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JUNE ---7 - 18----2012

THE KOOL FM BARRIE JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
IS A TOURIST-FRIENDLY EVENT....
FREE CONCERTS - PUBLIC CONVENIENCES - LOTS OF FREE PARKING
SPLASH POOLS - DAY SLIPS FOR BOATERS - ON-SITE BBQ - LAKESIDE FISHING
MULTI-CULTURE RESTAURANTS - GREAT HOTELS - NEARBY GOLF RESORTS - GIFT SHOPPING

"another fabulous FREE Barrie Jazz & Blues festival at the Rotunda.
Matt Herskowitz from Mtl playing Gerschwin. Brilliant!"
Jennifer Sibley, The Paper Merchant, Barrie

"...events like...The Barrie Jazz And Blues Festival
are just a few of the city's better-known cultural mainstays".
THE GLOBE AND MAIL

"Depuis une quinzaine d'années, cet événement annuel présente d'excellents spectacles
de musique jazz et blues. Le site extérieur se trouve à Heritage Park,
mais des spectacles ont lieu un peu partout dans la région."
petite futé - France

"With over 25 venues lined up for this incredible jazz and blues fest,
it will be easy to find events that are free."
suite101.com

"Some of the biggest ... occur during summer, when ... outdoor music festivals are huge.
The biggies include the Toronto Jazz Festival, Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound, ...
Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival, Sunfest in London, ....."
EzineArticles.com

"The Barrie Jazz And Blues Festival brings world-class music to Barrie ....
The City of Barrie recognizes the Festival's cultural and economic
impact on the city and considers it one of its Signature Events."
Arin Donnelly, Community Events Programmer, City of Barrie

 

PIANO CONCERT SERIES
"This venue has one of the best pianos I've ever played in the Toronto area.
So if you want to hear some great music in a totally acoustic
(un-amplified) environment with a great piano and great musicians,
this is a rare opportunity, and one that should be taken advantage of."
Mark Eisenman