"In early 1994, the Town of Geraldton received notice that MacLeod Provincial Park would be closing. A citizens group was formed to find a way to keep the Park from being decommissioned and turned over to private ownership.
Subsequently, the Town of Geraldton entered into an agreement with the Province of Ontario to operate the Park under municipal management. Later that year, in a determined effort to preserve this beautiful natural resource and a way of life valued by so many residents, a small group of Park campers proposed the idea of a fund-raising musical event to be held in MacLeod Provincial Park. Any profits from the event would go towards the park’s operations. In 1995, the first Jamboree was born..."
This year will be the 14th Annual Music Jamboree at McLeod Park in Geraldton. The volunteers have consistently upped the anty, bringing in a variety of musicians to appeal to every taste. For example, last years line-up went from young up and comers Social Code to country legend Charlie Major.
Charlie Major - Tell Me Something I Don't Know
This years line-up is looking pretty darn hot as well!
Friday: Summerside, Tupelo Honey, Theory of a Deadman
Saturday: Bon Journey, Prairie Oyster, Honeymoon Suite
Sunday: Negus, Helix, April Wine
Check out the Geraldton Music Jamboree Website for more info!
Or, check our the Geraldton Music Jamboree's Myspace Page
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