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705-945-1279 | www.rotaryfest.com | #rotaryfestSSM ROTARY AT WORK HAVING FUN WORKING TOGETHER GIVING BACK EXCHANGING IDEAS PLANNING VOLUNTEERING RAISING MONEY USING OUR UNIQUE SKILLS A ROTARIAN OR VOLUNTEER: 705-945-1279 6:00pm - The Northern Jazz Ensemble (Jazz) If you love Jazz, make sure you are at Rotaryfest to hear the incomparable sounds of the Northern Jazz Ensemble (90’s- 10’s). The original “Jazz Night at Docks” founders, NJE was active for 28 years. Judi Holmes, Steve Ryan, Marc Dubreuil, Martin Virta and J. Holmes will offer up jazz and pop tunes for your listening pleasure. 7:00pm - Zak’s All Stars (Rock/Blues) Zak’s All Stars (80’s) was a staple at Zak’s Bar and Dining Room where they covered a lot of musical territory from Blues to Rock. They were named “Rock Band of the Year” in 1985 and “Jazz Band of the Year” in 1986. The band includes all original All Star members, Bob Yeomans, Ray Gassi, Jay Scali and Brien Proulx, and boasts a whopping 200 combined years of experience! 8:00pm - Polisi Bassoon (Classic Rock) The Bassoon (60’s-70’s) was a very popular high school classic rock band that CONTINUOUS FREE ENTERTAINMENT featured three front singers, and guitar driven tunes with great four- at CLERGUE PARK part harmonies. Band members eventually migrated south to play Thursday Emcee: Shaylan Spurway with notable acts such as Alannah Friday Emcee: Andrew Stuetz Myles and Klattu before returning Saturday Emcee: Jeff McNeice home. Members Michael Yurich, Rusty McCarthy, Ray Gassi and Stuart Bolduc are still Stage Director: Shaun Antler musically active with local bands. Stage Manager: Valerie Pluss Assistant Stage Director: Nick Pavoni 9:00pm - The Dark Side (Rock) Rewind back to the mid 1960’s with one of the Sault’s most popular teen In conjunction with the dance bands, The Dark Side, playing classic rock tunes including Satisfaction, Mustang Sally, Route 66, and Midnight Hour. After 40 years, the band THURSDAY, JULY 19 reunited in 2009, playing at the Elk’s Hall and the following year 6:00pm - 11:00pm to a sold-out crowd at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25. Now, the guys are thrilled to be back together at Rotaryfest: Jack Potvin, Sam Coletti, Mick Chapman, Joe Marino, Jerry Rutledge and Don Kelly. Stage 1 sponsored by: 10:00pm - George Pinder and Patches (Country) George Pinder and Patches was a popular country band in the 70’s and 80’s. Patches worked together for about 20 years, performing at several venues in the Sault and area, Partially funded by: and also toured Canada. They opened for some of the biggest names in country music such as George Jones, Tom T Hall, Janie Fricke, and Tommy Hunter. Patches recorded an album in the 70’s, which enjoyed air time all across Canada. Original band members are George Pinder, Valerie Powley and Fred Pelletier, with guest musicians Rob Askin and Steve Roussain. 2 P: 705-945-1279 · E: [email protected] · WWW.ROTARYFEST.COM 6:30pm - Road Fever (Country/Rock/Bluegrass) Road Fever is a diverse, high energy band from the 80’s delivering quality music every time they take the stage! Country, Rock, Bluegrass, and everything in between, band members Dean Drebit, George Wright, Mark Brandow, and Ric Datson will put on a show that is sure to entertain you. 7:30pm - Turner UP! (Classic Rock) Turner UP! (10’s) was THE party band in the Sault serving up a steady diet of Classic Rock. This version of Turner UP! features original members Rob Brown, Jeff Brown & Scott McLurg. Joining Turner UP! from lineups that followed is Len Ward and Travis Sharpe. Grab your seats and come party with the boys of Turner UP! 8:30pm - A Tribute to Bon Jovi & Journey CONTINUOUS FREE ENTERTAINMENT by Mustang Heart (Classic Rock) REWIND to the 80’s with Mustang Heart as they present a tribute to two of at CLERGUE PARK their favorite bands of that decade: Bon Jovi and Journey! Mustang Heart Stage Director: Shaun Antler (90’s-10’s) is a popular local Stage Manager: Valerie Pluss band with over 30 years of Assistant Stage Director: Nick Pavoni tenure in the Sault music scene. Special Thanks to Marci Genereux-Chindamo, FRIDAY, JULY 20 Dama Chindamo, Lorenzo Fabbri, Vito Tassone and John Muise for agreeing to pay homage to two iconic Rock 5:30pm - 11:30pm and Roll Hall of Fame bands for this year’s Rotaryfest. 5:30pm - Tripod The Dog (Hard Rock/ 9:20pm - Tribute to Past Bands and Swing/Ska/Funk) Tripod The Dog was a popular band Musicians Mac Headrick will emcee a special tribute during the 90’s performing their mix of Hard Rock, Swing, to local musicians, bands and venues from the past that Ska, and Funk. In addition Tripod this talented trio of were influential in creating and building the Sault music Mark Oliverio, Brian Egglesfield and Sean Berlinguette joined scene! Special thanks to Mac, Ric Datson and Adrian Vilaca forces in other great local bands, including Boogie Fever, for their assistance with this tribute. Alystr, Riggy Zomba and Foothill Road. 10:00pm - Treble Charger (Pop/Punk) Treble Charger (90’s-10’s) is a Canadian rock band formed in 1992 in Sault Ste. Marie. