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Blair Packham, Royal Wood and Porkbelly Futures at the Toronto City Roots Festival
- Distillery Historic District
- 55 Mill St. • View on map »
- 416-872-1212
As one of the city’s most unique historical sites, the Distillery District is an appropriately old-fashioned locale for a celebration of traditional-minded music. Now in its third year, the Toronto City Roots Festival features a wide array of performers doing their thing in various venues and open-air locations. Formerly the singer of Toronto power-pop outfit The Jitters, Blair Packham is a trusty purveyor of witty lyrics and tidily constructed tunes. Fellow local Royal Wood has elicited many favourable comparisons to Hawksley Workman, Rufus Wainwright and Ron Sexsmith, for his gentle crooning and smooth blend of jazz, folk and pop. Another highlight of the fest will be the set by Porkbelly Futures, a rambunctious crew of blues and jazz lovers fronted by part-time musician and full-time writer Paul Quarrington. Dozens of other acts will provide their own takes on the kinds of music they love.—Jason Anderson
- When:
- Jun. 23/07 - Jun. 24/07
- How Much:
- free.
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