Love That Old BBQ Style! - Fall 2004
Love That Old BBQ Style! - Fall 2004
Nothing says "Polaris" quite like this photo!
We got disqualified in the finals for this one... but it was worth it!!
(Note the cell phone on the right hand side of the BBQ shelf... it's turned "On" and we're singing "live" to our buddy, Bob Hough, who had to stay home and laid up in the hospital!)
Nothing says "Polaris" quite like this photo!
We got disqualified in the finals for this one... but it was worth it!!
(Note the cell phone on the right hand side of the BBQ shelf... it's turned "On" and we're singing "live" to our buddy, Bob Hough, who had to stay home and laid up in the hospital!)
District Convention Photo - Fall 2005
District Convention Photo - Fall 2005
Striking a "Melchancholy Baby" pose
(...and Shaun sporting his new haircut!)
Striking a "Melchancholy Baby" pose
(...and Shaun sporting his new haircut!)
Novice Competition Winners - 2003
Novice Competition Winners - 2003
Our very first performance together!
(under the name "Half-Ton Pickup")
Our very first performance together!
(under the name "Half-Ton Pickup")
Novice Competition 2003
Novice Competition 2003
Getting through "Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy"
for the very first time.
Getting through "Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy"
for the very first time.
Valentines 2004
Valentines 2004
A quick photo before we go...
A quick photo before we go...
Valentines 2004
Valentines 2004
Delivering a Valentine... at a quilting bee?!!
Delivering a Valentine... at a quilting bee?!!
Lots of Happy Tears
Lots of Happy Tears
Still at the "singing bee"... check out the faces of all her friends...
not a dry eye in the place!
Still at the "singing bee"... check out the faces of all her friends...
not a dry eye in the place!
Happy Quilting Bee Couple
Happy Quilting Bee Couple
Posing with the happy couple on their first Valentines Day (they're now MARRIED!)
We realized then, that we'd have to restrain Mikey from kissing the clients!
Posing with the happy couple on their first Valentines Day (they're now MARRIED!)
We realized then, that we'd have to restrain Mikey from kissing the clients!
Busiest Place in the City... FLOWERMANIA!!
Busiest Place in the City... FLOWERMANIA!!
Dropping in to sing for the wonderful staff at Orleans FLOWERMANIA.. the busiest spot in town on Feb 14th!
Dropping in to sing for the wonderful staff at Orleans FLOWERMANIA.. the busiest spot in town on Feb 14th!
Captive Audience...
Captive Audience...
Finishing up Singing Valentines 2004... at HOOTERS!
Hey!... we gotta eat sometime, right?!
Finishing up Singing Valentines 2004... at HOOTERS!
Hey!... we gotta eat sometime, right?!
Singing at the Corel Centre
Singing at the Corel Centre
Polaris can now honestly claim that they have sung the national anthem at the Corel Centre!!
(Ok... so it WAS for a private party just prior to gametime!)
Polaris can now honestly claim that they have sung the national anthem at the Corel Centre!!
(Ok... so it WAS for a private party just prior to gametime!)
Wonderful Audience
Wonderful Audience
Singing for Rod's wife, Raylene... and some special and wonderfully-appreciative kids!
Singing for Rod's wife, Raylene... and some special and wonderfully-appreciative kids!
Equador Beauty
Equador Beauty
Singing for an Equadorian embassy beauty!
Singing for an Equadorian embassy beauty!
QCH Sweethearts
QCH Sweethearts
Singing for two real "Sweeties" at the Queensway Carleton Hospital...
one of which is the President of the Polaris Fan Club!
Singing for two real "Sweeties" at the Queensway Carleton Hospital...
one of which is the President of the Polaris Fan Club!
Singing for the Teacher
Singing for the Teacher
Singing for the teacher... kids thought it was real "mushy"!
Singing for the teacher... kids thought it was real "mushy"!
Montreal Casino - Plancher Verre
Montreal Casino - Plancher Verre
Lettin' 'er rip at the Plancher Verre stage
at the Montreal Casino!
Lettin' 'er rip at the Plancher Verre stage
at the Montreal Casino!
Montreal Casino - Rock 'n Roll
Montreal Casino - Rock 'n Roll
Polaris "takin' 5" at the Soda Shop at the Montreal Casino's Rock 'n Roll theme festivities
Polaris "takin' 5" at the Soda Shop at the Montreal Casino's Rock 'n Roll theme festivities
Montreal Casino - L'Islot
Montreal Casino - L'Islot
Polaris "in the thick of it" at the Montreal Casino.
