The Barrie Folk Society is pleased to present LIVE entertainment in the Georgian Mall food court throughout the holiday season. 

All entertainers will perform between 6 – 8 p.m.

Check the schedule below to see who will be playing.

Wed Nov 23 – Mitchell Wilson

6 – 8 p.m.

Mitchell’s sound is steeped in tradition and draws heavily from many of the musical styles which eventually gave birth to modern popular music. Performing songs by artists ranging from The Rolling Stones to early folk and blues pioneers and contemporary songwriters, Mitchell’s music is immediately timeless but never a throwback, familiar yet never tired.

Come to the gazebo in Heritage Park (Barrie) and enjoy great music from Tina Wallace and Wayne Nichols, between 8 and 9pm. Bring your lawnchair!

TINA WALLACE is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Orillia. She is a solo artist who performs pop-acoustic music with folk undertones. Her repertoire is full of charming and oftentimes bittersweet originals and fun covers. In 2007, she won the 2nd Annual BarrieFolk Youth Songwriting Competition, and since then has performed on the BarrieFolk Main Stage and many showcases throughout the Simcoe County area. Her other performances include opening for folksingers Valdy, Jon Brooks, playing the Canada Day Main Stage in Orillia, Lawnchair Luminata in Barrie as well as countless small venues across the Simcoe County area including sidewalk sales, fundraisers, and at the Orillia Opera House in 2010. Since moving to Ottawa in 2009, she has expanded into the local bar scene where onlookers enjoy a beer or three, and sometimes her music, too.

WAYNE NICHOLS is a singer/songwriter “extraordinaire”, performing for some time now, entertaining audiences abound with his easy-going, unique vocal style, flowing from his heart.  A dark sense of humour will come through with his clever use lyrics and his delivery.  Wayne’s original songs are “fan friendly” melodies with gentle, earthy rhythms that are sure to start your toes ‘a’ tapping and will have some of the audience, if not most singing along!

Wayne’s credits influences like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, not to forget, Hank Williams, and the Rolling Stones among numerous others.

Wayne now performs around Southern Ontario at various venues  from large outdoor festivals, to a nice cozy pub or quaint coffee house.   Wayne can also be seen around  singing and playing rhythm guitar, as a regular member of The Melody Ranch Band, and makes regular appearances on Tuesdays with the Aurora Folk And Blues Society.

Come to the gazebo in Heritage Park (Barrie) and enjoy some great free music on August 24 between 8 and 9pm. Bring your lawnchair!

LEAD PIPE CINCH: A harmonious and energetic blend of blues, folk, celtic, country and everything in between, Lead Pipe Cinch has a repertoire of original material,  sprinkled with some of their favourite cover tunes from EmmyLou to Earle, Hiatt to Hank.

Ken Allen draws his inspiration from a wide variety of musical styles, Celtic, Blues, mountain/old time country music, folk and rock to name a few, and leans heavily on a groove oriented style in his performing and writing, with a love for the driving beat.  Ken is currently recording his debut CD Going to the Sun.

Jennifer Ives is a self-proclaimed “heartbreaker, mover and a shaker”, a shy, retiring kind a girl, who broke her baby teeth listening to the Vienna Boys’ Choir and Dixieland jazz, cut her first molars on Elvis, and her wisdom teeth listening to the Who, Hendrix and Joni Mitchell.  Born the eldest into a family of musicians, Jives is blessed with a modicum of talent, and the nerve to use it!

Although only a “Cinch” for a short time,  appearances at the Orillia Opera House, Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival, Bobcageon Wine and Food Festival, Nancy Island, Orillia Folk Society’s FridayFolk, Groundswell Coffeehouse, Celebrate Water Festival,  Live From the Rock Festival, house concerts, pubs and other events, have given Ken and Jennifer the opportunity to share the earthy/bluesy roots they enjoy.

Come to the gazebo in Heritage Park (Barrie) and enjoy some great free music on August 10 between 8 and 9pm. Bring your lawnchair!

JEFF WILLIAMS is a singer/songwriter who has fronted two local bands, Still Motion and Pholk Jam Gheri. He also plays solo. Along with coffeehouses and pubs Jeff also plays in local festivals. He has two CD’s and his tribute to the troops called “The Soldier’s Song” has been profiled and played by Canadian Forces Radio Europe and The Peak FM in Collingwood.
Jeff is accompanied on bass by Henry Bayne, another talented singer/songwriter. Along with his unique style of playing, Henry’s harmonies captivate every audience. Together Jeff and Henry play an earthy style of maritime folk rock  that has introspective lyrics and contagious melodies.

For more on Jeff, visit www.jwilliams.ca

PATTY MCLAUGHLIN is a featured performer at many events in and around York region. She performs for both children and adults at Aurora’s Arctic Adventure, Ribfest, Colors of the Fall and Aurora’s Annual Street Sale to name a few.  Patty is also the founder and host of the very popular Aurora Folk & Blues Society song circle which takes place every Tuesday night at Jonathan’s Restaurant in Aurora. Now an Innisfil resident, Patty has become a welcome performer at local events in this area as well, such as BarrieFolk’s Unplugged Saturday Night and the BarrieFolk Festival.  She will be hosting Lawnchair Luminata this year. Patty is an accomplished guitarist and singer-songwriter. Her genuine warmth draws people to her and keeps them coming back for more.

