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Winterfolk Roots and Blues

Winterfolk Roots and Blues

MUSIC MUSIC FEATURE Winterfolk XII By SARAH GREENE WINTERFOLK XII featuring JACK DE KEYZER, LYNN MILES, RON HYNES, TONY QUARRINGTON, SWAMPERELLA, DINAH THORPE and more, at various venues, Friday to Sunday (February 14-16)....

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Brian Gladstone Interview, from James McGee

Brian Gladstone Interview, from James McGee

Brian Gladstone Interview Had a chance last week (on a snowy afternoon no less) to sit down with Brian Gladstone and discuss the upcoming Winterfolk Festival. Now in its 12th year the festival features a wide range of...

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Copy of Meeting Notes

Copy of Meeting Notes

Winterfolk Meeting Notes Feb 2, 2014 TO DO PERSON RESPONSIBLE Brian to contact John at Black Swan and ensure he is OK with Lindsey using 3rd floor room for counts, and storing cash in his safe. Brian Get $150 float for cash...

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MC NOTES

MC NOTES

READ THE FOLLOWING at About 8 MINUTES BEFORE THE HOUR, BETWEEN ARTISTS DURING SET UP. WHEN THE ARTIST IS SET UP AND READY TO GO, THEN INTRODUCE THE ARTIST / AND READ THEIR BIO. MC SCRIPT Good afternoon/evening. Welcome to...

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WF XII Artist Quick Bios

  Andy Griffiths is a passionate folkin'-rock singer/songwriter known for his fun energetic performances and catchy tunes.  He is thrilled to be part of the WINTERFOLK family again this year!   Anne Walker,...

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Lori Cullen

Lori Cullen

With 7 recordings under her name this unique singer has an honest and heartfelt connection to the songs she performs. Juno Nominated Folk and Jazz Singer/Songwriter. This juno nominated singer never relies on clichés, never...

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Video Clips

Video Clips

Videos courtesy of Glen Hornblast            Download Video Clips (Dropbox) Julian Taylor 15 Seconds    Julian Taylor 30 Seconds      Mr. Rick 15 Seconds    Mr. Rick 30 Seconds Sample View...

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JoJo Worthington

JoJo Worthington

This pink headed chick is going to blow your brains to smithereens with her infectiously catchy tunes and whimsical loops! Winner of Best Folk and Best Song at Toronto Independent Music Awards New CD Released January 15th...

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TONY QUARRINGTON

Veteran musician Tony Quarrington has been a formidable and thriving presence on the Toronto music scene for more than 40 years. He first appeared at the Mariposa Folk Festival in 1966, and played at many renowned Yorkville...

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The Spirit of Yorkville

The Spirit of Yorkville: The voice of a generation This stage will honour some of the legends of the Yorkville era of music in Toronto. Presented by The Spirit Of Yorkville, a loose coalition of former “Yorkville village”...

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Where Have All The Folksongs Gone?

Where Have All The Folksongs Gone? An audience sing-along hosted by Sue and Dwight   The legendary folk revival of the '60s happened 50 years ago, but the songs of hope and social justice that defined the era still...

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Honouring Our Own CelebratesTony Quarrington

Honouring Our Own CelebratesTony Quarrington

9,000 Gigs + 40 Albums + 1 Juno = 10,000 Memories    Veteran musician Tony Quarrington has been a formidable and thriving presence on the Toronto music scene for more than 40 years. He first appeared at the Mariposa Folk...

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Where Have All the Folk Songs Gone?

Where Have All the Folk Songs Gone?

An audience sing-a-long hosted by Sue and Dwight The legendary folk revival of the '60s happened 50 years ago, but the songs of hope and social justice that defined the era still resonate today. Sue and Dwight, Michelle...

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The Spirit of Yorkville

The Spirit of Yorkville

The Voice of a Generation Honouring some of the legends of the Yorkville era of music in Toronto. Presented by The Spirit Of Yorkville, a loose coalition of former “village” denizens and habituées, the show will feature...

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Jack de Keyzer

Jack de Keyzer

  Jack de Keyzer is a 2 X Juno (Canada's Grammy) and 7X Maple Blues award winning artist, blues guitarist, singer, song writer and producer and one of the finest blues guitarists on the scene  today. 2 X Juno...

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Early-Bird Tickets Now On Sale

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW! WINTERFOLK XII BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 14-16, 2014 SPECIAL PRICING UNTIL CHRISTMAS! VENUES ANNOUNCED www.winterfolk.com TORONTO – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19,...

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Seneca College Independent Music Presents

Seneca College Independent Music Presents

If you've seen 'Seneca College Independent Music presents' at earlier Winterfolks you'll know how much talent there is in that programme. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. The Independent Music Production Program at...

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Song Town Presents

Song Town Presents

SongTown is a multi-faceted music company involved in the discovery and promotion of artists, event co-ordination, CD production and music publishing Produced 4 songwriter compilation CD's with #5 slated for the fall 2014...

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WF Sneak Preview Shows

WF Sneak Preview Shows

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! Winterfolk XII Sneak Preview Showcases – Nov 30TH @ The Moonshine Café, Oakville  / Dec 7TH @ The Freetimes Café, Toronto   WHO: FEATURING: Rick Taylor, Soozi Schlanger, Ginger St. James, Tony...

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About Winterfolk

About Winterfolk Winterfolk is an all-ages, urban blues and roots festival held annually in February and is situated in downtown Toronto. This winter festival emulates multi-stage rural summer festivals and has more than...

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Announcing Winterfolk XIV

Announcing Winterfolk XIV

February 12 - 14, 2014 The festival will be presenting over 150 artists in 5 venues for 3 days of Blues and Roots music. Festival Dates are Feb 14-16,3014 at the Delta Eaton Hotel in downtown Toronto, Canada.

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Enter – Fingerstyle Guitar Competition

Enter – Fingerstyle Guitar Competition

Winterfolk Fingerstyle Guitar Competition Date and Time February 16, 2014. 1:00 PM Start. Room to be advised. Prizes First Prize $500.00, Second Price $250.00, Third Prize $125.00 Apply Send an email to info@winterfolk.com...

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Benefit Concert For ArtsCan Circle

Benefit Concert For ArtsCan Circle

Benefit Concert For ArtsCan Circle Founded in 2002 by Mike Stevens, harmonica virtuoso, ArtsCan Circle has been building relationships with remote First Nation communities for over ten years. ArtCan Circle links volunteer...

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The Organization

The Organization

Winterfolk Festival Winterfolk XII is returning to the Danforth & Broadview Area. All stages are indoors, under one roof, featuring quiet listening rooms. Mission Winterfolk was formed to entertain, educate, enlighten,...

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The Songs of Phil Ochs

The Songs of Phil Ochs

The Songs Of Phil Ochs to be resurrected at Winterfolk XI Ochs’ sister and a panoply of fine artists pays tribute to the late master In his “When I’m Gone” song the late Phil Ochs stated that “you won’t find me singin’ on...

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