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Last updated...January 24, 2010

As Holmes Hooke said, "even if the road should end, the song will travel on." I'll drink to that!

NEW!

Corey Heuvel will be playing at Casa Cappuccino every Tuesday night starting at 8 pm until 9:30 or so.. (the venue closes at 10 pm). For the last 30 minutes of the show,there will be an open stage type thing but one that isn't necessairly limited to just music... whether its poetry, comedy, skits, dance etc.. I dont care, just
come up and be creative. On specified nights, I'd also like to use that time to feature other local and talented artists who support live music. This will be an ALL AGES show. 91 Dunlop St. E. (right on the corner by Fred Grant Square.

Barrie Folk Society Open Stage has moved! ... The Barrie Folk Society, in partnership with the Barrie Public Library, presents "An Unplugged Saturday Night", an open stage in the lobby of the library on the fourth Saturday of each month. Musicians,storytellers and poets of all calibre are welcome to participate in a 15 minute set. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30 start. Admission is free, with any donation to the folk society to help us cover costs greatly appreciated. This is an all-ages evening and children are encouraged to attend as well as participate. If you'd like more info, please call 730-7865 or e-mail emurray8@sympatico.ca Barrie Folk Society

Orillia Folk Society sponsors the Monday Night Song Circle every Monday from 7-10pm. Join in with a song or just come to enjoy a wide variety of musical styles and talents. Friends' Meeting House, 231Westmount Drive South (very south), Orillia, Ontario. Toss in a twonnie + $1. for coffee and costs. For information contact Jives 705 322-3349 or email cyberfolkie@hotmail.com

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- Open Stage every Thursday as GOOD VIBES Coffeehouse has a 7:00pm start at Mt. St. Louis Parish Hall, 4th Con and Mt.St. Louis Road. Light refreshments are available. $5.00 donation for those who can afford to pay. For information contact John Vella 705-528-0611.website : Good Vibes

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RED ROOF MUSIC LOUNGE -Located in the beautiful hills of Medonte, this laid back gathering happens every Tuesday evening from 7 pm till 11 pm. Come share your songs and enjoy the sounds of others in this unique, working studio. Five (5) bucks gets you in and includes refreshments. For more info and directions phone Richard at 705-835-3862!

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Mad & Noisy Gallery on Mill Street in Creemore will host an Open Stage, the third Tuesday of every month. (except summer) 7:30pm. Please email Sue for information sue_miller@rogers.com or if you wish to perform, so she can put you on the list.

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Song Circle has begun at Lion & Firkin Pub, 1091 Gorham Street. (North-East corner of Leslie and Gorham) in Newmarket. This is on the last Tuesday of each month from 8:00-11:00pm..

Musical Gathering may take place on the second Saturday night of the month from 7 to 10 at the home of Janet Jephcott, 198 Main st. North in Newmarket. Call Janet 905-235-2329 for details and directions.

Downtown Bookstore Traditional Sessions run every first Sunday. The plan is for 1:30 to 4:30, with a slow tune or learning session to start if there's enough interest, then anything goes. Please come out for some tunes. Everyone welcome. 945 2nd Avenue East, in downtown Owen Sound. 519 372 9760. Great spot for books, especially, also coffee, CDs and sheet music, frequent music events, readings and other social gatherings.

Bluesky Bluegrass Club will now meet at The Barrington Retirement Residence's Theatre Room, 450 Yonge Street, from 1:30pm. to 4:30pm, beginning Sunday afternoon, September 20. You are invited to join the crew at this modern new facility and perhaps begin the first of many more jam sessions on the 3rd. Sunday afternoon of the month in this fine senior's home in Barrie's South End. Please contact me if you require more information, and I look forward to Pickin'and Grinnin' with you all this comin' Sunday afternoon. Terry Calvert 705-790-0391 http://www.snapbarrie.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id[]=108178 

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R & B blues jam is on hiatus until March 2010 when it will, once again, happen every Wednesday evening at Cheerleader's Sports Bar & Grill located at 707 River Road West, (Across from Wal-Mart on highway 93) in Wasaga Beach. 7:00-11:00pm Phone # 705.429.4050. The host band is usually made up of Wayne Buttery, Dennis King, Mark Rutherford on Keyboards,and Charlie Hinkel or Carl Rabinowitz on Bass.  Musicians are encouraged to bring their own Instrument (voice,guitar, bass, sticks, etc). Sit in, or just sit back and listen to some blues while enjoying some great food and a beverage. Wednesday evenings in Wasaga Beach will never be the same!
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Espresso Yourself!
Join us every Thursday night for open mic night. The fun starts at 8p.m. and goes to 11p.m. Slots to play are available on the 1/4 hour (sign-up must be done in person, starting at 7p.m.). We really want to hear your original music! We love covers too, especially when they are given delicious turns and twists.
There is a $2 cover charge which we are using to improve our musical equipment and enhance the Groundswell Experience!

