4:00 - 4:40 Grand Opening with Piper from City Hall, the Mayor and Councillors

It ain't MOXY, but you can bet that guitarist Earl Johnson's new covers band, Roadhouse, is going to include a few of the classic tunes by the Hard Rock group he founded and remains part of when they debut at the revived Cassidy's Pub the night of Saturday May 7.
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Based on his recent shows with MOXY, Johnson hasn't lost any moves on the fretboard. He'll be backed by a solid crew of veterans and you can expect the 4-piece to romp through all your favourite classic Rock, R&B and Blues tunes with verve.

Hard Road: Now, from the ashes of Canada's most loved and influential rock acts of the 80s- Moxy, Santers, Killer Dwarfs and Lee Aaron - comes HardRoad, Canada's newest sensation. Capitalizing on the signature styles and diverse background of each of its members, HardRoad combines the eclectic and ripping guitar riffs of Earl Johnson of Moxy, the unmistakable vocal prowess and stage antics of Russ Graham of Killer Dwarfs, the driving backbone of Santer's bassist Rick Lazaroff and the powerhouse drumming of Morgan Evans. www.myspace.com/officialhardroad

The McCartney Years: www.themccartneyyears.net

One of the greatest tributes to Paul McCartney.
Praised by The Beatles’ promoter Sid Bernstein – the man who brought the Beatles to North America – and loved by audiences all over the world, this is The McCartney Years!
Never will you hear such talent, precision, perfection and love of craft equal to Sir Paul McCartney himself. Yuri George Jan Pool and the rest of the members of The McCartney Years travel the long and winding road back to many yesterday’s ago while this band on the run continues to play for packed, elated and appreciative audiences of any age all over the world that continue to enjoy, dance and sing-along to McCartney’s music.

Currency is from Pickering, Ontario, and the band premiered in May 2005. No Currency plays at local pubs, WalMarts in southern Ontario, Argo Games, and local charity events

The David Henman Band: "David Henman has been inducted, along with the other members of April Wine, past and present, into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame." www.davidhenmanband.com

Barb Wired
B arb Wired is a cover band like no other... They are a high energy, powerhouse band that delivers an eclectic mix of songs, ranging from Classic Rock/Dance/funk/Disco and pop. www.myspace.com/barbwiredband

WYLDFONG:

Thank-you for checking in on us. We are 4 guys who share a love of music & enjoying life. That's how we approach every show we play!
We've recently expanded our setlist to include your favourite classic rock numbers AND some newer tunes from Green Day, Racounters & City & Colour yeah!!!!

The music of Who Stole the Cookies? is a fusion of vintage and contemporary styles, creating an original rock sound, like no other band – They have been described as The Kinks mashed up with The Kings of Leon. Check them out on Facebook and http://www.myspace.com/whostolethecookiesband

This band of four has come together from across Canada and the UK to form a tight entertaining sound.

Code Green is made up of three long-time rockers, who formed the band out of their shared love of playing music for the music's sake. The band also has Cabbagetown Steve Grant play harp when he can get out from his busy playing schedule.

Ronnie and the Jets: This high energy Elton John Tribute is sure to entertain. www.ronnieandthejets.com

Rick Johnson's County Jamboree

Always keeping busy, Rick & his 5-piece band have performed the following shows:
CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION, PETERBOROUGH EXHIBITION, JOYLAND, LARGO, FLORIDA,
FORT WORTH SALOON, TEXAS HALL OF FAME, NASHVILLE 11 COUNTY JAMBOREES, BROUGHAM
WORLD AUCTIONEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS, MOLSONS PARK, BARRIE,CHOO CHILI COOK OFF CAYUIGA SPEEDWAY, CLAREMONT RODEO, WWVA JAM SESSION, WHEELING WEST VIRGINIA, CFGM OPRY NORTH
GLOBAL T.V., HIS OWN TELEVISION SHOW & worked with Alan Jackson, Jim Stafford, Ferlin Husky, Dave Dudley, Michelle Wright, Ronnie Prophet, Bill Anderson, John Conlee, Jerry Reed, Chris Cummings, Joan Kennedy, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, plus many more

This show has performed at countless fairs, weddings & special events, plus a wide variety of Charitable Functions to help raise funds. Rick is also an accomplished auctioneer.
CONTACT: NASH CAN AGENCY CORPORATION
RR5, CLAREMONT, ONTARIO l1Y 1A2
PHONE: 905-649-2295 FAX: 905-649-1119

The bands will play from Noon until close with Endless Summer on stage from 4:30 until 6:00 pm.

George Lake Big Band - http://www.georgelakebigband.com/ Spider Intro

Their finely tuned repertoire draws on the timeless appeal of the greats - Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw - and arrangements by modern swing artists like The Cherry Poppin' Daddies and The Brian Setzer Orchestra. This distinctive blend has given the George Lake Big Band a unique style that continues to win fans from every generation. Simply put, they can really swing

The Joys: Just home from a North American tour and a new release that debuted at number2, this band is returning for the 2nd time to the Pickering Ribfest. www.thejoys.ca