OUR 2023 LINE-UP!
Sat Sept. 23rd 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat Sept. 23rd 2 - 6 p.m.
WHO'S PLAYING - 2023 HEADLINERS at Schneider Haus KW Collective Band - 4:15 - 6:00 KW Collective Band has its roots in acoustic & electric rock ‘n blues, performing exciting originals and covers of fan favourites. Crowds have enjoyed KWCB’s joyous love of performing and musicianship that they have shared in more gigs than they can count over 10+ years of performing together. www.facebook.com/KWCollectiveBand QUORUM - 2:00 - 3:30 Uber talented and fan-faves at the Kitchener Market, Zaz Bistro, and countless jams across the tri-cities. Quorum is Barb & Peter Beacham. Classic Rock with killer harmonies and rippin' acoustic guitar! Follow Quorum for upcoming performances. AROUND THE SCHNEIDER CREEK NEIGHBOURHOOD Richard Anthony Richard Anthony is a local singer song writer who was born and raised in Kitchener. Richard has been involved in the local music scene for over 10 years and has been involved in several different music projects and worked with other local musicians including: Ken Brown, Johnny Stuart, Tyson Webb and members of Jackets and Zuffalo. Richard often draws comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan regarding his song writing and singing style. Outside of music Richard works for the Canadian Mental Health Association as a mental health and addictions support worker. Caliban Strange Caliban Strange is an original Canadian band made up of MC Church and Roland Hofer AKA ‘The Doctor’. Together, they produce tasty musical morsels for the discriminating palette. Their music is indy-alternative with deep science and multi-dimensional themes. They never forget to laugh as they irreverently board their intergalactic time machine and travel back to the 80s. Caliban Strange invents their own instruments, starting with the Sound Cannon, the Infinity Bow, the Concert Hat, and the patent pending Solar Amplifier. Follow the Strange Michael Kelly Cavan Michael Kelly Cavan is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, born in Ireland who found his love for music singer and playing in the Irish pub scene. He has graced the stages of Massey Hall, the El Mocambo, the Horseshoe Tavern, Hughs Room. He has released 5 CD's to date and is working on a new one ! He currently performs throughout Southwestern Ontario. With his singing, playing, storytelling, lyrical tenor voice and gentle wit, Michael continues to provide heartwarming and foot-tapping entertainment wherever he finds a stage. |
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Jack Cooper
Jack Cooper is a Canadian/American artist who grew up to admire the cerebral songwriters (Paul Simon, David Byrne, Tom Waits), the seminal songwriters of the British New Wave (Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Graham Parker), the musically adventurous songwriters (Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder), the California sound (Jackson Browne, Christine McVie) and the Beatles plus everyone influenced by the Beatles.
After spending numerous years hanging around folk clubs and releasing two singer-songwriter CDs incorporating elements of folk and classic singer-songwriters, Jack has recently started to fuse his songs with Baritone Horn (his first love) and other British Brass Band instruments (Tenor Horn, Tuba).
David Lee Broth
A timeless performance of love songs about soup.
David Lee Broth is the musical alter-ego of performance maker, writer, and producer Ben Gorodetsky. He's the director and host of award-winning, interdisciplinary variety show Pinch Cabaret. His performance work has been presented by The Art Gallery of Ontario, Movement Research at Judson Church, The Tank NYC, CAFKA, Mile Zero Dance, The Guelph Dance Festival, Hillside Fest, Guelph Dance Festival, and SpringWorks. He is the former Associate Artistic Director of Rapid Fire Theatre and has performed, taught, and directed improvisation in Atlanta, Detroit, Austin, Philadelphia, NYC, LA, Reunion Island, Vienna, Ljubljana, Montreal, Toronto, Yellowknife, Calgary, and Vancouver. Ben teaches digital video and public speaking at UWaterloo.
