2019-02-26

TOM SMITH FROM DISCOVERY’S MISFIT GARAGE TO APPEAR ALL THREE DAYS AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

TOM SMITH FROM DISCOVERY'S MISFIT GARAGE TO APPEAR ALL THREE DAYS AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

March 8, 9 & 10, 2019 at Toronto's International Centre

 

 

TORONTO, ON // FEBRUARY 5, 2019 • Tom Smith, one of the stars of Discovery Channel's Misfit Garage will be at the Toronto Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo all three days of the show, meeting fans, talking about cars and his television show, and participating in a variety of events.

Motorama takes place March 8, 9 & 10 at the International Centre, across from the city's Pearson Airport.

Undoubtedly the funniest of the 'misfits' who work at Dallas, Texas' Fired Up Garage, Smith is very serious about his love of automobiles. Born in Ohio but raised in Georgia, he started working at his uncle's salvage yard at a young age. Between that and other jobs and chores, he was able to save enough money to purchase his first car – a '73 Pontiac Grand Ville two-door – at the age of 10.

Misfit Garage is currently airing its sixth season of shows on Discovery. The individuals who work at the shop all have distinct roles, talents and personalities. Over the years, the 'misfits' have produced increasingly higher quality vehicles for greater profits but there's always plenty of drama at the garage and it's usually a struggle getting everyone pulling in the same direction as the delivery deadline looms. And then there are the frequent visits by their cocky nemesis Richard Rawlings (Fast N' Loud), that inevitably add to the chaos.

Through it all, Tom Smith contributes to the builds, employing his skills as a Ford Master Mechanic and an ASC Certified Mechanic.

He also contributes to the level of comedy with his self-effacing humour that sees him doing things like drag racing a 'souped-up' beer cooler to break the tension.

During his professional career, Smith has done many things, including being an amateur stand-up comic, which shouldn't be a surprise to his many fans.

In addition to his love of speed and the smell of burning rubber and properly cooked bacon, Tom and his wife Deanna are also passionate about their four grown children and their two beautiful grandsons. When not filming or working on cars, Tom helps Deanna rescue and transport dogs. The couple has three rescued pit bulls of their own.

Tom has been to Canada for car shows twice in the past and is looking forward to coming back.

"We've been to Belleville (ON) and Moncton (NB) and loved coming to Canada both times," said Smith. "Misfit Garage airs on Discovery Canada and it's fantastic how many people know about and enjoy the show. Deanna and I have made some great friends and met some amazing people; many of whom we stay in constant contact with, to this day. We know it'll be a great time at Motorama and we're looking forward to being part of the show and making a lot more friends."

Tom Smith's schedule at Motorama will be published on the 'schedule' page at www.MotoramaShow.com in the coming weeks.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The fifth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 8, 9 & 10, 2019 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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THREE ROCKABILLY BANDS TO BE FEATURED SATURDAY ON THE ZEHR STAGE IN THE MAYHEM ROOM AT MOTORAMA

THREE ROCKABILLY BANDS TO BE FEATURED SATURDAY

ON THE ZEHR STAGE IN THE MAYHEM ROOM AT MOTORAMA

March 8, 9 & 10, 2019 at Toronto's International Centre

 

TORONTO, ON // FEBRUARY 13, 2019 • An exciting new feature of the fifth annualMotorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo is the Zehr Insurance Mayhem in the Backroom, a celebration of traditional custom cars and hot rods, and the rockabilly lifestyle.

Mayhem will fill the 30,000 square-foot Hall 3 at Toronto's International Centre during the show, which takes place March 8, 9 & 10 at the massive venue across from Pearson Airport.

On Saturday (March 9), the Zehr Stagewill come to life with the sounds of three incredible rockabilly bands.

Headlining the show will be WILD Records' Los Angeles-based Rhythm Shakers (top); the most 'in-demand' band on the international rockabilly scene. Known for the ferocity of their live shows, lead singer Marlene Perez is manic fireball who scorches the stage with backing from the tightest rhythm section in rockabilly.

Perez' wild red hair makes audiences believe that a call to the fire marshal is imminent. Their songs of heartbreak and hedonism are sung with alternating soul and savagery.

Making only a handful of live appearances each year, The Rhythm Shakers have headlined many gigs and festivals around the world, including Viva Las Vegas and England's Rockabilly Rave.

Their Motorama appearance will mark their Canadian debut, making their performance a 'must see' event. The Rhythm Shakers are a 'day one' member of the WILD Records stable, producing three CDs and several 45s for the label known as 'home' to the world's most unhinged rock 'n' roll bands.

Appearing on the Zehr Stage immediately prior to The Rhythm Shakers are Toronto's own Greasemarks (middle), the only Canadian band reckless enough – on and off the stage – to be part of the WILD Records family.

