Audiences at this year’s Strathroy Hometown Festival can ex - pect to hear a good mix of original rock music as well as a se- lection of cover songs that band members pull from their 1990s and Classic Rock influences. “We love to see people having a great time in the crowd and we pride ourselves on delivering a fun and memorable experience for them,” say band members. “We have played everything from small parties, local bars, and legions to outdoor events and a slot opening for The Trews at Rockin Wheel in 2018.” Basement Bound has released one EP, Mourning Chills , and one full LP, Harmony , that contains the track “Strathroy” in hon- our of their hometown. “We have played the Strathroy Hometown Festival several times over the years, and we’re looking forward to performing on the Mainstage on Saturday in front of our hometown fans,” says Pierre. Basement Bound’s website – www.basement - bound.com – contains links to its Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages. Tickets are now on sale for the Mainstage performances. For more information, visit the Strathroy Hometown Festival website www.strathroyhometownfestival.com and check out their Face- book page. Basement Bound will also be headlining the Local Legends Night at the Strathroy Ribfest on July 6.
Basement Bound returns to the 2024 Strathroy Hometown Festival by Richard Young The Strathroy Hometown Festival has been a staple in the Strathroy community for over forty years. The Festival prides it- self on community involvement, participation, partnerships, and fun. The 2024 Festival takes place from June 14 to 16. Over the years, the Festival has built up a well-deserved reputa - tion for presenting top-notch musical performers, many of them local. The 2024 Festival is no exception. This year’s acts include Speed Wobble, Loaded Dice, The Doubts, The Fish, Nightrain Guns N’ Roses, and hometown crowd favourite, Basement Bound. Basement Bound was formed in 2010 when singer Sidney Wilpstra and a few other local musicians including guitarist Pierre Chouffot began jamming with a focus on writing original music. Nick Wilpstra soon joined on drums and after some personnel changes, a steady lineup was formed with Martin Strybosch joining on guitar. The re- cent addition of Ricky Mead on bass helped to solidify the rhythm section and bring the band to a whole new level. All of the members grew up in the Strathroy area and consider it home. “Our name reflects the one constant that our jam space has al - ways been a basement. I guess we're always bound to end up there,” says Pierre.
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