Summerfest is thrilled to announce that A Company of Fools , Ottawa’s only professional outdoor Shakespeare theatre group, will be bringing their fast and furious production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to Summerfest 2010.  “The Fools high-energy, physical, tongue-in-cheek approach to Shakespeare brings new light to all the pieces”,

says artistic director Scott Florence. “We’re going to have a lot of fun with this already delightful story.”

When Shakespeare set quill to parchment to write a tale of jealous fairies, mixed-up lovers and a donkey, he never imagined that six actors could perform all 22 characters in a high-energy version 
drawing on the disciplines of clown, commedia del’arte, and new  vaudeville.  “There are only six actors so there is a lot of doubling in the cast.  As well, being a Fools show, it’s intrinsically physical. It’s very physically demanding on the actors”, says Scott Florence. “It’s going to be a really magical, fun experience.”   Midsummer always has a little bit of magic in the air, which makes  the restless fairies want to play with the clueless mortals. Two young  couples run heedlessly into the enchanted forest outside Athens where  they catch the interest of the Fairy King Oberon and Queen Titania. Meanwhile, Bottom the weaver and his friends are rehearsing a play,  The Tragedy of Pyramus and Thisbe. In a fit of jealousy, Oberon  commands his servant, Puck, to give Bottom a donkey’s head, and have Titania fall head over heels at first sight of his long ears and boyish snout.  Not to spoil the ending, but true love wins out, and  Bottom entertains them all with his poorly-rehearsed play.

This family-friendly show is 90 minutes long with no intermission and a ticket price can’t be beat – a Summerfest wristband is all you need. The Fools will be performing at a new location, on the grounds of the Yacht Club, at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday July 31^st.  Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome!

Theatre Workshop:  “Introduction to Clown”, presented by A Company of Fools

A Company of Fools uses clown as a tool in almost everything they do:  both in the creation of new work and in performance.  This “Introduction to Clown” workshop, led by Scott Florence, is for actors with none, some or a lot of clown experience - that's right, no matter what level you're at, Scott will lead you on a personal journey to find and develop your inner clown!  Take your performance to the next level as you explore pleasure and play, games and nonsense, and the joy of the ridiculous!

Clowns play differently than your average actor -- they have their heart on their sleeve and their inner ridiculousness on the outside.  There is nothing so freeing as embracing your inner idiot. Spend some time learning to play with your heart on the outside and embracing all the strange, quirky, idiotic impulses we all have. Come to know, love and live with the idiot-genius you are within -- because to be human is to stub your toe, curse, look up to see if anyone saw, and then  pretend that nothing happened.

The “Introduction to Clown” workshop will take place on Sunday August 1^st from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Yacht Club.  Discover and hone your clowning skills, and see if you can make a Fool of yourself!

Amanda 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. Add in to that a beautiful handbuilt acoustic guitar that she can make sing, and you've got an irresistible package. 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 US to promote her latest release. 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.

“Her stage show is high octane, energetic, tight and dynamic”
- canadianmusician.com

Local high school student, Amy Sharp, began performing at age 12. Now, five years later, she has made a name for herself in Renfrew County where she performs regularly. As a singer/guitarist her repertoire covers a wide
range of popular music from the 1960's to the present day. This will be Amy’s second Summerfest performance so be sure catch her on the Mainstage as part of our Thursday night line-up brought to you by StepsCount.

Ann Chaplin is a singer/songwriter from Deep River, Ontario.
Her very first 2008 EP What I Meant to
Say has already had a fantastic response
and has received 4 nominations for the
Independent Music Awards.

With a musical style all her own and the ability
to transfix her live audiences she is
quickly making her mark on the Canadian
music scene.

Description

Definition:
Birds of prey are birds that hunt for food using their keen senses, especially vision. They kill

their preys using their powerful talons. Their beaks tend to be relatively large, powerful and adapted for tearing and/or piercing flesh. The term "raptor" is derived from the Latin word "rapere" which means “snatch, grab, carry off”.

Formal classification:
The diurnal birds of prey are formally classified into five families:

    * Accipitridae: hawks, eagles, buzzards, harriers, kites and Old World vultures
    * Pandionidae: the Osprey
    * Sagittariidae: the Secretary Bird
    * Falconidae: falcons and caracaras
    * Cathartidae: New World vultures including condors.

The nocturnal birds of prey - the owls - are classified separately as members of two extant families of the order Strigiformes:

    * Strigidae: (typical owls)
    * Tytonidae: (barn and bay owls)

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Established in 2006 Daydreams for Dollars quickly built a reputation as a "Must see, Must hear" band.

Influenced by The Beatles, Pearl Jam and Sublime, Daydreams for Dollars has been steadily creating a body of work that draws from their own life and creates a unique and contagious sound with a vibe that anyone can relate to.

