The second annual DAVESTOCK, a musical event in honour of Dave Yole, who died Dec. 4, 2019, takes the stage June 24 at the Queens Hometown Bar.
Yole was a local musician, environmental advocate and avid cyclist. Friends say he was a well-respected member of the community, passionate about music and creating a warm, friendly and inclusive environment.
Yole, who worked at Georgian College, MEC and CFB Borden, was a founding member of several local bands including JDM and Lookout Nelson. The upcoming event, organized by his friends and family, is being held on a date that was special to him. He always organized an annual Summer Solstice concert in his neighbourhood for a local charity.
“Dave was a great guy who provided practice space and instruments for local bands and supported a wide range of fundraisers and charities like Gilda’s Club, Operation Hero, and Guitars for Vets,” says Nancy Blain, one of the organizers and a former bandmate. “Last year’s event was really special and we’re looking forward to honouring him again with a day of music and fundraising.”
DAVESTOCK will start at 2 p.m. with an hour-long acoustic stage featuring a number of local performers including The Sun Down Drivers, Kevin Harradine and a band comprised of Yole’s friends. At 3:40 p.m., things will switch gears with a slate of bands scheduled to hit the stage.
- 3:40 p.m. Randal Pee Coltrane & The Hard Livers
- 4:55 p.m. Mad Hatterz
- 6:10 p.m. Lookout Nelson
- 7:25 p.m. The Fred Grant Squares
In keeping with Yole’s spirit, the event is free, but donations will be accepted. In addition, there will be a merchandise table featuring bandanas, hats, pins, and T-shirts, with all the proceeds going to Guitars to Kids.
For more information, visit the DAVESTOCK Facebook page.
