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The Barrie Folk Society is pleased to present festival favourites, Soul Surfers in a house concert at Ginny and Patty’s on Feb. 26 (8pm). Douglas John Cameron, Adam Crossley and Daniel Roth are the triple threat talents behind SOUL SURFERS. Midland native, Toronto-based Douglas Cameron began writing songs at nine years of age. In 1985, he garnered a Juno nomination for “Mona With the Children” and, during the 90s, recorded three albums for children and over 30 songs for “Ants In Your Pants” (Treehouse TV). Adam Crossley is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer, and inspires comparisons to Coldplay, Sting and Ryan Adams with his melodic voice and thoughtful lyrics. Another prodigy, Adam began playing piano and writing songs when he was seven. Daniel Roth, also an accomplished musician from a young age is known for the lush tones and driving melodies which were at the heart of his first band – Harpoon Dodger’s – first release in 2005. Dan released his first independent record as a singer/songwriter in the winter of 2008, and his second album earlier this year. Dan Roth has energy to burn and music has become his fire.

To reserve your seat and get directions, call (705) 431-7182 or e-mail ginnyc649@hotmail.com.

The Barrie Folk Society, is excited to announce the return of Garnet Rogers to Barrie. Rogers, a legendary musician in the Canadian music scene will be playing a special show at the Downtown Community Theatre on Mar. 26.

Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “charismatic performer and singer,” Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence – close to six-and-a-half feet tall – with a voice to match. His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, and deeply purposeful.

An optimist at heart, Garnet sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday. As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humour and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again.

The show takes place at the Downtown Community Theatre (1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie). Doors open at 7:30pm; the show starts at 8pm.

Advance tickets are $20 ($25 at the door). Advance tickets are available:

• At Barrie Music Centre (411 Huronia Rd., Barrie); cash sales only. The Barrie Music Centre is open Mon-Thurs, 12 to 9pm
• Online at ticketbreak.com or call 705.722.4849; toll free: 1.866.943.8849). Phone orders are only available up to one week before show date.
• At all Barrie Folk Society events

Garnet’s last show in Barrie sold-out, so make sure you purchase your tickets early.

Garnet is a strong advocate of local food banks, so audience members are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to the show

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The Barrie Folk Society is honoured to host the release of Connie Kaldor’s latest CD,Postcards from the Road, at the Downtown Community Theatre in Barrie on Friday, Jan. 8.

Fact is, Connie Kaldor is a performer without borders. A contradiction in terms. She is a Juno-award winning singer who has flourished on the folk music scene for over two decades yet her repertoire of original material blurs musical boundaries, embracing elements of gospel, rock, country and western, folk, blue grass and adult contemporary.

She is an artist of substance without pretension, witty and urbane without condescension. She is a fearless chronicler of the human experience without the folksong angst. She has recorded nine albums, sold tens of thousands of copies, but has never had a commercial hit.

Her live performances are legendary and her fan base broad and fiercely loyal. People come back to see her again and again because a Connie Kaldor performance is about more than just the power of music. It is also about the power of personality. What she says between songs is as intriguing as the lyrics she sings.

A musical bard whose music and lyrics have diverse appeal-appropriated for everything from anger management workshops for men to economic news letters to soundtracks for film. “She’s tough and she’s tender. She sings with love and with anger…indecently talented. ” Toronto Star.

The show takes place at the Downtown Community Theatre (1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie). Doors open at 7:30pm; the show starts at 8pm.

Advance tickets are $20 ($25 at the door). Advance tickets are available:

• at Barrie Music Centre (411 Huronia Rd., Barrie); cash sales only. The Barrie Music Centre is open Mon-Thurs, 12 to 9pm.
• mail a cheque to 51 Henry St. Barrie, ON L4N 1C6 to have advance price tickets held at the door under your name.
• email info@barriefolk.com or phone 737-5204 by Jan 5th to arrange advance price tickets held at the door under your name

A great Christmas gift for a Connie fan!

The BarrieFolk: Roots Music Festival planning committee would like to thank everyone who came out and supported their fifth festival. Reviews from this year’s festival have complimented the amazing line-up of performers, as well as the wonderful and warm volunteers. A big, heartfelt thank you is also extended to all the BarrieFolk supporters and sponsors. Stay tuned for information about next year!

The schedule for this year’s BarrieFolk is now available. Click on “Festival Info“

The fifth annual BarrieFolk: Roots Music Festival takes place on Nov. 6 and 7 at Georgian College. Music starts at 7pm on Nov. 6 with the third annual Youth Song Competition finalists competing for a place in the festival. The evening will be capped off with a special musical presentation by Sheesham and Lotus. This special Friday event takes place in the Rowntree Theatre (H106, CAI Building, Georgian College).

Music starts on Nov. 7 at 11:30am in both the Georgian College Theatre and The Last Class Lounge. Performers include DALA, Jory Nash, Tanglefoot, Sheesham and Lotus, Jill Jambor, Hawp, Tethera, Dentdelion, Good Lovelies, Gordie Tentrees, Dave Thomson, The Brights, Soul Surfers and more!

Friday night tickets are $10 per person. Saturday advance tickets are $30 ($40 at the door). Seniors and students $20.

Tickets are now available online or by phone. New! tickets are also available in Orillia at the Mariposa Folk Foundation (37 Mississaga St. W. or call 705.326.3655.

DALA is the collaborative duo of Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther. They met and became friends while playing the trumpet (Sheila) and the bass clarinet (Amanda) in grade 11 music class in Toronto. They began writing music together during the summer of 2002, making use of their talents on guitar and piano. Together, they plumb the darkest and lightest ranges of musical creation, both in lyrics and vocal gymnastics. From their high school music class all the way to Massey Hall, Amanda and Sheila have come a long way in a short time. They have toured constantly over the past three years, opening for the likes of Tom Cochrane, Matthew Good, Jann Arden and most recently, Stuart McLean of the CBC’s Vinyl Cafe. Dala’s abums “Angels and Thieves” and “Who Do You Think You Are” earned them four Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. They are currently working on their fourth album, due for release in 2009.

http://www.dalagirls.com

The next Barrie Folk Society’s 6ix Strings at 5ive Points in the Downtown Performing Theatre on Dunlop Street in Barrie is scheduled for Sept. 27 with Jill Jambor and Dave Thomson. Cost is $10 per person ($5 for seniors and students). Advance tickets available from Onnie Groves at the City of Barrie (ogroves@barrie.ca) or at the door. Refreshments provided by Grandmothers to Grandmothers.