Westfest 2018

June 8-10, 2018 Tom Brown Arena & Park

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Boozhoo, Aanii & Welcome to the 15th Anniversary Edition of Westfest at Tom Brown Arena & Park!

It is my honour to produce Westfest here on Algonquin Territory. This year, Westfest will be set up minutes away from the Great River and Chaudière Falls, a sacred place to the Algonquin people. It is our privilege to celebrate, and thank the Algonquin nation, people and history.

Grateful thanks go to ALL of the Westfest Sponsors whose financial support keeps this festival FREE! Special thanks to Main Stage Title Sponsor Thom Fountain, and Beau’s Brewery for their strong commitments! Thank you to our talented Design Director from STRUT Strategies, Lisa Georges! Please go to our Sponsor page to see all of our generous Sponsors, including strong support from the City of Ottawa, Ontario Arts Council, Canadian Heritage and the Community Foundation of Ottawa!

Loving thanks go to Cara Tierney, Tessa Desnomie, John Rapp, Kim Cairns, Patrick Garbutt, Tim St-Jean, Joshua and Dalton Garbutt-St. Jean, CandyRose Freeman, Walter Murray, Councilor Jeff Leiper, Lisa Baird, Jim Bryson, Cheryl Parrot, Sandra Walby, Helen Ries, Paul Knoll, Naomi Ireland,

Mauro Scatozza, Julie Ribi, Thomas Starwalker Clair, Caroline Gomersall, Matt Kloepfer, Tyler Styles, Shannon Marshall, Sheldon Campbell, Stix W, Cassy Tremblay-Harvey, Erin Montgomery, Andrew Selormey, Cazerine Alibhai, Dylan Northover, Draeshawn Reimer, Jeremy Shantz, Philana Dollin, Sarah Jamal, Amy Cheff, Katrina Baker, Jeff Lambert, Amanda Grigg, CJ Force, Laura Bond, and Candice Mcconnery-Pouliotte. Huge thanks to ALL of our Volunteers, Artists, Hosts, Supporters, Vendors, Service providers, and all of our guests!

It is my hope that you will join us June 8-10, where we plan to ignite Tom Brown Arena & Park with music, after-parties, a panel discussion, art, dance, food, drinks, vendors, an Indigenous Pavilion, love and openness, THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS! Along with 3 days of non-stop programming. Please visit www.westfest.ca for all the details!

Last, but certainly not least, and still the absolute best part of Westfest, is that it will always remain FREE and a place where everyone is equal!

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WESTFEST HOSTS JACQUI DU TOIT TD Community & Youth Stage Napkyn Family Fun Area Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 10 am – 2 pm Jacqui Du Toit is an award nominee, international theatrical performer and storyteller from South Africa.

She has a B.A in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town and has been working extensively as a professional actress, storyteller and arts educator. Her experience covers a wide range of fields including: writing, directing, acting, movement and puppetry.

Jacqui is honoured to be hosting the Youth stage for the first time this year.

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See the following hosts on the Thom Fountain Team Main Stage: ERIN BENJAMIN Friday, June 8, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Full-time Executive Director of Canada’s national live music industry association, Music Canada Live, Erin also serves a variety of non-profit organizations as a volunteer board member including the Unison Benevolent Fund, MEGAPHONO and the Ottawa Blues Festival. Westfest is one of her favourite festivals of the season and she is super excited to be back as a stage host this year!

ALKA SHARMA Friday, June 8, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Alka Sharma is the Executive Director of Folk Music Ontario, previously the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF), based in Ottawa. In this role, she oversees the operations, staffing and programming of Canada’s largest folk music industry event. She is really looking forward to hosting at Westfest this year!

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WESTFEST ARTISTS FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Thom Fountain Team main stage 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm EVERY WOMAN’S DRUM 5:00 - 5:15 pm Every Woman’s drum has been singing to many different communities since 2003—having welcomed women from many different countries. The drum is an international instrument that reflects the unity that can be obtained by music alone. Songs are sung in many nations’ languages.

