Music

Please Note - all times for entertainers are approximate only.

Callander Legion Branch # 445 Pipe Band and the North Bay Legion Pipes and Drums, will walk the dignitaries from 250 Clark to the 492 Main Street Stage.

Opening Ceremonies and Dignitary Pancake Toss - Dignitaries will be led from 250 Clark Street to the stage at 492 Main Street by the Callander Legion Branch #445 Pipe Band

“GIBBINGS FAMILY BAND” … “GFB” Family” - Left to Right - Greg, Dick, Kathie, Don & Rich.

“GIBBINGS FAMILY BAND” … “GFB” Family” Performing Together Since 1982 & Still Going Strong 2026

Playing Music for over 44 years and delighting audiences is as natural to the “Gibbings Family” Band as Breathing. Don, Rich, Greg, Kathie/sister Gibbings-Stewart were surrounded by their Father Dick Gibbings  Music from the Moment They were Born & were Soon Adding Their Own Vocals & Musical Stylings to His, Creating a Sound that Combines a Variety of Musical Selections. Comprised of Country, Pop, Rock-n-Roll, 60’s,70’s,80’s +, Fiddle, Square Dancing/if you have a Caller to Bring the audience to its Feet, Clapping hands, Tapping Toes, Dancing & Singing Along. Truly a sight to see & Enjoyed by ALL ages.

Listening to the “Gibbings Family” Band, whether AT Fairs, Festivals, Concerts, Fund Raisers, Nursing Homes, Dances OR Special Performances & Weddings the Easy Banter & Quick WHIT/GREG/Bass that Comes Automatically when ‘’GFB’’ Appears Together makes YOU feel that you’re part of the “Family”.

“MUSIC” is Just what ‘’WE DO’’ says Patriarch Dick. “It’s the glue that holds the “GFB’ Family” Together.

For nearly 44+ years, Since the Children were Barely Old enough TO hold A Guitar or Kathie to Reach the Keyboard. THIS Family has BEEN Performing, First Locally, then North Bay & Surrounding Areas THEN Across the Province. The Band’s Reputation for Strong Musical Stylings & Vocalizations Combined with Their Easy Going on Stage Presentation Makes the “GFB’’ Winners FOR Audiences of ALL AGES.

The ”GFB” Family’s Reputation IS Always Leaving YOU Wanting More, Has Garnered Fans From Across Province & Beyond. THEIR Dedication TO Supporting Young & UP Coming Musicians & Singers has Made “GFB” an Integral Part of “Canadian Music Industry’. Being Recognized Everywhere & From PAST Years.

Inviting the “Gibbings Family” Band TO Be Part of Your NEXT Attractions OR Event IS a Guarantee that Everyone Attending will Enjoy the Day or Evening of Great Musical Entertainment and Feel Part of This Unique, Warm & Loving “Family” Camaraderie.  * Some OF The Members also Belong IN Other Bands.

FEATURES: Dick/dad Peddle Steel Guitar, dobra & Fiddle. Sons’ Don Eldest, Lead Guitar, Fiddle & Vocals, Rich 2^nd., Drums & Vocals, Greg 3^rd., Bass & Vocals, Daughter Kathie Gibbings-Stewart Piano & Vocals. Monika/Mom Manager. This Rounds Out the Unique “GFB” Originally ALL from Powassan, Still Some Members Travel From Near & Far, e.g. Kathie, Aurora, Ont., Rich, Phelpston, Ont., Greg, Alliston, Ont.

*CKAT: Dr. Bert Brandon LOVED the “GFB” & ALWAYS Played our CD “Influences” “Lord I Hope this Day is Good” on the air.*“GFB” have auditioned/performed at Stoppin’ Tom Connors Res, Erin, Ont., (       (2) IN 2013 The “GFB” WERE Inducted into “Nipissing Country Music Hall of FAME”-Harley Renaud. (3) IN 2013 DICK Gibbings Was INDUCTED at Sault  Ste., Marie, Ont., into ‘’NOCMA”  the “Northern Ont., Country Music Association ‘’OPRY”, (4) AS DON Gibbings INTO The ‘’OPRY’’ In 2018.  (5) *** PROUD TO SAY….. SON #3 GREG Gibbings, Is ‘’HONOURED’’ To BE Chosen To REPRESENT  The “District of Parry Sound” Into ALSO ‘’NOCMA’’ Northern Ontario Country Music Association “OPRY” This November, 2026.

