OPEN STAGE AT SUMMERFOLK

Want to play your music at Summerfolk? Want an opportunity to become a part of next years' Summerfolk perfomer line-up? Sign up for the open stage.

Open stage slots at Summerfolk take place on the Homemade Jam Stage on Saturday and Sunday during the day. Each 1/2 hour spot is shared by 2 or 3 performers, providing each participant with approximately 8 minutes time (2 selections).

HOW TO "RESERVE" YOUR SPOT: A limited number of slots are available for pre-registration. Contact the Georgian Bay Folk Society office to sign up. On-site registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be in possession of a ticket for that day or be on site as a volunteer. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your assigned performance time and check-in with the Homemade Jam Tent crew.

One performer from the weekends' open stage will be offered the opportunity to join the performers' line-up for next years' Summerfolk! That selection will be done by our Homemade Jam Tent crew and will be announced from the Amphitheatre Stage at approximately 8:30 on Sunday evening.

Georgian Bay Folk Society office (519) 371-2995 - gbfs@bmts.com

Youth Mentoring Day

Gregg Dechert (left) chats with Steve Ritchie at Youth Mentoring Day. Corin Raymond (partially hidden behind Gregg) and Greg Ritchie at rear right.

Photo courtesy of Don Miller. Thanks Don.

Youth Mentoring Day

It was a "hot" afternoon on Sunday for our Youth Mentoring Day - temperature-wise and energy-wise. Lots of great ideas flew around the room and a great jam session broke out during the last hour. Thanks to The Undesirables, Justin Burgess, Gregg Dechert and Steve Ritchie for their insights into the music biz.
The future's looking bright - the "kids" have talent! ..... and a great love for music.

Youth Mentoring Day

There is still space available for those who would like to participate in Sunday's Youth Mentoring Day.
That's this Sunday, June 3rd from 1:00 - 5:00 at the Old Courthouse Building (home of the Georgian Bay Folk Society office) 1235 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound.
There will be panel discussions, lots of playing and a chance to get tips from professional musicians on how to improve your musical skills.
Drop me a line at summerfolkad@brucetelecom.com if you'd like to come.
Summerfolk favourites "The Undesirables" will be there and later that evening you can catch them in concert at "Mudtown" 1835 3rd Avenue East. Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00.