2019 Schedule

 

We’ve reached the finals on May 4th! Our main room is sold out, yet there are tickets available in the dining room where you can relax with friends, wander over to the bar to order food or a refreshing drink, including a great beer from Cameron’s Brewing Company and watch the performances live on our big screen ( or wander over to the main room to stand and watch you favorite performer) Door price is $10, add an extra $25 for the delicious buffet dinner being served from 5:30-8:00 pm.
More details to follow later this week, but here’s the really important stuff:

2019 Final Performance Schedule:

April 13th, 2019 Performance Schedule

7:30-8:00 pm      David Angelis
8:15-8:45 pm      Evan Farrell   
9:00-9:30 pm      Deb O’Connor
9:45-10:15 pm    Revcall
10:30-11:00 pm  David Boyd Janes

Guest Judge: Cindy Sutch

Director of Business Development at Catherine Faint Entertainment, Cindy Sutch has significantly contributed to the company’s growth in the 21^st century.
Within her role, she has helped attract new clients and expand the talent buying portfolio, border consulting services, marketing initiatives and technical and production services with her 25 years of business experience. 
Her passion for country music and helping artists grow has led her to help guide numerous emerging country artists including James Barker Band, Kris Barclay, Instant Rivalry, and Greg Williams.
She has provided talent buying services for casinos, fairs, festivals and galas and has booked many top Canadian bands such as The Road Hammers, Aaron Pritchett, Madeline Merlo, Kira Isabella, Lighthouse, Small Town Pistols, Randy Bachman, George Canyon.
catherinefaintentertainment.com

Guest MC: Jesse Slack

Jesse Slack is a talented artist with a passion for modern country music, rock and pop.Hailing from Peterborough Ontario, Jesse has set out to make music that feels diverse, yet direct and personal, echoing the work of artists such as Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban or Tim McGraw, just to mention a few.
His honest lyrics and earthy melodies are a perfect combination of country aesthetics and pop appeal!
This charismatic singer and songwriter has managed to combine stunning melodies with meaningful lyrics and outstanding hooks, in order to create a catchy, yet direct and edgy sound.
Jesse  recent release, Mustang is rapidly rising on the charts, and gaining radio recognition.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/jesseslackmusic
http://www.jesseslack.com/
https://twitter.com/JesseSlack?s=09

April 6th, 2019 Performance Schedule

7:30-8:00 pm      Ryan Anderson
8:15-8:45 pm      Samantha Ava    
9:00-9:30 pm      Cam Bogle
9:45-10:15 pm    Ashley Bryant
10:30-11:00 pm  Dauncey

Guest Judge: Matt Williams

7:30- 8:00 pm    Kevin Parrish
8:15-8:45 pm     Monique
9:00-9:30 pm     Small Town Girls    
9:45-10:15 pm   John Chris Ford
10:30-11:00 pm Lee Michelle

Guest Judge: Roberta Michele

Roberta Michele Quilico is one of the most exclusive vocal coaches in the GTA, whose voice is featured on over 12 million albums sold worldwide on prominent international recordings such as (A New Day Has Come/Celine Dion- as featured vocalist. She has worked with Canada’s most talented songwriters both as a co-writer and as the voice representing their works.
In 2010 Roberta Michele Quilico launched The Bird Loft School Of Voice, a vocal boutique with an on-going and ever-growing waiting list.
With 25 yrs experience as a professional singer/songwriter, major label recording artist and performer, Roberta is regarded by music industry elite to be one of the most effective and skilled vocal coaches in Canada.
In June 2014 Roberta was retained by The Lifetime Network as the personal vocal coach to Disney superstar Zendaya, for her recordings of Aaliyah’s songs for the network’s biopic of the late ‘princess of RnB’. She was also the on-set musical coach/coordinator for the same film for actress Alex Schick and cast. That year she was the vocal producer for the Mini Pop Kids album and has been the personal vocal coach to many of the Mini Pop Kids for many years.
In 2016 Roberta created an exclusive program for her students- The Bird Loft Cover Recording Sessions, that produces over 40 professional recordings and accompanying videos for her students annually. Her students videos have resulted in private auditions for The Voice (USA) and America’s Got Talent (USA). 
Roberta also passionately donates her expertise to various community initiatives, charities and fundraisers, and has produced countless live musical events with full live musical accompaniment.
https://www.facebook.com/thebirdloftschoolofvoice/

