Old Home Week - Best of the Island Showcase

From traditional Ceilidh music to Acadian, to Jazz & Blues, to Alternative Rock... no music lover will be disappointed with this year’s fantastic line-up of performers! Check out the profiles below to learn more about the talented performers and groups who made the 2011 Showcase a smash!

	Bad Mountie Bad Mountie is a PEI band being hailed as having a fresh new sound. Their songs are well crafted and performed with an energy that yanks the listener into a world of young rock at its best... exuberant, raw, and played with command beyond their years. Only a year since forming they have already played over 40 shows, received significant airplay, and toured with Lennie Gallant.
	Barry Obrien Barry O'Brien- Georgetown PEI Singer Songwriter has been playing across the Island for over 17 years. Strong vocals, great stories and terrific stage presence help to paint the picture of the songs he has written about love, family and growing up an Islander. Barry lives in Georgetown with his Wife Kerri and 4 Children, Harrison, Garrett, Layla and Ryhs.
	Chris Daziel Born and raised in the small town of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Chris began his musical career at an early age. At the age 8 Chris began playing the fiddle and quickly jumped over to the 'heavier' sounds of music- the drums. It wasn't until he was 16 when Chris picked up a guitar and taught himself how to play. It was then Chris realized his love to sing as well. Chris gets his style of music from various East Coast Artists, but mostly, Island artist and friend, Tim Chaisson. The alternative "folk/pop/rock" feel to his music is based on the fact that Chris is open to (and loves) every style of music. It is from that love of music where he creates his own style for your listen pleasure.
	Colour Code Colour Code is a 5 piece ensemble hailing from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Their sound sparkles with sugary harmonies backed by pop-laden hooks. At the forefront are the girl-guy call backs carried throughout the band's songs, effervescently telling stories as they float on top of the string arrangements and driven bass. Colour Code will captivate you at their live performance, sending you on your way with a whimsical line or two caught in your ear for days.
	Glen Strickey For over 20 years, Glen Strickey has performed, arranged, composed, and recorded music of various styles all over the world. As both a sideman and band leader, Glen has had the opportunity to play with Grammy award winning musicians and legends in the field of Jazz, including Oliver Jones, Lee Konitz, Rufus Reid, and Ruben Gonzalas.
	Got Blues Got Blues is a collective of blues musians based in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The band began as the house band for a weekly blues matinee at The Globe in downtown ( a gig they still do every week). The members come from the award winning blues band, The Bluesprints (Chris Roumbanis on bass/guitar & Mike Robicheau on guitar), along with Reg Ballagh on drums from Rhythm Rules & the Soul Food Trio. Every week they have a special guest at the matinee and that is where the idea to have a collective came about. Many of the guests have become defacto members of the band which makes performances interesting. Got Blues play a wide variety of electric blues.
	Janet McGarry & Wildwood Janet McGarry & Wildwood is a 4-piece band presenting traditional bluegrass and gospel music. The band members are Janet McGarry on mandolin, Bryan Poirier on bass, Eddy Poirier on guitar and Serge Bernard on banjo. Wildwood is very active on the Maritime bluegrass festival scene. Be sure to check them out at www.janetmcgarry.com
	Jeff Morris Jeff Morris is a purveyor of pure pop-rock. Following up his critically acclaimed debut 'afterglow', Morris' release 'Far Away' again displays his unique ability to craft intelligent, radio ready, pop music. An award winning songwriter, Jeff has shared the stage with artists such as Bryan Adams, Steve Earle, and Tragically Hip. He was a semi-finalist in the 2011 UK Songwriting Contest.
	Johnny Oliver Band The "Johnny Oliver Band" is a Four-Piece Country/Rock band, which features Johnny Oliver as Lead Vocalist and Rhythm Guitarist; Andy Paynter as lead guitarist, and Vocals; Keelin Wedge on Bass Guitar, Fiddle and Vocals, and Colin MacKinnon on drums. Johnny Oliver has three albums to date and has been performing across the maritime's for the past 4 years.
	Jordan Cameron Jordan Cameron is a singer/songwriter from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, currently residing in Charlottetown, PEI. On September 23rd, 2011 Jordan released his third album, a full length CD, titled: "My, What A Lovely Hate", which earned him 2 nominations at the 2012 Music PEI Awards, Male Solo Artist of the Year & Rock Recording of the Year. He was also nominated for Folk Recording of the Year at the 2012 East Coast Music Awards.
	Kelley Mooney Kelley Mooney is the winner of the 2012 Music PEI Country Recording of the Year for her album, "Tomorrow". She also has the distinction of Leonard Cohen's approval for her version of "Hallelujah". Check it out on You Tube at over 443,500 hits!
	Moderation Charlottetown native, Joe MacMillan performs his original genre blending music under the name of Moderation. The name contradicts his music as his style explores intense emotional highs and lows that one may be intrigued or overwhelmed by. He is constantly searching for inspiration in artists that exude a similar passion. MacMillan has been writing music avidly for many years and is excited to release his first recording, Everything In EP, on August 11th at Baba's.
	The Meds The last two years have been busy for The Meds with multiple sell-out shows in each Maratime province. The Meds have shared the stage with such notable acts as Meatloaf, Matt Mays and Down with Webster, as well as PEI artists like Tim Chaisson, Two Hours Traffic, and Paper Lions.
	North Lakes Sending reverberations from beyond the Confederation Bridge, North Lakes are a rock n' roll band that radiate with swagger and bravado. Taking their cue from '60s pop and garage rock, the energetic five-piece combines vivid lyrical imagery and a colossal roar of musicality to craft punchy, concise rock records.
	Old Stone Station Charlottetown based Old Stone Station is a country-rock band formed in the spring of 2011. The group is comprised of Blake Crockett – rhythm guitar/vocals, Jon Dykerman – lead guitar/vocals, Matt Praught –bass guitar and David Ball – drums. They are currently recording their debut album, due summer 2012.
	Paul Broadbent Veteran of the PEI music scene Paul has released 4 albums, most recently in 2012. He is a singer/songwriter who blends folk and rock and performs live acoustically. Paul was nominated for male vocalist of the year at the 2010 Music PEI Awards.
	Ross Family Band Siblings Johnny Ross (piano), Danielle Ross (vocals, fiddle, dance), and Stephanie Ross (vocals, guitar, dance) perform PEI roots music and step-dancing. The trio is entering season seven at their busy ceilidh in Stanley Bridge. Other 2012 shows include: Canada Day celebrations, North Rustico; Murray River Fisheries Festival; Souris Acadian Festival.