Archive for the ‘Spotlight’ Category
INDIEFEST: First of five “Indienights” delivers tour de force with outstanding turnout and unparalleled independent music
Photography is courtesy of Kevin Thorne and INDIEFEST 2013. Story by Joe Burd and Jasmine Theriault. Sarnia’s inaugural celebration of independent music – INDIEFEST – has begun with tour de force, officially kicking off the region’s preeminent summer festival season. INDIEFEST organizers were emotional and very pleased with the first of their Indienights live independent [...]
The Show with David Burrows unveils epic ‘facelift’, features Doug Briney, Indiefest 2013, and Cheeky Monkey news
This week on The Show with David Burrows, The Show reveals its brand new, more visually stunning than ever “facelift” that, in our opinions, ups the ante when it comes to production quality and flexibility. Featured this week on The Show is a Skype interview with independent country star Doug “Alaskan Cowboy” Brinley from Anchorage, [...]
Sarnia woman says she inherited notebook with 50-year-old copy of KFC recipe
Just when it appeared that KFC was finished in Sarnia, a local woman has come forward claiming she inherited a 50-year-old copy of Colonel Sander’s recipe for chicken batter last year from her grandmother and wants to go public with her rare find. Kelly Edwards, a 35-year-old student at Lambton College, said she was “astonished” [...]
Where are they now? Actor Cameron Mathison
Sarnia born soap opera star and TV host Cameron Mathison had his career hit off not too long ago in January of 1998 when he joined the cast of "All of My Children". Mathison attended McGill University in Montreal and graduated with a Bachelor of civil engineering degree but clearly had more of a passion [...]
Power Supply gives champion’s performance as they rocked the Duc D’Orleans up and down St. Clair River
In recent years, Sarnia has clearly become synonymous with large music festivals such as Rogers Bayfest and the annual live music charity bash Get The Ball Rolling, both extravaganzas that not only bring some of the biggest stars in music to town, but also give opportunity to rising stars by showing off sensational home grown [...]
Captain Kidd Days back for 27th annual run, three days of ramped up festival fun for the whole family
A lot of festivals make the boast of being bigger and better than in years past, but not many of them really deliver like this year's annual Captain Kidd Days, the 27th to be exact, in Corunna – it’s truly bigger and better with something for everyone. “This year’s Captain Kidd has had everything ramped up [...]
Bayfest: Hedley, Simple Plan and The Offspring; rain and mud, die hard fans, great memories and generosity highlight final day
Photography provided courtesy of Kerry Belliveau. "We are such stuff as dreams are made on." ~William Shakespeare This is a quote that came to mind as Rogers Bayfest 2012 wrapped up late Sunday night. That's it folks. It was truly a phenomenal 4-day weekend flanked with astounding talent, unparalleled music, great food and cold beer, [...]
Bayfest: Alice Cooper and British heavy metal gods Iron Maiden Collide at music festival
Photography provided courtesy of Kerry Belliveau Oh, what a night it was. The metal gods were definitely in the house this weekend flanked by a sea of 17,000 black t-shirt wearing, long-haired raging metal-heads. Rogers Bayfest continued to prove why it's the nation's preeminent summer music festival Saturday night when two of hard rock's most [...]
Bayfest: Mellencamp delivers outstanding performance, leaves fans wanting more
Photography provided courtesy of Kerry Belliveau. Another day, another big helpin' of Rogers Bayfest. So far, two for two. The second day of this year's Bayfest music festival held up to the hype and delivered another stellar evening of great live music and good times with friends. Just like the day's weather, the energy across [...]
Bayfest: Toby Keith’s fans couldn’t get enough of his Red Solo Cup
Photography provided courtesy of Kerry Belliveau. Rogers Bayfest made its highly anticipated, supercharged return to our fair city last night at Centennial Park, kicking off its 13th year with none other than country music bad boy and festival alum Toby Keith. The inaugural day of this year’s Bayfest music festival – an exceptional 4-day weekend of music, [...]
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THE SHOW: St. Clair’s ‘A Family Affair,’ Hotel California, RIBFEST, world record for air guitar, and INDIEFEST
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INDIEFEST: Third night of live music concert series a charm, independent artists deliver the goods
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