The group has played a solid stream of live shows around Ontario and has garnered attention on the web and radio. The band  released a 6 Track EP in February of 2009 to satisfying acclaim.  
Their new full CD "Back In The Day" was released on May 21 at the Trews concert in Pembroke, as the band opened the show.  
The album and their live shows are getting rave reviews!  2010 promises to be the breakout year for Daydreams For Dollars ... Stay Tuned!!

Come along for an hour of fun and song in a celebration of the individual in each of us. The theme of Free to Be is that girls and boys should be free to be themselves in how they play and how they view the world. The performance will include a play by the Phoenix Centre puppets and interactive music by John King of Monkey Rock Music. Suitable for children of all ages, but recommended for ages 3 to 8.

Though Freestyle Soccer is totally cool to do and watch, it also possesses a strong developmental aspect. This is especially true
among today's young soccer players.

Through past performances, workshops and clinics, we have observed an untold progression with kids exposed to Freestyle Soccer. Some noticeable areas of improvement we have identified are:

• Ball Control 
• Dexterity (foot and eye coordination etc.)
• Balance
• Positioning
• Increased Concentration
• Flexibility and Strength
• Confidence with the ball
• Anticipation (decision making)
• Motivation and Determination
• Swiftness (speed)

These are just a few of the key areas developed through doing Freestyle Soccer. Freestyle Soccer is out to develop the skills and ball control of all soccer players around the world. Kids start playing soccer religiously as soon as they can walk, when not on the field playing, they juggle the ball to improve their skills. Freestyle Soccer puts the fun into practicing. Start by doing one keep-up, then two, then three's once you can do ten, catch the ball between your knees (KNEE GRAB), bounce the ball off your heel (HEELCAKE), then without dropping the ball, pass the ball using the back of your knee (THE POP); the tricks go on and on. It may sound or look hard but with technique and practice, it will happen.

An important thing to remember is - If you are having fun then the results will come!

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Let’s dance Deep River! Come up to the
Deep River town-hall parking lot Friday
evening for a guitar hero contest at 7 PM,
followed by the Much Video Dance
which starts at 10 PM. The Much Video
Dance is a great spot for young adults to
party outside the beer gardens. Of course
the Much Video Dance DJ’s will be
bringing some incredible prizes, as well
as lots of great music. This is a great
alternative venue to the main stage and
will have you dancing your socks off!

Start waving your flags, Deep River:  K’Naan is coming to town! The 2010 Juno award winner of both Artist and Songwriter of the year, and current nominee for International Entertainer of the Year, will be headlining Summerfest 2010 on Sunday August 1^st.

Born in Somalia and now living in Canada, K’Naan is rapidly ascending as a new star in the international music industry.  Somalia: the name alone conjures up images of unbridled destruction, merciless warlords and ruthless terror. A place where no-one — children, the elderly, religious figures — is safe from the atrocities of war.  A place where 8-year olds handle AK-47s like toys and childhood exists in chronological terms alone.  But Somalia is also "The Nation of Poets," where a poem can both inspire peace and end wars.

Growing up, it was both of these aspects of Somalia that formed the musician K’Naan Warsame, whose sophomore album Troubadour was released on February 17, 2009. Recorded primarily in Kingston, Jamaica where K’Naan was granted unprecedented access by his friends Stephen and Damian Marley to their father Bob Marley’s original home studio and the legendary Tuff Gong studios, Troubadour is a hip-hop album like no other. K’Naan successfully blends samples and live instrumentation for a sound that’s rooted in both traditional African melodies and the classic hip-hop tradition.  "I’m not interested in being mediocre," declares the rapper. "If there’s not a necessity to what I’m doing, I just wouldn’t do it. If I don’t have something to add to the conversation, I’m just not gonna talk." Luckily for us, he has plenty to say.  

K’Naan’s music draws from a tremendous mix of musical genres, including reggae, funk, pop, soul and hip-hop. K’Naan has collaborated with numerous artists, including Nelly Furtado, Mos Def, Mary J Blige, Metallica, Damian Marley, Keane, will.i.am, and Wale.  His hit single “Wavin’ Flag” reached number one on the Much Music Top 40 Countdown and has been selected as the anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.  “Wavin’ Flag” was also chosen by Young Canadian artists as a theme song to raise public awareness for the disaster in Haiti.

So, get ready to wave your flags with K’Naan, as Deep River Summerfest is thrilled to announce that immediately following his live performances at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, K’Naan will be coming to rock the Main Stage at Summerfest 2010!

Founder of MEA's Music, Marion Arthur has played classical and alternative cello for 20 years and has been a passionate teacher for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Music in
cello performance from the University of Toronto where she studied with internationally acclaimed cellist Shauna Rolston.
On top of her extensive experience as an orchestral and classical player, Marion is a creative songwriter and producer.
In July 2007, she released her debut album "Cocoon to Butterfly". She toured the album across Canada and received much praise for her poetic lyrics and haunting cello melodies. She appeared on national tv and radio and received a Toronto Independent Music Award nomination.

