Amanda Rheaume plays RotaryFest on July 17

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ROTARYFEST

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Amanda Rheaume on the Tenaris Second Stage at RotaryFest

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - She sang for our troops in Afghanistan and the Canadian Embassy in Central America.

Now she will sing for us at the Tenaris Second Stage during RotaryFest, the Sault’s Summer Festival!

Amanda Rheaume has an amazing ability to write catchy songs yet still hit deep emotions.

Her voice is able to deliver power-pop and soulful ballad with equal skill and emotion.

Last spring, Amanda recorded her latest CD "Kiss Me Back" with Jeff Dawson (Holly McNarland, Kelly Rowland, State of Shock) in Vancouver.

Since January 2010 Amanda has toured through Canada and the U.S. to promote her latest release - "Kiss Me Back" - playing 40 shows in 53 days, including two showcases at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

Since September 2008, Rheaume has co-written songs with Chantal Kreviazuk, Holly McNarland and Jeff Pearce from Moist.

Over the course of her career, Amanda has shared the stage with a number of top international acts, including the White Stripes, Finger Eleven, Lucinda Williams, the Trews, Sloan and Ani DiFranco.

Her early performing days saw her sharing the stage with veterans Sarah MacLachlan, the Dixie Chicks and the Indigo Girls at Lilith Fair in Toronto.

The Tenaris Second Stage promises to offer a showcase of outstanding musicians like no other.

Over the span of two days, the Tenaris Second Stage will feature a number of bands playing original music in a variety of styles from folk to country to rock to funk.

These artists write, record and release their own material; many of them have published several CDs, performed on world tours and have garnered extensive critical acclaim for their creations.

We guarantee that every note you hear on the Tenaris Second Stage will ring true with an incendiary passion as every performer strives to deliver an unforgettable show in a unique way.

On Saturday, July 17 at 7 p.m. on Queen Street in front of the Grand Theatre be sure to catch Amanda Rheaume!

RotaryFest

Rotaryfest, the Sault’s Summer Festival, is one of our community’s most cherished annual traditions.

This year the festivities run from July 15 -17 centered in Clergue Park.

The festival presents a number of exciting events including The Stage in conjunction with the Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie & District and sponsored in part bymthe Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation which features three days of free musical entertainment, the Tenaris Second Stage - a celebration of original art and music, and the the Tenaris Queens Walk Art Exhibit.

You won’t be able to miss the glint of steel and hot wheels featured in Wheels on the Water Car Show presented by Royal Tire and Napa Auto Parts, the hands-on fun of the Essar Steel Algoma PlayZone, the inflatables operated by the SSM Steelworkers Community Services Committee, the face-painting sponsored by Merchants of Station Mall, and the amusing and amazing at Cirque du RotaryFest sponsored by Community First Credit Union and Canadian Heritage.

Plus, we have added some new events including RC Race Cars presented by the Sault RC Car Club and Dynamic Funds.

Be sure to stop by the Rotary Food Court sponsored by Scotiabank and indulge in some mouthwatering summer treats.

And don’t forget the 88th annual Rotary Community Day Parade presented by Brookfield Renewable Power this year you can even join in the fun by participating in the Rotary Miracle Mile presented by RBC Royal Bank and run/walk/wheel down Queen Street before the parade.

This year we will be continuing with the RotaryFest Reduce Garbage Initiative partially funded by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.

For the complete RotaryFest schedule and to learn about all the fun events go to this website.

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