That’s practically the only cliché that can be bandied about regarding our neighbor to the north, and it also exemplifies the all-round good vibe that the Canadians exude, both amongst one another and to visitors as well. And it certainly personifies the genuinely good vibes that accompany an event like the mariposa Folk Festival, which just concluded its 51st year of operation this past July 8 – 10. Be assured, there was nothing clichéd about this line-up. Held in Tudhope Park in Orilla, Ontario – approximately two hours north of Toronto and on the shores of beautiful Lake Couchiching — the festival belies its branding by giving equal credence to both traditional folkies – with tireless troubadours Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary), Murray McLauchlan, John McDermott, Stan Rogers and Ron Hynes representing the old guard – and dynamic young rockers – Josh Ritter, Jim Bryson and the Weakerthans, the Beauties, and Yukon Blonde, among them – performing on behalf of the new guard. In between, there were those who bridged the divide – Saturday night headliner Emmylou Harris and mystery guest Ron Sexsmith in particular. And there were plenty of newbies as well – Amelia Curran, Brett Caswell and the Marquee Rose, Katherine Wheatley, David Myles, Del Barber and Reid Jamieson being among the best.
You need to bring your own sleeping bag ( http://www.sleepin.nl ). If those are full, you can also try http://www.northseajazzhotels.com , which has a listing of hotels available at a three-day package rate if you buy at least one three-day ticket to the festival.
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That’s practically the only cliché that can be bandied about regarding our neighbor to the north, and it also exemplifies the all-round good vibe that the Canadians exude, both amongst one another and to visitors as well. And it certainly personifies the genuinely good vibes that accompany an event like the mariposa Folk Festival, which just concluded its 51st year of operation this past July 8 – 10. Be assured, there was nothing clichéd about this line-up. Held in Tudhope Park in Orilla, Ontario – approximately two hours north of Toronto and on the shores of beautiful Lake Couchiching — the festival belies its branding by giving equal credence to both traditional folkies – with tireless troubadours Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary), Murray McLauchlan, John McDermott, Stan Rogers and Ron Hynes representing the old guard – and dynamic young rockers – Josh Ritter, Jim Bryson and the Weakerthans, the Beauties, and Yukon Blonde, among them – performing on behalf of the new guard. In between, there were those who bridged the divide – Saturday night headliner Emmylou Harris and mystery guest Ron Sexsmith in particular. And there were plenty of newbies as well – Amelia Curran, Brett Caswell and the Marquee Rose, Katherine Wheatley, David Myles, Del Barber and Reid Jamieson being among the best.
You need to bring your own sleeping bag ( http://www.sleepin.nl ). If those are full, you can also try http://www.northseajazzhotels.com , which has a listing of hotels available at a three-day package rate if you buy at least one three-day ticket to the festival.