2112

Thursday, June 17th - OLG Stage - 7:00pm

2112 – A Tribute to Rush is a group of four talented musicians paying tribute to one of Canada’s greatest rock bands, Rush.  In 2007, 2112 was chosen to represent Canada in a Global television documentary called Tribute Bands:  For the Love of Rush.  The four part documentary originally aired on Global’s E! Channel and is currently in heavy rotation on the IFC.  2112 continues to play all across Ontario and has played venues such as the legendary B.B. King Blues Club in New York City.
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4 and 6

Saturday, June 19th - Classical Stage at the Burlington Art Centre - 1:00pm

Together, Andrea Battista and Philip Corke are 4 and 6. Andrea has been performing for over 40 years on the piano and violin.  She has performed piano conertis with Symphony Hamilton and also performs regularly on both instruments.  Philip has worked as a music instructor, church music director, composer and arranger in Burlington since 1973.  They are in integral part of the 'Keys to the Future' campaign for the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
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Affair at the Square

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Street - 5:00pm

Demonstrations by danceScapeLive MusicOutdoor Movie - An American in Paris
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Alex*Cuba

Friday, June 18th - Cogeco Stage - 9:30pm

Singer-songwriter Alex*Cuba has won two JUNO awards for his trademark sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords that challenge commonly held notions of what Cuban music really is. Alex crafts songs that cut through linguistic and cultural barriers like a machete through sugarcane. Alex’s untamed voice and contemporary funk give Cuban music a fresh new take.
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An American in Paris - Outdoor Movie

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Street - 9:15pm

Jerry Mulligan, a struggling American painter in Paris, is "discovered" by an influential heiress with an interest in more than Jerry's art. Jerry in turn falls for Lise, a young French girl already engaged to a cabaret singer. Jerry jokes, sings and dances with his best friend, an acerbic would-be concert pianist, while romantic complications abound.
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Arctheline

Saturday, June 19th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 4:00pm

Arctheline formed in 2008 in Hamilton, recorded their first LP in 2009, and have been playing fun, upbeat live shows around Ontario ever since. They like big vocal harmonies, having multiple pianos on stage, channeling their classic rock and Motown idols, and learning to play new instruments every 6 months. Their single “The Race is On” is featured in this season of the National Geographic Adventure program Word Travels. "[O]ne of the most impressive live acts I've seen to date" (Jay MacDougall, AWMusic.ca)
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Arkells

Saturday, June 19th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 9:45pm

The Arkells first full-length album Jackson Square captures the essence of the band's hard-hitting live show and their boundless passion for making meaty rock.  They play rock as it should be - catchy raw and unbridled, blending blues hooks with rock-heavy riffs and a hint of soul on the side.  Formed in Hamilton in 2006, this ambitious and prolific five-piece quintet has quickly found its groove, winning a 2010 JUNO for New Group of the Year.
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Arun Pal

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Pod - 7:30pm

Arun has long been known as a multi-instrumentalist performer, composer, producer and recording studio engineer. He has established his name in the world of modern dance as an accompanist/composer highly recognized for his ability to play piano, drums and sing at the same time. Also with over 40 albums to his credit, he is no stranger to the process of taking the first inspirational moment of a musical idea and keeping the passion of that idea right through to the finished product. 
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Ashley MacIsaac

Saturday, June 19th - OLG Stage - 9:30pm

Ashley MacIsaac is, in a sense, the musical representative of the pre-millenial generation of Eastern Canada. An ardent traditionalist with a penchant, nevertheless, for experimentation, this 35-year-old Nova Scotian native has been taught to play the fiddle the working-class, pub-stomp Cape Breton way: fast, furious and with phenomenal precision.  Ashley has taken the old fiddling conventions in newfangled directions they were never meant to go, or a champion, reforging and recreating Celtic music with an updated, mass-appeal quality.
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Babalao Stereo Club

Friday, June 18th - Cogeco Stage - 7:00pm

Babalao Stereo Club is a Latin funk band that mixes North American funk, house, afrobeat and contemporary urban dance rhythms with spicy Latin elements such as salsa, merengue and mambo. The band started to take shape in 2006, when Manuel Rivas and Jamie Sanchez were joined by Rafael Seco, David Figliano and Adam Silver.   They are busy keeping dance floors moving and cheering for MAS! MAS! MAS! with their high energy Latin funk grooves.
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Brad James

Sunday, June 20th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 1:00pm

Singer-songwriter Brad James is one of the fastest rising newcomers in the country music scene and his debut album covers all the bases when it comes to relationships — the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Only two months after its release, Brad was nominated for Country Album of The Year at 2009 Hamilton Music Award.
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Canadian Orpheus Male Choir

Saturday, June 19th - Classical Stage at the Burlington Art Centre - 2:45pm

The Canadian Orpheus Male Choir is an internationally known Canadian Male Voice Choir of some 70 members from varied cultural backgrounds, who have established a reputation of "Men Who Love To Sing" who perform an extensive eclectic repertoire.  They have performed with such luminaries as the Canadian Brass and the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces at venues such as Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Canada, the Great Hall in Hamilton Place, Hamilton, Canada, the Royal Albert Hall and Westminster Abbey in London, England.
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Cardboard Fox

Sunday, June 20th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 2:00pm

Though not a large enough band to have their own posters, grade school children have been known to draw them and tack them up on classroom walls to their teachers' disapproval.
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Carl Korody

