January 24, 2006
Presenting: Toronto's WinterCity Festival
- Culinary Treats, Arts and Entertainment - Toronto Parties In The
Dark Of Winter
There is no doubt that Canada is a northern country and that our
winters here in Toronto can sometimes be a little harsh. But that's
no reason to hold anyone back from getting out there and enjoying
the city to the fullest.
To ease the winter blues, the City of Toronto has developed a series
of special events dedicated to bringing the city to life in the
middle of winter. The WinterCity
Festival is a city-wide celebration of Toronto's culinary offerings
(the popular Winterlicious restaurant promotion), a wide
variety of free entertainment events and a showcase of Toronto's
vibrant arts scene, featuring live music, dance, theatre, spectacle
shows, rink-side concerts and even aerial acrobatic performances.
Throw in a number of child-friendly events, and WinterCity has something
for everyone in the family.
Liberty Grand - part of Winterlicious
I had a chance to talk to Grant Ramsey from the City of Toronto
who is one of the key people behind WinterCity and he is providing
a much more detailed overview of all the special events, artistic
and culinary treats on offer.
Culinary demonstrations as part of WinterCity
1. Please give us an overview of Toronto's
WinterCity Festival. When did it come into being? When and where
is it held?
This year will be the fourth WinterCity held. Prior to the name
change, it was called WinterFest, which took place on one weekend.
Since expanding the festival, it now runs for two-weeks and is held
primarily at Nathan Phillips Square from, Jan. 27 to Feb. 9
Toronto's Casa Loma in the winter
2. Please tell us more about the "Wild on Winter Series".
The Wild on Winter Series (WOW!) combines some of the best performances
in Toronto. Two large outdoor spectacle shows, “Walk the
Plank" and "Il Corso", which take place
on Saturday and Sundays of both weekends, feature some of the best
pyrotechnic, special effects and sound displays in North America.
Other WOW! Series performers include, stellar Canadian talent presenting
the best in dance and live music all at Nathan Phillips Square.
Il Corso by Theatre Pan-Optikum
3. Please tell us more about the "Warm-up Series"?
Where does it take place, what events does it include?
The Warm up series offers great discounted events at some
of Toronto’s hottest destinations. For those who just can’t
brave the cold, The Warm Up Series offer excellent interactive entertainment
at The Toronto Eaton Centre and other venues around the city.
Toronto Eaton Centre Schedule:
- Spin Cycle
Monday, January 30: 12:30 & 5:30 pm
The international vaudevillian duo of Greg Tarlin and Kristi Heath
combine their talents as award-winning circus performers, Second
City comedy veterans and skilled writers to engage, amaze and entertain
with skills that include juggling, unicycling, stilt dancing and
more.
Spin Cycle
- The Silk Road Acrobats
Three Man Acrobats & Hula Hoop Act
Tuesday, January 31: 12:30 & 5:30 pm
This performance combines the grace, delicacy and poise of the Chinese
acrobatic tradition with the power and athleticism of Russian acrobatics.
Three professional acrobats perform multiple towers, falls and strength
poses along with an up-beat performance using a multiple hoop apparatus.
- The Silk Road Acrobats
Seven Man Acrobats & The Female Contortion Duo
Wednesday, February 1: 12:30 & 5:30 pm
Professional acrobats perform an amazing group demonstration of
strength, coordination, group dynamic and impeccable timing. While
balancing delicate vases on their hands and feet, the acrobatic
female duo perform graceful contortions and remarkable poses, creating
an effect that is truly enchanting.
- High Strung Aerial Acrobats “Dy-no-mite”
Thursday, February 2 & Saturday, February 4, 12:30 & 5:30
pm
A two-woman high energy aerial show with a sassy disco flair. Performed
to hits from the 70s, like Disco Inferno, Ring My Bell and Macho
Man, the show features aerial straps, a swinging ladder and trapeze.
Throw in some audience participation, acrobatics and a kick-ball
change or two, and you have a spectacle like no other.
High Strung
- High Strung Aerial Acrobats “Impressed”
Friday, February 3 & Sunday, February 5:
12:30 & 5:30 pm
Witness aerial dance artistry, superior and surprising manipulations,
and skills that seem to defy gravity. Wonder and marvel as these
two breathtaking airborne lovelies perform startling acrobatic feats.
Events & Shows hosted by some of Toronto's top attractions
Don't miss this series of special WinterCity events at Toronto's
top urban destinations. For more details, contact each attraction
directly.
