 A Better World Songs of Canada Album made Top 30 Charts in B.C.! WOW! We really made our way across the nation! Great hits played by CFBX 92.5 FM, 350 Watts in Kamloops, B.C.! http://www.thex.ca/ Right on! |
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Winterfolk to Heat Up Stouffville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS
Jim Priebe and Winterfolk Roots & Blues Festival Present…
A Winterfolk Sneak Preview
HOT STOUFFFVILLE ARTISTS FUEL WINTERFOLK SHOWCASE
– SATURDAY, JAN 15 @ 8:00 PM – THE EARL OF WHITCHURCH PUB IN STOUFFVILLE, ON
Hi Everyone,
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 7th round of Winterfolk Festival auditions held at Montreal House (The MoHo) in Peterborough, ON Friday night. Some astoundingly great performances.
Hi Everyone,
We would like to congratulate the winners of the 6th round of Winterfolk Festival auditions held at Maxwell’s Music House in Waterloo, ON last night. Good humour and talent abounding!
The ninth annual Winterfolk Festival will again take place in Toronto this February.
But before then, its organizers and musicians are offering people a sneak peak at what’s to come with a fundraising concert right here in Oakville.
The Winterfolk IX Preview Show will take place at the Moonshine Café on Saturday, Dec. 11.
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Winners of Hamilton Audition
Hi Everyone,
We would like to congratulate the winner of the fourth round of Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Casbah Lounge – Hamilton, ON last night. Unusually small turn out for Hamilton but big talent nonetheless.
WINNER:
MATTHEW DE ZOETE www.matthewdezoete.com
WINTERFOLK IXHi Everyone,
We would like to congratulate the winners of the second round of Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Silver Dollar, Toronto, ON on Tuesday night. The talent runs wild in this province!
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WINTERFOLK IX AUDITIONS COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU!
– ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL RUNS FEB 17 –21, 2011
WHAT: LIVE AUDITIONS FOR WINTERFOLK IX ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL
WhiStle Radio receives donation of 100 folk CDs
- Posted in Good stuff… by Jim on November 21, 2008
WhiStle Radio has received a donation of 100 CDs, consisting mainly of folk, blues and roots music from Brian Gladstone. Brian is big in the Toronto Folk scene, and is creator and organizer of Winterfolk, an annual folk festival held in mid-winter in Toronto. More information about winterfolk can be found at http://www.winterfolk.com
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Vote Brian Gladstone To OCFF Board
The ninth edition of Toronto's annual Winterfolk has been scheduled for Feb 18-21, 2011. Further details will be announced on this site as they become available, as it is still in the early planning stages.
Presenting a very special night of music on April 24, 2010 at the Moonshine Cafe in Oakville, ten artists will take the stage and sing their tunes to raise funds in
Winterfolk VIII – A Different Kind of Folk Festival By Martin C. Winer, www.martincwiner.com – Reprinted from Folkprints Magazine, Spring / Summer Edition, 2010 – Photos by Madelon Cooper
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Danforth Magazine on Winterfolk VIII
On the Danforth
WINTERFOLK VIII — FEB 12-15, 2010
TORONTO – Mark it in your calendar! The EIGHTH ANNUAL Winterfolk Festival is back for, not three, but FOUR days of your favourite folk, roots and blues musicians. After an extensive search for new talent through auditions held in several Ontario cities, the Winterfolk festival – which runs from
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COMMUNITY IS KEY AT WINTERFOLK VIII
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Winterfolk next weekend
More than 100 musicians to performs at four Danforth venues
By Norm Nelson The eighth annual Winterfolk festival is coming back to the Danforth, running all four days over the Family Day holiday weekend, Feb. 12 to 15. More than 100 musicians will perform in four Danforth venues on six stages. The venues are the Willow Restaurant and the Black Swan Tavern, each with two stages, as well as Dora Keogh and the Mambo Lounge.
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Winterfolk Listings on Face Book All are invited to join Winterfolk Fans on Facebook – share your comments,
WINTERFOLK VIII – TWO SNEAK PREVIEW SHOWS – FUNDRAISER @ THE MOONSHINE CAFÉ IN OAKVILLE, JAN 14 & 15 Toronto’s Winterfolk VIII festival – which runs from February 12 -15, 2010, will present two fun-packed nights of music as a teaser to the upcoming free, all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof urban roots and blues festival.
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Winterfolk VIII
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS WEALTH OF WINNERS AT WINTERFOLK VIII – ARTIST LINEUP FOR ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL FEB 12-15, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS WINTERFOLK VIII – TWO SNEAK PREVIEW SHOWS – FUNDRAISER @ THE MOONSHINE CAFÉ IN OAKVILLE, JAN 14 & 15
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS WINTERFOLK VIII – MARK THE DATE!! – FEB 12-15, 2010 – PLUS TWO PREVIEW SHOWS @ THE MOONSHINE CAFÉ IN OAKVILLE TORONTO – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 – Mark it in your calendar!
Hi Everyone, The Winterfolk team has now concluded the auditions for the upcoming 2010 festival. We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Black Swan Tavern in Toronto
10 Winners Get World-Wide Exposure including Distribution, Publicity, Promotion, and Recognition
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Black Swan Tavern in Toronto on Tuesday night.
Auditions for Winterfolk VIII are heating up and aspiring performers have two more chances to try their luck. The Toronto festival promoting roots, blues, folk and other musical styles has been expanded to four days.
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Carden Street Cafe in Guelph on Sunday night.
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Spill in Peterborough on Wednesday night.
Hi Everyone, The Winterfolk Team would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at Oakville's Moonshine Café last night.
