Mary-Florence
March 2011

Latest happenings

Grandkids warming up

Grandkids warming up

Grandkids getting the 'bug'!

Grandkids getting the 'bug'!

Rememberance Day Service with Michael on Bass guitar

Rememberance Day Service with Michael on Bass guitar

Marching with the A.N.A.F. Colour Guard in the Rememberance Day Parade

Marching with the A.N.A.F. Colour Guard in the Rememberance Day Parade

Christmas Pageant

Christmas Pageant

Open Folk Stage, Barrie

Open Folk Stage, Barrie

Open Folk Stage, Barrie

Open Folk Stage, Barrie

Recording my next CD with guest artist, Heather Dale

Recording my next CD with guest artist, Heather Dale

Heather adding some vocal harmony to a CD track.

Heather adding some vocal harmony to a CD track.

co-osting a radio show with Neil Anthony at KICX FM Orillia

co-osting a radio show with Neil Anthony at KICX FM Orillia

Need longer arms to see the script!

Need longer arms to see the script!

Thanks Neil, and all the kind folks at KICX FM, Orillia!

Thanks Neil, and all the kind folks at KICX FM, Orillia!

Mary-Florence & Friends...April 2010

April 18, 2010 - with George Hamilton IV & Aaron Solomon

At Barrie's Downtown Theatre for the Arts

At Barrie's Downtown Theatre for the Arts

Beautiful cake presented by CHEZ BARRIE BAKERY in Honour of George IV's 50 years with the Grand Ole Opry.

Beautiful cake presented by CHEZ BARRIE BAKERY in Honour of George IV's 50 years with the Grand Ole Opry.

George with his presentation Carparelli Guitar and Celebration cake from Chez Barrie.

George with his presentation Carparelli Guitar and Celebration cake from Chez Barrie.

Photo with THE CAKE,  and Aaron Solomon, Mary-Florence Bartley and George Hamilton IV.

Photo with THE CAKE, and Aaron Solomon, Mary-Florence Bartley and George Hamilton IV.

Aaron Solomon, Mary-Florence, and George Hamilton IV

Aaron Solomon, Mary-Florence, and George Hamilton IV

Beautiful Carparelli Guitar "Scarborough 9" presentd to George IV in honour of his 50th year as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Beautiful Carparelli Guitar "Scarborough 9" presentd to George IV in honour of his 50th year as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Aaron, Mary-Flo and George wow the crowd at Barrie's Downtown Theatre for the Arts

Aaron, Mary-Flo and George wow the crowd at Barrie's Downtown Theatre for the Arts

Michael Bartley, Aaron Solomon, George IV, Mary-Flo, Judy Cooke, and Gus Pike.

Michael Bartley, Aaron Solomon, George IV, Mary-Flo, Judy Cooke, and Gus Pike.

The 'All Strung Out Band' with Aaron Solomon.

The 'All Strung Out Band' with Aaron Solomon.

Aron on Fiddle, MaryFlo on spoons and singing harmony with George IV on "Life's Like a Mountain Railroad'.

Aron on Fiddle, MaryFlo on spoons and singing harmony with George IV on "Life's Like a Mountain Railroad'.

Judy Cooke singing her original song, "I can't Love You At All'.

Judy Cooke singing her original song, "I can't Love You At All'.

Mary-Flo doing what she loves.

Mary-Flo doing what she loves.

George and Mary-Flo exchanging quips on stage.

George and Mary-Flo exchanging quips on stage.

George IV crooning  "Canadian Pacific'

George IV crooning "Canadian Pacific'

Mary-Florence and Friends...with George Hamilton IV

George with his vest given to him in appreciation by Habitat for Humanity Huronia.

George with his vest given to him in appreciation by Habitat for Humanity Huronia.

Singing 'Abilene' to a delighted audience.

Singing 'Abilene' to a delighted audience.

Talking with the audience between songs. A real treat.

Talking with the audience between songs. A real treat.

...ever the story-teller.

...ever the story-teller.

Old friends and new: Mary-Florence Bartley, Victoria Harrington, Billy Roy Murnaghan, George Hamilton IV, Reg Benoit

Old friends and new: Mary-Florence Bartley, Victoria Harrington, Billy Roy Murnaghan, George Hamilton IV, Reg Benoit

Nanna and Victoria do a duet together.

Nanna and Victoria do a duet together.

A few laughs after the concert

A few laughs after the concert

George autographing Mary-Florence's guitar

George autographing Mary-Florence's guitar

At another concert on Monday night, Mary-Florence sings and plays her native American flute to an appreciative audience in Wyebridge, Ontario.

At another concert on Monday night, Mary-Florence sings and plays her native American flute to an appreciative audience in Wyebridge, Ontario.

...friends forever.

...friends forever.

