Spring Series 

March 28, 2010

The Black Family

The Black Family lives near Markdale, Ontario. Music is a large part of family life, starting with piano as young children, before Leahy inspired them to take up the fiddle. Now, the house has two pianos, over ten fiddles, guitars, a mandolin, an accordion, step dance shoes, and a variety of other instruments. From old time fiddle tunes to singalong favourites from years past, The Black Family has quickly made a name for itself as a musical sensation that gets your toes tapping and your spirit soaring.

www.blackfamilymusic.com

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April 25, 2010

Beckon

Beckon is a local duo formed by Connie Sinclair-Rossitter and Beth Hamilton. Beckon is an intriguing blend of roots, folk and pop sensibilities, rapidly gaining recognition for their captivating original music and stunning harmonies. With lyrics that are sometimes heart-wrenching, sometimes gritty, and sometimes as light as a ray of sun, Beckon brings a little piece of themselves to every song and performance and will capture your imagination with their unmistakable sound.

www.myspace.com/beckonofficial

Summer Series

June 27, 2010

Steve Ritchie & Rob Ritchie - Off the Record

Two longtime members of the iconic folk/roots band Tanglefoot team up for an evening of music, stories, reminiscence and laughter.

July 4, 2010

Reynaldo y Su Son de Cuba

On its first Canadian tour, Reynaldo y Su Son de Cuba is one of the most popular and sought after Cuban music ensembles from the tourist town of Trinidad, Cuba. Formerly known as Baragua, the group was founded in Las Tunas, Cuba in 1997, where they enjoyed a long, successful run as the popular local attraction, participating in many of the most popular music festivals on the island. The group has become known for its professionalism and dedication to the preservation and promotion of the traditional Cuban Son music style. In 2009, the group underwent a transformation, accredited to its new director and lead vocalist, the charismatic and talented sonero Reynaldo Ríos. The group's new exciting and extensive repertoire, including traditional son and Cuban salsa, both popular and original compositions, ignited by the energetic and amazing improvisational abilities of its leader, has led to its current popularity in Trinidad. Their six-member “sexteto” format includes the flute, bass, bongos, tres, guitar and minor percussion (maracas/clave). We at Harbour Nights are privileged and pleased to present you with this once-in-a-lifetime musical experience.

July 25, 2010

Wendell Ferguson

"Wendell Ferguson is recognized by his peers as one of the top pickers in the country and known best as having one of the quickest wits in the game." (Country Music News) Wendell has won the Canadian Country Music Association's "Guitar Player of the Year" 6 times, along with many more awards and accolades. Years of touring, radio and television appearances and recording with some of the biggest names in both the country field (George Fox, Duane Steele, Shania Twain, The Wilkinsons, The Dixie Chicks, Chely Wright, Deana Carter, Gary Allen, Patty Loveless, Tracy Byrd...) and the folk arena (Gordon Lightfoot, Sylvia Tyson, James Keelaghan, Katherine Wheatley, The Arrogant Worms, Quartette, Jane Siberry, Vance Gilbert, Brent Titcomb) have given Wendell’s songwriting a unique perspective.

www.wendellferguson.com

August 1, 2010

Tyler Summers

Tyler Summers, award-winning jazz saxophonist turned singer-songwriter and pianist, first appeared in Owen Sound at the 2009 Streets Alive! Busker Extravaganza. His performance is an impressive merger of beatboxing, saxophones and keyboards with a live looping set up; a show that arrests the audience as much for its sheer uniqueness as for the music and songwriting itself. This summer Tyler is touring North America with his trio in support of his 3rd album, “Whatever It Takes”.

August 8, 2010

Sploink

Sploink evolved from a Friday night jam session when Owen Sound tenor sax player Don Buchanan and keyboard player Rob Gasidlo were hosting weekly jazz at a city restaurant. The quintet with two tenors at the front, from Buchanan and Kincardine sax player Jason Hunter, along with Tyler Wagler, bass, and percussionist Bruce Campbell, and Gasidlo enjoyed the session so much they agreed to do it again and Sploink began.