Returning to the CNE this year is local musician and Toronto sensation, Jay Douglas! Drawing inspiration from his roots in Jamaica and Canada, Jay Douglas has developed a wide-ranging repertoire of American blues, West Indian rhythms, and jazz standards.
Over the past 10 years, Jay Douglas has performed around the world and at annual Toronto events such as the Beaches Jazz Festival, Jerk Fest, Yonge and Dundas Square, and a Taste of Lawrence. Some of his major hits include tracks like “Messengers”, “Man to Man”, “What Will My Mary Say”, “I Don't Wanna Cry”, and “Lovers Paradise.”
In 2006, Jay Douglas was proclaimed winner of NOW Magazine's Toronto's "Best R&B Act" and in 2007, he won the "Male Reggae Vocalist of the Year" at the Annual Toronto ReggaeAwards. Recently, his album “Lover’s Paradise” won "Reggae Recording of the Year" at the 2012 JUNO Awards and was the recipient of the "G98.7 FM Entertainment Award" at the Harry Jarome Awards as well!
Come enjoy Jay Douglas’ fancy footwork and incredible on-stage charisma as he opens for Ken Boothe on August 21 at the CNE Bandshell!
All Programming Subject to Change
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
International artist Ken Boothe has toured the world to showcase his love for humanity through his distinctive voice and reggae influence. As one of Jamaica’s top entertainers, Ken Boothe is known for exciting the world with hits like “Everything I Own”, “Freedom Street”, “The Girl I Left Behind", "Crying Over You", “Why Baby Why” and major albums “Journey” and “Mr Rock Steady.”
Inspired by the musical greats, Mahalia Jackson, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, The Temptations, and The Drifters––Ken Boothe has won multiple spots in the UK Singles Chart across the last 50 years. In 2003, Ken Boothe was awarded the Order of Distinction for his contribution to music by the Jamaican government!
Experience Ken Boothe’s sensational performance on August 21 at the CNE Bandshell!
All Programming Subject to Change
Location: CNE Bandshell, Exhibition Grounds, Toronto, ON (Dufferin and King St)
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tickets: Free with admission (On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings (except Labour Day Monday) during the CNE, admission is just $9 after 5 pm!
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