SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING ARTS
Salt Spring Arts’ Summer Outdoor Concert Series continues on Thursday, July 24 with a stirring performance from Celtic fusion trio Inn Echo as the headliner, complemented by local singer-songwriter Yael Wand opening the evening.
The free community concert takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Centennial Park in Ganges, offering islanders and visitors a chance to enjoy world-class live music in a relaxed, open-air setting. Inn Echo brings a fresh, contemporary approach to traditional Celtic music: a transcontinental love story between fiddle, cello and guitar. The Prince Edward Island-based trio blends spirited fiddle tunes with rich, ambient guitar textures and rhythmic innovation.
While attending the same music school in Charlottetown, the three musicians met at a session in a local pub. Instantly, tunes, stories and laughs were being shared, and they felt a sense that their passions aligned. The group features Karson McKeown, a powerful fiddle player from Ottawa, Tuli Porcher, an instrumentalist from Victoria venturing between five-string fiddle and cello, and Tom Gammons, a rhythmic guitarist from Montana. Together they create a sound that is as intricate as it is powerful — ranging from high-energy reels to reflective soundscapes that stretch the boundaries of traditional folk. Adding a soulful dimension to the evening is Salt Spring’s own Yael Wand, whose original songs explore identity and transformation. Known for her warm presence and poetic lyricism, Wand draws from folk, jazz and roots traditions, weaving melodies that are both intimate and expansive.
Now in its second week of six total, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series continues to bring together community and culture in the heart of Ganges on Thursday evenings. With ample space for blankets and lawn chairs, concertgoers are invited to bring a picnic, connect with friends, and settle in for a relaxed evening of music under the summer sky. The music starts at 6 p.m. and the concert is free to attend.
For more information on the series and full event schedule, visit saltspringarts.com/socs.