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charlene · 03-10-2010, 08:28 AM

more acts at Mariposa..
('ve seen Catherine, Madison Violet and Dave Gunning - all are incredible talents)
http://www.orilliapacket.com/Article...aspx?e=2482537
Four East Coast Music Awards winners to perform at Mariposa Folk Festival

STAFF -- As the curtain fell on the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA), the Mariposa Folk Foundation announced four artists celebrated in Sunday's ceremonies would appear at Mariposa's 50th anniversary festival July 9-11.

Mariposa artistic director Mike Hill, who attended the ECMAs, said "The East Coast music tradition is like a hot spring of creativity, with some of the most exciting folk/roots musicians in North America tap-p ing into that rich artistic energy. I am very pleased to present four of the artists celebrated at the 2010 East Coast Music Awards at Mariposa Folk Festival this year."

The four ECMA honourees booked to perform at Mariposa Folk Festival are:

Catherine MacLellan (Prince Edward Island)

With immense vocal and songwriting talents, MacLellan has been nominated and awarded numerous ECMAs and PEI accolades. She will mesmerize Mariposa audiences with her wonderful stage presence, great pipes and soulful tunes.

The Grass Mountain Hobos (Prince Edward Island)

Here is a band that defies description. Bluegrass blended with old time radio? If you can imagine a country dance in the '40s or '50s, you're partway to understanding the sound the Hobos make. Whatever you call it, it sounds great.

Madison Violet (Nova Scotia and Ontario)

Take two brilliant songwriters from different parts of the country, both having Cape Breton ties, put them together in Toronto, record them in England, and tour them around Canada, Australia and Europe, and what do you have? Madison Violet. They are back at Mariposa this year.

Dave Gunning (Nova Scotia)

What else can you say about someone the Toronto Star ranks on a par with Gordon Lightfoot, Bruce Cockburn and Stan Rogers? This Nova Scotia singer-songwriter's true strength is in his live performance. Gunning reaches into hearts with charm, a sensitive voice and a sense of humour.

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Announced earlier for Mariposa's 50th anniversary festival was a Sunday evening retrospective featuring Lightfoot, Ian Tyson, Sylvia Tyson and Murray McLauchlan. More artistic announcements are coming soon.

Another ECMA winner, New Brunswick-born blues performer Matt Andersen, announced during his concert last week in Orillia that he would be returning to the festival this year.

Mariposa Folk Festival takes place at Tudhope Park in Orillia. Audience camping is located nearby at Burl's Creek Family Event Park.

03-10-2010, 08:28 AM	#7
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,001	Re: Mariposa 2010-50th anniversary - Lightfoot to perform more acts at Mariposa.. ('ve seen Catherine, Madison Violet and Dave Gunning - all are incredible talents) http://www.orilliapacket.com/Article...aspx?e=2482537 Four East Coast Music Awards winners to perform at Mariposa Folk Festival STAFF -- As the curtain fell on the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA), the Mariposa Folk Foundation announced four artists celebrated in Sunday's ceremonies would appear at Mariposa's 50th anniversary festival July 9-11. Mariposa artistic director Mike Hill, who attended the ECMAs, said "The East Coast music tradition is like a hot spring of creativity, with some of the most exciting folk/roots musicians in North America tap-p ing into that rich artistic energy. I am very pleased to present four of the artists celebrated at the 2010 East Coast Music Awards at Mariposa Folk Festival this year." The four ECMA honourees booked to perform at Mariposa Folk Festival are: Catherine MacLellan (Prince Edward Island) With immense vocal and songwriting talents, MacLellan has been nominated and awarded numerous ECMAs and PEI accolades. She will mesmerize Mariposa audiences with her wonderful stage presence, great pipes and soulful tunes. The Grass Mountain Hobos (Prince Edward Island) Here is a band that defies description. Bluegrass blended with old time radio? If you can imagine a country dance in the '40s or '50s, you're partway to understanding the sound the Hobos make. Whatever you call it, it sounds great. Madison Violet (Nova Scotia and Ontario) Take two brilliant songwriters from different parts of the country, both having Cape Breton ties, put them together in Toronto, record them in England, and tour them around Canada, Australia and Europe, and what do you have? Madison Violet. They are back at Mariposa this year. Dave Gunning (Nova Scotia) What else can you say about someone the Toronto Star ranks on a par with Gordon Lightfoot, Bruce Cockburn and Stan Rogers? This Nova Scotia singer-songwriter's true strength is in his live performance. Gunning reaches into hearts with charm, a sensitive voice and a sense of humour. Advertisement Announced earlier for Mariposa's 50th anniversary festival was a Sunday evening retrospective featuring Lightfoot, Ian Tyson, Sylvia Tyson and Murray McLauchlan. More artistic announcements are coming soon. Another ECMA winner, New Brunswick-born blues performer Matt Andersen, announced during his concert last week in Orillia that he would be returning to the festival this year. Mariposa Folk Festival takes place at Tudhope Park in Orillia. Audience camping is located nearby at Burl's Creek Family Event Park.