Hometown Roots, of the Rockwood area, will be performing at the Grandstand at the Milton fairgrounds on Sept. 4.
In an evening performance held in conjunction with the 51st annual Steam-Era, Hometown Roots will present a two-hour performance of original material mixed with a number of their favorite cover tunes.
Together for less than two years, Hometown Roots is gaining recognition as a band on the rise. Three long-time Rockwood-area friends make up the core of the group – lead singer and rhythm guitarist Tyler Zuidema, bassist Evan Ledwith, and drummer and backing vocalist Brandon Priebe. A recent addition, lead guitarist Dave Martin brings a jazz influence to a band already known for its classic rock-inspired original melodies.
Steam-Era, one of Ontario’s largest antique steam engine and farm tractor festivals, has been a Labour Day fixture in Milton for half a century. Determined to reach out to new audiences, organizers asked Hometown Roots to fire up the fairgrounds with an evening of high tempo guitar-driven rock and roll.
Tickets will be available at all fairground gates Sept. 4 for a show beginning at 8pm. For further information, visit www.hometownroots.com or www.steam-era.com.
