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The Milk Carton Kids to make Their Mariposa Debut
The Milk Carton Kids to make Their Mariposa Debut
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This contemporary folk duo from Los Angeles sports a fresh sound with beautifully harmonized vocals, exquisitely entwined acoustic guitar playing, and rootsy yet eloquent song writing.
National Public Radio says The Milk Carton Kids are like “Gillian Welch & David Rawlings meets Simon & Garfunkel with a splash of The Everly Brothers”.
You would be hard-pressed to find a standard artist bio for these guys, anywhere online. They would rather you form your own opinion by listening for yourself to their expressive, quirky, warm and delightful performances.
So confident are they in winning you over, they’re even offering two albums, Retrospect and Prologue, for free on their website. They know that, once you’ve heard them, you’ll want more. Already, there have been hundreds of thousands of downloads.
After forming in 2011, The Milk Carton Kids spent most of the next year on the road with other folk acts, including Old Crow Medicine Show and the Lumineers.
They have performed on late-night’s Conan, the legendary Austin City Limits television show, on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, appeared on numerous other television and radio broadcasts, and they have a full concert DVD released by National Public Radio on top of four albums to their credit.
For lots of great photos, videos, posters and other content about The Milk Carton Kids, visit our Mariposa Pinterest Board.
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The Delta Lady, Rita Coolidge, Making Her Mariposa Debut
The Delta Lady, Rita Coolidge, Making Her Mariposa Debut
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After honing her craft singing jingles and background vocals, Rita Coolidge went on to a solo career that reached stratospheric heights, and saw the release of more than a dozen albums including the multi-platinum, Anytime… Anywhere.
Rita Coolidge has performed and collaborated with pals Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, Stephen Stills, George Harrison, Roger Waters, Robbie Robertson and Jimmy Buffett. During her eight-year marriage with Kris Kristofferson, the pair teamed up for a number of hits and twice won a Grammy Award for Country Duo of the Year.
Rita Coolidge’s recording, All Time High, was the theme song for the 1983 James Bond thriller Octopussy. Love Came For Me appeared on the soundtrack of the movie Splash. Heart Don’t Fail Me Now (with Lee Greenwood) was the recurring theme music for the CBS daytime drama As The World Turns. Other singles such as We’re All Alone, Higher And Higher, and The Way You Do The Things You Do, have also earned their places as enduring classics of popular music.
By the time the 1990′s rolled around, Rita Coolidge had begun devoting more time to other interests including her Cherokee heritage, co-founding the acclaimed musical group, Walela (hummingbird). She was honored with a Lifetime of Musical Achievement Award at the First Americans in the Arts Awards, and is a recipient of a Native American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement. Her memoir, Delta Lady, published by Harper Collins (release date April 5th, 2016), is a story of music, stardom, love, family, heritage, and resilience.
Rita Coolidge’s unmistakable voice is as pure, sweet, and powerful as ever. Mariposa Folk Festival is very proud to present her a to a new generation of audience, as well as to legions of fans spanning nearly five decades, as our Friday evening Main Stage headliner.
For lots of great photos, videos, posters and other content about Rita Coolidge, visit our Mariposa Pinterest Board.
The Full Fantastic Line-Up
The Full Fantastic Line-Up
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The Grande Dame of Canadian folk festivals has announced the full, fantastic line-up for the 55th annual event taking place July 3-4-5, 2015, at Tudhope Park in Orillia, Ontario, Canada.
Mariposa is known for presenting the best singer-songwriters on the music scene, and this year the festival welcomes three renowned headliners – Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Lucinda Williams, and Adam Cohen – whose successful, international careers are grounded in great song writing.
The festival line-up features fifty artists on the North American and international folk-roots music scene, and encompasses a wide range of styles, influences and genres.
This year, in recognition of the Pan American games taking place in Southern Ontario starting the week following Mariposa, festival programming will include workshops celebrating the Americas with artists from Peru, Ecuador, Jamaica, Dominica, Barbados and St. Lucia participating.
Mariposa Folk Festival will feature ten stages and more than a hundred performances over the three-day event, offering lots of great choices for every musical taste. But Mariposa is more than really great music. There’s audience camping, folk activities for children, an Artisans’ Village, exhibits and displays, hands-on learning opportunities, a range of carefully selected food vendors, an Emporium stocked with music, merchandise and hard-to-find collectibles, a pub tent and more.
The great vibe alone is worth the price of admission.
“This is a line-up that’s focused on top-notch musicianship and artistry, great entertainment and good times for people of all ages and walks of life” said Mike Hill, Artistic Director. “You can’t beat the lake-side setting, festival spirit, and the all-round high quality experience of Mariposa Folk Festival”.
Tickets are on sale here. This includes the Hot Weekend Pass for Young Adults (Ages 19-24) for only $59, and the Youth Pass (Ages 13-18) for only $15. Kids are admitted free!