4. Please tell us about the WinterCity Weekend SeeSaw at
the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People.
WinterCity Weekend SeeSaw at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for
Young People
Meet four ordinary kids coping with the ups and downs of their lives.
Paige, the popular yet insecure girl. Adam the tough bully who is
also a budding artist, shy Josh who learns magic tricks in order
to become invisible and Charla the new girl who wants to be everybody's
friend. (recommended for ages 9-12)
Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29, 2 pm
Kids and adults WinterCity price just $12 each.
Regular price $15-20 each
165 Front Street East
416-862-2222
www.lktyp.ca
The University of Toronto's Hart House
6. You also have an event planned that involves "Franklin
the Turtle", "Elliot Moose" and the CN Tower. Please
tell us more about that.
Franklin the Turtle, Elliot Moose & friends visit the CN
Tower
Join Franklin the Turtle, Elliot Moose and their author friends,
Elizabeth MacLeod, Irene Luxbacher and Aubrey Davis, at the CN Tower.
Enjoy winter crafts, no-bake chocolate recipes, storytelling and
more.
This fun filled event is included with your special CN Tower coupon
admission of 3 people for $30
Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29
11 am - 4 pm
3 people for $30
301 Front Street West
416-868-6937
For full details on this event please visit, www.cntower.ca
Elliot Moose
6. You also offer special free skating events, beer tastings,
a big band event, discounted opera events and theatre performances,
please provide an overview of those.
DJ Skating Night @ Harbourfront
Slide down to Harbourfront's beautiful rink and skate to music including
house, progressive and breaks with DJs Phantasm, Simon Jain and
Tommy Gunners!
Free hot chocolate! Skate rentals, sharpening, lockers, snacks
and drinks all available.
Friday, February 3, 2006
8-11 pm
FREE
235 Queens Quay West, South of York Quay Centre
416-973-4000
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
A Bite before Twilight
Under 30? Join the Canadian Opera Company for a feast of traditional
Bavarian fare at the exciting Bier Markt Esplanade and a quick update
of "the story so far" before gorging on the dramatic final
installment of Wagner's epic Ring Cycle - The Twilight of the
Gods (Götterdämmerung). Meet other young opera lovers
and fortify yourselves with beer and worst, fine food and good cheer
in preparation for the experience of a lifetime.
Saturday, February 4, 2006
$60 for opera ticket and meal (includes taxes and gratuity)
4 pm dinner
Bier Markt
58 The Esplanade
www.thebiermarkt.com
6 pm performance of Götterdämmerung
Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts
1 Front St. E.
www.coc.ca
To order tickets, call: Ticketmaster at 416-872-2262
Lobby Lounge & Restaurant, part of Winterlicious
A Return to the Golden Era of Swing at Casa Loma
Dance the night away in one of Toronto's most beautiful rooms with
the Toronto All-Star Big Band. Resembling a Mediterranean
Courtyard, Casa Loma's The Conservatory is a spectacular
setting with its gleaming brass doors, opulent marble and 30-foot
stained glass dome. One of the most exciting bands around, the 17-piece
Toronto All-Star Big Band, "cooks" with its powerful tributes
to the heady hits of the 1930s and 40s. It's like watching Goodman,
Dorsey, and Miller live.
Saturday, February 4, 2006
8:00 pm
$25.00 per person (includes G.S.T. and finger foods)
Tickets available on-line at www.casaloma.org
One Austin Terrace
416-923-1171
www.casaloma.org
Letters from Lehrer
CanStage offers a 20% discount to the February 9th performance of
Letters from Lehrer - written and performed by Richard Greenblatt
featuring the words and music of Tom Lehrer.
There will be a Satirical Lyric Writing workshop for the
closet songwriter. This pre-show workshop will run from 6:30 pm
to 7:30 pm, followed by the performance at 8 pm.
Thursday, February 9, 2006
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (workshop)
8 pm (performance)
20% discount on regular priced tickets
Regular price range: $26 to $51
Berkeley Theatre
26 Berkeley Street
Box Office: 416-368-3110
www.canstage.com
Letters from Lehrer
Coupons for discounted rates are available by visiting: http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/se/coupons.nsf/coupons?openform
where they can be printed.
7. Please tell us about "Winterlicious", Toronto's
winter restaurant promotion.
