The “Ice Hut Lounge” will be the entertainment centre of the 2010 Ontario Men’s Curling Championship and will be the place to be before, in between, and after each draw. Great live entertainment will be provided here after the afternoon and evening draws. Here's a list of who's performing.
| Sunday, January 31st |
| 6:30 pm |
Tankard Kick-Off Party featuring "On TAP" |
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| Monday, February 1st |
| 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
My FM Live on Location |
| 9:30 pm - 12:30 am |
The Kim Pollard Band, Napanee |
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| Tuesday, February 2nd |
| 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
Matthew English |
| 9:30 pm - 12:30 am |
Texas Tuxedo |
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| Wednesday, February 3rd |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Tim Hallman |
| 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
The King Street Trio |
| 9:30 pm - 12:30 am |
Been There |
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| Thursday, February 4th |
| 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
Hannah Barstow |
| 9:30 pm - 12:30 am |
Redneck Boulevard |
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| Friday, February 5th |
| 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
Tim Sheffield |
| 9:30 pm - 12:30 am |
Rudy & Saddle Up |
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| Saturday, February 6th |
| 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
Hannah Barstow, Paul Barton, Cal Wykes & Ryan White |
| 9:30 pm - 12:30 am |
The Ryan's |
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Entertainer Bios
On Tap
January 31, 2010
On Tap was formed when singer V Aduvala and bassist Jay Patterson joined forces with two former members of the established rock band The Fairlane Brothers. Since forming in Belleville, Ontario in late 2007, the band has been spreading its sound in the Quinte area. This line up of musicians whose undeniable talent, chemistry and passion for music is rapidly creating a big buzz. Driven by a blend of catchy, melodic guitar driven songs, rock solid drums and a grooving bass topped with strong vocals, On Tap draws on a variety of rock, southern rock, and country influences. For more information on this band please visit their website at www.rockontap.com.
The Kim Pollard Band
February 1, 2010
The Kim Pollard Band came together last spring in a type of reunion. Three of the members played together as teenagers. All the band members are local to Napanee. Kim, who leads the band began her career after winning the Canadian all star jazz vocalist of the year award years ago. She is a composer and musician who works as a registered psychotherapist. Tim Sheffield on guitar and vocals, is the owner of the Music Market Café, runs Sheffield Family Music and is a performer and song writer. Bruce Cowle is an accomplished musician, playing keyboards and is a local lawyer. Roger Law, bassist, is a former high school acquaintance and accomplished musician and vocalist. Dean Crouse is a local musician who plays the drums.
Texas Tuxedo
February 2, 2010
TEXAS TUXEDO, formed by three of Eastern Ontario's best musicians, has been one of the most successful Party bands in the region since their formation in 2007. They play a diverse mix of new country and rock standards by such artists as Dwight Yoakam, Alan Jackson, Billy Joel, CCR, Billy Idol, etc... Ted Lalonde on lead guitar/vocals, John Lalonde Jr. on Bass guitar/vocals, and Tommy Vancoughnett on Drums/vocals; have performed at A-Rooms across the province, have appeared on the "Canada's Largest Travelliing Barn Dance", made the Havelock Talent Contest Top 7 Finalists, and have opened for award winning country artist Julian Austin; among others. Please visit www.myspace.com/texastuxedos for more information on the band.
Tim Hallman
February 3, 2010
Gananoque's Tim Hallman - Originally from Waterloo - ended up in this area because of a Bachelor of Music degree from Queen's University. In a previous life he was on the nation-wide CTV 'It's Happening' show, out of CFTO in Toronto. After Queens, he taught music in schools around Napanee for 15 years and then (re)turned to 'music' full time. He is now one of Kingston area's busiest musicians - playing over 200 dates a year - a versatile musician , playing everything from taverns, to restaurants, Legions, senior homes, funerals and weddings, cruise ships - and area Curling clubs! He plays many solo dates but also in various trios and duos. For more information please visit www.timhallman.ca.
Been There
February 3, 2010
“Been There…”is a four piece Rock & Roll band from Kingston, Ontario playing previously enjoyed classics from the past 40-50 years. By the end of the night, you’ll hear dozens of fantastic Rock & Roll songs and cross-over country songs from the Beatles, John Mellencamp, Bryan Adams, The Doobie brothers, even KISS. Set lists are built with one goal in mind: to give the audience the best time possible. Those who’ve spent time with us always comment on the great song selection. They’ve Been There…We hope you’ll join us too!!! For more information on Been There please visit www.myspace.com/beenthereband.
Redneck Blvd
February 4, 2010
Start with an established country singer, add a Rockabilly guitar player, a classic rock bass player and DAVEY (everyone loves DAVEY) the drummer. Oh yeah did we mention the sound man/button accordion player/vocalist? That is the recipe for REDNECK BLVD. Great fun is had by all.
Anne Banks, Vocalist Rhythm Guitar
Tom Smith, Lead Guitar
Hugh Mclaren, Bass Vocals
Dave Galloway, Drums
Mark Scouten, Sound man/accordion/vocals
Giter dun
Rudy & Saddle Up
February 5, 2010
Rudy has been heating up the stage with his live performances since 2000. Rudy is based in the Kingston area and is honoured to be backed up by some of the Eastern Ontario’s top, professional musicians. His passion for singing was evident to his audiences when he began competing in numerous singing competitions including the 2006 and 2007 Kingston Fall Fair Country Singing Showdown and the 2007 city-division finals of the Colgate Singing Competition. In all three competitions, he competed in as one of the top ten finalists. Through the many wins in local competitions, Rudy developed a very large fan base. Rudy’s popularity as a performer grew between 2003 and 2007 through his solo performances at area jamborees, charity fundraisers and local clubs. His popularity continued to climb through his various guest singing appearances with some of Eastern Ontario’s top performing and recording bands. It was through these performances that Rudy & Saddle Up was born and all are enjoying the ride! Rudy & Saddle Up perform the music of today’s top country acts such as Brooks and Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley and much more plus the music of classic rock chart toppers like Alabama, Leonard Skynard, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Get ready to ride!!! Be sure to check out the band’s official website at www.rudyandsaddleup.com.
Pat and Lynsay Ryan
February 6, 2010
They are simply known as The Ryans. Pat Ryan, the famous and now retired curler, and his daughter Lynsay Ryan, are two musicians with an exciting compilation of Soft Rock, Country Rhythm, and Harmony. Lynsay Ryan combines her all round musical productions with Beautiful Complex Vocals which are a terrific blend with Pat Ryan. Together they have produced 4 complete albums and the music just keeps getting better. Pat & Lynsay write, play, sing, record and publish all of their own material. His website has received over 4 million hits and he held the top unsigned country artist for 6 weeks on myspace. Ryan wrote 'The Brier Song' which was featured on TSN during the Tim Hortons Brier. Please visit his website at www.myspace.com/patryanmusic for more information.