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Historic Queen's in downtown Barrie starts to liven things up with live music

Historic Queen's in downtown Barrie starts to liven things up with live music

'For us, (live music) may bring in some customers we’ve never had before and it helps to broaden our horizons a little bit,' says manager
New EP a 'labour of love' for Orillia singer-songwriter

New EP a 'labour of love' for Orillia singer-songwriter

Cassie DaSilva, who cut her teeth doing open-mic events in Orillia during high school, calls new recording her 'proudest accomplishment to date'
REVIEW: Theatre group summons 'spirits' for first in-person production in months

REVIEW: Theatre group summons 'spirits' for first in-person production in months

The Ghost Watchers debuted last Wednesday and consists of nine stops in Barrie's downtown; It continues until Aug. 28
Oro-Medonte rapper Cruisin' in California for new music video

Oro-Medonte rapper Cruisin' in California for new music video

Tie Bond releases video for new single; 'They can throw this song on when they’re cruising around L.A. and have the same vibe'
Washago musician releases album 40 years in the making

Washago musician releases album 40 years in the making

'I’m really hoping I can keep using my music to give more people that same enjoyment,' says local musician
Barrie's 30 Going On 13 hitting the stage for drive-in concert in Newmarket

Barrie's 30 Going On 13 hitting the stage for drive-in concert in Newmarket

Local skate-punk band will share the stage Saturday night with Jonathan Elmaleh and New Anthem
With buzz around Bees in the Bush Festival, performance dates expanded

With buzz around Bees in the Bush Festival, performance dates expanded

Limited number of tickets remain for upcoming festival, which is running from Aug. 3 to Oct. 3
Burl's Creek unveils 'Endless Summer Series' lineup

Burl's Creek unveils 'Endless Summer Series' lineup

'We are thrilled about the long-overdue return of live music,' official says of series celebrating Canadian mixed-genre outdoor concerts with camping available
Orillia musician releasing new single, music video with band

Orillia musician releasing new single, music video with band

New Friends, which includes Ayden Miller, dropping Coming Back for You
Young Barrie filmmaker navigates 'very trick industry' en route to awards

Young Barrie filmmaker navigates 'very trick industry' en route to awards

'I was really intimidated by the other films and filmmakers and didn’t want to get my hopes up,' says Arianna Goarley