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  • Lead Pipe Cinch ...
  • Latest configuration of my lifelong desire to be in the spotlight. Another courageous, long-suffering guitarist to keep me honest!

   

  Chuck Baker
  fractures folk, wrestles rock, brushes the blues and fights with funk. ...Just love his stuff and you will too.

  
  
  • Rita Chiarelli
  • This amazing woman has to be one of my favourite songwriters and that voice....my god! Plus she's down-to-earth and has great taste in wine and women!

  Bob Ardern ...gone but not forgotten... visit the cyber-space of the not-really-Homeless One. The only person I've ever met who really does know where his towel is at all times. (Ah the effort required to not dangle participles) hee hee. and soul survivor of the Total Perspective Vortex. yes that's on purpose

  • DON'T PANIC! ...
  • Although the band no longer exists (in this or any reality) it was fun while it lasted. Once Canada's only admitted Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy tribute band, they seem to have survived the Infinite Reality Vortex and emerged as a couple of crazy but still devoted musicians

   

   

  Steve Porter
  Just back from pilgrimage and glowing from inside with a joy that leaves me in awe, Steve has released a new cd. After a long hiatus it's great to be able to hear his songs again.

  Tim Ronan

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  Preacher Dave brought my attention to, and put in a good word for this young musician who has just released his first recording. "Country, folk, rock and roll, right back to jazz. There is a plethora of different genres there." Besides the great instrumental work provided by Tim et al, the Preacher himself has a few licks with the banjo recorded for posterity. Check out Tim's site.

   

  
  
  • Tom Griffiths
    World traveller, bassist extraordinaire,photographer, as well as a thoughtful and loving guy.
  
  
  • Don Bray
  • Pictures, lyrics, concert listings and sound bytes of Don's cds
  
  
  • Wayne Buttery & The Groove Project
  • Since his days playing gigs with Ronnie Hawkins, Wayne has pursued R & B with the focus only a true musical soul can summon. Catch him live at a variety of venues, in many different band configurations, and you'll know what I mean!
  
  
  • Sean McGaughey -
  • Source of all knowledge for you web-literate folkies. Pod casting...web-books...who knows what will show up next?
  
  
  • Alyssa Wright
  • pictures, background, shows and sound bytes of Alyssa's latest recording.
  
  
  • Alfie J. Smith
    Best of the blues from this Hamilton songwriter and blues interpreter.
  
  
  • Nancy
  • is a poet.

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  Venues

  Bruce County Blues:

  This crew out on the Bruce Penninsula has a great vision that includes uniting the blues community in Bruce County; expanding awareness of the blues, its history, its present and its future; exposing youth, and those who educate our youth, to the blues art form through Blues In Schools programs; supporting blues artists in Canada and internationally by producing blues events; creating an exciting social setting for blues lovers to meet and, in doing so, raise money for deserving charities. Sounds worth supporting to me! 

• Groundswell Coffeehouse
• Long time supporter of live music in the Alliston area, Groundswell hosts an Open Stage on Thursday nights and music most Friday and Saturday evenings. It's a musician friendly room that's licensed and serves delicious food and great coffee. The website isn't usually up to date but you can always phone!

  Mad & Noisy Gallery

  This lovely haven for artists and musicians is nestled in the beautiful and trendy bosom of main street, rural Ontario...Creemore.

  http://www.petersplayers.com/

  Peter Swanek has been promoting and hosting intimate jazz and blues concerts in his own home in Innisfil for the past several years

• Festivals

  Live From the Rock

  ...one of my all time favourite festivals!...so much so that I drive two days there to spend three days camping and then wend my way south...two days home.

  • Twisted Pines
  • Paul Northcott and crew are planning an excellent event for the Twisted Pines Music and Art Festival. The website is up and running so have a look! It's loaded with events that will keep music, film and environmental fans busy year round!
  
  
  • Barrie Folk Society
  • In addition to the BarrieFolk Roots Music Festival in November this club is active year round. Check out the great house concert lineup, Open Mics and more!
  
  
  • Mariposa
  • Check out the latest scoop on this year's Mariposa Festival in Orillia
  
  
  • Mill Race
  • The Mill Race Festival of Traditional Music. Great little festival held in Cambridge each summer.
  • Collingwood Music Festival

    From Arlo Guthrie to the Barra McNeils to Nexus, and running the whole gamut of classical music, this local festival offers up a wealth of musical gems.

    
    

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    People to Know

    • Sunflower Studios
    • Keith White is a generous supporter of Live music all over Simcoe County. The studio is a piece of heaven for musicians.
    
    
    • PETER COX
    • This fine instrument maker (he has issues with the word 'luthier') has honed his skills over the years and is making some sweet sounding guitars...not to mention the mandolins, dulcimers, tenor ukes and the like!

     

    Ron Belanger Guitars

    Check out Ron's site for some lovely photos of instruments. My guitar was the first instrument he sold and she is growing more and more satisfying with age. (her's as well as mine)
    

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  • Fiddle events ...
  • Bill Elliot's comprehensive listing of great fiddle workshops, concerts, camps etc.
  
  
  • Good Vibes Coffeehouse...
  • Open Stage opportunity in the Medonte Hills. Check it out!
  
  

  • OCFF
  • The official ozone home of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals.
  
  
  • Manitoba Music
  • Check out Sam Baardman's latest endeavour at M.A.R.I.A.
  
  
  • Headwaters Acoustic Music Society
  • Concert series in Orangeville...also links to Laura Bird's home page.
  
  
  • Festival of Lights
  • great, free,summer evening concerts in Peterborough... a truly lovely experience! Fireworks,synchronized boat show...extravaganza of the best kind!
  
  
  • The Muse's Muse
  • What a great resource for any burgeoning songwriters out there. Articles, reviews,surveys, organizations, and you can get their free monthly newsletter. Check this one out!
  
  
  • Harmony Central-
  • On-line resources for musicians

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