Woodland Stream Drum & Song, MoniFaith (Monica Padula) piano, and Deanna Bush, Flautist – We are so excited to have these Indigenous artists join us for our opening ceremonies!
John Louis Good: Hailing from just down I-94 in Jackson, John Louis Good will bring the music of Canadian folk icon Stompin’ Tom Connors! You won’t want to miss this!
Kalamazoo Pipe Band: The Kalamazoo Pipe Band is dedicated to teaching, performing & promoting highland bagpipe music in Kalamazoo, MI. Originating in the 1950’s, they have had the honor of piping at many Michigan ceremonies and events. Their heart thumping drum and heart wrenching pipes will move you and invoke the spirit of Canada’s Commonwealth origins.
PARTLY RAINED OUT: Cécilia: Cécilia is coming to us all the way from Quebec. Widely recognized as three of Canada’s finest musicians, Timi Turmel, Erin Leahy, and Louis Schryer will bring their rollicking sounds of traditional, Celtic and Quebecois music. Bring your dancing shoes!
RAINED OUT: Rock Rx, presented by Centre Smiles Dental: Rock Rx (rockrxband.com) Hailing from the Kalamazoo area, this high-energy cover band returns again in 2025 doing their renditions of the best Canadian Rock, Pop and R&B. They make the audience feel like they are part of the band, literally. Don’t be surprised if you have a mic in your face during the show, as you sing along to one of your favorite songs.