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COMING HOME FESTIVAL August 9-11, 2024 223227 station st., amaranth, on
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FRIDAY
PAIGE WARNER
With a captivating voice, Paige Warner creates alt-pop music with soul-inspired vocal licks layered on catchy hooks of poetic lyrics. Though her career started as a busker in her small Ontario hometown, her resilience led her to perform on stages such as Massey Hall’s TD Music Hall, Yonge-Dundas Square, Summerfolk and open for iconic artists including Ron Sexsmith and Monowhales.
Her songwriting is catchy and emotive, with lyrics touching on themes such as heartbreak, women empowerment and love. Paige Warner’s music will tug on your heartstrings or pull you to the dance floor.
JOSH TAERK
Josh Taerk is a Billboard charting singer/songwriter signed with AMG/Sony Music. His latest song I’m Here” has over 1,200,000 streams and counting on Spotify, his song “Hold On Virginia” has over 1,000,000 streams as well, and DJ/Producer StoneBridge’s remix of “Hold On Virginia” was added onto SIRIUS XM BPM’s channel the weekend of its release.
Josh has been touring throughout North America and the U.K. with notable performances including: headline shows at the El Mocambo and The Dakota Tavern; opening for Max Weinberg (Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band) at SOPAC in South Orange New Jersey; performing at Summerfest onstage with Max Weinberg and his band The Max Weinberg Experience; two university tours throughout the U.K. and three key support theatre tours throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
JIGGITY JAMES
In many ways, Jiggity James is the quintessential small-town Canadian, but inside beats the heart of a journeyman and storyteller.
Hailing from Guelph, Ontario, his affinity for music began when he was a young boy, but it wasn't until he started traveling at the age of eighteen that he found his true voice. He draws inspiration from his experiences on the road, the blend of jazz, country, ragtime, and blues, creating a whole that is entirely his own.
Music will always feel like home to Jiggity James, whether he's road-tripping across Canada or traveling around Europe. His recent releases including "Tango to Calamity", "Gringo" and "That Stare" are available wherever good music is streamed.
SATURDAY
SHANTI MAYA
ShantiMaya has been leading Kirtan since 2014 and Chanting for many years before that. Having trained with many of kirtan’s leading artists including David Newman, Seán Johnson, Brenda McMorrow, Russell Paul and Nina Rao, they have led kirtans at over 100 yoga studios, festivals and private events throughout North America.
ShantiMaya embraces traditional Sanskrit Mantras, layered among original melodies played on harmonium and classical guitar, while also sharing short tales and anecdotes about the mantras, their meanings and origins and how they may be adopted for our own personal journeys in the twenty-first century.
In the studio, ShantiMaya has produced three studio albums plus three additional singles covering a cross section of mantras from a diversity of sources from ancient India.
BLACK SUIT DEVIL
Heart & soul. Passion & grit. Freedom of expression & the triumph of the human spirit. Black Suit Devil represents all of these things. With a tongue-in-cheek name meant to pique the curiosity and a tenacious DIY approach, Black Suit Devil has been spreading inspiration and awareness through music since 2015.
A Solo project led by Singer/Songwriter Andy Du Rego of Toronto, Ontario whose style has been likened to that of Ray LaMontagne, Tom Waits, and Chris Cornell.
With his melodic and thought provoking songwriting inspired by the Rock, Folk, Blues & Soul, Country genres, Andy continues to impress audiences with his signature raspy self-harmonizing dual vocal and passionate presence.
ASHLEY GILMORE
Ashley Gilmore and Daniel Salij, are a dynamic duo out of Toronto, Ontario blending soul, rock and folk. Their musical talents naturally ignite a deep, fiery passion within the soul.
Their music crafts the most enchanting melodies and their harmonious collaboration stems from a deep connection, driven by a profound devotion to a greater purpose and power.
This powerful duo weave together a tapestry of beautiful music that resonates with the depths of the soul.
THE BHADRA COLLECTIVE
The Bhadra Collective is composed of seasoned musicians who explore contrasts: electric and eclectic, world music with a danceable energy, familiar songs re-imagined and contemporary music that borrows from tradition. The word ‘Bhadra’ is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘blessed, fortunate, prosperous, happy and loving.’ The Collective strives to project these qualities through their lyrical content, infectious rhythms, and playful performances.
The Bhadra Collective is dedicated to engaging audiences in interactive exchanges - everything from call response sing-alongs to moving to the beat. Their sound has been described as quirky and catchy. They draw upon their love of music-making as a community experience. Be prepared to become part of the band.
SUNDAY
NAOMI TESSLER
Naomi Tessler's music is a dance of Vibrant Vocals, Earthy Folk, Jazz, R’n’b and Kirtan peppered with Soulful and Poetic Lyrics.
Her music seeks to speak to a part of your soul that’s waiting to be heard. To inspire a fire to be lit in the belly of your desire, igniting a practice of living in the light of your truth.
As an energy intuitive healing practitioner, expressive and ritual arts facilitator and coach, multidisciplinary artist and expressive arts therapist in training, she intentionally weaves loving prayer into all paths she embodies and graciously invites you all to journey with her in song at this year's Coming Home Festival!
CHRIS MAPSTONE
Chris Mapstone's music is steeped in conscious lyrics, thoughtful grooves and an energy that is captivating and blends Medicine, Reggae, Folk and World music into a unique fusion and expression.
A song carrier, a musical mystic, a weaver of melody and rhythm, Chris Mapstone has spent a decade travelling in multi-dimensional musical realms. He has shared his heart and music around the world at festivals, events, and retreats as well as sacred teepee and fire ceremonies. His music continues to grow and flourish as he follows the music and the muse where it is needed. His musical path is one of healing and service; It is a deep dive into the mystery, wrapped in a warm blanket of love and grace.
Blending a unique combination of sacred voice, yidaki (didgeridoo), percussion, guitar and flutes, Mapstone weaves an uplifting and enchanting sound. His lyrics and music are transformational; connecting the body and spirit in a multi-dimensional sonic journey of the heart ... it is medicine for the heart as much as it stems from the heart.
ELEMENTAL DANCE with BARBARA DAMETTO
Barbara Dametto is a Guelph based dancer, yoga instructor, expressive arts practitioner, sound healer, coach, and workshop facilitator.
Her love of dance combined with her life-long connection with nature has brought Barbara to places of deep, spiritual, earth based movement exploration and practices.
Having studied, performed, and taught ballet, modern dance, creative movement and freestyle conscious dance for over 25 years, Barbara is thrilled to be joining the line up of talented artists and musicians at Coming Home Festival 2024.
Get ready to drop down and be moved by your own inner expression and let the music guide you through an embodied dance journey of earth, water, fire, and air. We’ll dance solo and in community to honour the spirit of this beautiful, guided journey dance practice. All are welcome!
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