A Joyful Celebration Sets the Stage for Drayton Entertainment's Good Ol’ Country Gospel

 

Thursday night the Drayton Festival Theatre was transformed into the Little Brown Church for the opening of Good Ol’ Country Gospel.  This joyful celebration of music was opened with a tribute to the Drayton Entertainment Volunteers that give over 30,000 hours of time each season. As a theatre-goer, I appreciate how much time the volunteers contribute to the success of each production, and am thankful for their acts of volunteerism.

Once the show began, the performers transported the audience to a Southern Church filled with songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Elvis. The singers and musicians on stage each played an integral part in engaging the audience with their songs and stories from the Country Gospel genre of music. The show included solo performances, duets and even a harmony chorus! Good Ol’ Country Gospel will keep your hands clapping, your toes tapping and even your knees slapping with the addition of the humourous Church Bulletin updates.

“Packed with humour and heart, Good Ol’ Country Gospel is a fun-filled tribute to the beloved and enduring canon of gospel music,” says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment. “Audiences will be uplifted, inspired, and amazed by the depth of talent on stage.” 

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Good Ol’ Country Gospel will take audiences on a spirited musical extravaganza that covers the gamut of gospel classics such as “Amazing Grace,” “I’ll Fly Away,” Peace in the Valley,” “When The Saints Go Marching In,” and many more – all with a country twist!

Grab Your Tickets Now 

Be sure to see the show in its limited run for the month of August in Drayton!

Good Ol’ Country Gospel is on stage from August 11 through August 28 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. Regular performance tickets are $53 for adults, $32 for youth under 20 years of age and $43 for groups of 20 or more and select Discount Dates. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased in person at any Drayton Entertainment Box Office, by calling the Box Office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866), or online at www.draytonentertainment.com. 

Start.ca Rocks the Park Returns to London Ontario in July 2022 - Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

We are ready for the return of Music Festivals! We really enjoy Start.ca Rocks the Park in London Ontario Canada.  The multi-day festival has something for everyone.  Each day highlights a different music genre and has an amazing lineup of performers. 

Here is this year's lineup for Start.ca Rocks the Park

2022 Lineup

FM96 & 103.1 FRESH RADIO Presents: Wednesday July 13th, 2022 - all ages

- ALANIS MORISSETTE

- GARBAGE

- THE BEACHES

- CRASH TEST DUMMIES

FM96 Presents: Thursday July 14th, 2022 - all ages

- THE GLORIOUS SONS

- JULY TALK

- BIG WRECK

- THE TREWS

- CONOR GAINS

97.5 Virgin Radio Presents: Friday, July 15th, 2022 - all ages

- TLC

- AQUA

- JA RULE

- DMC OF RUN DMC

- JENNY BERGGREN OF ACE OF BASE

- 112 

- 2 LIVE CREW

Pure Country 93 Presents: Sunday, July 17th, 2022 - all ages

- DIERKS BENTLEY

- ASHLEY MCBRYDE

- THE REKLAWS

- BRELAND

and this year Saturday is 19+ event called FIZZFEST, which is Canada's First Festival dedicated to premixed cocktails, seltzer, ciders, wine and more.  There will be performances by

- Virginia to Vegas

- Alyssa Reed

- Kiesza

- Reeve

Prices vary per night. Find all the ticket info at 

https://rockthepark.ca/site/concert-tickets/

Did you know that Start.ca Rocks The Park is also a fundraiser?

Jones Entertainment Group initially created Rock the Park to raise funds for Bethanys Hope Foundation in progressing research for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). When the effects of this terrible disease hit close to home, claiming the life of seven year old Bethany McIntyre, friendship and hope came together with the vision to “Rock for a Cure”. In the first twelve years of the festival, through the support of dedicated fans and a love for music, Rock the Park proudly reached over $2.2 million dollars in hopes of finally finding a cure. In 2016, Bethany’s Hope Foundation shifted gears and stepped away from Rock the Park in order to concentrate fully on a national awareness and family support campaign that will take the organization from coast to coast over the next three years. JEG is extremely proud of the progress and success Bethany’s Hope Foundation has achieved thus far, and wishes all the best and future success to their entire team. With that said, JEG is thrilled to have Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area, Humane Society of London & Middlesex, and Western Football as our charitable partners of choice. To date, Rock the Park has now raised over $3.5 million for local charities.

You can learn more about the event on the History of Rock the Park page and the FAQ

We cannot wait to get back to Start.ca Rocks the Park as it is a Music Festival that we have really missed. We are so excited about its return that we have a pair of tickets to giveaway for the winner's night of choice!

