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Boogie and Beer featuring Gail Rosen & Gillian Blackett

Gail Rosen
I have been a certified group fitness instructor for over 35 years, teaching wide variety of class formats. I teach for Women’s fitness clubs of Canada and manage the online fitness program, teach at Movati Richmond Hill, JCC clubs (Src and Prosserman locations)
I am also a certified personal trainer, a Dental hygienist, and mother of 3.
I absolutely love everything I do, and have a great passion for everything Fitness and Dance.
Making fitness safe and fun, as well as educating people are always my main goals.

Gillian Blackett
My passion for health and fitness has brought me to my career choices as; a registered, fitness instructor and personal trainer. For 18 years + I have motivated individuals, of all ages to move! With certifications in dance, indoor cycling, muscle conditioning, kick boxing and more, I have worked at numerous facilities, including Womens Fitness Clubs of Canada, Richmond Hill Country Club and Extreme fitness, to name a few. Fun in whatever I do is my moto and a recipe for good living!!

Yoga & Beer

Amanda O'Malley is a master teacher who has been teaching Yoga for over 13 years across the GTA, she has over 10000 teaching hours sharing her passion with others. She is recognized for her inspirational classes that focus on the physical and mystical aspects of yoga. She is a versatile teacher who completed her first teacher training certification in 2010. Amanda has continued her education while obtaining many additional certifications in such styles as Yin, Restorative, Barre, Mat Pilates, Pilates Reformer, Arial and Acro Yoga. Amanda has facilitated teacher-training programs and been a guest teacher for the Toronto Yoga Conference as well as many other workshops where she showcases her love for Yoga and movement. Her playful and creative teaching style, which includes light-hearted analogies and rhythmic transitions from posture to posture, will leave students feeling both inspired and lighter after class. Amanda's students are quick to acknowledge how safe they feel when exploring intricate postures and navigating the possibilities of their body and mind in her classes. She creates an atmosphere where students are encouraged to celebrate their own body and mind within each moment.

Unplugged Stage

Our unplugged stage is a way for upcoming growing artists to show off their talent in a campfire vibes area. This is an open mic stage and will not be a paid performance although it will be compensated through a free VIP ticket, 4 tokens, as well as a $10 food voucher. The VIP tickets will be sent to your email upon approval. Apply at paradigmevents.typeform.com/to/MoOZPRlr

FOCKLERS

M.T. Walker

M.T. Walker is a highly acclaimed Canadian recording artist based in Aurora, Ontario. Formerly the front man for Toronto-based “Turn Off The Stars” (EMI), Walker is now taking the stage once again, this time to debut his solo work, which is rapidly gaining recognition among fans His sound has been described as a cross between Wilco and Ryan Adams, and echoes such Canadian greats as Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, and Blue Rodeo. M.T. Walker’s works have been featured on major network shows across America (“Cold Case Files”, “Beauty and the Geek”), and have been played on national radio in Canada with the TOTS hit “Please”. When you consider M.T. has toured supporting the likes of Matthew Good, Sam Roberts, The Tea Party, Colin James, Kim Mitchell, and Switchfoot, you start to get a sense of the kind of talent M.T. Walker displays. His debut eponymous solo album, produced at Kensington Sound in Toronto by music-designer Ben Pelchat, is available now on vinyl and all digital platforms worldwide!

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SONS OF RINGO

For over a decade, the Sons Of Ringo experience has brought thousands of people up on the dancefloor, celebrating good times and creating great memories along the way. This two-piece music act was created by Frank and Rob to deliver the perfect live music mix for bars, danceclubs, festivals, parties and branded corporate events — anywhere that needs just the right vibe to get crowds dancing. Sons Of Ringo plays dance, pop, R&B, hip hop, alternative, country & rock music from the 80s & 90s to today — the hits that crowds love, but seldom hear from most live acts. The Sons Of Ringo experience is kind of like having the best of both worlds — a great DJ together with live musicians, curating the perfect music mix for each specific event. With a catalogue of hundreds of songs from varied genres, a Sons Of Ringo live show could easily feature music from Bruno Mars, Drake and Nelly...to Luke Bryan, Depeche Mode, Queen, Bon Jovi and the Zac Brown Band. Just the right music for the perfect event. Whether playing favourites with note-for-note precision, or uniquely reinterpreting classics, the Sons Of Ringo experience continues to gather fans and momentum — celebrating good times and creating great memories along the way.

3Sheets2TheWind

3Sheets2TheWind is a talented two-piece band comprised of experienced and dedicated musicians. The band features Kelly J. Pedersen, a multi-instrumentalist with over two decades of live performance experience and a diverse range of musical influences. Kelly has played in tribute bands and cover bands, including those dedicated to Guns N' Roses and The Black Crowes. He also operates a home recording studio where he produces high-quality musical accompaniment for the band. Julie McClean, on the other hand, pursued vocal performance at Humber College before embarking on her music career. She was the lead singer for the band Superchick and toured various regions in Canada. Julie also had the opportunity to showcase her talents as the frontwoman of the band Fusique on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. She has entertained audiences with her versatility, high energy, and impressive vocal range for many years. As a duo, 3Sheets2TheWind shares a mutual passion for a wide range of popular music genres. With their exceptional skills and captivating performances, 3Sheets2TheWind guarantees to keep audiences entertained all night long.