Date: Thursday, August 6th 2026
Venue: Gabriola Golf Course
Times: Gates Open 3:30pm – Music: 5:00pm
This year’s concert features Barracuda – a tribute band to the famous rock band Heart. Heart is an American rock band formed in the early 1970s in Seattle, Washington, known for blending hard rock, heavy metal, and folk music. Led by sisters Ann Wilson (vocals/flute) and Nancy Wilson The band moved to Vancouver, Canada, where they recorded their 1976 debut album, Dreamboat Annie, which featured hits like “Crazy on You”. The band achieved worldwide success with hits like “Magic Man” and “Barracuda”.
Barracuda the Essential Tribute to Heart
Barracuda hail from Vancouver, BC, Canada, the original city where Ann & Nancy Wilson formed the amazing legacy of the band “Heart”.
Barracuda perform the music of Heart with style, presence and a true passion for the songs that have become beloved classics to fans worldwide. Barracuda also play various Led Zeppelin songs as Heart does to this day.
It is no wonder Heart founding member and guitar player “Roger Fisher” has endorsed them. Roger Fisher has also joined Barracuda on stage for numerous performances, creating a truly authentic experience for Heart fans!
Based in Vancouver, BC, Barracuda’s DL Car covers the vocals of Ann Wilson with absolute perfection, which is not an easy task. Her precision is nothing short of breath-taking. Sourced out of Portland, Oregon is Sarah Moon, who perfectly covers the vocals and guitar of Nancy Wilson. On lead guitar, keyboards and harmony vocals is Ray Roper, formerly of recording artists Stonebolt. Multi-instrumentalist Darryl Hebert plays keyboard, electric and acoustic guitars, keytar, banjo and mandolin. Mark Kenny, also a member of Nick Gilder and Sweeney Todd, plays bass, and veteran of many Vancouver-based bands, Doug Grant plays drums. In honoring Heart’s roots and history, Barracuda includes two or three Led Zeppelin classics in their set.
Barracuda captures the sound of Heart down to the finest detail both vocally and instrumentally, and have to be seen to be believed!
The opening act is The Blisters – a band of seasoned performers with ties to Gabriola Island. The Blisters are:
Lee Worden toured and recorded with the legendary Ian Tyson for 11 years. He is a former member of Nick Gilder and Sweeney Todd, and has performed as a sideman with Sue Medley, Mike Reno, Corb Lund, Ryan McMahon, Tom Russell, Fernando Verela, Charlie Baty, Kim Wilson and Bobby Rush. He’s appeared on recordings by Crusoe, The Travelling Mabels, Babe Gurr, Aaron Pritchette and was one third of The Gords. Numerous TV appearances on CBC and CTV. He spent 2017-18 playing the blues with The Andy T Band featuring Anson Funderburgh and Alabama Mike, and now resides in Ladysmith BC.
Murray Atkinson currently plays guitar with Odds, CCR tribute “Completely Creedence” and Soundgarden tribute “Limo Wreck”. When not performing live, he teaches music lessons and composes music for video games and production music libraries.
A veteran of the West Coast music scene, Phil Wipper has established himself as the go-to drummer for many. He’s been lucky enough to have performed on countless stages and recordings with many, including three-time Juno-nominated children’s performers The Kerplunks, as well as the ever-popular Vancouver Island favorites, Johnny Inappropriate and Wunderbread.
Kelly Fawcett is a Canadian guitarist and singer, with a style firmly rooted in the Blues. Raised in Halifax NS, Kelly started playing in clubs as a teenager and has performed in nightclubs and concert halls all over the world.
He is one of Vancouver Islands busiest and most sought after musicians and is a regular member of The Beautiful Maladies, The Deb Rhymer Band, B’Boon, The Clay Pigeons, and Mostly Motown
On-line tickets sales will be available May 15th 2026 – Adults $20 ($25 at the gate) – Children 12 years and under are free.
Have you considered being a sponsor of Gabriola’s Concert on the Green? The Concert on the Green is not only the Gabriola Lions Club’s top fundraising event of the year, it is one of Gabriola’s top social events of the year.
As a sponsor, you will be seen by over 1500 attendees as well as the exposure through social media, websites and print. The Concert on the Green attracts the local Gabriolans as well as the many island visitors, some of which return year after year.
Sponsorship involvement ranges from a sign ($150), a banner ($500) or a coveted item for the hugely popular Silent Auction held at the concert.
Click the link below to join an elite group of companies and individuals.
Gabriola has a community bus that travels around the island from the ferry to the concert location. However, its route is clockwise meaning that the time from the ferry to the concert venue will be approximately 30 minutes. So plan accordingly. The route to take is the red coloured Silva Bay line.
There is also taxi service. Call them at (250) 247-0049 to book a ride.
