Entertainment Lineup For 2010

Family Stage

10:00 am Festival Open Stage
That's right - first up on the Family Stage is YOU! We're letting anyone who wants to sing, dance or try their hand at stand-up comedy onto the stage for 10 minutes to entertain us with whatever they do. We'll provide the microphones and sound system - you provide the rest. Remember, you only get 10 minutes plus a minute or two to get set up, so keep it simple. Guitars, mandolins, banjos and other portable instruments as well as CD or iPod music tracks are fine, but there won't be enough time to set up a drum kit or multiple high-power amplifier rigs. So, come out and start on your road to fame.

11:00 am The Strawberry Idol Finals
This is the final day for the 7th annual Strawberry Idol Voice Competition. It is open to public and high-school-aged residents of Lincoln, Grimsby and West Lincoln. The winner of each age category, as well as the overall Strawberry Idol, will be decided at these finals. However, the high calibre of this year's entrants will make choosing a winner a difficult task.

1:00 pm Mad Science
Mad Science is the world's leading science enrichment provider. They deliver unique, hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational. Mad Science has introduced millions of children to a world of discovery while sparking their imaginations. They are on a mission to pique children's curiosity by providing them with fun, interactive and educational programs that instil a clear understanding of what science is really about and how it affects their world.
www.madscience.org

2:00 pm The Allison Lupton Band
Vinyl Café host, Stuart McLean, has described Allison as having "... a beautiful, clear singing voice,... and the ability to tell a story with her flute". Her interest in music began in the community of West Zorra Township where she learned to sing in church choirs. She has recorded with the bands Killiecrankie and Rathlin and has performed on CBC Radio's "The Vinyl Café". Most recently Allison was nominated in the "Traditional Singer of the Year" category by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Allison and band mates Denis Rondeau, Geoff Somers, Jay Weiler and special guest musician Craig Werth captivate listeners with their beautiful renditions of traditional and original songs and tunes. The band features exquisite, three-part vocal harmonies and captivating arrangements highlighting flute, fiddle, guitar, accordion, mandolin and acoustic bass.

3:00 pm The Street Lights The Street Lights are a young high energy band filled with talent! They bring their musical interests together to form a 50's to 90's classic rock band. The Street Lights perform various numbers from Johnny Cash and Elvis to Led Zepplin and modern day rock! The band consists of four young men: Jeff Brown (guitar and vocal), Jordan Sheldrake (drums, percussion and vocal), Nick Arseneau (bass and vocal) and Riley Himmrich (various guitars). Energy, excitement, performance and laughter - The Street Lights!

4:00 pm Nia
Nia (Knee-ah) fuses the energies of Dance Arts, Healing Arts and Martial Arts. Dance techniques teach how to move with grace and fluidity. Martial arts and meditative techniques teach mindfulness, a powerful tool for self-discovery. Integrative body therapies and healing arts help individuals understand how to self-heal through awareness and alignment in order to improve physical health. Various psychological tools support the self-guided process allowing students to become empowered and to take charge of their own growth and well-being. Nia is always fun and all that variety keeps the muscles challenged and the heart pumping.

4:45 pm Tony Antidormi

A long time supporter of the Strawberry Festival and Strawberry Idol contest, Tony takes the stage with a program for every member of the family. Tony was born and raised in Niagara Falls. Music became a huge part of his life the night he saw the Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show. He is still a Beatles fan and loves playing their music, along with that of Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash and some newer material from Coldplay and Five for Fighting. Tony composed a number of songs for his children, which he sang to them often. He later made an album of those songs called "Feel the Beat" so that other children could enjoy the music. Most recently, Tony has been performing at benefits and fund-raising events. He feels honoured that the town of Lincoln asked him to perform at previous Canada Day celebrations. Music remains a huge passion for Tony and he enjoys sharing it with others.

5:30 pm Strawberry Jam

2010 marks the fifth year of a festival tradition - a Rhythm and Blues band of professional musicians formed just for the Festival. This year will see the return of some familiar faces: Dwayne LaForme (vocals and guitar), Mike Doyle (keyboard), Les Morris (bass), plus some new faces to our stage: Dave Russell (drums) and some special guests, for what they like to call "good-time R&B" - upbeat music with a little wit, humour and a swinging beat that'll get you up and dancin' even on those tired feet!

