Between recording projects and touring, in 2007 Barney Bentall launched what is now known as The Caribou Express tour. This Old West‐inspired troupe is helmed by Bentall and features a regular cast of some of Canada’s finest roots and country musicians who host a one‐of‐a‐kind fundraising event in cities throughout Western Canada each year to support local charities. To date The Cariboo Express has raised $1 million in charitable funds.