We hope you feel the passion these unique artists share.

LEONARD SUMNER 5:30 - 6:30 pm Anishinaabe MC/Singer/ Songwriter Leonard Sumner’s storytelling flows directly from the shores of Little Saskatchewan First Nation, located in the heart of the Interlake of Manitoba. Sumner’s selfdetermined sound is evidence of his ability to simultaneously occupy landscapes of multiple musical genres including; HipHop, Spoken Word, Country, and Rhythm and Blues.

SILLA + RISE 6:45 - 7:30 pm Silla + Rise blend Inuit throatsinging and futuristic dance floor beats. Silla are Cynthia Pitsiulak (Kimmirut, NU) and Charlotte Qamaniq (Iglulik, NU). In respecting and honouring the need to preserve Inuit culture, they experience and perform the sounds of traditional and contemporary throat songs. Rise is Ottawa’s Rise Ashen, a Juno Award nominated global-grooves producer, DJ and dancer who has spent his life pursuing the intersection of traditional and futuristic music.

WITCH PROPHET 7:45 - 8:30 pm Witch Prophet is a queer, Ethiopian/ Eritrean, singer/ songwriter, the Co-Founder and Director of Toronto based collective label 88 Days Of Fortune, and member of feminist-based electro, dub, hop group, Above Top Secret. Her solo EPs “H.P.B”,and “Architect of Heartbreak Remixes” were met with great praise when released fall of 2016 and spring of 2017. Her highly anticipated album “The Golden Octave” is due spring 2018.

ATRIN AVAZNIA 8:40 - 8:50 pm As a solo dance artist and choreographer from Ottawa, Artin Avaznia is defying the conventional description of a dancer and introducing an uncommon perspective. With his visuals and live performances, he intends to give the art form a more foreground and creative representation.

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BEAR WITNESS 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm From bush parties to the big stage, Bear Witness has been bringing his unique blend of music to dance floors across the world for more than 20 years.

Witness has become well-known not only as a DJ; but, as a VJ, producer, and founding member of the multi-awardwinning group, A Tribe Called Red. As a solo artist, Bear still loves DJing his own blend of dancehall, moombahton, house, soca, jungle BEAR WITNESS and all things ragga.

RHONDA DOXTATOR 9:00 pm - 10:00pm Rhonda is from the Oneida nation of Southern Ontario. Her name is Kawisaha which means “She is Carrying Ice.” Rhonda has been a pow wow dancer for 33 years, and her passion lies within the cultural arts of dancing and singing and regalia-making.

SUNRISE BIIDAABAN DREAVER 9:00 pm 10:00pm Sunrise is an accomplished athlete and dancer. She received a youth leader award from the Indigenous Community Organization in Ottawa for being a role model in her community.

THELAND KICKNOSWAY 9:00 pm 10:00pm Theland Kicknosway is Wolf Clan, a proud Potawatami/ Cree Nation.

He is 15 years old, a singer, a grass & hoop dancer. This past spring 2018, he was the youngest Indspire Award Recipient under Culture, Heritage & Spirituality of the Awards’ 25-year history.

WESTFEST ARTISTS SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Thom Fountain Team main stage 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm IYONO EDE & THE LEANING LIGHTS 2:00 - 3:00 pm Iyono Ede, no stranger to the stage, has spent the better part of two decades lending her voice to many musical projects and when you hear her, you’ll understand why she’s in demand. In her latest endeavor, she joins forces with local session master Nathan Hoedeman and Ottawa songwriting duo Kevin McCarragher and Dwayne Moore.

Her sound is bare bones R&B through a fuzz pedal.

