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APRIL 24 and 25- 7:00 PM
ANTICS: VARIETY SHOW
Presented By I.E. Weldon Secondary School
Eagerly anticipated by performers and audience members alike, this annual extravaganza showcases the talents of students and staff from I.E. Weldon Secondary School. Prepare to be dazzled by a mix of performances, ranging from electrifying musical acts to hilarious comedy sketches, and mesmerizing dance routines. Antics is a celebration of the creativity and passion within the school community. Join us as we come together to deliver an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
APRIL 27 - 7:30PM
THE STAMPEDERS…One More Time!
The enduring musical legacy of The Stampeders ... One More Time ... 'better catch a noon train, better get there for a rock 'n' rolling good time!’
MAY 1- 7:00PM
THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW
It's Saturday Night Fever every night with "The Australian Bee Gees Show - A Tribute to the Bee Gees". One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated live in concert. You'll hear hits like, "Staying Alive", "You Should Be Dancing," "How Deep Is Your Love," and "Jive Talkin.”
MAY 3- 8:00PM
THE DOORS TRIBUTE BY PEACE FROG
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, this highly acclaimed act pays tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors by recreating the magic and intensity of a Doors concert experience.
MAY 4- 8:00PM
JERSEY NIGHTS
The Beaches International Jazz Festival presents Jersey Nights, a spectacular show, celebrating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
MAY 9- 8:00PM
KENNY AND DOLLY TOGETHER AGAIN
Kenny & Dolly Together Again™ starring Wendy T and Marty Edwards, Kinda Kenny™ recreates the magic of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, as these two seasoned professionals deliver the incredible songs and the onstage playfulness of Kenny & Dolly's "Real Love" tour.
MAY 10- 8:00PM
CRITICAL VIEW PRESENTS THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD
PINK FLOYD DOUBLE ALBUM TRIBUTE SHOW
Join us as we celebrate Pink Floyd’s two classic albums, performed in stunning detail: The 1973 masterpiece ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ and their follow up 1975 release, ‘Wish You Were Here.’
MAY 11- 7:00PM
LEGENDS SHOW
"Legends Show" brings you some of North America's most exciting performers live on stage. Accompanied by the “Rockin’ Royals Band”, this show will feature the most incredible Tributes to Buddy Holly, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley.
MAY 18- 7:30PM
DEREK SEGUIN
Comedy super star Derek Seguin is touring Canada with his hysterical new show to celebrate his 20th year as a professional joke teller.
MAY 19- 11:00 AM AND 4:00 PM
KAWARTHA CHILDRENS DANCE CENTER
YEAR END SHOW
2 events - 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
MAY 24- 8:00PM
BRUCE COCKBURN
For 50 years, this Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience – while fiercely striving to make it better.
MAY 25 - 8:00PM
THE AC/DC TRIBUTE SHOW
Re-live the Experience with The AC/DC Show - CANADA. You'll hear hits from both the Brian Johnson and (the late) Bon Scott eras. The show is an authentic audio/visual recreation of the legendary Australian band. With their stacks of Marshall amplifiers and the grit of the mighty Gibson SG guitar, this musical tone is sure to capture your attention from the opening notes.
MAY 29- 7:30PM
DAN HILL AND ANDY KIM
IN STORY AND SONG
Dan Hill - is an international music industry legend and one of Canada’s most distinguished, authentic, and multi-talented artists.
Andy Kim - A true Canadian son, Andy has recently been awarded the country’s top industry honours including the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and a star on Canada’s Walk
JUNE 10- 7:30PM
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th Birthday, and his acclaim as the most successful musical theatre composer of all time, will be celebrated through his most iconic theatrical music including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd, and more! With a fully professional cast, we are sure this concert parade of musical offerings will overwhelm the senses.
JUNE 11- 7:30PM
IAN THOMAS
…NOT GONE YET!
…bringing the past to the present recreating the original sound of all the hits…70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond.
JULY 19- 7:30PM
THE LIVERPOOL 4
Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles
The Liverpool 4, Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles has been delighting audiences for nearly two decades with their live high energy performance! They have played thousands of shows across North America including appearances with Global TV morning show, Maple Leaf Gardens, Massey Hall, Universal Pictures, The British Isle’s shows as well as countless theaters and festivals.
