The Songwriters' Showcase features guest songwriters performing their favourite original songs in a workshop style setting hosted by George Scott at the Gibson Centre, 63 Tupper Street,Alliston. Each singer performs their original compositions in a rotation format. The show runs approximately 2 hours including an intermission where guests can find refreshments at the licensed Gibson Centre café and perhaps purchase our feature artists' CD’s. Admission is only $10, with half of all ticket proceeds contributed to CLASS (Community Living of South Simcoe) http://www.class.on.ca/, an organization devoted to assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities. Performers give their time free of charge to help raise funds for this worthy cause. Visit the Gibson Centre for the Arts website for details. www.gibsoncentre.com/

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R & B blues jam happens every Wednesday evening at The Beacon Restaurant, 146 - 45th Street North, (Mosley Street at 45th Street in Wasaga Beach). 7:00-11:00pm. Phone # 705.429.4050. Beginning again on January 18, 2012.

The host band is usually made up of Wayne Buttery, Dennis King, Louis Lefaive tinkling the ivories and Charlie Hinkel 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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Truly Bluegrass is hosting a "stage jam" at Salvatore's, 263 Queen St., Port Perry, on the first Thursday of every month. Come to listen, or bring your bluegrass instrument to have some stage time. We had a great turn out in February, with lots of audience, Rosewood, and numerous individual pickers and singers. Great food, beverages of your choice, and bluegrass music .......... who could ask for anything more? Did I mention the scrumptious pastries? Mmmmm!

Espresso Yourself!
Join us every Thursday night at Groundswell Coffee House in Alliston 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! If you would like to try hosting the evening, email us at info@groundswellcoffeehouse.com or drop by and let us know.

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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. Patty McLaughlin - patty_mclaughlin@hotmail.com

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Traditional Music Sessions at The Dam Pub, Thornbury from 8 to 10 p.m., every second and fourth Wednesday. For traditional tune players (Irish, Scottish, Canadian, Quebecois etc. with traditional singers welcome). Suitable for all levels. www.thedampub.ca

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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.

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Bluesky Bluegrass Club   Here's a link to some additional information on the club's background http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/Community/NewsDisplay.aspx?c=2687

Please contact Terry if you require more information. Terry Calvert 705-790-0391 http://www.snapbarrie.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id[]=108178 

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Acoustic Traditions holds 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. Call to make sure it's happening. 519-942-8258. wayne@acoustictraditions.com

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Queen's Bush Bluegrass Jam at Joe Tomato's Restaurant, 640 10 Street West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3R8
(519) 371-5637 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

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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 May through September 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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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. Email Mark if you want to get signed up early. coppersun@ymail.com

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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. For more information call: Noelle Alexander at 905-836-6735.

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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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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

BARRIE

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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