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Entertainment
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Wasaga under Siege 2008 Musical Entertainment
Line-up Sponsored by the Meridian Credit Union, Wasaga Beach, ON.
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War of 1812
Surgeon - Bill Farnel
If you have concerns about our health care system today, you will appreciate it a lot more after a demonstration of 19th century medical
care services. Witness and listen well as the surgeon explains and demonstrates the crude ways of dealing with amputations, infections
and other ailments of the time. Volunteers as patients are always welcomed!!
Wasaga under Siege 1812 – Grand Encampment
Nancy Island Historic Site
July 25th, 26th, 27th/08
See the Public Agenda
page for scheduled performance times
Backroads
Backroads,
with Ken Allen and Joe Springall, bring a diverse mix of acoustic guitar
playing, harmonicas and harmonies to their festival audience. From their
original tunes to other artist’s songs, you will feel that you have
traveled, north, south, east and west. The unique blend of music is
enjoyed by all ages, and will have you toe tapping in no time. Kick back,
relax and enjoy the warm, sweet, summer sounds of Backroads.
For more information and to book the band contact:
Joe
Springall: Joe@joespringall.com
Ken
Allen: Areedallen@aol.com
Wasaga under Siege 1812 - Main Stage
Nancy Island Historic Site
July 25th, 26th, 27th/08
See the Public Agenda
page for scheduled performance times
Caber Toss
Caber Toss is a Celtic band based out of North Bay.
We play everything from traditional Scottish and Irish Celtic/folk jigs to
modern day Celtic tunes that have recaptured the spirit of the music.
We like to cover new music such as Great Big Sea and Spirit of the West
but also cover older artists such as Stan Rogers and the Irish Rovers.
It has been a goal from the beginning to incorporate tunes that no longer
surface at concerts such as jigs and songs that were written as far back
as the 1800's but with a new added twist to give them live audience
appeal. We have always believed in strong harmony singing and always
make a point of adding a few A Cappella tunes to our set.
Wasaga under Siege 1812 - Main Stage
Nancy Island Historic Site
July 25th, 26th, 27th/08
See the Public Agenda
page for scheduled performance times
Ceol Cara
Ceol Cara, pronounced ("key-OLE KAR-uh") is an
Irish (Gaelic) phrase meaning "music friend ".
The band formed about 18 months ago (early 2005) through newly bonded
friendships with the sharing of music at song circles. The four band
members each live in the Niagara area and have been active in the music
scene for many years. Everyone contributes vocally in rich textures and
harmonies covering a variety of Celtic, Traditional, Shanties and Canadian
music. Known for their personalities on stage and the fun and energy that
they have performing together, Ceol Cara continues to grow in popularity
around Southwestern Ontario.
For more information and to book the band via their
website at: www.ceolcara.com
Wasaga under Siege 1812 - Main Stage
Nancy Island Historic Site
July 26th, 2008
See the Public Agenda
page for scheduled performance times
Zoom Daddys
The zoom daddys are a band of three musicians, all proud descendants of
army deserters from long ago. Armed with guitars, harmonicas, and rocks (for self defence against bears
and critics) the zoom daddys combine wit, zaniness, comedy, humour, and even some funny stuff in their
songs. They wander around aimlessly throughout the land in search of listening ears, preferably
listening ears attached to people. The group features brothers Richard and David DeJonge and Ivan Arneill.
Richard and David met one morning at the breakfast table when they were quite young. After a heated
argument about how many raisins are in 2 scoops, they quickly discovered that it would be more fun
and less violent if they sang about the after effects of too much bran. Thus, their musical journey began.
They met Ivan 20 years later in prison and formed the zoom daddys shortly after their escape.
For Over 15 years, these bizarre minstrels have played and sang all across
Canada and almost half of the time - from outside prison walls. Tell them your name and you may get
a
special improvised song just for
you! Show them your money and watch their hungry eyes bulge out. Expect
the unexpected and be ready to run away if necessary but whatever you do, don't miss the zoom
daddys.
If you enjoy the music you hear the zoom daddys will gladly sell you their
CD. If you hate the music you hear they will gladly sell you a CD for you to give away to your annoying
relative at Christmas. Everybody wins!
For more information or to order a CD contact Richard DeJonge at
519-913-0186 or richarddejonge@rogers.com
Wasaga under Siege 1812
Nancy Island Historic Site
July 25th, 26th, 27th/08
See the Public Agenda
page for scheduled performance times
Washboard
Hank
Washboard Hank plays a truly amazing conglomeration of bells, licence
plates, duck calls, etc., and actually gets music out of it. He also plays
banjo, kazoo, and dobro. If the proper plumbing supplies are available and
space allows you can expect a solo or two on the "Fallopian
Tuba," made out of 1 1/2" PVC pipe and a stainless steel sink.
One reviewer called Washboard Hank "a cross between Jerry Lewis (not
Jerry Lee) and Stompin' Tom Connors." His repertoire includes
bluegrass, rockabilly, country, television themes and Oktoberfest. He can
go from sensitive to manic to ridiculous in an instant. Don't blink,
you'll miss something good.
Hank has appeared on dozens of TV shows (Elephant Show, W5, Mr. Dressup,
etc.) recently performed on C.B.C.'s Madly Off In All Directions and spent
four years as a member of Fred Eaglesmith's band, doing 200 or more shows
a year all over North America.
For more information and to book the Washboard Hank visit their website
at: http://www.nutshellmusic.com/washboardhank/
or e-mail at washboardhank5@msn.com
Wasaga under Siege 1812 - Main Stage
Nancy Island Historic Site
July 26th, 2008
See the Public Agenda
page for scheduled performance times
Laura Ingersoll Secord - Pauline Grondin
A resident of Queenston and heroine of Upper Canada
who help save her country from the enemy in 1813.
Pauline a
professional storyteller, heritage performer and historical
interpreter who has been telling stories and making music all of her life.
Following her French Canadian and Irish roots, Pauline’s storytelling
has delighted audiences of all ages in Canada, Northern Ireland, Scotland
and England. In the oral
tradition of storytelling she presents a potpourri of stories, legends and
myths, many of them self-penned and told in first person.
Pauline took her love of storytelling one-step further to include living history
presentations. Dressed in
period clothing she will take you back to yesteryear to share tales of the
early settlers who planted their roots firmly in Canadian soil through
adventure, hardship and joy.
Wasaga under Siege 1812 – Grand Encampment
Nancy Island Historic Site
July 26th, 2008
See the Public Agenda
page for scheduled performance times
