MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Spring 2018

SPRING 2018 ML BLUE 31 The Barn Co-Op A repurposed barn beside Highway 26 between Thornbury and Meaford, the Barn Co-operative network is dedicated to providing organic, non- GMO, and local food to the community. They also know how to put on a great show. Each Sunday features a open mic and brunch, with the chance to hear everything from singer-songwriter acoustic jams to spoken word poetry. The Co-op also hosts songwriting circles, and occasional concerts as well—“hillbilly jazzers” The Wolfgang Brothers played in March. thebarncoop.ca Huron Club A traditional public house in downtown Collingwood serving up fresh and local fare, the Huron Club also sources epic live music to the barroom every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. You can find the likes of Derek McLean, The Campfire Poets Duo, Chris Scerri, Sydney Riley, Dave Russell, Graham Playford, Pat Maloney, and the Shipyard Kitchen Party. thehuronclub.ca Meaford Hall Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre is a landmark cultural destination dedicated to showmanship and huge musical talent. Some notable acts that have graced the stage include Tanya Tagaq, Dan Mangan, Bahamas, Sarah Harmer, Cowboy Junkies, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Ron Sexsmith, Ashley MacIsaac, Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, Whitehorse, Chantal Kreviazuk, and many more. meafordhall.ca The Corner Cafe & Grill This friendly meeting and eating place in the lovingly restored 1880 redbrick building, literally a cornerstone of downtown Thornbury, hosts many musical acts. Wednesday through Sunday catch talent including Rumblebees, Rob Elder Trio, and Black Belt Jones, plus a Jamboree Night Open Mic every Thursday with David J. Russell. cornercafegrill.ca Kaytoo Blue Mountain Village’s Millpond-side resto packs a serious punch as a fantastic spot to bask in the quintessential Canadian experience. Bring on the fireside or patio loungin’, regionally renowned DJ sets, and well-priced PBRs . kaytoo.ca MJ Byrne’s Irish Pub Owned and operated by genuine Irish folk with real Irish accents, this pub’s warm Blue Mountain Village atmosphere will have you unwinding with one of 28 draft beers from around the world, forgetting that you are very far from St. James’ Gate Dublin, home of Guinness and U2. With live music every night, it’s the best place around to chill, Village style. mjbyrnes.com ABOVE Danny Michel with special guest SkyeWallace,CROW Bar &Variety,Collingwood. JOHN FEARNALL BOTTOM RIGHT The Tragically Hip at The New Farm, Creemore, summer 2015. GLEN HARRIS