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PHOTOS: 30 years of Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival

The three-day event celebrated its anniversary under smoky skies
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Nelson’s Dirt Floor perform at the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival on Aug. 5. Photo: Tyler Harper

Three decades of good music and vibes were celebrated last weekend in Kaslo.

Smoky skies didn’t keep crowds from taking in the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, which celebrated its 30th anniversary with a busy lineup featuring headliners BADBADNOTGOOD, Hiss Golden Messenger and Galactic.

Here’s some of what we saw last weekend in Kaslo.

The Fretless and singer Madeleine Roger perform a cover of Feist’s “My Moon My Man.” Photo: Tyler Harper
The Fretless and singer Madeleine Roger perform a cover of Feist’s “My Moon My Man.” Photo: Tyler Harper

The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary. Photo: Tyler Harper
The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary. Photo: Tyler Harper

Carly Dow plays the Holland Stage. Photo: Tyler Harper
Carly Dow plays the Holland Stage. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson artist Madeleine Tetreault paints a mural near the entrance of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival. Photo: Tyler Harper
Nelson artist Madeleine Tetreault paints a mural near the entrance of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival. Photo: Tyler Harper

Fans dance to Dirt Floor at the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival. Photo: Tyler Harper
Fans dance to Dirt Floor at the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival. Photo: Tyler Harper

Two attendees joyfully dance during an act at the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival. Photo: Tyler Harper
Two attendees joyfully dance during an act at the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival. Photo: Tyler Harper

Children’s performers entertain little ones at Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival. Photo: Tyler Harper
Children’s performers entertain little ones at Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival. Photo: Tyler Harper

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About the Author: Tyler Harper

I’m editor-reporter at the Nelson Star, where I’ve worked since 2015.
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