Maritime Kitchen Party (MKP) is named after a well- known tradition in Nova Scotia. We all know Maritimers love to party; and inevitably, the party ends up in the kitchen! There’s always a guitar playing, or someone belting out traditional songs at the top of their lungs. MKP brings that feeling to their live performances with foot-stomping music heavily influenced with Canadiana such as Great Big Sea, Stompin’ Tom, Blue Rodeo and more. Throw in some MKP originals, rock, country and more and the party is “Rarin’ to go!” MKP has opened for… or played with:
Kim Mitchell, Blue Rodeo, 54/40, Men of the Deeps, Big Sugar (twice) Dave Gunning, Bruce Guthro, James Keelaghan, Rita Chiarelli, Tal Bachman, Prism, Blue Rodeo, Great Big Sea, Econoline Crush, The Sheepdogs (twice) and many more.
With a collective 90+ years in the business, MKP’s members are:
Steve Smith – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
Shannon O’Neill – electric lead 5-string bass, backup vocals
Trevor Wallach – percussion, backup vocals
Major Appearances/Highlights:
Apex Ski Resort, Kelowna, 2019, 2020
Sun Peaks Resort, Kamloops, BC, 2017 – present
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, BC, 2009-present
Mike Wiegele Heli-Skiing, Blue River, BC, March 2011-present
Kimberley Alpine Resort, Kimberley, BC, February 2012
Sunshine Village, Banff, December 2011
Panorama, Invermere – Feb. 2010