Live Music: Bryon Falk
Byron Falk at the Horsethief Pub in Radium
A Half-Time Cowboy, Byron Falk lives in a modern world, but embodies an old western heart. Rural roots and early in life exposure to the sad sounds of Country and Bluegrass has surely contributed. Despite a late start in music, He learned to play strong rhythm guitar and a couple of bluegrass licks that provided the foundation for a very organic and Classic Country sound. The band’s played summer music festivals, community fair’s, theaters and barn lofts – sharing the stage with many talented players.
From a young boy to a man, Byron’s been surrounded by music. The Falk name has supported many concerts over the years.. “My Grandma and Grandpa started with a family band, my aunt and uncle joined them. Playing Martin Dreadnought Guitars and singing Bluegrass Gospel music.” Nearly four decades later – in the form of Country Music – another Falk takes the stage. Just this time he’s backed by his acclaimed band, which Byron calls the “Half-Time Cowboys”.
Staying true to the western art of Cowboy songs, both in lifestyle and lyric, the songs are sure to impress. They’re stories of horses, loneliness and heartache, and horses again. Byron spends several evenings a week on the backs of horses; hours spent training, riding and competing. “I won’t be an impostor, if I’m going to sing this stuff, I’ve got to live it”, he’s said. But this is only a portion of his life. “I love culture, and stories. The arts fascinate me”, says Byron, who doesn’t realistically earn his wages on horseback despite having created many good saddle horses.
His plans include purchasing the family land, where his Grandfather, Peter – the Falk patriarch grew up. “Now that everyone is done subdividing and breaking up the land into fence lines and yard sites, there’s realistically only 40 acres left to me.. of the 360 they purchased in the 1940’s. The intention is to not let those out of sight.”
By soulful, baritone delivery, His witty Cowboy songs, hurting ballads and confessions of the wandering soul are sure to connect with people. Byron claims his own version of Country Music, from the most realistic perspective he could – inspired by a life with horses, and fixated on uncovering the Canadian prairies.
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Live Music at the Horsethief
The Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery has a vibrant live music scene. Live Music has been an integral part of the Horsethief life for several years, and we do dozens of other music events through the year including special events like Radium Days and the Columbia Valley Classics annual Show & Shine.
We host a variety of bands and musicians at the Horsethief, from local bands
to groups traveling through from all over the world. If you have a band that is interested in performing, please send an email to Larry Newman, Music Director, at rockrambler601@gmail.com. Your email should include links to your website, music samples, and any social media you have, and potential dates you are available.
The Venue & Village
The Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery hosts many great events all through the year, including Yuk Yuk’s Stand Up Comedy, Magicians, Burlesque & Live Music every Sunday. Great seating and viewing options for guests and a full dinner and bar menu.
The Village of Radium Hot Springs is a peaceful mountain village in British Columbia’s Columbia Valley in the heart of the Kootenay Mountain Ranges. Only 2h45m West of Calgary, Radium Hot Springs borders on Kootenay National Park.
While visiting Radium, stay with one of our many boutique accommodators, and plan on visiting the Radium Hot Springs Pools, the new Zipline, one of the great courses on the Columbia Valley Golf Trail, or this list of many other things to do. Radium is neighbours to communities in the Columbia valley like Invermere, Panorama, Windermere, Fairmont Hot Springs, Canal Flats, and Edgewater.
