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Getting Rrampt for Summerfolk: The Youth Discoveries article
The Gentleman’s Ride
Space, time, and the subtraction method: Ontarians release their debut album
Georgian Sound Big Band brings big sound to Harbour Nights
NakdBasics brings circular economy to Owen Sound with new Refillery Station
Growing Up a Summerfolk Kid
The Leith Summer Festival brings an indescribable energy to Leith Church
I’ve found that there’s talent everywhere if you’re willing to look. Across Grey-Bruce, there’s always another show you haven’t seen or a venue you haven’t visited. The Leith…
Fires + Feast: A Culinary Cabin Experience at ReLive Retreat
It’s surprisingly difficult to truly get away. To carve out space. To unplug from notifications, schedules, and the constant pressure to be productive. Even living in a beautiful area…
Summerfolk: the festival that feels like Owen Sound’s front yard
On the Friday of the Summerfolk Festival, after the majority of the setup is done, and when there is a moment of calm, I’ll sit at the top of the amphitheatre and look around. The Amphitheatre…
Our top five Andy Shauf songs
In preparation for the upcoming Foxwarren concert on July 5th at Meaford Hall, Rrampt is highlighting our top five Andy Shauf songs. Andy Shauf is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has been…
Peak To Shore Festival takes over The Blue Mountains in July
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again– the music scene in Southern Georgian Bay is buzzing with creative energy. Every summer, the region comes alive with concerts, festivals, and…
The rise of the cover band
As a folk singer-songwriter living and touring primarily in Canada, there are few combinations of words more recognizable than “play something we can dance to” or “play The Hip!” For years, I…
Remembering The Dark Side
Come over to The Dark Side. No, it’s not a reference to Skywalker being tempted by Darth Vader, although I do love a good Star Wars quote. It was a text I’d regularly receive in my twenties…
The Vaudevillian are Sellin’ Jelly on their latest
I’ve been through a few musical phases in my life; indie, the blues, hip-hop, rock, and country have all commanded my attention at times. Never have I been through a ragtime phase, but this…
Four Winds Music Festival takes the kitchen party outside
The first time I made my way to a music festival, I had no idea what I was in for. I was fourteen, and until that point had associated an event with the word ‘festival’ in its name with any…
What’s your favourite Meaford Hall experience?
Before I begin, I want to list my three favourite concert experiences at Meaford Hall: Great Lake Swimmers, Matt Mays, and The Strumbellas. There, done. Maybe add Joel Plaskett. Okay, now…