Oct 20, 2009 Hi Everyone, The Winterfolk team would like to congratulate the winners of the first ever Winterfolk Festiavl auditions held at the Black Swan on Tuesday night. WINNERS: AMY CAMPBELL THE HUMAN STATUES Both artists won a spot in the upcoming Winterfolk Festival which runs Feb 12-15 2010, so if you haven't seen them perform yet, please come to the festival and check them out! FOr more info www.abetterworld.ca A huge thank you to all of the amazingly talented artists who auditioned and thoroughly entertained!
October 15, 2009
News Briefs
Peterborough will host auditions next month for a chance to perform in a Toronto roots and blues festival. The Winterfolk VIII Roots and Blues Festival is set to run Feb. 12 to 15 in Toronto and organizers are holding auditions across Ontario this winter. Interested Peterborough musicians get a chance to audition at The Spill Café on Nov. 11 from 9 p. m. to midnight, a press release states. There is no cost to audition and two artists will be hired at each venue — based on audience voting and a festival jury, the release states.
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OCFF Youth Showcase
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Winterfolk VII
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Musicians hit snowy streets
Jessica Brooks – A & E Reporter
NORM NELSON | Feb 05, 2009 – 1:49 PM The seventh annual Winterfolk music festival, which runs next weekend at four Danforth establishments between Broadview and Chester subway stops affords a great chance for local roots music fans to beat both the February blahs and the recession blues. About 100 artists will perform throughout the weekend, which runs Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 to 7 p.m. They'll perform on six stages in the four Danforth establishments – The Black Swan Tavern (two rooms), The Willow Restaurant (two rooms),
7th Annual Winterfolk Festival February 13-15, 2009, Toronto Published Jan 24, 2009 Mar 08
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Sound Proof Reviews Winterfolk
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FEBRUARY 8 – 10 - by Carl Gouldson -
Michael Jerome Browne set the tone for the first night of the Winterfolk blues festival along the Danforth when he accredited his first number to the evolution of Robert Johnson's "walking blues" style last weekend.Tradition and authenticity were consistent throughout Browne's set, as well as that of the Winterfolk Jugband that followed. An ensemble put together for the festival, the band modeled itself after Will Shade's '30s Memphis Jugband.
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Winterfolk - February 8 – 10, 2008 • Various Venues • Toronto Tzatziki + Acoustic Guitar + Snow = Winterfolk by Laila Boulos with photos by Dougal Bichan A folk music festival on the edge of Toronto's Greektown? It seems ambitious and, perhaps, a tad out of place. Yet, surprisingly, the neighbourhood and venues chosen are perfect complements for the music during this annual folk festival. A brief history of Winterfolk: originally created to heal all those suffering from that dreaded illness that inflicts the majority of our population at this time of year. Yes! We’re talking about the reviled…Festival
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2009 Winterfolk Festival
Reprinted from Guitar Licks and Tips
By: Chris Category:. The 2009th Winterfolk Festival is a roots/folk/blues festival that is held in the East end of Toronto known as The Danforth, in selected Pubs.
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Castle building
| Feb 07,08 Music Feature – By Tim Perlich – Reprinted from Now Magazine,Fast-rising songster Jennifer Castle benefits from an unlikely connection to Fucked Up ALEX LUKASHEVSKY and guests JENNIFER CASTLE, ANNA LINDA SIDALL and RYAN DRIVER as part of the WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL at Eastminister United Church (310 Danforth), Saturday (February 9), 4 pm. $5. www.abetterworld.ca. .. |
Feb 08, 2008 By Rick Kardonne Tribune Correspondent TORONTO – Perhaps one of the most openly creative eclectic folk festivals yet to be experienced in Toronto will happen at various venues on Danforth Avenue on from Feb. 8 to 10: the Sixth Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival. Festival Director Brian Gladstone personifies this feeling of creative openness.
| January 2, 2008 BY NORM NELSON – 03:10 PMTwo local music festivals on Danforth Avenue are once again pencilled in to help residents beat the February blahs. |
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Brian Gladstone, Producer, © Copyright-A Better World
Proceeds from CD sales donated to 'Earth Day Canada’
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Penguin Eggs on Winterfolk
Reprinted From Penguin Eggs Magazine Issue 32, Winter 2006 Winterfolk V by David McPherson
Brian Gladstone, a child of the folk revolution of the 60's, was bred on Dylan. Forty years on, he still sports the hippie-long locks as a physical reminder to this seminal time in roots music. Meeting the founder of Winterfolk for a pint, one learns how this former design and research engineer gave up a six-figure day job to pursue his passion. "It's a vision I had," he says. "Its one of those spur-of-the-moment things that came to me and it has taken on a momentum of its own" What Gladstone did with this musical momentum, from the outset, was try to emulate a summer festival. He lined up a bunch of venues in close proximity on the Danforth,
