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It’s set to be a musical weekend as the inaugural Fort Frances Folk Festival kicks off tomorrow afternoon.
With the gates opening at noon, there are over 20 acts lined up for this weekend’s event taking place at Little Beaver Snow Park.
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Headlining the day will be Winnipeg musician, J.P. Hoe, who is set to play at 8:15 p.m. Other out of district acts include Thunder Bay’s “The Auditor General” and Kenora’s “The Me Monster” who will be taking the stage before J.P.Hoe.
With the first act—Fort Frances Highlanders Pipes and Drums—kicking things off at 12:50 p.m. the afternoon will feature plenty of local talent, including such acts as Maverick Judson; Katelyn Shortreed and Jeff Gustafson; Lauren Gurksi and Michael McCaig; Joelle Barron and Alex Marusyk; Triptych; Myron Hawrylak; as well as the Mud Lake City Boys.
For a complete schedule of acts, visit the festival’s Facebook page.
Alongside the music, other activities have been slated throughout the afternoon. From 2-5 p.m., there will be a kiddie tent with activities supplied by the Fort Frances Museum, as well as free yoga lessons.
At least five vendors will be at the festival, selling homemade arts and crafts, food and other items. The bigger bands such as J.P. Hoe, The Me Monster and the Auditor General will also be selling merchandise. The organizing committee has also brought in Fort Frances Folk Festival t-shirts and buttons, but with only 150 in stock, those who want them are encouraged to buy them right away.
Tickets are still available at Sight and Sound Audiotronic, the Fort Frances Museum, and Fort Frances Library, costing $20 those 19 and older, $15 for ages 15-18, $10 for ages 6-14, and free for children five and under. Tickets are 2$ more at the door.
For those attending the festival, a gate will be set up a little road to Little Beaver Snow Park, where volunteers will be checking tickets and giving out wristbands. Volunteers will also be checking coolers and all bags to ensure concert goers are not bringing in alcohol or glass.
Volunteers are still welcome, and can sign up by phoning 274-7090 or e-mailing bozzie_77@hotmail.com - fftimes.com
The Me Monster’s bassist Cam Thorpe and singer Jordan McDonald headline a strong lineup of local musical talent on Friday night at the Best Western Lakeside Inn. - Jon Tompson - Daily Miner and News
http://www.memonstermusic.com/Media_files/Mitcharticle.pdf
Follow the link above for an article on TMM and Their management. - Four Town Journal
Discography
Make A Sound (Single) - February 2010
Best of Friends (Single) - January 2010
Metro - September 2009
The Me Monster EP - January 2009
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formed in October 2008, the boys of The Me Monster have grown into a tight rock force that has no bounds, and call it what you want, they're here to stay. Their latest record 'Metro', with the singles HD Sunglasses, and Rock The Boat, have received significant commercial radio play in western Canada. TMM has played festivals such as Harbourfest and the Fort Frances Folk Festival. Even with how busy the boys are they still find time to post an entertaining and informative video blog every week. The music can be described as rock with a twist of electronic lemon but then shocked with some subtle pop punk roots. Lead singer and primary songwriter Jordan McDonald describes his influences as many. "I listen to anything from Classified, Say Anything, Page France to even Metallica. I've never really claimed to be a genre-ist." The surprising thing is that other members of the band share the same feelings. Cam Thorpe, bass guitar, was a member in Canadian hardcore band Oceans Over Arcane. Bringing the dynamic of differing styles together has made a soup of sounds that is The Me Monster. The band known for it's fun, tight, and high energy show has toured western canada extensively twice in 2009 with plans of a three month Canadian tour for 2010. Most recently the band is working on releasing a music video for HD Sunglasses and two new singles for commercial radio.
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