Music

This year's musical entertainers are:

10:45-Noon - "Gibbings Family Band" - Amazing entertainment from Powassan's own "Home Grown" Band

Noon-1:00 pm - Phenomenal Fiddler, Wayne Ferguson, backed up by the Gibbings Family Band"

1:10-2:00 pm - Davey Meloy, Powassan's firefighter and sensational entertainer, backed up by the "Gibbings Famly Band"

2:00-2:45 pm - J Houston Band - feature Carolyn and Jim Houston and Rob Joanisse

And, buskers on our Main Street will be:

Sam Harvey and Caley Campbell (Moonshine Brothers)

Lynn Blunt

Gordie Reid and

Jack and Juggler

Registered Musicians List and Show Times:

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Location

ShowTime

Please Note - all times for entertainers are approximate only.

Callander Legion Branch # 445 Pipe Band, will walk the dignitaries from 250 Clark to the Veteran's Memorial Park Stage.

9:45-10:00 am

Opening Ceremonies and Dignitary Pancake Toss - Dignitaries will be led from 250 Clark Street to the stage in the Veteran's Memorial Park by Callander Legion Branch #445 Pipe Band

10:00-10:45 am

“GIBBINGS FAMILY BAND” … “GFB” Family” - Left to Right - Greg, Dick, Kathie, Don & Rich.

Performing Together Since 1982 & Still Going Strong 2023!

Playing Music for over 40 years and delighting audiences is as natural to the “Gibbings Family” Band as breathing. Don, Rich, Greg, Kathie/sister Gibbings-Stewart were surrounded by their father Dick’s music from the moment they were born and were soon adding their own vocals and musical stylings to his, creating a sound that combines a Variety of Musical selections. comprised of Country, Pop, Rock-n-Roll, 60’s,70’s,80’s +, featuring Fiddle, square dancing/if you have a Caller etc., to bring the audience to its Feet, Clapping hands, Tapping Toes, Dancing & Singing Along. Truly a sight to see & Enjoyed by ALL ages.

Listening to the “Gibbings Family” Band, whether on stage at Fairs, Festivals, Concerts, Fund Raisers, Nursing Homes, Dances or during Special Performances and Weddings the easy banter and quick whit that comes automatically when this group appears together makes you feel that you’re part of the “Family” and ensures that every audience leaves with a Smile on their face and a Song in their heart.

“MUSIC” is just what we do” says Patriarch Dick. “It’s the glue that holds the “Family” together and the Spirit that makes the good times great and the bad times bearable”.

For nearly 40+ years, since the children were barely old enough to hold a guitar or Kathie to reach the keyboard, this family has been performing, first locally, then North Bay & surrounding Areas and then across the Province. The Band’s reputation for strong musical stylings and vocalizations combined with their easy going on stage presentation makes the “Gibbings Family” winners with audiences of all ages and in all performance venues.

The ”GFB” Family’s reputation for always leaving you wanting more, has garnered fans from across the province & beyond, & their dedication to supporting young up & coming musicians & singers has made them an integral part of “Canadian Music Industry”. Being recognized everywhere & from in past years.

Inviting the “Gibbings Family” Band to be part of your next attractions or event IS a sure fire Guarantee that everyone attending will enjoy the day or evening of great Musical Entertainment and feel part of this Unique groups warm & loving “Family” camaraderie. *Some members also belong in other Bands.

FEATURES: Dick/dad Peddle Steel Guitar, dobra & Fiddle. Sons’ Don eldest, Lead Guitar, Fiddle & Vocals, Rich 2^nd., Drums & Vocals, Greg 3^rd., Bass & Vocals, Daughter Kathie Gibbings-Stewart Piano & Vocals. Monika/mom is Manager. This rounds out the Unique “Gibbings Family” originally All from Powassan, Ont., Still some members travel from near & far, e.g. Kathie, Aurora, Rich, Phelpston, Greg, Alliston, Ont.

*CKAT: Dr. Bert Brandon LOVED the “GFB” & Always played our CD “Influences” “Lord I hope this Day is Good” on the air.*“GFB” have auditioned/performed at Stoppin’ Tom Connors Res, in Erin, Ont., *2013 Inducted into “Nipissing Country Music Hall of Fame” 2013 Dick Gibbings was Inducted at Sault Ste., Marie, Ont., in the“Northern Ont. ,Country Music Association Opry”, Don Gibbings 2018.

10:45 am to Noon

Wayne Ferguson, Champion Fiddler - backed up by The Gibbings Family Band

Wayne grew up in Sarnia Ontario and started playing old time fiddle at the age of 12. He competed for many years in the Ontario fiddle contest’s up until he was 19 then started playing in country and bluegrass bands.

Wayne has been a “go to” musician for many years on fiddle and mandolin for both bluegrass and country music playing and recording with such artists as Terry Sumpsion, Johnny Burke, Harold MacIntyre, Rick Jones, Southbound, Don Rigsby, Blue Mule, Hard Ryde, Traditionally Wound… just to name a few. He has toured Canada and Europe with the Good Brothers for the last years and played with The Barn Katz Bluegrass Band for the last 5 years.

Wayne resides in Gravenhurst, Ontario.

Highlights:

Voted Fiddle Player of the year 5 times at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards

Voted Mandolin Player of the year 4 times at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards

Noon to 1 pm

Davey Meloy - Powassan's Fireman.

Special Guest Appearance with the Gibbings Family Band.

Davey Meloy is a multi-faceted, multi instrumentalist who makes sure everyone has a good time and feels like family. He has opened for award winning songwriters and continues to entertain his audiences with humour, stories and requests by the dozen.

1:10 - 1:50 pm

The J Houston Band -

The J Houston Band performs original and cover material in a blues rock style. They have completed four original albums to date. They feature songs from their recent album, Milestone, as well as songs from past albums and some popular cover material.

Highlights for the band include opening for acclaimed blues harpist, Carlos del Junco, blues guitarist, JW Jones, Juno award winner, Crystal Shawanda, and playing the Toronto Fringe Festival. The band has also had many songs featured on internet radio in Canada, the United States and the UK

2:00-2:45 pm

Gord Reid (Busker)

Originally from Nova Scotia, Gord began singing and writing songs during his time serving with the Canadian Forces. His rich baritone voice and East Coast charm add a unique twist to popular classics and current hits.

Moonshine Brothers (Buskers)

Sam Harvey & Caley Campbell of the Cadillacs are featured in a dynamic duo, The Moonshine Brothers. Sam lays down the rhythm while Caley tastefully plays his iconic solos. There will be piano, harmonica, harmonies, acoustis and electric guitars, and foot drums. Don't miss them at the north end of Main Street.

Jack the Juggler (Busker)

Jack is a 16 year old, self taught juggler. He has been juggling since the age of 9. Over the years, he has juggled at various Farmer's Markets and private events. He juggles balls, rings and clubs.

Phone: 705 729 9946

Lynn Blunt (Busker)

Lynn Blunt is a singer/songwriter from North Bay, Ontario and is proud of her Dutch and French Canadian roots. She believes they have both contributed to her love of music and storytelling. She performs both original and cover songs, accompanying herself on the guitar.

The warm tones in Lynn's voice allows her to carry us along in her stories and transport us to another place and time - a journey through life and love. Audience members are touched with the heartfelt words in her original songs and how easily they can relate to the stories and characters.

During COVID Lynn wrote and recorded two self-funded albums of original music, with availability to the public on CDs and online streaming services.

lynnbluntsinger@gmail.com / lynnblunt@live.com