# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Grapes of Wrath LIVE at The HUB on Martin - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: THE GRAPES OF WRATH Kevin Kane first met Tom Hooper in 1977 (when they were aged 13 and 11) after Kevin and Tom’s older brother Chris bonded over a mutual love of The Beatles when the two had entered junior high school in Kelowna, BC. Kane started hanging out with the Hoopers in their basement for regular Friday night jam sessions, where they essentially learned to play their respective instruments together. By 1983 - influenced in equal parts by the British Invasion of the 60s and the DIY attitudes and immediacy of punk and new wave - the trio took the name The Grapes Of Wrath and began working on the songs that would make up their debut EP (1984) and first album (“September Bowl Of Green”) in 1985, released by the fledgling Vancouver indie Nettwerk Productions. The band were soon signed by Capitol/EMI for the albums “Treehouse” (1987, with the breakout singles Peace Of Mind and Backward Town), “Now And Again” (1989, building on their successes with All The Things I Wasn’t and What Was Going Through My Head), and “These Days” (1991, featuring the hits I Am Here and You May Be Right). Thanks in no small part to the support of MuchMusic, The Grapes enjoyed gold and platinum sales and sold out shows at home in Canada, extensive radio play, and toured Europe twice in support of albums that also saw release in Japan, Australia, and South America. Then - with international success looming and for reasons no one is entirely clear on - the band disbanded in 1992. Tom and Kevin resurrected the Grapes in the late 90s, releasing the album “Field Trip” (2000) on the Song Corp label, who folded immediately after it’s release. They came together again in the summer of 2009 for a series of acoustic duo shows around BC, celebrating their enduring friendship and the music they had created together. The following year, an offer from a festival for a full band reunion led to the return of drummer Chris, and the original three recorded “High Road” (2013 - named after the street the Hoopers lived on when they first started playing together as kids), their first album of new material in almost 22 years. They have been gigging regularly ever since and are arguably the longest-running and still-active “original lineup” in rock. 2018 - Inducted into the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame 1992 - CASBY award for Best Song, "I Am Here" 1992 - CASBY award for Favourite Album, "These Days" 1991 - Platinum record, "These Days" 1989 - Platinum record, "Now and Again" 1987 - Gold record, "Treehouse" - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/penticton/the-grapes-of-wrath-live-at-the-hub-on-martin/200029505787006 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 47 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Penticton - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 260 Martin Street, Penticton, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2A 5K3 - **lat**: 49.49919 - **long**: -119.59365 - **full address**: 260 Martin Street, Penticton, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2A 5K3 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Grapes of Wrath LIVE at The HUB on Martin - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bb506fae638bc9bb4ae4b697b2e8800fcfe19eba09ece4c955dcc22fdf4b6d6a-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd8def2-gmir?v=1783450704 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Grapes of Wrath LIVE at The HUB on Martin being held? - **A:** The Grapes of Wrath LIVE at The HUB on Martin takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 260 Martin Street, Penticton, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2A 5K3. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Grapes of Wrath LIVE at The HUB on Martin? - **A:** The Grapes of Wrath LIVE at The HUB on Martin is organized by The HUB on Martin. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Grapes of Wrath LIVE at The HUB on Martin is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Penticton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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