Sammy Duke
Sammy Duke is an unmistakable presence the moment he starts performing. Known for his multi-instrumental abilities, this "troubadour prog-rock[er]" (No Depression) enchants audiences with his infectious live energy, charming wit, and thought-provoking folk-fusion music. “And if you're still not convinced, Duke's bluesy voice will get you." (CBC Music)
Explore Trio
Originally 3 guitar players (Anthony Stewart, Jesse Cook and Kyle House) that met at the boathouse open mic. We now play musical chairs with our instruments switching back and forth from bass, drums and guitar while taking turns on lead vocals and back up harmonies. We explore multiple genres from rock, blues, reggae, jazz and funk etc. Often joined by musical friends most notably Joe Dublanski on Saxophone.
Floating Widget
Co-Founding Widget and multi instrumentalist Kevin Grossi will be playing with Les Starkey joined by Whistle player James Stockton and of course renowned Irish performer and vocalist Brian Crozier - FLOATING WIDGETS - Live at 111 Peter St. 3 - 4 p.m.
Floating Widget has been on the Irish Traditional scene since the late 90s. Les Starkey is one of the founding members of Floating Widgets and has been sharing his passion for the Irish drum for over 33 years. Les and penny whistle expert Egan Baird who is experienced in the Trad scene in SW Ontario as well as the East Coast and Ireland will be joined by well known local Irish Singer Brian Crozier. An amazing combination of Irish Tradition!
Brent Hagerman & The Passive Resistors
Skilled songster and reggae historian Brent Hagerman tends to start bands when he hears a really good record.
His new acoustic project, the Passive Resistors (the name is both a play on Gandhi’s political strategy and an electrical component used in instrument amplification), has as its sonic touchstone Willie Nelson’s Teatro, a Danial Lanois-produced tour de force that cradles Nelson’s outlaw songwriting in a Latin-inspired rhythmic hip hug. Always keen to stride across multiple genres, Hagerman’s songs for the Passive Resistors include nods to the rebel folk and bluegrass side of country (Doc Watson, Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Crooked Still, Spirit Family Reunion), the rural side of blues (Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Bukka White), the roots side of ska and reggae (The Wailers, The Maytals, The Specials), the alternative side of rock (Tom Waits, The Clash, Violent Femmes, The Pogues, The Sadies), and the songcraft side of Americana (Jason Isbell, Steve Earle, Fred Eaglesmith).
Based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, the band consists of Hagerman (vocals, acoustic and slide guitar), Gianni Salvador (bass, vocals, chirango, cuatro, requinto), Tony Burke (mandolin, accordion), and Michael Faiella (drums, vocals). They are in the process of recording their debut which will feature a Tom Petty-ish love letter to the music of the 20th century (“Hand on the Needle”), a raucous Spanish-tinged ode to all liquor except one (“Malt Liquor”), a wheel-on-fire ska powerhouse (“Scandalous”), a measured assessment of boorish celebrities (“Flat Black Duo Jet”), and a Teatro-worthy ballad to a lost childhood home (“Blues for East Saint John”).
Halloween Animals
Halloween Animals is a mosaic of overflowing harmony and texture.
Rooted in the time-honoured arrangement of bass (Bensen Carter), drums (Thomas Laughton) and guitars (Andrew Laughton and Elliot Anton), the band’s tight yet expansive sound lies in its interlocking counterpoint of violin (Lauren Taylor) and cello (Morgan Lovell) and lush six-part vocal harmonies.
Named after their childhood memories of pretending to be cats, bats and wolves, the heartbeat of Halloween Animals is an ageless imagination shared by six close friends and the music that flows from it.
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band are a new alt-country/folk group that focuses on both original music and covers. The band consists of Eric Jackson (lead vocals), Jake Marsky (lead guitar), and Tyler Craig (mandolin/banjo) and includes session musicians on bass, background vocals, and drums!
Based out of Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band writes songs about current world issues, real-life experiences, and good times. With strong vocals and highlights of mandolin, banjo, and classic guitar riffs, their music combines the best of country, folk, and easy-listening.
Eric is a Métis artist who is passionate about connecting with his indigenous heritage, and remains active in the community.
Just John
Just John has been involved in music since the age of eight, starting out on the accordion he quickly learned the basic rudiments of music. After five years of accordion he started to take up guitar after listening and growing up with the sounds of the Beatles. John has performed with Rock n Roll bands for over 35 years, touring across the country and also playing local pubs and events.