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Pod - 1:45pm

Carl Korody, born in St. Catharines, grew up in Burlington where he attended The public schools of W.E. Brekon and Pineland, and went to Nelson and Lord Elgin High schools. He Joined the Burlington Teen Tour Band in 1964 and went to Expo '67 with the band. Carl’s Professional music training was at Humber College, then travelled for many years with various artists.   Carl’s most influential and learning experience was working with Tom Banks (now Senator Banks) as a member of his band as well as his music Calligrapher while living in Edmonton, from 1978-1982, participating in numerous television specials and syndicated shows. Carl returned to Ontario in 1982 and started a big band which has been going strong for the last 26 years. That Band is now called the Intuitive Innovations Big Band and does performances in the Greater Toronto Area.   Carl also enjoys stretching out with his smaller combo’s such as his Duo, Trio and sextet. The sextet has participated in the Burlington Sound of Music Festival since Parade since 2007 and the Street fest for the last two years.    
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Catherine MacLellan

Sunday, June 20th - Cogeco Stage - 2:15pm

Matching pure and ethereal vocals with poetic lyrics and her uncompromising song writing craft, there is no doubt as to why Catherine MacLellan has become one of the most celebrated new singer-songwriters in Canada, and around the world, by her contemporaries and media alike.  On the cusp of an exciting future, Catherine MacLellan carefully crafts heartfelt vignettes of everyday life and love, and delivers them with beauty and grace.
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Champion & His G-Strings

DJ Champion and his management team are sad to announce the cancellation of all confirmed concert dates.  DJ Champion is currently facing health matters and is stopping all activities to focus on getting better. Burlington's Sound of Music Festival wishes him all the best in a speedy recovery.
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Charlie Cooley

Performing as part of Sunday Funday from 1pm-5pm.  Charlie is an accomplished drummer who has toured with Amanda Marshall, Anne Murray, Prairie Oyster, Jimmy Rankin, George Fox and Sass Jordan. Currently touring with The Guess Who, Charlie hails originally from Halifax, he now lives in Orangeville and is a proud member of Creative Burlington. Charlie’s Drum Energy is a fun, interactive drum circle, which gives participants a dynamic musical experience of drums and rhythm.  
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CoachDepot.com

Coach Depot is part of Sunday Funday from 1pm – 5pm.  Come see live demonstrations for skilled players as well as an opportunity for all to join in and play.  Floorball is a fast-paced, exciting, safe and low-cost type of indoor hockey. It resembles floor hockey or ball hockey but is played with light-weight plastic composite sticks and rules that promote safety and skill.  
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Dancehall Free For All

Saturday, June 19th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 5:00pm

For four years, Dancehall Free for Alls diverse instrumentation has been the source behind their success. Playing across the province in some of Ontarios finest festivals and venues, as well as receiving radio play from CBC and campus stations across the country, these 6 lads from Guelph Ontario have created a new style of indie rock mixed with the music theyve always lovedSoul, Jazz, Funk, Folk and Rock. Their upcoming 2010 release, Creature of Habit EP epitomizes their dynamic sound. With a tight rhythm section, high-energy horn lines and truthful lyrics, from a soulful voice, Dancehall Free for All are your dance rock jukebox, and a one-way ticket to a brilliant night of live music.
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danceScape

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Street - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 19th - Pine Street - 6:45pm
Friday, June 18th - Ontario Pod - 7:45pm
Friday, June 18th - Ontario Pod - 9:00pm
Saturday, June 19th - Ontario Pod - 7:45pm
Saturday, June 19th - Ontario Pod - 9:00pm

danceScape was founded by Canadian and North American Amateur Standard Ballroom Champions Robert Tang & Beverley Cayton-Tang in 2001.  At their Pine Street Ballroom facility they provide dance learning programs for the “absolute beginner” to professional.  With appearances on Dragon’s Den, CBC, VIVA and W-Network, Robert will be featured in a national television campaign for ParticipACTION.  Their community outreach extends to “Celebrate the Brant Inn” at the Waterfront in downtown Burlington in July, quarterly open houses, Downtown Streetfest and events in support of several community organizations.
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David Francey

Sunday, June 20th - Cogeco Stage - 3:45pm

From carpenter to songwriter – Since leaving construction and recording Torn Screen Door in 1999 Scottish-born Canadian, David Francey is recognized as one of today’s finest singer-songwriters. Francey’s latest CD, Right of Passage, earned him his third JUNO in less than 5 years. Francey recently had the honour of receiving the prestigious SOCAN Folk Music Award. 
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Dean Lickyer

Saturday, June 19th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 7:00pm

Dean Lickyer is a 4 piece rock n roll machine hailing from Stoney Creek, Ontario made up of Josh Alvernia, Sean Royle, Justin Bosso and Zander Lamothe . An appearance on MUCH MUSIC's disBAND introduced their classic-rock inspired sound and style to rock fans across Canada and paved the way for a year of non-stop touring including an opening slot for KISS with Gene Simmons selecting them as the "best band at Canadian Music Week 2009". 
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Elliott Brood

Saturday, June 19th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 2:00pm

Since their beginnings Elliott Brood have earned the praise of connoisseurs and critics alike. They play dark, gritty folk and howling bluegrass music built around whiskeydrenched vocals and lyrics evoking images of love and loss. In their soul thumping songs, banjo keeps time to a strange and chunky angular stomp, with Kentucky-hardcore acoustic guitar and somber, achingly confessional vocal harmonies.
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Faber Drive