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You are invited to a night of great music, poetry and art at Alfanoos Mediterranean Restaurant and Cuisine located on Bayfield Street across from the Bayfield Mall. Here, every other Saturday, you will be treated to high quality and captivating Jazz, Folk, Rock and other popular music from 5:00-7:00pm followed by an Open Mic from 8:00 to 10:00pm.. There's no cover if you have the delicious buffet, but, if you aren't hungry, $10.00 will get you a great evening of entertainment, your drink of choice and a tasty selection of desserts. Call Tony at 705 726 5111 if you need more details.

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Acoustic Traditions has started to hold a weekly Jam Session, every Sunday afternoon from 2 pm til whenever they're done at the new store 2-510 Riddell Road, Orangeville. Any and all players, from beginners on up, will have a great time and meet new musical friends. It's informal and fun ! A jam session is the greatest way to improve your playing. There is no pressure...you can just come out and listen if you like. For those of you who have taken part before, you know the satisfaction of seeing a beginner loose their shyness and join in. If you have any questions at all call 519-942-8258. wayne@acoustictraditions.com

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Queen's Bush Bluegrass Jam at Montana's Restaurant, Hwy 26, at the east end of Owen Sound on the first Sunday of the month 1:00-5:00PM

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Also a weekly Bluegrass Jam at the Owen Sound Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Thursday nights at 7:00 pm

The Orillia Folk Society, in co-operation with the Orillia Farmer's Market, is pleased to present Music in the Marketplace. (9:00-noon every Saturday at the Orillia Opera House), West & Mississauga Streets, Orillia. Toss a few bucks in the case to help support the OFS's community outreach programme.

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Aurora Folk and Blues Society meets every Tuesday Night - 7:00 pm 'til 10:00 pm at Jonathan's, 14845 Yonge St in Aurora for a Jam/Open Mic night.

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Marc Novoselek has been hosting a singer/songwriters Open Mic in Fenelon Falls, Ontario at Sweet Bottoms Cafe every Friday night from 7-10 PM since September and I've just been reminded. He brings the PA system, you come out and share in supplying the music! I met Marc at the Bobcaygeon Wine and Food Festival and he is a talented musician. Email Mark if you want to get signed up early. coppersun@ymail.com

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Get in The Groove@ your library®...and enjoy musicians from Collingwood & surrounding areas on selected Saturdays from 12 noon to 2 pm. Collingwood Public Library for free! This is an opportunity to get up close and personal with talented musicians, singers, poets, dancers and song-writers. You can meet performers you've heard before, and you can encourage the work of performers you’d like to hear more about! You can listen to the tried and true, and you can hear the work of the bold and new. Each afternoon is different, and each person's experience is unique - guaranteed! So come and join us and help the BMFA promote the arts in the Georgian Triangle: EVERY SATURDAY…12 NOON TO 2 P.M….163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood. ADMISSION IS FREE! Everyone is welcome! http://www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca/Programs.htm

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Songwriters' Showcase

Held on the 1st Sunday of each month at the Gibson Centre in Alliston, the Showcase features guest songwriters performing their favourite original songs in a workshop style setting. Coffee and cookies available. Admission is only $10.00. The show begins at 2:00 pm and wraps up around 4:00.

