Fresh off their performance at The Cowichan Bluegrass Music Festival, The Western Thistles continue their West Coast tour, joining forces with Victoria’s Poppa Don Gernie for an evening of old-time and bluegrass music, featuring original material from The Western Thistles' upcoming album. 

 About The Western Thistles: 

 The Western Thistles are an Edmonton folk duo known for their clawhammer banjo, rhythm guitar, and rich vocal harmonies. Blending old-time roots with modern-day storytelling, they create a sound that’s raw, resonant, and heartfelt. Their self-titled debut album, recorded live off the floor and co-produced by Miles Wilkinson (Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark), reached #26 on CKUA’s Top 100 most-played albums of 2025. 

 About Poppa Don Gernie: 

 Poppa Don Gernie will take you on a trip with different styles of music, from old-time fiddle tunes, bluegrass music and ragtime. Their sound will take you through all the different realms of folk, so hop on that train and join the journey with Poppa Don Gernie