Entertainment

Max Bauer is 9 years old and raises money with his fiddle for the IWK by busking at the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market. To date, he has donated more than $2,000 dollars to IWK and also supports several other charities. When asked why he has been donating to the IWK since the very first time he played at the market, he said that it is because he remembers when he was a kid and was there as a patient with croup and liked that there were toys to play with, so he wishes for other kids to have toys and other things to make them happy when they are sick.

Besides playing the fiddle, Max is a “straight A” student, a first class honour piano player, valuable striker in his academy soccer team, avid gamer, takes part in choir, art lessons, chess club, basketball and any type of sport that requires one to be dragged behind the power boat.

Robert Bauer is Max’s dad and also plays the violin and piano. He is in a local band and occasionally plays with Nova Symphonia. Robert is a professor in Mechanical Engineering at Dalhousie University, enjoys composing music, and dragging Max behind the power boat.

Gordie Sampson is a musical whirlwind, perpetually creating – a brilliant writer, an innovative producer, and a dynamic performer. Gordie’s musical genius is applauded by audiences and industry players alike. He had his national debut in the early 90′s, which led him to his presence today on the Nashville writing scene.

International recording stars are discovering and recording his material including Faith Hill – “Paris”, George Canyon – “My Name”, Keith Urban covering “The Hard Way” and “You” (Or Somebody Like You) and the #1 Billboard single recorded by Carrie Underwood “Jesus Take the Wheel”.

Gordie has received numerous national and international awards including the prestigious 2007 Grammy Award for “Best Country Song of the Year” and a Juno Award for “Songwriter of the Year” for his co-write, Jesus Take the Wheel.

This nine piece ensemble is Halifax’s premier dance band. Lead by Jeffery Mosher, this amazing ensemble includes Ian Mosher, Jody Lyne, Brad Conrad, Mike Farrington, Lil Thomas, Eric Landry, Damien Moynihan and Rob Crowell.

These musicians started enhancing their skills at a young age to give them the confidence and charisma to wow their audience. For 10 years, The Mellotones have been a staple of the musical diet in Halifax. This group appeals to the young and the young at heart. With a four piece horn section and dynamic rhythm section, they perform their classic repertoire of American soul music with originality and authenticity.

Atlantic Canada has long been a hot bed for world class rhythm and blues. The Mellotones bring energy, talent and charisma to every performance. Any local will tell you, The Mellotones are the best dance band in town!