As of the last five years John has taken up a solo show playing acoustic guitar and singing, playing a wide genre of music including country, reggae, folk, pop and rock. With syncopated rhythm guitar and an inviting voice John has structured a repertoire to try and please the audience he performs for, “ It always gives me great pleasure to see people tapping there feet and singing along.”
This is my first time playing the Schneider Creek porch party and I’m very honoured to have been selected for this event, looking forward to see everybody there, Cheers !
Johnny & JP
Sandy MacDonald
Bringing the banjo to Schneider Creek Porch Party. With Geoff Steinberg on guitar. Some originals, some Grateful Dead, Dylan, The Band, Sublime, Pearl Jam, Jimmy Cliff, etc. 139 Peter St. (Near the bridge). 5PM - 6PM
The Redneck Poets
Going back 9 years, this group of misfits have been wandering in and out of the weekly Thursday night open Jams at Falls Road Pub in Kitchener and TWB Brewery on Mill St., delighting fine beer-drinking folks with their songs! . . . The group is roughly 5 - 10 on any given night . . . but before us have come a legend of 100's of musicians . . many local, and some travellers . . . always a mash up . . . It's a lot of frickin' fun playing music that you love with people who are willing to support you and help you learn - - For the Porch Party, we'll jam out some favourites of late - - your'e in for a musical treat with a mix-up of classic song favourites - - from The Grateful Dead, The Band, Dylan, John Prine, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, CCR, Dr. Hook, Marshall Tucker Band, Darius Rucker, Nancy Sinatra, Tom Petty, and Cat Stevens, plus some good ole' crow medicine. We're an awful lot of pickers and strummers, with every string we could find . . . - - A show not to be missed - - Look for the green tents on Bruder Ave. and COME SING ALONG WITH US !!! - the more the merrier.
Richard Reinhardt
Richard is playing with The Redneck Poets at 50 Bruder Ave. from 2:00 - 3:00 and again from 4:00 - 5:00
Russell Scott
A singer/songwriter and best-selling author who grew up in Thunder Bay, now living Kitchener, Ontario. His performances harken the spirit of Gordon Lightfoot with the finger-style expertise of Bruce Cockburn, his lyrics often standing alone as pure poetry. Listening to him is like taking a deep dive into clear refreshing northern lake, his compositions like autumn leafs revealing the variegated beauty within us, hidden under the normal display we present to the world. Drawing from folk, blues, ragtime and jazz influences he sings love songs to lovers, fathers, the homeless, the earth, laborers, elders, daughters, etc. His irrepressible quirky endearing spirit often surfacing with unusual stories and songs entitled “Barbed Wire Knickers” and “The Noise”. He has performed on stages at the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival, the Newmarket and Calgary Folk Festivals, Hugh’s Room and his song “Hardpan” garnered a special performance for “Songwriters United” at the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. He often performs as father/son duo with his Jon Scott on keyboards and harmony. Proceeds from the sales of his CD “Sweet Leela” go to support local social justice causes.
SONIC UKE ENSEMBLE
Emerging from the ukulele sub-culture of southern Ontario, the Sonic Uke Ensemble is a group of seasoned players that came together during the Covid lockdowns of 2021. Their video performances - showcasing their unique blend of vintage and more-contemporary material, served with a few laughs - have been entertaining thousands of viewers on-line. Their live shows are delighting audiences with their ukulele skills and vocal arrangements, along with a few surprises!
Jeremy Szoka
Jeremy is a local singer/songwriter and music. His music is a mix of folk and punk, sounding like no other! He is currently working on a new album and cannot wait to get it out there. It is completely different from the rest of his work and is taking his music in a new direction. Jeremy was born in Calgary, Alberta, but moved all over Canada during his early stages of life. He's lived in Halifax and even Texas for a short while!
