OUR 2021 LINE-UP!
Sat Sept. 25th 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat Sept. 25th 2 - 6 p.m.
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BIOS - 2021 Line-Up
Grand River Ramblers - HEADLINERS @ Schneider Haus GRR - the Grand River Ramblers are a Canadiana, Outlaw Bluegrass, Folk jam group from the Grand River in Ontario . . . Get your dancin' feet on, cuz these guys are fiddle thumpin' fun ! Grand River Ramblers, Sept. 19, 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Schneider Haus National Historic Site. The Jendy Way - HEADLINERS @ Schneider haus Jason and Wendy Carraro. The Jendy Way are KW's favourite musical power couple performing soulful bluesy rock n'folk . . . and killer harmonies The Jendy Way, Sept. 25th, 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Schneider Haus National Historic Site. Jason & Wendy Carraro - The Jendy Way are a power couple whose performances resonate with all the ears and spirits that surround them. Wife and husband, Wendy and Jay, first met in a band over a decade ago and found an instant connection for both love and music. Together their inspirations come alive by way of a powerful bluesy range that Wendy soulfully delivers to the rock n'folk voice that speaks through Jay and his guitar. Combined with the arm hair raising harmonies they share together, they will ensure a satisfying musical experience to any listener who finds the way... the Jendy Way! See more about the Jendy Way at www.facebook.com/jendyway Along the Trails Along the Trails describes the ongoing musical journey of songwriter Jesse Thomas. The genre might be defined as folk. He will be joined on stage by the cool and talented percussionist/guitarist Noel McNamara. 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. Edward John Barrington Edward John Barrington is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician and educator living in Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. His extensive song library is reflective of past experiences and present emotions. A storyteller and musical painter, Edward evokes a multitude of images through his lyrics. "Edward's music is that folk based theme I remember from my youth: Bob Dylan, Jesse Winchester, John Prine, Dan Fogelberg..." James Rogers https://www.facebook.com/edwardjohnbarringtonmusic Michael Kelly Cavan Michael is an Irish-born Canadian who grew up in Northern Ontario and creates his own blend of music, drawing from Irish, Scottish and pop/folk music traditions. Michael performs throughout Southwestern Ontario at pubs and clubs, weddings, anniversaries and backyard BBQs, doing a wide variety of popular material as well as his own compositions. With a melodic tenor voice and gentle Michael provides heart-warming and foot-tapping entertainment wherever he finds a stage. Ecotone 6 - Pam Davies & Nick Gush Mixing roots, jazz, blues with rockin' country; singer Pam Davies and guitarist Nick Gush deliver a unique musical experience for listeners. Collectively known as Ecotone6, the musical friends have been singing together for over a decade performing at festivals, taverns, private parties and fine dining establishments across the region. |
Pictures of our 2021 Performers !!
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Floating Widgets
Floating Widget has been on the Irish Trad 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!
Gary Gray
Gary Gray, singer and song writer, has been entertaining people since he was 17 years old. He has played his music in various bars, clubs, hotels and festivals for over 40 years, entertaining young and old with his smooth and pleasing voice. He has written several of his own songs and created 2 CDs which have both sold out.
For over 23 years Gary has been featured at the St. George Applefest. He has also had the opportunity to open for Fred Eaglesmith and Garnet Rogers with whom he also played.
You can sample Gary’s latest CD, “Sweet Monarch”, on Spotify, YouTube and various streaming sites. This will be Gary’s first porch party and he is excited to play once again and is hoping to see some new and familiar faces. Sit back and enjoy the music! See you there.
Greg & Gord
Two of the greatest Rock and Country musicians you've NEVER heard! - WHY? - because they play studio gigs and backyards exclusively - UNTIL NOW ! - - Catch Greg & Gord from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at 17 Whitney Place . . . and maybe a guest song or two from Cindy : ) - - - truly soulful lyrics, amazing instrumentals . . a little Seger, a little John Prine . . and touching originals - - you don't want to miss these guys!
