OUR 2020 LINE-UP!
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This year's Line-Up!
The Wright Stripes - HEADLINERS @ Schneider haus A musical reckoning, siblings Wendy and Bryan Wright run the gamut of duelling guitar and fiddle, breathing new life into weathered musical treasures. Growing up with instruments in hand, the pair mixes traditional songs with driving strings and vocal melodies. The Wright Stripes, Sept. 19, 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Schneider Haus National Historic Site, part of this year's Schneider Creek "Walk Around Our Hood" Festival! Onion Honey - HEADLINERS @ Schneider Haus 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, and Kayleigh LeBlanc play new-time traditionals and old-time originals and all-time favourites: mountain music filtered through the Grand River Valley. Onion Honey, Sept. 19, 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Schneider Haus National Historic Site, part of this year's Schneider Creek "Walk Around Our Hood" Festival! 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. Allison Brown “A gorgeous voice that seems way too big for one person” ~ No Depression Allison Brown (www.allisonbrown.ca) loves to sing a great song. She brings her distinctly tuneful, sweet and powerful voice to her endless collection of hand-picked roots music repertoire alongside crafted original songs. Her vocal elasticity stretches three octaves; she delivers melody with conviction and has a knack for creating perfect harmony spontaneously with other singers. She provides the framework for her songs with steady, delicate guitar in her signature rhythmic finger-style. Allison brings her truest personality to the stage in a refreshing conversation with the audience. Allison's music continues to evolve after two decades of performance history. Allison's musical rambles have taken her across Canada on several occasions; playing music from atop hay-wagons to festival stages, concert halls to living rooms, campfires to stone amphitheaters, churches and record stores, coffeehouses and honky-tonk saloons to aboard moving passenger rail cars. She has performed road tours up to three months long, among releasing three full-length recordings. Avalon & Braydon "On stage this young performer is a dynamo in the making, wowing audiences, belting out rock and blues like a performer far beyond her years.... a voice that turns the heads of fans with deep knowledge of the music and its performers." - The Record Avalon brings passion, drive and a magnetism audiences can’t ignore to two very different styles of music. Whether she is belting epic rock and blues with her band Vintage Flight, or telling stories with just her heart melting voice and an acoustic guitar, any stage is clearly her home. See her play live and you will see for yourself why audiences are so surprised by this talent well beyond her 16 years. see more: https://www.avalonsmusic.com/ Playing with her long-time band-mate and uber talented guitarist Braydon Kains at the Schneider Creek Festival, this duo will ROCK Benton Street from top to bottom Sat Sept. 19th 3:00 - 4:00 at 172 Benton St. |
Pictures of our 2020 Performers
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Richard Anthony & Daniel MacPherson
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.
Daniel MacPherson is an accomplished musician holding a composition degree from WLU. He has been involved in several musical projects including playing percussion in Ken Brown’s Working Sessions and bass as a member of Will Currie and the Country French. Over the last six years Daniel has played bass, drums and most recently keyboards in various projects with Richard Anthony. Daniel has also had an exhibit featured in Kitchener’s Night Shift festival and is an accomplished sound technician. Outside of music Daniel is a key staff member at DTK’s THEMUSEUM.
Blasted Mint
Blasted Mint are two members of the incredible band, The Woolwich Project. They are an all original band out of Kitchener, Ontario boasting a fresh and unique sound that will get in your head and heart and make you move your body.
With a deep acoustic core beneath a hard electric shell, they will make you feel alive. Offering an authentic approach to their performance that is tailored to meet the audience right where they are, and music that is pure and genuine, Blasted Mint will both command your attention, and let you ebb and flow with their rich and rewarding melodies.
Blasted Mint and The Woolwich project’s focus is to be present in local community events and to share their distinct and engaging harmonies with the good people of this rich and diverse region.
