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Dirt Road Opera’s music speaks for itself in a band with two JUNO nominees, both lead singers, and two multi-instrumentalists.

Their songs encompass a variety of genres ranging from original ballads like Hard to Find to the hillbilly rock of Nowheresville.

Rachel Matkin is a gifted vocalist, singing professionally since the age of seven. Her stunning voice is unique and has garnered numerous awards and praise from both critics and peers alike.

Barry Mathers is an award-winning songwriter and one of the lead singers for DRO. He plays guitar, mandolin, and harmonica as well as producing the band's records and videos.

 

Multi-instrumentalist Robert Bailey brings his many talents to the band. Pedal steel, guitar, keyboards, bass, and banjo are all part of his musical arsenal.

Jay Terrence Swetlishoff is the dynamic drummer/percussionist and heartbeat of the band. He is equally at home on a full kit or playing brushes on a suitcase!  As well, Jay adds a beautiful third part harmony to many of the band's songs.

Three-part harmonies, great songwriting, and stellar musicianship are the essence of this roots/Americana band hailing from Kelowna, BC.

           Bookings:

info@dirtroadopera.ca

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Videos

  DRO Live @ The Frank Venables Theatre • Oliver, BC  Feb. 2021

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