George wows the crowd in Wyebridge, Ontario

George wows the crowd in Wyebridge, Ontario

COPE Dogs Gala

C.O.P.E. Service Dogs

Mary-florence MCing 2008 Annual C.O.P.E. Service Dogs Fundraising Gala.  
www.copedogs.org

Mary-florence MCing 2008 Annual C.O.P.E. Service Dogs Fundraising Gala. 
www.copedogs.org

Recent photos

Auction Barn Country Jamboree

Singing harmony with Reg Benoit and Will Murray

Singing harmony with Reg Benoit and Will Murray

Singing an old Gospel favorite, 'Had It Not Been' on the Sunday Gospel show at the Auction Barn Country Jamboree in Colbourne, Ontario.

Singing an old Gospel favorite, 'Had It Not Been' on the Sunday Gospel show at the Auction Barn Country Jamboree in Colbourne, Ontario.

Singing  'Grandpa' in a duet with my friend, Reg Benoit.

Singing  'Grandpa' in a duet with my friend, Reg Benoit.

Everyone singing the finale on the Gospel show, 'He's Got the Whole World'.

Everyone singing the finale on the Gospel show, 'He's Got the Whole World'.

'Photo op' of the Gospel 'Gang' after the show.

'Photo op' of the Gospel 'Gang' after the show.

Mapleaf Country Jubilee August 2007

Music under the big top. All the comforts of home. The Mapleleaf Country Jubilee is an annual event held at Sentimental Journey in Baldwin Ontario.

Music under the big top. All the comforts of home. The Mapleleaf Country Jubilee is an annual event held at Sentimental Journey in Baldwin Ontario.

My friend Reg Benoit leading the Gospel show...playing his guitar, singing and having lots of laughs.

My friend Reg Benoit leading the Gospel show...playing his guitar, singing and having lots of laughs.

A great venue, perfect weather, terrific music.

A great venue, perfect weather, terrific music.

Mary-Flo singing one of the old gospel classics..

Mary-Flo singing one of the old gospel classics..

Victoria Park, Lindsay August 2007

Sunday Concert with Chef Adams and friends at  Victoria Centennial Park, Lindsay, Ontario.

Sunday Concert with Chef Adams and friends at  Victoria Centennial Park, Lindsay, Ontario.

Classic Country Music Reunion 2007

Jammin' in the afternoon at the 'Watering Hole'.

Jammin' in the afternoon at the 'Watering Hole'.

Singing "Hold Fast" on the CCMR Sunday Gospel Show.

Singing "Hold Fast" on the CCMR Sunday Gospel Show.

Getting an autograph and swapping CD's with the legendary Gordy Tapp.

Getting an autograph and swapping CD's with the legendary Gordy Tapp.

Saturday morning concert at Fraser Park, downtown Trenton, Ontario.

Saturday morning concert at Fraser Park, downtown Trenton, Ontario.

Singing harmony for Ron Nagle on the CCMR Gospel stage.

Singing harmony for Ron Nagle on the CCMR Gospel stage.

Nashville, May 2007

Mary-Flo & George Hamilton IV sing 'Amazing Grace'.

Mary-Flo & George Hamilton IV sing 'Amazing Grace'.

Mary-Flo & Connie Smith chatting backstage at the 'Opry'

Mary-Flo & Connie Smith chatting backstage at the 'Opry'

Performing at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee.

Performing at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee.

Hugs and best wishes from the legendary Mel Tillis.

Hugs and best wishes from the legendary Mel Tillis.

Mary-Flo 'gifts' her good friend George Hamilton IV with a hand-made native drum in his dressing room prior to his performance at the 'Opry'.

Mary-Flo 'gifts' her good friend George Hamilton IV with a hand-made native drum in his dressing room prior to his performance at the 'Opry'.

In 2006, while on tour in central Ontario, country music legend, George Hamilton IV heard my CD and invited me to open for him and sing a duet with him at his performance in Barrie.  Since then, George made arrangements for me to sing at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville. 

More Photos!

An outdoor concert in Bracebridge, Ontario. In full Native regalia and playing the Native American Flute.

An outdoor concert in Bracebridge, Ontario. In full Native regalia and playing the Native American Flute.

Winning the title, 'Senior Idol' with the Native American Flute and singing, 'Colors Of The Wind' A'Capella in full Native regalia.

Winning the title, 'Senior Idol' with the Native American Flute and singing, 'Colors Of The Wind' A'Capella in full Native regalia.

Hard at work in the recording studio with my niece Karen who sings lead on 'You Are My Sunshine'.

Hard at work in the recording studio with my niece Karen who sings lead on 'You Are My Sunshine'.

Sharing a quiet moment with whispering Bill Anderson backstage at the 'Opry'.

Sharing a quiet moment with whispering Bill Anderson backstage at the 'Opry'.

Ernest Tubb's Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville Tennessee. Home of the Cowboy Church and Midnite Jamboree.

Ernest Tubb's Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville Tennessee. Home of the Cowboy Church and Midnite Jamboree.

"We Will Meet Again" - play video
Mary-florence sings George Hamilton V song written for his Grandfather and recorded by Geo.IV and Geo.V.

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