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About the band
Johnnie Dee formed the first incarnation of Honeymoon Suite in Toronto in 1981, with original drummer Mike Lengyell, and established the nucleus of the band. They added 3 other players to roundout the lineup with bass, keyboards and guitar.They worked hard in that first year but the lineup was short lived and changes were already in the air. In 1982, Johnnie was introduced to Derry Grehan by manager Steve Prendergast. Deciding to work together, they re-formed Honeymoon Suite adding Ray Coburn on keys and then Grehan’s former Steve Blimkie and the Reason bandmate Dave Betts on drums.
In 1983 they decided to enter the Homegrown Contest put on yearly by Toronto’s Q107-FM radio station so Prendergast approached his friend and producer Tom Treumuth to produce a song for them. Based on the buying public’s response, New Girl Now won the contest and Bob Roper at WEA Canada was so impressed with the song and response that he signed the band right away. The rest as they say is history as the band went on to become one of the most beloved Canadian acts of all time with such hits as New Girl Now, Feel It Again, and a whole host of others.
Opening Act The John Seay Orchestra
The John Seay Orchestra is a four-piece dance hall band from Ottawa Ontario. They are recognized for their unique and diverse repertoire, strong lead vocals and the ability to both faithfully cover and creatively mash up the songs they play. The boys incorporate many musical genres into their show, including classic rock, rock & roll, soul, hip hop, new hits and vintage pop. The artists they cover include The Beatles, The Killers, CCR, Aerosmith, Elvis Presley, Franz Ferdinand, Queen, the Strokes, and Otis Redding. The John Seay Orchestra pride themselves on delivering a high-energy medley of hits that consistently packs the dance floor. The John Seay Orchestra have been performing at weddings, private parties, agricultural fairs and premier Ottawa bars since 2004.
Off The Menu
1-3pm
Off the Menu (offthemenu.ca) is a classic rock cover band that is quickly becoming a popular choice in the Ottawa area for any occasion requiring festive, full-sounding live music. With a repertoire of 60 songs and growing, the band can keep a crowd dancing for hours. Their list of songs consists mostly of 60’s and 70’s classic upbeat rock sprinkled with more contemporary ones. There is a strong focus on Canadian artists such as Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, The Band, and April Wine. Off the Menu has experience playing a large variety of events including private parties, weddings, fairs, and bar shows. The band is fully equipped to provide sound and lighting for small and medium-sized venues.
Professionalism, passion, and variety are what define Off the Menu. Most of the band members participate in both backup and lead vocals, making each song distinct and memorable. The band consists of Mike Pastuch (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Bill Danic (keyboard, vocals), Dave Danic (bass, vocals), Dominic Macdonald (drums, vocals), Shawn Peters (lead guitar), and John Lang (guitar, lap steel).
Just as a restaurant needs to have a great menu, an event needs to have a great live band. Just make sure to order Off the Menu when the time comes to plan for your entertainment.
- Classic rock focused on 60’s, 70’s, and Canadian artists.
- Upbeat music for hours of dancing and fun.
- Six piece band providing a full, rich sound.
- Fully equipped (sound and lighting) for small and medium-sized venues.
- Large variety in vocals and instruments
Website: www.offthemenu.ca