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THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS 8:30 - 10:00 pm The Pursuit of Happiness is a Canadian power pop/indie rock group best noted for their song “I’m An Adult Now.” Led by Edmonton, Alberta singer/songwriter Moe Berg, The Pursuit of Happiness were launched in 1985 when Berg and drummer Dave Gilby moved to Toronto, Ontario. They soon met

bassist Johnny Sinclair and formed the band, adding sisters Tamara and Natasha Amabile as backing vocalists. Their debut single, “I’m an Adult Now,” quickly became a smash hit across Canada in 1986, sparked by a low-budget video which made it onto the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic.

The band signed with manager Jeff Rogers (Swell) in 1986. However, the band did not immediately sign to a record label, but instead released another independent single, “Killed

by Love,” in 1988. The Amabile sisters left the band that year, and were replaced by Kris Abbott and Leslie Stanwyck.

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JULIE CORRIGAN 4:40 - 5:30 pm Born and raised in the Ottawa Valley, Julie Corrigan is a soulful country roots singer/ songwriter hailing from the small town of Shawville Quebec. Julie’s hometown has been a source of inspiration for many of her songs on her debut album “The Language,” recorded in Ottawa at Little Bullhorn Studios with producer Dave Draves.

Through memories of growing up on a farm along the Ottawa River, her songs tell stories of heartache, loss, tragedy and a longing for going home. Julie also hosts a live monthly event at Irene’s Pub in Ottawa called Girls to the Front Songwriters Circle, which showcases women in music locally and beyond.

RITA CARTER 7:00 - 8:00 pm Ottawa-born singersongwriter Rita Carter has become one of her city’s most darling and well-respected voices.

Rita’s reputation as a sincere and talented performer is a testament to her creative ability and faith in music, as a source of personal and communal revelation. Rita’s honesty, surety and strong vocal presence have made her a sought-after and much-admired performer, as evidenced by her appearances in some of Ottawa’s most well-known and loved venues, as well as at House of Paint’s Annual Urban Art Festival in 2014 & 2017. To Miss Carter music is a weapon, a peace offering, and an expression of deep humanity, humility and strength.

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KRIS & DEE 3:20 - 4:20 pm Kingston’s super folk duo are Kris Abbott (of indiehall-of-famers The Pursuit of Happiness) and Dee McNeil (of allgirl rockers The Strap-Ons). “One of Canada’s most compelling folk duos of the last decade” – Ken Kelly The Music Nerd Chronicles, Moncton NB. “Kris and Dee combined forces for the super folk duo of our Riot Grrl dreams” – The Coast Halifax NS

KIMBERLY SUNSTRUM 5:50 - 6:40 pm Afro-Canadian singersongwriter Kimberly Sunstrum’s sound is a reflection of her culturally diverse family background and musical upbringing. She grew up listening to old-time country music, South African pop hits, American folk and classic R&B. Blending powerful vocal ability, heartfelt lyricism and skillful instrumental compositions, Sunstrum’s performances are energetic and accessible while still conveying an intimate and soulful connection to the listener.

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ILLIYAH ROSE 2:45 - 3:15 pm Illiyah Rose is only 8-years-old but sings like someone who has sang for 80 years. She’s already played multiple festivals and even played on stage with The Beach Boys. This year she’s also playing Ottawa Bluesfest with her father Aspects and the one and only Rita Carter.

BAD PARENT 3:30 - 4:20 pm Influenced by ‍‍‍many, master of none, Hintonburg’s Bad Parent will entertain you with feel good sounds and songs that’ll have you moving your feet and maybe even singing along.

TYLER KEALEY 4:40 - 5:40 pm Tyler Kealey is a versatile singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist. As one half of a dueling pianos show, his energy, talent, and story-telling ability have made him a favourite within the Ottawa music scene.

Drawing from his piano-pop influences, Tyler has crafted an original sound that walks a fine

balance between good pop sensibility and untamed, free adventure in his music.