Jerry Grey
An unbelievable musician and damn fine guy. Jerry Grey is an underground band man and soloist with his 2nd album just about to come out. Grey will entertain you for hours and hours (if you let him : )
Follow Jerry here: https://www.facebook.com/jerrygreymusic
Lynn Jackson
Taking her cues from Kathleen Edwards, Lucinda Williams and Leonard Cohen, Lynn Jackson has a knack for Folk-roots Americana-style storytelling with strong melodies and cinematic lyrics.
Her 9th album, Follow that Fire (2017), produced by Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) on Busted Flat Records has been well received across North America, the UK and Europe. After releasing her 10th album with side-project, Shipwreck Radios, Lynn will release her 11th album in 2019. Details to come !
- 'Wonderful, lyrical and atmospheric offering from possibly Ontario's finest' 8/10 - Amerciana UK Magazine, 09/2017
- 'Damn, she’s good. Great songs, great voice, inspired production... This is Lynn Jackson’s Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.'- Donald Teplyscary, Fervor Coulee, Canada, 10/2017
- 'Canadian singer/songwriter Lynn Jackson’s catalog has deep Americana roots, in the very best way that tag implies' - Thom Jurek, AllMusic.com
Find out more about Lynn at www.lynnjackson.net or www.bustedflatrecords.com
KW Collective Band
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
Onion Honey
Onion Honey makes folk music, sharp and sweet and mixed in with banjo and mandolin, washboard and double bass, guitar and warm five-part harmonies. It’s a recipe for a great time and good for what ails, home-cooked comfort food for the ears.
Dave Pike, Esther Wheaton, Leanne Swantko, Kayleigh LeBlanc, and Alison Corbett play new-time traditionals and old-time originals and all-time favourites: mountain music filtered through the Grand River Valley. They have performed in dim saloons and sunny cafés, folk festivals and country weddings, small-town castles and downtown galleries, fancy hat shops and antique train cars - and once for an audience of several thousand bees.
Onion Honey has been heard on radio stations across Canada and both Raisin’ Heck and Earthly Trials charted on national campus radio. They perform regularly around Southwestern Ontario at festivals and fairs, parties and weddings, saloons and cafes, galleries and libraries, and pretty much everywhere else.
https://onionhoney.com/onion-honey
Ophelia Syndrome
Ophelia Syndrome are a collective of weirdoes who make noise together. They try to blend various keyed instruments, cello, bass, drums, guitar, vocals, and whatever else they can find to hit, pluck, strum or occasionally blow. The result is their own unique blend of “indie” music, a term they are fairly certain has become ambiguous enough to encompass their indistinguishable classical, jazz, folk, roots, funk, soul, r&b, classic and contemporary rock influences. Yeah thats right, they like music, listen to it, and unintentionally steal whatever they can get away with, since by now everything’s been done by someone else anyway… you’ll just have to decide for yourself what they actually sound like because you won’t read it here.
Based out of numerous Southern Ontario basements, garages and attics, the band has actively existed in one iteration or another since the dawn of time it seems. After recording an EP “Shades of Grey” and their debut album “All Things Forgotten” at Catherine North Studios, a stunning converted cathedral space, the band decided to return to their natural habitat to try and achieve a truly honest, cathartic, and performance-based vibe for their last full length fan-funded release: “North Sea." “From the basement.” is the latest release from Ophelia Syndrome, which is a collection of previously unreleased tracks, B-sides, and videos, which have been digitally re-mastered. Along for the ride are several rarities and oddities accompanying the EP. Listen and Enjoy? That's all folks!
https://opheliasyndrome.com
https://www.facebook.com/opheliasyndromeband/
ttps://twitter.com/opheliasyndrome
https://www.instagram.com/ophelia.syndrome/
Ted Parkinson
Ted Parkinson has been writing songs for over 35 years. His music is eclectic, melodic and quirky. He writes about springtime in February, Mormons, Bob Marley and neighbourhood Bingo halls. Ted is a member of SOCAN and the Songwriters Association of Canada.
