Musical Headliners for 2010
Whitey
This 7 piece dance band describes their performance as a hot, sweaty celebration of music and life. Colin Watchorn, Joe Matheson, Bryce Bennett, Cole Graham, Mike Kayser, Paul Clark and Logan Gillis are inspired by all cultures and genres and this is embodied in their songs that are crafted solely to make people dance.
Rosette Guitar Duo
Kevin March and Michael Lyngstad craft music together that invoke the spirit of meditation in all of its forms - relaxation, contemplation, rejuvenation and joy which shimmer through the delicate tones, rich harmonies and intricately woven melodies that the duo masterfully perform. These original compositions are interspersed with humorous stories of their travels and their unique compositional process.
Morlove
This trio, Miss Emily Brown, Corwin Fox and Tobias Meis, describe themselves as making patient music that is soothing, sweet and sometimes sad. Their original sound involves captivating vocal harmonies, and unique instrumentation utilizing double bass, banjo, mandolin, vintage keys and guitar.
Celtara
New World Celtic Music handcrafted by five accomplished musicians - Bonnie Gregory, Andreas Illig, Tami Cooper, Mark Arnison, Steven Bell - with a love for the beauty of acoustic Celtic music, brought to life with a lustrous blend of instruments - harp, fiddle, flute, guitar, accordian, percussion, piano and exquisite muti-part harmony - richly textured versions of Celtic influenced traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Scandinavia and France as well as original music.
Mamaguroove
These perennial favorites are back - Shara Gustafson: vocals, percussion, Seth Macdonald: guitars, vocals, Chris Chapman: bass, vocals, Dave Radies: saxophones David McKillican: drums - be prepared for their always funky one-of-a-kind high energy tribal sound and unpredictable stage presence.
Major Conrad Flapps
The world's only human airplane, Clown Aviator Major Conrad Flapps engages the imagination and awakens our sense of joy. This talented actor, musician, clown will captured the imagination of kids and adults alike with his extreme silliness. Laughter is really good medicine and his zany act and maniacal smile will leave everyone in hysterics.
Saritah
Australian songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Saritah is a talented artist with a positive vision for the future. Engaging, uplifting and playfully powerful, Saritah's live shows are dynamic, colourful celebrations of life. Whether delivering melodic acoustic guitar soul, rocking roots reggae or dancehall, Saritah loves to connect with the audience.
Fuzzcat
Fuzzcat is Go! Playing funk-rock with elements of ska, raggaie and punk, Fuzzcat explodes dance floors with diverse sets that keep the crowd on an upward trajectory. Playing everywhere and anywhere, the band has become a fixture on the Vancouver music scene.