About Siqiniup Qilauta
Siqiniup Qilauta does Inuit cultural performances that include: throat singing, drum dancing, singing traditional songs and they could also include fun Inuit games. When asked, the group does workshops pertaining to Inuit culture. The group likes to get the audience to help out with their performances, creating an interactive performance. 

Group History
Siqiniup Qilauta has been actively performing as a group since 2001. They have performed nationally and internationally at various festivals, gatherings and events; which helped them in accomplishing into the serious performance group that they are today. 

About the name, Siqiniup Qilauta
The name of the group, Siqiniup Qilauta roughly translates to The Sun's Drum. The name was influenced by an Inuit legend they heard about the sun. When the sun has a complete halo around it, it indicates good luck and the halo is meant to be a drum. 

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Switchin’ Plates were first formed in 2008 by Steve Regan, Kurt Penny,and Jim Dent and have since been playing in several local clubs and venuesin Pembroke and Petawawa. They bring to the stage traditional country musicwith influences drawn from the outlaw sounds of Waylon Jennings, MerleHaggard and George Jones to name a few. Come check out the Switchin’ Plateson July 29th as part of our Thursday Night Showcase brought to you by StepsCount!

AS PART OF OUR SUNDAY NIGHT LINE-UP!

Hey Deep River, get ready to party! The Planet Smashers are coming to town! Formed in 1994 in Montreal, the Smashers’s infectious pop infused melodies, rippin’ horn licks and killer live shows, quickly established them as the city’s “Kings of Ska”. They released their first album (“Self-Titled”) on Planet Smasher’s founder Matt Collyer’s own label STOMP Records and hit the road. By 1997 they were no longer a local band, but a national phenomenon, headlining shows across Canada and pushing their second record, “Attack of The Planet Smashers” which reached #2 on the national college radio charts for 2 months straight. Their third album “Life of The Party” took the continent by storm, and resulted in The Planet Smashers winning the Montreal Independent Music award for best ska band and attracting attention from major labels, bands, publishers and booking agents all over the world.

Although the band received much commercial attention during the ska wave, they decided to continue down the independent road with STOMP Records. Their fourth release, “No Self Control” was produced by Steven Drake (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, The Odds etc.). "No Self Control" was also the band's first internationally released record and reached #14 on the Tower retail sales charts in Japan!

“Mighty”, the Planet Smashers’ fifth full length for STOMP Records is chock full of summertime party songs that'll get you into party gear. “Mighty” was produced/engineered by Rod Shearer (Bran Van 3000, Bionic, Corey Hart) and co-produced by The Planet Smashers (not to mention mixed on the same board as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”!) “Mighty” is a fun and positive record that provides the perfect soundtrack to any summer BBQ.

In 2004, STOMP Records produced a commemorative DVD entitled "Ten" featuring the last 10 years of the band. The DVD includes live footage from various shows from 1994 to 2003 as well as 12 videos, 24 episodes of the Japanese animated series "Catman" (soundtrack by the Smashers), and a slew of stunts and shenanigans. Also in 2004, the Planet Smashers coincidentally did a month on the 10th year anniversary of the Vans Warped Tour.

The band returned to the studio in 2005 to record their 6th album “Unstoppable”, and marked the return of long time producer-friend Chris Murray (“Attack of the...” and “Life of the Party”). "Unstoppable" features guest appearances from Jay Malinowski of Bedouin Soundclash and Liam O’Neil of the Stills. After the album’s release in May 2005, the Smashers hit the road for over a year of non-stop touring throughout North America and Europe, including yet another appearance on the Vans Warped Tour, two runs on the Ska Is Dead Tour, and even an attempt to branch out opening up for Simple Plan's Canadian arena tour.

In terms of touring, not many indie Canadian bands come close. They have headlined countless tours in North America, 8 European tours, been included on 5 Vans Warped Tour as well as a Japanese tour in 2002.

Don’t miss The Planet Smashers live show at Deep River Summerfest, Sunday, August 1, 2010. Be prepared for a good time! For more information on The Planet Smashers, check out their website (www. stomprecords.com) or check out their songs and videos on YouTube. Don’t forget to stay tuned for the announcement of our headline band!

Circus Montreal returns to bring you a gourmet mix of circus, comedy and theatre! This year the Circus Montreal team returns to Summerfest to fulfill the duties of the Roaming Horde. The allstar duo includes Aytahn Ross and Colin Franks: variety artists who’ve toured the world for the last 15 years and have been seen by millions. Ross is the artsy-fartsy Montreal circus guy who’s entertained the last two Governors General, sold out shows at the National Arts Centre, toured with Just for Laughs, and met John Cleese. Colin is the talented half of the Silly People with dry wit and skills which include comedy, juggling, balloon art, fire tricks, yo-yos, diabolos, and more. Don’t miss your chance to see them presenting, performing and teaching circus skills throughout the weekend. All performances are live and in 3D!