The 2009 OPEN DOOR
Festival of Music
CELEBRATES
9 YEARS!

As always, the evening's proceeds
will go to the Red Door Family Shelter, an incredibly worthy and important beneficiary of a festival dedicated to
believing in ourselves.

Busting with fabulous Canadian musicians, we aim to introduce you
to several gems that you have not yet heard of.

Come be a part of an event that
makes a real difference in our community and boosts your karma!

Previous Open Door Artists

  • Jill Barber
  • Jonatha Brooke
  • Craig Cardiff
  • Edie Carey
  • Rose Cousins
  • Julie Crochetiere
  • Dala
  • Luke Doucet
  • Kelly Lee Evans
  • Mike Evin
  • Melissa Ferrick
  • Andrea Florian
  • Kevin Fox
  • Kat Goldman
  • Cat Jahnke
  • Sara Kamin
  • Lindy
  • Madviolet
  • Danny Michel
  • Julie Michels
  • Melissa McClelland
  • Erin McKeown
  • Lyndell Montgomery
  • Chris Pureka
  • Andrea Rudnick
  • Serena Ryder
  • Eliza Jane Scott
  • Ladybird Sideshow
  • Liberty Silver
  • MCC Choir
  • Kate Schutt
  • Martina Sorbara
  • Mr. Something Something
  • Andy Stochansky
  • Melissa Stylianou
  • Ember Swift
  • Tegan and Sara
  • The Good Lovlies
  • Trophy
  • Vyletz
  • Mark Weston
  • D'bi Young
  • Zoebliss

If you want to volunteer
we'd love to hear from you at
info@opendoorfestival.com

 

 

The Mod Club

It's hard to believe music could make you feel this good!

Founded in 2000 by Toronto friends Marysia Czarski and Sharon Ross, the annual 'OPEN DOOR' Festival of Music for the city's three front-line Red Door Family Shelsia rs reflects the tradition of presenting rising stars and talent beyond the horizon in an eminently street-worthy cause and has become a "cause celebre in the city". (Canada's National Post)

The Red Door Shelter provides safe and supportive emergency housing to individuals and families in need of refuge from domestic violence and to those who find themselves without accommodation. It assists residents in their efforts to establish a stable life outside the shelter through education, counseling,community services and advocacy on their behalf.

This year's line up includes multi-instrumentalist ADAM SOLOMON, beautifully clear HANNAH GEORGAS, delightfully harmonious MADISON VIOLET, folktronic LENTIC, bluesy jazzy Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, homegrown indie rockers with retro-cool MAJOR MAKER and other fabulous surprises!

All of these musicians donate their time and undeniable talent to make a real and tangible local difference.

Open Door 2009 will be a night of great karma and incredible music in aid of families who need help to help themselves!

For further information or interviews, contact Liz Stembridge at lizstembridge@rci.rogers.com


Avril Benoit, Melissa Ferrick, Sharon Ross, Jonatha Brooke, Marysia Czarski, Edie Carey
Back row : Brenley MacEachern (of Madviolet), Marysia Czarski, Sara (of Tegan and Sara), Sharon Ross, Edie Carey, Matt Kassirer
Front Row: Melissa Stylianou, Tegan, Ruthy Elnekave, Dave Naftolin and Jian Ghomeshi

 

The OPEN DOOR C.D. is a great way to check out all of the musicians who have been a part of the benefit in the past including: Tegan & Sara, Serena Ryder, Danny Michel, Luke Doucet, Erin McKeown, Andy Stochansky, Melissa Ferrick, Jonatha Brooke, Lindy, Liberty Silver, D'bi Young, Ember Swift, Melissa McClelland, Jill Barber and Madison Violet. It only costs $10 and all proceeds go to the Red Door Shelter. Give your ears something new to eat and make a difference!

Email us to get yours:
cd@opendoorfestival.com

Mastered by
Amos Carlen

Album compilation,
production,
photography &
art direction by
Sharon Ross

   

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