Rip Van Finn closes the 2014 Envision Financial Concert in the Park Series with high energy fiddle, bagpipes and percussion
Submitted. On September 13 from 6PM to 8PM, the Envision Financial Concert in the Park Series is proud to present Rip Van Finn at the Kariton Art Gallery stage in Mill Lake Park (2387 Ware Street) in Abbotsford.
Rip Van Finn is an indie-pop-Celtic-folk-rock trio that consists of a wicked blend of fiddle, bagpipes, keyboards and percussion. Featured in the trio is fiddler Mike Sanyshyn, who was named the BC provincial fiddle champion four times. He is joined by bagpiper and keyboardist Joseph McDonald. Joseph is also the principal vocalist and songwriter for the band. Craig McGregor, a noted Vancouver session player, rounds out the trio on guitar.
For more information about the Envision Financial Concert in the Park Series, including the full concert schedule, please contact the Abbotsford Arts Council at 604.852.9358, info@abbotsfordartscouncil.com, or visit us online at abbotsfordartscouncil.org.
About Envision Financial
Envision Financial is a division of First West Credit Union, B.C.’s third-largest credit union, with 39 branches and 28 insurance offices throughout the province operating under the Envision Financial, Valley First and Enderby & District Financial brands. Led by Launi Skinner, First West has $7.7 billion in assets under administration, more than 177,000 members and close to 1,300 employees. For its extensive community involvement, Envision Financial is designated a Caring Company by Imagine Canada. For more information on Envision Financial, visit www.envisionfinancial.ca.
About the Abbotsford Arts Council
Established in 1972, the Abbotsford Arts Council acts as a resource for local artists while promoting the vision, creativity, and energy of the Abbotsford community through the arts. Nearly 70 local arts, heritage and culture organizations receive support under the umbrella of the Abbotsford Arts Council, and the talents of hundreds of local artists are showcased by the Abbotsford Arts Council each year at the Kariton Art Gallery and Boutique, the Envision Financial Coffee House Concert and Concert in the Park Series, the Arty Awards and the Christmas Artisan Gift Fair. To learn more about the Abbotsford Arts Council, visit abbotsfordartscouncil.org.
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