Thursday, June 17th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 8:15pm

The Faber Drive that appears on its sophomore album can'T keEp A SecrEt is a band that has progressed beyond the Juno nominees of 2008. Where Seven Second Surgery laid the ground work for the Vancouver-based band’s career, can'T keEp A SecrEt now builds and evolves, deftly bringing bright colors, edgy tones, and more emotion into the fold and crossing the borders between Faber Drive’s punk rock roots into electro-pop mixed with epic balladry.
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Fall of Spring

Sunday, June 20th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 1:00pm

Fall Of Spring is the new definition of Pop Rock in the unsigned world of Canadian music. With an unforgettable high energy, album replication stage performance this quartette demands attention. They have performed with artists such as Social Code, The Johnstones, and Negus. Within four months of their album release and debut performance Fall Of Spring has been nominated for “Best New Artist of The Year” at The Hamilton Music Awards
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Farrucas

Saturday, June 19th - Ontario Pod - 7:00pm
Saturday, June 19th - Ontario Pod - 8:15pm
Saturday, June 19th - Ontario Pod - 9:30pm

With four years of existence, Farrucas is characterized as the execution of different types of rhythms which originate from diverse cultures and nationalities. The Success of the World (Farrucas, 2009) highlights distinctive Ecuadorian rhythms. Nevertheless, when breaking all boundaries, this album also showcases Arabic elements and rhythms including: Cumbia, Rumba/Salsa, and ballads. All these themes are executed and interpreted with a fusion of North American and Andean instruments.
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Festival Fireworks

Saturday, June 19th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 11:00pm

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Festival Opening Ceremonies

Thursday, June 17th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 7:30pm

A Welcome for all to the Festival. Acknowledging the hard working volunteers and supporters along with other presentations
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For Those About To Rock

Thursday, June 17th - OLG Stage - 8:30pm

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK was formed in the fall of 2003.  Over the last 7 years, they have built a reputation as being the best sounding AC/DC tribute in Canada. From the first note to the last, you could close your eyes and imagine yourself seeing AC/DC themselves. With intense vocals, legendary guitar wizardry and the hardest rockin' rhythm section in music history, AC/DC are brought to life within each performance.
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George Canyon

Sunday, June 20th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 5:15pm

You can go ahead and just dance to the music of George Canyon, if that’s what you want. He’s a country neo-traditionalist par excellence, producing music that has garnered him a string of hits, a shelf-full of JUNOs and Canadian Country Music Awards, not to mention his rocket-ride to Aemerican fame on Nashville Star.
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Ginger St James

Friday, June 18th - Pine Pod - 8:45pm
Friday, June 18th - Pine Pod - 10:00pm

From the smog of Hamilton’s Steeltown emerges Ginger St. James, entertainer extraordinaire. Ginger St. James has been taking Ontario by storm, getting rave reviews for her jaw-dropping voice and heart stopping songs. Ginger was voted View Magazine’s Female Artist 2008.
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Grass Mountain Hobos

Sunday, June 20th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 2:15pm

The Hobos are of another time. A time when pleasure usurped profession; when live music provided the soundtrack for excess; this period they bring to life on stages across Canada. With a stage show that harkens back to the days of the travelling salesman, The Hobos are the cure-all elixir for those requiring entertainment. Their brand of music is authentic and complex, mixing equal parts of the carnival, farm, tavern and circus. Their music drives and swings while they stomp - the crowd smiles and joins in.
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Graydon James & the Young Novelists

Saturday, June 19th - Cogeco Stage - 1:00pm

Graydon James & the Young Novelists have brought their harmony-laden roots-folk sound to audiences from Toronto to Halifax, always impressing with their down-to-earth style and their eclectic but instantly enjoyable songs.  They have been compared to The Band for heartfelt harmonies and Wilco for intricate arrangements, but they have a sound all their own.
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Great Lake Swimmers

Saturday, June 19th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 3:30pm

When Great Lake Swimmers’ Tony Dekker wrote the song “Everything is Moving So Fast,” he couldn’t have predicted that it would foreshadow the rapid success of the Toronto band’s fourth album, Lost Channels.  The album's success has garnered a Polaris 2009 nomination, a 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for contemporary album, a CMW Indie award and most recently a JUNO nomination.
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Halton Junior Jazz Band

Saturday, June 19th - Classical Stage at the Burlington Art Centre - 2:00pm

The Halton Junior Jazz Band is comprised of grade 7 & 8 students.  Their exceptional talent, musicianship  and passion for their art has taken them all the way to Musicfest Nationals in Ottawa, after achieving GOLD standing at the Golden Horseshoe Musicfest competition in February.  The Halton Junior Jazz band performs a variety of genres including Swing, Latin, Funk and Jazz.
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Hey Rosetta!

