Local Vibe

I was fortunate enough to be contacted by these guys and more than pleased when I researched their MySpace. The Ginger 3 are a local band who have been plying their trade for 10 years. Offering a variety of classic hits and modern day favorites their schedule is booked for damn near a year. The [...]

This weekend the long awaited return of the 2nd Annual Preston Music Festival. Featuring local talent, this FREE all day long event has something for everyone. Central Park in Preston is where all the excitement is happening so make sure it is on your agenda to attend.

The lineup looks great with lots of local talent sharing their music with the hometown crowds. The whole show kicks off with winners from a children’s karaoke contest, hosted by Gemstone Entertainment. They have held a contest over several weeks to determine who gets the honour of appearing on stage at the beginning of this festival. The competition was friendly but fierce, and you will be amazed when the winners take to the stage to show you what they have.

This past Friday was a rather interesting one in Preston. I started at the Argyle Arms to enjoy the acoustic performance of Strung Out.
The duo of Mark O’Conner and Mike Schweyer was as entertaining as it was tuneful. Both performers played great together and switched off vocals through a set list which ranged from covers [...]

This Friday May the 15th Strung Out will be playing the Argyle Arms in Preston. You won’t want to miss the chance to catch this acoustic duo. I’ll be there to cover the event and who knows maybe even sing a couple songs, It’s been awhile since Mark and I have shared a stage.
I will post [...]