Monthly Archives: February 2012
Lupercalia founder Josh Richardson has an appetite for festival growth
BILL HENRY Sun Times staff Lupercalia + ? = ? With a buzz downtown, still, after last weekend’s Lupercalia, festival, founder Josh Richardson was already musing ahead earlier this week. What’s next for his growing grass roots celebration of local … Continue reading
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Big Music Fest back at Kelso Park in Owen Sound June 30: Higgins
DENIS LANGLOIS Sun Times staff Mark Higgins says everything is falling into place for Big Music Fest 2012. The concert promoter said June 30 is now confirmed as the date for the Owen Sound show at Kelso Beach Park. He … Continue reading
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Charles Glasspool directs collaborative Flesherton student composing project
BILL HENRY Sun Times staff Students in Charles Glasspool’s classroom have things to say, both with and about their music. It’s more like a workshop, with the veteran Silver Hearts performer – now in his first year teaching music at … Continue reading
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Harry Manx blends East with West, plays Owen Sound’s Roxy Sunday
BILL HENRY Sun Times staff By the time Harry Manx finally cut his first CD, the enigmatic singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist had been making music for more than 30 years. He wasn’t long back in Canada, after years in India, … Continue reading
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Richardson expanding Lupercalia, two days, 20 venues, February 17, 18
BILL HENRY Sun Times staff Owen Sound impresario Josh Richardson’s winter grass roots music and arts festival will expand to two days this year. With a Roxy concert on Friday night, Feb. 17, Lupercalia will also grow to some 20 … Continue reading
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Bassist Tyler Wagler steps up front with his own songs and band for Lupercalia
BILL HENRY Sun Times staff Last year’s Lupercalia was a turning point for Tyler Wagler. Known widely for his supportive bass work in several genres, his set at Norma Jean’s was Wagler’s first time fronting a band with his own … Continue reading
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