Saturday, June 19th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 8:00pm

Riding on the waves of their acclaimed live show and 2007’s Plan Your Escape EP, Hey Rosetta! surges forward with Into Your Lungs (and around in your heart and on through your blood).  Hey Rosetta! quickly bloomed and grew from bars in Newfoundland to showcases at Junofest, ECMAs, CMW and NXNE, along the way winning four MusicNL Awards and three ECMA awards.
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High Rendition Jazz

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Street - 7:30pm
Saturday, June 19th - Pine Street - 6:00pm

Founded in 2008, this local band consists of eighteen talented musicians between the ages of 14 and 19, from various high schools in the Burlington, Oakville and surrounding Halton area. "High Rendition Jazz" is under the musical direction of co-directors Darryl Eaton and Dan Glowala.   In 2009, High Rendition Jazz was awarded Gold standings at both the Golden Horseshoe MusicFest and MusicFest Canada in the Instrumental Jazz Division. They repeated their gold again this year at the Golden Horseshoe MusicFest and hope to repeat at MusicFest Canada in May in Ottawa as well.   High Rendition Jazz has performed at the Oakville Waterfront Festival, the Oakville Jazz Festival, Relay for Life at Appleby College and at the City of Burlington's "Music in the Park" summer concert series.
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Jamie Flegg

Saturday, June 19th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 3:00pm

Jamie's catchy melodies, witty lyrics and incredible flow have drawn comparionis to Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz.  He has been playing since his university days, and continues to play regularly for capacity crowds.  Jamie and his band have shared the stage with Beudoin Soundclash and played at renowned venues such as the Opera House and the Supermarket. They look forward to national commercial radio compaign, summer tour and a music video.
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Jamie Stever

Friday, June 18th - Cogeco Stage - 8:15pm

Jamie became inspired to play spanish style guitar while vacationing in the south. Having already studied classical guitar technique it was an easy transition" Stever says. His music consists of lively latin rhythms, world/rock back beats and very soulful melody lines.
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Jason Collett

Friday, June 18th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 8:00pm

A fixture on Toronto's live-music circuit for two decades, Jason Collett is the wise, big-brother character in Broken Social Scene to may indie-rock fans.  His fourth album Rat a Tat Tat is his most playful, robust, and revolutionary album to date.  Though Collett is a seasoned solo artist who can captivate a soft-seater theatre with just an acoustic guitar and his stories, he knows that the key to his own artistic evolution lies in collaboration with others — especially his deepening relationship with his backing band Zeus.
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Jay Sparrow

Saturday, June 19th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 1:00pm

Jay Sparrow is a punk and a poet. He was born in the icy, northernOntario mill town of Thunder Bay yet at times can sing with the warmth and soul of a southern country gospel soloist.  With pen constantly to paper and guitar in hand Jay has recently completed The Tempest Line, the third release in his solo trilogy.  Whether playing solo with an acoustic guitar or with his full band, an eight-piece “deep roots orchestra”, Jay Sparrow always delivers with an inspired presence.
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Jill Barber

Saturday, June 19th - Cogeco Stage - 9:30pm

If you believe they don’t write songs like they used to, here is new hope for old romantics.  On her new album Chances,Canadian chanteuse Jill Barber picks up the torch where the golden age of music left off.  From the moment you hear her sultry voice on the opening title track, you are transported to another time and place. “The best songs ever written are the ones thatsomehow transcend time and fashion," says Jill.
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John & Sheila Ludgate

Saturday, June 19th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 1:00pm

Burlington-based John & Sheila Ludgate combine strong lyrics with an original, energetic, folk/roots sound.  Their award-winning mix of vocals, guitar, harmonica & bass has entertained crowds in coffee-houses, clubs and festivals throughout southern Ontario and into the Montreal area.
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Juggle Magic

Corrie is a professional juggler, champion baton twirler and an amazing magician Corrie tells funny jokes and dances around alot with participation from the audience. Check out Corrie's unique balloon sculptures and fun time face painting in the Family Zone Sunday June 20th
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Kevin Fox

Saturday, June 19th - Classical Stage at the Burlington Art Centre - 4:00pm

Four years after the release of Kevin Fox's debut album Come Alive, he returns to his exceptional talents as a singer-songwriter with the much-anticipated release of Songs for Cello and Voice.  Kevin combines his signature instrument, which he skillfully plucks, taps, and loops with his charismatic voice to create a tuneful and captivating musical tapestry.
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Koetta Black

Sunday, June 20th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 3:00pm

Koetta Black is an alt-rock band hailing from Burlington.  Since 2008, they have been writing original songs and performing at venues such as Absinthe, the Casbah, Philthy's, the Opera House and The Reverb.  Koetta Black was selected as a finalist in the 2010 Burlington Youthfest Battle of the Bands.  Koetta Black recently finished recording their first EP titled "As the World Burns" and anticipating a busy summer in 2010.
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Lighthouse

Friday, June 18th - OLG Stage - 9:30pm

Lighthouse burst on the scene in 1969 with a unique blend of rock, jazz and classical influences that defied all conventions. They took Canada by storm, receiving four successive Group of the Year Junos.  Today Lighthouse is creating the same magic with an extraordinary group of ten musicians featuring the original nucleus of Skip Prokop, Ralph Cole and Paul Hoffert, an all-star horn section with originals Russ Little and Steve Kennedy and dynamic lead vocalist Dan Clancy.
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Live How You Live

Saturday, June 19th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 6:00pm

Live How You Live's numerous awards at the 2009 Hamilton Music Awards, including 'Local Group of the Year by People’s Choice' demonstrate the love and support of their loyal fan base.  This capped off a successful year, including performances at the Horseshoe Tavern and The Edge Studios, an interview on Explore Music with Alan Cross and a number one hit with their album The Venice Sessions. Taking the old-fashioned, hard working route, LHYL continue to dig their way into the heart of the Canadian music scene. 
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Madison Violet

Sunday, June 20th - Cogeco Stage - 1:00pm

Combining the talents of accomplished songwriter/musicians Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac, No Fool For Trying, the new album from Madison Violet is a brilliant collection of catchy, heart-melting, gut-wrenching songs.  No Fool For Trying is getting rave reviews, and was nominated for JUNOs Roots & Traditional Album of the Year.
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Marianas Trench

