A dynamic singer and animated performer, Jay Douglas learned early on in his career that he possessed the gift for how to win over an audience, a gift he employs when he takes the stage today. With the skills of a veteran and the energy of a young man, Douglas commands the stage with an impressive wide-ranging arsenal of R&B, Soul, Top 40, Motown and Caribbean traditional favourites.
Douglas has shared the stage with a veritable Who’s Who of major stars, including R&B legends Fats Domino, Percy Sledge, The Manhattans, Peaches & Herb, Cissy Houston, Toots and the Maytals, Ziggy Marley, and Freddie McGregor.
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: CNE Bandshell Park
A “living legend”, Leroy Sibbles is one of the legendary founders of reggae music!
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Sibbles began his career as lead singer of the rock steady group, The Heptones. During this time, he recorded many classic reggae tunes including: Party Time, Fatty Fatty, Book of Rules, Baby Be True and Heptones Gonna Fight. Sibbles also played a central role in the creation of many of the famous Studio One rhythm tracks, writing, arranging, as well as playing bass and providing harmony.
Sibbles spent more than 20 years helping to establish reggae music in Canada and is known as “the Godfather of reggae in Canada” and one of the “sweetest singers in the business”. In the last 15 years, he has been touring extensively in Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan and the United States.
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: CNE Bandshell
Tickets: Included in price of General Admission to grounds
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