The phenomenally successful restaurant promotion Winterlicious,
presented by American Express, returns to Toronto January 27 –
February 9, 2006. The fourth annual Winterlicious is part of the
WinterCity Festival, an award-winning 14 day city-wide celebration
of Toronto’s culture, creativity and cuisine.
More than 120 participating restaurants will offer a special three-course
prix fixe menu where patrons can sample the establishment’s
tasty fare at fantastic price points. Prix fixe menu price categories
are $15 or $20 for Lunch and $25 or $35 for Dinner. Prices are per
person, plus taxes and gratuity. Beverages are additional.
In addition to the hugely popular prix fixe menus, 10 establishments
will be offering unusual food-related events. These culinary experiences
allow guests to savour delectable meals followed by dancing, unique
tours and other rare experiences. To obtain details on the Winterlicious
Culinary Experiences, the public can visit www.toronto.ca.
In past years Torontonians and tourists alike have enthusiastically
celebrated Toronto’s diverse and innovative cuisine with delicious
menus available at restaurants city-wide. Winterlicious 2005 sold
more that 183,000 meals over the 14 days – an increase of
67% from the previous year and resulting in an estimated $6.4 million
in economic activity.
RoseWater Supper Club, part of Winterlicious
8. Please tell us about the family entertainment offered
in the American Express Cool Ice Lounge, including ice sculptures,
carving demonstrations and live entertainment.
The third annual WinterCity Festival, the City of Toronto’s
city-wide celebration of the world's coolest winter city, presents
the most fun one family can have with 200,000 pounds of ice at temperatures
below -5 C — the American Express Cool Ice Lounge.
Created by Custom Ice Art and managed by the Liberty
Entertainment Group, The American Express Cool Ice
Lounge is Toronto’s first ice lounge ideal for the
whole family.
During the day, stroll through the Ice Lounge enjoying
contemporary ice sculptures, carving demonstrations and live entertainment.
Stop for a beverage and snack at the ice bar and relax on the frosty
furniture. Catch ice carving demonstrations twice a day at 2 &
5 pm on January 28 & 29 and February 4 & 5, 2006.
By night, this venue is transformed into a frozen night club venue
complete with icy seating, an ice bar, and Toronto DJ's spinning
the latest tunes.
During the day, the American Express Cool Ice Lounge will
include live family entertainment, including:
The Magical Comedy of Stephen Elvay
Sunday, January 29 & Saturday, February 4 at 12 noon & 6
p.m.
Witty, engaging and supremely entertaining, Elvay is one of Canada's
funniest and most popular entertainers. His fast paced and visual
extravaganza of comedy and magic is expertly interlaced to provoke
mystery and laughter.
Flying Debris Show
Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29 at 1:30 p.m. &
4:30 p.m.
Kansas, USA native Richard Holmgren brings his hilarious comedy,
amazing magic and unmatched juggling skills to the WinterCity festival.
You’ll be amazed by the wide variety of objects flying through
the air during his show.
Flying Debris
Flyin’ Bob
Saturday, February 4 & Sunday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. &
4:30 p.m.
This one man three ring circus from Red Deer, Alberta has been entertaining
audiences across Canada and around the world for the last seventeen
years. Flyin’ Bob’s action packed show showcases his
own brand of physical and verbal comedy, energetic juggling, spectacular
balancing, and audience participation.
Scot Free Daredevil Stunt Show
Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, February 5 at 12 noon & 6
p.m.
One of Toronto’s favourite performers! Check out this skillful
mix of character comedy, exciting daredevil stunts, sharp improvised
wit and audience interaction. Fun for all ages, come see if this
daredevil gets off … Scot Free!!
Scott Free
9. Please tell us about "Soup's On!" - a special event
offering cooking demonstrations and soup tastings.
“Soup’s On!,” presented by
Liberty Tax Services, offers cooking demonstrations and
soup tastings from Toronto’s top chefs matched with live performances
from some of Toronto’s most diverse bands.
The world of soup is vast and sophisticated. There are thick soups
such as bouillabaisse that nearly cross the line from soup to stew,
thin clear consommés, and everything in-between. Nearly all
cultures have their own soup specialties: hearty Russian borscht,
garlicky Spanish gazpacho, and Pot-au-Feu, a French clear soup made
from boiled beef and vegetables.
Featuring soups from Spain to China and Jamaica to Greece, the
“Soup’s On” pavilion will have something for everyone.
