Entertainment
Headline Entertainment
This year we are pleased to announce that our headline act will be internationally acclaimed dance party band FAMOUS PLAYERS!
Famous Players are one of North America's most requested acts. They are renowned for their musical prowess and incredible diversity. The band plays everything from Sinatra to Lady Gaga, Abba to Black Eyed Peas, Neil Diamond to Bon Jovi, and everyone in between. Their energy, vibrancy and stage presence will make you want to get up and dance!
We are very excited to be offering you a full entertainment experience with Famous Players at Rockin' for Research this year! After a night full of generosity and hope of finding a cure, they will have you up out of your seats and on the dance floor to celebrate the evening's successes! They will be the perfect way to end what is sure to be another rockin' event!
Visit their webpage at www.famousplayersband.com for a preview of what to expect - see you on the dance floor!
Dinner Entertainment
A Cupcake Affair
This year, our guests will relax to the sounds of 'A Cupcake Affair' while dining on our exquisite French inspired meal. Vocalists Leslie McManus and Deanna Overland will be joined by jazz pianist Sean Ruthen to entertain you all through the dinner hour, and get you warmed up for our Rockin' headline act!
Rockin' for Research has been host to some of the most legendary musical acts of our time!
2010 |
Brass Transit, Toronto’s dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight Chicago tribute! The band’s show includes all the hits from Chicago’s golden age, 1969-1976. |
2009 |
LOVERBOY, the original founders of Rockin' for research made a special 10th anniversary appearance, followed by a night of great music hosted by Bill Henderson and Chilliwack, with performances by Paul Hyde of the Payolas, Saffron Henderson and Camille Henderson |
2008 |
Stayin Alive - The Bee Gees Tribute
Their powerful show stands alone as the world’s #1 Tribute to the Bee Gees |
2007 |
MARTHA REEVES & the Vandellas
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2006 |
Colin James, Jim Byrnes, Bill Henderson (Chilliwack), Camille Henderson (Sarah McLachlan), Saffron Henderson, Rob Baker (Tragically Hip), Paul Hyde (The Payolas), Craig Northey (Odds, Strippers Union) and Sharkskin.
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2005 |
Colin James |
2004 |
Atlantic Crossing |
2003 |
Michael Bublé |
2002 |
Stephen Kabakos |
2001 |
LOVERBOY/Jann Arden |
2000 |
LOVERBOY & Friends (Loverboy, Paul Hyde, Colin James, Powder Blues, Bif Naked and the late Jeff Healey) |
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