Thursday, June 30, 2011

CINDY ALEXANDER AND OFFSUIT - BACK FOR CANADA DAY FUN!

Cindy Alexander and Offsuit are back for St. George Canada Day. They will be rocking the mainstage between 11 am and 3 pm - and hosting young singers and contests along the way.

Five local singers, between the ages of 11 and 17 will be featured on the stage to give them an opportunity to sing before a large crowd. Some of these singers will be performing original songs.

Excitement is also building for the Air Guitar Contest - Cindy and the band will host this competition - just show up with your "air guitar" and we will have the performers demonstrate their skills in front of the stage - be prepared for lots of head-banging and wiggling tongues.... This will mostly be for the younger air guitarists, but will likely feature an adults-only round as well so that Dads (and Moms) can embarrass their children.

Cindy and the band will be performing a solid mix of classic rocks songs along the way. While Cindy is also an accomplished jazz singer - when she fronts Offsuit, the energy level and the volume get cranked up to 11!

Offsuit is a Kitchener based rock n' roll band specializing in music that is recognizable to across generations. They play songs from legendary artists spanning four decades with which everyone is familiar, but avoid the songs that most cover bands have overdone.

From Guns n' Roses, Stone Temple Pilots and Pink Floyd to The Monkees, The Beatles, The Eagles, even Huey Lewis and the News. The set is an eclectic blend of favourites suitable for all ages.

Cindy Alexander - Vocals

Steve Goodwin - Vocals, Guitar

Kevin Randall - Lead Guitar

Mike Koch - Bass

Barry Briere - Drums

Find out more about Offsuit at their website: http://offsuitmusic.com/

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HOMETOWN ROOTS ON THE MAIN STAGE FROM 3 PM to 5 PM

Hometown Roots will be playing two exciting sets for our Canada Day festivities. Look for them on the Main Stage in front of Sunnyside starting at 3 pm. The band will also be on hand both before and after their set to meet with fans and sign autographs (and sell copies of their CD).

Examples of the band's songs can be found at http://www.myspace.com/hometownrootsband
- including song clips and videos - as well as photographs.

Hometown Roots is a four member rock group from Rockwood, Ontario (near Guelph), who formed in late 2009.

Driven by emotional vocal harmonies and guitar solos, Hometown Roots succeeds in creating a unique musical style.

Despite their age, Hometown Roots have won multiple competitions throughout southern Ontario, recently their success in the Y108 Rock n’ Roll Challenge has earned them a spot to compete for $30, 000 in prizes.

Their energetic and charismatic presence, combined with deep musical talent, make their performances speak for themselves.

In the summer of 2010 the band was asked to play in Port Dover for the record- breaking Friday the 13th motorcycle rally as more than 200, 000 people filled the streets.

Using the money from these events and competitions, Hometown Roots recorded an 11 track original CD at Escarpment Sound Studio courtesy of Brian Hewson.

Take a listen, or better yet, make a point of witnessing one of their exciting live performances.


"I have booked HTR nearly a dozen times and their crowds are growing consistently larger and larger, while their performance is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. As someone who produces more than 80 concerts per year, I'd definitely recommend these young guys for any performance or showcase." - Rob Rapiti, BLR Entertainment

THE CAKE IS READY - THANK YOU CAKE BOSS!

Fiona from the St. George Foodland has made another wonderful Canada Day Cake - she is the "Cake Boss" of St. George. The Cake will be served after some hopefully brief speeches from our local politicians that start at 5 pm at the Cenotaph Corner (at the traffic lights at Main Street and Beverly Street West). Thanks to Trevor and the staff at St. George Foodland for providing the cake again this year (and by the way, the Foodland is open tomorrow until 5 pm for your last minute Canada Day needs).

Saturday, June 18, 2011

CANADA DAY IN ST GEORGE 2011

FRIDAY July 1st , 2011

Come out and enjoy a great afternoon of fun to celebrate Canada's birthday...

AFTERNOON EVENTS ON THE MAIN STREET:
Main Street will be closed between Beverly Street and High Street.

Main Street Contests and Games for children and adults, Sidewalk Chalk Art, Hula Hoops and more – Prizes to be awarded! Check the door of the Museum or the website for details close to July 1st)

Music from 11 am to 5 pm

Great pop/rock favourites with
CINDY ALEXANDER and OFFSUIT

and rising stars:
HOMETOWN ROOTS (back from a tour in Alberta)

Also Special Guest singers and Air Guitar contest!

Bring your lawnchairs to enjoy the music.

ALSO: Museum Open House; Displays and Sidewalk Sales;

FORMAL CEREMONY AT THE CENOTAPH CORNER:
Starting at 5 pm - Greetings and Speeches
and Birthday Cake (Courtesy of Trevor McLean and the staff of St. George Foodland)

Supported by a generous donations by the COUNTY OF BRANT; STARLITE HOMES LTD.(Jack Speelziek) and ANNSPEL HOLDINGS LTD. (Debby Speelziek).

Main Street activities coordinated by the South Dumfries Historical Society.

Schedule of events subject to change, check the SDHS website for updates at www.southdumfrieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.com

OTHER CANADA DAY ACTIVITIES IN ST. GEORGE:

Start the day with a pancake breakfast hosted by the St. George firefighters
at the Fire Station from 8 a. m. to 11 a. m. and, later, watch the
“FIRE AND THUNDER” FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR!
At approx. 10 pm – at King William Park.
BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIRS!
(No other fireworks or sparklers allowed)
Presented by the St. George Volunteer Firefighters.