Hosted by food enthusiast Marty Galin, chefs from Toronto-area restaurants
will provide live cooking demonstrations in a heated pavilion on
Nathan Phillips Square with the public able to taste-test the results
while listening to music from the themed country.
Click
here for a listing of tasty concoctions, chefs and musical entertainment.
Sultan's Tent Restaurant, part of Winterlicious
10. Please tell us about the "Tower of Light" performance.
Toronto’s 14 day city-wide celebration, the WinterCity
Festival, presented by the American Express Philanthropic Program,
presents the North American premiere of The Tower of Light,
a large-scale outdoor production blending fireworks and fire sculptures,
music, lighting, special effects and spectacular visual images.
The production is performed January 27, 28 and 29 at
7 p.m. outdoors at Nathan Phillips Square.
Framed by the silhouette of Toronto’s City Hall, this 30-minute
production features a 15m tower of light and a carefully orchestrated
outdoor performance of vibrant special effects and atmospheric music.
Buckets of fire rise up into the sky as the lighthouse pulses with
flares. Fireworks erupt from every level as the performers dance
beneath the silver rain. The show comes to a dramatic close with
a spectacular fireworks finale.
Walk the Plank is widely recognized as one of the UK’s
leading producers of innovative shows and magical spectacles. The
company was established by John Wassell and Liz Pugh, its current
management team, in 1991. Site-specific shows and fireworks have
been a feature of the company’s work since the beginning,
but this area of work has expanded and developed over recent years.
In 2001 Walk the Plank undertook its first international work with
shows in Singapore and Portugal.
The Tower of Light has been performed at the Singapore
Arts Festival, Greenwich and Docklands International Festival and
Stockton International Riverside Festival.
10. Please tell us about "Il Corso", a 60-minute open-air
theatre spectacle.
Toronto's Drake Hotel
11. Please tell us about "Il Corso" performance,
based on a book by Pablo Neruda.
WinterCity presents the North American premiere of
Il Corso, a 60-minute open air theatre spectacle featuring
actors, acrobats and musicians from Germany’s Theatre Pan-Optikum.
The production is performed February 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. outdoors
at Nathan Phillips Square.
Il Corso will take place all over Nathan Phillips Square
as the venue is transformed into a stage. Individual spectators
will continually change their positions as they are caught up in
the movement and, ultimately, even become part of the performance.
Featuring a wall of fire, dancers on 10 ft. sway poles and huge
metal structures including a human propeller, the production combines
dramatic movement, installations, music, text, huge expressive images
and pyrotechnics.
Il Corso tells the story of a human being in search of
fulfillment and happiness and is based on “The Book of Questions”
by Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda. The 74 short poems contained
in the book are structured as two-line verses raising 316 puzzling
questions. Many of Neruda’s questions are ones children sometimes
pose such as "Where do shadows disappear to?” and “Why
are leaves green?" These questions often expose the fact that
adults cannot explain everything they claim to know. As Neruda says,
"What we know is so small and what we assume so great."
In 2001, the “Kunstfest Weimar” art festival opened
with Il Corso. In 2002, Il Corso was chosen from 80 invited
open air productions and awarded 1st prize at the street theatre
festival in Holzminden, after which Il Corso played 27 times in
Germany and the Netherlands. Il Corso is currently the most played
open air production in Europe.
Lee Restaurant, part of Winterlicious
10. What about the "Winter Moves" dance performances?
As part of the WOW! (Wild on Winter) Series, The WinterCity
Festival presents Winter Moves – dance performances from four
of Canada’s top contemporary dance companies. Performances
take place outside at Nathan Phillips Square on Festival weekends.
Participating companies include:
• Company Blonde – Company Blonde has a unique
and vital presence in the independent dance scene in Canada. Since
it’s inception in 1999, Company Blonde has been dedicated
to creating dance works that are accessible to a vast audience of
all ages blending comedy and theatre with classical modern dance.
Company Blonde will perform:
Company Blonde
• Awright, Awright, Awright! — Clad in bright
70’s style one-piece snowsuits this highly energetic piece
was designed for the outdoors but has found its way onto many small
stages. The dancers (Monica Dottor, Michelle Debrouwer, Jennifer
Helland, Sunny Horvath and Nicole Rush) arrive in a car, music blaring,
put out a few plastic palm trees and dance with all their heart
to the pop music of Outkast. It is nearly impossible to resist shakin’
it along side them. Awright, Awright, Awright! premiered at the
Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival in March 2004 and has been performed
many times since, at schools, on stages indoor and out and always
in snowsuits.