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Please read all the questions and answers below. If you still can’t find the answer, then write to us with the heading of ‘NEED MORE INFO’ Q – HOW CAN I SUBMIT A TUNE? A – Details are on our website www.ABetterWorld.ca Q – THE SONG I WANT TO SUBMIT IS NOT IN MY EPK. HOW CAN I SUBMIT IT? A – You CAN send a song which is NOT in your EPK. After hitting the ‘SUBMIT’ button, simple instructions are supplied to upload a new tune directly to us. Q – I AM NOT A MEMBER OF SONICBIDS. HOW CAN I APPLY? A – Submissions are accepted online ONLY though Sonicbids. You can apply for a 30 day free trial for Sonicbids, to evaluate the benefits, and then decide to submit. For a 30 Free Trial, go to Sonicbids. Note membership must be valid till submission date is closed. (Date listed on website) (As a startup non profit-organization we don’t maintain resources to receive packages, catalogue, track, acknowledge, maintain status of, forward to judges, follow-up, and more – all of these services are supplied by Sonicbids) Q – WHAT IS THE MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS? A – Submissions ARE NOT accepted via mail. Submissions are accepted online only though Sonicbids. Q – CAN I SEND AN MP3? OR OTHER FORMAT? WHAT FORMAT IS REQUIRED FOR AN EPK? HOW CAN I MAKE AN MP3? A – Don’t Know. Address technical questions directly to Sonicbids at [email protected] , or visit their website at www.sonicbids.com for more info. Q – CAN YOU LISTEN TO A TUNE ON MY WEBSITE? OR LISTEN TO THE TUNE ATTACHED TO AN EMAIL? AND LET ME KNOW IF I SHOULD SUBMIT IT? or LET ME KNOW IF IT’S WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR? A – We can only listen to submitted music. (it’s not appropriate for us to offer coaching or feedback prior to a submission) Q – IS IT OK IF THE TUNE IS NOT RECORDED YET? A – Then how can you submit it? Q – CAN I SUBMIT A TUNE WRITTEN BY SOMEONE ELSE? A – Anyone can submit a tune. However, only the author can offer written permission to use the tune. Q – I HAVE A DEMO OF THE TUNE, WHICH IS VERY ROUGH, NOT MASTERED, OR NOT THE FINAL MIX. CAN I SEND YOU THE FINAL VERSION LATER? A – Please send in the best product available, as each tune will only be evaluated once. Q – ‘I’M LISTED ON THE TOP 30 CHARTS’ or ‘MY BAND WON A JUNO’ – HOW CAN I SUBMIT WITHOUT THE SUBMISSION FEE? A – No can do. Q – HOW CAN I SEND A MESSAGE TO THE JUDGES TO EXPLAIN SOMETHING ABOUT MY SONG? A – The song is the message, and will be the sole means of evaluation. Thanks again by your great interest in our quest to make the world a better place through artistic expression. www.abetterworld.ca |
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Concert For Peace VI
The Association of Artists for a Better World presents the 6th Annual Concert For Peace at Mel Lastman Square, on August 18. 2007, featuring ten dynamic and exciting blues, roots, and world bands, running continuously from 2:00 till 10:00 PM. The all-day concert relies upon the universal power and language of music to bring artists and members of our diverse community together to share a day of tranquility and good vibes in the square. We can raise our combined voices to the world to encourage people to think, talk, and promote themes of peace; and create an environment of cultural acceptance and understanding for all people to live together in harmony. The journey to peace starts inside.
PERFORMERS SCHEDULE:
2:00 – Sue & Dwight
2:45 – Linda Saslove
3:15 – Peter Verity and Uncle Herb Dale
4:45 – Sheena Grobb
5:30 – Laura Fernandez
6:15 – Danny Marks
7:00 – Brian Gladstone
7:45 – Margaret Stowe’s Women’s Blues Review
8:45 – Michael White & Friends
WHAT: Concert for Peace VI is a FREE family day of Blues and Roots Music with underlying themes of peace. It is a festival for the entertainment of our audience, not a peace rally, so there are no marches, no signs, no politicians, and no speeches. The music is the message! Enjoy a great day of blues and roots in the square!
WHEN: August 18, 2007, 2:00 – 10:00 PM, Rain or Shine!
WHERE: Mel Lastman Square is located at 5100 Yonge Street two blocks north of Sheppard Avenue. By TTC, take the Yonge line subway (exit North York Centre). Getting there couldn’t be easier when you ride the rocket!
WHO: Concert for Peace VI is presented for the first time in Canada by The Association of Artists for A Better World, a registered non profit organization to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social, cultural and ecological issues; create an information avenue to communicate their words through their art form; organize, promote, and present events which allow artists to express their thoughts on important issues and let their words be known. Visit the website for more information. www.abetterworld.ca
MUSICIANS CAN APPLY TO PLAY AT CONCERT FOR PEACE VI: We are accepting submissions from artists or bands to fill TWO stage spots. All bands will be paid. Submissions are accepted online only through Sonicbids, and will be evaluated by selected judges. Two selected artists / bands will be notified by email before August 1, 2007 (Ensure your Sonicbids contact info is accurate), and will need to confirm their attendance in Toronto, Canada before August 7, 2007. Submission fee is $20.00 which increases to $30.00 on July 17.
WHAT MAKES IT TICK: The concert venue ‘Mel Lastman Square’ is a facility of the City of Toronto, thus admission must be FREE. Funding for this event is raised through donations, sponsors (pending) and artist submissions. ‘Concert for Peace’ is a not for profit event, presented by ‘A Better World’. Funds raised will be used pay ALL artists, advertising and promotion, posters, and other event related expenses. ALL of the preparation and organization on this event has been provided entirely by volunteers who have generously donated their time. There are no paid employees for this event.
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Benefit Concert for Street Haven
Mission Statement
Street Haven at the Crossroads’ goal is to innovate and establish an integrated continuum of services which will improve the quality of life of women in need and bring creative solutions to their problems.
