Cody Jinks concert set for Saturday night in Kelowna cancelled

Fans of American outlaw country superstar Cody Jinks will be disappointed to learn that his Saturday evening concert at Prospera Place in Kelowna has been cancelled.

Jinks announced Wednesday that both his Friday night show in Abbotsford and Saturday's performance in Kelowna have been cancelled.

Earlier in June, Jinks and his band were also forced to cancel shows in Laval, Quebec; Toronto; and St. Catharines, Ont.

Jinks, known for hits like “Hippies and Cowboys”, “Must Be the Whiskey”, and “David”, has earned superstar status in the US, despite receiving minimal airplay on mainstream country radio.

His last album, “Change the Game”, released in 2024, received widespread critical acclaim. His upcoming album, “In My Blood”, is scheduled for wide release on July 25.

Jinks is widely regarded as one of the most talented lyricists in American music today, across any genre.

His exceptional band blends traditional country instrumentation—featuring plenty of pedal steel guitar by Austin “Hot Rod” Tripps—with strong rock and roll influences, including standout lead guitar by Chris Claridy and rhythm guitar by both Jinks and Jake Lentner.

“While attempting to cross the border into Canada, my production trucks were forced to turn around and head back to the United States by the Canada Border Services Agency,” Jinks explained on social media.

“Getting them into Canada was made a logistical impossibility despite following all the prescribed procedures given to us.

“I had to make the difficult decision to cancel the shows on July 4 (Abbotsford) and July 5 (Kelowna). It is incredibly important to me that everyone who spends their hard-earned money to see a show gets the absolute best experience possible, and right now that standard just can’t be met without my trucks.

“It kills me to have to do this, because putting on these shows for you guys has always been the greatest joy of my career, but unfortunately, my hands are tied. Refunds will be automatically credited to the original method of payment within 30 days.”

Production trucks typically carry essential tour equipment, including instruments like guitars, microphones, drums, and keyboards, along with audio and visual gear such as mixing boards, monitors, and video displays.

While it’s unclear exactly what was in the trucks turned away at the border, Jinks emphasized that the equipment was crucial for delivering a full-band performance.

_{Thumbnail photo courtesy of Cody Jinks/Facebook.}