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Vancouver's Midnight Echo prepares for landing at The Queens this week

Vancouver's Midnight Echo prepares for landing at The Queens this week

Hot on the heels of their latest single, View of an Astronaut, band performs in Barrie on Thursday
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Dust off your party shoes: Drag performers sweeping into Barrie for some 'Spring Queening'

Dust off your party shoes: Drag performers sweeping into Barrie for some 'Spring Queening'

'It’s a great night out. We’ve all been cooped up for the last two years. It’s fun and maybe something you haven’t seen before — or even if you have come and see it again,' organizer says of Saturday's show
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Alliston-raised singer releasing new single in May

Alliston-raised singer releasing new single in May

Sophia Fracassi's latest track, But I Do, will be out May 13
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'Absolutely incredible:' Midland singer, progressive metal bandmates capture Grammy

'Absolutely incredible:' Midland singer, progressive metal bandmates capture Grammy

James Labrie and his band Dream Theater took home the Grammy for Best Metal Performance
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Blue Rodeo added to Mariposa Folk Festival lineup

Blue Rodeo added to Mariposa Folk Festival lineup

Iconic Canadian band joins stellar lineup of performers for July 8-10 event
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COLUMN: Reporter tries to see world again through rose-coloured glasses (10 photos)

COLUMN: Reporter tries to see world again through rose-coloured glasses (10 photos)

With Blue Rodeo's Barrie concert already delayed twice, Nikki Cole admits she was a bundle of nerves and anxiety returning to large crowds when the band rolled into town last night
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Summer theatre fare returning to King's Wharf after 2-year hiatus

Summer theatre fare returning to King's Wharf after 2-year hiatus

Drayton Entertainment presenting four productions at Penetanguishene theatre from June to November
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Phelpston children's entertainer gets nod at Los Angeles International Film Festival

Phelpston children's entertainer gets nod at Los Angeles International Film Festival

'Getting recognized in more artistic venues is really redeeming for me,' says Virginia Cowan Dennis, whose alter ego is Mabel Moon
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SCENE SETTER: Canadian punk rock royalty coming through the Queens this week

SCENE SETTER: Canadian punk rock royalty coming through the Queens this week

Dayglo Abortions perform in Barrie on April 14; Founder Murray 'The Cretin' Acton talks vinyl delays, sarcasm, satire and the old days
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Barrie singer calls Canada's Got Talent experience 'legendary' despite inability to slay judges

Barrie singer calls Canada's Got Talent experience 'legendary' despite inability to slay judges

'Just looking back, I am pretty overwhelmed with how incredible it was just being on the stage,' says Barrie resident following TV appearance
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