Here’s your 2015 Mariposa Folk Festival line-up:
Adam Cohen, Adam Crossley, Ariko, Ash & Bloom, Beth McKean, Black Umfolosi, Bram Morrison, Brian Litvin and Jabulani, Charlie A’Court, Cheryl Wheeler, Dan Yashinsky, Doug Paisley, Eric Andersen, Erin Saoirse Adair, Ever-Lovin’ Jug Band, Farrucas Duo, George Elliott Clarke, George Leach, Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys, Ian Keteku, Inge Andersen, Irish Mythen, Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project, Jimmy Webb, Kunle, Lucho Quequezana, Lucinda Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Michele Gazich, Poor Angus, Reuben And The Dark, RéVeillons, Reverend Robert Jones, Sr., Rick Fines, RUNA, Ruth Moody, Sing Along Tim, Steve Addabbo, Taj Weekes and Adowa, Teresa Doyle, The Barrel Boys, The East Pointers, The Griddle Pickers, The Jerry Cans, The Kempencelts and The Kennetts, The Railsplitters, Todd Crowley’s Musical Petting Zoo, Turbo Street Funk
Every Child Gets to Join-In with Sing Along Tim
Every Child Gets to Join-In with Sing Along Tim
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A vocal explorer who pushes the boundaries of her voice, Teresa Doyle experiments with new vocal colours, extended vocal techniques, and vocal textures from other cultures.
Her exploration has taken her around the world singing with Kenyan farm women, a Japanese lute player, Tibetan overtone singers, soca musicians from Tobago, improvisers in New York, South Indian yogis, traditional Gaelic singers in Ireland, and folk musicians everywhere from the Yukon Territory to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The repertoire of this gifted artist reflects her meandering musical journey but is always firmly rooted in the Celtic music and stories of her native Prince Edward Island.
Thought Provoking, Highly Entertaining Verse – George Elliott Clarke
Thought Provoking, Highly Entertaining Verse – George Elliott Clarke
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Poet, playwright and literary critic, George Elliott Clarke is a seventh-generation Canadian of African-American and Mi’kmaq Amerindian heritage.
He has been instrumental in promoting the work of writers of African descent, especially those of Nova Scotia.
Clarke has published in a variety of genres including verse collections, verse-novel, verse play, and screenplay for feature film.
He coined the term ‘Africadian’ to identify the Black culture of Atlantic Canada; has won many prestigious awards and critical recognitions; and is Toronto’s Poet Laureate.
Clarke is also a dynamic spoken word performer, delivering rich and poignant verse that is both thought-provoking and highly entertaining.
Vocal Explorer Teresa Doyle Coming to Mariposa
Vocal Explorer Teresa Doyle Coming to Mariposa
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A vocal explorer who pushes the boundaries of her voice, Teresa Doyle experiments with new vocal colours, extended vocal techniques, and vocal textures from other cultures.
Her exploration has taken her around the world singing with Kenyan farm women, a Japanese lute player, Tibetan overtone singers, soca musicians from Tobago, improvisers in New York, South Indian yogis, traditional Gaelic singers in Ireland, and folk musicians everywhere from the Yukon Territory to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The repertoire of this gifted artist reflects her meandering musical journey but is always firmly rooted in the Celtic music and stories of her native Prince Edward Island.
An Articulation of a Generation’s Heartbeat – Ian Keteku
An Articulation of a Generation’s Heartbeat – Ian Keteku
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The poetry of Ian Keteku is an articulation of a generation’s heartbeat.
A magician with syntax, he conjures new realities all in an attempt to better understand our existence.
Keteku is a two time national slam champion and the 2010 World Poetry Slam champion.
He has showcased his poetry and art all over the world and shared stages with some of the biggest names in music and literature.
Keteku uses his voice to inspire messages of peace, action and critical thought, and he inspires people of all ages to accept the power of their own voice too.
Keteku is also a multi-media artist, producing thought-provoking poetic films.
Griddle Pickers – Acoustic Country and Bluegrass
Griddle Pickers – Acoustic Country and Bluegrass
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Acoustic country and bluegrass band, The Griddle Pickers is dedicated to producing organic, homegrown music steeped in the area’s diverse mix of musical traditions.
They’re a tight and close-knit group, with brothers Sean and Dale Patrick providing lightning-quick pickin’, supported by bassist Mike Milner and his guitar-strummin’ daughter, Sarah.
With vocal talent ranging from bass to soprano, all four members sing, blending their voices to create rich harmonies.
Playing traditional and original bluegrass, country and folk tunes, they’re willing to break the rules and take risks and produce delightful musical surprises.
They have been performing across the region, and were recently interviewed for Bluegrass Canada Magazine.
Acclaimed Producer, Recording Engineer, Song Writer and Arranger Steve Addabbo
Acclaimed Producer, Recording Engineer, Song Writer and Arranger Steve Addabbo
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Grammy nominated Steve Addabbo set the standard for the singer songwriter genre with his acclaimed production, recording engineering, writing and arranging acumen.
He’s also a notable stage performer, and recently released his first full-length album of his own recordings, Out of Nothing (2015), after testing the songs on the NYC scene.
It’s a powerful collection that addresses the spirit of life’s trajectory.
