Folk & Blues Collective of North Simcoe

02/21/2024

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09/29/2023

Next Folk & Blues Collective will be on Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm!

The host of the night will be Sylvia Barnard and the featured performer will be singer-songwriter Marv Perry 🎤

Marv gives some information about himself 🤩

"A resident of Orillia since September, 2020.
Doctorate in Biochemistry (when I had all my brain cells).
I have written over 60 songs that I consider keepers and another 20 on the periphery.
First gig - Mynah Bird Coffee House in the Yorkville area of Toronto most winter weekends while I was in Canada for Grade 13.
I played traditional folk songs while bikini clad go go dancers did their thing in small cages to my left and right.
Many of my tunes have been covered by other artists - rock, country and bluegrass."

See you there! Doors open at 6:30pm 🙌

09/08/2023

🌟 It's that time again! Folk & Blues Collective is back at the MCC for a night of soulful tunes and incredible performances.

Doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7pm. Admission is FREE!!

Hosted by: Ron Whitman
Featured Performer: Reid & Margaret Wilson

See you on September 12th! 🎶

For more information, please visit: https://www.midlandculturalcentre.com/openmics



Midland Cultural Centre- 333 King St. Midland

08/22/2023

🎤 TONIGHT is the night for the Folk & Blues Collective! 🎶

📅 Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and good vibes. 🎸 Whether you're a dedicated fan or a budding artist, this is your chance to soak in the soulful melodies and electrifying rhythms that make the Folk & Blues Collective a must-attend event!

🎵 Our stage is open to all who dare to share their musical talents. Have a song in you want to share with others? Step up and be part of the magic! 🎶✨ It's your time to shine under the spotlight!

📍 Venue: Midland Cultural Centre- 333 King St. Midland
⏰ Time: 7PM

Hosted by: Roman Chicago Kuchirka
Featured Performer: Zac & Bing

08/17/2023

🎶 Calling All Music Lovers! 🎤🎸 Join us for a mesmerizing evening at the MCC's "Folk & Blues Collective" Open Mic Night! 🌟

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 22nd
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
🏢 Venue: Rotary Hall, MCC (333 King St. Midland)

🎵 Get ready to be swept away by an incredible lineup of Singer-Songwriters, Blues maestros, Jazz enthusiasts, Folk storytellers, and Spoken-Word artists. 🎶🎙️ This is your chance to witness raw talent and creative expression in its purest form.

🎉 Whether you're a performer at heart or simply want to soak in the magic, this night is for you. Step up to the stage and share your soul-stirring melodies or bask in the brilliance of local artists – the choice is yours!

The host for that evening will be, Roman Chicago Kuchirka
Featured performers: Zac and Bing

ZAC and BING have entertained audiences all over North America for over 50 years with their extensive repertoire of golden hits, humorous repartee and fabulous harmonies. Tuesday night is a reunion for them, so please join them as they sing some of their favourite songs from artists that have influenced
them over the course of their long career 🎶🎤

See you there!

07/12/2023

Folk & Blues Collective will be held next Tuesday, July 18th at 7PM at the Midland Cultural Centre 🎤🎶

Featured Performers of that night are the incredibly talented, Reid & Margaret Wilson

Reid and Margaret are familiar faces at the Open Mic at the MCC both as performers and Reid as show host.

Reid has been singing and playing guitar since he was 14. Major influences have been Gordon Lightfoot and John Denver among many others. He has shared his talent and joy of music in several different groups over the years: a folk trio “Faded Denim”; a men’s Scottish quartet “Claidhmor”; a five person folk group “FullCircle” with a studio produced CD “No Straight Lines” in 2002; and most recently “AfterGlow”, a folk/pop Trio that included Margaret and their good friend Marilynn Massie. Reid arranged most of the songs on their studio CD “Reflections” which was released in 2012.

Margaret realized her love of singing more recently, thanks to Sweet Adelines, a women’s acapella barbershop organization. She sang in two Sweet Ad choruses spanning almost 20 years.

Now Reid and Margaret, with their shared love of singing in harmony, enjoy performing, mostly as a Duo.

Come check them out and some other great talent Tuesday night!



Midland Cultural Centre
333 King St. Midland
705-527-4420

06/08/2023

Join us for the Folk & Blues Collective this Tuesday, June 13th at 7pm.
Held at the Midland Cultural Centre (333 King St. Midland)

This is an intimate open mic night of soloists, duos and trios - Singer-Songwriters, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Spoken-Word and more! 🎶

First come, first served for sign-up- Professional sound and stage!

Doors open at 6:30pm, show is from 7pm-10pm.

