Tour 1
"Arun Pal oozes talent", "Arun is just as engaging a singer and piano player as he is as a percussionist" (Michael Barclay), "To say Arun Pal is prodigiously talented is an understatement" (Errol Nazareth - CBC Radio 1) Arun’s range as a writer and performer is opening doors as his career grows in every aspect. He is an accomplished singer-songwriter (4 full band-solo albums), has just released a new music video and as an engineer/producer/performer has contributed to over 40 albums of almost every musical style.
Downtown Bistro
Raised in Oakville, Gerry began playing the piano at the age of five. Gerry has been classically trained through the Royal Conservatory of Music but prefers to play and create by ear. Gerry’s music is heard throughout the world and has been used in both concerts and films. His song, The Red Maple Leaf, was the Canadian Snowbirds Air Show lead song. His latest CD ‘Outside Looking In’ is now available.
Emma's Back Porch / Water St. Cooker
Carl Korody & Ralph LeFevre
The classic jazz trombone of local favourite Carl Korody combines with the guitar of Ralph LeFevre for an afternoon of jazz you won’t soon forget!
Martini House
Chris James Dennis is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who can be seen live around the Burlington area showcasing a variety of musical formats - solo acoustic, duo acoustic/conga (The Topher J Duo), trio acoustic, or with the R&B group, The Topher J Band. The styles vary from laid back, rhythmic island acoustic folk to driving, funky modern blues.
Rude Native
Brad Hails & Jaret Koop
Brad and Jaret are often seen playing around town with the world’s best party band “Killin Time”, now’s your chance to see this great duo playing on their own. Brad Hails, grandson of Canadian legend Gordie Tapp gand indie music powerhouse Jaret Koop will be rockin’ the ‘Native’ for Downtown Dining!
Tour 2
La Costa Nuova
Maria has had an extensive and varied music career singing across Canada, the Caribbean and as far away as Japan; in bars, to nightclubs cabarets, and cruise ships. Maria has written two theme songs for two Canadian feature films and is now focusing her time on writing and recording her second CD.
My Thai by the Lake
James & John Taeyun Kim
The Queen's Head
Ginger St. James cleverly mixes vaudville, cabaret, rock and roll and tease like a bartender fixing a million dollar drink. The show is tasteful, exciting, and most importantly entertaining like nothing you've ever heard or seen! By far one of the most outstanding performers in Hamilton and beyond!
Red Canoe
Charissa Pavlou
SB Prime
Glen Murch
Tour 3
The Dickens
Kim Koren began performing at the tender age of four, sitting on her father's knee and singing while he strummed his banjo. From that moment on, she knew that music would be the driving force in her life. Live performances are Kim’s strength. They are full of energy and enthusiasm, and reveal her need to connect with the audience. The demand for Kim's well-written songs and beautiful voice have led to her performing across southern Ontario for the past 5 years, sharing stages with Harrison Kennedy, Dean McTaggart, Ray Materick, Mike Trebilcock, Danny Brooks, and most recently, the great pleasure of opening for Tim Gibbons with Bob Lanois, and Kelly Jay with Trickbag at the Hamilton Music Awards.
Frank began playing the guitar at age 13. Following a four year university hiatus Frank began his professional career in some Hamilton classic rock outfits before finding his groove with the 9piece r'n'b group, Ruben Kincade. Then it was back to the hard rockin' of a Guns and Roses Tribute in Lies. Through this he was adding his colours to the alt-pop band All Good Children, touring throughout Canada and charting on CFNY102. Throughout his career he's shared the stage with the likes of Kim Mitchell, 54-40, Teenage Head, Bad Company, Ronnie Milsap, Tom Wilson, Spirit of the West, and more. The new millenium finds Frank performing with his wfe, Kim Koren, as part of Punchbuggy Yellow.
Di Mario's Trattoria Ristorante
Danielle Beaudin
Danielle Beaudin has been surrounded my music her entire life. She was raised playing several instruments including piano, guitar, bass, drums and various wind instruments. With musical passion, Danielle can be heard playing tunes by classic bands such as "The Beatles", "Fleetwood Mac", and many more.
Remy Audl
Paradiso
Margo Jamieson entertains with vocals and swinging piano sounds in an easy listening “cool jazz” style reminiscent of torch singers or in the upbeat arrangements of Diana Krall. Although she is a classically trained musician, Margo specializes in laid back musical stylings that people recognize and enjoy-tunes from the Great American Songbook popularized by Michael Bublé and Rod Stewart.
Bridget Bezanson
Bridget is a singer and actor recently moved to Burlington. A versatile vocalist, she is formally trained in jazz and classical music, and sings in many styles including Jazz, Pop, Folk, and Classical. Her piano bar repertoire includes classic jazz and modern pop from such artists as Diana Krall, Tom Waits, Bette Midler, Michael Bublé, and Tony Bennett. As an actor, Bridget’s credits include various roles in regional theatre in Atlantic Canada and the Gemini Award-winning TV series "Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery" for the Australian Broadcasting Company and History Television. As a voice actor, she can be heard on radio commercials, CBC Radio drama, and as the voice of Penny on the CBC animated series "The Secret World of Og". She is currently working on a one-woman musical show for production in 2011, and later this summer she will be appearing in “Love You Forever and More Munsch”, as part of the Stirling Festival’s Theatre for Young Audiences.
Pepperwood
When Michael was little, he told his mom that he wanted to grow up to be a musician. She said, "Don't be silly. You know you can't do both!" Michael Maguire proved his mother wrong on both counts and has been playing music and entertaining people for over 45 years. He studied with two of Canada's finest musicologists, Tony Bradan and Gordon Delamont, even building his own 7 string guitar, with a lot of help from a former student, Charles Tauber. It's turned out better than he had hoped. When he's not teaching, you can find Michael strumming and singing jazz melodies throughout the Golden Horseshoe.
