Entertainment at the Festival

This is what it's all about, after all. Music in every form. Whether your tastes run to jazz, bluegrass, rock n roll, bigband, classical, world or country, you'll find something to enjoy. And there's lots, just for kids.

For 2012

Headliners

ROBBIE LANE & THE DISCIPLES

You might remember rocking out to Robbie Lane and The Disciples around the GTA at some time over the last 5 decades. No need to get nostalgic hearing Robbie on Zoomer radio though. Come down to Main Street June 16th from 2 - 4 pm to make some great new memories (and friends) and enjoy some good ‘ol fashion rock ‘n roll as Robbie Lane and The Disciples rock the Markham Village Music Festival as our featured Headliner!
 
King City Rock Band
 
This 8-piece group won two awards at the Battle of the Bands this year at the Markham Theatre. 


Debbie & Phil

This dynamic duo (piano and fiddle) return to the Festival after a couple of years absence from the Main Street Festival.

 

OVERunder

Marion Drexler Band

Sold Out - popular group from Mains Mansion

The Turning Point

Tom Craig aka The Cross

Vince Cato Steel band

 

Cobra Kings

The award winning Cobra Kings! A highly talented, entertaining & always exciting powerhouse 5 member band performing hits from genres such as: Classic R&B, Soul, Reggae, Classic Rock, Blues, Funk & their own original music with conviction, splendor & passion.

Markham Concert Band

The Band will be performing their 31st concert season.  You can expect an extra special variety of music, contemporary pieces, marches, show tunes, light classics and, occasionally, a little jazz - the kind of music that appeals to any audience.  Special guest performers are featured at many of the concerts.

The Markham Concert Band was formed in 1978, and with over 65 members, it is one of the largest community bands in Canada! Band members include young and old from many fields of endeavour.  All brought together with one purpose in mind - to serve the community with the best in concert band music. 

The Big Chill

Jim Chefero and Cory Turnbull of The Big Chill have re-tooled and included Mike MacDonald into the fold. As always, they still perform all your favorite Old time Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues from the 60's 70's and 80's... With Mikes inclusion, comes one of Toronto's finest Blues Guitarist/Singer and The Chill still boasts their trademark 3 lead vocalist, lending to the full sound of harmonies all night long...
Mike brings a vast library of new material to the band, including the complete Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog, Him being the lead in The Bayou Boys, Canada's leading C.C.R. Tribute for the last 30 years...
All are veterans of the Toronto music scene, with many local bands including, The Spoons, The Extras, Wild T, Donny Walsh, Pat Rush...

What About Bob

WhatAboutBob plays the Markhan Village music festival and this is Our tenth year in a row!  

Tripple Play

Main Street Dance Troupe

Ensemble Biljana Dancers

Alex The Magician

Nick's Family Juggling Group

Chris McKhool (from Sultans of String) Kids' show

Zumba Demonstration

Performances from members of UTC (music from Broadway)

Special surprise Guests at the Opening Ceremonies

The Moralitos

Latin Fusion Band featuring Richard Morales of Markham and his lovely wife, Jennifer, with a Salsa lesson  

 

King of Nothing

King of Nothing plays an eclectic mix of ‘cool soulful pop music’, based on a repertoire spanning several decades and including recognizable (but not overplayed) songs. The band’s unique sound is based on distinct lead vocals, rich harmonies, a groove-oriented rhythm section, and dynamic and colorful sax, guitar and piano leads.

Playing at The Duchess, Saturday evening 6:00 pm - ?

Liza Williams Band

Ron Nater Band

The Ron Nater Band is ready to entertain you with its new rock-filled show to dance the night away.

GWood

Gwood is a high energy classic rock n roll band that has been rocking community festivals and clubs from downtown Toronto to Markham for over two years now.  Comprised of some original musicians and singers who have played venues in Yorkville and London, England, as well as  Toronto's El Mocambo, GWood has a style and spirit that is infectious and gets its audience up dancing.

 

 

Scott Driscoll & Heartland Levy

The band’s influences are wide ranging and include John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Al Green, Badfinger, Bruce Springsteen, Colin James, Doobie Brothers,  The Eagles, Elvis Costello, Five for Fighting, John Mayer, Marvin Gaye, Tom Petty, INXS, Train, and U2 and many more.

Farrucas Duo - Latin Fusion

Latin Duo - FARRUCAS - Laura Spada (Toronto, Canada) and Jorge Cuamacás (Ecuador, South America) is the latest addition to the exciting and exhilarating world of Latin Fusion. With their cultural mixture of rhythms and an extensive variety of instruments used in studio recording and public performances, they have allowed themselves to deliver an exotic flavour to their public. With four years of existence, (although being freelance musicians for most of their entire lives), Laura Spada (1987) and Jorge Cuamacás (1974) are characterized as the execution of different types of rhythms which originate from diverse cultures and nationalities.

 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Morgan Park

Just for the kids, fun for three days at Morgan Park. To find out more, click here.


 

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