LAKE URMIA 6:00 - 6:40 pm In Lake Urmia, Elsa Mirzaei and Kat Pavelic make sad songs to dance to. Tangled in hypnotic synth tones and a tug between the East and the West, the band’s careless and catastrophic moods unearth sequences of daydreams, diaspora, and queer identity.

KING KIMBIT 7:00 - 7:40 pm Nguyễn Anh Thư, better known by her stage name, King Kimbit, is a versatile, devoted and deeply sincere Ottawa-based spoken word artist, singer and instrumentalist. King Kimbit is best known for her ability to blend gritty personal narratives with compassionate social consciousness.

BELLA STRAIGHT’S HOUSE OF ILLUSION 8:00 - 8:30 pm A grand matron of the Ottawa drag scene—and sure to steal the show—she is Bella Straight!

Once again Bella pulls together a new line-up of Ottawa’s most elaborate and talented queens for another Westfest spectacular performance!

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costumes and headpieces Gaga/ ethnic style. Outside the drag world, Kiki is a chef with a passion for the art of cooking and was a contestant on the television series called CHOPPED Canada.

AIMEE YONCÉ SHENNEL Aimee Yoncé Shennel comes to Ottawa from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Over the last year, she has been performing all over Ottawa and the region, proving to be a real Latin Sensation. Whether impersonating her favourite artists or presenting an original montage of song and dance, Aimee steals the show.

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CODY COYOTE 9:00 - 10:00 pm Cody Coyote is of Ojibwe/Irish descent with ancestry from Matachewan First Nation. With his fusion of strong, profound lyricism accompanied by corresponding influential sounds, this Hip-Hop/ Electronic artist and songwriter grasps his listeners attention in

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various ways and delivers a mesmerizing performance.

Coyote’s journey includes being up for nominations in the “Best Rap/ Hip-Hop CD” and the “Single Of The Year” categories at the 2015 Indigenous Music Awards. Coyote’s most recent album release entitled “Mamawi”means “All Together” in Anishinaabemowin. “Mamawi” reflects in a manner to initiate positive change through togetherness, love and unity.

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15 Year Anniversary Edition - Tom Brown Arena & Park - 141 Bayview Road, Ottawa FRIDAY JUNE 8, 2018

SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2018

SUNDAY JUNE 10, 2018

5 - 5:15 pm

Every Woman Drum

1 pm - 2 pm

Cross Community Collaborations” Panel discussion with Ehren Thomas, aka A Tribe Called Red’s Bear Witness, Elsa Mirzaei of the DIY Spring, Lake Urmia and Carleton University’s Education coordinator Fiona Wright. Moderated by Cara Tierney. Upstairs at Tom Brown Arena / FREE & fully accessible’

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Leonard Sumner

2 - 3 pm

Iyono Ede & the Leaning Lights

2:45 - 3:15 pm

Illiyah Rose

6:45 - 7:30 pm

Silla + Rise

3:20 - 4:20 pm

Kris & Dee

3:30 - 4:20 pm

Bad Parent

7:45 - 8:30 pm

Witch Prophet

4:40 - 5:30 pm

Julie Corrigan

4:40 - 5:40 pm

Tyler Kealey

8:40 - 8:50 pm

Artin Avaznia

5:50 - 6:40 pm

Kimberly Sunstrum

6 - 6:40 pm

Lake Urmia

9 pm - 10 pm

Bear Witness of A Tribe Called Red with tradition dancers Theland Kicknosway, Rhonda Doxtator & Sunrise Biidaaban

7 - 8 pm

Rita Carter

7 - 7:40 pm

King Kimbit

8:30 - 10 pm

The Pursuit of Happiness

8 - 8:30 pm

Bella Straight’s House of Illusion starring: Bella Straight, Kiki Coe and Aimee Yoncé Shennel

10 - 1 am

Westfest Live Music After Party with River City Junction plus Thomas Starwalker Clair & Mauro Scatozza / $5 cover / Fully Accessible

8:50 - 10 pm

Cody Coyote

2 - 2:30 pm

Niishzhoowe

Westfest Dance After Party with DJ del Pilar, 10 pm -1:30 am Seiiizmikk and Craig Dominic / $5 cover / Fully

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ANDREA TOMKINS Sunday, June 10, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Andrea Tomkins is the editor and associate publisher of the Kitchissippi Times and has been part of the KT team since 2013. Andrea is an informavore with a passion for social media, photography, and community building. Andrea and her family have lived in Westboro for 20 years and have been attending Westfest since day one!

