PtboPics From Little Lake Musicfest: Freddy Vette & The Flames
/Here are photos from Freddy Vette & The Flames' performance at Little Lake Music Fest last night...
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Check Out This Peterborough Playlist Of Songs From Bands & Musicians
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Local musician Nick Ferrio says, "Everyone knows PTBO is a great music town."
So he's gone and put together a neat playlist of bands and musicians—local and from across the country—who are scheduled to play in Peterborough this year. Click here to have a listen.
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PtboCanada Review: The Bands At The Hootenanny On Hunter Put On A Show To Remember
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It was a sight to behold, the downtown streets of Peterborough filled with fans out for a great line-up of live music. Hootenanny took over Hunter Street West for the better part of Saturday. It was a free concert featuring a who's who of indie Canadian rock darlings. The patios of the Hunter Street restaurant district were filled to capacity with music fans and revelers.
The day began with sets from a number of locals including Bear Trees, Levon, Rikers and Union City. Others on the bill included Elvyn and Express & Co., with the show taking a strange turn thanks to the musical shenanigans of Hamilton, Ontario's B.A. Johnston. It's clear after hearing and seeing B.A. both in clubs and now on an outdoor stage, his banter and original music work under any circumstance. He was at his hilarious best accompanied by his own electronic samples and acoustic guitar work. I am sure B.A. likely found some new fans on this day.
Cuff The Duke, Oshawa's alt/country/pop darlings, played a warmly received set, which was matched by The
Wooden Sky performing Wooden Sky (see picture at right) who played right after—the later benefitting from a sun, sinking past the horizon, creating lovely light as a backdrop.
Next up were local darlings The Spades, who played a shortened set of favorites including an explosive cover of Fred Eaglesmith's "49 Tons Of Diesel Locomotive" as well as their rollicking track "The Revenge of Johnny Laundry".
As the night drew to a close, just past 10 p.m., the sounds of Hollerado belting out Neil Young's "Rockin' In the Free Word" seemed to epitomize the day. This was a show to remember. Thanks to the Peterborough Downtown Business Association and the organizing committee for creating a reason to brings throngs of folks to the downtown on a lovely summer Saturday.
There was a lot of love passed out by the performers throughout the day, but the best moment was when Gavin Gardiner of the Wooden Sky called out local scenester Mike Duguay, calling him the unofficial Mayor of Peterborough. Organizers Ryan Kemp and Jonathan Hall both deserve kudos for the inspired curatorial and organizational work that went behind this show. Looking forward to more of the same in coming years.
[Text and pics by PtboCanada's Jeffrey Macklin]
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PtboPics From Little Lake Musicfest: Chilliwack
/Photos from Chilliwack playing at Little Lake Musicfest last night.
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PtboPics: The Hootenanny On Hunter Street Festival
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Levon
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PtboPics From Little Lake Musicfest: Kruger Brothers
/Here are pictures from the Kruger Brothers performance Wednesday night at Little Lake Musicfest.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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TVOKids "Don't Sit Still" Tour In Peterborough This Saturday At Lansdowne Place
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TVOKids is currently on tour with their "Don't Sit Still" show, and will be making a stop this Saturday (August 13th) at Lansdowne Place. The presentation is to encourage young people to live active lifestyles and to eat healthy. Presented by EatRight Ontario, the event will be filled with plenty of energetic dance moves and catchy tunes. The show begins at 4 p.m. and is free of charge.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]
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Here's Video Of Burton Glasspool Overdrive At The Pig's Ear Tavern On Saturday
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Peterborough Public Library Celebrates 100 Years With Writing Contest "Telling Our Stories"
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Peterborough Public Library, in celebration of their 100th Anniversary, is hosting a writing contest titled "Telling Our Stories." The deadline for submissions is September 23rd. The focus of the entry must be based upon how the library has influenced, affected, or inspired you in some way. For those that may need help with their writers' block, there will be a workshop held on Monday, September 12th from 10 a.m. to noon.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]
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