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2010 Live Entertainment in the Spirit Tent
 Once again, The Windsor Federation of Musicians has put together an amazing line up of live entertainment for our Spirit Tent. The weekend is full of incredible talent from multiple genre's of music.
.jpg) June 4th - 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Blues and Roots Tickets are $10.00 each at the Gate ***SPECIAL PROMO for Friday Night Patrons of the Spirit Tent. Patrons will be able to purchase 2 Tickets for Art in the Park for $5.00. That's a 50% savings off our standard Saturday and Sunday ticket prices. Offer is valid Friday night at the Spirit Tent for the first 250 tickets sold. Ron Leary and Mr. Chill - Friday - 5:00pm
 Woodstock ON native Ron Leary will be debuting songs from his new CD “DEPENDENT ARISING”, as well as playing songs from his back catalogue including the critically acclaimed 2007 release “theroadinbetween”. Joining Ron onstage will be Windsor’s Mr. Chill, aka Kelly Hoppe. Mr. Chill, a charter member of Canadian reggae-rockers Big Sugar, and lately of Mr. Chill & The Witnesses, is one of Canada’s foremost harmonica players. He’ll be performing some of his own material as well as accompanying Ron. The four-piece band will be expertly rounded out with Toronto’s Adrian Lawryshyn on upright bass and Windsorite Greg Cox on guitar.
Johnny Rocca Band - Friday - 6:30pm
 Johnny Rocca is no stranger to the local music scene. After writing songs for many years, Rocca has just completed his 2nd CD right here in Windsor at the SLR Studios. This 3 song CD is truly an inspiration, with songs written about Danielle Campo, a local Paralympic gold medalist who has muscular dystrophy. After attending an MD fundraiser, Rocca is generously donating all proceeds from the CD to muscular dystrophy. With a voice reminiscient of Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny, Rocca's music is contemporary rock with a touch of Blues.Website: www.johnnyrocca.ca
Johnny V. Blues - Friday - 8:00pm
 There are just a handful of legitimate Canadian Blues Artists and Johnny V Mills is the true heavyweight champion of the Great Blues North! Born in Toronto, Johnny V forged his original fire-brand style of blues, touring and performing internationally for more than three decades. He does it all - singer, songwriter and amazing guitar player. Johnny has earned several Juno nominations, and awards and his music has been featured in the TV series "Northern Exposure", "The Chris Issak Show", and "Davinci's Inquest." Johnny has shared the stage with B.B. King, John Hammond, Delbert McClinton and fellow Canadian blues icon Richard Newell (AKA King Biscuit Boy).Website: www.johnnyv.org/epk HEADLINER BAND FOR FRIDAY NIGHT - 9:30pm
Sunparlour Players
 One of Ontario’s top up-and-coming bands is the Headliner band for Friday in the Art in the Park Spirit Tent. The Sunparlour Players are known and beloved across Canada. Band members Andrew Penner of Leamington; Michael (Rosie) Rosenthal and Dennis Van Dyne have been playing together since 2005. The group’s critically-acclaimed CD’s include Wave North and Hymns For the Happy. Known for their intense celebration of a live show ("a must see!!" - CBC 3) the Sunparlour Players continue to bring their unique sound to the masses.
Come out and see for yourself. http://www.sunparlourplayers.com/
 SATURDAY IN THE SPIRIT TENT
June 5th - 11:00am to 11:00pm
Classic Rock
The afternoon will begin with Children's Entertainment and shift to Classic Rock.
Beebo Kids Entertainer - Saturday 12:00pm
 Roland Bibeau (aka Beebo) is a singer-songwriter from Windsor Ontario, Canada. Soon after the birth of his eldest daughter Jayme, he discovered the joy of writing and singing children's songs. For 17 years now Beebo has entertained children and their families in South Western Ontario, and the Detroit area with live performances at schools, day cares, picnics, festivals and private birthday parties. He has released and distributed 9 popular albums.Website: www.beebomusic.com Walkerville Glee Club - Saturday 1:30pm  Toast and Jam - Saturday - 3:00pm
 Toast & Jam was supposed to be a little sideline project - something that would fill a couple nights every month. Well that was in 2003, and so much has happened since then! We're busier than we ever expected to be, and we're lovin it! There's no sign of slowing down, and that suits us fine. And more challenges are ahead of us: we're crossing the border into the U.S. on a regular basis, and making a name for ourselves in more and more places, like Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, Colorado, and more! All this from a simple idea out of Mark's head: an acoustic duet, with a unique percussion kit, an acoustic guitar, and some good harmonies to fill the sound!Website: www.toastandjam.ca Bob Gabriele - Saturday - 4:15pm
 Bob Gabriele hails from Leamington Ontario and he has been playing keyboards and singing for many years. He and his two classmates created the band Nemesis to play at their grade 8 graduation. They are well known in the Southwestern Ontario region for their wide variety of music and diverse sound!
