If you love really good music and the idea of escaping to the natural beauty of Vancouver Island this summer, look no further than Vancouver Island MusicFest, scheduled for July 10-12 in the beautiful Comox Valley. With 6 stages and 3 days and nights of top notch roots and world music from across the globe, Vancouver Island MusicFest offers an eclectic festival experience that will remind you about the roots – and the heart – of good music.

Celebrating their 15th anniversary this summer, Vancouver Island MusicFest has played host to an incredible list of performers over the years, and 2009 is no exception. Performers confirmed so far include classic American folkster Arlo Guthrie, songbird Jennifer Warmers, Celtic rockers Enter the Haggis, bluegrass kings The Del McCoury Band, blues men Eric Bibb and Jim Byrnes, jazz masters Jon Hendricks and Jane Bunnett and acoustic superheroes Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer and Russ Barenberg. Add to that list Canadian legend Steven Page of Barenaked Ladies fame, multi-instrumentalist David Lindley, reggae diva Etana and song spinners James Keelaghan, Dick Gaughan and Martyn Joseph and you have the makings of a magical musical weekend!

Vancouver Island MusicFest is situated on a pastoral acreage on the banks of the Tsolum River where festival goers can enjoy on-site riverside camping, an interactive kidzzone, workshops, delicious food and funky crafts. For tickets go to www.islandmusicfest.com or call 1-866-898-8499