Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Youth Discoveries Final Showcase

Youth Discoveries Final Showcase
The Georgian Bay Folk Society and Summerfolk are pleased to announce the artists that will be participating in the finals of our Youth Discovery Program.
The finals will be held at 1 PM, Saturday March 24 at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre,1900 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3M6
http://www.thebayshore.ca/
Over the past three weeks, over 30 participants have played at semi finals in Paisley, Meaford, and Owen Sound locations. From those semi finals, our panels of judges have selected the following 13 participants to move to the finals.
Chris Strazz (Woodbridge)
While We Burn (Owen Sound)
Mad Casper (Owen Sound)
Erin Bolton (Orangeville)
Amy Carson Hunter (Toronto)
Chris Thompson (Orillia)
Mack N the Boys [Owen Sound]
Binaeshee Quae [Pic River First Nation]
Andrew & Diana Dawydchak [Toronto]
Stephanie Hess & Andrew Strader [Walkerton]
The Writers' Society [Toronto]
J'aime Payne [Huntsvile]
Sydney Delong [Toronto]
We have been completely blown away by the calibre and range of talent in all the showcases this year. This event on March 24th promises to be a complete blockbuster of talent.
Come out on the 24th to add your voice to the choice of who you'll see at Summerfolk this year!

Last Chance Saloon Line up. March 24th, 7PM. Look Sharp

ARTISTS SELECTED TO PERFORM AT LAST CHANCE SALOON

Each year on the last Saturday in March, the Georgian Bay Folk Society hosts its Last Chance Saloon to fill the ‘last’ spot in the Summerfolk lineup.

Artists were asked to submit samples of their work for consideration and a selection committee reviewed the submissions. The following have been chosen to perform at
the Last Chance Saloon on Saturday, March 24th.

Anne Walker

The Mainlanders

Whitney Peterson

Chris Cuddy Acoustic Unit

Cassandra Vasik

The Mittenz

Drew McIvor

Geoff Lewis

Shawna Caspi

Andrew Lopatin

Blue Yonder

Skarni
Luke Martin

It promises to be a night of excellent music and entertainment at Last Chance. This year the Folk Society will be hosting a ‘Silent Auction’ along with the musical entertainment. There are some amazing one-of-a-kind items being donated by the likes of O’Callaghan Stone Sculptures, Fairthorne Studios, Gleason Brook Pottery, Sylph, Karen Gunna Leatherworks, Raw Eco Jewellery and more!! Don’t miss out on a great buy and a night of outstanding music.

Last Chance happens at The Bayshore Community Centre. The doors open at 6:00 and the music starts at 7:00. JD Moffat of Bayshore Broadcasting hosts the evening. Snacks, chili and beverages will be available.

Admission to the event, $16 general admission or $13 for Folk Society members.
Tickets can be purchased at the door.

SEE YOU THERE!