Bruce Cockburn To Be Inducted into the Mariposa Hall of Fame

Photo credit: Bruce Cockburn performing at 1972 Mariposa Folk Festival. Photo by Edwin Gailits.

The Mariposa Folk Foundation will enshrine Bruce Cockburn in its Hall of Fame at this year’s festival, July 5 – 7, at Tudhope Park in Orillia.

“Bruce Cockburn is a courageous and inspiring Canadian artist who first played the festival in 1968 and has graced our stage 8 times over the years,” said Festival president Pam Carter. “We’re honoured to induct him to the Mariposa Hall of Fame this July during his 9^th appearance,” added Carter.

“It’s of course an honour,” said Cockburn in reaction to the news. “Mariposa has been at various points a really important part of me being able to get my songs out to people.”

He recalls his first unplanned mainstage appearance at Mariposa: “I was supposed to do an afternoon set – which I did. And Neil Young was on the bill and Neil had to cancel because he had an ear issue or some problem and – all of a sudden – I was on the main stage so I got up and played my songs and people liked it and it went on from there.”

Cockburn and the Mariposa vibe seem to have always dovetailed. While his songs of protest, love, and spiritual quest have moved many Mariposa audiences over the years, in typical Bruce Cockburn fashion, he remains humble in the face of his Hall of Fame induction.

“I actually look forward to being at the festival more than I look forward to getting this. At the same time, it is an honour and I’m very pleased about it,” said Cockburn who, like many patrons, has appreciated opportunities to immerse himself and discover new artists while at the festival: “The famous people were less interesting to me than the people I had never heard of,” he said regarding his multiple appearances at Mariposa.

A special live and pre-recorded tribute to Cockburn will be held on the evening of Sunday, July 7 at Mariposa’s Gordon Lightfoot Mainstage to commemorate the Hall of Fame induction. “You don’t want to miss the special tribute we have planned for Bruce,” said Carter. “It will be an evening to remember.”

The three-day Mariposa Folk Festival (July 5-7 2024, at Tudhope Park, Orillia, ON) features more than ten stages of top folk-roots music, along with presentations of story, dance, and craft. All ticket categories are on sale. Kids 12 & under are admitted free. The festival has special pricing for youth and young adults. Onsite camping is sold out.

Live Music Boosts Well-being

Live music has the power to uplift, inspire, and evoke a wide range of emotions, often leading to a sense of well-being and positivity.

Here’s how live music can make someone feel better:

Emotional Connection: Live music can evoke powerful emotions by tapping into the universal language of melody, rhythm, and lyrics. It has the ability to resonate with individuals on a deep emotional level, offering a sense of connection and understanding.

Mood Enhancement: Listening to live music can elevate mood and create a sense of euphoria. The energy of a live performance, combined with the collective excitement of the audience, can lead to feelings of joy, happiness, and exhilaration.

Stress Reduction: Live music has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety levels. The immersive experience of being present at a live concert can provide an escape from the worries and pressures of daily life, allowing listeners to relax and unwind.

Sense of Community: Attending live music events fosters a sense of belonging and community. Sharing the experience with others who share a passion for music can create bonds and forge connections, leading to feelings of camaraderie and unity.

Physical Benefits: Listening to live music can have physical benefits as well. It can lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate, and even boost the immune system. The rhythmic patterns and harmonious melodies can have a calming effect on the body, promoting overall well-being.

Inspiration and Creativity: Live music has the power to inspire creativity and spark imagination. Experiencing the talent and artistry of musicians firsthand can ignite passion and motivation, encouraging individuals to pursue their own creative endeavors.

Sense of Transcendence: Live music has a unique ability to transport listeners beyond their everyday reality. In moments of musical transcendence, individuals may feel a sense of awe and wonder, experiencing a profound connection to something greater than themselves.

Overall, live music has a transformative effect on both mind and body, offering a multitude of benefits that can contribute to a sense of overall well-being and fulfillment.


Joe Cornelisse
Sonic More Music

The Mariposa Folk Fest unveils its 2024 lineup – get ready to have a great time!