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Celebrating Summer With Drayton Entertainment's Legends Of Rock 'n' Roll

This summer Drayton Entertainment is delighting audiences with memories from days done gone by with Legends Of Rock ‘n’ Roll.  This blast from the past spectacle includes tributes to many legendary artists, through entertaining song and dance numbers that the LEGENDS shows are known for.  There’s something for everyone in this stage production.  Whether it be songs from your youth or classics from before you were born, you’ll be singing along with the cast of this captivating show. 

 

Some performances are in recognition of famous bands while others are highlighting different eras in music history.  The styles range from doo wop bands to disco era ensembles.  There is audience interaction and some comedic bits thrown in the mix as well.  This show will have you humming these classics from the time you leave the Dunfield Theatre all the way on the journey home.  We think you will thoroughly enjoy Legends Of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Think of it as American Bandstand meets The Ed Sullivan Show meets Solid Gold.

Get Your Tickets To Legends Of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Regular performance tickets are $44.00 for adults; $26.00 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $36.00. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.

Legends … of Rock ‘n’ Roll runs through August 7. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, online at www.draytonentertainment.com or by calling the Box Office at (519) 621-8000 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).

KOI Music Fest Is Happening In The Centre In The Square's Parking Lot And You Might Win Tickets To Attend!

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive a complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

 As you know we are big fans of live music, so we are thrilled to hear that KOI FEST will be at Centre In The Square's Parking Lot Series this summer!

The acts performing this year include

• Sam Roberts Band 
• Tokyo Police Club 
• Strumbellas 
• Hannah Georgas 
• Kalle Mattson 
• Highs 
• Poor Young Things
• Le Trouble
• Teen Violence
• Ivory Hours

and the singer RIA MAE.  She performed in KW last year and even gave a shout out to local hashtag #kwawesome!

 It will be great to have RIA MAE back in KW along with all of these great artists!  We are really looking forward to it and we hope you are as well.
We suggest grabbing you tickets quickly at http://centreinthesquare.com/the-parking-lot
PLEASE NOTE this is a 19+ event (for the main stage and vip areas).

Enter To Win 

Want to try to win your way in? PLEASE only enter the contest if you are able to attend the event and are 19 years of age or older.

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and tell us why you you would bring with you to the concert! It may just win you and a guest tickets to KOI Music Fest at Centre In The Square!

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Motownphilly's Back Again When Boyz II Men Celebrate 20 Years Of Music At Centre In The Square - Enter To Win

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The Boyz Are Back In Town

To celebrate the past two decades, Boyz II Men's 20 year anniversary tour comes to Centre In The Square.  This tour has a ONE NIGHT ONLY in Kitchener Ontario Canada concert is on Saturday March 19, 2016 with tickets on sale now!

 

Boyz II Men remains one of the most truly iconic R&B groups in music history. The group redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. Recently celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, the band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated classics of the past two decades.

 

 

Tickets are available now at

http://centreinthesquare.com/event/boyz-ii-men/

 

and if you still have some last minute Christmas Gifts to buy we suggest getting tickets to this fabulous concert! Perhaps you want to set add a little romance to Valentine's Day? Tickets to this show would set the mood!

 

We're gifting a pair of tickets to one of our readers as well. Check out our contest below.

Enter To Win

Let us know what song you hope Boyz II Men perform and it might win you a pair of tickets to see them @ Centre In The Square with us! The contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh) is for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Boyz II Men on Saturday March 19,2016  at Centre In The Square In Kitchener Ontario Canada. Be sure to post your answer to the question listed in the Rafflecopter Widget in the comment section below.

 

 

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Oh Canada What A Feeling @ Centre In The Square - Enter To Win

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We're On The Canadian Bands Bandwagon

As many of our readers know we enjoy going to live events.  What you may not know is that we really enjoy is seeing Canadian Music performed live!  This means we are very excited about this upcoming Oh Canada What A Feeling performance that is headed for Centre In The Square.



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Experience the unforgettable songs, remember the moments that are uniquely our country's and share in the pride and celebration of music as you time travel from the 50's, through the eclectic 70's and then onto the 80's and the halcyon days of rock n' roll when radio, video and the fans propelled our artists to the top of the charts! This show shine’s a spotlight on Canada's distinct musical voice.

The performance takes place Thursday October 20, 2015 at 7:30pm at Centre In The Square and tickets are still available.
You can purchase tickets by visiting http://centreinthesquare.com/event/oh-canada-wat-a-feeling/.

Enter To Win

Let us know which  Canadian song you hope will be performed in the comments of this post for a chance to attend the concert with us! Yes that's right we'll be in the audience and you just might win a pair of tickets to attend it too!
The contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh) is for a chance to win a pair of ticket to see Oh Canada What A Feeling October 20,, 2015 at Centre In The Square In Kitchener Ontario Canada. Be sure to post your answer to the question listed in the Rafflecopter Widget in the comment section below.

Please only enter if you are able to attend.

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