CRYSTAL LAKE — The Crystal Lake Recreation Committee will once again be providing a fun-filled weekend on Aug. 1, 2, and 3. This is the committee’s second event for the summer and will headline a beach concert with music by The Kelly Brothers.
Saturday will be filled with relay races, a farmer’s market, beach volleyball, horseshoes, bocce ball, corn hole and pickleball.
The relay racing will kick off with children aged U6 in a water obstacle course and run, followed by U10 children competing in a swim, flipper obstacle course, and run. The event will conclude with children aged U15 competing in a swim, kayaking race, and run. There is also an open race and a 50-plus Masters race that will feature paddleboarding and a flipper race, and bicycling.
Sunday events will feature a Sunday breakfast brunch at Crystal Lake Golf Course, concluding with a family movie night on the beach.
The Kelly Brothers blend country, rock, and folk into a harmony-rich sound that’s been honed over decades of performing across Western Canada, stated a release from the Crystal Lake Recreation Committee.
Known for their tight brotherly vocals and heartfelt original songs, they’ve been part of award-winning acts and earned comparisons to the Eagles, Restless Heart, the Doobie Brothers, the Gatlin Brothers, and Alabama. Rooted in tradition but driven by authenticity, The Kelly Brothers deliver music that resonates with soul and stories.
Brian, Anthony, and Blake Kelly grew up on a farm in the Qu’Appelle Valley near Rocanville, in a musical family. From an early age, they sang together with their mom and two younger brothers, while their dad accompanied them on guitar. Today, their show highlights their signature family harmonies, blending original songs with country, rock, and pop classics, particularly from well-known "brother" acts.
In 1995, Brian and Anthony founded the country band Shifty Morgan. When Brian moved on, Blake stepped in, and in 2002, the band released its debut album, Anything But Easy, featuring original songs written by Anthony. Anthony later released a solo album, As A Working Man (2012), and has been recognized for his songwriting with awards from the Saskatchewan Country Music Association and CBC. His music has been recorded by numerous Canadian artists and played on radio stations across the country.
Following Shifty Morgan’s early days, a friend invited the brothers and their mom to perform a Christmas show in Forget, SK. What started as a one-time request has grown into a beloved tradition lasting over 25 years. With two Christmas albums — Christmas…At Last! (2005) and The Magic of Christmas (2012) — and countless performances in southeastern Saskatchewan, they continue to share the spirit of the season through music.
Brian left Shifty Morgan in 1997 to become a full-time touring musician, playing with country acts like Trick Ryder and The Poverty Plainsmen. Today, he continues to perform as a freelance bass player and singer for artists such as Chris Henderson, JJ Voss, and Alex Runions. His bass work has also been featured on recordings by Megan Nash, JJ Voss, and Jess Moskaluke, earning him recognition as an award-winning bassist and songwriter from the Saskatchewan Country Music Association.
Beyond Shifty Morgan, Blake and Anthony have also showcased their talents in musical theater, taking on starring and supporting roles in productions with Creative Visions Productions in Moosomin.
Despite taking different musical paths over the years, family and music remain at the heart of The Kelly Bros. Their performances bring audiences back to the joy of great music, heartfelt harmonies, and the warmth of being surrounded by loved ones.
