PERFORMERS
There will be two performance stages at the New Bloor Festival, one at Pauline, and one at Margueretta.
Margueretta Stage
1:00 pm |
Opening Ceremonies | Featuring the Fort York Fife and Drum Corps, Spiro Koumadouros, chair, Bloordale BIA, Dyan Marie, artist in residence, Tony Ruprecht MPP, Maria Silva, MP. |
1:30 pm | Dufferin Mall Youth Services | The DMYS Urban Movement Dance crew uses a multi-media approach (incorporating dance, hip hop and theatre) to explore important social issues that are relevant to youth today. www.abrigo.ca |
2:00 pm | Transference | 3 piece jazz/funk lineup |
3:00 pm | Sara Marlowe & the Program | Sara Marlowe & the Program are a captivating blend of roots, folk/rock, jazz and social justice. Bound to get you off your feet! www.saramarlowe.com |
4:00 pm | Andrea Kuzmich | Smooth vocals, classy jazz. Whether solo with her guitar or accompanied by a full band, Andrea Kuzmich draws "her listeners into a world of sensuality and inner city blues" (Rudy Blair 680 News) www.myspace.com/singinkuz |
5:00 pm | Stormalongs | The Stormalongs play distorted, melodic, atmospheric rock music. Their songs combine raw sonic energy, textural lushness, and lyrical depth with classic rock song-craft. www.thestormalongs.com |
6:00 pm | Beware! The Leopard | Singer-songwriter with a jazzy twist. Similar to Elliot Smith, Ron Sexsmith, Andrew Bird. www.bewaretheleopard.com |
7:00 pm | Ethel and the Mermen | Ethel and the Mermen are a three piece garage/rock band playing covers and original material. Band members are Tanya Read, Scott Carruthers and Daniel Bowden. Read and Carruthers live in Parkdale and Bowden is in the Bloor/Ossington neighbourhood. Ethel looks forward to rockin' in the hood! www.myspace.com/ethelandthemermen |
8:00 pm | Teresa Hart | Original Pop Punk. Teresa's new band will be playing a twist of covers from Jimi Hendrix to Katy Perry with some melodic pop/punk originals as well. You don't want to miss it! www.myspace.com/guitarhart |
Pauline Stage
1:00 pm | New Canadian Community Centre | These senior groups prepare the programmes with Chinese style — dancing, singing, instrument played, fashion show. www.putonghua.ca |
1:45 pm | Shady Tree | From Gypsy swing to bluegrass with a healthy dose of blues, played on acoustic instruments(guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro and bass) |
2:45 pm | Tha Spot Dance Centre | we have more then one group we are a dance studio. We do jazz hip-hop acro and tap, we can do a few numbers... just let me know how much time I have on stage! www.thaspotdancecentre.com |
3:30 pm | The Starfires | relaxed, shimmery and psychedelic versions of folk tunes from around the world. Perfect for a summer afternoon outdoors. www.myspace.com/thestarfires |
4:15 pm | Brazil Dance World | Brazilian Ballroom Dance Group - Very up beat songs and beautiful dance. We are a group of 8 (4 couples) and we perform all the dances listed on our website. www.brazildanceworld.com |
4:45 pm | yes, please | yes, please blend backgrounds in classical, jazz, folk, country and indie rock to achieve the perfect blend of adorable & awesome. Erin MacPherson - violin and vocals, and Gabe Nespoli - guitar and vocals myspace.com/yespleasefolk |
5:45 pm | Fidget | Fidget b 5 punkin' gals from Toronto who like to rock out! These babes are tight and have the chops to back it up!
www.myspace.com/fidgetpunk |
6:30 pm | Isaac Matthews | Has been performing in Toronto just over a year. Has played venues such as Starving Artist, Smiling Buddha, Supermarket, Painted Lady and many more. Just Isaac and his guitar, together creating soulful rock/folk melodies and performing with his heart on his sleeve. isaacmatthews.com |
7:15 pm | Casey vs. Jon | An exercise in diplomacy and rock, Casey vs. Jon continue to battle it out in the musical arena around Toronto! www.myspace.com/caseyvsjon |
8:15 pm | Abigail Lapell | Abigail Lapell is an indie-folk songwriter known for her powerful vocals and contagious melodies. The Toronto native has played stages big and small, solo and with special guests. www.abigaillapell.com |
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