The Festival Bands

Jukebox Hits Live With Freddy Vette & The Flames!! Re-energizing Rock & Roll from the 1950′s, one hit at a time!!The Ultimate ‘50s Rock & Roll show!!

“Jukebox Hits Live with Freddy Vette & the Flames” is an experience unlike any other oldies show. With the appealing sounds of a saxophone and a thumping stand-up base, the eight piece band led by entertainer,

Freddy Vette, pays tribute to the music that started it all, ‘50s Rock & Roll !!!

The band comes alive and immerses the audience with music from Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Brenda Lee, The Shirelles, Connie Francis, and more.

Capture the excitement, the electricity, and the sheer FUN of ‘50s Rock & Roll with an absolute “must see” ‘50s Rock Show!

The Tonettes

Appearing at:

Dance To The Legends – Royal Canadian Legion – Friday, July 26th – 8 p.m.

Music at the Mountain – Blue Mountain Village – Saturday, July 27th – 8 p.m.

Sunrise Worship Service – Eddie Bush Arena – Sunday, July 28th – 9 a.m.

This trio of singers has been blessed with power, sensitivity and vocal energy!

Individually, Marlene O’Neill, Amoy Levy and Cathy Borges have decades of experience in Gospel music.

Collectively, they bring together knowledge of the vocal craft and a powerful presentation and have been singing together as The Tonettes for the past four years.

Gerie & the Koasters

Appearing at:

Dance To The Legends – Royal Canadian Legion – Friday, July 26th – 8 p.m.

Music at the Mountain – Blue Mountain Village – Saturday, July 27th – 8 p.m.

 Gerie Regular, and her band of Koasters have been entertaining audiences for many years.  A seasoned, professional and well recognized band that has worked with many Tribute Artists and fellow colleagues offering everything from Rock n’ Roll, Country, Motown and Gospel to name a few musical genres within their impressive career.  Featuring Bob Swagger on drums whose energy & enthusiasm is unparalleled.

Mystery Train Showband

Appearing at:

Excitement On Main – Hurontario Street Stage – Saturday, July 27th – 5 p.m.

 Mystery Train was created by Shon Carroll “the Canadian Flash”, as his Tribute band to Elvis. With over 7 years experience  they have entertained many audiences, bringing the sound of the King to life. This unique 4 piece band has captured the memorable sound of his music like no other band.  The band is made up of great players including Dominic Sanchez on lead guitar, Arturo Escamilla on bass, Julia Staines on Saxaphone and Vince Carroll on the drums .  Mystery Train are excited and proud to be a part of the Collingwood Elvis Festival.

Rudy Salerno & the Angels

Appearing at:

Elvis Memories at Blue – Blue Mountain Village – Friday, July 26th – 6:30 p.m.

Gino Monopoli & Tim E Live In Concert – Gayety Theatre – Saturday, July 27th – 2 p.m.

Gino Monopoli Live In Concert – Gayety Theatre – Saturday, July 27th – 8 p.m.

Under the direction of drummer Rudy Salerno, Rudy & the Angels are the show band that has
emerged from the ashes of Rock & Roll Heaven’s pit band.  We are the original Legends
Dinner Show in the heart of Toronto.

Our accomplished musicians have accompanied and backed up every known superstar from
the 50′s, 60′s, 70′s, 80′s & 90′s! 

This tight knit unit has become the in-demand band for corporate special events, concerts & entertainment, probably because of the bands’ reputation built from years of public performances. 

Our live, intense and in-your-face ensemble are sure to provide you with a memorable experience from the classic days of Rock & Roll.

Touch of Vinyl

Appearing at:

Col. Tom’s Tiki Lounge (Festival Gardens) – Friday, July 26th – 7 p.m.