Hallelujah Hillside!
I’m not saying you’ll go to hell if you miss the Sunday morning Gospel Hour and a Half today (It starts at 11 a.m. on the Island Stage), but you will miss heaven on Earth. Also, you’ll go to hell. It’s a fact.
The event is usually a musical free-for-all, with members of multiple groups climbing up on the stage to sing gospel tunes, spirituals, hymns and revival songs. This year Quebec’s bluegrass pickers and fiddlers Notre Dame de Grass lead the charge. You can buy their album New Canada Road from their website.
I’d be disappointed if Bruce Peninsula didn’t make an appearance. Their performances of “Lift Em’ Up/Jack Can I Ride” surprised the folks on the Island stage yesterday with its intensity. Misha Bower, Neil Haverty and their crew are once again a force to be reckoned with.
I’ll be back later tonight or tomorrow with a summary of my favourite acts from Hillside. For now, I’m heading out to meet the shuttle bus!
Other don’t miss shows today include:
Gentleman Reg on the Island Stage at 5 p.m.
The Rural Alberta Advantage on the Lake Stage at 6 p.m.
Great Lake Swimmers on the main stage at 7 p.m.
Patrick Watson on the main stage at 8 p.m.
Final Fantasy on the main stage at 9 p.m.
See you there!
