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DURING COVID-19Get the latest information on City services, programs,

facilities and amenities as they are operating, reduced or unavailable during the pandemic.

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WELCOMEAs we find ourselves in a world of continuous change, our summer 2021 events and programming will look different again this year. In following the Government's re-opening framework, the City of Thunder Bay’s events will be virtual, self-guided and COVID safe in-person gatherings. All activities and programming are subject to change and must adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Programming is free and family-friendly for all residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy. This guide contains information on this summer's activities. Mark your calendars as you will not want to miss the programming and events in your summer plans.

Live on the Waterfront 2021 will showcase our incredible local talent. This year we are offering four hybrid concerts and a few ways to watch. Please visit thunderbay.ca/liveonthewaterfront for information on how you can enjoy the concerts, artist bios and the most up-to-date information.

The City of Thunder Bay's Events have been recognized as some of the best in Ontario. Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) has presented the City with an Achievement Award based on the adaptation of the Live on the Waterfront performance series to a virtual format. Achievement Award recipients were recognized for their ability to adapt, pivot and evolve their events in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Visit www.thunderbay.ca/events for more details or the most up-to-date information; follow us on Facebook at Thunder Bay Culture & Events and Instagram at tbayculture

We look forward to spending the summer with you virtually as well as at smaller in-person events!

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TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERSFOR MAKING OUR COMMUNITY ABETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND PLAY!

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BIENVENUES Puisque nous nous habitons un monde de changements continus, les programmes et événements pour l’été 2021 seront encore différents cette année. Afin de respecter le cadre de réouverture du gouvernement, les événements de la ville de Thunder Bay seront virtuels et autonomes, ou en personne, et adaptés pour respecter les protocoles pour protéger contre la propagation de la COVID-19. Tous les activités et programmes sont sujets à modifications et doivent adhérer aux mesures de sécurité en place. Les programmes sont gratuits, adaptés aux familles et ouverts aux invités de tous âges. Ce guide contient des informations sur les activités estivales de cette année. Marquez vos calendriers, car vous ne voudriez pas manquer ces programmes et événements !

Live on the Waterfront 2021 présentera les talents exceptionnels de Thunder Bay. Cette année, nous offrons quatre concerts hybrides avec plusieurs modes de visionnement. Visitez www.thunderbay.ca/liveonthewaterfront pour des renseignements sur comment vous pourrez profiter des concerts et des bios d’artistes, et pour vous tenir au courant.

Les événements de la ville de Thunder Bay sont reconnus comme étant parmi les meilleurs en Ontario. L’organisme Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) a attribué un prix d’excellence à la ville, pour son adaptation de la série de prestations « Live on the Waterfront » en format virtuel. Les récipiendaires des prix d’excellence ont été reconnu.e.s pour leur capacité de s’adapter, de pivoter, et d’évoluer leurs événements en 2020 à cause de la pandémie de COVID-19.

Visitez www.thunderbay.ca/events pour plus de détails ou pour les informations les plus courantes. Abonnez-vous à notre page Facebook, Thunder Bay Culture and Events, et à notre instagram, @tbayculture.

Nous avons hâte de passer l’été avec vous virtuellement et de vous connaître en personne lors des événements de petite taille !

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JULY 14

Tim Albertson Greenbank

Shy-Anne Hovorka

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Chris Talarico

Danielle Pollari

Lockyer Boys

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The JB Band

Sunday Wilde

Robin Ranger Trio

AUGUST 25

Mood Indigo

Sean Skiez

Jean-Paul De Roover & the Bandaid Solution

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LIVE ON THE WATERFRONT- PARKADE SESSIONS

Join us on four Wednesdays this summer for real-time performances by local musicians. Mark your calendars - July 14 & 28 and August 11 & 25, 2021 at 7pm; you will not want to miss it!

THIS YEAR WE HAVE THREE WAYS TO WATCH:

On your device:

You can stream these performances to your devices and watch them from the comfort and safety of your home. If you want to throw a watching party, follow all the COVID protocols to keep everyone safe.

From your vehicle:*

Join us at Boomer's Drive-in located in Murillo to enjoy the concert on the big screen with others in the safety of your vehicle. As a bonus, we will be screening a movie after the concert is over!

In-person:*

In-person we have a limited number of tickets available to watch the show in person. Tickets are subject to availability and limited to 2 per person.

You must adhere to all COVID protocols and will be required to active screen to take part. LINK for tickets

For more information on how to watch from your device or get tickets please visit thunderbay.ca/live

*You must have a ticket to attend.

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Tim Albertson is a Canadian Country singer who brings a pop touch to his rock sound. He’s a Thunder Bay, Ontario native now, but he attributes his country background to growing up in Dorion, Ontario.

He’s recorded 1 EP in which his song "Nothing Beats Home" hit 70k plays on SoundCloud in the first year. His recent release “Looking For A Road” was his first release to the fan voted, Canadian Indie Country Countdown and went all the way to #1. Over the course of his career to date Tim has opened for Gord Bamford, Aaron Pritchett, Tebey, Tenille Arts and Doc Walker.

