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Rocking Locally
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An ambitious fundraising campaign by The Joe Strummer Foundation. #StrummerJam (running the entire month of August 2016) invited volunteers in any country and city in the world to host events, collecting money for the foundation or for a local music non-profit of their choice. The objective of StrummerJam, according to Steve Mullen (campaign coordinator and digital media manager for the Foundation) is: “keeping the spirit and memory of Joe Strummer alive.” by helping others through music. It was an ambition and a modus operandi Strummerfest understands, agrees with and was pleased to be a part of, presenting the first and (that year) only Canadian contributions to the StrummerJam effort. Check out the videos here!
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August 26, 2016 Jimmy Jazz
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The Wormwood Scrubs
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T.C. Folkpunk
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With us since Year 1 and back again, the increasingly popular, increasingly professional, but still homegrown and heart-warm, Wormwood Scrubs, headline our 2016 Guelph StrummerJam.. [Website] [Facebook]
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With influences from The Clash to Dylan to Green Day, T.C. plays original folk+punk. With 1000's of performances under his belt, we're glad he chose to be part of ours. [Facebook]
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The Baudelaires
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Copper Crown
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Having graced the Strummerfest stage twice before, The Baudelaires bring a sincerity to reggae expression that's not generally heard. outside of the classics (Marley, Toots, etc.). [Facebook]
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Billing themselves as an indie/ska/soul/punk band, Copper Crown lights up the stage with energy and was a thrilling last minute addition to the StrummerJam Toronto line-up.. [Website] [Facebook]
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Noiz A Noiz
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DJ Skip
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Also returning from our 2014 show, Noiz A Noiz has the raw feel of early young punks like The Clash and Sex Pistols in the 1970's. [Facebook]
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Skip Viitala has spent more than 20 years committed to local music and community radio as a performer and radio show host (including Canada’s only all-ska show, Ska Party, on CIUT 89.5 FM). He joins StrummerJam to spin tunes between before, after and between every set.
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C.I.D.
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Bad Raven Lucy
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A classic punk tribute/cover band, CID returns to the Strummerfest stage from our 2014 "Last Minute" show, and plays both in Guelph and Toronto, debuting a new lead singer.. [Facebook]
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Also playing both Toronto and Guelph shows, these were Bad Raven Lucy's debut public performances. A collection of 20-somethings playing classic and original punk, ska and folk. An eclectic and talented mix.
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The Sponsors |
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