Guest MC: Jess and Tay 

Jess and Tay, are a country music duo from Toronto. They’ve been playing and writing music together for 4 years, having met at Humber College, where both are currently in their final year studying music.
Their musical style is very singer songwriter, influenced from the musical style of groups like Lady Antebellum and delivering a fun, fresh country music sound.
They were finalists in last year’s Next Country Music Star Talent Search and earning a spot on the 2018 Havelock Country Jamboree line-up.
Currently they are busy working in the studio for the completion of an EP to be released later in 2019 with a show scheduled to give fans a sneak peak at the Corral Oshawa on April 26, 19 & 20.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9RP9j7xxlAM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1XqKMsuZZ7UP4GRIKT5LRA
https://www.facebook.com/jessandtayofficial/

March 23rd, 2019 Performance Schedule

7:30- 8:00 pm    Ken Northey
8:15-8:45 pm     Riley Wheater
9:00-9:30 pm     Jeff Forgeron    
9:45-10:15 pm   Emilie Roberts
10:30-11:00 pm Reilley Donnelly

Guest Judge: Linda Kash

Linda Kash began her professional life at the Second City in Toronto, where she performed, directed and conducted workshops. She has appeared in and directed a number of plays, films and television shows throughout Canada, the US, Europe, Russia and New Zealand.
Linda has also co created several shows for TV including  “Go Girl!” and “The Joe Blow Show”, which she also directed. She recently directed Colin Mochrie in “HYPROV” for Just For Laughs and the Edinburgh festival, and “Beneath Springhill,” a one man show with local Beau Dixon which won him a Dora Award for performance in 2016. Linda has had further experience behind the camera, having directed nine episodes of Love It or List It as well as appearing as a regular on Fargo Season 3 opposite Ewan McGregor. Film projects yet to be released are Little Italy, The Bet and Nine Letters, a short she wrote and directed. 
Linda has taught acting workshops for over two decades and in 2009, co-founded a Performing Arts School called PAPA.  She is best known as The Philadelphia Cream Cheese Angel (a successful campaign that ran for 16 years) but her proudest work to date by far is her fabulous blended family.
lindakash.ca

Guest Judge: Jesse Slack

Jesse Slack is a talented artist with a passion for modern country music, rock and pop.
Hailing from Peterborough Ontario, Jesse has set out to make music that feels diverse, yet direct and personal, echoing the work of artists such as Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban or Tim McGraw, just to mention a few.
His honest lyrics and earthy melodies are a perfect combination of country aesthetics and pop appeal!
This charismatic singer and songwriter has managed to combine stunning melodies with meaningful lyrics and outstanding hooks, in order to create a catchy, yet direct and edgy sound.
Jesse  recent release, Mustang is rapidly rising on the charts, and gaining radio recognition.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/jesseslackmusic
http://www.jesseslack.com/
https://twitter.com/JesseSlack?s=09

March 9^th, 2019 Performance Schedule

7:30- 8:00 pm    Joe McCauley
8:15-8:45 pm     Katie Sacco
9:00-9:30 pm     Annalise Hartwig    
9:45-10:15 pm   Tyler Cochrane
10:30-11:00 pm Derrick Zuber

Guest Judge: Sylvia Mason, Catherine Faint Entertainment

Director of Catherine Faint Entertainment, Sylvia Mason,  oversees the company’s Technical and Production crews at Casino Rama, Fallsview Casino, Boots and Hearts and numerous other client sites across the GTA. Sylvia is also a Talent Buyer and enjoys connecting talented artists with corporate clients.  Sylvia’s experience in the music business started in 1988, when she began as an assistant for an independent country music record label, learning all she could about the music business (artist management, radio, artist touring, publishing, record sales and distribution).  She has worked with many renowned country artists in Canada including as Michelle Wright, and the Good Brothers.

March 2nd , 2019 Performance Schedule

8:00-8:30 pm      Stirling J Birds
8:45-9:15 pm      Natalie Reis    
9:30-10:00 pm    Mackenzie Leigh Meyer
10:15-10:45 pm  The Stage Coach Riders

Guest Judge: Jesse Slack

Jesse Slack is a talented artist with a passion for modern country music, rock and pop.
Hailing from Peterborough Ontario, Jesse has set out to make music that feels diverse, yet direct and personal, echoing the work of artists such as Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban or Tim McGraw, just to mention a few.
His honest lyrics and earthy melodies are a perfect combination of country aesthetics and pop appeal!
This charismatic singer and songwriter has managed to combine stunning melodies with meaningful lyrics and outstanding hooks, in order to create a catchy, yet direct and edgy sound.
Jesse  recent release, I Wish I Never Met You, marks a significant step forward for the artist’s career. This song is catchy and easy to relate to, yet disarmingly heartfelt and personal, due to the intimate nature of the lyrics. Jesse’s latest EP, a record titled “Young & Free”, is available  on Spotify .
https://www.facebook.com/pg/jesseslackmusic
http://www.jesseslack.com/
https://twitter.com/JesseSlack?s=09