The Great Canadian Roadtrip tour is making a pit-stop in Lloyd on Feb. 26.
The tour features award-winning country artists Michelle Wright, Jason McCoy, and Doc Walker.
Chris Thorsteinson and Dave Wasyliw (Doc Walker) began playing music together nearly three decades ago in Westbourne, MB.
“His sister and my sister were around the same age, and they were a couple of years older than us. Dave and I were the younger brothers. We started a rock band when we were 12 or 13 years old,” said Thorsteinson.
Thirty years, 14 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, 21 Top 10 Canadian country radio singles, and a JUNO Award later, they’re still fan-focused and excited for their stop in the Border City.
“You know, a lot of the time, tours will only hit the big cities, right … I’m from a town of 50 people,” said Thorsteinson.
“I really love playing small towns because there’s not a ton of entertainment coming through, so people really appreciate it and it kind of makes me feel like I’m at home,” he said, adding this won’t be the first time the duo has played in Lloyd.
“We’ve played quite a few times in and around Lloydminster. I think back in the bar days. We’ve been traveling the prairies for years.”
Thorsteinson says the road trip has been a lot of fun so far.
“We’re on the road with Michelle Wright and Jason McCoy, two Canadian country music hall of famers. They’re amazing. It is quite an interesting show, it’s pretty rare you’re going to see something like this,” he said.
“It’s something the fans have really been enjoying.”
Thorsteinson hopes the tour isn’t just a one-time thing, since they’ve gotten such a positive response across Canada.
“In the fall we’re going to be heading out to the east coast with this Great Canadian Road Trip tour,” he said.
“I’ve got a really good feeling about this lineup, and this show that we’ve put together … I don’t think it’s just going to be one tour I think it’s going to be an ongoing thing. Hopefully for a long time.”
For tickets, visit vicjubatheatre.ca.
