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About Watstock

It all began in Watson's backyard....

Watstock is an annual music festival and social gathering, created both to showcase up and coming Canadian Indie Musicians and raise funds and awareness for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The event began as a weekend "festival" put on by David Watson at the Watson family home in Barrie. The weekend consisted of tenting, partying and a healthy dose of awesome music at Molson Park. The concept was changed in 1998 when Dave organized a much larger music event at his sister's farm. Not only did people get there, get wobbly, get down and get it on, the event also raised money for Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Research. After a brief hiatus, Watstock experienced unforgettable revivals in 2005 and 2006 when it was hosted at Andrew Bowie's farm in Frankford, Ontario. Sunshine, thunder, dance, food, good vibes and a weekend of great music brought fans both new and old together again.

In 2007, Watstock will bring its magic even closer to the people, dropping into the El Mocambo Tavern in Toronto on Saturday, October 27. With an impressive shortlist of bands on the bill, this year's event is not to be missed. So if you're feeling festive, pull on your costume and come out and play in your own backyard. We'll see you all there!!!