About Us
Arnie
Artistic Director
Arnie does the enormous task of booking the artists for the house concerts and other shows. If you’re an artist on tour, or you’re going to be in the Toronto area and you want to experience a Barrie house concert audience, let Arnie know. Arnie also participates on the BFS Board of Directors as a Director of Programming.
Andrea
Chair
If you would like to host a house concert or find out more details on what’s involved in hosting, contact Andrea can assist. Andrea also serves as the Chair for the BFS Board of Directors as well as our popular and ebullient MC.
Elaine
Promotions
She gets the word out with flyers, e-mails, newsletters, and press releases. She also updates the website. Elaine is also the past Chair for the BFS Board of Directors.
KC
Director at Large
KC co-ordinates our open stage at the Barrie Public Library during the year. He ensures there are plenty of volunteers to help set-up and tear-down. He occasionally serves double-duty as MC for the open stage as well. He’s also an active volunteer at many other BarrieFolk events and a valuable asset!
Linda
Hospitality
Linda is a past Chair of the BFS Board of Directors and currently helps with hospitality for the shows. She ensures our performers are well fed and have a room over their head when they come through town.
Doug
Youth Director At Large
Doug is our Youth Board member and ensures that the Barrie Folk Society is familiar with new social media trends and any other cool stuff to keep the board current.
Andrew
Director at Large
Andrew provides valuable input to the BarrieFolk: Live. Unique Music Board. He also lends his extensive sound and lighting experience to our many shows.
Jill
Information and Membership
If you would like regular e-mail updates, e-mail Jill with your information or you can subscribe to e-mail updates from our website in the sidebar at the left. You can also visit our “Membership” link to join the BFS. Jill is the Administrative and Finance officer for the BFS Board of Directors.