This continuum of services includes immediate support for women who come to Street Haven at the Crossroads off the street, the provision of meals and a place to sleep, a place to heal, a place to grow and a place to live independently, in accordance with what each individual woman is ready to handle and in recognition of the varied potential of each woman
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Hearts Open Toronto June 10, 2007
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| Ariana Gillis | An up and coming star in our midst |
| Aurora Jane | Australian progressive roots fusion |
| Alastair Hugh Artingstall | UK singer songwriter with quirky viewpoint and intuitive presentation |
| Bebop Cowboys | Toronto’s purveyors of fine western swing and cowboy jazz, with guest Russell deCarle |
| Brian Gladstone | Fingerstyle guitar master, singer / songwriter, presenter of Dr. B,’s Acoustic medicine show. |
| Brent Mason | One Canada’s most noted Maritime folk-rock artists |
| Brian Blain | A brilliant writer incorporating everyday experiences into his blues |
| Chana Rothman | Blends Israeli sensibility with freestyle and rhythm acoustic guitar |
| Choir Girlz | Rootsy eclectic mix of swingin’ down-home country, sprinkled with comedy and a pinch of tears. |
| Cris Cuddy | Van Morrison meets Elvis Costello and more |
| Conrad Kipping and Igor Romany | Conrad is a multi-talented and excels on a variety of instruments |
| Dale Nikkel | Acoustic folk-pop with unforgettable melodies and finely-crafted lyrics |
| Danny Marks | A renown broadcaster, an outstanding guitarist & bandleader, a favorite with live audiences. |
| Dave Celia | A world-class musician who has played for audiences all over the U.K., U.S.A. and Canada. |
| David Ross Macdonald | Darkly soulful and bitter-sweet acoustic folk songs, insightful lyricist |
| David Gillis | Winner Gamble Rogers Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, great singer/songwriter |
| Dan McVeigh | Award winning singer/songwriter, presenter of Nashville Songwriters Association |
| Greg Hobbs | Hobbs writes songs that truly capture the heart |
| Greg Quill | “One of the finest songwriters Australia has produced.” – ABC Radio |
| Hot Toddy | A Rootsy, Bluesy trio with a jazz groove that pushes all the boundaries |
| Howard Gladstone | A singer/songwriter, whose songs reflect a world of experience and great social conscience (or consciousness?) |
| Jon Brooks | A troubadour of songs for social justice |
| Jory Nash | Blends elements of traditional folk, blues, jazz and pop into an original stew of sound |
| Julie Long | Incredibly talented singer/songwriter/pianist. |
| Justin Nozuka | An 18-year-old Toronto-based singer/songwriter creating soulful songs that belie his age |
| Laura Fernandez | Powerful singer songstress with moving melodies and a touch of Spanish influence |
| Laura Repo | Wistful songs about relevant issues, sweet observations, and urban folk wisdom |
| Laura Hubert | Blues and Western swing delivered with passion and style |
| looweeze de’Ath | Her charm and chutzpah are only outdone by her musicality and captivating songs. |
| Likewater | Strong vocals, catchy melodies and emotional moving performance |
| Marianne Girard | Will melt your heart and move your feet |
| Marty Allen | Story-driven Outlaw-country songwriter |
| Michael Brennan | The real voice of country in Toronto |
| Michael Fracasso | Songs from the cerebral rust belt |
| Michelle Carter-Leis | Pure, sensual vocals. Not limited by genre |
| Moonshine Café | John Marlett presents Sweetgrass, Joe Forster, Seeve Ledlie, James Jones, and more. |
| Mr. Rick | roosty, folksy, tub thumping guitar and vocals from the roots of roots |
| Nancy Dutra | Sweet, soulful music infused with classic country and bluegrass |
| Noah Zacharin | well crafted passionate songs framed in guitar wizardry |
| Norm Hacking | A 30 year veteran, Toronto singer/songwriter, winning loyal fans and critical acclaim for his beautifully crafted songs |
| Pat Robitaille | His voice and his unique guitar style make Pat the total package when it comes to the image of modern-day rock |
| Ray Edge with Gary Kendall | Award-winning songwriter in the blues community |
| Russell Leon | Finely-crafted music reflecting grass-roots folk, rock, funk and blues music, presenting Songwriters Unite |
| Ryan LeBlanc | A progressive solo instrumentalist from New Brunswick |
| Sarah Noni Metzner | Nominated for Best Songwriter category for the 2006 Canadian Folk music Awards |
| Sarah Siddiqui | A very unique and soulful voice, her songs are strangely exotic and familiar at the same time |
| Shanklin Road | All-female country east coast trio that can rock your world |
| Shawn Brush | One of the finest performers of bluegrass, folk, and country music you will ever have the good fortune to hear. |
| The Guitar Boys of Alderon | Roots Power trio 6 string virtuosos / singer/songwriters Brian Gladstone, Noah Zacharin & Mr. Rick |
| Steve Payne | Roots, country and blues guitarist, Steve Payne, is one of the UK’s finest roots artists |
| Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Presentation | Randy Finney presents Dunstan Morey, Ira Quinsey, Brian Litvin, Steve Raiken, with special guest Richard Smith |
| Tanja Rice | Soulful power vocals crafted in USA and perfected in UK |
| Trio Bravo | The heart and soul of the veteran country ensemble Melody Ranch rides again as Trio Bravo |
| Vishten | A hardy mixture of French, Irish and Scottish styles, with powerful step dancing taking front and center |
| Wendell Ferguson | Funny, talented, Canadian guitar champ, always an audience favorite |
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Live Music Report
SONGS FOR A BETTER PLANET – VARIOUS ARTISTS ©2005 by Dianne Wells, an independent music journalist living in Newfoundland. Copy of original text This subtly engaging collection of songs gives new meaning to the term, “global warming”. Mainstream music listeners won’t find anything musically or politically offensive here and may even be encouraged to join the movement. That being said, it won’t appeal to listeners who prefer edgier instrumentation or to cynics who have developed a “full speed ahead for destruction” attitude towards the world in general.
