2009 Highlights
This page is dedicated to our inaugural Music in the Fields Festival that took place in the summer of 2009 on August 22, in Lucknow Ontario. Here you find links to our all star line-up of that year, as well press articles and testimonials to the day. Organized by the local Kinsmen Club, it was a fantastic opportunity for music fans from all around south-western and central Ontario to get together and see some of Canada’s top country musicians.
Building on the success of the inaugral event, we are looking forward to an even bigger day on the 4th September, 2010! Please remember this event is dedicated to our community and Canadian Cystic Fibrosis research, so be sure to support our worthy cause. All the organizing and hosting of the event is conducted on a transparent and volunteer basis, and it is these volunteers that make the day!
NEWS ARTICLES
Press Release
Canadian Business News 17 April, 2009
CCMA 20th April, 2009
The Lucknow Sentinel 22nd April, 2009 - Lucknow
The Sun Times 25th April, 2009 - Owen Sound
Press Release 16th July, 2009, CFB Borden
CCMA Press Release 22nd July, 2009, Toronto
The Lucknow Sentinel 26th August, 2009, Lucknow
THE LINE-UP
The Hosts
 Mr. Lahey and Randy, Trailer Park Boys
Hosting the inaugural Music in the Fields will be Randy and Mr. Lahey from the hit Showcase series Trailer Park Boys. Bringing their original comedy flavour to the festival, these characters will certainly make it a memorable and outstanding day of entertainment!
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The Performers
 Johnny Reid
Headlining the concert will be Johnny Reid. The platinum-selling artist recently released his third studio album Dance With Me which has already been certified gold in Canada. Dance with Me held the #1 spot on the Canadian Country Charts, while his other two albums Kicking Stones and Born to Roll continue to sell strongly. As his legion of fans already know, Johnny Reid is a phenomenal live performer and will have everyone on their feet dancing in what promises to be a truly memorable set.
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 Doc Walker
Hailing from Portage Le Prairie Manitoba, acclaimed band Doc Walker will also be at the festival. CCMA winners in 2008 and fresh off their win at the Annual Independent Music Awards, Doc Walker is riding high with their CMT Top 20 single Beautiful Life. With their harmonies and guitar-laced songs, Doc Walker will certainly be one of the highlights at Music in the Fields.
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 George Canyon
The multi-Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards winner George Canyon will be a much anticipated performer at Music in the Fields. His #1 hit on CMT Just Like You and the Juno-nominated album What I Do underlines his success as one of Canada’s top country artists. George Canyon is a country neo-traditionalist bringing a voice to our festival that can soar with emotion or linger in a heavy bottom-end. His will be a not to miss performance!
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 Beverley Mahood
With unmistakable style, strength and sound, Beverley Mahood is marking her tenth year as an artist with her album Unmistakable. Since the launch of her debut album, Girl Out of the Ordinary, Beverley’s music has touched a chord with a wide fan base, earning her multiple hit radio singles, numerous awards and an international following. A highly talented and popular television personality, Beverly’s true artistic loves are songwriting and performing. Music in the Fields will be an excellent opportunity for old and new fans to see this fantastic artist at her best.
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 Tara Oram
Tara Oram, the star of CMT’s The Tara Diaries and currently charting with her single 538 Stars, will also be appearing. The Hare Bay Newfoundland native has had a busy few years starting with her 6th place finish on Canadian Idol followed by her television show The Tara Diaries. The recognition and growing popularity from these adventures has led to the release of her debut album Chasing the Sun. Though rooted in country, Chasing the Sun has a broad appeal that will definitely make her a highly anticipated performer at Music in the Fields.
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 Alex J. Robinson
At only 22, Alex J. Robinson is already making a name for herself. Her first single Breaking on the Love Thing broke into the charts, peaking at 16. Last year, Alex was the proud recipient of the FACTOR Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. She can currently be seen in the new Ontario Tourism campaign, lending her upbeat, youthful style and stellar vocals to There's No Place Like This. At Music in the Fields you will get a great opportunity to see this rising star.
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 Mike Lynch
If you took Stompin’ Tom and Jim Cuddy, put em’ in a bowl and mixed em’ up, then threw in a dash of Johnny Cash, you’d get Mike Lynch. Mike's latest album called MJL Was Here, features songs from the road like She Called Me Lover and the title track MJL Was Here. In 2008, Mike travelled coast to coast performing nearly 100 shows including the legendary Fred Eaglesmith's Picnic. Mike’s comedic storytelling and strong singing and songwriting talents, make him a unique and engaging artist. He's sure to be a hit at Music in the Fields!
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 The River Junction Band
From the Hills of the Black Donnelly's...The River Junction Band hammers out its path of traditional values and hard rockin' riffs. With their smooth 4 part harmonies & Big Rig pounding rythms, this 5 piece Lucan Ontario based band leaves you screamin' for more!!!!! Re-nominated, and current holders of the "Most Popular Country Group 2008" Award from "Scene Magazine". Their debut single "Born Country" spotlighted on the Cross Country Canada Show is just the beginning.....This act is definitely a MUST SEE!
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Produced in conjunction with TNR Productions
AWARDS
THE 2009 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank the following sponsors for their invaluable donations and support in 2009, please follow these links to get to know them better.
On a special note we would like to extend our thanks to the wonderful folks at CKNX Radio for their extraordinary efforts on our behalf.
 
 
VOLUNTEERS
Our festival would not be possible without the incredible teamwork and effort of our volunteers. Should you wish to join our team to help make this happen, please do not hesitate to tell us little about yourself in an email addressed to volunteersinthefields@live.ca
TESTIMONIALS
Skye Pfaff - 'This wass the besttt day everrr got to meet like everyoneee.... all the famous country guys and girlss andd got to hang out with mr lahey andd randy all day!'
Rhonda Dickson - "Great job Lucknow Kinsmen!!!!! The Port Albert group had a blast working the bar and we're keen to help out next year if you're doing it again!!! Great job all around, extremely well organized event guys!!"
Mary Cranston - "Congratulations everyone involved in this amazing venue. It was awesome!!!!!!
A job well done!!!"s
Patti Maguire-Dunsmore - " What an awesome show yesterday. We have fantastic Canadian Country Musicians. I sure hope that the Kinsmen can pull it off again next year!"
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