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Stage 1 sponsored by: Greig Nori, co-lead vocalist and guitarist Bill Priddle and drummer Richard D Mulligan. The Partially funded by: band, initially consisted of four members (Nori, Priddle, Rosie Martin and Morris Palter), and disbanded in 2006. They reunited in 2012. They began with a melodic indie rock style, but evolved into more of a pop punk band after signing to a major label In conjunction with the in 1997. Treble Charger was one of the inaugural inductees into the Sault Ste. Marie Walk of Fame in 2006. P: 705-945-1279 · E: [email protected] · WWW.ROTARYFEST.COM 3 6:00pm - Pegasus presents the Songs of Chicago, Lighthouse SATURDAY, JULY 21 and More (Rock) In late 1972, Pegasus (70’s) was born. They were the first 1:00pm -12:15am Chicago-style rock band in the Sault complete with horns and keys. In 1973, they won the Yamaha/Sault Piano Battle 1:00pm - The Kids from “Sally” (Classic Rock/Classic of the Bands, recorded an original, won Country) The Kids from “Sally” is comprised a regional competition in Winnipeg and of extremely talented young musicians from proudly represented the Sault in a nationwide competition in Ottawa. Korah Collegiate who perform with the band Pegasus went on to have a lengthy playing career in the Sault. Rotaryfest Mustang Sally (00’s-10’s) during the school will feature original members Frank Candido, Rob Burditt, Jon Frolick, year. Originating in December 2002, this band Gary Elliott, Fred Pelletier and J. Holmes. Joining Pegasus are Rusty has changed personnel over the past 16 years, McCarthy, Jay Dinsdale, Ken Suriano and Steve Burditt. but their reputation for quality musicianship and superior vocals continues to amaze with every lineup, thus proving they are a force in the Sault music scene! 7:00pm - Dustin Jones & The Rising Tide Members: Jeff Rhude, Tobias Chong, Nicholas Gingras, Ethan Bedley, (Celtic/Folk/Punk/Rock) Hailing from Sault Ste. Marie, Dustin Jones, Trenton Whillans, Stephen North, Braiden Bryant, Madii Schomogyi, Chris Johns, and brothers Sheldon and Marshall Jaaskelainen guarantee Ava Nori, Lauren Wilkinson, and Hannah Nicoletta. a foot stompin’, harmony filled, fiddle and stand up bass riddled, humdinger of good time. The brothers, (formerly of The Wild Turkeys (00’s) 2:00pm - Martinelli, McGillivray & Roy (Folk/Pop) bring a unique Celtic Country musical style to Kelly McGillivray, Sue Martinelli and Sue Roy have performed for numerous Dustin’s (formerly of the Inner City Surfers 00’s) audiences for over 35 years, with Champagne Breakfast (80’s), and then unforgettable raunchy Punk Rock singing and with The Wailing Aztecs (90’s). This amazing trio performs folk, pop and songwriting prowess. The band has spent the original songs blending harmonies reminiscent of Crosby, Stills, Nash last 8 years touring all over Canada and the and Young and the Indigo Girls. These super talented women invite you United States. They have played many music festivals including The Vans to join them and sing along to the oldies but goodies you remember. Warped Tour as well as The Dauphin Country Music Festival. 3:00pm - Summer Beach Party 7:50pm - Tribute to Past Bands and Musicians Mac hosted by The Sun Dogs featuring Headrick will emcee a special tribute to local musicians, bands and venues tributes to Jimmy Buffett, The Beach from the past that were influential in creating and building the Sault music Boys, Bob Marley and More (Retro Pop) scene! Special thanks to Mac, Ric Datson and Adrian Vilaca for their The SUNDOGS has a diverse repertoire that assistance with this tribute. focuses on the sounds of summer and features guitar driven tunes with cool old school four- part harmonies. 1960 and later Retro Pop songs with warm summery 8:30pm - The Stampeders (Classic Rock) tropical themes by Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys, Bob Marley, The Lovin’ The Stampeders are a Canadian rock Spoonful, The Rascals and Mongo Jerry. Veteran musicians Rusty McCarthy, trio, consisting of Rich Dodson (guitar, Stuart Bolduc, Josh Norling and Tym Morrison will host this summer vocals), Ronnie King (bass, vocals), beach party! and Kim Berly (drums, vocals). The band formed in Calgary, Alberta in 1964 as The Rebounds. They renamed 4:00pm - Odd Man Out (Rock) Odd Man Out (00’s-10’s) is a themselves The Stampeders in 1965 jam rock band based out of Sault Ste.