Every time we sang on this particular stage - someone won a jackpot!
Polaris "in the thick of it" at the Montreal Casino.
Every time we sang on this particular stage - someone won a jackpot!
GTEC 2005
GTEC 2005
Singing O'Canada at GTEC 2005
Singing O'Canada at GTEC 2005
GTEC 2004
GTEC 2004
Singing our national anthem at GTEC 2004.
Singing our national anthem at GTEC 2004.
GTEC 2004
GTEC 2004
Crushing the tag to "Orange Coloured Sky" at GTEC 2004.
Crushing the tag to "Orange Coloured Sky" at GTEC 2004.
GTEC 2004
GTEC 2004
Still singing the national anthem...
Still singing the national anthem...
GTEC 2004
GTEC 2004
What else do you sing to a room of 1000 high-tech
people?... why, "The Internet Song" of course!
What else do you sing to a room of 1000 high-tech
people?... why, "The Internet Song" of course!
GTEC 2004
GTEC 2004
Rod wanting to give some gal's neck a little gig-a-bite during "The Internet Song"!
Rod wanting to give some gal's neck a little gig-a-bite during "The Internet Song"!
Orleans People's Choice Business Awards
Orleans People's Choice Business Awards
Entertaining the crowd at the 2005 Orleans Chamber of Commerce's
Annual People's Choice Business Awards...
Entertaining the crowd at the 2005 Orleans Chamber of Commerce's
Annual People's Choice Business Awards...
Orleans People's Choice Business Awards
Orleans People's Choice Business Awards
Big finish to "The Internet Song"!
Big finish to "The Internet Song"!
Ottawa Lynx Stadium - Opening Day 2005
Ottawa Lynx Stadium - Opening Day 2005
Singing the American national anthem on Opening Day at Ottawa Lynx Stadium 2005.
Singing the American national anthem on Opening Day at Ottawa Lynx Stadium 2005.
Ottawa Lynx Stadium - Opening Day 2005
Ottawa Lynx Stadium - Opening Day 2005
Singing Canadian national anthem on Opening Day at Ottawa Lynx Stadium 2005.
Singing Canadian national anthem on Opening Day at Ottawa Lynx Stadium 2005.
Ottawa Lynx Stadium - Canada Day - 2005
Ottawa Lynx Stadium - Canada Day - 2005
Performing for the crowd outside Ottawa Lynx Stadium
on July 1, 2005 - Canada Day (hence the ties!....)
Performing for the crowd outside Ottawa Lynx Stadium
on July 1, 2005 - Canada Day (hence the ties!....)
Down By The Old Mill Stream 2005
Down By The Old Mill Stream 2005
Singing in the village of Manotick at the quartet competition
"Down By The Old Mill Stream" (we were lucky enough to win!)
Singing in the village of Manotick at the quartet competition
"Down By The Old Mill Stream" (we were lucky enough to win!)
Down By The Old Mill Stream 2005
Down By The Old Mill Stream 2005
Big finish to... some song!
Big finish to... some song!
Down By The Old Mill Stream 2005
Down By The Old Mill Stream 2005
Anyone have any idea as to WHAT expression Shaun is trying to capture here??!!
Anyone have any idea as to WHAT expression Shaun is trying to capture here??!!
Benefit Concert in Greely
Benefit Concert in Greely
"I'll be the last guy hanging around, to hear that old barbershop style..."
"I'll be the last guy hanging around, to hear that old barbershop style..."
Benefit Concert in Greely
Benefit Concert in Greely
"Shaun and the Pips" - singing "Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy"
"Shaun and the Pips" - singing "Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy"
Ottawa University Speech Pathology and Audiology
Ottawa University Speech Pathology and Audiology
Singing for and presenting cheque to Department of Speech Pathology and Audilogy at
Ottawa University... We had to get up early in the morning for this one!!!
Singing for and presenting cheque to Department of Speech Pathology and Audilogy at
Ottawa University... We had to get up early in the morning for this one!!!
Quartet Competition Judges!
Quartet Competition Judges!
Polaris guest-judging Christmas quartet competition for the Capital Chordettes.
We made it known that were open to "bribes"... and we were not disappointed!
Polaris guest-judging Christmas quartet competition for the Capital Chordettes.
We made it known that were open to "bribes"... and we were not disappointed!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Couldn't resist doing this!..
Couldn't resist doing this!..
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
... and now add the quartet to the picture!
... and now add the quartet to the picture!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Mikey trying out a few new choreo moves!