The Bluez Brotherz Duo

The Bluez Brotherz Duo consisting of Al Therrien as Jake and Vic Theriault as Elwood are the lead characters of the famed Bluez Brotherz Tribute band from Sudbury Ontario and are honoured to be performing at the PMSF!  The full band and the duo have been performing events for years and still thoroughly enjoy entertaining the crowds. Get ready to dance laugh  and sing along!  With Don Gibbings at the sound board, this promises to be a fun time, to be enjoyed by all.

Davey Meloy - Powassan's Fireman. Special Guest Appearance with the Gibbings Family Band. Davey Meloy is a multi-faceted, multi instrumentalist who makes sure everyone has a good time and feels like family. He has opened for award winning songwriters and continues to entertain his audiences with humour, stories and requests by the dozen.

Gord Reid (Busker)

Drawing on a lifelong love for music, Singer-Songwriter Gord Reid honed his craft during his years with the Canadian Armed Forces. With a voice as deep and resonant as the Atlantic itself. Gord’s rich baritone, infused with his East Coast charm, brings authenticity to both timeless classics and contemporary hits. Every performance reflects his passion and versatility, energizing audiences with heartfelt emotion and dynamic entertainment. Gord entertains at events that range from weddings and private gatherings to bars and restaurants to community celebrations.

Caleb Houston. When I was 11, I got into 80’s rock music and that is what kickstarted my journey as a musician. I am a self-taught guitarist. I decided to pick up a guitar at the age of 12. I have not stopped since. I joined a band at the school of music in North Bay. We did multiple live performances, and at that point I knew I was made to perform. When I graduated from grade 8, I received the music award. I attended an international music camp for the past 3 years to dive deeper into being a musician and be mentored by world-renowned musicians. I have played with local bands, played at local gigs, and have performed at open mics in the area.  I am currently in 10th grade at Almaguin Highlands Secondary school. I am taking guitar classes at the top level. Bands like Journey, Guns and Roses and Queen really influenced me as a guitarist. Recently in the past two years I have really enjoyed 90’s grunge, punk, metal, and pop rock and have loved playing that style of music. I am extremely excited to share my love of music with everyone.

Jason Lamoureux "Special Guest" - backed up by the Gibbings Family Band.

"Big Jay" Lamoureux grew up in Sudbury, Ontario and started touring in bands in 1999.  He has been on the road ever since, travelling from Montreal to the West Coast and Inuvik to Montana.

He started the band "Gravitas" in 2006 and is still playing with them as well as with the "White Stallion" band in Sault Ste. Marie, where he plays a couple of times a year.

He is an "inductee' in the NOCMA (Northern Ontario Country Music Association) "Oprey", as well as a lifetime member of the Nipissing Country Music Assocation.

Gord Grasser - backed up by the Gibbings Family Band.

Congratulations to Mr. Gord Grasser on being the newest inductee representing the District of Nipissing into the NOCMaA(Northern Ontario Country Music Association "Oprey" in Sault Ste. Marie in November 2026.

Gord started playing guitar at 5 years old, jamming along with all the local musicians (Trout Creek, Ontario and beyond) and also at house parties in Trout Creek and Powassan.  The 5 string banjo followed at the age of 13.  

Gord started in his "first" band at the age of 16, with his uncle, Warren Whitehead, along with Bernie and Gord Kerr and Dick Gibbings.  They played in local bars and at the same time his father, Ron Grasser, became very invovled in the "Bluegrass" community in Trout Creek and River Valley, with the famous Tony Debour at the helm.

Later playing in various different bands, playing the 5 string banjo, guitar, mandolin or bass.  Some of the talented musicians that he played with include Dean Tofflemire, Mike McKee, Tim Ellery, Denis, Juleann & Emily Chadbourne, Doug Debour, Rich Koop and others (Larry Carriere, Don Reed, Matt Naveau, Lee Roy, Murray Hale, Todd and Lynn Case and last but not least Bonita Mercer in both Country and Bluegrass genres.

So many good times and memboires made, always ready to step up and help out on short notice.

Josh Dimmel - Busker

Josh Dimmel is a Solo artist from Northern Ontario. He spent over twenty years working on his original music and covering the songs that inspire him. He's performed in bars, festivals, events, parties and so much more.Check out his Facebook Page to hear his originals, covers and see photos and videos of past and present shows and photoshoots: www.facebook.com/joshdimmel