Thursday, June 17th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 9:45pm

Drinking deep from what front man and founder Josh Ramsay jokingly refers to as “the goblet of rock” Marianas Trench delivers guitar anthems that kick loud and hard. Soaring in and around the guitar/bass/drum fury are four highly trained singers with the skill to break into a cappella flights of harmony. The result: A novel mix of brash and innocent, yearning melodicism and over-the-top rock dynamics.
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Matt Andersen

Friday, June 18th - OLG Stage - 8:00pm

New Brunswick, Canada's Matt Andersen has a larger than life showmanship that has been earning him a fervent and steadfast audience wherever he graces the stage. Matt's sprawling blues, roots and rock musical hybrid with his sorrowing and soulful voice and astonishing guitar-playing has sparked a phenomenal buzz on Canada’s East Coast and that grass roots word of mouth cannot be contained any longer!
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Melissa Bel

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Pod - 8:45pm

Melissa Bel’s voice is rich, smoky, impassioned, powerful, and has been compared to Janis Joplin, Amanda Marshall and Norah Jones. Her full length debut, Brave, was recently released physically in Europe, and worldwide on iTunes via E1 Music.
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MICHOU

Friday, June 18th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 9:00pm

Drawn together in 2007, by their love of music and a common vision to forge their own musical path, Mike Hargreaves, Sasha Appler, Ryan Frith and Stefan Cvetkovic formed MICHOU. Displaying a refreshingly light-hearted outlook and not taking themselves too seriously, the Windsor-bred quartet adopted the slogan “It’s Nice to Michou,” embracing a fun-loving approach to everything they do.
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Moneen

Sunday, June 20th - OLG Stage - 2:00pm

Though Moneen's fourth full-length offering The World I Want To Leave Behind features a number of “firsts" there’s still plenty of “jump-off-the-wall” jamming to be found, it’s clear Moneen have truly invested themselves into this offering.  The foiling of new mentalities with old mannerisms is what makes The World I Want To Leave Behind such a culmination of creativity for Moneen, though the journey isn’t ending anytime soon.
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Mr. Something Something

Saturday, June 19th - Ontario Pod - 1:15pm
Saturday, June 19th - Ontario Pod - 2:30pm
Saturday, June 19th - Ontario Pod - 3:45pm

Mr. Something Something has built its reputation on high-energy interactive live shows and is becoming increasingly known for its green politics and ‘dancefloor activism’. To emphasize the importance of audience participation and draw attention to sustainability issues, the Toronto collective has put together Canada’s first pedal powered sound system, the SoundCycle.
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Music By Jake

Sunday, June 20th - Family Zone - 3:00pm
Sunday, June 20th - Family Zone - 1:00pm

You know you’re at a "Jake" show when you find yourself riding in a square-wheeled truck, following the adventures of a brave flea, and then trying out a little hula dancing…  and that’s just the grownups! Meet Juno nominee Jake Differ, whose musical, funny and highly interactive live performances have delighted family audiences all across Canada for many years.  See you at the show… and don’t forget your hula skirt!
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Nate Daniels

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Pod - 5:15pm

Melancholic, misanthropic, and mindful are just a few words to describe the music of Nate Daniels, a B.C transplant in Toronto. Balancing the scales of deep regret and genuine foresight, Daniels lyrics hit you hard where it hurts and then compassionately lift you up. It is not often in the music industry that an artist is able to combine strength, vulnerability, and universal appeal in the way that Daniels is now doing. He, along with his band (Caitlin Grieve Kyle Textiera, Matt, Jesse O'brien are truly a force you will want to tap into.   Caitlin Grieve is a graduate of Nelson High School and Kyle Textiera is a Central grad.   http://www.myspace.com/natedanielsband
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New York Dolls

Saturday, June 19th - OLG Stage - 3:30pm

The New York Dolls created punk rock before there was a term for it.  One of the most influential groups of the early '70's, the Dolls laid the groundwork for punk and glam rock and influenced countless bands from London to New York. Although they self-destructed quickly, the their two albums remained two of the most popular cult records in rock & roll history.  The current line-up includes vocalist  David Johansen and guitarist Sylvain Sylvain.  This is what you need to know — the New York Dolls were the first and the best, and that hasn’t changed.    
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Ninth Line

Saturday, June 19th - Elgin Pod - 1:30pm
Saturday, June 19th - Elgin Pod - 2:45pm
Saturday, June 19th - Elgin Pod - 4:00pm

Ninth Line is an exciting, energetic fiddle group, a traditional celtic sound, with a modern twist.  They will surely delight any audience with their fiery 'barn-burners' and toe tapping reels.  Hailing from London, Ninth Line has amazed audiences from Toronto to Guelph, Ninth Line is a toe-tapping, knee slapping, good time for the whole family.
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Old Man Luedecke

Saturday, June 19th - Cogeco Stage - 3:45pm

Old Man Luedecke, is one of Canada’s best loved and most intriguing roots singer-songwriters.His memorable melodies, poetic sense and easy charisma appeal to a new generation and anyone searching for new growth from old roots.  His uncliched banjo playing sparkles beautifully and dynamically. This coupled with his thumping foot creates a complete sound.
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Paula Gardin

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Pod - 3:00pm

Jazz singer-songwriter, Oakville resident, recently released a mostly originally CD. She is known throughout the community for performing at numerous charitable events as well as the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival. Her CD is receiving critical acclaim worldwide and two of her original compositions have been licensed for distribution in Asia.
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Practically Hip

