MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Spring 2018

32 ML BLUE SPRING 2018 Jozo’s The music-loving, accordion-playing founder of Blue Mountain, Jozo Weider, would be stoked to see the talent line-up at the après watering hole that shares his name. Located in the Blue Mountain Inn, Jozo’s is well known for its friendly party atmosphere and revolving door of musical acts. Mondays are Open Mic Night with Craig Smith, Wednesday night is Staff Night where DJ Wayde is a staple. Thursday is Local Nite, cycling acts like Coyote Kids, Drew Wright, and Excellerator. Each Friday and Saturday night also features live tunes. bluemountain.ca Bullwheel Pub The only après location at the South Lodge, the Bullwheel is the premier spot to sample Blue’s own Smart Alec Ale and take in a killer live show on Thursday and Saturday nights. Recent acts include Honeymoon Phase, Hubbards Hustlers, and Red Velvet. bluemountain.ca Blue Mountain Village Plaza Blue's Village Plaza boasts its own outdoor stage, hosting a non-stop cycle of free live music events all year long. Catch Bamtastic Drumming and fireside jams with guitar virtuoso Jayden Grahlman mid-week, while Sunday nights in July and August, the Summit Band with special guests will tear up the Plaza. New this year: Opera Under The Stars, July 18; Tapestry, A Carole King Songbook, August 1; and The Last Waltz Tribute, August 15. And the Peak To Shore Festival returns at most of the Village's live music venues from July 4-8, with Montreal electro-soul/hip hop act Busty and the Bass headlining. And Colin James is headlining Guitar Trail on September 8. bluemountainvillage.ca/events Bruce Wine Bar Thornbury’s Bruce Wine Bar is well known as a hotspot for hipster food, rare wines and top local tunes—with a diehard following that packs the place every week. Every Wednesday night is open mic night hosted by Drew McIvor and friends, and each Friday evening also packs a live gig. In April you can catch Ambre McLean (6th), Richard Henderson (13th), and Tragedy Ann (20 th ). brucewinebar.ca CROW Bar & Variety Residing in the former Casbah building in downtown Collingwood, CROW has already cemented itself as the place to be for live music in the Blue Mountains and beyond. It’s a true force of nature, packing the house for beloved acts including Danny Michel, Tom Wilson, Skye Wallace, the Honeyrunners, The Quickshifters, The Vaudevillian, and Freeman Dre. This April catch Stephen Fearing (24th), and the Sinners Choir (28th). In May, plan to attend Berman Billings Duo (4th), Pat Robitaille Record Release party (11th), The Marwills (12th), and Sam Tudor (25th). On Thursday nights, catch Craig Smith’s travelling open mic show at 9pm. crowvariety.ca Gibson & Co A hidden gem in the heart of Collingwood, Gibson & Co. is a killer spot to enjoy a local pint, a dram, or a lead shot of good old fashioned caffeine. Differentiating themselves from the standard live music act and night on the town, they’ve introduced a vinyl night each and every Tuesday evening at 7pm. Patrons are invited to show up with their favourite records and find a slot in the line-up to share crackly tunes and good cheer. gibsonandcompany.ca Heartwood Concert Hall The undisputed champion of culture and live music in Owen Sound, Heartwood Concert Hall is a vibrant downtown institution well known for eclectic bookings putting this port town on the musical map. Upcoming shows include The Human Rights (April 21), Morgan X Barrie featuring Tyler Beckett (May 11), The Sadies with special guest Beams (May 12), and Steve Poltz (May 31). And the bi-monthly open mic night (1st and 15th) is second to none. heartwoodhall.ca ABOVE T he Commodores play Blue Mountain Village. COURTESY BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORTS BOTTOM RIGHT Singer-songwriter Drew McIvor hosts Open Mic, Bruce Wine Bar,Thornbury. COLIN FOX