ALMAGUIN NEWS, Thursday, August 27, 2009 - Page 3 Kevin Hearn is the icing on the cake Mary Beth Hartill News Staff BURK’S FALLS – Kevin Hearn, most commonly known as a member of the Barenaked Ladies, is looking forward to a return per- formance at the Burk’s Falls Towne Theatre on Saturday night. Last year, Hearn joined Work- man on stage for a few songs. This year he is the icing on the cake for what promises to be a great night of entertainment with Hearn, his group Thin Buckle and Workman working the same show. “I really like Hawksley. He takes his audience for a cool and inter- esting ride,” he said. “I think he’s sort of a kindred spirit.” Hearn said he was a member of the audience during most of the performance and enjoyed the movie theatre feel to the venue. “I think it’s really cool. It has a neat mood to it in there,” said LEGEND: Dala with folk legend Arlo Guthrie at Newport Folk Festival. Hearn. This year’s stop with band A LOT OF TALENT IN ONE SHOW: Singer Hawksley Workman will be sharing Thin Buckle is part of a promo- tional tour for Hearn’s new album the stage Saturday night with Kevin Hearn and Thin Buckle. Despite 21 years Havana Winter. Hearn says the with the band, Hearn is most commonly known as a member of the Barenaked Festival attracts album has been best described as Ladies. folktronic. “It certainly has some folk ele- Reed and Laurie Anderson. “I recently bought a cloning ments to it in a contemporary Hearn has toured with both machine. There’s three of me – rising folk stars esthetic,” he said. Reed and Anderson, most recently one for touring, one for writing The folk element stems from playing Lollapalooza with Reed. and one that watches,” he said. Hearn’s soft vocals but the full- “It’s been a real treat playing with “It’s a juggling act but I really like Rob Learn influenced brand of folk music. bodied sound of backup band him,” he said. collaborating with other musi- News Staff Adding to the bill are Nathan Thin Buckle gives it that contem- Hearn’s tour stops in Huntsville cians.” Smith, Katherine Wheatley, Janie porary flare. and Burk’s Falls are giving him Hearn says Saturday POWASSAN – Powassan’s fourth Romain and Brian Dunn. But keep Thin Buckle is comprised of the opportunity for some much night’s performance will be a annual Windsong Music Festival an eye on local talent Shane Bry- Chris Gardener on bass and back- needed R&R at the cottage near compilation of his music over the and the Newport Folk Festival have son as he makes an appearance ing vocals, Brian Macmillan on Novar where he spend much of years with Thin Buckle with a few something in common this year. to perform some of his own com- slide guitar, banking vocals and his childhood. Barenaked Ladies songs in the They will both have been graced positions solo. Bryson is a former synth, and drummer Great Bob “I like canoeing around the mix. by rising sensations Dala. member of the Baked Potatoes Scott. lake,” he said. “We’ll keep the show pretty The two-member band has – an ensemble as renowned for “I have been playing with Hearn, who did all the artwork upbeat. It’s fun,” he said. “I think been making quite a name for their stage presence as their the trio for about 21 years now,” on the Barenaked Ladies’ Snack- we’re only playing about 45 min- itself on the folk festival circuit for music. Hearn said. time! album, will also be doing on utes so it will be… concise.” the past few years, with this year The Windsong hails itself as the New York guitarist Mike Rathke some drawing while there. “I’m On Friday night Workman will being no exception, playing on the premier intimate folk festival in joined the band for this album. doing my first-ever art showing,” be sharing the stage with Kyrie same bill as legendary Arlo Guth- Ontario with only a limited num- The “with” on the inside album he said. Kristmanson, named best young rie and Joan Baez. ber of tickets being offered and a cover reads like a who’s who. Sing- Between touring, writing, performer of the year at the Cana- And this Saturday folks from laid