Raymond Music Festival

08/10/2024

Streaming ticket sales are back online!

Get ready to groove at Raymond Music Festival 2024 - a day filled with live music, showcasing musicians from all over Southern Alberta.

08/09/2024

**BAND HIGHLIGHT**

Abracadabra is our rock band that was formed by the drummer, Ethan Rasmussen, and guitarist, Jerrhan First Charger. Formed in 2021, our goal was to bring together fun and loud music. Over the years many band mates have come and gone. Our bassist, McKay Salmon, recently joined with some wicked rockin finger plucking skills. Our singer, Jameson Hubbard, has been with us for many years now. As this is his last show, we hope that he will forever be rocking on. We are Abracadabra. We love music. We love rock n roll. We love our fans. And we don't love turning the volume down.

08/09/2024

Dont miss out on getting this year's shirt for the music festival!!

They will be on display at the front gate of VSP and we will be taking orders for those who would like one!

The front sports the Raymond Music Festival logo with the words "Raymond music Festival 2024" underneath

The back of the shirts have each of the bands that are performing as well as the names of the local artists and special guests!!

08/09/2024

**LOCAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT**

Jaylin Rasmussen has always loved anything music. She grew up playing the piano and singing along side her siblings. She has accompanied her dad in writing a few songs, ranging from the melody to the lyrics and harmonies. She's excited to perform in this year's music festival again.

08/09/2024

Buy Streaming Video Event On-line - Streaming Video show tickets now available at Eventbrite.

On location ticket sales available at the gate.

Get ready to groove at Raymond Music Festival 2024 - a day filled with live music, showcasing musicians from all over Southern Alberta.

08/08/2024

**LOCAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT**

Ivory Rasmussen grew up in Taber but embraced her inner Comet when her Raymondite parents moved back in 2021. She has been singing on stages since she was 3 and is excited to be back performing for the Raymond Music Festival for the 4th time!

08/06/2024

**LOCAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT**

Matt Jensen was born and raised in Raymond. He has been involved in several community events throughout the years. He will be performing Genesis, Black Crows, Steppenwolf, Radiohead and Neil Diamond. This will be his debut at the RMF and we look forward to having his vocal talent shared.

08/06/2024

**LOCAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT**

Heather

I've been doing musical theatre and singing in choirs to compete since I was in grade 10. I've played various leading roles in different musicals and have a love for theatre. I currently am on the Raymond Theatre board. I've also sung with the Saints and Sinners over the years and love being on stage with them.
Whether it's being on stage in a musical or to sing some rock n roll I love singing.

08/05/2024

**BAND HIGHLIGHT**

Bruce Peterson & Ranahan was formed in 2023, performing classic country music, designed to keep you dancing & singing along. The band consists of Bruce Peterson - Vocals/acoustic guitar, Sheldon Shukaliak - Guitar/vocals, Blaine Graf - Drums/vocals, Jenna Presley - Bass guitar

08/03/2024

**LOCAL BAND HIGHLIGHT**

The Haynes Family

Performing in the Haynes family band this year at the Raymond Music Festival is Eden on vocals, Zackery on drums, Nathen on vocals and guitar and Andrea on vocal harmony. Nathen will be performing one of his original songs. He has now written over 7 original compositions on his guitar.

08/03/2024

**SCHEDULE**

Raymond Music Festival 2024

2:00 O' Canada - Opening
2:10 Lisa Hamilton
2:30 Jaylin Rasmussen
2:45 Ivory Rasmussen
3:00 Aubrey Hardy
3:10 Aubrey Shurtz
3:30 The Haynes Family
4:00 Heather Akuso
4:15 Marisa Wight
4:30 Matthew Jensen
5:00 Down To Earth
6:00 Bruce Peterson and Ranahan
7:00 Saint N Sinners
8:00 SI
9:00 Rebel Angels
10:00 Abracadabra

08/02/2024

**BAND HIGHLIGHT**

Down To Earth, An acoustic duo of songwriter Mike Murchison & Sheldon Bruce featuring a folk reflection of Music, Lifestyle, and Geography.

08/01/2024

**LOCAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT**

Aubrey Hardy: I've loved music ever since I was born; when I was younger, you could always find me dancing and singing wherever I was to any music that I could hear. I sing, and play piano and guitar. Writing my own songs is a work in progress, but I'd love to have some released music in the future. Anything music related is what i love to do most.

07/31/2024

**BAND HIGHLIGHT**

Rebelangels is a high energy 50's band playing all your favourite 50's rock n roll and doo-wop songs that will keep you dancing all night. They offer beautiful, four-part, harmony, and blistering guitar and rock 'n' roll piano Solos. Rebelangels features Mitch Rasmussen on drums, Rod Cahoon on Bass guitar and vocals, Gary Drayton on keys and vocals, Keith Lamb on guitar and vocals, and Ben Lamb lead vocals.

07/29/2024

***Local Artist Highlight**

Lisa Hamilton is an avid lover of all things old music! She grew up in a musical home listening to anything from Bach Beethoven Tchaikovsky and Debussy to Toto Chicago Beatles Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. She graduated in choral music conducting from the university of Utah studying and travelling all over Europe under the direction of renowned Dr Brady Allred (father of famous singer Loren Allred). She currently teaches beginner guitar and voice lessons in her home. She also loves beautifying her yard and home and loves a good project. She is married and has 3 children residing in Raymond.

07/26/2024

We could never forget about our local Jerry's Pop Shop! They are permanently located at the Victoria Sports Park and serve the yummiest dirty pop, among other treats!! The weather is forecasted to be hot, so make sure you grab some, whether its to cool off or to satisfy your sweet tooth!!

Jerry’s Pop Shop

07/26/2024

Got a sweet tooth? We've got the vendor for you!!! Fluff'n'Stuff is returning for our festival this year and we are very excited! You've never tasted cotton candy like this before with flavors you didn't know were possible! Pick up some to share or enjoy all to yourself, we won't judge 😉

Fluff'n'Stuff Cotton Candy

08/19/2023