Henry Taylor & The Long Horse Rangers
Henry Taylor is a Kitchener-Waterloo-based singer/songwriter with folk rock songs that are both timely and timeless, resonating with perspective, depth, and an easy complexity. Over the course of his career, Henry has played some of the most iconic music venues in Toronto, including the Mod Club, Lee's Palace, the El Mocambo, the Dakota Tavern, the Cameron House, and the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern. His fifth studio album, 'Good to See You', was released in May 2022 and featured on CKWR 98.5 and Jeff Woods Radio's Records and Rockstars Episode 140. Now a member of the Tennessee Songwriter's Association International, Henry is co-writing with established Nashville songwriters, including Corey Lee Barker, Mark Barnowski, and Richard Test.
Tea for Two - Paul Morris & Brad McEwen
Also members of Tea for Three with Gwen Potter as well as the band Tethera. The repertoire is traditional folk music mostly from England, but with lots of tunes from France, Belgium, Scotland, Canada, Scandinavia and anywhere else as long as they like it and it fits.
Paul Morris plays melodeon (button accordion and Brad McEwen plays cittern (mandolin on steroids). With Tethera and other configurations, they have performed at folk festivals and events all across Ontario and in the UK.
TEA FOR THREE/TETHERA
https://www.facebook.com/Tethera-670327189683122
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72a2MGDbGhY
Johnny (Legkicks) Stuart
Johnny is playing with Richard Anthony from 4:00 - 5:00 at 15 Bruder Ave.
My name is John Stuart. I write/sing and do a mean live performance. I am a husband and father. I love life. I feel the need to explore it to the fullest. In between anthems I like the sounds of melodies and thunderous beats. Breaking my back till the blood stops flowing. Singing the chorus's the way I damn well want to! Let's all rock together!
https://soundcloud.com/johnny-cat-stuart
Gary Toms
Gary Toms is a reggae-blues artist who puts 60s and 70s classics through their paces. He covers a wide range of obscure and not so obscure songs ranging from bands like The Kinks to Taj Mahal.
His intensity shows a true love for the music. Hitting the stage this spring in Costa Rica, he’s ready to take his music to the streets- scratch that- porches.
Janine Toms (aka J9)
The finest ukulele songstress in all of Kitchener-Waterloo; sharing the set with her dad Gary Toms, Janine will croon some mighty fine tunes at 115 Peter St. from 2:00 - 3:00.
Andy Kennedy
How does one describe Andy? He is incredibly talented and delivers classic rock and Irish folk songs with INTENSITY - - he is incredibly entertaining. Andy opens the show with Gary Toms and J9 at 115 Peter St. from 2:00 - 3:00
Scott Wicken
Scott Wicken is a singer/songwriter and spoken word artist based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Originally, he performed spoken word poetry at festivals, in bars, art galleries and coffeeshops in Ontario, BC, Northwest Territories and Alberta. He transitioned into songwriting in the early '90's and it took over his creative output so that now he has 100's of songs. They tend to be lyric driven, and are accompanied by Wicken's deft finger-style guitar. Wicken is a skilled performer who balances serious social songs, with heartfelt ballads, and irreverent comedy, all with wordplay that can be dazzling. He also dabbles in video, drawing mandalas, photography and web design.
Zook & Boots
Zook & Boots are Christen Latham and Simon Lewis, a singer-songwriting duo from the Kitchener-Waterloo area who play original songs and a selection of covers. They are best known for their harmonious melodies and their fun filled live shows. After working together for only a short time, Z&Bs have played many venues across southern Ontario as well as many charity and private events.
Jack Cooper is a Canadian/American artist who grew up to admire the cerebral songwriters (Paul Simon, David Byrne, Tom Waits), the seminal songwriters of the British New Wave (Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Graham Parker), the musically adventurous songwriters (Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder), the California sound (Jackson Browne, Christine McVie) and the Beatles plus everyone influenced by the Beatles.
After spending numerous years hanging around folk clubs and releasing two singer-songwriter CDs incorporating elements of folk and classic singer-songwriters, Jack has recently started to fuse his songs with Baritone Horn (his first love) and other British Brass Band instruments (Tenor Horn, Tuba).
David Lee Broth
A timeless performance of love songs about soup.
