Nicole Haber performs live at Kempenfest in Barrie, Ontario. Photo By: Michael Drukarsh By: Michael Drukarsh Barrie, Ontario - Back in November of 2024 I had the opportunity to cover a charity event put on by several indie bands in support of mental health awareness. One of the stand out artists for me that night was upcoming singer/songwriter Nicole Haber. Her songs were fantastic and even more impressive was the energy she brought on stage despite, as she confessed at the time, not feeling...

Nicole Haber performs live at Kempenfest in Barrie, Ontario. Photo By: Michael Drukarsh By: Michael Drukarsh Barrie, Ontario - For those of you living in Southern Ontario and traveling north to cottage country on the long weekends, there is a good chance you are familiar with Kempenfest, Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, now in its 54th year. Running through the Civic August long weekend, Kempenfest attracts over 100,000 people each year, so getting an opportunity to play on the OLG...

Kim Mitchell performs live at Meridian Place in Barrie, Ontario. Photo By: Michael Drukarsh By: Michael Drukarsh Barrie, Ontario - Kim Mitchell Headlines Barrie Butter Tart Festival (insert Spinal Tap joke here)! But wait, it's true! And, believe me, the free outdoor concert at Meridian Place was no joke! After having to cancel a couple of previous concerts in Barrie due to weather conditions, Kim and his band, consisting of long time collaborator and friend Peter Fredette on bass and vocals,...