For more on Patty, visit www.pattymclaughlin.ca

Come down to Memorial Square in downtown Barrie and enjoy great music from Katy Austin and Kevin Firth, between 8 and 9pm. Bring your lawnchair!

KEVIN FIRTH “is a gifted songwriter with a resonant voice and a natural story teller… a fine musical ambassador for his adopted Canada.” [Waterfront Folk Club, San Francisco]. Kevin and his wife Joan started the Newmarket Folk and Blues club, Barrie’s “Firthfest” and Bancroft’s “Festival on the Lake” and now divide their time between their homes in Barrie and Costa Rica. Kevin has released one CD, Reunion, and is preparing to record a second. You’re sure to enjoy his intricate guitar work and expressive rich voice.

You can find out more about Kevin at www.reverbnation.com/kevinfirth

KATY AUSTIN has been called “The voice of a nightingale.”  Her musical roots go back to the days when she sang the mass in Latin, but it was Joan Baez and Judy Collins who introduced her to the folk music of the ‘60s and ‘70s.  Her repertoire is fairly eclectic, but she tends to favour current Canadian folk music, especially the work of Connie Kaldor. Katy is a retired teacher who lives in Elmvale and is active in the Simcoe Grey NDP and with Zero waste Simcoe.

The Barrie Folk Society’s monthly open stage (routinely held on the fourth  Saturday of each month) has been cancelled for Saturday, April 23 due to Easter weekend.

Unplugged Saturday Nights Open Stage at the Barrie Public Library (60 Worsley St). Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. For more info e-mail kcpttrsn@gmail.com

DAVID ESSIG began his career in 1971 at the Mariposa Folk Festival. Now, almost 40 years later, he is considered one of Canada’s finest interpreters of original, contemporary folk music. Paying homage to his roots in Bluegrass and Country Blues, David uses these traditions to create new songs that are both timely and timeless. His intense energy and incisive wit have made him a favourite with audiences around the world.

David is highly respected as a thoughtful and intelligent songwriter and his work tells stories and paints portraits that will start you laughing and leave you crying.

Equally renowned as an instrumentalist and traditional performer, David is a master of the blues and slide guitar with a spontaneous style that crosses all the borders between country, blues and the avant-garde.

David also has achieved great success on the other side of the microphone as a producer both of his own recordings and those of many other artists. He set up his own studio, Watershed, at his home on Protection Island, near Nanaimo, BC, where he strives to provide artists with a relaxed, yet focused, working environment where the music comes first.

For more on David visit http://www.davidessig.com/

The Barrie Folk Society (BFS) is pleased to partner with the City of Barrie on Culture Day taking place on Saturday, Sept. 25. We will be hosting a variety of workshops all day at the Barrie Public Library (one exception: Guitar Making at the Bayfield Mall).  If you are interested in registering for any of the workshops, contact the Culture Office at the City of Barrie.

BFS Workshop Schedule

1 to 2pm – Songwriting Workshop

Hosted by Jill Jambor and Scott Cooper

Angus Ross Room, Barrie Public Library; limited to 15 participants,  pre-registering is recommended

1 to 3pm – Guitar Making

Hosted by Ron Belanger

Bayfield Mall

2:30 to 3:30pm – Alternate Tunings and Guitar Styles

Hosted by Corey Heuvel

Angus Ross Room, Barrie Public Library; limited to 15 participants,  pre-registering is recommended

4 to 5:30pm – Portable Recording and Concert

Hosted by The Brights

Moore Packaging Rooftop Garden, Barrie Public Library (Angus Ross Room in case of inclement weather)

7pm – Unplugged Saturday Night Open Stage

Barrie Public Library; all musicians (and audience!) welcome!

The Barrie Folk Society will be presenting two more shows in Barrie’s Lawnchair Luminata Waterfront Series 2010 on July 28 and August 11.

The July 28 show features great roots, country, and folk originals from Tina Wallace, Brynn and Kaitlyn and paul court. Tina, Brynn and Kaitlyn are all past winners of the Barrie Folk Society’s youth song competition. The August 11 show features Shawn Clarke, Roy Hickling and Mitch Wilson; both shows start at 7pm.

This series brings together arts and entertainment, the waterfront and the Downtown core to create the perfect venue for all families and friends to enjoy. This collaboration of theatre, music, film and art all set in Heritage Park in Downtown Barrie, is an outdoor series scheduled throughout the summer that is accessible to all. Come down and enjoy Lawn Chair Luminata and of course bring your lawn chair!

LOCAL EVENTS

There are tons of great concerts in the area. For a full listing of what’s going on in your area, visit www.liveatjives.com.