One of the world害羞草研究所檚 hottest AC/DC acts is ready to heat up the Okanagan this winter.

LA Bonfire, a tribute act from the Bon Scott early years to some of the more current Brian Johnson era, plays the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Feb. 1, Penticton害羞草研究所檚 Cleland Theatre Feb. 2 and the Kelowna Community Theatre Feb. 3.

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Richard saw Bonfire in Campbell River two years ago and said it was like he was watching the real AC/DC deal.

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Music has been a passion of Richard害羞草研究所檚 since he was a young lad.

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Along with starting his own band when he was 12, Richard has financed musicians such as Deanna Johnston from Rockstar INXS.

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To sweeten the deal, Richard is offering guys a date deal.

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You can also win your way into the Vernon show on the Vernon Morning Star Facebook page. Enter the contest to win one of four pairs of tickets being given away. Draw to take place Friday, Feb. 25.