SEPTEMBER 9 2017 1-4Pm Follow the Guitar Trail™ Up, Down and Around the Blue Mountain Village & the Village Way Hiking Trail to Discover 24 Entertainers
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GUITARBLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TRAIL PRESENTS SEPTEMBER 9 2017 1-4pm Follow the Guitar Trail™ up, down and around the Blue Mountain Village & the Village Way hiking trail to discover 24 entertainers. CANADA’S ONLY See *inside GUITAR TRAIL for list of performers KIM4:30pm MITCHELL coca-cola village stage *Enter to Win a VIP EXPERIENCE! Visit: bluemountainvillage.ca/GuitarTrail guitar trail map 1pm-4pm scavenger hunt 1pm-4pm Step 1: Start the Trail at the Village Information Hut to collect your map and wristband. This will give you ac cess to a free ride down the gondola. Alternatively, you can purchase a ticket for a ride up the gondola at Activity Central and hike down. Step 2: Find all the performers along the Trail and in the Village and answer the questions below. 13 12 Step 3: Return this page to the Village Information Hut and be entered to win a prize! Step 4: See HEADLINER KIM MITCHELL at 4:30pm on the Coca-Cola Village Stage! Discover each performer’s favourite artist: 11 1. Bambalamb! ANSWER: 2. John Limoges ANSWER: 10 3. Chantal Preston 9 ANSWER: 7 8 # 4. Pat Maloney ANSWER: 5. Greg Smith ANSWER: 6 6. David Stone ANSWER: 5 7. Ian Raeburn ANSWER: 8. Dave Loopstra ANSWER: 4 VILLAGE WAY 9. Jeff Cunningham ANSWER: 10. Jasmin Millar ANSWER: HIKING TRAIL 11. Jason Redman 3 ANSWER: 2 12. Aaron Garner ANSWER: 13. Beinn Gorm Highlanders (12:50-1:50PM only) ANSWER: 14. Chris Scerri & Jon Zaslow ANSWER: 1 15. Drew McIvor ANSWER: 16. Mark Danby & Dennis Sloan ANSWER: 17. Shane Cloutier ANSWER: 18. Marie Swidersky ANSWER: 19. Erica and Mike McCarthy 15 20-24 12-4 GUITAR VILLAGE ANSWER: 14 4:30 CONCERT 20. Tony Karol ANSWER: 16 21. Joe Rockman ANSWER: 18 22. Craig Smith ANSWER: 23. Long McQuade SEASONS AT BLUE & ANSWER: 24. Metalworks ANSWER: 19 VILLAGE GUITAR 17 NAME: EMAIL: 2 MOSAIC 3 I would like to receive the Blue Mountain Village Events email NewsletterDra biosGUITAR TRAIL 1. Bambalamb! 4. Pat Maloney Translated “The Impact of the Lamb” or Pat Maloney is a Canadian songwriter, storyteller, and a Bam528, the frequency which he lives! serious whistler. He’s a concerned citizen, with a busted Bam had a remarkable music history and acoustic guitar and a fake bass drum. He’s a too-tall, Ottawa has shared the stage with: Issac Hayes, Ras ex-pat, singing songs as meaningful as he can muster, with a Michael and the Sons of Negus, Peter healthy, self-defaming sense of humor. In three short years, Appleyard, Carol Welsman, Cecil Doo-Kingue, he has released three full-length albums, and a dozen “art Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar, Our project” style stop-motion animated music videos. Lady Peace, and many more over the last 35 years as a session and studio musician. 5. Greg Smith Greg Smith writes songs with entire life stories wrapped 2. John Limoges inside and delivers them with the eye of a cinematographer. Local singer-songwriter John Limoges uses Known for in-depth song cycles and inventive guitar work, a a strong voice to perform original songs Greg Smith concert mixes the best parts of reading a favourite and a variety of song covers including rock, book and a folkie serenade. folk, and country. As a high school vice principal, John is very active in encouraging students to explore and share their musical talents. John is very excited to be playing 6. David Stone the Guitar Trail again this year. A singer-songwriter, and musician born and raised in the Georgian Triangle. He draws from a range of influences, with a unique style of story-telling by means of heartfelt folky-pop/rock songs. 3. Chantal Preston Singer-songwriter Chantal Preston started writing poems and short stories at a young 7. Ian Raeburn age and when she asked for a guitar on her Ian Raeburn is an emerging singer-songwriter hailing from 16th birthday she began writing songs. She the Collingwood, ON area! He has made a mark locally with currently plays as a solo act and in a duo his hit song ‘Georgian Bay’, which has been featured on local with jazz guitarist Keith Boddy. In late radio stations and on CBC radio. He released his self-titled October. Chantal released her first EP titled EP in December 2016, and he continues to write music and Call You Later, featuring her single, “Just gig around Southern Ontario. Wing It”, available on iTunes. 