Find more of there music here: soundcloud.com/woolwich-project
Chandler McQuade
Chandler McQuade is an acoustic duo consisting of musicians Dan McQuade and Scott Chandler. As a musical duo, Chandler McQuade has played in Waterloo region off and on at various venues over the last 15 years and have both performed independently in various other musical projects, giving them a robust set of experience to draw upon. They wow their audiences with their incredible performances and musicianship belting out amazing classic rock songs.
In addition, Dan and Scott are both members of two other classic rock bands and are regularly performing shows with those acts as well. Chandler McQuade will be performing a combination of covers and some original songs and are looking forward to being a part of the Schneider Creek Porch party for 2020.
For more information, check out their website, chandlermcquade.com
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
Jacob & Caleb deGroot-Maggetti
Jacob and Caleb deGroot-Maggetti have been playing music together for about as long as they have been playing music. Over the years, they have performed folk songs at the Kitchener Market, jazz standards at swing dances, and Irish tunes at ceilidhs. At this year's Schneider Creek Porch Party, they are excited to present a variety of traditional tunes from Canada, the British Isles, and beyond.
Caleb:
https://soundcloud.com/caleb-degroot-maggetti
https://www.facebook.com/CalebDGMMusic
Jacob:
https://jacobdegroot-maggetti.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasUHqcRFrPnH7yDmbTsUKA
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.
Mac-Talla Road
MAC-TALLA ROAD is a traditional/roots duo you need to hear. Drawing on long-time traditional sources for inspiration, Carole Pines (vocals, whistle, piano, guitar) and Bob MacLean (vocals, guitars, octave mandolin) like to play straight-up trad sets as well as blur the lines with entangled arrangements, extending trad borders with the unexpected....
Paul J McInnis
If he were alive 100 years ago, Paul J McInnis would have been found strumming on a street corner, singing his songs about roads, girls, and small towns. His closest friends would have been pickers, singers, poets and painters. He would have enjoyed a simple life surrounded by the things he loved. Today, 100 years later, not much is different. If you look for him, Paul can be found strumming on a street corner in some small town, singing songs about roads, girls, and the things he loves. He may slip into his local pub on the way home for a pint with some old friends. It`s a simple life.
Paul J McInnis’ music is his own. It is literate, joyful, melancholy, and timeless. He prefers to play in the moment; recording live off the floor with open mics and no overdubs. Mistakes happen, he’ll say, but so does magic. The resulting albums are collections of some of those magical mistakes, all written and arranged by Paul and performed beautifully with some of his closest friends on mandolin, harmonica, accordion, cello or whatever instrument is close by. It is what Paul believes music should be: simple and real.
Paul has seen North America through a windshield. During the years spent travelling with Juno nominated troubadour Craig Cardiff, the duo played every club, pub, and dive student bar they could find. Over the past decade, Paul has had the honour of opening for acts as diverse as Serena Ryder, Jim Cuddy and Big Sugar. Closer to his current home in rural Ontario, Paul has played countless small festivals both as a solo act and as a sought after sideman. As for his joyful and timeless songs, Paul has received accolades from legendary songwriters from here to Nashville.
What does the future hold? Paul would say the only thing we can expect is uncertainty. There is, however, one thing we can count on. Paul will keep playing, singing, and surrounding himself with the things he loves.
https://www.newhighermusic.com/pauljmcinnis-epk
Dennis Napper & Jim Wolfe
Hailing from central Ontario, these two delinquents, “Napper & Wolfe” have been known to frequent many Bars/Clubs/Pubs playing all different shapes of stages with a slew of different bands & different styles of music, from Polka to Pop. Together they offer an unscripted show that will definitely catch the attention of a well organized musician.