Thursday, June 17th - OLG Stage - 10:00pm

Practically Hip is the most sought after " Tragically Hip "  Tribute / Clone Acts in Ontario and the U.S.  Frontman Dean aka. " Gordie ", has made the Tragically Hip material possible.  He not only resembles the Hip's Gord Downie, he has a voice almost identical, along with all the crazy antics and stories for which Downie is known for.  They have also played numerous festivals with Colin James, Jeff Healy, Big Wreck, Kim Mitchell,opening for Tom Wilson, as well as being his back up band for the evening.
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Princess Tiana

Meet Princess Tiana, the newest Disney Princess. She will be visiting the Family Zone on Saturday to have her picture taken with her adoring fans.
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Quadrafonics

Saturday, June 19th - Cogeco Stage - 7:00pm

The Quadrafonics put a modern touch on the raw sound of classic small-group funk and jazz-funk, like you might hear from artists like Freddie Hubbard, The Meters, or early-70’s era Herbie Hancock.  A hiphop influence is noticeable in the emphasis on heavy backbeats, the use of turntables, and a spirit of rampant collaboration. 
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Redman Live

Friday, June 18th - Pine Pod - 7:30pm

Redman Live is a country/rock duo with piano, guitar and lots of fabulous harmonies. They blend well known cover songs with their own original material for a one of a kind show. Performing together for over 15 years, their heartfelt songs and upbeat personalities make them a crowd favourite.  
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ReptileParty.com

Reptile Rob is back, and so are his friends! Visit the Family Zone on Saturday to check out the reptile action!
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Royal Wood

Saturday, June 19th - Cogeco Stage - 8:00pm

The sweet melancholy of loves lost and found diffuses throughout Royal Wood's two full-length albums and now two EPs, including the celebrated 2007 release A Good Enough Day, which brought rave reviews, international radio play, multiple European and US tours, and a recent sold-out appearance in Toronto.   Royal Wood is an artist whose time is at hand to be heard.
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San Sebastian

Friday, June 18th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 8:00pm

With a recent nomination for "Best New Band" at the 2009 Hamilton Music Awards, San Sebastian (formerly know as PUMPS) is just getting started.  Five close friends & brothers, from the Hamilton music scene came together in 2008 to lay down the foundations of a rock n' roll band.  In the span of a little over a year, San Sebastian has played a slew of music venues, built a strong & loyal suppot base and secured a spot on MUCH's disBand.
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Selkie

Saturday, June 19th - OLG Stage - 7:00pm

Selkie is a fun-loving, acoustic based Celtic trio that has been exciting audiences around Ontario for the past 12 years. The harmonic combinat ion of  voices, along with melodic picking on the mandolin, lends itself to a unique and energetic retelling of both traditional and contemporary Celtic and Maritime music. It is easy for the audience to see that the band is having fun up on stage, and this energy is always infectious. A good time is inevitable.
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Sho, Mo and the Monkey Bunch

Saturday, June 19th - Family Zone - 3:00pm
Saturday, June 19th - Family Zone - 1:00pm

SHO, MO and the MONKEY BUNCH are comic genius Shoshana Sperling, musician/songwriter Maury LaFoy and their musical friends – and they are here to change the way that you think of children’s music!  Playing with a variety of musical stylings the MONKEY BUNCH engage kids with musicality and humour, while imparting fun but important educational messages about the environment.  This high-energy concert will have your kids dancing, rushing the stage and going BANANAS! 
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Small Potatoes

Sunday, June 20th - Family Zone - 4:00pm
Sunday, June 20th - Family Zone - 2:00pm

As a member of iconic Canadian musical comedy trio The Arrogant Worms, Chris Patterson has been making people of all ages dance and laugh for many years.  Now Chris has his very own solo album called Small Potatoes and it’s all for kids.  Chris’ catchy songs go from pop to rock to hip hop to opera to everywhere in between.  No matter what the style though - they are always fun.  So if you’re a Small Potato who is SuperFunCrazyRidiculous, make sure you Dance Dance Dance.
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Sound One

Saturday, June 19th - Elgin Pod - 7:15pm
Saturday, June 19th - Elgin Pod - 8:30pm
Saturday, June 19th - Elgin Pod - 9:45pm

Sound One play Ska the way it was done 50 years ago, with heart and soul. No gimmicks, it's all about playing as hot as they can and avoiding the tired "Ska" cliches and format. They bring you back to a time where horn sections were applauded and heavy groove carried a sense of pride. Performing originals and covers from the golden age of the genre, you’re guaranteed nostalgia with a youthful twist.
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Still Avenue

Sunday, June 20th - OLG Stage - 1:00pm

Still Avenue (formerly Red Roses Black) is as rock, as pop gets. Heavy guitars and huge drums accented by endearingly hooky melodic vocals that leave their mark on you long after the last note rings out. Energy and passion are key words to describe Still Avenue's live show built on the foundation of well-crafted and timeless songs. Hot out of the gates and hot on the heels of todays top bands; Still Avenue is definitely on the rise and ready for the next level.
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Strange Potatoes

Sunday, June 20th - Elgin Pod - 1:30pm
Sunday, June 20th - Elgin Pod - 4:00pm
Sunday, June 20th - Elgin Pod - 2:45pm

Strange Potatoes is a multi-talented group that strive to become their vision of the ultimate Canadian party band!  They embrace a wide variety of musical styles and origins and take the stage to wrap them all up in one big flannel blanket of fun.
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Sunday Funday 1pm-5pm

