Zarah Calvert
Mariposa Moments: Music, Memories, and Community
I started the day off with Lance Anderson’s Gospel Tent Revival to get some spirit coursing through me. I took blues piano lessons with...
Sing-Alongs, Storms and Standouts: Mariposa Music Festival Dispatch with Zarah
I'm officially pooped. Pleasantly pooped. My cup is full, and even though I'm tired, I'm inspired to sit at my piano and write, based...
Friday night at the Mariposa Folk Festival – Zarah’s take
Wowzers. Off to a fabulous start!
I arrived at Tudhope Park, the home of the Mariposa Festival, just before dinner. I can't believe they're celebrating...
Album review – Basia’s Palace – Basia Bulat
As I prepare to head to Mariposa this coming weekend, I thought I’d get reacquainted with some of the artists and listen to a...
Dispatches from Soulshine day three (Sunday)
Another fabulous day here in Blackstock, ON. For a festival that is only three years old, these guys have it dialed.
I woke up after...
Dispatches from Soulshine day two (Saturday)
Well, today didn’t disappoint.
I arose a bit late due to the late night jam, and instead of my usual yoga or meditation routine, which...
Dispatches from Soulshine day one (Friday)
I packed up the car (literally....PACKED) with my tent, blow-up mattress (since turning 50 last week, I have officially eschewed thermarests), pillows (yes, plural)...
In conversation with Ashley Gilmore ahead of this weekend’s Soulshine Festival
I had the pleasure of recently meeting with Ashley Gilmore and chatting with her about her upcoming show at Soulshine. I remember seeing her...
Dispatches from the Hillside Festival day three (Sunday)
Slept super well after Saturday’s festivities. Too well. I slept in ‘til 8:30am, which didn’t leave a whole lotta time to get to the...
Dispatches from the Hillside Festival day two (Saturday)
1:17 p.m.: Wow! What a day! And it’s not even 2 pm.
We’re off to a rolling (and muddy) start. Fear not, I’m a child...