And fans won’t have to worry about the no dance policy COVID-19 restriction because they don’t play anything to dance to - (just kidding)
Don’t forget your masks tho
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
Sing Me a River
Sing Me A River is Kathy Lepp (Kitchener), Dorothea Smith (Fergus) and David Lum (Hamilton). Formed in 2015, these three individual singer songwriters decided their folk/roots style became a more delicious mix with 3-part harmonies, multiple instruments - and the fun of making music together! Engaging their audiences with originals (and covers they love) across Southwestern Ontario, their songs are drawn from the honesty and variety of life's currents.
Sons of Shanley
Sons of Shanley is an indie rock band headed by Jacob Lasby who produces and records all their music from the comfort of his bedroom. Influenced by a number of bands from The Weakerthans to The Arkells, Sons of Shanley plays energetic guitar driven tunes.
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.
The Busker King - 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...
The Jendy Way
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
The Oldest Man I Know
The Oldest Man I Know is a high energy, punk inspired folk band from Kitchener, Ontario. They play traditional instruments untraditionally, and take influence from such bands as Trampled by Turtles, Rail Yard Ghosts, NoFX, and Mama's Broke.
The Oldest Man I Know started out as the solo banjo project of Taylor Esch, but since setting roots in the twin cities in 2017, the project has grown into a full acoustic band.
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 3:00 - 4:00.
Scott Wicken
A tree planter from way back, take in the acoustic splendor and insightful musing of gifted musician, poet and Dinocopter alumni,
Scott Wicken as he hits the 115 Peter Street porch Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. Part of this year's Schneider Creek "Walk Around Our Hood"
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.
Daniel MacPherson is an accomplished musician holding a composition degree from WLU. He has been involved in several musical projects including playing percussion in Ken Brown’s Working Sessions and bass as a member of Will Currie and the Country French. Over the last six years Daniel has played bass, drums and most recently keyboards in various projects with Richard Anthony. Daniel has also had an exhibit featured in Kitchener’s Night Shift festival and is an accomplished sound technician. Outside of music Daniel is a key staff member at DTK’s THEMUSEUM.
Blasted Mint
Blasted Mint are two members of the incredible band, The Woolwich Project. They are an all original band out of Kitchener, Ontario boasting a fresh and unique sound that will get in your head and heart and make you move your body.
With a deep acoustic core beneath a hard electric shell, they will make you feel alive. Offering an authentic approach to their performance that is tailored to meet the audience right where they are, and music that is pure and genuine, Blasted Mint will both command your attention, and let you ebb and flow with their rich and rewarding melodies.
Blasted Mint and The Woolwich project’s focus is to be present in local community events and to share their distinct and engaging harmonies with the good people of this rich and diverse region.
Find more of there music here: soundcloud.com/woolwich-project
Chandler McQuade
Chandler McQuade is an acoustic duo consisting of musicians Dan McQuade and Scott Chandler. As a musical duo, Chandler McQuade has played in Waterloo region off and on at various venues over the last 15 years and have both performed independently in various other musical projects, giving them a robust set of experience to draw upon. They wow their audiences with their incredible performances and musicianship belting out amazing classic rock songs.
In addition, Dan and Scott are both members of two other classic rock bands and are regularly performing shows with those acts as well. Chandler McQuade will be performing a combination of covers and some original songs and are looking forward to being a part of the Schneider Creek Porch party for 2020.
For more information, check out their website, chandlermcquade.com
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
Jacob & Caleb deGroot-Maggetti
Jacob and Caleb deGroot-Maggetti have been playing music together for about as long as they have been playing music. Over the years, they have performed folk songs at the Kitchener Market, jazz standards at swing dances, and Irish tunes at ceilidhs. At this year's Schneider Creek Porch Party, they are excited to present a variety of traditional tunes from Canada, the British Isles, and beyond.
Caleb:
https://soundcloud.com/caleb-degroot-maggetti
https://www.facebook.com/CalebDGMMusic
Jacob:
https://jacobdegroot-maggetti.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasUHqcRFrPnH7yDmbTsUKA
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.
