Summer 2008: The 8^th year of free, outdoor concerts at Waterford’s historic Old Town Hall starts June 26 and runs to August 28. In 2001, Kim Moverley, Stephen Hogg and a few friends set out to raise awareness and funds for the restoration of the Town Hall by holding weekly concerts in front of the building. From humble beginnings with performances staged from the back of an old Dodge pickup truck, the event has grown to an 11 concert series featuring over 100 performers and artists and drawing audiences from 125-250 each Thursday evening throughout the Summer.

Click here to see the 2008 Schedule of Performers and Artists

Click here to see articles and photos from the 2006 Summer Concerts.
Click here to see articles and photos from the 2007 Summer Concerts.

Even though these concerts are presented by volunteers, the Folk Club does incur some expenses and our goal is to raise both awareness and funds for the ongoing work at the Town Hall. This year, the OTHFC is extremely grateful to our Summer Concert Series Sponsors who are generously supporting our efforts.

• Tri-County Insurance 
• The Recovery Room 
• Swazzie's 
• Waterford Electric
• Yin's Restaurant
• Deb Canada 

Fall-Winter 2008-2009: Our Sunday afternoon Open Mic sessions are held on the first Sunday of each month from October through May, OTHFC presents an Open Mic event from 2 PM to 5 PM. These informal concerts provide an opportunity for both budding and seasoned musicians, singers and songwriters to perform for the public and for other performers.

The event is not just for performers, though. The general public can enjoy a relaxed "grab bag" concert in our accoustically and architecturally superb auditorium. Admission is only $3 and kids are free. 

Old Town Hall Folk Club

Who:

• Anyone interested in the local arts and music scene.

Where:

• Waterford Town Hall auditorium stage.
• Outside stage in front of Town Hall.

What:

• Series of 10 summer concerts (June–Aug.) on the outside stage (if rain, concert can move inside to the auditorium stage or be rescheduled).
  • 2007 Lawn Concert Dates: every Thursday evening, 7-8:30 pm, from June through August. 
• Series of 8 Open Mike events typically held the first Sunday of each month (Oct.- May) from 2-5 pm.
  • 2007-2008 Open Mic Dates: October 7, November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4.

Why:

• To continue to raise funds for the operating costs of the Old Town Hall.
• To provide a forum for local musicians – budding and seasoned – to hone their craft.
• To provide a venue for visual artists to display their creations.
• To encourage other artistic expressions i.e. story telling, poetry recitation, visual arts.
• To enhance Waterford’s growing reputation as a community that recognizes and promotes local arts and culture.

How are funds raised:

• Donations are solicited at the summer concerts. Draws are held for art work donated by artists displaying their works. Sale of refreshments.
• Admission fee of $3 for admission to Open Mike concerts. 50/50 draws. Sale of refreshments.
• Performers enter Open Mike free of charge as they are providing the entertainment and form the talent pool that performs gratis at the summer concerts.
• Spin-off hall rental by folk club participants for CD releases and other concerts.
• Sponsorships.
• 1 or 2 concerts/year of local talent with $10 admission fee.
• Sale of OTHA CDs: Hobo Stew, Hobo Too and 2004 Summer Concerts.
• Sale of performers CDs: $2 commission.

How is it promoted)

• Posters – local businesses, area music stores
• Community calendar: Reformer Times, Port Dover Maple Leaf
• Norfolk ArtsCo newsletter
• Expositor Showcase

How is it operated:

• Volunteer support in set-up, tear-down and concession sales.
• Sound system and operation of supplied at no charge.

Contacts:

Kim Moverley - 519-443-4390
Jim Elve - 519-443-8085
otha@oldtownhall.org
Contact Form 

Open Mic Concerts

Everyone Welcome

Adult Admission - $3
Kids - FREE
Performers - FREE

Sunday Afternoon Family Fun

2 PM - 5 PM - Come and go as you please. Latecomers and early-goers welcome.

Refreshments Available

Bring an instrument, sing a song or just come and enjoy a great grab bag of local talent.