• Binder Twine — This hilarious Wild West
piece features outlaws, saloon girls, line dancers, tumble weed
and baked beans! Featuring dancers Monica Dottor, Michelle Debrouwer,
Jennifer Helland, Sunny Horvath and Nicole Rush Binder Twine premiered
at the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival in April 2005 and was
performed at the T.O Twang Festival at Harbourfront in August 2005.
• CORPUS — Founded in 1997, CORPUS is devoted
to creating original work for broad audiences including children.
Led by Sylvie Bouchard and David Danzon, CORPUS is known for its
precise and surrealist humour, the company combines contemporary
dance and physical theatre. CORPUS will perform:
• Les moutons (The Sheep) — Les moutons is
a humorous “live installation” where reality meets fantasy.
Meet Julie, Marie-Louise, Bernadette and Cesar, three healthy young
sheep and an old ram. The Shepherd is here too, talking you through
a carefully studied overview of sheep behavior.
Les Moutons
• Tina Fushell / Choreographer / Dancer —
Born and raised in St. John's, Nfld., Tina Fushell studied at the
Quinte Ballet School and the School of Toronto Dance Theatre. In
2002 Tina co-founded Ambitious Enterprises (AE) with Kate Franklin
and Samm Higgison, producing the "At the Wrecking Ball"
series, a now yearly event which has garnered much praise for the
young company and ushered in a new generation of choreographers
and collaborators from various disciplines. Tina Fushell will present:
• sTOries — sTOries is performed to live jazz music.
This contemporary dance piece is inspired by Torontonians stories
about Winter. The highly physical sTOries features a trio of dancers
(Tina Fushell, Anisa Tejpar and Kate Franklin) dressed for Winter
in full wool skirts, blazers and boots.
• Larchaud Dance Project is known for their strength-testing
choreography and gravity defying movement and are certain to captivate,
provoke, and entertain all audiences. Larchaud Dance Project’s
upcoming June 2006 production is based on the world and culture
of videogames. Each piece in the show is based on a world/level
of the game, albeit a jungle, a labyrinth, underwater, etc. At the
WinterCity Festival, Larchaud Dance Projects will present:
• Ice World — Of all the levels of a videogame
the ice world proves to be the greatest challenge. Not only must
the players overcome the treacherous conditions of their environment,
but they must conquer the evil Queen and her Henchman. It is she
who controls this world, and in her defeat, they may progress onto
the next level.
Please
click here for a schedule of these performances.
Azure Restaurant - part of Winterlicious
11. Toronto's WinterCity Festival will also feature a
number of live music performances. Please tell us about those.
The WinterCity Festival, presented by the American Express
Philanthropic Program, the award-winning 14 day city-wide celebration
of Toronto’s culture, creativity and cuisine, will feature
two weekends of FREE live music and DJ’s on an outdoor stage
at Nathan Phillips Square as part of the WOW! (Wild On Winter) series.
The WinterCity Festival takes place January 27 – February
9, 2006.
Friday Jan. 27
Opening Concert
Les Batinses, 7:30 p.m.
This young sextet plays world music with a Québécois
slant. They embrace music from anywhere and everywhere to marry
old-style folk and roots ballads with funk-driven acoustics.
Saturday Jan. 28
Sizzling Hot! Latin Dance Music
DJ Billy Bryans, 12 noon
Get on the ice and move! DJ Billy Bryans drops the latest in Latin
music, reggaeton, salsa and the hottest timba cuts directly from
Havana.
Chiva featuring Brownman, 12:30 p.m.
Toronto’s Chiva fuses seductive Colombian rhythms with funk
grooves and urban hip-hop beats against a Latin-jazz backdrop.
Latin Roots Orchestra, 2 p.m.
With a nod to the golden age of Latin music, this Toronto group
blends the hottest sounds of classic salsa with the latest hip-shaking
Latin grooves guaranteed to burn up the dance floor.
Latin Roots Orchestra
Tumbao Inc., 3:30 p.m.
One of Toronto’s newest Latin orchestras, Tumbao Inc. offers
catchy lyrics and memorable melodies combined with powerful percussive
beats in merengue music and electronica.
Brownman & CRUZAO featuring Fito Blanko, 5 p.m.
Led by multi-award-winning trumpeter Brownman, CRUZAO mixes authentic
Latin rhythms, jazz harmonies and modern urban grooves. CRUZAO is
joined by special guest Fito Blanko, Toronto’s rising star
of reggaeton.
