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The Summer of Love - Woodstock Revisited
A Day of Peace, Love ... and Music!!
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock!
(that's 40 years ago to the day, man! FAR OUT)
Event Highlights
Live music from 4 stages!
Vine Street Stage - Featuring original performers from the local 60's scene including the Rhythm Vultures, Mike Beddoes Blues Band, and The Strange Magic. Brain Child and Dustcover make return visits, and Phil Smith revives his 90’s band, Corsage. And Susan Jacks will join us for a special live performance.
Hosted by 60's radio personality, Jolly John Tanner ... it’s a flashback, baby!
Cypress Street Stage - Move to the blues groove with the Bill Gibson Project and Tony Bardach’s Slowpoke & the Smoke, or freedom dance with the original Ross Barrett & Flower Child Band. Or sing along to all of your favourite 60’s tunes with Sharon Young & the Restless, and the Electric Lightening Brothers. Luna Riot makes their outdoor debut on our stage, and festival favourites, The Unknown Soldiers, bring Jim Morrison and The Doors to life.
Hosted by Rockinitis DJ, Michael Willmore ...let it all hang out!
Arbutus Street Stage – Set in front of the old Kitsilano Theatre, and featuring acts supporting the 1st Annual Kitsilano Film Festival, including The Milk Pipes, Minto and the Ian Jones Band, with the best of the tribute bands including Summer of Love favourites, the Fab Fourever, plus Generation Who and Live Rust
… far out, man!
Zulu Records Stage– the hottest selection of Zulu’s favourite bands … right on! Car Show & Shine- Over 100 classic cars featuring the icons of the 60's including Cobras, 'stangs, Woodies and Minis, with displays, activities, and more! Do you have a car you want to enter? Get the registration form here ... can you dig it?
Kids Zone- Face painting, chalk art, games, and the magic of the ART EXPRESS... what a gas!
Learn to Macrame- Learn the basic knots and take away your very own bracelet ... groovy!
Other Groovy things goin’ on – Boot Decorating Contest - Appealing to the artist in all of us! Most tripped out design wins a new pair of Bluntstone boots from Australian Boot Company!! Outdoor Patio Party - Enjoy a burger and beer with the best of live 60's music! Brown's Social House parties at Vine Street, right off the main stage! Stay tuned for more, man … as it happens!
  
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