Al spoke with us about the unique gadgets he’ll be bringing, his favourite things about Harvest Sun, and who he’d love to do a surprise HS collaboration with.
You always are, by far, the fan favourite at every Harvest Sun and everywhere you perform! What do you think it is about your act that speaks to everyone, both young and old?
It couldn’t possibly be my bad puns. It must be my charming personality.
We’ve been asking this year’s performers, who they would LOVE to have jump in on their set and do a spontaneous Harvest Sun collaboration with. Almost every single person named you! No pressure now, but who on this year’s roster would you want to have join your show?
I’m hoping to have some of the members of Ego Spank join me for a song or two. We did a show together at the West End Cultural Centre last December, and it was great fun. I do plan on leaping onto the stage with many other performers during the festival.
I don’t like to reveal in advance what I’m going to do, but YES, I’ve got a couple of surprises for sure.
You were sharing your gadgetry-skills with the youngins recently! Tell me about your Sounds Crazy workshop?
I did a workshop up in Northern BC last week where 30 of us built musical instruments out of stuff that most people throw away. I’ll be bringing a bunch of those instruments with me. Oops… I just revealed one of my surprises!
For anyone still on the fence about heading to Harvest Sun (not sure why they would be), what would you say is the best thing and the number one reason to go to the fest?
Harvest Sun has got to be the best family festival of the summer. The music, crafts, and entertainment are always top-notch, but my favourite part is visiting all the friendly folks who attend the event. I’m having the busiest summer of my entire career, and I can hardly wait to come “home” to Kelwood and the Harvest Sun Festival.
Be sure to catch Al Simmons at The Harvest Sun Music Festival in Kelwood, MB - August 16 - 18th. With one week left to go, tickets are still on sale now but they’re going fast! Grab your tickets by MIDNIGHT on August 10th and be entered to win our GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY including gift certificates from local businesses around Clear Lake!
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