David Lee Broth is the musical alter-ego of performance maker, writer, and producer Ben Gorodetsky. He's the director and host of award-winning, interdisciplinary variety show Pinch Cabaret. His performance work has been presented by The Art Gallery of Ontario, Movement Research at Judson Church, The Tank NYC, CAFKA, Mile Zero Dance, The Guelph Dance Festival, Hillside Fest, Guelph Dance Festival, and SpringWorks. He is the former Associate Artistic Director of Rapid Fire Theatre and has performed, taught, and directed improvisation in Atlanta, Detroit, Austin, Philadelphia, NYC, LA, Reunion Island, Vienna, Ljubljana, Montreal, Toronto, Yellowknife, Calgary, and Vancouver. Ben teaches digital video and public speaking at UWaterloo.
Sammy Duke
Sammy Duke is an unmistakable presence the moment he starts performing. Known for his multi-instrumental abilities, this "troubadour prog-rock[er]" (No Depression) enchants audiences with his infectious live energy, charming wit, and thought-provoking folk-fusion music. “And if you're still not convinced, Duke's bluesy voice will get you." (CBC Music)
Explore Trio
Originally 3 guitar players (Anthony Stewart, Jesse Cook and Kyle House) that met at the boathouse open mic. We now play musical chairs with our instruments switching back and forth from bass, drums and guitar while taking turns on lead vocals and back up harmonies. We explore multiple genres from rock, blues, reggae, jazz and funk etc. Often joined by musical friends most notably Joe Dublanski on Saxophone.
Floating Widget
Co-Founding Widget and multi instrumentalist Kevin Grossi will be playing with Les Starkey joined by Whistle player James Stockton and of course renowned Irish performer and vocalist Brian Crozier - FLOATING WIDGETS - Live at 111 Peter St. 3 - 4 p.m.
Floating Widget has been on the Irish Traditional scene since the late 90s. Les Starkey is one of the founding members of Floating Widgets and has been sharing his passion for the Irish drum for over 33 years. Les and penny whistle expert Egan Baird who is experienced in the Trad scene in SW Ontario as well as the East Coast and Ireland will be joined by well known local Irish Singer Brian Crozier. An amazing combination of Irish Tradition!
Brent Hagerman & The Passive Resistors
Skilled songster and reggae historian Brent Hagerman tends to start bands when he hears a really good record.
His new acoustic project, the Passive Resistors (the name is both a play on Gandhi’s political strategy and an electrical component used in instrument amplification), has as its sonic touchstone Willie Nelson’s Teatro, a Danial Lanois-produced tour de force that cradles Nelson’s outlaw songwriting in a Latin-inspired rhythmic hip hug. Always keen to stride across multiple genres, Hagerman’s songs for the Passive Resistors include nods to the rebel folk and bluegrass side of country (Doc Watson, Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Crooked Still, Spirit Family Reunion), the rural side of blues (Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Bukka White), the roots side of ska and reggae (The Wailers, The Maytals, The Specials), the alternative side of rock (Tom Waits, The Clash, Violent Femmes, The Pogues, The Sadies), and the songcraft side of Americana (Jason Isbell, Steve Earle, Fred Eaglesmith).
Based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, the band consists of Hagerman (vocals, acoustic and slide guitar), Gianni Salvador (bass, vocals, chirango, cuatro, requinto), Tony Burke (mandolin, accordion), and Michael Faiella (drums, vocals). They are in the process of recording their debut which will feature a Tom Petty-ish love letter to the music of the 20th century (“Hand on the Needle”), a raucous Spanish-tinged ode to all liquor except one (“Malt Liquor”), a wheel-on-fire ska powerhouse (“Scandalous”), a measured assessment of boorish celebrities (“Flat Black Duo Jet”), and a Teatro-worthy ballad to a lost childhood home (“Blues for East Saint John”).
Halloween Animals
Halloween Animals is a mosaic of overflowing harmony and texture.
Rooted in the time-honoured arrangement of bass (Bensen Carter), drums (Thomas Laughton) and guitars (Andrew Laughton and Elliot Anton), the band’s tight yet expansive sound lies in its interlocking counterpoint of violin (Lauren Taylor) and cello (Morgan Lovell) and lush six-part vocal harmonies.
Named after their childhood memories of pretending to be cats, bats and wolves, the heartbeat of Halloween Animals is an ageless imagination shared by six close friends and the music that flows from it.
