The Kerplunks (30 min)

For Festival Passes ($40) click here.

Kid Message, Grown Up Groove! The Kerplunks are at the height of Canada's children's entertainment scene. Raising the bar higher at every show with a live 4-piece band (Upright Bass, Trumpet/Trombone, Keys, Guitar, Drums), they bring high-energy performances, and an ever-growing following of fans! 

For the last 12 years The Kerplunks have put smiles on the faces of audiences of all ages and visited many of Canada's most beautiful remote locales while soaking up our nations' city centres. Hailing from beautiful Gabriola Island, the band enjoys hanging out with locals as much as they love stepping onstage. 

The Kerplunks are: Dinah D (Upright Bassist/Vocals/Banjo and anything with strings), Jocelyn Hallett (Trumpet/Trombone/Vocals/Keys/Melodica), Aaron Cadwaladr (Guitar/Vocals) and Phil Wipper (Drums). The Kerplunks have released four award-winning albums, and an award winning DVD which are always a hit in any home or car. 

With the beauty of an ever-refreshing audience they are enjoying hearing “I grew up to your music” from many late teens and young parents today. The Kerplunks, like their little fans, are getting bigger every day!

https://thekerplunks.com/

How do Couch Fest concerts work?

Artists receive 100% of profits and donations from Couch Fest!

Once you buy your individual tickets or festival pass, you'll receive an email confirmation, with the links to the livestream(s).

Couch Fest will happen on Zoom videoconferencing. Each concert happens in a different "room", so you'll use different links for each show.

We want to create that intimate concert vibe that Gabriolans know and love from live events. A concert host will be on-hand to introduce the musicians and host a short post-show with the performers.

We encourage you to make an event of it! Put a blanket out on the lawn, connect some good speakers, order takeout from one of great Gabriola restaurants, and serve up some special drinks.

We also ask you to not share the links with others who haven't bought a ticket.

Why Couch Fest?

Couch Fest is an initiative of the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce, supported by Gabriola Songs, to help support artists who have lost work due to COVID-19. We recognize how important performers are to our island culture and economy.