back atmosphere to appreci- ers Chantal Kreviazuk, Mary Mar- drawing and recently wrapping dian Folk Music Awards in 2007. this area and the rest of the prov- ate the art coming wafting off the garet O’Hara and Irish-Canadian up the latest Barenaked Ladies On Sept. 5 The Burk’s Falls ince will get to experience their stage. tenor John McDermott grace this album, due out in the fall, Hearn’s Towne Theatre will host singer fun harmonies on a small stage Organizer Michael Herman is album, as do guitar legend Lou life is a whirlwind of activity. Katherine Wheatley. just outside of Powassan. promising a rain or shine event Sheila Carabine says she and with large tents being set up to partner Amanda Walther didn’t provide shelter from the heavens. hesitate when asked to play the Tomorrow night (Friday) is a little festival that keeps growing. fundraiser for the Powassan and “We love playing festivals. It’s a District Food Bank. Admission is Saturday great way to spend the summer,” a donation to the food bank and th said Carabine. local talent is encouraged to come FallFall FairFair August 29 The fun, sometimes quirky, take advantage of the open stage. 2009 always harmonious songs of Dala Between the two nights, Her- 120 come naturally to the pair, says man is promising hours of laid Scheduled Events Carabine. back, mostly acoustical, entertain- “It’s just been bred with us to ment. Gates OPEN - 8 a.m. Unscheduled Events for the Kids sing with other people. We both The fun starts this Saturday at come from musical families and noon and goes until almost mid- ADMISSION $3 - CHILdren under 12 FREE NEW night. have been doing it our whole 8:30am.................... Registration for • Air Bounces Checker’s Fun Factory: lives.” More information on the fes- Youth Horse/Pony Classes But doing harmonies comes tival can be found at www.wind- Jump Start, Laugh & Learn : Children’s Bounces 9:00am.................... Baby Show Registration with perils. songmusicfestival.com or call 724- • Outward Bound Climbing Wall • Face Painting “You’re putting yourself out 3852. Youth Horse / Pony Judging • Lean On Me Petting Zoo & Pony Rides on a tightrope, that’s for sure,” There you can find out the 11:00am................... Parade • Children’s Corn Husking Contest said Carabine. “It’s one thing to house rules, the schedule and Registration for Light Horse Shows • Children’s Scavenger Hunt sing, but it is another to listen to where to get tickets to see the acts 10:00am................... Exhibit Hall Opens NewNew Children’s Mid Way Gamess what the other person’s doing and joining Dala on the bill. Baby Show • Bean Bag Throw - Habitat Toss “We’re really excited about our match it.” Poultry Judging • Fish Pond • Ring Toss Dala is just one of many high- song Levi Blues. It’s our first single 11:30am................... Opening ceremonies lights on this year’s Windsong off our new album. It’s a really fun • Knock-em-Down Cans Sheep, Goats, Swine, Rabbit Judging Music Festival lineup. Also tak- love song and it has got a really • Ice Cream ing the stage will be Justin Rut- great reaction from audiences 12:00-1:30pm.......... Fern Glen Fiddleheads For Big & Little Kids ledge, who opened one of last wherever we’ve gone,” said Cara- 12:00-2:00............... Light Horse Show • Safe House Demo – Emsdale Fire Department year’s Hawksley Workman shows bine, quite optimistic about that 12:00 noon............... Children’s goat milking • Northern Ontario Agri-Food in Burk’s Falls with his western continuing in Powassan. Splash & Boots Children’s Show Maple the Cow, Hands on display 12:30pm................... Log & Lumber Contests • Cattle • Chip Wagon 2:00-3:30pm............. Silver Strings Live Band • Boards Honey Display 2:00pm..................... Heavy Horse Pull • Montana Tractors Display 1:00pm..................... Fireman’s Kids Games • Morning Meadows Llamas Jam Sandwich Children’s Show emsdale lions food court 2:00pm..................... Heavy Horse Pull 2:00-3:30pm............. Silver Strings Live Band Perry museum open all day!.