Jeff Plankenhorn

For Jeff Plankenhorn, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of bringing people together to experience the joy music brings. This intimate solo winter concert at Rivercity Stage is becoming an annual tradition for the longtime Austin musician who now calls Campbell River home.

Plank is a highly respected musician known for his skill as a slide guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist. He’s gained recognition both as a solo artist and as a sought-after session player. Plankenhorn’s style encompasses elements of blues, folk, Americana, and roots music, creating a sound that’s uniquely his own.

He’s been recognized with Austin Music Award nominations for Musician of the Year, Best Guitarist, and a win Best Misc. Instrument – for “The Plank” a hybrid lap steel guitar Jeff designed himself. In 2016-2017, he also earned Album and Song of the Year nominations for his album, SoulSlide, and the single “Trouble Find Me.” Listeners quickly get that Plank loves a good groove, but he’s also become quite accomplished at composing ballads, as proven by two of the album’s other standouts, “Bluer Skies” and You’ll Stay.” These days, Plank happily finds himself on the road over 150 days a year. “I like the idea that people get uplifted at my shows; just one of the great ways to escape the hubbub of day-to-day living. I like the idea that everybody who walks in — I don’t care if you’re a biker or a drag queen — I want you there. Music is supposed to bring people together.”

His latest album Alone At Sea, produced by Colin Linden, is rich with references to west coast Island life. Plankenhorn’s songwriting, expressive vocals, and musicianship are front and centre, as they will be for this intimate evening of songs and stories.

The Highway 19 Concert Series is supported by the Province of BC through BC Arts Council and BC Live, and the Government of Canada’s Department of Canadian Heritage.

General admission tickets are available for $20 to be affordable to anyone who wishes to attend, or $30 help sustain this concert series. The choice is yours. Teen tickets are only $5 and tickets for kids are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

https://jeffplankenhorn.com
www.highway19.ca

Tickets:$30/$20 Adult, $5 Teen (ages 13-19), Child under 13 free with an accompanying adult (+applicable taxes and fees)