Interview with Michael Bell – #2Bowie Fest Canada
Dropout’s Jesse Read had the opportunity to interview Michael Bell, discussing the upcoming second annual Bowie Fest Canada in Toronto, his project The Bowie Lives, the power of Bowies music and more!
For more information and tickets to Bowie Fest visit https://www.bowiefest.ca/
About Michael Bell
Michael is an award winning vocalist and songwriter and no stranger to the music of David Bowie. Discovering his first LP as a young teen, Michael went on to perform Bowie’s songs in high school bands while releasing an indie LP with cult success Strobic Axe. He left the band to busk across the country and upon returning to Toronto, formed pop sensations EyeEye and won that year’s Q107 Homegrown Contest. He also staged a short lived musical “ChangesAllBowie.” In 1984 he left the road to raise a family, start a business and write and record his own music. He received a FACTOR New Talent Award, topped some internet charts and worked with the likes of producer Greg Wells (Adele, Elton John, Celine Dion) who quipped “One of the most talented vocalists I’ve worked with.” Decades later, and after wearing so many hats, Michael has returned to the stage, to give tribute to the artist that shaped his life…
Fun Facts: Michael was founder/publisher of one of Canada’s oldest alternative entertainment tabloids; The Wire Megazine. He’s also been a candidate in two federal elections, and a longtime community activist.
About #2Bowie Fest Canada
#2BowieFest Canada Lifts Off in Toronto Sept 26-28, 2024
OutShout Entertainment presents #2BowieFestCanada, a celebration of the genius that was David Bowie. Inspired by events speckling Dublin each year during Dublin BowieFest, #2BowieFestCanada will draw on the enthusiasm of fans throughout the city. Now in it’s second year, (the first year was in Peterborough) #2BowieFestCanada will continue in the spirit of Bowie with music, art, fashion, and superfan participation. With events being added all the time, here it is, so far…
Thursday Sept 26, 8-11pm
Launch Party and Bowie Karaoke
Venue: Ground Control
Bowie Bazaar, Prizes, Celebrities & More
(Pick-up your exclusive festival pass laminate)
Friday Sept 27, 9-11pm
I Will Be King
Venue: Linsmore Tavern
1298 Danforth Ave,
$12 Advance $15 at the door
Admission included with festival pass
BUY TICKETS ONLNE
Saturday Sept 28, 2pm
Lady Grinning Soul
Venue: The Duke
1225 Queen St E
Free admission included with festival pass
SATURDAY NIGHT
The Bowie Lives
with special guests
Venue: Ground Control
1279 Queen St W
Admission included with festival pass
Tickets online
$35 Advance $50 at the door
*Special Offer!
Drop down to Pop Music at 345 Broadview Ave, all weekend long, for big discounts on Bowie Swag, Vinyl and Collectables.
Festival pass $50+ (all events)
EVENT DETAILS
Launch Party/Bowie Karaoke/Bowie Bazaar
Grab some swag from the Bazaar then chat up the organizers, sponsors, bowie fans and celebrities in attendence All this, followed by a couple hours of Bowie Karaoke. There will be prizes and surprises.
I Will Be King
With his death, I WILL BE KING has taken very special measures to present the best Bowie tribute possible, recognizing that there are few or no female-centric bands that would dare to undertake this.
I WILL BE KING is a dynamic 6-piece band with impressive harmonies, playing everything from Bowie’s hits to the more obscure creations that will satisfy even the most die-hard Bowie fan.
Lady Grinning Soul
A courageous take on the music of David Bowie performed acoustically by the trio of Elana Harte, Janet Whiteway & Suzie Burmester
The Bowie Lives
5 stars! “Unbelievable” from Richard Crouse of CTV’s PopLife. “By far the coolest Bowie tribute I’ve ever seen,” says promoter Sam Grosso. They’re talking about the “The Bowie Lives” Canada’s most sensational Bowie Spectacular! Michael Bell is an award-winning vocalist who channels the sound and styles of David Bowie, and with the help of an all-star band, theatre and costumes, captures the imagination of fans young and old.
www.thebowielives.com