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band are a new alt-country/folk group that focuses on both original music and covers. The band consists of Eric Jackson (lead vocals), Jake Marsky (lead guitar), and Tyler Craig (mandolin/banjo) and includes session musicians on bass, background vocals, and drums!
Based out of Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band writes songs about current world issues, real-life experiences, and good times. With strong vocals and highlights of mandolin, banjo, and classic guitar riffs, their music combines the best of country, folk, and easy-listening.
Eric is a Métis artist who is passionate about connecting with his indigenous heritage, and remains active in the community.
Just John
Just John has been involved in music since the age of eight, starting out on the accordion he quickly learned the basic rudiments of music. After five years of accordion he started to take up guitar after listening and growing up with the sounds of the Beatles. John has performed with Rock n Roll bands for over 35 years, touring across the country and also playing local pubs and events.
As of the last five years John has taken up a solo show playing acoustic guitar and singing, playing a wide genre of music including country, reggae, folk, pop and rock. With syncopated rhythm guitar and an inviting voice John has structured a repertoire to try and please the audience he performs for, “ It always gives me great pleasure to see people tapping there feet and singing along.”
This is my first time playing the Schneider Creek porch party and I’m very honoured to have been selected for this event, looking forward to see everybody there, Cheers !
Johnny & JP
Sandy MacDonald
Bringing the banjo to Schneider Creek Porch Party. With Geoff Steinberg on guitar. Some originals, some Grateful Dead, Dylan, The Band, Sublime, Pearl Jam, Jimmy Cliff, etc. 139 Peter St. (Near the bridge). 5PM - 6PM
The Redneck Poets
Going back 9 years, this group of misfits have been wandering in and out of the weekly Thursday night open Jams at Falls Road Pub in Kitchener and TWB Brewery on Mill St., delighting fine beer-drinking folks with their songs! . . . The group is roughly 5 - 10 on any given night . . . but before us have come a legend of 100's of musicians . . many local, and some travellers . . . always a mash up . . . It's a lot of frickin' fun playing music that you love with people who are willing to support you and help you learn - - For the Porch Party, we'll jam out some favourites of late - - your'e in for a musical treat with a mix-up of classic song favourites - - from The Grateful Dead, The Band, Dylan, John Prine, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, CCR, Dr. Hook, Marshall Tucker Band, Darius Rucker, Nancy Sinatra, Tom Petty, and Cat Stevens, plus some good ole' crow medicine. We're an awful lot of pickers and strummers, with every string we could find . . . - - A show not to be missed - - Look for the green tents on Bruder Ave. and COME SING ALONG WITH US !!! - the more the merrier.
Richard Reinhardt
Richard is playing with The Redneck Poets at 50 Bruder Ave. from 2:00 - 3:00 and again from 4:00 - 5:00
Russell Scott
A singer/songwriter and best-selling author who grew up in Thunder Bay, now living Kitchener, Ontario. His performances harken the spirit of Gordon Lightfoot with the finger-style expertise of Bruce Cockburn, his lyrics often standing alone as pure poetry. Listening to him is like taking a deep dive into clear refreshing northern lake, his compositions like autumn leafs revealing the variegated beauty within us, hidden under the normal display we present to the world. Drawing from folk, blues, ragtime and jazz influences he sings love songs to lovers, fathers, the homeless, the earth, laborers, elders, daughters, etc. His irrepressible quirky endearing spirit often surfacing with unusual stories and songs entitled “Barbed Wire Knickers” and “The Noise”. He has performed on stages at the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival, the Newmarket and Calgary Folk Festivals, Hugh’s Room and his song “Hardpan” garnered a special performance for “Songwriters United” at the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. He often performs as father/son duo with his Jon Scott on keyboards and harmony. Proceeds from the sales of his CD “Sweet Leela” go to support local social justice causes.
SONIC UKE ENSEMBLE
Emerging from the ukulele sub-culture of southern Ontario, the Sonic Uke Ensemble is a group of seasoned players that came together during the Covid lockdowns of 2021. Their video performances - showcasing their unique blend of vintage and more-contemporary material, served with a few laughs - have been entertaining thousands of viewers on-line. Their live shows are delighting audiences with their ukulele skills and vocal arrangements, along with a few surprises!