Mikey trying out a few new choreo moves!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Rod... with all his friends!
Rod... with all his friends!
Aspotogan Peninsula
Aspotogan Peninsula
An other "Kodak moment" on the beach.
An other "Kodak moment" on the beach.
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris scouring a fishing village for leftover lobster! (all the traps were empty)
Polaris scouring a fishing village for leftover lobster! (all the traps were empty)
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
We wanted a picture of us with a boat...
We wanted a picture of us with a boat...
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
...and another picture of us with a fish plant! (don't ask...)
...and another picture of us with a fish plant! (don't ask...)
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Paul having a little "quiet time"..
Paul having a little "quiet time"..
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
We better get outta here... the tide's coming in!
We better get outta here... the tide's coming in!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Mikey stayin' hydrated!
Mikey stayin' hydrated!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Mikey and Paul go to fetch water to cook the lobsters!
Mikey and Paul go to fetch water to cook the lobsters!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Mikey and Paul demonstrate how not to use a bucket?
Must be a "baritone thing"... and tenors are so easily misled!
Mikey and Paul demonstrate how not to use a bucket?
Must be a "baritone thing"... and tenors are so easily misled!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Four "unlucky" lobsters meet Polaris!
Four "unlucky" lobsters meet Polaris!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
... lunchtime!
... lunchtime!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Lunch at Chez Mikey's!
Lunch at Chez Mikey's!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Cheers!
Cheers!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Singing for Tom's (our Tour Manager) daughter, Gwen
Singing for Tom's (our Tour Manager) daughter, Gwen
East Coast Legendary Eatery
East Coast Legendary Eatery
Polaris outside the legendary eatery..."The Chickenburger"!
Polaris outside the legendary eatery..."The Chickenburger"!
Chillin' at the Chickburger
Chillin' at the Chickburger
Polaris chillin' and singing after dinner at the Chickenburger
Polaris chillin' and singing after dinner at the Chickenburger
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Impromptu singing for customers at The Chickenburger
Impromptu singing for customers at The Chickenburger
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Serenading Candice, our waitress (who wasn't having a very good day...)
Serenading Candice, our waitress (who wasn't having a very good day...)
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Group hug after serenading our waitress, Candice (she's having a better day now!...)
Group hug after serenading our waitress, Candice (she's having a better day now!...)
Millstream Chorus
Millstream Chorus
Some of our new friends - the Millstream Chorus (Bedford/Sackville Chapter)
Some of our new friends - the Millstream Chorus (Bedford/Sackville Chapter)
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris gets a new lead singer for "Ain't Misbehavin'"... Mr. Jack Cormier!
Polaris gets a new lead singer for "Ain't Misbehavin'"... Mr. Jack Cormier!
Rehearsal Afterglow
Rehearsal Afterglow
Chillin' with the Millstream Chorus after rehearsal...
Chillin' with the Millstream Chorus after rehearsal...
Rehearsal Afterglow
Rehearsal Afterglow
More rehearsal afterglowing...
More rehearsal afterglowing...
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
More post-rehearsal afterglowing...
More post-rehearsal afterglowing...
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Our table at the afterglow after the Millstream Chorus Annual show...
Our table at the afterglow after the Millstream Chorus Annual show...
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Singing an impromptu love song ("When I Fall In Love") for a 50th Anniversary couple...
Singing an impromptu love song ("When I Fall In Love") for a 50th Anniversary couple...
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
...You can see the happy anniversary couple in front of us.
They were a real pleasure to sing to!
...You can see the happy anniversary couple in front of us.
They were a real pleasure to sing to!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Singing to the show chairman, Brendan Ryan, and his lovely wife and daughters...
Singing to the show chairman, Brendan Ryan, and his lovely wife and daughters...
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Whew!... they seem to be enjoying our rendition of "The Sweetheart Tree".
Whew!... they seem to be enjoying our rendition of "The Sweetheart Tree".
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Wonderful Nova Scotian quartet, "Seventh Wave", performs at the afterglow.
Wonderful Nova Scotian quartet, "Seventh Wave", performs at the afterglow.
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
"Seventh Wave" quartet - enjoying Polaris' twisted parody "Walking Round In Women's Underwear"!
"Seventh Wave" quartet - enjoying Polaris' twisted parody "Walking Round In Women's Underwear"!
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris poses with our new quartet buddies "Seventh Wave"
Polaris poses with our new quartet buddies "Seventh Wave"
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris and Seventh Wave octetting each other's "goodnight" songs...