This Tuesday evening featured performer is Ian Chaplin!
Read below for more info on this talented individual ⬇

Ian Chaplin likes taking his music to the street and can often be found busking downtown or at the local Farmer's Markets in Orillia. He likes the energy and the freedom of playing whatever comes to mind and feels right at home in many genres of music. He is a talented writer, composer and musician who is always willing to step up and add some lead guitar when asked by his fellow musicians. His mix of covers and soulful originals tell the story of a man who has lived his music, he doesn't just play songs, he feels them and the listener responds to his honesty and emotion.

Come out and enjoy the fun. Musicians, poets and live entertainment lovers all welcome!

See you there 🤩

05/15/2023

Lets give a warm welcome to:
Matt Playne- Canadian Singer-Songwriter 🎤

Matt will be performing at this coming Tuesday's (May 16th)
Folk & Blues Collective!
Midland Cultural Centre- 333 King St. Midland, ON
Show- 7:00pm
Doors Open- 6:30pm
FREE ADMISSION!

Matt Playne, the talented singer-songwriter hailing from Midland, Ontario, has been making waves in the Canadian music scene since a young age.

Matt was introduced to music as a child through his own mother's love of the music from the Phantom of The Opera, which she played in the car for him. As a result, Matt started singing and performing traditional music at local music festivals during elementary school, and by high school, he had begun writing his own original songs, using them as a creative outlet for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics.

At just 16 years old, Matt made his first mark on the Canadian music industry when he finished in the top 50 of the final season of Canadian Idol, setting his career on a path to success. Drawing inspiration from musical legends such as City and Colour and John Mayer, Matt has performed at countless venues since, ranging from concert halls to intimate bars and private events, captivating audiences all across Ontario.

Matt's musical journey continued when he recorded an album of original songs while studying music at The University of Western Ontario. Matt's musical style is characterized by his signature acoustic singer-songwriter music, which exudes a melodic and folk-inspired sound, drawing from his musical influences and experiences.

Currently, Matt is hard at work booking shows across Simcoe County and beyond, while creating new songs and recording demos in his home studio, with the dream of signing a record deal with a major Canadian record label.
With his soulful voice, exceptional musical talent, and heartfelt lyrics, Matt Playne is a rising star to watch in the Canadian music scene.

Stay up to date with shows and new music at mattplayne.ca.

Come check out Matt and some other great local performers for a fun night out!


Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce
Midland Cultural Centre

04/06/2023

Our next Folk & Blues Collective falls on Tuesday, April 18th, 7pm-10pm at the Midland Cultural Centre. Our host will be Sylvia Barnard, and featured performer is Sue Wood! We hope to see you there to perform on stage and/or to watch some live local talent! Admission to this event is always free :)

Sue Wood loves to sing and it shows. Soothing vocals, well crafted lyrics and a unique finger picking guitar style all come together to draw the listener in. From her children’s music releases to her CD “Can You See Her” she has written music throughout her life sharing her love of song with young and old. Over the years she has gathered an audience of friends and musicians putting life to the words “Make music, make friends, make time for both”

03/29/2023

03/20/2023

Learn more about tomorrow night's featured performer, Ron Whitman! We invite you to join us at the Midland Cultural Centre from 7pm-10pm on Tuesday, March 21. Free to enter!

Ron Whitman has been playing music since he was in his teens. Born in Nova Scotia he grew up in the Sudbury area singing in choir and playing in the band. Now in his Sixties he lives in Tiny Township with his wife Sylvia and their two dogs. His show has every style of music with covers(over 400) and Originals. Van Morrison to Eric Church. One thing unique to Rons show is he only takes one short break (he comes to play).

Ron is no stranger to the MCC stage and has been a fixture at the Collective open mic since moving to the area in 2020.

03/16/2023

Next week, on March 21st, join us for Folk & Blues Collective! Our featured performer will be Ron Whitman, and our host will be David Walsh! Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:00pm. Be there when doors open if you would like to sign up to perform :)

02/15/2023

Our featured performer at the Folk & Blues Collective at the Midland Cultural Centre, on Tuesday, February 21st will be the wonderful Sue Wood! Open stage musicians welcome, arrive early for a spot. Doors open at 6:30 pm

Sue Wood loves to sing and it shows. Soothing vocals, well crafted lyrics and a unique finger picking guitar style all come together to draw the listener in. From her children’s music releases to her CD “Can You See Her” she has written music throughout her life sharing her love of song with young and old. Over the years she has gathered an audience of friends and musicians putting life to the words “Make music, make friends, make time for both”.

02/14/2023

https://www.simcoe.com/news-story/10845084--we-want-to-take-it-to-the-next-level-midland-culture-centre-rebrands-open-mic-night/

Why did we rebrand the Tiffin Bay Folk Club to the Folk & Blues Collective of North Simcoe ? MCC Executive Director, spoke to Andrew Mendler from Midland Mirror with some details on this exact subject :)

We hope to see you February 21st 7pm-10pm for our next event!

Tiffin Bay Open Mic on Stage now known as Folk and Blues Collective.