The Mariposa Folk Festival returns July 5 to 7 to Tudhope Park in Orillia with a lineup that includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Bahamas, Band of Horses, Noah Cyrus, William Prince, Amigo The Devil, Donovan Woods, Dwayne Gretzky, Jesse Cook, Joseph, Maestro Fresh Wes, Modern Biology, The Secret Sisters, a special performance by Bruce Cockburn, and more.

The lineup for the 2024 edition of the iconic music festival was announced today. See the festival poster and links below for artist details.

Discover Your New Favourite Artist – Find photos, bios and social media links for all the artists by clicking here

Festival tickets available here

All Festival info on our website here

Frank Watkinson: YouTube’s Rockstar of the Golden Years covers Radiohead’s “Creep”

Frank Watkinson’s song covers are like musical CPR, reviving old tracks with a fresh twist. Just like Johnny Cash’s iconic take on Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt,” Watkinson’s version of Radiohead’s “Creep” is a total game-changer.

Enjoy

Mariposa In Concert Presents: Boreal – Saturday, March 9, at St. Paul’s Centre, Orillia

As the snow melts, the sap runs, and the days grow longer, the popular Ontario-based trio, Boreal (Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon and Angie Nussey), takes the stage to celebrate the awakening of spring with their show “Songs of Renewal,”

Mariposa In Concert’s final concert of the 2023-24 season is slated for Saturday, March 9, at St. Paul’s Centre, 62 Peter Street North, Orillia. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35 (all fees and taxes included) and are available at the
Mariposa Folk Foundation office, 10 Peter Street South in downtown Orillia, or online at mariposafolk.com.

About Boreal:

Boreal…

…is the magical musical collaboration of Tannis Slimmon, Katherine Wheatley and Angie Nussey. These three hard-working singer-songwriters, each with their own longstanding, award-winning careers, simply love playing music together. In the winter, Boreal shines their collective light on Canada’s coldest months with their show “Songs for the Snowy Season”. The brighter/warmer months are reserved for “Songs of Renewal”, a show that combines sun-loving, moon-watching, finger-snapping, heart-touching and deeply uplifting songs.

The trio’s spell-binding harmonies, combined vocal prowess and tour-de-force songwriting make for a powerful musical event. With humour, storytelling and heart-melting honesty, Boreal takes their audience on a journey of friendship, laughter and connection. 

Boreal began in 2006, when singer-songwriters Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon, and Jude Vadala gathered around Jude’s kitchen table with the idea to create a show that would kickstart the winter with excitement and joy. Since each member of the trio was busy with their solo career, their idea was to perform a small tour (literally a “two-er”) together each December. The audiences were enthralled and so the harmonious trio expanded their touring and took their show “Songs for the Snowy Season” to soft-seat theatres across Ontario.

Their stage show eventually turned into a masterfully recorded album called “Winter’s Welcome” which was released in 2014. In 2019, Jude Vadala lovingly retired from Boreal and was replaced by singer-songwriter/producer Angie Nussey, who enjoyed one tour with Boreal before the world started to change. 

In the more isolated months of 2020 and with the momentum of learning to work ‘together-alone’, Boreal began recording individual parts on songs from their respective home studios. Their first release was Katherine’s “Snow Falls Down. With Angie now living in Orillia, and Tannis and Katherine in Guelph, the trio continues to work both together and alone. They will release a new winter CD in December 2024. It will be their first full recording with Angie, whose songs “Shepherd of The Road”, “Snowball Fight of ‘92” and “Warm Hands” bring a robust dose of first-hand winter experience. 

With the 2023 winter tour all wrapped up, a pocket full of new material, a spring tour kicking off on March 9th, 2024 with the Mariposa Folk Concert Series, and a new, winter-themed album on the way, 2024 is shaping up to be a busy year for Boreal. 

Powerful live performances, beautifully recorded songs, and genuine on and off-stage camaraderie make these three singer-songwriters a shining example of teamwork, compassion, musical integrity…and, of course, good old-fashioned fun! 

“Not sure there’s another 3 women band in this country that could dream of sounding that good together. Maybe y’all should do more than a Christmas tour!” – John Law (Presenter, Kingsville Music Society, ON)