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TIM ALBERTSON

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SHY-ANNE HOVORKA

GREENBANK It wouldn't be wrong to describe Thunder Bay's Greenbank as "old school". In 2020 Calgary Folk Club labeled them Canada's best kept folk-rock secret but after nearly a decade of touring coast to coast it seems the secret is finally getting out... Echos of Canadian greats like The Band and Bruce Cockburn peppered with intricate

harmonies, exciting stories and poignient lyrics about life in the north make up the duo's most recent release "Glory Days" which caught the #3 spot on the National Folk/Roots/Blues charts. "Folk-Rock rivavalists with an air for Canadiana, Greenbank is not an act to be missed." - CBC Radio 1

Shy-Anne is an award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, humanitarian and performer, whose first three albums have sold 15,000 + copies worldwide. Numerous songs from the albums received commercial radio airplay across Canada and she inked a lucrative licensing deal for the song “Can’t Change The World” in the “Blackstone” TV series. Shy-Anne is also a highly respected motivational speaker whose presentations have inspired thousands of Canadians.

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SHY-ANNE HOVORKA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 | 7 PM

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CHRIS TALARICOChris Talarico is a 28 year old performer from Thunder Bay, Ontario. Ever since Chris was really young, he has idolized musicians ranging from Michael Buble and Tim McGraw to Usher and Ed Sheeran.

In high school, Chris was in a few different bands; he started out in a big bang-type group, and later moved on to hard rock and really enjoyed it, but found it wasn’t his genre of choice. In college, he experimented with country and blues, and gained some valuable experience. Chris is now ready to give it his all. For the last year, Chris has been working with a vocal coach and working on his live performance, as well as collaborating with local musicians and really putting himself out there as an artist.

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LOCKYER BOYS

Lockyer Boys (Will and Charlie Lockyer) are brothers born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Performing at venues from Toronto to Thunder Bay to Seattle, the Lockyer Boys made their first steps as a cover band, quickly gaining recognition for great harmonies and multi-instrumental talent.

Entertaining crowds with stage presence far beyond their years made them an immediate show stopper at festivals, concerts, and event openers. They have played alongside many accomplished artists such as JUNO Award winning Eagle & Hawk, Coney Hatch, Chase the Bear, and more.

Performing in the Pop genre, they are currently completing their DEBUT ALBUM. It features their poignant songwriting as well as songs co-written with Jeff Dawson, Shawn Hook, Scott Helman, Daniel Powter, Brian Howes, Alan Poettcker, and Akylla.

JULY 28

DANIELLE POLLARIThis wild hearted singer-songwriter is capturing listeners and their hearts. Danielle Pollari, born in Thunder Bay Ontario, is using her music to be a healing voice in the world. She brings a unique, refreshing energy to the stage, with her fusion of alternative, R&B, and pop music. Danielle Pollari has released three singles which have been featured on editorial playlists by Spotify and Amazon, including Amazon’s Artists to Watch in 2020. Danielle’s voice dances with ease from silky and soft to raw and raspy. With her heart wide open, she creates a safe and healing place for her listeners to inhabit; a place where they can be just as they are and be fully embraced by their own magic. She is currently recording her first full length album in Thunder Bay with platinum record producer Dan Hosh and Tennyson King.

“ Danielle knows exactly the vibe she’s going for in her music. Not just in terms of her sound, but in the way her songs connect to her audience” - Northern Wilds Magazine

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DANIELLE POLLARI

The JB Band is made up of five solid musicians with many years of experience between them. It certainly shows when they hit the stage with their high energy, party style, classic rock show.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 | 7 PM

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ROBIN RANGER TRIO

SUNDAY WILDESunday wilde is based out of Thunder Bay, Ontario and has been found singing everywhere from small logging towns at funeral parlours, and blues joints and all the way to large festivals, and bars in bustling metropo lises. She is a powerful and intense vocalist,

a rare voice that speaks from the primal soul. Sunday is a songwriter who explores the subjects of grief, addiction, love and the torment of social and family dysfunction. Her lyrics and delivery make it abundantly clear that she speaks from experience and authority.

Robin Ranger is a vocal performer, guitarist and composer from Fort William First Nation. With a full repertoire of original jazz compositions, he plays with saxophonist Dino Pepe and guitarist Mario Potestio.

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ROBIN RANGER TRIO

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 | 7 PM

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MOOD INDIGOAward winning Mood Indigo has been Thunder Bay's premier jazz band for almost three decades.

With founding member Dr Mark Thibert at the helm, along with Glenn Jennings, Paul Hessey and now featuring vocalist Anna Torontow, they play all over the city, every week, at major events, clubs and private functions (when there isn't a pandemic).

Mood Indigo is extremely grateful to be able to continue making music for Thunder Bay, both virtually and live, throughout these uncertain times and has been working on brand new original material that they can’t wait to share with everyone!

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Sean Skiez also known as Sean Morriseau. Is an indigenous 26 years old singer/songwriter from Fort William First Nation, Ontario, just outside Thunder Bay. He is a father and husband and also a hard working man. He spends most of his free time creating music and content related but not limited to indigenous topics. Using his craft

to help reconnect him and his people with their culture or even help with their mental health. Skiez music is best described as relatable and catchy with melodic hooks and diverse rhythm in each song. His goal is to be an inspiration to anyone and everyone and show that anything is possible no matter where you're from.

SEAN SKIEZ

JEAN-PAUL DE ROOVER & THE BANDAID SOLUTIONDe Roover’s early career was defined by his innovative approach to music using live looping, where he used his voice and a wide range of musical instruments to construct his songs piece by piece in front of an audience. But his constantly evolving palate has seen him exploring his earnest acoustic singer-songwriter side on “Love” (2019) as well as his passion for emotionally and aurally heavy alternative and progressive rock on “Loss” (2020), the two of which are sister albums.

De Roover continues to push his own musical limits both in form and substance, daring others to try and categorize him. Because of this, De Roover’s music retains a distinct identity whether he is playing solo, with the Bandaid Solution or even a 30-piece orchestra.

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