<p>The Turnpike Bandits where started in 2009 by Eric Peterson. The Band has grown through out the years to be a powerhouse in kickin country music.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Winner - "Best Live Act 2011 Vancouver island Music Awards</li><li>Performed on the "Window on the West stage, Calgary Stampede 2010,11,12</li><li>Opening acts for Johnny Ried - Duncan sunfest 2010</li><li>Opening acts for George Canyon and Jessie Farrel - Western Speedway</li><li>Headline for Tri-Port Music Festival 2011</li><li>Opening act for "Blue Sky Music Fest: Tom Cochran, Colin James, Barney Bentall</li><li>Opened for Fred Eaglesmith 2010</li><li>Performed for Canadian Navy Aboard HMCS Calgary 2009-11</li><li>Performed at Vancouver island Music Business conference - "Whistle Stop Pub 209/10</li><li>Published by Polyglot Publishing for childrens Canadian Christmas cd/book " A Moose in a Maple Tree, A Canadian Jingle Bells"</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p>
