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CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Barrie's Troubadour Festival brings unforgettable talent to downtown core
The Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series was back, in Barrie, Ont. and the emerging artist showcase proved the weather wasn't the only source of heat downtown on Aug., 16, 2025. (CTV News/Luke Simard) The Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series was back this weekend, and the emerging artist showcase proved the weather wasn't the only source of heat downtown. 17-year-old local sensation Tia Nova and her band kicked things off and kept the momentum rolling through her set. Nova said she appreciated the crowd getting on their feet for her. 'The crowd reacting and feeding off it definitely has, like, a lot of impact on how much energy I put into it on the stage,' said Nova. 'I see some fans with my name in the crowd, and that was really fun, but really, performing for me is just something I'm really passionate about.' Tia Nova 17-year-old local sensation Tia Nova and her band kicked things off and kept the momentum rolling through her set in Barrie, Ont. on Aug., 16, 2025. (CTV News/Luke Simard) Smokey and the Bones keep things moving with their style of rock music. Lead singer Logan Schmidt could not believe how great the crowd was. 'Great audience, like everyone from Barrie is so great and coming out to support local music at the Troubadour; it is special that we have this event here where we can see local bands and other great big bands from Canada also,' said Schmidt. Smokey and the Bones Smokey and the Bones keeping things moving with their style of rock music in Barrie, Ont. on Aug., 16, 2025. (CTV News/Luke Simard) Ritch Mitchell and his band are telling his personal story through his music. 'That's the goal of the music right now: writing about hope,' said Mitchell. 'I've been through a lot of ups and downs in my life, and I've hit rock bottom, maybe lower, and when you connect with somebody and you allow them to take that experience with them, it means a whole lot.' Hawksley Workman was the featured artist and spent most of the night listening in the audience, giving high praise to the talent Barrie has to offer. Everybody I heard was unbelievable,' said Workman. 'I even saw some kids there. And I could probably push that kid, put him in my band; there's some real hot shots, some good work being done.' Ritch Mitchell Ritch Mitchell and his band telling his personal story through his music in Barrie, Ont., on Aug., 16, 2025. (CTV News/Luke Simard) The Juno Award winner sang the night away with the crowd. 'I'm a lucky guy. It's a real blessing to do this, and it's a blessing to be able to share the stage with this,' said Workman. 'They're local people, and they're still, like, extremely talented, and everybody I've met in all these bands like the camaraderie backstage.' The last edition of the Troubadour Festival this summer will take place Sept., 6 with another local artist showcase featuring Dayna Reid before country music star Brett Kissel takes the stage with his dynamic presence.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Third edition of Troubadour Summer Concert Series underway
Crowds got their seats early in downtown Barrie for the the Troubadour Festival summer Concert Series. (CTV NEWS) Here is what to expect at the Troubadour Festival summer Concert Series underway Saturday. The sun is out and Dunlop Street is closed for 'Eats on the Streets' as Hawksley Workman is ready to rock out for the third edition of this summers Troubadour Festival. Dunlop Street will be closed throughout the night while the food festival 'Eats on the Streets' returns. The emerging artist showcase will once again shake Meridian Place starting at 6 p.m. Tia Nova, Smokey and the Bones, Ritch Mitchell are all ready to perform, setting the stage for Hawksley Workman and his band. Workman is a multiple Juno Award winner and has released more than 15 albums. In an interview with CTV News earlier in the week, Workman said fans can expect some classic songs with his style of writing. 'They're a little bit kooky, but still pretty straight forward. I mean, I have a wide vocal range and I like to sing really high, I like to sing really low,' said Workman. 'The lyrics are a bit absurd, a bit kooky. Some are a bit serious.' Hawksley Workman is expected to take the stage around 8 p.m. CTV Barrie, Pure Country 106, BOUNCE 104.1, and the Downtown Barrie BIA are excited to present the Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series– a four-part celebration of live music with star-studded performances at Meridian Place.
CTV News
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Barrie's Troubadour Festival ready to light up the night on Saturday
The Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series draws thousands to downtown Barrie, Ont., on June 14, 2025, for headliner Canadian country artist Dean Brody. Not even the rain could dampen spirits at the last edition of the Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series, headlined by The 99s. The festival returns to Meridian Place on Saturday, headlined by Hawksley Workman. An emerging artist showcase will also set the stage for the multi-Juno award winner. At just 17 years old, Tia Nova is one of Barrie's youngest emerging artists, ready to light up the stage with her pop-rock sound. 'That's where I've grown up, and I've been working so hard doing smaller gigs,' said Nova. 'So, to jump right onto the Meridian stage, that's pretty big for me, and I can't wait to show Barrie what I've got.' Nova added she is ready to inspire the next generation of musicians. 'My message to anyone younger than me or my age or at any age is to just do what you do, do what you love,' said Nova. Success is truly doing something that you feel passionate about, and you will feel successful reaching your goals.' Troubadour Festival June 14 Thousands gather in downtown Barrie, Ont., at Meridian Place on Sat., June 14, 2025, for the Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series kick off with country music artist Dean Brody headlining. Smokey and the Bones will then follow Nova with their genre of music. Logan Schmidt is the lead vocalist and plays the guitar and said the band can't wait for the opportunity to engage with the crowd. 'I like to keep everyone on their toes, including our own band, so we're going to try not always to have a clear direction of where the music's going and sort of leave it up to interpretation,' said Schmidt. 'Where you can share the moment with the crowd and everyone can sort of be present at the moment.' Setting the stage for Ritch Mitchell and his band, ready to keep the crowd rocking with a mix of genres all in one show. Hawksley Workman Hawksley Workman. 'We have a lot of high-energy songs that are a mix between kind of pop punk, country, and rock. We're doing some stuff, some musical genres that people don't normally associate,' said Mitchell. 'They go hand in hand together, so a lot of high-energy, hooky, catchy, feel-good music.' Mitchell has taken time off from his full-time job, pursuing music in the process. 'I've been off the job for about three years now with some PTSD and mental health problems, and I am writing about my life,' said Mitchell. 'I'm writing about hope. I'm writing about the ability to overcome the odds, so I hope that somebody comes out, hears the music, and says, 'You know, I've been in that situation, or I'm in that situation. You know, there is hope out there, and things will get better.' Finishing off the night will be Hawksley Workman and his band. Workman is a multiple Juno Award winner and has released more than 15 albums. Workman said fans can expect some classic songs of his style of writing. Troubadour Festival June 14 Thousands gather in downtown Barrie, Ont., at Meridian Place on Sat., June 14, 2025, for the Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series kick off with country music artist Dean Brody headlining. 'They're a little bit kooky, but still pretty straightforward. I mean, I have a wide vocal range and I like to sing really high, I like to sing really low,' said Workman. 'The lyrics are a bit absurd, a bit kooky. Some are a bit serious.' Offering timeless advice for musicians and artists just finding their feet. 'At the end of the day, you're going to be able to sell the idea of yourself, your feelings, your instincts for songwriting and performance, that stuff, and if it can come from you in an authentic way, there's just absolutely no denying it,' said Workman. Eats on the Streets will take over Open Air Dunlop starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug., 16, with the local opener showcase beginning at 6 p.m.