Steve was very instrumental in launching the careers of Suzanne Vega and Shawn Colvin, and has produced or engineered for a wide range of artists including Bobby McFerrin, Eric Andersen, Loudon Wainwright III, Jeff Buckley, Olivia Newton-John, The Manhattans and Dar Williams.
Ariko Making Their Mariposa Return
Ariko Making Their Mariposa Return
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Smiles ignite, toes tap and hips swivel when Franco-Ontarian sister group, Ariko, reaches into its quiver of tunes.
Their fiddle-based music takes you on a journey through canadiana, jazz, gypsy swing and Celtic, with a repertoire that is energetic, rich in harmonies, and spiced with a mix of bilingual, traditional and original material.
Ariko has made numerous appearances at Festival du loup and other festivals, various Métis Nation events, and at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, performing music inspired by influences ranging from La Bottine Souriante and Natalie McMaster, to Stéphane Grappelli.
They’re making a return to our Mariposa stages this summer following a well-received debut performance last year
Lucho Quequezana Riding a High to Mariposa
Lucho Quequezana Riding a High to Mariposa
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With his music transcending into youthful playfulness – even as an established, internationally renowned artist – conventional descriptions cannot do justice to the story of Lucho Quequezana.
Nurtured on Andean Peruvian rhythms, his horizons then expanded to a broad range of Peruvian music, mixed with foreign rhythms.
Driven by innate curiosity, he has mastered more than 25 stringed, percussion and wind instruments.
He has also toured internationally numerous times, and now adds celebrated composer of sound scores to his impressive list of artistic credits.
Nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for his album, Combi (2014), Lucho is riding on a high as he makes his Mariposa debut.
Virtuoso Michele Gazich to Perform at Mariposa
Virtuoso Michele Gazich to Perform at Mariposa
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Musician, composer, songwriter and music producer, Michele Gazich, is known for his trademark style on the violin.
He has played in orchestras, chamber music groups, and with singer songwriters, and has performed his own songs in Europe and throughout the world.
Appearing on more than fifty albums, he has performed with masters of folk, blues and alternative country from Eric Andersen, Mary Gauthier, Tom Russell, and John Hammond, to Michelle Shocked.
Gazich has also composed the music scores for several films and live theatre productions, and has released several albums including Folk Rock (2012) with Massimo Priviero, and his Verso Damasco (2012).
Songwriter and Poet Inge Andersen to Perform at Mariposa
Songwriter and Poet Inge Andersen to Perform at Mariposa
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Inge Andersen has always loved poetry and music.
Inspired by Dutch poets such as Hans Andreus and Ellen Warmond, the Canadian poet Irving Layton, and songwriters like Phil Ochs, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor, she has written many poems and songs.
She continued to write while performing regularly as a back-up singer.
After backing Eric Andersen on his 2005 tour of Japan, and in many subsequent performances around the globe, in 2006 she and Eric got married.
Performing back-up gave her a lot of stage experience, but her debut album, Fallen Angel (2011), proved the full extent of her talent.
The Clash Speaking Inuktitut = The Jerry Cans
The Clash Speaking Inuktitut = The Jerry Cans
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They are“… what would happen if The Clash had grown up speaking Inuktitut…” according to Penguin Eggs.
Fast rising northern stars, The Jerry Cans perform a delicious mix of Inuktitut alt-country, throat singing, and reggae.
Calling them unique is as much of an understatement as calling the universe big.
Let’s just say they’re wonderfully exciting, fantastic, and fun.
Passionate about preserving Inuktitut, they perform many of their songs in that language.
But it’s not their political or cultural motives that have grabbed people’s attention.
It’s the way that people, ranging from elders to young folk, cannot resist dancing to their high-energy tunes.
The Barrel Boys Churn Out Toe Tapping Tunes
The Barrel Boys Churn Out Toe Tapping Tunes
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Featuring luscious vocals and barn-burning instrumentals, The Barrel Boys are a new staple on the bluegrass scene.
Appreciated for their versatility and eclecticism, their repertoire ranges from bluegrass to classic country, old-time, folk, and roots rock.
Their debut full-length album of entirely original tunes features the superb song writing of all five members, and demonstrates the uniqueness of their sound while staying rooted in tradition.
Recorded live off the floor in the space of just a few days, it is both spontaneous and authentic sounding.
Always entertaining, these guys churn out toe-tapping tunes that pair perfectly with good times and discerning music fans.
Dan Yashinsky: Purveyor of Funny, Profound, and Moving Stories
Dan Yashinsky: Purveyor of Funny, Profound, and Moving Stories
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A well-known storyteller, author, and community organizer, Dan Yashinsky has received numerous prestigious awards including the Jane Jacobs Prize and a Chalmers Arts Fellowship.
He founded the Toronto Festival of Storytelling, co-founded the Storytellers School of Toronto, and has performed at many festivals around the world.
Dan has edited several acclaimed collections of Canadian storytelling, and is a renowned author recognized with an Ann Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award.
He has done much to encourage the renaissance of storytelling in all parts of Canada.
His performances are funny, profound, and moving, and they’re delivered with alacrity and panache.
Get yourself comfortable and enjoy!