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March 28, 2010The 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. Presented by:
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April 25, 2010Beckon 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. Joining the duo for this performance are Marty Sinclair on djembe and Tyler Wagler on bass. www.myspace.com/beckonofficial Presented by:
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May 30, 2010Summerfolk Discoveries Harbour Nights teams up with the Georgian Bay Folk Society to shine the spotlight on the winners of the Discoveries program, on the way to their inaugural performance at the 35th annual Summerfolk Festival this August. Performers include CARRIE DAVENPORT AND JACKIE ROSE BROWN from Owen Sound - 2 lovely voices with amazing warmth and charm. Both have strong musical backgrounds and it shows! JILL JAMBOR from the Barrie area with her "sweet new-folk voice" and stellar songwriting- Jill has already shared stages with Suzie Vinnick and Dala. ANNE and DAVID BEVERLY-FOSTER from Chesley. David's strong guitar playing perfectly complements Anne's truly amazing voice. BEN TURCOTTE from Port Elgin. Ben does exceptional interpretations of songs old and new, and is also an excellent songwriter. Photos courtesy The Sun Times. Presented by:
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June 27, 2010Steve 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. Presented by:
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July 11, 2010Beggars Road Former members of Grey County folk heroes Arrandale and The Shards collide in a newly formed power house incarnation called Beggars Road. Blending traditional songs with authentic living traditions in Celtic folk music, Beggars Road is sure to raise the roof with soul stirring energetic syncopation. A strong element of high quality song crafting, many members of the band have penned many of the songs presented in a set. It is clear that this group is a rising star destined for great things. The group's line up includes Larry Dickinson( Bass, Guitar, Voice), Dave Farrar ( Drums, Voice), Justine Maw-Farrar ( Voice, Bodhran), Ian Harper (Irish Flute, Tin Whistles and uilleann pipes), and Bob Robins ( Guitar, Bouzar and Mandolin). www.facebook.com/pages/Beggars-Road/266276145153 Presented by:
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July 18, 2010Big Bad Wolf featuring Stephanie Reidpath Big Bad Wolf is a five piece blues band with a range of styles from Delta Blues, Boogie Woogie to Electric Blues, all with a jazz flavour. Featured vocalist Stephanie Reidpath has been impressing audiences with her soulful delivery of the blues and is backed by Larry White on piano and organ, Joel Dawson on bass, Brian O’Rourke on guitar/vocals and Bruce Campbell on drums. www.bigbadwolfjazzandblues.com Presented by:
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July 25, 2010Wendell 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. Presented by:
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August 1, 2010The Tyler Summers Trio Nashville based Singer-Songwriter-Musician Tyler Summers is no stranger to the stage. Recently named Galaxie’s Rising Star at the National Jazz Awards in Canada, over the last 3 years, Tyler has toured with Canadian country star Johnny Reid, and backed up artists ranging from Texas indie band Spoon, to the queen of indie rock herself, Feist. Tyler has made appearances on The Tonight Show with David Letterman, The Today Show, and the nationally televised Canadian Country Music Awards. The Tyler Summers Trio combines pop/rock/jazz elements into a high energy performance that has taken them across Canada, through New York State, and the Southern US. Songs penned by Tyler reminiscent of Billy Joel, John Mayer, and Jason Mraz have been featured in several magazines including the American Songwriter Magazine, where his song "Mirror Of A Man" was a finalist in their 2009 Lyric Competition. Perhaps Larry Nai said it best in his review of their debut record in Cadence Magazine... "The Tyler Summers Trio deserves to be heard by anyone with an ear for creative music" Presented by:
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August 8, 2010Sploink 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. Four years later they are one of the most exciting jazz groups in the Grey-Bruce area. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2007 and features all original compositions. Sploink’s sound encompasses swing, blues, modern jazz and is characterized by a sense of exploration and the sheer joy these five musicians have in playing together. Thanks to Tony & Sue Crutcher for making this concert possible. |
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August 15, 2010First Rate People The desire to explore their vast musical palette is what sets First Rate People apart from any other "hip" young band you're likely to hear in the future. What started out as a bedroom project soon snowballed into something much bigger as pockets of fans started to appear across the blogosphere. www.myspace.com/firstratepeople Presented by:
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September 26, 2010Ken Whiteley Harbour Nights is teaming up with the Georgian Bay Folk Society to present Canadian Roots Music legend Ken Whiteley. His musical journey has taken him from jug band, folk and swing to blues, gospel and children's music. Ken’s live performances showcase his outstanding musicianship on guitars and mandolin, award winning original songs and his powerful vocals. As a producer of over 125 recording projects, Ken’s productions have garnered 10 Canadian Gold and Platinum records, 4 American Gold records, 22 Juno and 2 Grammy nominations, and sold over 8 million copies. This concert takes place at the Roxy Theatre and requires Paid Admission. 3 pairs of tickets for this concert will be drawn at the final Harbour Nights Summer Concert on August 15, 2010. Attend a Harbour Nights concert in July or August to find out more, and to enter the draw for the free tickets! |
October 24, 2010The Road Dogs Introducing The Road Dogs - Beaker Granger on Guitar & Vocals, Bill Donovan on Keyboards, and Dennis Rideout - Bass & Vocals. Veterans of the music game take you on a journey of acoustic proportions. Not to be missed! |
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November 28, 2010Charles Glasspool and the Big Love An amazing musician and his talented friends appear at Harbour Nights for the first time, and the last concert of 2010. Many well-known and respected artists have sang Charles Glasspool’s songs; Juno award winner Serena Ryder, Andre Ethier (member of the Polaris Prize nominated band the Deadly Snakes), and Canadian chanteuse Lilly Frost to name a few. He has been a member of the critically lauded band the Burning Hell and was a contributing songwriter and performer with the Bob Lanois produced band the Silverhearts. Mr. Glasspool teaches elementary school, looks silly when he dances, and has a penchant for tight slacks. His first recording with the band the Big Love is called “Mudtown”. |
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