ANDRE GAGNE Sunday, June 10, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Camouflaged within the local music scene, Andre R. Gagne is sometimes pounding pinball to punk, wedged between vinyl new releases, boppin’ to the beats, contorting himself around bar speakers or crunched against the steel at a local festival. He is always firmly attached to his camera, except that one time he dropped it in a fountain at the Louvre.

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RHONDA DOXTATOR Sunday, June 10, 4:30 – 9:00 pm Rhonda Doxtator s a very active hoop dancer, jingle dress dancer and workshop facilitator in her role as a Cultural Educator. Her involvement within the pow wow circuit has brought her to a new and exciting role as a pow wow emcee—one of the first female pow wow emcees in this area.

THOMAS STARWALKER CLAIR Sunday, June 10, 4:30 – 9:00 pm Thomas Starwalker Clair is from Elsipogtog Mi’kmaq First Nation. He is a multi-disciplined artist. As a traditional dancer he has performed on many stages, internationally and across Canada. As an actor he has been in several movies “The Scarlet Letter” and “The New World”. He is also a blues musician, with a unique expression because he incorporates both his culture and language.

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KELLY DEAR Saturday, June 9, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Kelly Dear is an award winning educator, writer, actor and comedian who has been lending her rapier wit to pub corners, lecture halls and outdoor stages for over 25 years.

She has hosted Ottawa and

Kingston Pride multiple times as well fronting hundreds of fundraisers. Kelly is a breast cancer survivor, a proud member of the LGBTQ2+ community and a hell of a dinner date.

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Continued from page 4 MICHAEL MANCINI Saturday, June 9, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Michael Mancini is a trilingual master of ceremonies. He has hosted United Way campaign launches, Vancouver 2010 Olympics promotional events, Trans Canada Trail celebrations, as well as various awards ceremonies and many government conferences. Primarily known as a film, television, and theatre actor, he is also the Editor-in-Chief of the biweekly publication CanadExport, and host of the popular CanadExport audio podcast. Michael brings to his work skill, timing, tact, and humour.

He has an innate ability to connect with people and to think on his feet in high-pressure environments – all great qualities in a high-calibre emcee.

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Saturday, June 9, 10:00 pm - 1:30 am The party continues after Saturday’s headliners The Pursuit of Happiness with a Live Music After-Party upstairs at Tom Brown Arena!

Featuring Blues rock performers River City Junction with Thomas Starwalker Clair, and a drum solo performance by Mauro Scatozza.

WESTFEST YOGA IN THE PARK WITH YOGATOWN

Sunday, June 10, 11:00 am - noon Calling all Yogis! Join ‍‍‍Yogatown ‍‍‍instructor Josh Towell, for yoga on the lawn. This all-levels yoga class will mix breath awareness with a strong yet subtly gentle flow that will leave you feeling revitalized.

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Saturday J‍‍‍une ‍‍‍9, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Free / Upstairs at Tom Brown Arena / fully accessible‍‍‍ After 15 years of Westfest collaboration and creation, this panel is being assembled to reflect on how artists, cultural producers, organizers and institutions can

foster meaningful exchanges. ‍‍‍‍‍‍Ehren Thomas, aka ATCR’s Bear Witness, Elsa Mirzaei of the Babely Shades, Lake Urmia and Carleton University’s Education coordinator Fiona Wright will join Artist, Activist and Educator Cara Tierney to reflect on what cross community collaboration looks like and means.

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