West My Friend