7:00 pm The Acoustics The Acoustics are a Canadian instrumental world/roots musical group from the Hamilton area. They have been cultivating their unique world/roots music for fans in local venues for the past ten years. During this period, they have released two full-length studio CDs. Their debut CD, "A Thousand Yesterdays" was released in December 2003. Their second CD, "Forever and a Day" was released in December 2007. The Acoustics were first recognized for their musical achievements in 2004, when their CD "A Thousand Yesterdays" was the winner of the Hamilton Music Award for Best Instrumental Recording of the Year. Next, their CD "Forever and A Day" was named Folk/Traditional recording of the year at the 2008 Hamilton Music Awards, with Etelka Nyilasi winning Special Instrumentalist of the year for her violin performances on the CD. Forever and a Day went on to come in second place for World Album of the year at the 2009 JPF Music Awards in Nashville. Current members of the band are Alfonso Spoto (accordion), Enzo Spoto (lead guitar), Brian Ropcean (percussion), Bonnie Krenciglowa (violin) and Andrew Eckart (double bass). For more information contact Alfonso Spoto
www.theacoustics.ca
www.myspace.com/theacousticsband
e-mail theacoustics@sympatico.ca
519-751-0683

8:30 pm The American Bandstand Review
The American Bandstand Review celebrates the music of the 1950's and 1960's including Elvis, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers and more! This five piece showband includes upright bass, keyboards, saxophone, guitar and drums. As a bonus, special guests include 4-time Juno nominee Marie Bottrell, who will perform a special tribute to Patsy Cline and Keith "Buddy" Martin's award-winning Buddy Holly tribute.



Beer and Wine Tent

1:00 pm Randy Thomas
Randy Thomas was born and raised in Fort Erie. He has been on the Niagara Peninsula music scene for the past 13 years as a one man band. Live performance venues include night clubs, festivals, weddings, senior homes and lounges. His musical style ranges from the 50's & 60's, Rockabilly, Rock n' Roll to Traditional Country and New Country. He has developed an effective sound of commercial appeal. His own compositions have been influenced by Roy Orbison, Marty Stuart, Dwight Yoakam, John Denver, The BeeGee's, Jim Croce and Rodney Crowell, to name a few. In 1995, Randy recorded his first independent CD album entitled "Can't Get Enough", which received airplay in Canada, U.S., and Europe. He has performed on Toronto's Breakfast Television, Rogers Cable T.V. and at the Nashville Palace. He has also had the privilege of being the opening act for Newfoundland comedian, Jimmy Flynn. In 2001 he received Golden Note Award, Modern Country Artist, Modern Country Songwriter, and Canadian Artist at The Best Of Texas Music Awards. In 2003, Randy released his second CD self titled "Randy Thomas" which was produced by Keith Bradford of KMA Records. Randy Thomas - fresh songs, a new sound with a distinctive voice.

5:00 pm The Andrew Hill Band
The Andrew Hill Band is a power trio made up of three talented and established musicians - Jeff Barnum on bass and local boy Piero Izzo on drums along with Andrew Hill on guitar and vocals form this blues inspired band. They've played throughout the Golden Horseshoe for the past 12 years and have 75 years of musical experience among them. You'll be sure to enjoy their notes.

Arena Tent 11:00 am The Lincoln Concert Band
The only thing around older than the Beamsville Strawberry Festival is the Lincoln Concert Band. Formed in the mid-1880's as the "National Band", it has been known as the "Beamsville Citizens' Band", as well as other names. While the first 28 years were somewhat unstable, it has been continuously active since 1908. The most recent name, the "Lincoln Concert Band", is due to the fact it is now a regional band for Lincoln Township. Beamsville is one of many towns that are included in Lincoln Township. For the last 40 years, the band has been practising on the second floor of "Bennett Hall", the old Town Fire Hall. The band's repertoire includes songs from the classics to Broadway and even Grammy Awardwinning numbers. The band is conducted by Brenda Green, whose musical talents are well known and respected in the musical community and throughout the Niagara Peninsula.
Web site: www.lincolnconcertband.ca

2:00 pm The All Canadian Pageant
This family-run pageant, with over 25 years experience, promises to deliver a well organized, professionally run pageant that is focused on fairness and having fun. Competitions in several categories will be offered. The costumes of many contestants will feature a Strawberry theme.
For details on how to enter, contact Joanne at 905-374-1302.
Web site: www.allcanadianpageants.com

5:00 pm Stage Closes

FIREWORKS AT DUSK

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