Sunday, June 20th - Pine Street - 1:00pm

An afternoon of family fun featuring entertainers from Zero Gravity. Try interactive drumming with Charlie Cooley's DrumEnergy, play floorball with COACHDEPOT meet the home visit pets from the Burlington Humane Society and enjoy a light lunch on one of the neighbouring patios. 
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Susanne Low & The Vibes

Sunday, June 20th - Pine Pod - 4:15pm

Fresh from a tour of the Caribbean, Susanne and her band bring the best in world music to Burlington with their entertaining mix of music, designed to have you dancing in the street!  
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Suzanne Brown

Saturday, June 19th - Pine Street - 8:30pm

To Suzanne, music is an expression of joy. Singing professionally since she was sixteen, Suzanne has performed with artists like Michael Burgess, Ronnie Prophet and The Chain Gang.  Her vocal styling and sense of improvisation combine with a tempting taste of Gershwin, setting the mood for An American In Paris.
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Tara Oram

Sunday, June 20th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 3:45pm

All of Tara's hard work is finally paying off. Her efforts on Canadian Idol and The Tara Diaries have led to the exciting next chapter in her adventure, the release of her free, fun and uplifting debut album Chasing The Sun.  The album earned Tara a Juno nomination and the Rising Star Award at the CCMAs in 2009.
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The Abrams Brothers

Saturday, June 19th - Cogeco Stage - 2:00pm

Fourth-generation musicians with musical roots reaching back to their great-grandparents, The Abrams Brothers grew up playing music in an atmosphere where generation-spanning family musical collaborations are practically tradition. This young, Ontario-based Americana/Bluegrass band pairs a rich musical background with a youthful exuberance.
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The Ascot Royals

Saturday, June 19th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 8:00pm

Think about why you really like a band. Think about how many times their songs were stuck in your head.The Ascot Royals will be one of those bands. With confidently blending their North American Groove and their British Rock influences and adding contagious energy and lighthearted live performances.
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The Back Bone Beat

Friday, June 18th - Ontario Pod - 7:00pm
Friday, June 18th - Ontario Pod - 8:15pm
Friday, June 18th - Ontario Pod - 9:30pm

The BackBone Beat -- Funky soul with a mix of rock and blues since May of 2009.The Backbone Beat was built out of an inspiration to take a style and shape it around what they knew --  soul, rock, blues, and funk -- Build on a groove, but avoid overstating a hook. After a year of working with the idea,  they were able to expand their thoughts with the addition of new mambers --- taking the sound from a meager 3 piece to a gritty, full funk orchestra.
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The Barettas

Saturday, June 19th - OLG Stage - 1:00pm

Recently celebrating their 2nd anniversary, The Barrettas received a 2009 Hamilton Music Award nomination for New Group of the Year.  This 3-girl outfit based in Hamilton/Burlington play a fusion of garage/surf rock with blues overstones, which has begun to attract notice from music press on both sides of the border.  SPIN.com recently remaked, "Bluesey power-trio rock and '90s riot grrrl snarl - why didn't anyone think of this before?"
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The Bee's Knees

Saturday, June 19th - Family Zone - 2:00pm
Saturday, June 19th - Family Zone - 4:00pm

The Bee's Knees took flight in 2006 when sisters Andie Duncan and Cyndi Duncan-Lumsden came together to write and produce their first cd entitled "What's the Buzz!". With multiple awards under their wings and a 2010 JUNO Nomination for Children's Album of the Year, The Bee's Knees has quickly become one of Canada's most musically accomplished bands making records for children today.The Bee's Knees write songs that inspire and entertain children, while engaging their parents at the same time.
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The Bluesers

Saturday, June 19th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 2:00pm

In 2009, The Bluesers won 1st place in the CBC Galaxie Rising Star contest at the Mount Tremblant Blues Festival, part of the prizes includes a performance time at this renowed Festival in 2010.  Fronted by two talented 17-year olds, they've had the opportunity to meet and play for various musicians including B.B. King, Phil Guy, Dr. John, Willie Big Eyes Smith, Pinetop Perkins, Hubert Sumlin and Stu Heydon. Time will tell what the future holds for these promising  young musicians.
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The Diodes

Saturday, June 19th - OLG Stage - 2:00pm

The Diodes were part of the first wave of international Punk bands to surface in 1976. Their appearance supporting the Talking Heads, January 1977, at Ontario College of Art is legendary in the development of the alternative music scene in Toronto and in Canada. High decibel, high energy with aggressive guitars and swirling melodic vocalsŠhere are all the elements you will hear as the original 1977 line up of Paul Robinson, John Catto, Ian Mackay and John Hamilton embark on their first tour in 30 years.
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The Dirt Dogs

Friday, June 18th - Elgin Pod - 7:15pm
Friday, June 18th - Elgin Pod - 8:30pm
Friday, June 18th - Elgin Pod - 9:45pm

A band for every party! Get up and dance because that is what we're all about. Ron McEwan, Allan Langvee, Scott Keillor, Owen Cordingley and Heiki Tamm make up the Dirtdogs who got their start playing gigs for hockey (Bulldogs - hence the name!) and soccer team fundraising events for local Burlington teams. The band recently completed their first original recording of "Take it Slow" and are working on their 1st CD.
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The Irish Descendants

