A few firsts for Second Stage

Presented by Tenaris Algoma Tubes and now in its third year, Rotaryfest Second Stage continues to grow and thrive while proudly promoting completely original local talent.

This year, however, the formula has changed slightly with a new location and the addition of three out-of-town performers.

Queen Street between East and Brock (Queenstowne Square 1) will be closed to traffic to accommodate the stage, vendors, artists and all the other fun stuff and things that go along with Second Stage.

This free music festival kicks off at noon Saturday, July 21 and continues until 11 p.m.

Complimenting the numerous local favourites, The Megan Jerome Band (Ottawa), Cindy Doire (Toronto), and James McKenty and the Spades (Peterborough) will also be featured.

The three are no strangers to the Sault, having performed at Loplops Gallery-Lounge and the Downbeat Lounge in the past.

Event Schedule

1 p.m. - The Wild Turkeys (roots, country)

2 p.m. - The Granola People (acoustic folk)

3 p.m. - The Megan Jerome Band (acoustic folk)

4 p.m. - The Revue (rock, alternative)

5 p.m. - Catherine Taddo (blues, folk)

6 p.m. - Clay Rooster (folk, rock)

7 p.m. - The Cindy Doire Band (jazz, folk)

8 p.m. - Big Wheel and The Spokes (funk, blues)

9 p.m. - James McKenty and The Spades (rock)

10 p.m. - IT (progressive rock)

If the summer heat becomes too much and frosty adult beverage is what you desire, live entertainment will taking place inside Loplops Gallery-Lounge, appropriately dubbed Stage Three.

The roster includes The Wild Turkeys, Craig West, The Yun Ensemble, Jay Case, Cliff Alloy, Ed Young, Cindy Doire, and James McKenty and the Spades.

Second Stage is proudly sponsored by Tenaris Algoma Tubes, Lucidia and Loplops Gallery-Lounge.

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