It’s Halloween so I don’t know if something spooky is going on or what but one thing is for sure, Canadian Author / Journalist Scott Young was on the mind’s of museum guests this weekend. Coincidence or not, within a brief three hour period, four seperate guest’s arrived at the museum with some information and [...]
Friday October 29th. – Canadian music pioneer Garth Hudson of former super group “The Band” performed at Omemee’s Coronation Hall along with “The Sadies” and Greg Keelor of “Blue Rodeo”. Hudson got his break in the music business as one of Ronnie Hawkins band members. “The Hawks” as they we’re known later partnered with Bob [...]
45 King Street East, Omemee is not only the address for the Youngtown Museum, it was once the home address for Neil’s closest childhood friend Henry Mason. Flashback to the early 1950′s in Omemee… two young boy’s fishin off the bridge, riding bike’s, catching turtles, and I suspect getting into some mischief along the way… [...]
It was on this day, Oct. 18th., 1957 that Sir Paul (just good ol Paul back then) made his first appearance with The Quarrymen at New Clubmore Hall, Liverpool. In 1960 Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison adopted their new name – The Beatles. Ringo joined in 1962. Ever the showman and heart of the Beatles, McCartney [...]
lll tell ya what makes for a great day… its when Neil Young drops by to check-out the museum that pays tribute to his family. Of course, Neil has known of Youngtown for some time and has expressed his appreciation in various ways… but today… he came to visit with brother Bob and good friend [...]
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If you attended this show you will not soon forget it! Thanks to The Sadies, Greg Keelor, and Garth Hudson – Sold Out! See Oct. 30th Blog for event pics and attached review… http://durhamregion.typepad.com/will_mcguirk/2010/10/omemee-oh-my-rock-n-roll-will-never-die.html UPDATE! My My Hey Hey… another historic event at Coronation Hall – Garth Hudson of “The Band” will be taking part in [...]