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FULL HOUSE FOR VANKLEEK HILL’S ANNUAL PORCHFEST
GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca
The Fifth Annual Porchfest is ready to bring the beat to the front door of homes in Vankleek Hill. “We are good to go,” said Reid Masson, one of the organizers of the annual music festival that turns the porches of homes in Vankleek Hill into temporary stages for every kind of music from folk to classic rock. “We have 40 bands and musicians, and 30 porches, so we could maybe take a few more offers of porches,” said Masson. “But we can also always double up on the shows during the day.” The fifth edition of Porchfest is scheduled for July 20, from noon to 5 p.m., with an open mike jam session later in the evening for all musicians at the Windsor Tavern. Masson noted there was never any problem with getting musicians to sign up for the annual festival. Many returning artists had already told organizers last year that they’d be back again this year for the event. “There are some really good bands,” said Masson, “who do paying gigs, who come here because it’s so much fun for them.” This year’s lineup features the return of popular bands like Vankleek Hill’s own 50 Proof for classic rock, along with Sweating Bullets, a jazz and blues group from Hudson, and J.R. and the Gator of Pakenham with acoustic guitar favourites. Besides being on the lookout for a few
La programmation du Porchfest de Vankleek Hill est presque finalisée. Le groupe de rock classique local 50 Proof et d’autres occuperont les perrons de certains résidents du village le 20 juillet, offrant gratuitement la meilleure musique de concert qu’on puisse souhaiter entendre. — photo fournie
more suitable front porches to serve as venues for some of the musicians, festival organizers are also refining the festival plan with a more detailed map available for locals and visitors, either seeking a particular band or musician to listen to or just wandering around enjoying the variety of musical acts. Another festival feature will be very welcome for everyone feeling parched during the day.
“Wherever there is a performer, there will be water,” said Masson, noting that Foodland Vankleek Hill is donating bottled water to supply water stations set up around the village during Porchfest. Masson also added that Low’s Realty, the festival’s main
sponsor almost since it began, is also on board with support for operating expenses. “They are just great,” said Masson. “Everything and everyone involved works to make it (Porchfest) better.”
CONCERT ANNUEL DE LA VOIE DU CHOEUR
L’AMOUR DANS L’AIR AVEC LE GROUPE VOIX-LÀ
L’ensemble vocal La voie du chœur a tenu son troisième concert annuel à la salle Légion à Hawkesbury, le samedi 8 juin dernier. « Ça c’est très bien passé, il restait seulement quelques places libres dans la salle, a déclaré Robert Lortie, le président et fondateur de la chorale. C’est intéressant pour nous. On a quand même grandit au cours des années et on s’améliore d’année en année. » Cette année, 18 membres ont participé au concert de La voie du chœur . Il y a eu des années où on était un peu plus nombreux. Ça dépend du spectacle, a ajouté M. Lortie. On essaie aussi de trouver des moyens pour faire d’autres spectacles pendant l’année. » M. Lortie a confirmé que l’ensemble vocal tiendra encore un concert annuel l’été prochain. —photo fournie
L’amour était dans l’air samedi soir dernier, le 8 juin, alors que le groupe vocal Voix- Là a présenté son spectacle à la paroisse Saint-Grégoire de Nazianze à Vankleek Hill. Sur la photo, on reconnait Christiane Falardeau-Pichard, directrice du groupe, et Gaston Paquette, qui ont rappelé de bons souvenirs à leur auditoire. —photo fournie
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