The Harrison Festival Society has a jamb packed line up of shows and events planned for this fall. Four concerts and a craft market should offer a little something for everyone.

The Fall season kicks off with the return of Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley with their original captivating blues in the style of the 1920s and 30s. Diana Braithwaite is a renowned vocalist, while Chris Whiteley is regarded as one of Canada’s best multi-instrumentalists and together they are magic. The duo will perform Friday, September 11 8:00pm.

The following weekend features the annual Castles and Crafts Craft Market. This popular market features some of the finest artists and artisans BC has to offer. There will be a wide range of crafts, suitable for early Christmas shopping, gift giving or just to treat yourself and all items at the Market are hand crafted by the artists. The Market is in the Memorial Hall Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 11:00am to 5:00pm both days and admission is free.

The first of two shows in October is a rare opportunity is see Irish music at its best. Playing together since 1992, Rattle the Boards have been praised as one of the best traditional acts in Ireland’s music scene. As their name suggests this is a group that will have its audience on their feet and rattling the floorboards. The band comes to Harrison Friday, October 9 8:00pm.

Later in October John Mann, best known for his 24 years with folk pop band Spirit of the West, showcases his stripped down Alt-Folk roots. Mann’s beautiful melodies and emotionally honest lyrics delivered with the strumming of a single acoustic guitar and warmly familiar vocals never fail to capture audiences. Mann will do one show, Saturday, October 24 8:00pm.

Finally Harrison welcomes the return of the Steve Dawson Trio. Dawson is an accomplished guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Specializing in slide and fingerstyle guitar, pedal steel, lap steel, banjo and other stringed instruments, he is in-demand as a live performer, session musician, and producer. The Vancouver Province labels him “...one of a handful of steel-string players who can create magic...” The Trio appears in Harrison on Saturday, November14 8:00pm.

For tickets or more information contact the Harrison Festival at (604) 796-3664 or check the web at www.harrisonfestival.com