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The Haliburton County Folk Society
presents an *OPEN STAGE* on the third Saturday of each month at the Haliburton Highlands Museum (see map) 66 Museum Road, Haliburton, Ontario ... 705-457-8902 Host: Kris Kadwell . For more information, contact info@haliburtonfolk.com or call(705) 754-FOLK (3655).http://www.haliburtonfolk.com/

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Good Time Cafe 17080 Bathurst St., Newmarket The regular Bluegrass Sessions at the Good Time Cafe are now on the second Wednesday of the month, 7 to 11 p.m. October 8 is the next session. As usual Silverbirch will kick off the show
and then back up other bluegrass performers during the evening. It was a big surprise last month when the Cafe management decided to collect a $5.00 cover charge. Had we known, we would have given you advance notice. If you are coming to perform, you DO NOT have to pay the cover charge. For more information call: Noelle Alexander at 905-836-6735.

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Rosie's Sunday Night Jam takes place from 7:00 to 11:00 every Sunday night at Rosie's Diner, 24 Dunlop Street, West in Barrie. Phone Rose at 792-9888 for details. Evidently she also makes the best eggs Benedict in town! They also have karaoke from 4-7 for the exhibitionist in us all.

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Bob Charters hosts a Saturday night Jam at Doc Malone's from 9:00 to closing every Saturday night. 118 Bradford Street in Barrie. Contact: 705-739-9070

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Open Mike Old Courthouse Theatre, 1235 3rd Ave East, Owen Sound (above the GBFS office) the second Friday each month at 7 pm for our Open Mike series. Players are invited to perform 3 or 4 previously rehearsed tunes, original or covers. All ages are welcome, sign up at the door. We have a comfortable 55 seat hall, professional sound system and lighting. This is great for anyone who is polishing their act, pro's wanting to try out some new material or anyone who is a basement player and just wanted to see what it feels like to get 'up on stage'. We especially welcome young performers to come out and develop their musical talent. This is a casual evening for all. A guest host will open and close each one. $5 admission at the door, players and GBFS members admitted free.

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Drumming/Gathering of the Muses every Friday from 7-9 pm at Earth and Sky Connection, 9 Dunlop St East, Barrie. Right at 5 points southeast corner of Bayfield and Dunlop, IN THE HEART OF BARRIE. 739-7171 ... chatwithtamara@on.aibn.com

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Fiddlers and music lovers...First Friday Fiddle Jams in Orangeville. Please come if you can, and tell your friends as well. We will be in the Friendship Room at Westminster United Church on Broadway (you can honestly say you have played on Broadway!!) from 7 pm to 11 pm. Bring a pop or a coffee if you wish, and be prepared to enjoy some great music. FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH- mark it on your calendars. For more information contact Eleanor@fiddlee@hotmail.com

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Juice & Java House located at 20 Main St. S, Brampton, Ontario will be hosting Acoustic Musician’s Night on Friday nights between 7:30 and 9:00. Come out with your instrument and your songs and share your talent with all the Folks over a cup o’coffee. The microphone will be turned on and will be waiting. The Juice & Java House is located in the heart of the old town of Brampton on Main Street (Hwy 10) right across from the City Hall. For more information toss us an email at ...JuiceJavaHouse[spamblocker]@aol.com.

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DRUMMING OPPORTUNITIES
BARRIE EARTHDRUM ... Intuitive drumming/sound circle. Membership of over 50 people. Anyone is welcome; extra drums and lots of percussion toys available. Bring a chair. Contact: Rachel Strauss at we_are_earthdrum@hotmail.com

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There is a community drum circle held the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Community Care Centre, 70 Wellington Street West, Barrie.  Times are 6:30 to 8:00 pm.  Refreshments and percussion instruments provided.  Contact person is Anne Marie Ireland at irelandan@rvh.on.ca.  For persons 16years of age and older.

There is a community drum circle held on the 4th Wednesday evening of each month at the Canadian Mental Health Association, 39 High Street, Barrie.  Times are 5:30 to 7:00 pm.  Contact person is Anne Marie Ireland at irelandan@rvh.on.ca.   For persons 16 years of age and older.  

The BRACEBRIDGE COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE meets at 7:30 Tuesday nights. Free. Everyone is welcome, from the beginner to the well experienced. Drummers and dancers most welcome. As well, instruments which compliment drumming such as australian didgeridoos, Tibetan Buddhist's horns and bowls, native flutes, etc...are more than welcome. Please feel free to bring shakers, rattles, shakeres, agogo bells, cow bells, and any other hand percussion instruments. For more information please contact Leslee Tassie at s.tassie@sympatico.ca or Mi-Shell Jessen at Bearpaw@muskoka.com

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