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Spirit of Woodstock Friday, August 21, 2009 at The Bandshell; 5:00 pm 
The Spirit of Woodstock takes over the Bandshell on the fair’s first night. A tribute to the legendary harmonica player Paul Butterfield as well as performances by the bands: Canned Heat, Mountain featuring original members Leslie West and Corky Lang, and by blues guitarist Johnny Winter will be featured.
World Classic Rockers Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Bandshell; 8:00 pm 
Experience a “blast from the past” with this ultimate classic rock all star band. Join Nick St. Nicolas and lead guitarist Michael Monarch from STEPPENWOLF (Born to be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride); Randall Hall from LYNYRD SKYNYRD (Sweet Home Alabama, Free Bird, Gimme Three Steps); Alex Ligertwood from SANTANA (Winning, All I Ever Wanted, Black Magic Woman); Fergie Frederiksen from TOTO (Rosanna, Hold the Line, Africa) and Barry Goudreau & Frank Cosmo from BOSTON (More than a Feeling, Peace of Mind, Rock n Roll Band) for an unforgettable night of classic rock 'n roll music!
Celebrating 50 Years of Motown Sunday, August 23, 2009 at The Bandshell; 8:00 pm 
This year Motown celebrates its 50th Anniversary and the CNE celebrates the occasion with a special concert including The Miracles, The Contours and The Original Vandellas and featuring a Tribute to Marvin Gaye featuring Tee Turner.
Celebrating 40 Years of Led Zeppelin featuring Michael White & Youth Orchestra Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at the Bandshell; 8:00 pm 
A true Symphony of Rock n Roll takes over the Bandshell as Michael White and The White perform Led Zepplin hits accompanied by a 50-piece youth orchestra!
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Petula Clark Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
One of the most successful and beloved female recording artists to hail from England, Petula Clark became America’s #1 female vocalist during the musical British Invasion of the 1960s. Along with the Beatles, Petula conquered the international world of pop music, topping the U.S. charts with the unforgettable million-seller Downtown, which earned her the first of two Grammys. A long string of classics are tied to her name including Don’t Sleep in the Subway, This is My Song, I Know A Place, My Love, and many more. She is also well known for her film roles in Finian’s Rainbow and Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Her latest CDs are A Sign of the Times and Here for You.
The Creepshow Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
Straight from its performances in Russia and Europe, the world-wide cult sensation The Creepshow, will get the evening off to a “terror-filled” start with their blood-drenched, country-tinged punk rock shockers. Join lead singer Sarah Sin, Sick Boy on upright base, drummer Matt “Pomade” Gee and Reverend McGinty on keyboards, as they draw you into a tangled and diabolical web of heartbreak, revenge and betrayal.
The Planet Smashers Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
Known as the “King of Ska”, the Montreal based The Planet Smashers takes to the stage with its killer live show. Infectious pop infused melodies, rippin horn licks and hits from both the dark and fun sides of their music make for an unforgettable night at the CNE Bandshell. Don’t miss Matt Collyer (guitar and lead vocals), Andrew Lattoni (trombone); Nick “Lonestar” Johnson, David Cooper (bass) and Fred Benton (drums).
Winter Gloves Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
Hot on the heels of a North American tour, Montreal’s Winter Gloves heats up a summer Saturday night at the CNE Bandshell. Charles F (lead singer/songwriter/Wurlitzer); Pat Sayers (drums) Vincent Chalifour (synths) and Jean-Michel Pigeon (guitar/glockenspiel) entertain CNE crowds with hits including “about a girl”.
Tokyo Police Club Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
The popular Indie rock band Tokyo Police Club, from Newmarket, Ontario, will perform hits from its recent CDs Elephant Shell and A Lesson in Crime. The four friends: Greg Alsop (drums, percussion); Josh Hook (guitar, percussion); Dave Monks (vocals, bass) and Graham Wright (keyboards; vocals) started to play together in their high school senior year. The band went on to name itself Tokyo Police Club from a nonsensical lyric from the song that would become track one on their first EP. This track went on to sell more than 30,000 copies and launched the band’s career, winning accolades from Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, Interview, Blender, and the New York Times among others.
The Latency Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
The Canadian pop punk band The Latency who fuse underground edge with mainstream melodies, join Shiloh and Faber Drive at the Bandshell on the fair’s second Sunday.
Shiloh Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
With a fierce voice twice her size and attitude to match, 16 year old Shiloh is a fresh, fun and an unapologetically original performer who has won the hearts of all who experience her with her hit single “Operator (A Girl Like Me)”. With new album to her credit, Shiloh shows off her “operator” talent in her CNE debut at the Bandshell the last Sunday in August.
Faber Drive Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
Faber Drive, the Juno award nominated Canadian pop punk band from Mission, British Columbia, takes to the stage later the same evening. The four piece band currently features Dave Faber (Lead vocals and rhythm guitar) Jeremy Liddle (bass guitar and backing vocals) Jordan Pritchett (lead guitar) and Calvin Lechner (drums and backing vocals).
Toronto Urban Music Festival Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
Canada’s largest urban music festival! For more than a dozen years, the Toronto Urban Music Festival (TUMF) has exposed Toronto audiences to a wide variety of contemporary music including Hip Hop and Rap. Toronto’s own Kardinal Offishall is the headliner!
Andre-Philippe Gagnon Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
From Mick Jagger to Bob Dylan, from The Bee Gees to Frank Sinatra, Andre-Phillippe Gagnon has built a repertoire of more than 400 impersonations and has delighted audiences around the world. A regular in Las Vegas, he has performed in front of more than six million people in both English and French bringing crowds to their feet with his hilarious vocal virtuosity.
The Pointer Sisters
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Bandshell; 7:30 pm 
The Grammy Award winning Pointer Sisters take over the Bandshell on the final Saturday of the fair. The dynamic pop and R & B recording artists rose to stardom in the 1970s and 1980s with such popular hits as Yes We Can Can, He’s So Shy, Fire, Slow Hand and I’m So Excited. Their repertoire has encompassed disco, jazz, blues, soul, funk, dance, new wave, and rock. In more recent years, the three sisters from West Oakland California: Ruth, Anita and Issa have been performing with many of the great symphony orchestras of the world including the San Francisco and Atlanta Symphony Orchestras, the Boston Pops and in concert in Germany, Holland and Belgium.
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