The Preston Music Festival to be held on Saturday, September 12 at Central Park in The Preston Towne Centre has already been creating quit as buzz. With all the festivals happening throughout the summer the timing of this event will be perfect. It could be the last of the seasons great musical adventures. By next months newsletter the lineup of entertainment should be confirmed. Currently performers such as Tracenine, Lucas Stagg, The Usual Suspects, Ties That Bind, The Douglas Watson R&B Revue and many others have all expressed their interest in this great event.

Currently we are looking for vendors from the arts community that would be interested in participating in this event by displaying their work throughout the park. We are also on the trail for local sponsorship to help support this first annual community event. For more information please email matt@thegroovekitchen.com or call 519-650-4452. - Matt Storch

Katie B, former lead singer of the widely successful industrial rock band, Jakalope, has ventured out on her own. Now known as Katie Rox, she is embarking on her highly anticipated Canadian tour in support of her debut, self-produced solo album High Standards, released this January.

'Lyrically and vocally, Rox is an artist who could stand alone with a guitar on stage and silence an entire audience with a single note from her throat' (Lethbridge Times Herald). And that is exactly what she has been doing. Her songwriting has grown more personal, her liveshows more intimate, altogether a glimpse into a woman who went digging for her soul and found her roots.

The tour appropriately started off in Alberta, where she was born and raised, and moves East in July. She'll be making her way around Ontario, as well as the Maritimes. Hitting the road with Katie will be her long time friend and songwriter Lesley Pike for The Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Tour.

Katie's Toronto-based tour mate Lesley Pike has been noted in the press as one who is sparkling with musicality, and the type of artist who can translate half a minute of life experience into a profound musical statement (Saskatoon Star Phoenix). Her debut self-produced album 'Night Visons' garnered critical acclaim from press outlets across the country, along with heavy play on the CBC. A couple of years and countless shows later Lesley presents her new album 'Blink', a stunning collection of 11 original songs, featuring Lesley on vocals, piano and guitar alongside a host of top-notch Canadian Musicians.

The Steve Elmo Murphy Band
Saturday July 19th. For a taste of what's coming, click the image below to see the YouTube video.

Don't miss Mo' Kauffey - July 17th In the five years since Mo' Kauffey became the stage name for Gary Wickizer he has gone from someone known by few to a widely known, much respected, and loved artist throughout Colorado, Florida, Southern Ontario, Michigan, and points in between. He has released five full CDs during that time. He has polished his persona into a highly entertaining show, with a laid-back smooth style, full of humor whether performing solo or joined by any number of sidemen he has attracted. He performs anywhere from coffeehouses to festivals, stating, "I like the intimate crowds, but love the energy of a larger crowd!". Find more on Mo' Kauffey at: http://www.myspace.com/mokauffey

The Pirates of Golspie - July 30th Garry Atkinson - 12 & 6 String Acoustic Guitar, Sitar John Steinburg - Fretless Bass, Banjo, Mandolin Andrew MacIntyre - Drums & Percussion Diverse, unique and elegant. Inspired by a wide range of artists such as Kaki King, Don Ross, Dave Matthews, Xavier Rudd, Dave Brubek and John Lennon comes a unique blend of intricate instrumental music and passionate lyrics that set this songwriting to a new level.

I grew up in Cambridge and have always been interested in art. After deciding to attend Seneca College for graphic design while living in Toronto I found I really liked graffiti. After meeting a lot of people that did graffiti I started doing it myself. Sketching up new tags became a daily ritual for me. After I lost a few at the train yard and my friends were getting arrested I decided to dedicate myself to canvas and spend my life making graffiti an accepted art and allow it to be legal...

As hoped, The Groove Kitchen & Music Room has become a place where people can experience something more than just a great meal. Our intentions are to make you feel at home and provide you with some of the finest entertainment that the region has to offer. Here is what people are saying about how well we have accomplished that goal.

"My girlfriend and I have gone quite often to the Groove. We love it ! It's like going to a house party and we just relax and have a good time. Matt has done a wicked job there and we always make time to visit! Gill rocks too! It's the regal beagle in our lives!!"

"Great food, great staff - The Groove Kitchen is a great friend to the local music/arts community. Keep up the great work, Matt! !"

"I've been to the Groove Kitchen for fun, food and entertainment....Matt and the excellent staff have never let me down. Great atmosphere, excellent food, rockin music. I would recommend The Groove Kitchen for whatever tickles your fancy."