4 5 biosGUITAR TRAIL 8. Dave Loopstra 11. Jason Redman Dave Loopstra is a guitar and banjo player best Jason Redman is a professional entertain- known for whimsical comedy lyrics describing why er from Collingwood. He has amassed a he quit Facebook, why he sometimes wishes his couple decades of experience performing name was Randy, or what he does when at home at weddings, private and corporate events, when his wife has taken his kids to karate lessons bars and pubs, as well as festivals and (hint: laundry, dishes, recycling and picking up theaters. Working as a solo act or with his Lego). Before this recent foray into live various bands, he has most entertainment performances, Dave created Our Homes magazine, needs covered. If you’re looking for rock, and grew it across Canada in 17 locations before blues, easy listening, pub-style acoustic selling the whole business in 2015 to focus on sing-a-longs or country music, you’ve creative pursuits. come the right place. 9. Jeff Cunningham Come experience the magnificent music of Jeff 12. Aaron Garner Cunningham, a local musician who will WOW Aaron Garner’s musical career begin 20 you with his talented guitar playing and vocals. years ago leading him to perform with Jeff has been performing in the Georgian Bay area award-winning masters of their craft, for several years and his ability to cover your rock blues legends, and Canadian rock music alternative favourites is second to none. We are stars. excited to have Jeff joining us again for this year’s Guitar Trail. 13. Beinn Gorm Highlanders 12:50PM-1:50PM) 10. Jasmin Millar A fun and dedicated group of hobby Born and raised in Collingwood. Jasmin pulls you in musicians dedicated to the preservation with her soft tones and meaningful messages. Long and continuation of Scottish piping and before graduating from Seneca College’s Independent drumming and to providing the community Music Production program, the multi- instrumentalist and area with a resource for a wide variety learned to have fun with music by enjoying her of public and private functions including father’s musical and comedic talents. Jasmin will the teaching of piping and drumming be performing a mix of much-loved popular covers techniques to people of all ages. and a set of her original tunes as well. 6 7 biosGUITAR TRAIL 14. Chris Scerri & Jon Zaslow 7. Shane Cloutier Performing on the C&A patio Local musician and music Chris Scerri and Jon Zaslow bring an teacher and owner of Cloutier acoustic feel to classic rock, blues and music school, Shane Cloutier pop music. Harmonies and two acoustic is currently releasing an album guitars create the perfect sound. with his band Odd Clue. He brings a mix of covers and original material in styles of blues, pop, folk, rock and his 15. Drew McIvor own unmistakable sound. With his trusty six-string, this charismatic crooner delivers with a masterful simplicity, inviting audiences not only to listen but truly share the 18. Marie Swidersky musical experience. Elements of Marie plays piano and guitar acoustic pop, folk, world, soul and and writes and sings her jazz are interwoven into a tapestry of own love songs. Long-time intelligent, catchy tunes that fit like local and owner of The Olde your favourite jeans, and soothe like a Stanton Store, Happy Valley warm summer breeze. Drew has just Candy and Go Fish Go in the completed his second full length album Village. Through the Tangle of Trees. 16. Mark Danby & Dennis Sloan 19. Erica and Mark and Dennis are the World’s Mike McCarthy Greatest OK Guitarists. Both are Erica and Mike McCarthy are current residents of Collingwood with a high energy country rock roots in the local skiing community. duo that are noted for their Their ok guitar noodlings are guaranteed exciting and dynamic live to delight all manner of outdoor trail performances, bringing fans enthusiasts as well as resident flora back wherever they play. and fauna. 8 9 GUITARGUITAR TRAIL VILLAGE 20. Tony Karol - Luthier 22. Craig Smith - Music Production Techniques and Technology A guitar player since the age of 12, Tony Karol’s passion for Craig Smith is a music producer, recording engineer, singer, music, and love of the beauty of wood led to building his first songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has performed guitar in high school. Tony has funneled that passion into internationally as a solo artist and released 3 solo albums creating instruments that stir the soul and soothe the senses. (most recently, Frozen Light, 2017). However, most days Building a limited number of performance grade acoustics, you’ll find Smith working with artists in his studio Mad River baritones and harp guitars in his Mississauga, Ontario shop Recording. He’ll be demonstrating the recording process and each year, he also mentors future builders with classes on answering questions. guitar construction. Using the finest materials, innovative techniques, and custom designs, Tony’s sonic creations are enjoyed by many including Bruce Cockburn, Tommy Emmanuel and Stephen Bennett. 23. Long & McQuade - Instrument Demonstration Where the music begins. Long & McQuade is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, with over 70 locations from British Columbia to Newfoundland.