Music award nominee in RotaryFest lineup

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ROTARYFEST

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Nominated for the 2010 Polaris Music Award, the Wooden Sky brings their award-worthy music to the Tenaris Second Stage during RotaryFest, the Sault’s Summer Festival!

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - Since 2003, this Toronto collective has been pushing the limits of folk and country, adding pieces of outside influence and slowly growing their own unique sound.

It’s a sound that started in a garage in downtown Toronto and found its way into the hands of one of the most respected studios and producers in North America.

A sound that is nominated for Canada's top award for album of the year.

A sound that makes Wooden Sky who they are.

Alt-country Torontonians the Wooden Sky are a Canadian indie rock band that originated after lead singer Gavin Gardiner wrote songs for a school project while attending Ryerson University.

He formed the band with bassist Andrew Wyatt and drummer Chris Cocca, who has since left the band.

Band members now include Gardiner (vocals, guitars, harmonica), Wyatt (bass, vocals), Simon Walker (piano, vocals, guitar) and Andrew Kekewich (percussion). They are currently signed to Black Box Recordings who has released their last two records.

The Tenaris Second Stage guarantees to offer unforgettable music including the Wooden Sky.

Every note you hear on the Tenaris Second Stage will ring true with an incredible passion as every performer strives to deliver.

Be sure to catch the Wooden Sky, one of Canada’s up-and-coming bands on the the Tenaris Second Stage on Friday, July 16 at 9 p.m. on Queen Street in front of the Grand Theatre.

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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