MusicFest puts on some finishing touches

Tomorrow is the last day for Early Bird Tickets for an incredible weekend of world class music right in the Comox Valley. And to keep things exciting, VIMF has also added some final musical touches to the 2011 roster with the addition of Eccodek and Vonda Shepard .

With three critically acclaimed albums, Canada’s Eccodek has become renowned as a leader in the world of global fusion and have become a potent and much sought-after voice on the global dub scene. With a 2009 Juno nomination and multiple Canadian Music Awards, their dubwise mix of African, South Asian and Turkish sounds artfully layered over monster grooves, is a festival favourite.

Eccodeks earthy blend of global beats, soaring melodies and textured electronica has positioned then as a significant voice on the global fusion stage. Their music echoes the ancient past while keeping a conscious, culturally inclusive eye to the future – furthering a global dub journey that takes cultural authenticity over the cutting edge. Vonda Shepard’s career has ranged in scope from early hits in the late ’80s with “Don’t Cry Ilene”and “Can’t We Try” (with Dan Hill) to her work as an independent artist, and then as the voice of Ally McBeal , selling more than 12 million records throughout the span of the TV show.