Village Vibe (August 23rd - 24th, 2008)

PRESENTED BY SAMSUNG

Saturday

2:00pm ~ Dala

From their high school music class all the way to Massey Hall, the girls of Dala have come a long way in a short time. They have brought their signature style of acoustic pop music to audiences across Canada, touring with the like of Jan Arden, Tom Chochrane,, Matthew Good and most recently Stuart McLean of the CBC's Vinyl Café. Their latest album, "Who Do You Think You Are" has earned them critical acclaim, and their videos have been featured on Bravo, CMT, and Much More Music.

www.dalagirls.com

4:30pm ~ Crash Parallel

Canada's hottest new recording artist launched their debut album "World We Know" just days after the band hit #1 spot on The Billboard Canadian Emerging Artist Chart. Drawing comparisons to artists such as Coldplay, The Fray, David Gray and Counting Crows. Crash Parallel's debut album is a combination of strong melodies and intimate lyrics.

http://www.myspace.com/crashparallel

7:00pm ~ Headliner ~ Suzie McNeil

Suzie McNeil, a native of Toronto, was the last woman standing on CBS Rockstar INXS in 2005. She is featured singing duets on INXS 2005 and Clay Aiken's Fall release. Suzie performed back up vocals for Pink, entertained troops in Afghanistan, starred in Toronto's Debut Queen's "We Will Rock You" musical and toured with David Usher. Suzie released her debut album "Broken and Beautiful" in April 2007, was awarded the Canadian Independent Music Award's Favourite Pop Artist of the Year and is performing the 2010 Olympic's song and video Believe. Currently starring as a judge on YTV's The Next Star.

www.suziemcneil.ca

Sunday

1:00 - 4:00pm ~ Aaron Garner Band

http://www.myspace.com/aarongarner

A favourite of Village at Blue guests for many years, Aaron’s inspiration is drawn from Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Tragically Hip and John Mayer. Pick up his new album for some smooth listening.

Summer Sundown(August 30th-September 1st, 2008)

A fantastic send off to summer with live outdoor performances and entertainers all weekend. FIREWORKS Sunday at 9pm!

• Friday Night ~ Movies under the Stars Featuring TBA
• Saturday

        11am - 5pm Kids Activities Presented by Elephant Thoughts

        12pm&2pm&3:30pm John Park Commedy & Juggling Show

        1pm - 4pm Scooter the Clown - Free Face Painting

        4:30pm - 7:30pm Lemon Peper Pickerel Live

• Sunday

        11am - 5 pm Kids Activities presented by Elephant Thoughts

        12pm - 5 pm Kobbler Jay - The Eccentric Juggler

        12:30pm - 4:30pm - Shane Cloutier Live

        1:30pm&5:30pm The Funny Waiter Show-Variety Performer

        1pm - 5pm Scooter the Clown - Free Face Painting

        6pm - 9pm SONIC PLAYGROUND Live

        9pm FIREWORKS

• Monday

        10am - 3pm Scavenger Hunt/Hike

        1pm - 5pm Scooter the Clown - Free Face Painting

        12pm - 4pm Shane Cloutier Live

Jazz at Blue (September 6, 2008)

Jazz at Blue Mountain ~ one of the summer’s highlights and a great way to cruise into fall! Pull up a Muskoka chair or enjoy free concerts from one of your favourite restaurant patios.

Quattro 1:00pm

QUATTRO, a four piece jazz combo presents a wide range of music from standards to the smooth jazz of the new millennium. Featuring Diana Woods Campbell on vocals and percussion, Stuart Steinhart on bass and Bruce Campbell on drums Quattro is pleased to present special guest Mr. Bernie Senesky on keyboards to the “Jazz at Blue” Festival.

Quintessential Boys 2:30pm

Quintessential Boys is an extraordinary 4 piece jazz combo made up of very talented teen age players from the Toronto area. Their talent, soul and sound belie their age and have amazed audiences for over 5 years at The Toronto Jazz Festival, the Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival, Parti Gras at the Distillery District, the Markham Jazz Festival and the Unionville Concert Series. At age 7, pianist Quincy Bullen performed at the Carribean SunFest  Festival before 8,000 people and has been wowing audiences with his piano skills ever since. Add to the mix, co-band leader Rob Christian, an award winning jazz flute and sax player and magic abounds.

www.quintessentialboys.com

Shawne Jackson 4:00pm

Shawne Jackson, accompanied by veteran keyboard musician David McMorrow, recreate an era of classic jazz by Billie Holiday and other popular jazz standards.

Like many former R&B and rock stars Shawne has rediscovered her roots in the Jazz and Blues of the 40s and 50s, regained her passion for performance and is thrilling audiences again. We’re proud to present Ms. Shawne Jackson at the “Jazz at Blue” Festival 2008.

Johannes Linstead 5:45pm

Johannes Linstead is regarded as one of the finest latin guitarists in the world. Combining different Latin rhythmns from the Caribbean, South America and Spain Johannes demonstrates incredible technique, soul and passion on the guitar. Voted as “Smooth Jazz Guitarist of the Year 2007” in Canada, Johannes’s best selling albums have all charted on Billboard magazine’s best seller lists, his albums are consistently ranked at the top of the e-Music “World Music” chart.

http://www.johanneslinstead.com/

Taste of Blue (September 13, 2008)

A culinary experience of local proportions!

Featuring local producers and growers paired with Village Chefs to bring you the best of Blue. Cooking demonstrations, chef's table events, live music, tasting stations and marketplace.

GeoCache Blue (September 20th - 21st, 2008)

Catch the fever of this internationally growing sport, a high-tech scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. No experience necessary.

Apple Harvest Festival (October 11th - 13th, 2008)

There's no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving and no better place to explore the countryside and fall colours! Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Live Entertainment, Street Performers, Apples Galore, 'The Colours' Gondola Ride, Pumpkin Carving, Facepainting and Blue Mountain's Famous Turkey Tent Sale.

Fallicious (October 21st - November 27th, 2008)

Fall is here! Get up to the Village at Blue and arouse your senses with the annual fall shop and savour experience!

Choose sensational menu specials from 12 different restaurants and start your holiday shopping early in dozens of boutiques throughout the Village.

Restaurants: Centros by the Hill, Copper Blues, Firehall Pizza, Windy O'Neills, Oliver and Bonachini café and grill, Tholos, Skool, Sunset Grill, Kaytoo, Twist and Wild Wing!