Sept 26, 2006
This 15-track collection of songs from both female and male North American artists (with Australian and Norwegian representation) is a life-affirming musical project humbly shadowing its more famous and forceful predecessor, “Woodstock”. Check out the Bob Dylan-inspired ‘Gift (One Iraqi Child)’ and ‘No One Can Stop Me When I’m Out to be Good’, from Josh White Jr., a latter-day Richie Havens. One of the many things I like about this CD is that it offers a wide exposure to lesser-known female musicians, who, unless they are willing to expose more than their musical talent, are very often overlooked in the higher echelons of the industry. West Coast ladies Christa Couture, Quincy, Elaine Dempsey, Blair Hansen, Adrienne Jones, Margo Hennebach and Toronto’s Laura Fernandez all deserve
Various Artists
Available from IndiePool.com
A review written for the Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange by Mike Jurkovic ([email protected]) Well you won't find anything close to Blowin' In The Wind or The Times They Are a-Changin' here, but you will find plenty of awareness and the need for vigilance in these unstable times. Produced by Brian Gladstone, Protest Songs For A Better World is a thirteen-track rally cry anthology of original protest songs selected from submissions from around our troubled globe. All the tracks are wake up calls, but my personal highlights include: Southpaw Jones humorously ominous Protest Song, Lenny Solomon's evocative Gettysurg, Maria Dunn's rousing Troublemaker', Joe Dolce's Did You Get Stupid from Being Ugly (Or Ugly from Being Stupid?) and Williams & Williams' Between Iraq & A Hard Place. All proceeds from the sale of this forward looking collection are donated to United Nations Foundation.
ALL PROCEEDS (100% !) from album sales are donated to United Nations Foundation. Their mission is to promote a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world for all.
TRACK NOTES
Protest Songs For a Better World is an anthology of original songs with themes for an Improved Earth. Tracks 1 – 12 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world. Other tracks were by invitation of the producer.
Protest Songs for a Better World is a collection of songs and stories contributed by artists who want to change our world with their words. The history of the world has always been shaped by differences among men. Although everyone wants the same things from life – freedom, compassion, understanding, dignity and some love – too often the path to our fulfillment crosses goals and visions and leads to conflict and tension. No more shall we inflict destruction in the name of holiness. For thousands of years the voices of change have been immortalized in song and verse, and passed down through countless generations. Peaceful protest is the essence of modern change, and we offer Protests Songs For a Better World to the world as and expression of changes for the better from dedicated artists who want to make a difference.
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Concert For Peace
PICNIC FOR PEACE:
The Association of Artists for a Better World presents the 5th Annual Concert For Peace at Mel Lastman Square, on July 29, 2006, featuring 13 dynamic and exciting blues and roots artists running continuously from Noon till 10:00 PM. The all-day concert relies upon the universal power and language of music to bring artists and members of our diverse community together to share a day of tranquility and good vibes in the square. This event is part of a world wide series to raise our combined voices to the world to encourage people to think, talk, and promote themes of peace peace; create an environment of cultural acceptance and understanding for all people to live together in harmony. The journey to peace starts inside.
WHAT: Picnic For Peace is a FREE family day of Blues and Roots Music with underlying themes of peace. It is a festival for the entertainment of our audience, not a peace rally, so there are no marches, no signs, no politicians, and no speeches. The music is the message! Enjoy a great day of blues and roots in the square!
WHEN: July 29,2006, Noon – 10:00 PM, Rain or Shine!
WHERE: Mel Lastman Square is located at 5100 Yonge Street two blocks north of Sheppard Avenue. By TTC, take the Yonge line subway (exit North York Centre). Getting there couldn’t be easier when you ride the rocket!
WHO: Picnic For Peace is presented for the first time in Canada by The Association of Artists for A Better World, a registered non profit organization to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social, cultural and ecological issues; create an information avenue to communicate their words through their art form; organize, promote, and present events which allow artists to express their thoughts on important issues and let their words be known. Visit the website for more information. www.abetterworld.ca
MUSICIANS CAN APPLY TO PLAY AT Picnic For Peace: We are accepting submissions (starting April 15, 2006) from artists or bands to fill FOUR stage spots. All bands will be paid. Submissions are accepted online only through Sonicbids, and will be evaluated by selected judges. Entry fee is $20.00 for submissions received June15 or before, then $30.00 from June 16 till the deadline of June 23. Four selected artists / bands will be notified by email before June 30, 2006, and will need to confirm their attendance in Toronto, Canada before June 30, 2006.
WHAT MAKES IT TICK: The concert venue ‘Mel Lastman Square’ is a facility of the City of Toronto, thus admission must be FREE. Funding for this event is raised through donations, sponsors (pending) and artist submissions. ‘Picnic For Peace’ is a not for profit event, presented by ‘A Better World’. Funds raised will be used pay ALL artists, advertising and promotion, posters, and other event related expenses. ALL of the preparation and organization on this event has been provided entirely by volunteers who have generously donated their time.
Reviewed June 2006
Vertrieb-Nr.: 001-2004 Titel: Day 4, Give It Away, Beggar's Audience, Gift (One Iraqi Child), Hollows, Our Love Is Beautiful, Guardians, Change My World, Riverboatman, Too Young To Die, Weapons Of Mass Instruction, Catch The Spirit, A Mouse's Crumb, The Other Side, N
Copyright 2006). All rights reserved. ) Music lovers can enjoy a little free entertainment and goodwill at the fifth annual Brian Gladstone's Picnic for Peace at Mel Lastman Square. The event, presented by the Association of Artists for a Better World, will feature 13 blues and roots artists continuously from noon to 10 p.m. on July 29.
Music lovers and Gaia worshippers alike should find this album not only a satisfying listen worthy of countless revisits but also inspiring —it’d certainly make a superb holiday season gift for anyone who supports environmental advocacy as well as for fans of music of substance.