Ted has played at many porch parties and coffee houses over the years. In 2015 he released his first album "My Neighbourhood" recorded at Fred Smith studios. It is available on iTunes (and at all of his gigs). Come and sing along!.
www.tedparkinson.com
Quorum
Barb & Peter Beacham
Quorum initially formed in 1971 in Montreal, with Peter as the bass player. Conceived as a large musical collective, the name was chosen to reflect the idea that only the members necessary for the performance of a particular song would be on stage for that song. By 1974, the collective was much smaller, and Peter had switched to guitar, but the idea that the size of the band on stage would vary according to the needs of the song had remained. Peter met Barbara in 1992, and quickly formed a musical partnership. After moving to Cambridge in 2008, Barb and Peter began performing at open mics, and cultivating new musical friendships. Having hit on the idea of a musical trio, or sometimes a quartet, with only two permanent members, Barb and Peter began to draw on their large group of musical friends to expand their lineup on a per gig basis.
The name Quorum seemed appropriate for this band of varying size and they began using it with the permission of the surviving members of the original band. Though Barb and Peter still perform some original material from Roderick Noble, Quorum’s principal songwriter, their material consists mostly of an eclectic collection of covers, drawn from such artists as Crosby, Stills and Nash, Melissa Etheridge, Jackson Browne, Paul Simon, Colin James and Pink Floyd. As a duo, they feature Barb’s warm and buttery vocals as a lead singer and Barb's spontaneous harmonies to Peter's rich deep vocals. Quorum is often asked to perform for local charity events and enjoys sharing music interaction with their community.
Quorum fb page.
https://www.facebook.com/Quorum1971
Richard Reinhardt
Hello neighbours, I'm that busker.
That guy who PLAYS music at the downtown Kitchener Market every Saturday, and all around town when and where ever I can. I began learning music here when I was eight and I'm still loving/learning every day.
I can't help it. I'm sure that PLAYING with others has been one of the good reasons I'm a happy healthy old guy. This is what I can share, and give. What I receive in return sustains me... Come to the Schneider Creek Porch Party. It is all about sharing...
Johnny (Legkicks) Stuart
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
TAUSHA
Tausha is an alt-pop singer, songwriter, and producer from Kitchener, Ontario. Her music is filled with buzzy synths, piano melodies and hypnotic bass lines. Her performance at the Schneider Creek Porch Party will be a unique acoustic set. You can usually find her in her home studio working away on her next song, or out grabbing food with friends. As well as her solo career, she sings jazz classics with The Frank Adriano Quartet at festivals such as the World of Jazz Festival (Brampton, ON), and the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival. To learn more head to her Instagram @taushahanna.
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
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.
Stephen Trothen
Waterstreet Blues Band
Local blues favourites in KW . . . . rootsy blues with a rockin' vibe and a side order of Louisiana spice! Here's a summary of their latest (amazing) album: Turn up the volume and feel the full driving beat of the original waterstreet tune, title track and single: Talkin' About! Continue your journey with the second single: Miles to Go, a rootsy cover of a tune by Samantha Fish. "Vodka Drinkin Woman" will make you wonder if you're back in the USSR or in a blues club watching the legendary Howlin' Wolf. The whole album delivers modern blues with an irresistible party groove and retro rock ‘n’ roll vibe! You'll know what the waterstreet blues band is “Talkin About.”
Players:
* Rob Deyman, guitars (electric, acoustic, National Steel, 12 string), background vocals, handclaps
* Silvia Dee, keyboards, accordion, lead vocals, background vocals, handclaps
* Paul Sapounzi, bass, lead vocals, background vocals, handclaps
* Jonny Sauder, drums, creepy drum sounds, percussion, handclaps
* Chris “Junior” Malleck, harmonica on tracks 1, 3, 4, 5 and 8
https://waterstreetband.com/home
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.
Floating Widget has been on the Irish Trad 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!
Gary Gray
Gary Gray, singer and song writer, has been entertaining people since he was 17 years old. He has played his music in various bars, clubs, hotels and festivals for over 40 years, entertaining young and old with his smooth and pleasing voice. He has written several of his own songs and created 2 CDs which have both sold out.
For over 23 years Gary has been featured at the St. George Applefest. He has also had the opportunity to open for Fred Eaglesmith and Garnet Rogers with whom he also played.
You can sample Gary’s latest CD, “Sweet Monarch”, on Spotify, YouTube and various streaming sites. This will be Gary’s first porch party and he is excited to play once again and is hoping to see some new and familiar faces. Sit back and enjoy the music! See you there.
