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Missing Mariposa? Check out this Lightfoot performance from 1964

Iconic Orillia folk singer is among the artists featured in 'virtual stage' shows in the absence of this year's festival
NEWS RELEASE
MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL
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Since June, the Mariposa Folk Foundation has had the pleasure of presenting four different Mariposa Virtual Stage shows:

  1. Mariposa Virtual Stage, Episode 1 featuring an unearthed Gordon Lightfoot live recording from the 1964 Mariposa Folk Festival, and a contemporary performance by Dala.
  2. Mariposa Virtual Festival 2020 starring Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, This Way North, The Small Glories, OKAN and Mimi O'Bonsawin
  3. An Intimate Session With Serena Ryder
  4. Mariposa: Live at the Tranzac Club with the National Arts Centre featuring Julian Taylor and Kalyna Rakel

Thanks to our great hosts and longtime Mariposa supporters Shelagh Rogers, Treasa Levasseur and David Newland.

Did you miss any of the Mariposa Virtual Stage shows? Don’t worry, you can watch and re-watch them via our website, YouTube channel, and Facebook page. (Mariposa: Live at the Tranzac Club is only available on our Facebook page).

We also have a limited number of the 2020 compilation vinyl for sale that features 11 great tracks from artists such as Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, David Francey, Dala, Reuben and the Dark OKAN and more

To order your commemorative copy, phone the office at 705-326-3655.

Vinyl cost is $40 plus HST and shipping. Curbside pick-up is available from our Orillia office to save on shipping.

If you prefer a CD, those are available for $20, also by phoning the office.

To check out the virtual stage shows, click on the links below:
Website

YouTube Channel

Facebook Page

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