In our first Uncover The Music for 2021, we chatted with Core and Casey, the founders of Tarantula Tapes.
Barrie Music
The Best of Barrie: 2020 Playlist
2020’S BEST RELEASES FROM BARRIE’S MUSIC SCENE
As we close out 2020, it’s time to look back on the killer lineup of new music we received this past year from Barrie’s talented music scene.
It was a tough year for musicians everywhere, and here in Barrie we felt the pain in the local scene. With the closing of the Foxx Lounge, and venues unable to offer live music for so many months, it was a challenging time. But, despite it all, we got a TON of kick ass tuneage from the stalwarts, plus invigorating fresh cuts from new and emerging acts.
We’ll continue to encourage that growth in 2021 by covering and promoting the 705 music scene through playlist curation like this, as well as through podcasts, weekly concert blogs, and local music news. If you’re part of the Barrie music scene, and you are performing or producing original music, we want to know! Send us stuff about new releases, performance dates and video releases and we’ll be sure to talk it up. Either through FB or email to [email protected]
And please have a look and tell us about any 2020 drops that we missed!
*We looked at doing this through Bandcamp, because so many more artists have their stuff up there. But unfortunately they don’t offer playlist options, so Spotify is the best shareable option.
The Halloween Jam List
It’s not really Halloween until you’ve ended up at an apartment party with at least one nurse and/or Heath Ledger’s Joker, and someone drunkenly yelling at the DJ to play Ghostbusters. Unfortunately, this year none of that is happening. (Another opportunity to give the finger to Covid)
But still. You can put together a bash with a killer playlist for your close bubble and roommates. There are so many options for the scariest night of the year. Eerie options. More horrifying tunes.
With that in mind, we canvassed some of Barrie’s local musicians and the gang here at Barrie Uncovered to compile the Ultimate Halloween Jam List.
It’s an eclectic list of traditional and unexpected Halloween fare. Creepy, eerie and mysterious tracks to liven up the night. Check out everyone’s Top picks and then scroll down to access the playlist!
BRANDON DAVENPORT/THE NOOLANDS
Desert Sessions – Crucifire
Goosebumps Theme
The Monster Mash
STU LYNAM/BARRIE UNCOVERED
Depeche Mode – Black Celebration
Echo & the Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
Dj Jazzy Jeff/Will Smith – A Nightmare on My Street
ERIC BOLTON/FLIGHT 97
The Menzingers – After The Party
Rancid – Fall Back Down
Of Monsters and Men – Little Talks
MEGAN STEWART & BIGFOOT’S HAND
MJ – Thriller
Bigfoot’s Hand – Down A Drink With The Devil & Runaway
BARRY LACHANCE/ BIGFOOT PORTAL CRISIS
The Noolands – Grenadine
Heavy Petter – With These Eyes
Creepshow – Sticks And Stones
IAN HENDRIE/BARRIE UNCOVERED
AC/DC – HIGHWAY TO HELL
JOSHUA DOERKSEN/THE MYSTICS
Dirty Projectors – Offspring Are Blank
July Talk – Push & Pull
Timber Timber – Demon Host
B KNOX
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins – Put a Spell on You
Paul Simon – Werewolf
Kanye West, et. al – Monster
DANIELLE Q/BARRIE UNCOVERED
This is Halloween – Nightmare Before Xmas
Spooky Scary Skeletons Dub Steb remix
Werewolves of London – Warren Zevon
MEGAN ANNE
Madison Mueller – Exhale
Gary Gordon – Ghosted
Cardinal Street – From Across The Room
Megan Anne – Stay Out All Night
AUSTIN MEYERS/CRAST
Bauhaus – Bela Lugosi’s Dead
Don’t forget to check out Uncover The Music, our podcast devoted to the local music scene.
3 Things To Try in Barrie This Weekend
October’s coming in hot; at least as far as the weather is concerned. With temps pushing well above 15 for the impending weekend, it’s a perfect excuse to get out and enjoy the sun while it’s here.
Here’s a trio of happenings this weekend to check out…
3 Things To Try in Barrie This Weekend
Open Air Dunlop
Another Saturday with traffic free streets happens in downtown Barrie. Dunlop is closed to vehicles, giving you the chance to check out the new streetscape and get a coffee or a pint at the fab downtown eateries.
You c an also enter the We Dig Downtown contest to win a $250 Lifeline E-Gift Card to the downtown businesses of your choice! Take in a self-guided historic walking tour as well as some incredible public art. Happening all day.
Live Music
The gigs, they are a happenin;.
North Country plays host to live tunes Thursday – Saturday, including country talent Rob Watts and Dean James. Over at Donaleigh’s The Week Ends take the stage on Saturday. Courtney Bowles is on the mic and guitars over at Flying Monkey’s.
You can also hit up the Common Good Cafe for Sunday morning jams. And if karaoke is more your speed, hit up Steyn House on Mapleton in the south end on Friday night.
Retro Arcade
While you’re downtown for Open Air, consider booking in to Last Level Lounge for some retro gaming. In addition to the patio being open, you can book in for an evening or in blocks of hours for $15 per person. That gives you access to free play on all the games, including the pinball machines.
Anything to add to 3 Things To Try in Barrie This Weekend? Let us know in the comments! And if you are a Barrie based business looking to expand your digital footprint through creative, hyper local content, reach out today! We will get you Uncovered!
Live Music in Barrie This Week: Sep. 14th
Gigs, Concerts and Events in Barrie
Live Music in Barrie This Week: Sep. 14th
The Common Good Cafe
Saturday – Shawn Steinhart
Sunday – Jakob Pearce
Park Place
Thursday – Memphis Mudd
Sunday – Jessica Sevier
Tangents/30 going on 13/Flight 97 @ Domes
Don’t forget; if you are a local artist playing gigs in town, we want to hear from you! Send an email to [email protected] with the deets and we’ll add your show to our weekly blog!
And be sure to check out our playlist options for more tunes from the local music scene!