Saturday, June 19th - OLG Stage - 8:00pm

Since their formation in 1990, The Irish Descendants have garnered a loyal fan base in their native Canada, and captured the attention of an ever-growing international audience. The band’s award winning recordings range from lilting ballads to toe-tapping reels, and their high energy, humorous live performances have made them a popular attraction at home and abroad.
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The Ize

Friday, June 18th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 7:00pm

In the summer of 2009, four effervescent young men decided to combine their musical prowess. Under the name "Something Social" they recorded songs, and played shows which garnered them a cult following. Sadly, school would hurl them into hiatus. Nothing but time holding them apart, they continued to write throughout the year with high hopes of reuniting in the summer. And so, in 2010, with the addition of a new member, and a brand new sound, it seemed fitting to assume a new name. Thus, The Ize were born.
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The Red Peppers Dixieland Jazz Band

Sunday, June 20th - Ontario Pod - 2:30pm
Sunday, June 20th - Ontario Pod - 3:45pm
Sunday, June 20th - Ontario Pod - 1:15pm

Hot sounds, fun music for all occasions.  The Red Peppers bring along classic jazz in the style of Armstrong, Beiderbecke, Condon, and others.  It's hard to keep those feet from tappin'.  
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The Trews

Friday, June 18th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 9:30pm

The Trews didn’t set out to make an acoustic record, nor did it come about by accident.  Those who know the band a little will know them as an electrifying and electrified rock band; those who know them well know their acoustic side, long a staple in the live set but less heard on album. Friends and Total Strangers is the result of a recording that demanded to exhibit other colours of The Trews’ broad artistic palette.
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Tim Chaisson and Morning Fold

Friday, June 18th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 7:00pm

The word ‘prodigy’ identifies the refinement of capacity, spirit and creativity. It’s a term that singer/songwriter Tim Chaisson is too courteous to use on himself, yet the singular descriptive perfectly befits the exceptional musical endowments of this PEI native.  With the release of Broken Hearted Beat, Chaisson has more than 17 industry awards or nominations including P.E.I. Music Awards and an East Coast Music Award nomination for Best Pop Recording.
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Tinkerbell (Faith,Trust and Pixie Dust)

Sunday, June 20th - Family Zone - 5:00pm

Tinkerbell has arrived and the journey of fun begins! As the tale unfolds Tink tells in her own words the magic of how she helped Wendy, John, Micheal and the Lost Boys escape from the wicked Captain Hook!  Tink will sing her favourite songs in a wonderful performance for your family and guests to watch. 
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Treasa Levasseur

Friday, June 18th - OLG Stage - 7:00pm

Treasa Levasseur has a big fat mouth and she's not afraid to use it.  Blending old school rhythm and blues grooves with a songwriting ethic that comes from years of playing folk music, Treasa's music is smart, sexy, sassy and soulful.  In 2010, she was nominated for a JUNO for Best Blues Album for her critically acclaimed album, LOW FIDELITY.  In 2010, Low Fidelity will be released in the USA,  the band is heading to Memphis to make a recording at the legendary Royal Studios, and Treasa and the Daily Special will hit the road stateside.
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Tropical Daze

Sunday, June 20th - Pine Pod - 1:45pm
Sunday, June 20th - Pine Pod - 3:00pm

Tropical Daze performs all your summertime favourites keeping the emphasis on 'FUN'! With songs from the Beach Boys. Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Kenny Chesney and more...Tropical Daze uses state of the art sound and harmonizing technologies to faithfully reproduce the sound and feel of the original hits with amazing accuracy!  
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Two Crown King

Saturday, June 19th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 9:00pm

Two Crown King is a band.  This six piece collective fuses elements of Soul and Funk, while maintaining a focus on the fundamental story telling techniques of early Hip Hop. Taking inspiration from a variety of musical genres, Two Crown King cultivate a sound that is saturated with insightful lyrics, melodic hooks and solid grooves.  The diverse musical backgrounds and showmanship of each band member contributes to their distinctsound and their infectious live shows.    
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USS

Sunday, June 20th - OLG Stage - 3:45pm

Fronted by master craftsman Ash Boo-Schultz(vocals, guitar and ehru) and turntablist hype man extraordinaire Human Kebab, this Toronto based duo demonstrate a remarkable proficiency for erupting dance floors and eliciting widespread audience sing a longs.
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We Are Bravest

Thursday, June 17th - ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stage - 7:00pm

It’s the mission of Burlington's own We are Bravest to win over more fans in Halton, and then aim for the rest of the country.  As winners of Metroland's Best of the West battle of the bands, they are well on their way.  This pop/rock/indie band recently finished a month long tour is grateful to the support of the 905.
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WEBB

Saturday, June 19th - Burlington Hyundai Community Stage - 7:00pm

Like many other Canadian rock bands, WEBB is better known in other parts of the world than here at home.  California-based Worldsings.com lists WEBB song 'Get Out' at No. 22 as voted by their worldwide membership.  WEBB's music is a blend of great Canadian rock influences from the last thirty years. Keeping busy by writing new songs, recording them, but what they love most is playing them live - the more people in the crowd the more fun it is.
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Zero Gravity

Performing as part of Sunday Funday from 1pm-5pm. Zero Gravity Circus is a full service creative circus production house and agency. Fifteen years experience and an extensive talent roster allow us the freedom and flexibility to bring to life an inestimable variety of breath-taking circus entertainment shows. Zero Gravity Circus provides indoor & outdoor quality entertainment around the world for all seasons. Roaming interactive characters, solo or group performances or full scale productions, we offer shows of all shapes and sizes.
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