Starting on a high note with the countrified campfire singalong smile-maker Shine by one of Canada’s premier Folk icons, Norm Hacking, the album continues to enchant with a gallery of delightful works of musical art. The forthrightly polemical 60’s styled rally anthem Clayoquot Sound from The Acoustics of Canada, features Martin Gladstone on lead vocals accompanied by Juno winner Melanie Doane on fiddle. The soulful Music Town by Ontario’s Lynn Harrison and superb Country/Folk pickin’ and croonin’ of Larry Zarella of USA on Quiet Life are two other standout Rootsy entries.
Feb 06
11
Sonicbids Features A Better World
Protest Songs For A Better World 2006 Submissions are open: Learn More Years with Sonicbids: 2 # of Artists Selected in 2006: 12
1) How many Sonicbids artists did you select?
We selected twelve Sonicbids artists for the compilation CD ‘Protest Songs for a Better World – Volume 1’. Due to the large numbers of high caliber submissions received, we found the evaluation and selection process to be tremendously difficult. However, after much deliberation, our team of judges was able to narrow it down to required twelve tracks
Feb 06
10
Winterfolk IV
Dates
February 3-4-5 2006
Artists :
Bebop Cowboys • Bob Bennett • Brian Gladstone • Brian MacMillan • Brock Zeman & Keith Glass • Cindy Church • Conrad Kipping & Tom Leighton • Chris McKhool • DALA • Dan McVeigh • David Celia • David Gillis • David Gunning • David Newland • DiggingRoots • Gordie Tentrees • Greg Hobbs • Greg Wyard • Gregg Lawless • Heather Dale • Ian North • Jason Fowler • Jenny Whiteley • Jory Nash • Julie Ann Bertram • Keith Thompson • Laura Fernendez • Layah Jane • Linda McLean • Linda Saslove • Lynn Harrison • Marigolds • MartyAllen • Matt Andersen • Michael Brennan • Mr. Rick & The Biscuits • Nancy Dutra • Russell deCarle • Russell Leon • Sarah Siddiqui • Sho, Mo & the Monkey Bunch • Sisters of Sheynville • Steve Payne • StoneFox • TrioBravo • Wendell Fergusson •
Showcase Winners
Tamara Podemski, Layah Jane, Julie Ann Bertram, Sisters of Sheynville, Greg Wyard, Bliggins and Goines, Gordie Tentrees
Venues
Bad Dog Theatre Company.
Dora Keogh
Danforth Cafe
The Black Swan Tavern
The Willow Restaurant
Music lovers and Gaia worshippers alike should find this album not only a satisfying listen worthy of countless revisits but also inspiring —it’d certainly make a superb holiday season gift for anyone who supports environmental advocacy as well as for fans of music of substance.
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(Copyright (c) 2006 Toronto Star, All Rights Reserved. )The connection with folk music becomes apparent, says Amanda Walther, when she and Sheila Carabine perform live. The former Scarborough high school-hallway harmonizing chums are now professional singing and songwriting partners in the Toronto pop duo DALA. "We play acoustic music, just guitar and voices, and the folk community has been really supportive of us. We have lots of fun with audiences, but I'd have to admit that DALA live and DALA on record are very different beasts." One of the featured acts at this weekend's fourth annual Winterfolk Festival on the Danforth, |
Reprinted from North York Mirror Newspaper
North York roots musician Brian Gladstone is bringing a huge roots festival, called Winterfolk, with more than 80 artists to the Danforth area of Toronto this weekend. But for his next major endeavour, the former student at William L. Mackenzie Collegiate Institute is promising to stay right at home in North York where he was born, raised and still lives. He said the first annual Brian Gladstone picnic for peace will be held July 19 in Mel Lastman Square. "I'm having a good old-fashioned peace rally," he said in a recent interview. This weekend, however, all his energies will be on his huge Winterfolk festival, which is now in its fourth year, having started at College and Spadina but is now in its second year at the Danforth location. Winterfolk is billed as a blues and roots festival, "which basically leaves it wide open", said Gladstone. "Roots music, to me, what that means is music that evolved or is indigenous to Canada or North America, which is all the folk styles, country music, bluegrass – those things evolved here. And that's mainly what we're focusing on."
Feb 06
2
Chill Out At Winterfolk
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Reprinted from the North York Mirror Newspaper by NORM nelson More from this author
Jan. 26, 2006 Winterfolk Brings Roots Music To Danforth
Big city residents who are fans of guitar pickin' and roots music usually have to pencil in a summer folk festival in a rural area to get their fill. Next weekend, however, a festival is coming to you. In its fourth year, Winterfolk will run all next weekend (Feb. 3-5) from Friday night to Sunday. And for the second straight year, it's being held right in our neck of the woods, in a cluster of a half a dozen venues on the Danforth, near Broadview. The festival is the brainchild of Brian Gladstone, born and raised in North York and a noted roots musician himself with four CDs to his credit. He is also one of the more than 80 performers lined up. With Randi Fratkin on board this year as artistic director, Gladstone, the founder and festival director, said it should appeal to an even broader audience.
Dec 05
22
Benefit Concert for the Green Party
Benefit Concert – Proceeds donated to the Green Party of Canada
WHERE: Renaissance Cafe, 1938 Danforth Ave, Toronto. Canada (416 ) 422-1441
Organization
The Green Party of Canada continually strives to demonstrate the importance of our values by giving them practical expression in the organization and practices of the party.
Green Values
Green Parties around the world share common values as expressed in the Charter of the Global Greens. The policies of the Green Party of Canada are based on six fundamental principles.
Jun 05
25
Blues For Peace
Apr 05
30
Songs For A Better Planet
Buy Now
Brian Gladstone, Producer, © Copyright-A Better World
Proceeds from CD sales are donated to ‘Earth Day Canada’
‘The Association of Artists for A Better World’ is a registered non-profit organization founded by Brian Gladstone in 2004. Our mission is to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social and ecological issues; then take their words all over the world, so their voices can be heard.
