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July 7, 2014

Bryan Potvin (The Northern Pikes) and Kevin Kane (The Grapes Of Wrath) to play a handful of acoustic dates together this July including Gatzke Orchard in Lake Country July 20th!

From the mid-80s to the early-90s, The Grapes Of Wrath and The Northern Pikes produced some of the catchiest and most heart-felt singles and videos to come out of Canada at that time. Although the bands shared similar values musically, they only performed on the same bill once during their heydays. Fast forward some 20 years later and the guitarists from each of these bands find themselves living just blocks away from one another in Toronto. This realization led to the two of them getting together to hang out with a couple of guitars for some casual jams, and the conclusion: “this sounds good! Let’s do some shows!”

“We are very excited to have these two great Canadian songwriters and singers to the Big Blue Stage this summer,” says Joseph Pinheiro, Event Manager at Gatzke. “I’ve know Bryan since our PolyGram days together and to have him on stage teamed up with another great Canadian talent like Kevin – I just know the Okanagan is in for a rare treat!”

This pairing presents a special treat for fans of Canadian rock, as Bryan Potvin of The Northern Pikes and Kevin Kane of The Grapes Of Wrath team up to perform their solo material and favorites from both bands, both individually and as a duo (“The Northern Grapes”? “The Pikes Of Wrath”?).

As well as old favourites from their respective back catalogs, Bryan will also be drawing heavily from his just-released debut solo album, Heartbledwhite, while Kevin will be performing several of the songs from last year’s Grapes comeback, High Road, and may slip in a song or two from his next solo project.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the voices behind so many CanCon classics team up and perform together!
Tickets available at www.gatzkeorchard.com

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Woodstock Revival III

Oyama, British Columbia – June 9/2014 – In a technicolor sea of tie dye and bell bottoms, love is in the air and so is the scent of patchouli, or is that sage? For the third year in a row, Gatzke Orchards in Oyama will be hosting one of the hippest and grooviest festivals in the Okanagan.

Woodstock Revival III takes place July 4, 5, 6 at Gatzke Orchards, a third generation family-owned and operated orchard in Lake Country.

“For me, our Woodstock Revival is an opportunity to celebrate the little hippy in all of us and all that was good in the late 60s and 70s,” says Al Gatzke. “It’s about a time of innocence and love without the rush, rush, go, go pace of today. It gives me pleasure to revisit my youth once every summer by opening up the farm and sharing experiences with others about those groovy times.”

The setting is idyllic. Double lakeside to both Kalamalka and Wood Lakes. Now with the Pelmewash Parkway open, the little town of Oyama has turned into the hidden jewel of the Okanagan. Guests can camp onsite and enjoy some tasty local food and beverages while checking out some great live music.

Some confirmed artists include JASON BUIE, POPPA DAWG, SABRINA WEEKS, KATHY FRANK, ELLIE JOHNSON, SUGARBUD, LINDA SUE WILSON, DAN ENGLLAND and the SOS HOUSE BAND. Producers are working on some more additions to be announced soon..

“The orchard, music and the people are what makes the Woodstock Revival so special,” says Joe Pinheiro, Event Manager at Gatzke, “Last year I met a lady who missed the original Woodstock in ’69 because she went into labour. Now here she was with her daughter at our Woodstock having the time of her life. It was such a great experience.”

After the success of Woodstock II and the overwhelming enthusiasm from everyone, producers met and started some early planning to return in 2014.

“When I attended the Woodstock Revival at Gatzke Orchards last summer, 2013, it was an event like no other I had attended in many years,” says returning Woodstocker Jody Postma. “For me, it was a complete immersion into the innocent past. No chaos…. it was groovy. It was peace and love. That simple. I left knowing I would be back to replenish my soul with the spirit of Gatzke Orchards Woodstock Revival.”

Tickets are $60 for a three-day pass and $25 for a day pass, available at Gatzke Orchards located on Pelmewash Parkway in Oyama, Lake Country, between Vernon and Kelowna. There is some camping and RV spots still available for the event. This is an all ages event with activities planned for the kids.

More information is available at gatzkeorchard

GO FOODISM! Al fresco dinner series continues with Chef Jeff Kreklau
Lake Country’s Gatzke Orchard presents SOUTHWEST BLUES! June 29th

Oyama, British Columbia – June2/2014 – Gatzke Orchard presents GO FOODISM! Join award winning Chef Jeff Kreklau, Proprietor of Routes Grill for SOUTHWEST BLUES! Featuring smoky southern flavours spiced up with local farm ingredients with wine tastings by Intrigue Wines.

“We’re very happy to have Jeff Kreklau at Gatzke’s,” says Joseph Pinheiro, Event Manager, Gatzke Orchard. “When I moved to Lake Country a year ago I had my first dinner at Route’s Grill. Jeff and his family share the same passion for tourism in Lake Country and promoting our great farmers and producers. I’m very curious to see what sweet and spicy surprises he’ll cook up for SOUTHWEST BLUES!”

A total of six orchard dinners featuring a diverse group of BC’s finest chefs will take over the orchard this summer. Jeff Kreklau is the second chef featured in the Gatzke Orchard outdoor, roaming dinner series, taking place on the last Sunday from May through to September.

“I am very excited to be working with Al Gatzke & Joe at Gatzke Orchard for the GO FOODISM! dinner series,” says Jeff Kreklau. “Supporting Okanagan valley tourism was one of our main goals when we opened up Routes Grill in Lake Country with Chef/Partner Michael Coates and my wife Cody.”

Guests continue to rave about the educational and interactive style to the dinner series. Sipping on great Lake Country wines, discussing local produce with the farmer and then being able to ask questions to the chef has made for a unique Okanagan dining experience.

“Moving our family to the Okanagan, has been an amazing experience,” says Kreklau. Discovering fresh locally sourced ingredients, cooking with them every day, and working with the people who dedicate their time to growing the best product they can has been wonderful.”

Before dinner, guests will explore the property alongside those who raised their dinner and harvest some of the bounty nurtured according to the FLOS mentality. The Fresh Local Organic Seasonal mentality is prioritized in that order and uses local farms to help grow community. Gatzke’s creates a food and beverage service that educates people about the connection between food, nature and agriculture.

Tickets for the GO FOODISM! series available at gatzkeorchard.com
Nestled in Lake Country in the Central Okanagan Valley, the Gatzke family has been proudly farming in Oyama, B.C. since 1929. Gatzke Orchard currently grows over 50 varieties of tree fruit throughout the season. It is grown the most natural and sustainable way, which guarantee premium quality of the fruit & vegetables. Gatzke Orchard is a 3rd generation family owned and operated farm, steeped in agricultural history. Leo’s grandson Alan, his wife Ingrid and their two daughters continue to maintain the family operation and the legacy that Leo started 80 years ago.