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    Duncan Bristow VIDEO | Queen M – Could You Be Loved | Shipyard Amphtheatre

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    Live & Original presents Amanda Keeles

    Thanks so much to our friend Duncan Bristow for his great videos!

    Live and free at the Shipyards Amphitheatre, located at 2 North Maple Street, it’s a Live & Original Summer Concert!

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    Hope to see y’all this Saturday to see singing sensation Amanda Keeles (Country)

    Amanda Keeles Wins Country Artist of the Year at the 2025 Forest City London Music Awards

    https://www.amandakeeles.com


    LONDON, ON – Rising country music star Amanda Keeles was a standout winner on Sunday, June 8th, taking home the coveted Country Artist of the Year award at the 2025 Forest City London Music Awards (FCLMA). The event, held at the iconic London Music Hall, celebrated the city’s top talent across all musical genres.


    Presented by Pure Country 93’s Matt Weaver, the award marks a major milestone in what has already been an exciting year for Keeles. Currently captivating audiences across the country on her “Can’t Stop Me Now” Tour, Amanda continues to earn praise for her powerful songwriting, dynamic performances, and heartfelt connection with fans. With momentum building and accolades rolling in, Amanda Keeles is proving to be one of Canada’s most compelling country voices.

    All performances take place at the Shipyards Amphitheatre, 2 North Maple Street, Collingwood, an open-air waterfront venue so dress for the weather. Rain out concerts will be relocated to an alternative venue, please watch for changes on our Town social media platforms. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Parking is limited on North Maple Street, but available on Birch Street North. If you are able, consider the option of cycling, bike racks are available on site.

    Our Name is Mud!

    https://mudmen.ca

      Always entertaining and definitely unique, Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. First discovered as “The Campbell Brothers”, the Brothers signed a record deal with EMI Records changing their name to “Mudmen” in the late 90’s. Re established in 1998 Mudmen have performed at festivals, theatres, events  & clubs in 8 different countries with over 3000 shows to date and 11 studio albums.

               Mudmen’s music has been featured Xbox and PlayStation video games, NBC’s television show “The Black Donnelly’s”, WWE Wrestling, 6 Don Cherry Rock’ em Sock’ em hockey video’s, HBO’s Shameless, Hockey Night in Canada’s “Coach’s Corner”  6 music videos on Much Music/MTV reaching #19 on the Edge radio  top 20 countdown. Mudmen have guested on the Bob & Doug Mackenzie CBC TWO-FOUR Anniversary, Johnny Reids PBS Special and  the new Hockey Night in Canada Anthem produced by rock icon Bob Rock where Ron Maclean said televised  “Mudmen we love’em” This led to a 3 month coast to coast tour with Country superstar Johnny Reid, an appearance at the Canadian Country Music Awards and a performance on Parliament Hill on Canada Day for the Queen of England  with the Brothers meeting and shaking the Queens hand televised 

               Career highlights include performing at the Oilers/Flames home opening ceremony on the CBC, performing at  the 84 Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup re-union televised  with Wayne Gretzky , Red Ryder & Sarah MacLaughlin,12 Canada’s Walk of Fame ceremonies, 3 Memorial Cups, 7 Grey Cups, 8 Molson Canadian Snowjams ,

    2 Special Olympic televised home opening ceremonies ,4 Edge fest’s a performance at the Leaf/Bruins TSN hockey game, a performance with George Canyon “For the love of the Game” Men’s and Ladies gold Olympic hockey medal ceremony, 4 IPA Plowing Match’s, 40 Cross Canada headlining tours and a performance at the IHHF World Hockey Tournament. Mudmen have guested and or opened for ZZ Top, The Guess Who, Loverboy, April Wine , Chilliwack, Trooper, Helix, Johnny Reid,  Nazareth, Glass Tiger, 54-40 The Irish Rovers, The Chieftains, John McDermott, Natalie MacMaster, Sloan and  The Trews to name a few. Corporate clients include Coca-Cola, Canada Tourism, LCBO, Weedman, American Standard, Kodak, M & M Meats and  Walmart Canada/America where the Brothers performed on a card with Brooks & Dunn, Joey Nicoles & Jewel in the Sam Walton Arena in Arkansas.

               As of 2024 Mudmen have been together for 26 years building a legion of fans from young to old. Mudmen have been selling out numerous prestigious theatres  such as Victoria Hall, the Stockey Centre, the Roxy Theatre, The Grand Theatre with appearances at numerous Country and Celtic festivals threw-out North America with no signs of slowing down . Mudmen, Sandy Campbell, Robby Campbell, Colin Amey, Andy Gingerich, Alex Showdra and Emmett Glancie believe that nice guys can  finish first while enjoying what you do translates to all audiences . It has been said to describe mudmen in one word one would say “fun”! 

    Queen M – Neo soul mixed with vintage Motown and Reggae influences. Marcia Hubbs – Vocals, Craig Smith – Lead Guitar, Kyle Dreany – Bass. https://queenm.ca/

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