Homegrown Cafe
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Homegrown Cafe was a local-talent show that aired on CJOH
in Ottawa
, during the 1980s and 1990s. It showcased much of the city's talented youth and adults, some of whom went on to pursue professional careers.
The show was hosted by J.J. Clarke.
Auspicious guests included Vankleek Hill act the Bushmen, Sharon Proulx(Hart), Andi Harden, Kareena Dainty-Edward (singer - 2 seasons), Eva Avila
(age 9), Julie Dainty, , Chris Dainty and others.
Other Notable performers were Amanda Wilkinson
(country Music Singer), Leanne and Kelly Slade (Members of professional dance group The Canadian Steppers) Leah Gordon (professional opera singer) and Stephanie Cadman (Singer in Group Belle Star)and Ryan Gosling
..hollywood actor and award winner
In 1998, CJOH undertook a major cost cutting endeavour, which included a severe reduction in local programming, during which Homegrown Cafe was cancelled despite its local popularity.
CJOH-TV
CJOH-DT is a television station serving Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and the surrounding region. Owned by Bell Media, it is part of the CTV Television Network....
in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, during the 1980s and 1990s. It showcased much of the city's talented youth and adults, some of whom went on to pursue professional careers.
The show was hosted by J.J. Clarke.
Auspicious guests included Vankleek Hill act the Bushmen, Sharon Proulx(Hart), Andi Harden, Kareena Dainty-Edward (singer - 2 seasons), Eva Avila
Eva Avila
Eva Avila is a singer and songwriter. She won the fourth season of the CTV reality show Canadian Idol in 2006.-Early life:...
(age 9), Julie Dainty, , Chris Dainty and others.
Other Notable performers were Amanda Wilkinson
Amanda Wilkinson
Amanda Nichole Wilkinson was born January 17, 1982, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada and was raised in nearby Trenton, Ontario. She is a Canadian country music singer. She is also a member of country group The Wilkinsons, which includes her father Steve and brother Tyler. She began singing early. Her...
(country Music Singer), Leanne and Kelly Slade (Members of professional dance group The Canadian Steppers) Leah Gordon (professional opera singer) and Stephanie Cadman (Singer in Group Belle Star)and Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Thomas Gosling is a Canadian actor and musician. He first came to public attention as a child star on the Disney Channel's Mickey Mouse Club and went on to appear in other family entertainment programmes including Are You Afraid of the Dark? , Goosebumps , Breaker High and Young Hercules...
..hollywood actor and award winner
In 1998, CJOH undertook a major cost cutting endeavour, which included a severe reduction in local programming, during which Homegrown Cafe was cancelled despite its local popularity.