Whistler Summer Concert Series: Sunday Sessions

Immerse yourself in the rhythm of summer long weekends at the new Whistler Summer Concert Series: Sunday Sessions.

NEW

Sunday, August 4, and Sunday, September 1, 2024

Join us for two unforgettable live music afternoons and community connection at Whistler Olympic Plaza. Embracing the rich talent of the Sea to Sky region, this special event offers spots for local musicians to ascend to new heights. Get ready to sway to the alpine tunes and bask in the mountain sunshine with us!

Sunday, August 4 – Line-up

1 p.m. – Taylor James
Guitar slinger, singer-songwriter, and dreamer, she left home on a Greyhound bus and has been writing, interpreting and, delivering roots-based music ever since. She’s performed globally and released six collections of recordings along the way, as her early love of flat-pickin’ turned to pop, rock, and sizzling slide guitar. Often compared to artists like Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow, her knack for reaching the crowd takes her show from pindrop intimacy to flat-out rock’n roll.

1:40 p.m. – Ryan Harris
Ryan Harris is a musician and filmmaker who makes music from his bedroom make-shift studio in Whistler. He grew up living and surfing in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia until age 15 when his family finally settled back in Canada. Ryan’s music is inspired by his childhood in New Zealand, where he listened to Ben Howard, John Butler Trio, and Jack Johnson.

2:25 p.m. – Gone Gone Beyond
Gone Gone Beyond’s music has been described as “mesmerizing future folk.” It blends acoustic, world, and electronic elements to create a unique, uplifting, and expansive sound. Following the success of their LP 2030, Gone Gone Beyond toured extensively around the United States and has played a range of festivals, including Envision, Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, Red Rocks, and beyond. Gone Gone Beyond fans have attested to having downright spiritual experiences during their heartfelt live performances, during which the band encourages the audience to slow down, tune in, and dance into the stars.

3:45 p.m. – Bahamas
As the studio follow-up to 2020’s Sad Hunk—an album beloved by the JUNO Awards and Ted Lasso music supervisors alike—Bahamas’ sixth full-length, BOOTCUT, sees Afie Jurvanen emerge from the pandemic fog to fully embrace the joys of IRL interaction and the ability to travel freely again. You could call this Bahamas’ “country” album, full of songs rooted in familiar Nashville topics like love, death, and automotive vehicles, and topped with extra dollops of teary twang, mandolin-pluckin’, and saloon-door-swinging rhythm. But BOOTCUT isn’t simply a Bahamas interpretation of country music. It’s a country-music interpretation of Bahamas that puts a sepia-toned spin on Jurvanen’s signature moves using a genre-less blend of Americana, Bluegrass, and all that Bahamas has been known to embody – the funky finesse, the bizarro guitar solos that sound like they’re beaming in from Mars, and the ever-so-sly storytelling that filters timeless themes through a distinctly modern lens.

Presented by the Resort Municipality of Whistler

It’s important to note some venue rules to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.

• Respect the Venue: Let’s keep Whistler Olympic Plaza clean and enjoyable for all. Please dispose of trash, compost, and recycling properly and respect the surroundings.
• Stay Safe: Look out for each other and be mindful of your surroundings. If you notice anything concerning, please notify the Event staff.
• No alcohol: While we want you to have a great time, please remember that bringing alcohol into the venue is not permitted.
• No smoking or vaping: To ensure a comfortable and healthy environment for all attendees, smoking and vaping are not permitted within Whistler Village or Olympic Plaza.
• No Drones: For safety reasons, drones of any kind, are not allowed within Whistler Village or Olympic Plaza.
• Dogs on Leash: Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome, but please ensure they are under control at all times.
• No Firepits: Open flames, including firepits, are prohibited within the venue.
• No Shade or Pop-Up Tents: To maintain clear sightlines and ensure everyone’s enjoyment, shade structures, and pop-up tents are not permitted.
• No Hammocks in the trees or set up on the Great Lawn: For safety reasons and to protect the trees and their branches, please refrain from hanging hammocks in the trees within the venue.