Welcome to the Revolution - Admission to REVOLUTION is included with the purchase of the $20 wristband that gets you into the street dance and film screenings.

Revolution Members: John Dawson – Lead guitar, vocals Michael Walsom – Rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals Ryan Ainsworth – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar David Murphy – Lead vocals, keyboards Manny Degrandis - Bass guitar Rob Deryck – Drummer

Revolution is innovative, informative and exciting!

It is the collaboration of music industry professionals, presenting a chronological journey of the growth and development of The Beatles musical history. The Revolution of the Beatles musical career, live on stage.

These seasoned professionals will perform one song from all of The Beatles albums, in chronological order. Not only will you be treated to a spectacular performance, you will also be given interesting facts on each song performed.

As a special feature, Revolution will present a detailed analysis of a selected song, and before your eyes create the “rebuild” of this song in a format often used by The Beatles.

 Witness the unique, approach to The Beatles Catalogue performed live. This is a must see for all Beatle fans!

Join the Revolution at the Orillia Opera House on Saturday September 17th at 4:00pm.

John Dawson
Guitarist/ Composer John Dawson is a graduate of the Humber College Music Program in Toronto. He has spent much of the last decade working towards honing his craft as a performer, composer and improviser for the sole purpose of creating music that is thoughtful, subtle and steeped in a devotion to the relationship between art and the sacred. This devotion has continually landed him on the national stage as a writer, musician, teacher and journalist specializing in modern music in the context of worship and liturgy. Along with his many musical pursuits, he currently serves on the National Council of Liturgical music, an advisory body to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and is regularly contacted for performance, recording, composing, consultation and workshop projects.

Michael Walsom
Guitarist/ bass player/ keyboards/ and composer. Michael has an extensive history as an educator, performer and composer. He has studied and performed many musical styles, such as  jazz, blues, classical, rock, and funk, to name a few. He is very detailed and versatile in his approach as a music educator and performer. His musical Knowledge is extensive, and his musical talent is impressive.

Ryan Ainsworth
Singer/ songwriter Ryan (formerly Ryan Cummings), is an accomplished song writer and performer. He began singing as a youngster, and it was clear, that music would be one of his passions in life. Ryan, as lead singer of several bands during his early career developed as vocalists, later adapting a southern blues and folk flavour. He started performing under the name Ainsworth in 2005, paying tribute to his “true” family name. He first recorded a live acoustic album, ‘Live at The Corner Coffee House’ in 2006 which received rave reviews. His latest offering is titled ‘AC Junction’ and is now available. Over the years he has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with a diversity of talents. He has also performed at Nathan Phillips Square, various charitable functions and popular events such as Wakestock.Visit him at www.ainsworthmusic.com

David Murphy
Singer/songwriter, David is an extremely gifted musician. He is a very dedicated and enthusiastic vocalist. Although he has many musical talents, his strength and accuracy as a vocalist is memorable. His performance is second to none as he strives for a perfect performance. The blending of his vocal ability with the equally impressive vocal talents of Ryan Ainsworth, it is a treat for all ears to experience.

Manny Degradis
Bass player extraordinaire, Manny is a Humber College graduate that plays electric and upright bass. He has been playing and teaching bass professionally for over 15 years. He is accomplished in almost every style of music, with the ability to add the perfect bass line to any song. He has an incredible ear, and natural musical instinct.

He plays over 200 shows a year all styles and genres. He tours through out Canada, USA and Mexico.

Rob Deryck
Rob Deryck is an extraordinary drummer. He has been playing professionally for 30 years and has become a studio and stage master. Rob was in the band Emotional Wave and Woodrow who most notably ranked within the top 10 on the Q107 home grown contest in his youth. He has worn many musical hats, as an educator he started teaching when he was 19 and as a performer he has played many styles including Jazz, Rock, Pop, Blues, Dance, Funk, Praise and Worship.

Over the last several years he has been very busy providing a steady back beat for many artists including International Christian artists who request him specifically when they are in Canada when they host or headline local events. If you want to experience the ultimate in a drummer listen to the flare and accuracy he will demonstrate on stage with Revolution. 

Revolution

This is a very impressive performance, as a collection of seasoned, music industry professionals come together to demonstrate, live on stage, the musical growth of The Beatles catalogue.

Revolution, having a great respect and admiration for The Beatles music, will provide a glimpse of the inner workings, and uniqueness of the music we have known and loved for all these years.

A performance by Beatle fans, for Beatle fans.