The Slocan Ramblers bring Bluegrass to this years Mariposa Folk Festival

The Slocan Ramblers will be performing at this years Mariposa Folk Festival...one thing you can't get enough of is Bluegrass at Mariposa and these guys are sure to deliver that.

Below is a video of them at this years Mariposa Showcase, the video was shot by District Media & Design.

The 2012 Mariposa Folk Festival happens on July 6-8, Orillia, Ontario

Featuring: Jann Arden, Billy Bragg, Johnny Clegg, Plants and Animals and many more on nine stages, over three days.

New this year, on site audience camping

Kids 12 and Under Free, and discounts for Youth and Young Adults

Tickets and information at

http://www.mariposafolk.com/

And don't forget to stay tuned to this Blog for everything Mariposa!


Joe Cornelisse-SSGS

2012 Mariposa Folk Festival Showcase Auditions

       Each year the Mariposa Folk Festival holds Showcase Auditions, these auditions gives chances to three lucky acts to garner coveted spots on this year's bill.  This year's showcase auditions are being held on Sunday May 6th, from 1 – 5 p.m. at Aladdin’sBanquet Hall, in Orillia. The general public is welcome (it's a pay-what-you-can basis). 

  Now from what I remember from last year's auditions you should get there a bit early because it tends to fill up fast and you will defiantly want to find a seat to get comfortable. 

   There will be nine acts performing at this year's auditions , and after all of them have performed a panel of 5 judges will decide which three will get chosen to perform at this year's festival.

The nine hopeful acts are:  


Andy McGuire
Erin Bolton
The Express & Co.
Grady Kelneck
Anne Walker
Sarah Beatty
The Slocan Ramblers
Sarah Calvert
The Unseen Strangers

The Unseen Strangers-The Facebook Waltz




Joe Cornelisse-SSGS