BarrieFolk welcomes bluegrass band ‘Slocan Ramblers’

September 10, 2014 · 0 Comments

BarrieFolk is thrilled to have the Slocan Ramblers kick off their 2014 BarrieFolk for Folks concert series on Friday, September 19th, at the MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster St., Barrie.
The Slocan Ramblers started turning heads in early 2009 while playing casual gigs on the Toronto roots scene. With a weekly local pub gig becoming a staple of the city’s thriving acoustic music scene, the Slocans quickly earned a reputation throughout Canada for their energetic live performances, impressive musicianship and uncanny ability to convert anyone that stands in their path into a fan. Though the Slocans have moved far beyond their bar room roots, with career highlights including standing ovations at the legendary Mariposa Folk Festival, an opening show for Steve Martin on the main stage at Toronto Jazz Fest, and tours across Canada, the raw intensity and drive forged in their years in the bar continues to set them apart. With their debut album “Shaking Down the Acorns” receiving wide acclaim (Sing Out! Magazine, Huffington Post etc…) and a sophomore release in the works, this fearless four piece is sure to keep garnering attention beyond the traditional bluegrass fan-base.
A portion of the proceeds from tonight’s concert will go to the Power in the Schools charity.
Tickets are $20 each or purchase a BarrieFolk for Folks concert series tickets for only $80; BFS members can purchase a series ticket for only $70.
The series also includes: Guy Davis, RPR (Ritchie/Parrish/Ritchie), The Good Lovelies.
Tickets can be purchased at the MacLaren Art Centre or online at www.barriefolk.com. Please note there is a surcharge on all online tickets sales.
All shows are at the MacLaren Art Centre (37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie); all shows start at 8 p.m.