Basher Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 [blurb]First ever concert at Burl's Creek, just north of Barrie on the August long weekend. http://www.burlscreekconcerts.com/ Jack Johnson, the Hawaiian-born musician, filmmaker and surfer will perform the inaugural concert at Burl's Creek Park on Sunday August 3, in support of his worldwide #1 record, Sleep Through the Static. As part of this year's most hotly anticipated tour, Jack Johnson fans will get the chance to experience him live in a beautiful outdoor setting just north of Barrie, Ontario. Conveniently located off Highway 11, just 15 minutes north of Park Place (the former Molson Park), Burl's Creek Park offers free parking as well as camping options for this long weekend event. [/blurb] Jack Johnson and his crew are passionately committed to greening every aspect of this tour in order to minimize environmental impact. Burl's Creek Park and event promoter Live Nation are joining in these efforts to create what we believe will be the greenest major music event ever produced in Canada. For more info on what we're doing and how you can participate, go to our Go Green page. In addition, Jack Johnson, in partnership with non-profits worldwide, is launching All At Once, a dynamic new interactive community, which empowers fans to take action toward a healthier community and planet - based on the concept that individual action, multiplied by millions, creates global change. Click on the All At Once graphic below to get more info, or go to www.AllAtOnce.org Tickets for the show go on sale on March 15th at 10am, and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.ca, charged by phone at 416-870-8000, or bought in person at any Ticketmaster outlet, or at the Rotate This and Sonic Temple record shops in Toronto. For more information about the tour go to www.jackjohnsonmusic.com - we look forward to seeing you on August 3 at Burl's Creek Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Looks like there will be midnight performances for those camping:Dates and timesCome enjoy the clean air, star-filled sky and spacious green lands over the Simcoe Day long weekend in the gateway to "Cottage Country". Camping sites at the Burl's Creek Park grounds are available on the evenings of Saturday Aug. 2 and Sunday Aug. 3, exclusively for guests who have a pre-purchased ticket to the Jack Johnson concert. Camping Ticket InfoCamping tickets are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.ca, at any Ticketmaster outlet or by calling 416.870.8000. Camping tickets are not available at the venue and must be bought before July 18, 2008. Camping for two nights – Aug. 2 & Aug. 3, 2008 – $75/vehicle Camping for one night – Aug. 3, 2008 only – $45/vehicle Camping tickets do not include admittance to the concert. If you are camping Saturday Aug. 2, 2008 you will be required to purchase the two–night ticket and stay for two nights. One camping ticket is required per vehicle, not per person in that vehicle. Each camping ticket represents a single campsite. Camping lots are open for check-in from 12:00pm on Saturday, August 2 until 2:00 am on Sunday, August 3, and re-open at 11:00am on Sunday August 3. The camping lots close at 11:00am on Monday, August 4. All campers must leave by this time. What to bring to Camping AreasOutside food and drink is permitted Midnight entertainment on both nights! (Times and performers to be announced in coming weeks) Food vendors with a wide variety of menu items Licensed area for 19+ campers (Reminder: bring your government issued photo ID. All patrons entering a licensed area will be checked for ID) Portable washroom facilities Hand wash stations Shower facilities (no charge for use of showers) First aid medical location Site lights throughout camping area Communal fire pits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hendershot Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 It's about time they started to use Burl's Creek for concerts. I always thought it would be a good venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Pretty good deal for camping, at $45 per car for two nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I used to go there with my family growing up all the time, I actually remember seeing a pink floyd tribute band there when I was about 15, the camping is tree'd but if the concert is where I think it is, its a big flat empty field. This might be a great first concert for my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allison Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Also with Rogue Wave and Neil Halstead.[color:purple]YayThe owners's REALLY want the site to be used regularly for this kind of event...being "green" is a big concern.For CMTF/Frontier Town goers...if you remember Ezzy (Ezra...huge...friendliest man alive) with the big trailer to the right as you came in..his family runs Burl's Creek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Guy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well this is a pleasant suprise. Yes I am one of the few on here that actually enjoys JJ's mellowness. Let the trashing begin.This will be a great show to bring the Ethio twins to. Looking forward to it their first concert experience as well with no border to deal with yee friggin hah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Irie Guy - I'm with you. I enjoy JJ too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I like to listen to him from time to time, but I stopped attending his shows in about 2005 when it became a Beatles like scream fest. I bet this would be a much better vibe, and I am thinking about going....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Of course, almost everyone has to drive on a major highway to get to the venue, so that isn't too green. How about having the concert in the afternoon and not use lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 How about having the concert in the afternoon and not use lights? Jaimoe, did you by any chance visit the Go Green section of the website, to see what they are doing to "Green" the event?"This event is bullfrogpowered with 100% green electricity."They will also be arranging public transportation from Toronto and York Region.AND, they are purchasing carbon offsetting credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I think this could be a big hit since there isn't a whole lot to go to in Ontario. Aside from the low-key Come Together, I can't think of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 surely you're joking bouche - there isn't anything to do in ontario? is that what you're saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 [color:purple]Yeah, nothing to do on a long weekend in the summer in Ontario. Sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 That's only about 4 1/2 hrs from Ottawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I assume no plastic bottles (i.e. for water) and/or pop cans will be sold on the site? What's the recyling policy (which isn't the best form of enviro-friendly method)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 surely you're joking bouche - there isn't anything to do in ontario? is that what you're saying?sorry. what music/camping festivals have I forgotten about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I assume no plastic bottles (i.e. for water) and/or pop cans will be sold on the site? What's the recyling policy (which isn't the best form of enviro-friendly method)? Jaimoe, why don't you visit the Go Green section of their website to find these answers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balogna pogna Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Here's a chance to take our girlfriends camping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allison Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Of course, almost everyone has to drive on a major highway to get to the venue, so that isn't too green. How about having the concert in the afternoon and not use lights? That argument can arrive at that we should all go no where because it isn't eco friendly.Which is ridiculous.Question how,when and why you are going somewhere sure...and make changes of course.But don't go?Not much of a solution.The greening of this event is pretty standard...and pretty corporate..buy bullfrog and pay for everthing else through offsets without really changing the habits of the consumer attending.As far as water bottles go Jaimoe..it does say bring one and there will be free water refills.Recycling and sorting the waste doesn't make it piously green either...I'd be shocked to find they had instituted any stringent measures for foood vendors about disposables at a minimum...and ideally, about the actual food they serve.Food services cause an amazing amount of waste at a festival.But it is a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) sorry. what music/camping festivals have I forgotten about?Here's some off the top of my head.Mariposa Folk FestivalLose Your ShoesCanterbury Folk FestivalHillside FestivalTottenham Bluegrass FestivalFolk & bluegrass festivals are huge in Ontario, too many to list or remember.And if you step away from the whole jamband/folk/bluegrass scene, the list would be even larger.. Edited March 4, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Lose Yer ShoesWEMFCTMFTottenham Bluegrass FestWolfe Island MFHillside FestMariposa Folk FestAnd many many others........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Indeed it is a start Allison. I'm not saying to not go - although I wouldn't be caught dead at a Jack Johnson show - but realistically, how many people will pack their camping gear on public transit based in Toronto? Even those not camping will drive, but I do like that the website is suggesting options. I realize camping with concerts makes for an appealing summer weekend excursion, but commuting to Barrie using public transit can be a nightmare even for green-thinking people like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I think it would be better if you stayed in Toronto with your A/C cranked anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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