Mac-Talla Road
MAC-TALLA ROAD is a traditional/roots duo you need to hear. Drawing on long-time traditional sources for inspiration, Carole Pines (vocals, whistle, piano, guitar) and Bob MacLean (vocals, guitars, octave mandolin) like to play straight-up trad sets as well as blur the lines with entangled arrangements, extending trad borders with the unexpected....
Paul J McInnis
If he were alive 100 years ago, Paul J McInnis would have been found strumming on a street corner, singing his songs about roads, girls, and small towns. His closest friends would have been pickers, singers, poets and painters. He would have enjoyed a simple life surrounded by the things he loved. Today, 100 years later, not much is different. If you look for him, Paul can be found strumming on a street corner in some small town, singing songs about roads, girls, and the things he loves. He may slip into his local pub on the way home for a pint with some old friends. It`s a simple life.
Paul J McInnis’ music is his own. It is literate, joyful, melancholy, and timeless. He prefers to play in the moment; recording live off the floor with open mics and no overdubs. Mistakes happen, he’ll say, but so does magic. The resulting albums are collections of some of those magical mistakes, all written and arranged by Paul and performed beautifully with some of his closest friends on mandolin, harmonica, accordion, cello or whatever instrument is close by. It is what Paul believes music should be: simple and real.
Paul has seen North America through a windshield. During the years spent travelling with Juno nominated troubadour Craig Cardiff, the duo played every club, pub, and dive student bar they could find. Over the past decade, Paul has had the honour of opening for acts as diverse as Serena Ryder, Jim Cuddy and Big Sugar. Closer to his current home in rural Ontario, Paul has played countless small festivals both as a solo act and as a sought after sideman. As for his joyful and timeless songs, Paul has received accolades from legendary songwriters from here to Nashville.
What does the future hold? Paul would say the only thing we can expect is uncertainty. There is, however, one thing we can count on. Paul will keep playing, singing, and surrounding himself with the things he loves.
https://www.newhighermusic.com/pauljmcinnis-epk
Dennis Napper & Jim Wolfe
Hailing from central Ontario, these two delinquents, “Napper & Wolfe” have been known to frequent many Bars/Clubs/Pubs playing all different shapes of stages with a slew of different bands & different styles of music, from Polka to Pop. Together they offer an unscripted show that will definitely catch the attention of a well organized musician.
And fans won’t have to worry about the no dance policy COVID-19 restriction because they don’t play anything to dance to - (just kidding)
Don’t forget your masks tho
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
Sing Me a River
Sing Me A River is Kathy Lepp (Kitchener), Dorothea Smith (Fergus) and David Lum (Hamilton). Formed in 2015, these three individual singer songwriters decided their folk/roots style became a more delicious mix with 3-part harmonies, multiple instruments - and the fun of making music together! Engaging their audiences with originals (and covers they love) across Southwestern Ontario, their songs are drawn from the honesty and variety of life's currents.
Sons of Shanley
Sons of Shanley is an indie rock band headed by Jacob Lasby who produces and records all their music from the comfort of his bedroom. Influenced by a number of bands from The Weakerthans to The Arkells, Sons of Shanley plays energetic guitar driven tunes.
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.
The Busker King - 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...
The Jendy Way
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
The Oldest Man I Know
The Oldest Man I Know is a high energy, punk inspired folk band from Kitchener, Ontario. They play traditional instruments untraditionally, and take influence from such bands as Trampled by Turtles, Rail Yard Ghosts, NoFX, and Mama's Broke.
The Oldest Man I Know started out as the solo banjo project of Taylor Esch, but since setting roots in the twin cities in 2017, the project has grown into a full acoustic band.
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 3:00 - 4:00.
Scott Wicken
A tree planter from way back, take in the acoustic splendor and insightful musing of gifted musician, poet and Dinocopter alumni,
Scott Wicken as he hits the 115 Peter Street porch Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. Part of this year's Schneider Creek "Walk Around Our Hood"
