Locals In Concert: Massey, Mike Szalay (Firehall Brewery)

Another great Locals in Concert event: Massey, a talented band from Penticton, with an opening set by Mike Szalay.

MASSEY is a dark, dreamy folk-pop band from Penticton, BC led by Madison Whale and featuring Lisa Hughes, Sean Petersen, and Jared Jackel. Whale, in her curiously confessional songwriting style, explores the expanses encompassing heartache, longing, love and loss. Shining high above rolling country rhythms, Whale’s voice is clear, conscious and timelessly melodic- and you can count on some good wisecracks too.

Mike Szalay is a local singer-songwriter and front man of the folk-rock band Great White North. Influences range from the legendary songwriting of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen to the more modern Jack White and Jason Isbell. With a mix of originals and classic covers both as a solo singer and in the band, audiences are connected with familiar feelings of heartbreak and sorrow with very small amounts of hope and promise sprinkled in.

Entry by donation. PLEASE NOTE that seating is first-come-first-serve. RSVPing on their website is highly recommended but does not guarantee a seat; it serves mainly as a way for the brewery to know you’re coming so they can staff properly and provide the best service possible. Arrive early enough, between 6 and 6:30pm is recommended, to get the best choice of seat before the fun begins at 7pm! And don’t forget donation cash for the band! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).