<< Jed Goldberg (left), President of Earthday Canada, Brian Gladstone (right) Celebrate the Launch of ‘Songs for A Better Planet’ CD.
Songs for a Better Planet is an anthology of original songs with themes for an Improved Earth. Tracks 1 – 10 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world. Tracks 11 and12were by invitation of the producer. The fragile beauty of the natural world has always been a source of musical inspiration. Today, the urgent need to protect the environment is prompting a wealth of passionate new songs. “Songs for a Better Planet” is a new international compilation album that directs all sales proceeds to Earth Day Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the state of the environment by empowering and helping Canadians to take positive environmental action.
“Songs for a Better Planet” consists of twelve new songs, selected from hundreds submitted for the project, written by independent music artists who make compelling personal statements in support of the earth. Blues, folk, jazz, country, roots and rock influences can be heard throughout this contemporary acoustic-focused record. A wide range of artists are represented from three Canadian provinces and five U.S. states. Although the musicians all present highly individual songs, “Songs for a Better Planet” is a unified project that reflects the diversity of voices in today’s earth-conscious community
Apr 05
4
Peace Songs For A Better World
Feb 05
13
Winterfolk III
Programming Highlights
The Guitars of Winterfolk – Six Strings at the Speed of Light – Top guitar players across North America meet to play, dazzle you, and then show you how they do it; in a six- sting weekend of performances, documentaries, demonstrations, blues jams, and more …
Masters of the Acoustic Six String Terry Tufts Hosts with Mark Sepic David Gillis Vicki Genfan Noah Zacharin
Roots of Acoustic Blues Guitar Michael Pickett Hosts songwriters tunes and talk about influences and styles of the great blues guitars masters with Josh White Jr. Mr. Rick Manitoba Hal
Jack de Keyzer’s Blues Guitar Jam Juno winning blues
guitarist invites guests to improv with the band – always exciting host – Jack de Keyzer with Noah Zacharin Danny Marks Mr. Rick Tony Quarrington Manitoba Hal David Gillis Mark Sepic & More
Above L-R: Danny Marks, Terry Tufts, David Gillis, Michael Pickett
Voices of Youth The Grandchildren of Woodstock -Ryan Schneider hosts the musical prophets of tomorrow who raise their voices on their issues of today. Artists each play for 20 – 30 min. Host and closing set Ryan Schneider with Christa Couture Shawn Sage Layah Jane Eric Alcock Nathan Caswell Mark Weinstock
Join the New Roots Revolution
Winterfolk Documentaries
Songwriting Documentary
Award winning songwriters play their tunes and talk about the stories, writing elements and inspirations . Host – Norm Hacking with Greg Quill Kim Beggs Mikel Miller Greg Hobbs Ray Materick Marie-Lynn Hammond Bill Colgate
Songs For Peace Artists play and talk about their songs with themes of inner or outer peace – Host – Honey Novick founder of ‘New Songs for Peace’ with Contributing Artists to ‘Peace Songs For A Better World’ CD Laura Fernandez Christa Couture James Gordon David Gillis Roger Ellis
David Newland Ron Nigrini Elza
Protest Songs Documentary Singer / songwriters present anthology of their songs with messages of change. Host – Sebastian Agnello with Heather Dale Nathan Caswell Evalyn Parry Shawn SageThe Women of Winterfolk
Lynn Harrison hosts
“Women Who Write” song writers play their tunes and talk about what’s behind the music, with Layah Jane Evalyn Parry Miranda Stone Michelle Rasky Elza Mary Anne Epp Marie-Lynn Hammond Marg Stowe presents
“S’women in Folky-Blues”
Modern, traditional and original music, with Suzie Vinnick Nonie Crete Laura Fernandez Michelle Rasky Maureen BrownLinda M presents
Girls With Guitars Do Winterfolk!!
Six-string wielding females rock the stage with beauty, grace, and supercharged estrogen, performing original tunes with Alison Solo Cheryl Beatty Nonie Crete
Industry Seminars
presented by Ellen Drake, Connecting Musicians to Success
Life on the Road – Tips From the Pros – How to Plan and Manage Successful Music Tours with No Budget – with Michael Picket, Louise Pickett, Gregg Lawless and Linda M
Satellite Radio – Airplay for the Independent Artist – Step Into the Future of Radio with GreggTerrance, Founder of Indiepool
Running a Single Artist Indie-Label – Heather Dale describes how to Start your own label and make it work for you.
Releasing the Songwriter Within - Professional Artist Coach Linda Dessau unlocks the door to your creativity and shows you how to keep it open always!
Artists -
- Ben Sures
Beyond the Pale
Bill Colgate
Christa Couture
Cris Cuddy
Danny Bakan
Danny Marks
David Newland
Digging Roots
Elza
Evalyn Parry
General Store
Greg Hobbs
Greg Quill
Gregg Lawless
Harrison Kennedy
Heather Dale
James Gordon
Jack de Keyzer
Joe Hall
Jory Nash
Josh White Jr.
Keith Thompson
Kim Beggs
Laura Fernandez
Linda M
Linda Saslove
Mad Violet
Manitoba Hal
Marg Stowe
Marie-Lynn Hammond
Mark Sepic
Mark Weinstock
Mary Anne Epp
Michael Pickett
Michelle Rasky
Mikel Miller
Miranda Stone
Nathan Caswell
Nik Beat
Noah Zacharin
Nonie Crete
Norm Hacking
Pat Kelly
Ray Materick
Rocketbob
Rodney Brown
Roger Ellis
Ron Nigrini
Roses In The Snow
Russell Leon Band
Ryan Schneider
Shawn Sage
Sebastian Agnello
Smith, Funk & Strauss
Suzie Vinnick
Terry Tufts
Vicki Genfan
Welcome Karma
Woody Russell
Venues
Black Swan, Old Nick, Dora Keogh, Allens, Willow Restaurant
Congratulations to the Showcase Winners!