Polaris and Seventh Wave octetting each other's "goodnight" songs...
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Polaris in Nova Scotia
Some new friends we met earlier in the week while in Halifax...
that decided to catch our show on the following weekend!
Some new friends we met earlier in the week while in Halifax...
that decided to catch our show on the following weekend!
Prime 360 Restaurant Opening
Prime 360 Restaurant Opening
Prime 360 Restaurant Opening
Prime 360 Restaurant Opening
Prime 360 Restaurant Opening
Prime 360 Restaurant Opening
Mikey looks like he's really getting "into it" !
Mikey looks like he's really getting "into it" !
Prime 360 Restaurant Opening
Prime 360 Restaurant Opening
A little kiss for Shaun from an appreciative fan...
Ahh, it's good to be the Lead!!
A little kiss for Shaun from an appreciative fan...
Ahh, it's good to be the Lead!!
Polaris with Gwen and Chris
Polaris with Gwen and Chris
Polaris with the bride and groom (Gwen & Chris)
Polaris with the bride and groom (Gwen & Chris)
When I Fall In Love...
When I Fall In Love...
Singing "When I Fall In Love" in the church
Singing "When I Fall In Love" in the church
Little Girl
Little Girl
Father of the bride, Tom, joins Polaris to sing "Little Girl" to his daughter
Father of the bride, Tom, joins Polaris to sing "Little Girl" to his daughter
Sweetheart Tree
Sweetheart Tree
Special request for Polaris to sing "Sweetheart Tree" to the newlyweds
Special request for Polaris to sing "Sweetheart Tree" to the newlyweds
Group Hug
Group Hug
Impromptu group hug with bride and groom following "Sweetheart Tree"
Impromptu group hug with bride and groom following "Sweetheart Tree"
Just Hanging Around...
Just Hanging Around...
Polaris just hanging around on a bridge...
Polaris just hanging around on a bridge...
Peek-A-Boo !
Peek-A-Boo !
It just wouldn't be Polaris without a little clowing around !!
It just wouldn't be Polaris without a little clowing around !!
Black Velvet
Black Velvet
Our gal pals: "Black Velvet" - a wonderful quartet from Ottawa's Capital Chordettes chorus.
Polaris' favourite quartet to tour and perform with!
Our gal pals: "Black Velvet" - a wonderful quartet from Ottawa's Capital Chordettes chorus.
Polaris' favourite quartet to tour and perform with!
Flo & The Pineapples
Flo & The Pineapples
Black Velvet, looking casually spiffy, while singing at Dickinson Days 2006 summer festival in Manotick.
(Notice the pineapple patterns on their shirts - hence the title of this photo!)
Black Velvet, looking casually spiffy, while singing at Dickinson Days 2006 summer festival in Manotick.
(Notice the pineapple patterns on their shirts - hence the title of this photo!)
Sleepless
Sleepless
Another great quartet from the Capital Chordettes - "Sleepless"!
No, you're not "seeing things"... two of these ladies also sing with Black Velvet!
Another great quartet from the Capital Chordettes - "Sleepless"!
No, you're not "seeing things"... two of these ladies also sing with Black Velvet!
Play It Again!
Play It Again!
Our scotch-drinking buddies from "Play It Again!" - who also sing with the Capital City Chorus.
These fellows are the 2005 Ontario District Seniors Champs and also won a 4th place bronze medal at the Barbershop Harmony Society's International Seniors Quaret Competition in January 2006!
Polaris is always proud to share the stage with these guys!
Our scotch-drinking buddies from "Play It Again!" - who also sing with the Capital City Chorus.
These fellows are the 2005 Ontario District Seniors Champs and also won a 4th place bronze medal at the Barbershop Harmony Society's International Seniors Quaret Competition in January 2006!
Polaris is always proud to share the stage with these guys!
Black Velvet & Polaris - Travelling In Style
Black Velvet & Polaris - Travelling In Style
Polaris and Black Velvet travel "in style" while performing together on the
Renfew Valley Harmonizers' annual show in May 2006.
Polaris and Black Velvet travel "in style" while performing together on the
Renfew Valley Harmonizers' annual show in May 2006.
The Fabulous Edsels
The Fabulous Edsels
Mikey belongs to this great 50's & 60's rock n' roll Ottawa area band!
Check the Edsels out at their website: www.thefabulousedsels.ca
Mikey belongs to this great 50's & 60's rock n' roll Ottawa area band!
Check the Edsels out at their website: www.thefabulousedsels.ca