JULY 20- 8:00PM
ROCK STEADY - CANADA’S BAD COMPANY TRIBUTE
Rock Steady is Canada's only Bad Company Tribute Band. They are based out of the Durham Region and consist of 5 veteran musicians with a love for Paul Rodgers & his music.
AUGUST 25- 7:00PM
TOM LAVIN AND THE LEGENDARY POWDER BLUES BAND
WITH SPECIAL GUEST MISS EMILY
For over four decades Powder Blues has been Canada’s leading blues band. The mix of swing, blues, jazz, rock & roll and r & b has an appeal so wide that people from seven to seventy swing side by side at a Powder Blues concert. Over the years the band has toured non-stop through Canada, the US and overseas, sharing their feel-good music.
SEPTEMBER 21- 7:30PM
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC is a tribute to the Doobie Brothers consisting of some of the best musicians and singers in Canada. These highly skilled musicians meticulously reproduce each and every great hit song live to give audiences a true experience of seeing and hearing the Doobie Brothers band perform live. You will want to see this amazing show over and over again.
SEPTEMBER 27- 8:00PM
AEROFORCE
The Aerosmith Tribute Band
The AEROFORCE history dates back to the early 90s. “Tyler” Bob Gregory and Paul Gayne brought together an Aerosmith tribute band for true Aerosmith fans. The AEROFORCE mission has always been to faithfully reproduce the spirit of Aerosmith in look, sound, and atmosphere. This has provided a fun and entertaining experience for every Aerosmith fan for over 2 decades.
AEROFORCE have toured across Canada and the Eastern United States many times and have amassed a number of career highlights. There have been many festivals and shows with the likes of Vince Neil(Mötley Crüe), Night Ranger, Kim Mitchell, April Wine and Blue Rodeo.
SEPTEMBER 28 - 8:00PM
DREAMER
The Supertramp Experience
Dreamer - "The Supertramp Experience" The world's most authentic tribute to Supertramp. Performing songs from the 'Crime of the Century' album, plus all of Supertramp's biggest hits: GIVE A LITTLE BIT, THE LOGICAL SONG, TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME, BREAKFAST IN AMERICA. And more!
SEPTEMBER 29 - 7:30PM
RELIVE THE MUSIC 50s & 60s SHOW
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! One of a kind “50s & 60s Jukebox Musical Concert with a Broadway feel with Band, Singers, Dancing, Tributes, Video and Trivia” A one of a kind show that takes the audience through Music History, Trivia & Memories.
OCTOBER 19 - 7:30PM
SIMPLY QUEEN
This COMPLETELY LIVE tribute performs all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen's live shows - musically and visually capturing the amazing live Queen experience that has filled stadiums around the world.
OCTOBER 20 - 2:00PM
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE
From the creators of “Oh What A Night!”, and “Four By Four”, direct from Las Vegas to Ottawa comes an electrifying new show – a unique musical revue celebrating the music of ABBA, The Carpenters, The 5th Dimension and The Mamas & Papas.
OCTOBER 25 - 8:00PM
MUDMEN
Always entertaining and definitely unique, the Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. Enjoy an all-ages evening of Celtic music & Mud stories from Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors.
OCTOBER 26 - 7:30PM
CHICAGO TRANSIT
THE FIRST AND LONGEST CHICAGO TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD
There are a lot of bands doing a tribute to the band Chicago, but back in the early 90’s, when Powerhouse decided to put together their Chicago Transit tribute act, they were the first in the world to do so. And they remain today as the longest running Chicago tribute band and the only one to carry four lead vocalists, just as the band Chicago does.
NOVEMBER 1 - 7:30PM
GRAND EVOLUTION
STYX/JOURNEY TRIBUTE
Grand Evolution is a group of 5 world class, journeymen musicians brought together by their admiration for the legendary sounds of 2 of the biggest, multi-platinum selling acts of the commercial rock era…. JOURNEY and STYX. Grand Evolution takes you back to the vinyl era performing one hit after another of some the most historic and successful songs ever written. With period authentic costuming and note for note replication of the original recordings, you'll find yourself singing along to songs that were staples of the era.
NOVEMBER 2 - 7:30PM
ORIGINAL HOTEL CALIFORNIA
for almost three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. Don't be fooled by the rest! The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock’s legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before.
NOVEMBER 8 - 7:30PM
MADE IN BLACK
CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH AND ROY ORBISON
MADE IN BLACK, celebrates the iconic music of Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison.
