The Lantern Folk Roots Music Society

04/07/2024

Hey! Local indie-folk masters Layer Cake Mountain come out to play on Thursday, July 11th; it's an outdoor show in East Kelowna. $25 tix and more details at www.lanternfolk.ca PLUS two weeks later we have Big Little Lions playing on the west side!

19/06/2024

This Friday! Experience "Jed & The Valentine" in Concert -

18/06/2024

Hey everybody! Come and say hi to Lantern on Thursday evening (4 to 9, June 20) at downtown Kelowna's Night Market on Bernard! We're looking to increase our subscription list, so tell your friends... and don't forget to pick up your tickets for Friday's Jed & The Valentine concert!

12/06/2024

Coming very soon - "Jed & The Valentine" in Concert -

04/06/2024

New Folk - "Jed & The Valentine" in Concert -

26/05/2024

Great outdoor Lantern concert with Jory Kinjo and Brent Tyler tonight! Get ready for more summer shows at www.lanternfolk.ca

25/05/2024

Jory Kinjo and Brent Tyler - less than 24 hours away! -

16/05/2024

Jory Kinjo and Brent Tyler - a unique musical event -

09/05/2024

Brent Tyler and Jory Kinjo - Together! -

06/05/2024

Jory Kinjo and Brent Tyler - Together! -

02/05/2024

Mr. & Mrs. Strauss Concert - Tomorrow! -

Norm's wife Lee is a best-selling mystery author and a co-author of classic westerns with Norm. Joining Norm for this Lantern concert, Lee will add warm bass lines with her unique Kala rubber string bass guitar and complementary backing vocals. 

27/04/2024

House Concert with Mr & Mrs Strauss - this Friday May 3; tickets $25 at www.lanternfolk.ca
Norm and Lee Strauss are true storytellers.

As a solo concert and recording artist Norm Strauss has toured extensively, telling stories through spoken word and song in Canada, Europe and parts of the USA, and has recorded fifteen full-length projects. In 2015 Norm was featured on The Voice of Germany, performing before an estimated television audience of over four million where he received rave reviews from all four judges. His concerts have been described as a “journey of the heart” accompanied by world class finger-style guitar, vocals and storytelling.

​Lee Strauss is a USA Today best selling cozy mystery author and a co-author of classic westerns with her husband Norm. Performing as Mr. & Mrs. Strauss, Lee adds warm bass lines with her unique Kala rubber string bass guitar and complimentary backing vocals.

Upcoming concert.... Friday, May 3, 2024 (indoor concert) Doors 7 PM; Music 7:30 PM 2279 Selkirk Drive (Dilworth), Kelowna

27/04/2024

Lantern's 2024 Schedule
(see www.lanternfolk.ca for tickets three weeks in advance of each show)

Friday May 3: Mr & Mrs Strauss - vastly experienced performers

Saturday May 25: Jory Kinjo and Brent Tyler - two Lantern favourites - together!

​Friday June 21: Jed and the Valentine - charming Edmonton-based folk-roots duo

Thursday July 11: Layer Cake Mountain - Kelowna's best homegrown roots band

Thursday July 25: Big Little Lions - we haven't seen them since 2019

Friday Aug 23: wiL&Co - mesmerizing guitar & drums duo

Tuesday Sept 17: Terra Spencer - award-winning folk singer from
Nova Scotia

Wednesday Oct 23: John Hewitt - hard-driving Alberta folk-rock performer

Upcoming concert.... Friday, May 3, 2024 (indoor concert) Doors 7 PM; Music 7:30 PM 2279 Selkirk Drive (Dilworth), Kelowna

15/04/2024

Mr. & Mrs. Strauss Are Coming To Town! -

Raised in northern BC and now based in Kelowna, Norm's musical career spans three decades and he maintains a a concert schedule of over 100 per year. As a solo concert and recording artist Norm Strauss has toured extensively in Canada, western Europe, and parts of the USA, and has recorded fifteen ...

29/03/2024

Rube and Rake's April 5th house concert is only a week away! -

19/03/2024

Lantern Friends! Rube and Rake house concert on Fri April 5 -

01/03/2024

A Lantern Double Bill: AllenSONG + Jane Eamon -

Lantern Folk Roots Society has created a unique Double Bill: Two Concerts in One! Paul and Petra Allen: AllenSONG PLUS Jane Eamon with Andrew Smith on guitar Saturday, March 9, 2024 Doors 7 PM; Music 7:30 PM  Kelowna Tickets $25 plus fees

22/02/2024

A Lantern Double Bill! AllenSONG + Jane Eamon on Sat March 9 -

Lantern Folk Roots Society has created a unique Double Bill: Two Concerts in One! Paul and Petra Allen: AllenSONG PLUS Jane Eamon with Andrew Smith on guitar Saturday, March 9, 2024 Doors 7 PM; Music 7:30 PM  Kelowna Tickets $25 plus fees

12/01/2024

Kelowna's Lantern Folk Roots Society kicks off its 2024 season with a house concert by experienced singer / songwriter Laurie Kerr! Saturday January 27th is the date, at 7 pm at 2279 Selkirk Drive (Dilworth). Details and tickets ($25) at

Laurie Kerr - house concert Saturday, January 27, 2024 Doors 7 PM; Music 7:30 PM 2279 Selkirk Drive (Dilworth), Kelowna Known for her powerful voice and soulful delivery, Laurie Kerr writes...

14/06/2023

Don't miss this award-winning singer/songwriter tomorrow. See lanternfolk.ca for tickets

13/05/2023

At Stephen Fearing house concert for Lantern Folk this evening.

08/04/2023

Tickets going fast! Don't miss this great music opportunity!

Unfaithful Servants Concert
RCA South Atrium Friday, April 21 8:00 PM

Tickets through RCA box office or use this link https://rotarycentreforthearts.com/events/event/146202/

03/04/2023

Our friend, John Wort Hannam, who has graced our stage on a number of occasions won two Canadian Folk Music Awards this past weekend. One for Album of the Year and one for Solo Artist of the Year. Congratulations John!

10/01/2023

Well I would imagine that the majority of you have heard about the devastating news our… Ron Doucette needs your support for Help For Our Friend Tim Williams

18/11/2022

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