Greg & Gord
Two of the greatest Rock and Country musicians you've NEVER heard! - WHY? - because they play studio gigs and backyards exclusively - UNTIL NOW ! - - Catch Greg & Gord from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at 17 Whitney Place . . . and maybe a guest song or two from Cindy : ) - - - truly soulful lyrics, amazing instrumentals . . a little Seger, a little John Prine . . and touching originals - - you don't want to miss these guys!
Jerry Grey
An unbelievable musician and damn fine guy. Jerry Grey is an underground band man and soloist with his 2nd album just about to come out. Grey will entertain you for hours and hours (if you let him : )
Follow Jerry here: https://www.facebook.com/jerrygreymusic
Lynn Jackson
Taking her cues from Kathleen Edwards, Lucinda Williams and Leonard Cohen, Lynn Jackson has a knack for Folk-roots Americana-style storytelling with strong melodies and cinematic lyrics.
Her 9th album, Follow that Fire (2017), produced by Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) on Busted Flat Records has been well received across North America, the UK and Europe. After releasing her 10th album with side-project, Shipwreck Radios, Lynn will release her 11th album in 2019. Details to come !
- 'Wonderful, lyrical and atmospheric offering from possibly Ontario's finest' 8/10 - Amerciana UK Magazine, 09/2017
- 'Damn, she’s good. Great songs, great voice, inspired production... This is Lynn Jackson’s Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.'- Donald Teplyscary, Fervor Coulee, Canada, 10/2017
- 'Canadian singer/songwriter Lynn Jackson’s catalog has deep Americana roots, in the very best way that tag implies' - Thom Jurek, AllMusic.com
Find out more about Lynn at www.lynnjackson.net or www.bustedflatrecords.com
KW Collective Band
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
Onion Honey
Onion Honey makes folk music, sharp and sweet and mixed in with banjo and mandolin, washboard and double bass, guitar and warm five-part harmonies. It’s a recipe for a great time and good for what ails, home-cooked comfort food for the ears.
Dave Pike, Esther Wheaton, Leanne Swantko, Kayleigh LeBlanc, and Alison Corbett play new-time traditionals and old-time originals and all-time favourites: mountain music filtered through the Grand River Valley. They have performed in dim saloons and sunny cafés, folk festivals and country weddings, small-town castles and downtown galleries, fancy hat shops and antique train cars - and once for an audience of several thousand bees.
Onion Honey has been heard on radio stations across Canada and both Raisin’ Heck and Earthly Trials charted on national campus radio. They perform regularly around Southwestern Ontario at festivals and fairs, parties and weddings, saloons and cafes, galleries and libraries, and pretty much everywhere else.
https://onionhoney.com/onion-honey
Ophelia Syndrome
Ophelia Syndrome are a collective of weirdoes who make noise together. They try to blend various keyed instruments, cello, bass, drums, guitar, vocals, and whatever else they can find to hit, pluck, strum or occasionally blow. The result is their own unique blend of “indie” music, a term they are fairly certain has become ambiguous enough to encompass their indistinguishable classical, jazz, folk, roots, funk, soul, r&b, classic and contemporary rock influences. Yeah thats right, they like music, listen to it, and unintentionally steal whatever they can get away with, since by now everything’s been done by someone else anyway… you’ll just have to decide for yourself what they actually sound like because you won’t read it here.
Based out of numerous Southern Ontario basements, garages and attics, the band has actively existed in one iteration or another since the dawn of time it seems. After recording an EP “Shades of Grey” and their debut album “All Things Forgotten” at Catherine North Studios, a stunning converted cathedral space, the band decided to return to their natural habitat to try and achieve a truly honest, cathartic, and performance-based vibe for their last full length fan-funded release: “North Sea." “From the basement.” is the latest release from Ophelia Syndrome, which is a collection of previously unreleased tracks, B-sides, and videos, which have been digitally re-mastered. Along for the ride are several rarities and oddities accompanying the EP. Listen and Enjoy? That's all folks!
https://opheliasyndrome.com
https://www.facebook.com/opheliasyndromeband/
ttps://twitter.com/opheliasyndrome
https://www.instagram.com/ophelia.syndrome/
Ted Parkinson
Ted Parkinson has been writing songs for over 35 years. His music is eclectic, melodic and quirky. He writes about springtime in February, Mormons, Bob Marley and neighbourhood Bingo halls. Ted is a member of SOCAN and the Songwriters Association of Canada.