Tasked with making sure Mayhem's Saturday night party is suitably loose before the Shakers take over, these guys and their primal rock 'n' roll are no strangers to all-night house rockin'.

Word of mouth for their live shows has taken them from Toronto backyard parties to the biggest festivals and car shows in North America. The Greasemarks' debut CD was released at the Nashville Palace during 2018's Nashville Boogie and was an immediate hit, getting constant airplay all around the Rockabilly world.

Starting things off on Saturday (March 9) is another great Toronto band, The Royal Crowns (bottom). Known as Canada's purveyors of greasy rock 'n' roll since 1990, these regal rockers feature Danny Bartley on lead guitar, Teddy Fury on drums, Cory Richardson on upright and electric base and James Henry on rhythm guitar.

Putting the swing, the swagger and the 'billy' back into roots music, their sound ranges from Rockabilly, to rhythm and blues, to surf, to hillbilly jazz. These gritty rock 'n' rollers will get the dance floor jumping' and the hearts a pumpin'.

Saturday's rockabilly show on the Zehr Stage gets underway at 4 p.m., with The Royal Crowns, following the conclusion of the Miss Motorama Pinup PageantThe Greasemarks will take over at 5:30 p.m., leading into the headline Rhythm Shakers at 7 p.m.

For tickets and show info, visit www.MotoramaShow.com. Motorama is Canada's biggest indoor automotive enthusiast and motorsports expo.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The fifth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 8, 9 & 10, 2019 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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CANADA’S GRANT SCHWARTZ, FROM SEASONS 2 & 3 OF VEGAS RAT RODS, TO APPEAR AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

CANADA'S GRANT SCHWARTZ, FROM SEASONS 2 & 3 OF 
VEGAS RAT RODS, TO APPEAR AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

March 8, 9 & 10, 2019 at Toronto's International Centre

 

 

TORONTO, ON // FEBRUARY 25, 2019 • Some people spend a lifetime trying to get on television. However, it was television that came calling on Bloomingdale, Ontario's Grant Schwartz, a call that ultimately resulted in a two-year stint with the Las Vegas-based WelderUp gang and a role on the Vegas Rat Rods television show.

From Bloomingdale, to Las Vegas, and ultimately back to Elmira, Ontario, Schwartz has returned to his roots – both personally and professionally – and on March 8, 9 & 10, Schwartz will bring his skills, knowledge and stories to the 5th annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo. The show takes place at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson Airport.

"Working on the TV show was completely different from anything else I've ever done and it's sure not the way things get done in 'normal life,'" said Schwartz. "A lot of waiting, a lot of tripping over people, fab sequences filmed out of order… 'reality TV' is the farthest thing from reality that you could imagine."

He continued, "But it was a great learning experience. Everyone builds in their own fashion and watching the way those extremely talented people work and seeing the different tricks they use to get to a finished project has translated into some great new ideas and procedures for me in my own business."

Among the television builds that Schwartz had a hand on wereCaterkillerGunner's MateDynamite Truck and the re-working of Steve Darnell's personal D-Rod.

Schwartz looks forward to connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts at Motorama.

"I'll be a part of the Hot Rod Discussion Panel on the Rust-Oleum Stage and I plan to be around the new Motorama Mayhem 'rockabilly' room a bunch, in Hall 3. Most of the stuff I've done are Hot Rods; that's where my passion lies, so I'd like to see what else is out there."

Schwartz is an admitted 'hands-on' guy with his fabrication efforts. "All of my work leads to a good foundation that I can pass on. Building the framework, mounting the suspension, hanging the body… that work that gives me the most satisfaction. For wiring, upholstery and painting, I leave that for someone else."

The Schwartz Welding shop floor is currently filled with a wide assortment of projects including a 1928 De Soto Businessman's Coupe, a '69 Econoline van, and an "old T-Bucket," all sitting alongside his almost-completed 1932 Essex Rat Rod, and his "forever ongoing" rebuild of a 1961 Comet.

"All of my builds have one thing in common, they're all drivers. My goal is to make vehicles that are driveable, enjoyable and safe. No 'trailer queens' for me."

Speaking on behalf of Motorama, show co-promoter Greg MacPherson said, "We're all looking forward to having Grant Schwartz be part of Motorama. Over the years, WelderUp owner Steve Darnell has appeared at the show twice and 'Barber' Dave and Twiggy have come, too. We love our friends from Vegas Rat Rods and it's going to be great having Grant come this year."

ABOUT GRANT SCHWARTZ: For more information on Grant Schwartz and Schwartz Welding, go to www.SchwartzWelding.com. You can follow Grant on social media at schwartz.inc (Facebook) and @schwartzwelding (Instagram).

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The fifth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 8, 9 & 10, 2019 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visitwww.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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