Ricky Franco, 6:30 p.m.
Talented singer/songwriter/composer, Ricky Franco delivers slick
vocals layered over powerful Salsa Descargas with a soulful edge
and the popular dance rhythms of Bachata.
Between sets, DJ’s will spin. Following the final band,
DJ’s will spin club music outside until 11 p.m.
Sunday Jan. 29
Cool Blues
Ndidi Onukwulu, 12:30 p.m.
A new voice in Toronto's blues community, singer/songwriter Ndidi
Onukwulu was born in BC and grew up listening to a variety of music
including Nigerian juju. Set for release early in 2006, her eclectic
debut album defies labels.
Ndidi Onukwulu
Tyler Yarema, 2 p.m.
Originally from Thunder Bay, Toronto pianist-vocalist Tyler Yarema
dishes up high-energy boogie-woogie complemented by a smooth, fiery
vocal delivery.
Wickens-Knight, 3:30 p.m.
Winners of the 2005 Toronto Blues Society New Talent category, Wickens-Knight
blends blues, rock & roll, country, funk and a little rockabilly
to create their own unique sound.
Reuben Cherry, 5 p.m.
Toronto rock 'n' soul band, Reuben Cherry, have created a distinctive
combination of rhythm & blues, rock, gospel and soul. Watch
for their new album scheduled for release in April 2006.
Carlos del Junco, 6:30 p.m.
Born in Cuba, del Junco is a two-time Gold Medal World Champion
harmonica player. His daring and sophisticated style is at once
sensitive, soulful, and sexy while never forgetting the rawness
inherent in blues music.
Carlos del Junco
Between sets, DJ’s will spin. Following the final band, DJ’s
will spin club music outside until 10 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 4
Hot Rising Stars — Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock
Mr. Something Something, 12 noon
With a reputation for wildly energized live shows, this Afrofunk-inspired
band brings the danceable rhythms of Nigeria, Senegal, Mali and
Ghana to Toronto stages.
Christine Evans, 2 p.m.
From Victoria, B.C, this extraordinary gifted singer/ songwriter
is emerging as one of Canada’s great, young talents. Her debut
CD “Take Me Home” is a collection of evocative modern
pop.
Matthew Barber and Union Dues, 3:30 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Matthew Barber’s music is lyrically captivating,
melodically sophisticated and disarmingly personal without forsaking
the importance of the groove, the hooks and ultimately the rock.
Blues Underdog, 5 p.m.
After touring with the Black Eyed Peas, this seven-piece band is
back in Toronto rocking the masses with their blend of hip-hop,
funk and alternative rock.
Belinda Brady, 6:30 p.m.
Having performed with the likes of Shaggy, this Jamaican-born Canadian
singer blends elements of rock, reggae and soul. Brady’s debut
album will be available in Spring 2006
Belinda Brady
Between sets, DJ’s will spin. Following the final band, DJ’s
will spin club music outside until 11 p.m.
Sunday Feb. 5
Songs for a Winter’s Day — Folk/Roots
Liam Titcomb, 12:30 p.m.
This 17-year old Torontonian’s music is steeped in thick,
lush melodies, indelible pop/roots hooks and expressive lyrics.
His self-titled debut CD includes the hit single Counting Headlights.
JP Cormier, 2 p.m.
Renowned as a prodigious musical talent at age five, J.P. Cormier
recorded his first album — a collection of bluegrass instrumentals
— at age 16. Cormier has since performed with all the country
greats and was awarded the Bluegrass Recording of the Year at the
2005 East Coast Music Awards.
Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, 3:30 p.m.
Luke Doucet, Katherine Wheatley, Liam Titcomb & JP Cormier
pay tribute to one of Canada’s finest songwriters
Katherine Wheatley, 5 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Katherine Wheatley has been captivating audiences
with her vibrant lyrics and infectious grooves at folk festivals,
concert series and clubs across Canada since 1992.
Katherine Wheatley
Luke Doucet, 6:30 p.m.
A 15 year veteran with three solo records and three with the band
Veal under his belt, Doucet brings his sharp wit and fiery intensity
to the world of alternative roots and country rock.
Between sets, DJ’s will spin. Following the final band, DJ’s
will spin club music outside until 10 p.m.
For more information and a schedule of events about Toronto's WinterCity
Festival and a schedule of events please visit the
WinterCity Festival home page.
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