Ted has played at many porch parties and coffee houses over the years. In 2015 he released his first album "My Neighbourhood" recorded at Fred Smith studios. It is available on iTunes (and at all of his gigs). Come and sing along!.
www.tedparkinson.com
Quorum
Barb & Peter Beacham
Quorum initially formed in 1971 in Montreal, with Peter as the bass player. Conceived as a large musical collective, the name was chosen to reflect the idea that only the members necessary for the performance of a particular song would be on stage for that song. By 1974, the collective was much smaller, and Peter had switched to guitar, but the idea that the size of the band on stage would vary according to the needs of the song had remained. Peter met Barbara in 1992, and quickly formed a musical partnership. After moving to Cambridge in 2008, Barb and Peter began performing at open mics, and cultivating new musical friendships. Having hit on the idea of a musical trio, or sometimes a quartet, with only two permanent members, Barb and Peter began to draw on their large group of musical friends to expand their lineup on a per gig basis.
The name Quorum seemed appropriate for this band of varying size and they began using it with the permission of the surviving members of the original band. Though Barb and Peter still perform some original material from Roderick Noble, Quorum’s principal songwriter, their material consists mostly of an eclectic collection of covers, drawn from such artists as Crosby, Stills and Nash, Melissa Etheridge, Jackson Browne, Paul Simon, Colin James and Pink Floyd. As a duo, they feature Barb’s warm and buttery vocals as a lead singer and Barb's spontaneous harmonies to Peter's rich deep vocals. Quorum is often asked to perform for local charity events and enjoys sharing music interaction with their community.
Quorum fb page.
https://www.facebook.com/Quorum1971
Richard Reinhardt
Hello neighbours, I'm that busker.
That guy who PLAYS music at the downtown Kitchener Market every Saturday, and all around town when and where ever I can. I began learning music here when I was eight and I'm still loving/learning every day.
I can't help it. I'm sure that PLAYING with others has been one of the good reasons I'm a happy healthy old guy. This is what I can share, and give. What I receive in return sustains me... Come to the Schneider Creek Porch Party. It is all about sharing...
Johnny (Legkicks) Stuart
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
TAUSHA
Tausha is an alt-pop singer, songwriter, and producer from Kitchener, Ontario. Her music is filled with buzzy synths, piano melodies and hypnotic bass lines. Her performance at the Schneider Creek Porch Party will be a unique acoustic set. You can usually find her in her home studio working away on her next song, or out grabbing food with friends. As well as her solo career, she sings jazz classics with The Frank Adriano Quartet at festivals such as the World of Jazz Festival (Brampton, ON), and the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival. To learn more head to her Instagram @taushahanna.
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
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.
Stephen Trothen
Waterstreet Blues Band
Local blues favourites in KW . . . . rootsy blues with a rockin' vibe and a side order of Louisiana spice! Here's a summary of their latest (amazing) album: Turn up the volume and feel the full driving beat of the original waterstreet tune, title track and single: Talkin' About! Continue your journey with the second single: Miles to Go, a rootsy cover of a tune by Samantha Fish. "Vodka Drinkin Woman" will make you wonder if you're back in the USSR or in a blues club watching the legendary Howlin' Wolf. The whole album delivers modern blues with an irresistible party groove and retro rock ‘n’ roll vibe! You'll know what the waterstreet blues band is “Talkin About.”
Players:
* Rob Deyman, guitars (electric, acoustic, National Steel, 12 string), background vocals, handclaps
* Silvia Dee, keyboards, accordion, lead vocals, background vocals, handclaps
* Paul Sapounzi, bass, lead vocals, background vocals, handclaps
* Jonny Sauder, drums, creepy drum sounds, percussion, handclaps
* Chris “Junior” Malleck, harmonica on tracks 1, 3, 4, 5 and 8
https://waterstreetband.com/home
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.
