mark tonin

Here's one from a few years ago ... it was in a 2002 issue of Scene & Heard but I'm thinking the pic may even be a bit older than that. I've got some older pics somewhere, but am having a hard time finding them ...

Great memories from the schoolhouse parties I attended and played at. What would it cost to buy the place?!? (Just curious ... I'm not in the market for a school at the moment.) Peace, Mark

Sounds like lots of fun Margaret ... good luck with it! Peace, Mark

Happy Birthday Dave ... it was a huge treat playing music with you this past weekend. Peace, Mark

Wow, this sounds like a blast ... good luck with it Keri! Peace, Mark

I'm definitely interested, I am holding that date, and with some logistical manouevering I hope to be able. Peace, Mark

Sigh ... Good vibes and hugs to you and to his family and friends. Peace, Mark

Ditto!!! Wishin' I was dancin' on the beach right now ... Peace, Mark

I've been thinking about you Peter ... Life is precious. Peace, Mark

I could only stay for Friday night, and enjoyed it very much. Not much to add to what has already been said. I thought that Dave Hill was on fire playing bass with the Fatties, and Diesel Doug's voice really impressed me in the saloon. Loved how Diesel Dog jammed out some of the songs they played. I thought that Battleship Ethel had a good thing going on, but I wasn't really in the mood for it so I chose to use some of that time to visit with some people I hadn't seen in a while. Bummer about the lunatic psycho guy ... Wish I could have caught some of the music on Saturday and Sunday, but had to get back to KW. Peace, Mark

Tim, it's been wonderful sharing songs and jams, stories and insights, and laughs and tears with you for the last 15 years. Huge birthday hugs to you my friend, and may the future be filled with many more shared experiences. Peace, Mark

Chin chin, Tonin's in ... at least for tonight ... Lookin' forward to one last summer blast! Peace, Mark

Peace, love and hugs to both of you as you continue on life's journey together. Mark

Have a great show tonight ... wish I could be there! Peace, Mark

A few changes/updates have been made to the schedule, as per Mark Wilson. It's lookin' sweet! Here is the schedule as it currently stands: Main Stage: Friday August 31: 7:00 - 8:30 Curry Guns and Maple Syrup 9:00 - 11:00 Fat Cats Saturday September 1: 1:00 - 1:45 Pailface Boogie 2:15 - 3:30 Steven Elmo Murphy Band 4:00 - 4:45 Tigar Bomb 5:00 - 6:00 Electroluminescent 6:15 - 7:15 BA Johnson 7:30 - 9:00 Woodhands 9:30 - 11:30 United Steel Workers of Montreal Sunday September 2: 1:00 - 2:00 Two Stone Throw 2:30 - 3:45 Surly Young Bucks 4:15 - 5:45 Gruve 6:00 - 7:30 Mark Wilson & The Way It Is 8:00 - 9:00 Circuit Breaker 9:30 - 11:30 Ultra Magnus Saloon Late Night: Friday August 31: 11:15 - 12:15 Battleship Ethel 12:30 - ? Diesel Dog acoustic & electric Saturday September 1: midnight - ? The Droops Sunday September 2: midnight - ? Chameleon Project & Passenger Acoustic Stage (Saloon): Saturday September 1: 2:00 Lucas Stagg with guests 3:00 Mike Alviano 4:00 Tanya Philipovich 5:00 Alun Piggins 6:30 David Celia 8:00 Tin Roof Rusted Sunday September 2: 2:00 Craig McNair 3:00 Lynn Jackson 4:00 Duane Rutter 5:30 Cindy Clasper 7:00 The Stars Here

Good luck with it Chili! I was just listening to your cd "Organic Matter" not too long ago. I still remember the sweet set that you played at a Come Together Fest ... I think it was May 2002? Peace, Mark

Another testimonial to support GM! Thanks for the festival review djmelbatoast. Peace, Mark

I'm guessing that one day passes will be available at the gate, but I'd email Mark Wilson to find out for sure. Peace, Mark

Sorry I didn't run into you there KevO. I was fortunate enough to have sweet seats (middle of section 200) so I didn't wander much within the show. Peace, Mark

Invitations to the festival are now available. Pick up your invitation to the festival ($65) at the following locations. Be sure to call ahead to ensure that the location has invitations before you travel. Rotate This 620 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1E4 (416)504-8447 Shady Grove 592 Upper Wellington St. Hamilton (905)383-2533 Brantford Music Centre 422 Colborne St. Brantford (519)752-3797 Shakedown Street 109 King St W Kitchener (519)570-0440 Lightning Jacks 230 Main Street Port Dover 519-583-9719 Organic Traveller 343 Richmond Street London, ON N6A 3C2 519-432-4367 Frontier Ghost Town 519-369-6954 Can't make it to one of the above locations? Email Mark Wilson at wilcometogether@hotmail.com to work something out.

I always enjoy catching a show at Darien Lake, and this one was certainly enjoyable. Two shows rolled into one, as each band played a lengthy set. Lots of musical highlights as mentioned in the posts above. Lots of great guitar playing from four extremely talented players over the course of the night. Once again Derek Trucks impressed me in a big way. And once again very good sound, especially for an amphitheatre. For some reason, things seem to sound better at Darien Lake than they do at the Molson Amphitheatre. It was nice to be able to hear the notes that Oteil was playing during his bass solo. It was also a treat to be able to camp out and party with friends before and after the show. We had a big crew of people camped out at Darien Lake, and although that option is a bit pricey, it is so nice to be able to set up camp, park the car, and then walk to and from the show. Peace, Mark

All the best to you Jay as you work through the aftermath of your tour disaster. I'm so glad that everyone walked away from the accident without being hurt. Hugs and positive vibes to you my friend! Peace, Mark

Loved 'em when I saw them in Vancouver for New Years. I would definitely be interested. Excellent musicians ... Peace, Mark

Hugs and positive vibes to the two of you. It seems like so long ago now for me, but Liana had a miscarriage before we had our two children. Peace, Mark

All four of us absolutely loved it. The acrobatic performances were mind-blowing. Think high level gymnastics multiplied by 10, with the performances being done as a top-notch band provides the "background" music. Lots of great humour as well, which was accessible to the whole family. More about the show can be found here: KOOZA link I've seen the Cirque stuff on television, but seeing it live blew my mind. And my daughter went to Cirque Niagara earlier this year, but was very disappointed with that show. This show, on the other hand, amazed her. It was such a treat to look over at my kids to see awe in their eyes. And my son's laughs and giggles had me smiling from ear to ear and feeling warm inside. Magic. Liana said it and I agree ... we'll be going again the next time another full-blown touring Cirque show comes around. Peace, Mark