Jeremy Szoka
Jeremy is a local singer/songwriter and music. His music is a mix of folk and punk, sounding like no other! He is currently working on a new album and cannot wait to get it out there. It is completely different from the rest of his work and is taking his music in a new direction. Jeremy was born in Calgary, Alberta, but moved all over Canada during his early stages of life. He's lived in Halifax and even Texas for a short while!
Henry Taylor & The Long Horse Rangers
Henry Taylor is a Kitchener-Waterloo-based singer/songwriter with folk rock songs that are both timely and timeless, resonating with perspective, depth, and an easy complexity. Over the course of his career, Henry has played some of the most iconic music venues in Toronto, including the Mod Club, Lee's Palace, the El Mocambo, the Dakota Tavern, the Cameron House, and the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern. His fifth studio album, 'Good to See You', was released in May 2022 and featured on CKWR 98.5 and Jeff Woods Radio's Records and Rockstars Episode 140. Now a member of the Tennessee Songwriter's Association International, Henry is co-writing with established Nashville songwriters, including Corey Lee Barker, Mark Barnowski, and Richard Test.
Tea for Two - Paul Morris & Brad McEwen
Also members of Tea for Three with Gwen Potter as well as the band Tethera. The repertoire is traditional folk music mostly from England, but with lots of tunes from France, Belgium, Scotland, Canada, Scandinavia and anywhere else as long as they like it and it fits.
Paul Morris plays melodeon (button accordion and Brad McEwen plays cittern (mandolin on steroids). With Tethera and other configurations, they have performed at folk festivals and events all across Ontario and in the UK.
TEA FOR THREE/TETHERA
https://www.facebook.com/Tethera-670327189683122
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72a2MGDbGhY
Johnny (Legkicks) Stuart
Johnny is playing with Richard Anthony from 4:00 - 5:00 at 15 Bruder Ave.
My name is John Stuart. I write/sing and do a mean live performance. I am a husband and father. I love life. I feel the need to explore it to the fullest. In between anthems I like the sounds of melodies and thunderous beats. Breaking my back till the blood stops flowing. Singing the chorus's the way I damn well want to! Let's all rock together!
https://soundcloud.com/johnny-cat-stuart
Gary Toms
Gary Toms is a reggae-blues artist who puts 60s and 70s classics through their paces. He covers a wide range of obscure and not so obscure songs ranging from bands like The Kinks to Taj Mahal.
His intensity shows a true love for the music. Hitting the stage this spring in Costa Rica, he’s ready to take his music to the streets- scratch that- porches.
Janine Toms (aka J9)
The finest ukulele songstress in all of Kitchener-Waterloo; sharing the set with her dad Gary Toms, Janine will croon some mighty fine tunes at 115 Peter St. from 2:00 - 3:00.
Andy Kennedy
How does one describe Andy? He is incredibly talented and delivers classic rock and Irish folk songs with INTENSITY - - he is incredibly entertaining. Andy opens the show with Gary Toms and J9 at 115 Peter St. from 2:00 - 3:00
Scott Wicken
Scott Wicken is a singer/songwriter and spoken word artist based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Originally, he performed spoken word poetry at festivals, in bars, art galleries and coffeeshops in Ontario, BC, Northwest Territories and Alberta. He transitioned into songwriting in the early '90's and it took over his creative output so that now he has 100's of songs. They tend to be lyric driven, and are accompanied by Wicken's deft finger-style guitar. Wicken is a skilled performer who balances serious social songs, with heartfelt ballads, and irreverent comedy, all with wordplay that can be dazzling. He also dabbles in video, drawing mandalas, photography and web design.
Zook & Boots
Zook & Boots are Christen Latham and Simon Lewis, a singer-songwriting duo from the Kitchener-Waterloo area who play original songs and a selection of covers. They are best known for their harmonious melodies and their fun filled live shows. After working together for only a short time, Z&Bs have played many venues across southern Ontario as well as many charity and private events.