DreamCatcher Band - Saturday - 5:30pm
 Dream Catcher provides a variety of different entertainment packages for all events. Our goal is to exceed your expectations! • Dance Hits of the Disco Years • R & B, Pop, Rock and Country Hits of Yesterday and Today • Classic Rock and Motown Favourites • Jazz Standards, Smooth Jazz and Fusion Website: www.dreamcatcherband.net
The Eccentrics - Saturday - 7:00pm
 Put a little summer in every event you have with "The Eccentrics Band." We each have over 30 Years of experience playing our music in Windsor, Essex County, parts of Southwestern Ontario and the United States. The Eccentric Band performs a wide range of music including artists such as The Eagles, Van Morrison, Bare Naked Ladies, Beach Boys, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Jackson Brown, Green Day, U2, Simply Red, and Coldplay - just to name a few.Website: www.theeccentricband.com "Super 70's LIVE" - Saturday - 8:30pm  "Super 70's LIVE" is one of North America's HOTTEST Disco, Funk Tribute Bands. Not just a dance band, but an energetic, high energy show exploding with style, funky costumes, and attitude that leaves audiences astonished and overwhelmed! Their electrifying show propels you into the groove, complete with the style, costumes and dance moves of the 70's.Website: www.youtube.com/superseventyslive British Beat 66 - Saturday - 10:00pm
 If you love The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Burden & the Animals, Herman's Hermits, The Dave Clark Five, The Spencer Davis Group, The Kinks, Freddie & the Dreamers, The Bee Gee's,The Yardbirds, The Who and many other great British Bands, then you’ll love "British Beat 66." We are a musical tribute of the British Invasion Music of the Sixties. British Beat 66 does not imitate any particular artist opting to add our own unique twist to this Great Music.Website: www.britishbeat66.com .jpg) SUNDAY IN THE SPIRIT TENT
June 6th - 10:00am to 5:00pm Vintage Jazz The morning will begin with the Music Express Talent Show, followed by the Windsor Light Music Theatre Youth Choir. The afternoon gets going with Vintage Jazz Music. Music Express Talent Show - Sunday - 10:15am
 Music Express will be presenting their 9th Annual Talent Show. The talent show is targeted at local elementary school, secondary school and post secondary students and provides a great opportunity for them to share their musical and/or dance talents and compete for fantastic cash prizes. Come cheer on the contestants!
Website: www.musicexpress.ca Windsor Light Music Theatre Youth Choir - Sunday - 12:45pm  The Windsor Light Music Theatre Youth Choir was founded in 1994 to foster vocal education and create a love of music theatre for generations to come. Under the direction of Kathy Rogers and Bev Marshall our Youth Choir consists of approximately 40 children age 8-18 years. In 2002 the Windsor Light Music Theatre Youth Choir produced their first CD Grant Us Peace, an angelic compilation of Christmas songs.Website: www.windsorlight.com/thatrical-youth_choir.php Bobby Brew Orchestra - Sunday - 2:15pm
 Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Bobby Brew and his Orchestra, better known as the Dalhousie Street Paraders, were christened with this name in the 1950's when the band was playing at the Bob-Lo Tavern in Amherstburg, Ontario. Some of the varied events the band has played in Canada and The United States over their 50 years include: National T.V. and Radio, Canadian National Exhibition, Ontario Place, Grand Opening of the Pontiac Silverdome, to name a few.
Website: www.bobbybrew.com Speakeasy Trio - Sunday - 3:45pm
 Hugh, Mike and Ray perform nostalgic pop hits and hot Jazz from the 1920's and 1930's. This dynamic group have traveled the world entertaining and recording the music they love. Vintage music classics from George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Fats Waller...and many others.Website: www.hughleal.com/speakeasy.htm Roaming Minstrels Other great performances happening throughout the park are:
SATURDAY:
Location: Coach House
Time: 11-1 PM
Music Genre: Jazz/Dixie
Location: East Gate & Wandering around the Park
Time: 11-1PM
Music Genre: Barbershop Harmony
Location: Coach House
Time: 1-3PM
Music Genre: Country
Location: Richmond Gate
Time: 1-3PM
Music Genre: Folk
 Location: Coach House
Time: 3-5PM
Music Genre: Bluegrass
12 Miles Home
Location: Richmond Gate
Time: 3-5PM
Music Genre: Acoustic Rock
SUNDAY:
Music MakersLocation: Coach House
Time: 11-1 PM
Music Genre: Jazz/Dixie
Location: East Gate & Wandering around the Park
Time: 11-1PM
Music Genre: Sweet Adelines Barbershop Harmony
Location: Richmond Gate
Time: 11-1PM
Music Genre: Oldtime Music
Bill Wilkinson
Location: Coach House
Time: 1-3PM
Music Genre: Country
Clinton HammondLocation: Richmond Gate
Time: 1-3PM
Music Genre: Folk Guitar
Close EnoughLocation: Coach House
Time: 3-5PM
Music Genre: Bluegrass
12 Miles Home
Location: Richmond Gate
Time: 3-5PM
Music Genre: Acoustic Rock
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