Friday Night Headliners
"All On One Show"

Featuring Tributes to Elton, Ray, Tom & Frankie 






Performing:

Friday July 8th -
9:00pm - 11:00pm on Main Stage

Performing:

Saturday July 9th -
9:00pm - 11:00pm on Main Stage

GEORGE OLLIVER - HIT RECORDING ARTIST & JUNO NOMINATED R&B/BLUES ARTIST

GEORGE OLLIVER is celebrating over 21/2 decades as a professional Canadian recording artist/writer/producer and Events co-ordinator. He has had several Canadian hit records as lead singer for the lengendary " MANDALA", "GEO.OLLIVER & NATURAL GAS" and George Olliver as a SOLO ARTIST. He's also a JUNO NOMINEEE and was music director and houseband for Toronto's no.1 r&b/dance niteclub of the early 90's - "CLUB BLUENOTE". George has won "ALBUM OF THE YEAR".07 for Durham Region and a MAJA AWARD for "Song of the Year".08 from his new CD "Look Up". He's known as Canada's finest entertainer and has opened for "THE ROLLING STONES", worked along side of famous classic r&b artists such as, , "JUNIOR WALKER", HOCK WALSH, "ETTA JAMES", and WILSON PICKETT" to name a few.

His current concert/festival and recording band, "GEORGE OLLIVER & GANGBUSTER" (which was born at The Bluenote), is the hottest r&b/blues band in Toronto right now. George has performed for many of the major companies across Canada like, "TIM HORTONS", "TORONTO DOMINIO BANK"," Royal Bank", "MCDONALDS", "Remax Realty and so on. He's also played many of the major Festivals in Ontario - Oshawa Rib Fest. "Toronto Street Festival", "BEACHES JAZZ FESTIVAL", "TORONTO INTERN.FILM FESTIVAL", MISS. RIB FEST, CHUMS 50TH ANNIV. with GORDON LITEFOOT and Keith Hamphire (Nathan Philips Squ.). The band has performed at a blockbuster New Years Clelebration/06 at CASINO RAMA in Orillia, On., pe-empting the last Canadian appearance of the late King of Soul, MR. JAMES BROWN. George has just recently headlined at THE CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION and was currently featured revisiting his exploits as lead singer of the the lengendary Canadian rock/r&b group "MANDALA" on the CBC TV SUPERSPECIAL "Shakin All Over", which has aired an unprecedented 10 times Canada-wide since Jan.07 because of popular demand. ROGERS TV in DURHAM REGION has aired a TV special on George's carreer on their top rated show, "ONE ON ONE" which has aired continuously since /06. George Olliver & G.O & Gangbuster have just completed blockbusting engagements at many of the major niteclubs in the GTA including CHICKEN DELI, JUKEBOX LIVE, WHISTLERS and HUGHS ROOM.

Contact:
Hunter-Hughes Productions
(905) 668-6659
Whitby, Ontario
www.georgeolliver.com

Karen Durrant as Donna Summer

Her voice, her hair, her make up and her costumes replicate the real-life persona of Donna Summer. As a professional singer Karen’s voice can be heard on radio and on television in shows such as, Race to Freedom, the Alfred Hitchcock series, Once A Thief and many more. For the last three years she has toured in Canada, Australia, Arizona, Bermuda and many more major cities with Legends Alive. She has performed in access of 5000 people a night for corporate and inspirational shows such as, Big Sisters, McDonalds, IBM, G Motors, Bell Canada, Canada 3000, Casinos and many more.

Horovel Folk Ensemble

In brief, you should know the following about us: our Band was established in [2006] and had been responsible for providing outstanding [Armenian Musical Performance] ever since. Our specialty is in the area [Promoting Armenian Folk Music]. Our business is located at [www.horovel.com].

Gevorg Harutiunian (ARTISTIC DIRECTOR)

Gevorg Harutiunian, also known as George Arut was born in 1950 in (the capital of Georgia) Tbilisi. George began his music education in one of the best music schools in Soviet Union, Yerevan's Music School for talented children in Armenia, studying piano and violin. He was a student of many famous composers including Alexander Harutunian, Balian, Zakian, Abrahamian, After completing Yerevan's Music School in 1965, Mr. Arut continued his education in the Musical College of Tbilisi in Georgia. Upon completion in 1970, he was accepted to Tbilisi's State Conservatory in Georgia, majoring in orchestration and composition. In 1973, George started an ongoing project with Aram Khachaturian that quickly developed into a very close friendship. In 1976 Mr. Arut continued his education through correspondence at Moscow's State Conservatory in Russia. In that same year George became a member of The Union of Composers of the Soviet Union. In 1981, Mr. Arut received his diploma from the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory. From 1990-1991 Mr. Arut worked with the Jerusalem Symphonic Orchestra in Jerusalem as an arranger, musician and conductor. In 1993 he moved to Toronto, Canada and continued his contribution to music in Canadian culture as a teacher, arranger and composer.

Performing:

Saturday July 9th - 1:00pm - 1:45pm
on Main Stage

JAMESKING BAND

Toronto’s Jamesking delivers a melodic and lyrical fusion of pop, rock and neo-soul inspired by a time when popular R&B was a means of musical expression – not a formula. 

Comprised of four experienced and highly coveted musicians and songwriters, the band features founder and composer Damir “Duff” Demirovic on guitar, Bryant on bass, Vlada Mladenovic on drums and is fronted by the sultry lead vocals of Gyles. Each member brings different skills and passions to the table and together define the unique sound of Jamesking by creating intricate, smooth, hip and relevant music that is just the right mix of old school R&B with a modern pop twist. 

myspace.com/jameskingcrew

Caliente Drum and Danz

Caliente Drum and Danz are a percussion and dance troupe, showcasing drumming and dancing. Audiences are entertained and excited with intricately layered, high-powered drum figures and energetic dance choreographies with stunning costumes. The shows are not only a blast, but also inspirational, as the group raises Latin, African and World cultural awareness, social consciousness, as well as the ideals of unity and community.


Performing:

Saturday July 9th -
3:00pm - 3:45pm on Main Stage (Showcase)

Saturday July 9th -
5:00pm - 6:00pm on Street Stage (Workshop)

Hoop Toronto
STREET STAGE JULY 8TH, 9:00PM

Hoop Toronto's Sadie Spins and crew will be busy whirling and twirling at the "Street Stage" during Taste of Lawrence. The Hoop Fire performance is one not to miss as well as the LED Glow in the Hoop Workshops for families. Bring the whole family down for a fire show and interactive LED hooping workshop for all to enjoy.

http://hooptoronto.com

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Performing:

Friday July 8th - 9:00pm - 10:00pm on Street Stage