PtboPics & Results: Snofest Idol 2012 At Showplace

Snofest Idol 2012 was held at Showplace on Sunday with nine contestants participating in front of a full house.
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Here's Mike Judson Showing Why He's The Ultimate Wing Man

Newswatch weather guy Mike Judson ate 18 wings in 120 seconds at East Side Mario's for a Five Counties Children fundraiser yesterday to claim the title of media person who eats the most wings in two minutes.

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Video About Rock Camp For Girls & Women's Rock Weekend In Peterborough

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Watch the full episode on Focus this Wednesday on TV Cogeco.

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Today Is The Deadline For Your Snofest Idol 2012 Entries

Today is the final day to enter this year's Snofest Idol, which is open to singers 12 to 22. You need to drop off your entry today at the Showplace box office. First place wins $200, a 3-hour recording session from Haggarty Sound Studio and photo shoot from Mark L Craighead. For more info, go to PeterboroughSnofest.ca. Here's one entry below, of Jessica Wilson performing Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe".

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Here's Musician Grainne Ryan Covering "Zombie" By The Cranberries At Historic Red Dog

This was filmed at the Chicks For Charity show on the weekend to help out the Peterborough YWCA and Kawartha Food Share.

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Amazing Cover Of Neko Case Song Filmed In PCVS Stairwell Going Viral

[UPDATE December 13: It now has more than 23,000 views on YouTube.]

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This cover of Neko Case's "Star Witness" performed by PCVS students Kate Macdonald and Janelle Blanchard already has more than 17,000 views since being uploaded December 4th—and has been tweeted by Neko Case herself several times. It was recorded to draw further attention to PCVS's closure and the devastating impact it could have on our community.


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PtboCanada Interview: Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar (Which Rocked The Venue Last Night)

Canadian Rock/Blues band Big Sugar released their first album in 1991 and their vocalist and guitarist Gordie Johnson has been rocking out ever since. The band played here in Peterborough last night at The Venue and here is an interview with Gordie...

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Here's Raw Footage Of The Sheepdogs Rocking The Historic Red Dog Last Night


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PtboPics: 5th Annual Garage Rock Jubilee At Pig's Ear Tavern

Saturday saw the 5th Annual Garage Rock Jubilee happen at the Pig's Ear Tavern. Thirteen bands took part, each taking 40 minute sets which began at 4 p.m. and went all the way to close. Presented by Bareknuckle Records, the event included sets by the likes of Hundred Year Champions, No Pussyfooting and Bumpin' Tacos. Muddy's Pit BBQ was on hand with tasty food for the rockin' crowd.


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Text and pics by PtboCanada's Jeffrey Macklin]

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Here's A Great Cover Of Foster The People's "Pumped Up Kicks" By Royal Wood At Showplace

[Related: PTBOCanada Interview: Royal Wood]

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