NOVEMBER 9 - 7:30PM
THE BOWIE LIVES
A Bowie Spectacular!
The Bowie Lives is excited to continue their run of theatres in 2024.
With the addition of new songs and costumes, this "Bowie Spectacular" continues to excite audiences whenever they play.
NOVEMBER 15- 8:00PM
STILL THE ONE
THE SHANIA TWAIN EXPERIENCE
Still the One offers an experience that takes you back to the excitement of when Shania’s Come On Over, The Woman in Me, and Up! albums were released. Performing all the hits, such as Man! I Feel Like a Woman, Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under, That Don’t Impress Me Much, Any Man of Mine, and I’m Gonna Getcha Good, this interactive show will make you want to get up and dance!
NOVEMBER 30 - 7:30PM
GREASE THE CONCERT
AND MUSIC OF THE 50s AND 60s
Tribute To Grease and the Music of the 50's and 60's is an all-Canadian professional production complete with amazing multi-media video. A Tribute to Grease features a superb cast and a repertoire that covers some of the greatest songs of the 50's and 60's. This company of talented singers, actors and comedians will leave you spellbound with their uncanny portrayal of "Grease" and the Music from the 50's and 60's.
DECEMBER 14 - 8:00PM
SOUL OF MOTOWN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
The Soul of Motown Christmas special is a spectacular tribute like no other complete with costumes, dancing, and more. This cast of singers and musicians tributes to The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5, Martha and the Vandellas and more and features all your favourite songs of the Motown era!
APRIL 19- 8:00PM
TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES
The Eagles Tribute Band is a group of talented musicians who pay homage to the legendary American rock band, the Eagles. Known for their iconic harmonies and timeless hits, The Eagles have left a lasting impact on the music industry. The tribute band captures the essence and spirit of The Eagles' music, recreating their classic songs with precision and passion.
APRIL 13- 8:00PM
MOTHERSHIP - THE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE
Come and revisit the electrifying performance and music of Led Zeppelin. With the first note played, Mothership will transport you back in time to relive the legacy that was Led Zeppelin.
APRIL 8 - 7:00PM
FOUR BY FOUR
THE BEACH BOYS - THE BEATLES - THE BEE GEES - MOTOWN
Remember that incredible “feel good” music from days gone by? Well now you can experience it again, live, in a form that is as authentic as it can be! Back by popular demand from the creative team that brought you the hit show “OH WHAT A NIGHT!” (a musical tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) comes the latest concept in tribute shows – “Four By Four”.
APRIL 6- 7:30PM
WE WALK THE LINE
This hit after hit show is a true Johnny Cash experience that celebrates the music and life of ‘The Man In Black’ and his fun-loving wife, June Carter.
MARCH 23- 8:00PM
BIG SUGAR
The legendary Big Sugar celebrate their groundbreaking "Five Hundred Pounds" deluxe vinyl release from Third Man Records with a 2 set theatrical presentation that also spans their storied career from Hugo Boss suit days to their more recent Roots Rock Reggae vibes. Gordie Johnson's power trio breathes life into their early blues and jazz tinged songbook that has influenced generations of guitarists including Jack White, The Black Crowes, Gov't Mule, and ZZ Top. "The theatre setting gives us the opportunity to explore a much wider range of styles," states Gordie Johnson, "but it is still a Big Sugar rock and roll show!"
MARCH 18- 8:00PM
THE SHEEPDOGS
Breaking away from the well-trodden path of major cities and bustling music hubs, The Sheepdogs are gearing up for a Canadian tour that will bring their electrifying live show to the heart of communities often overlooked by touring musicians. As a testament to their commitment to music lovers who've grown accustomed to traveling long distances to catch a live concert, the band’s tour spotlights many towns and places that rarely grace the tour schedules of renowned artists. With dates in Ontario, the tour reaffirms The Sheepdogs’ dedication to their fanbase, promising unforgettable nights of rock 'n' roll magic.
MARCH 16- 8:00PM
THE TRAVELING MILBURYS
The World’s Greatest Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys!
Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, and Bob Dylan. The Traveling Milburys deliver the goods in an evening filled with thrilling lights, sound, video, and audience participation. An authentic recreation of The Traveling Wilburys right down to the outfits and instruments. Enjoy all the hits of The Wilburys PLUS classics from each individual artist including George Harrison (The Beatles), Jeff Lynne (ELO), Tom Petty (The Heartbreakers)!
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