- • Ben Sures, Edmonton
- • Beyond the Pale, Toronto
- • Bob Bennett, California
- • Digging Roots, Ontario
- • Kim Beggs, Yukon
- • Layah Jane, Toronto
- • Rocket Bob, California
- • Smith, Funk & Strauss, B.C.
- • Vicki Genfan, New Jersey
- • Woody Russell, Texas
Benefit Concert for ASIA EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RELIEF FUNDALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE ‘ASIA EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RELIEF FUND OF CANADIAN RED CROSS – www.redcross.ca
Thanks to all the great musicians and dedicated fans who help to make this event a great success. All of the funds raised were donated to the Canadian Red Cross for The Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
WHAT: Benefit Concert WHERE: Renaissance Cafe, 1938 Danforth Ave, Toronto. Canada (416 ) 422-1441
Oct 04
17
Youth Showcase at OCFF Sponsor
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference
October 15 – 17, 2004
Youth Showcase, Guelph Ontario Canada, Sponsored Youth Performer Innis Papagianis.
Sep 04
20
Peace Songs For A Better World 2004
Peace Songs for a Better World is an anthology of original songs with themes of peace. Tracks 1 – 10 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe.
All sales proceeds (100%) are donated to New Songs For Peace , a UNESCO endorsed project.
Peace Songs For A Better World is a rich, international compilation album of English language original songs selected by Artists For A Better World from hundreds of submissions. The superbly crafted and lyrically outstanding gems presented employ a variety of styles, voices and musical talents to focus attention on the need for peace and understanding. With works by eight artists from the U.S., five from across Canada and entries from Norway and Australia, the disc shifts tone and tempo several times, including poignantly soulful ballads, hard-edged polemics, ironic and satirical jabs and lilts and a couple of tour de force romps through toe-tapping de facto anthems, evoking moods dolorous, angry, earnestly hopeful and triumphantly cheerful by turns. The high production values of each track and evenness of the overall sound is unusual in a compilation of such widespread contributors. Delightfully, the songs are each strong enough as compositions that you don’t even have to be a political animal to find this collection of tunes both a provocative inspiration and a musical comfort you’ll happily enjoy time and time again.
Peace Songs for a Better World is an anthology of original songs with themes of peace. Tracks 1 – 10 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world. Tracks 11 – 15 were by invitation of the producer.
reprinted from to-nite Magazine, GTA CORE - Issue 329, Sept. 9 – 22, 2004
Brian Gladstone Trying To Make A Better World – One Song At a Time
You may call him a dreamer, but Brian Gladstone’s not the only one. The self-described ‘psychedelic pholkie’, who’s also the impresario behind the now annual Winterfolk February Folk festival (the third edition takes place this Feb. 4-6 ‘05) has started up yet another new initiative to promote local music and, hopefully, improve the mental environment. The Association of Artists For A Better World is a non-profit organization Gladstone has registered to “advocate artistic activism” by stimulating artists’ “awareness of social, cultural and ecological issues” and encouraging them to express their understanding through their art. To get the ball rolling, Gladstone has assembled a collection of songs from artists across the country whose songs he became aware of through their applications for or performances at Winterfolk. A compilation disc, Peace Songs For A Better World, contains 15 original tunes and is now available for sale at www.abetterworld.ca . A follow-up disc, 'Songs For A Better Planet', is scheduled for release in January. Gladstone also continues to hold a very successful weekly open stage at artist-friendly Renaissance Café at 1938 Danforth Ave. a block west of Woodbine. He’s bringing is some of Folk’s local superstars as weekly feature guests, including Noah Zacharin (Sept. 9), Michael Laderoute (Sept. 16) and, coming Sept. 30, Suzie Vinnick. In the midst of all that the gifted fingerpicker also finds time to perform — recently he placed fourth in the Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar Competition. by Gary 17
Jun 04
13
Summer in The Square
May 04
4
Protest Songs For a Better World
© Copyright-Brian Gladstone, Producer Record Label: Brian Gladstone, Producer
Sample / Purchase
ALL PROCEEDS (100% !) from album sales are donated to United Nations Foundation. Their mission is to promote a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world for all.
Protest Songs For a Better World is an anthology of original songs with themes for an Improved Earth. Tracks 1 – 12 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe. We express our sincere thanks and recognition to every submitting artist for making a difference in the world. Other tracks were by invitation of the producer.
Protest Songs for a Better World is a collection of songs and stories contributed by artists who want to change our world with their words. The history of the world has always been shaped by differences among men. Although everyone wants the same things from life – freedom, compassion, understanding, dignity and some love – too often the path to our fulfillment crosses goals and visions and leads to conflict and tension. No more shall we inflict destruction in the name of holiness. For thousands of years the voices of change have been immortalized in song and verse, and passed down through countless generations. Peaceful protest is the essence of modern change, and we offer Protests Songs For a Better World to the world as and expression of changes for the better from dedicated artists who want to make a difference.
Feb 04
20
Winterfolk 2004 -Toronto-In Review
Held January 30-February 1/04 By Angela Boudreau, Tuesday, February 03, 2004
This was the second year for this indoor folk festival. Held in 5 venues in the Spadina/College area of downtown Toronto. Friday evening at the Thymeless Bar & Grill I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing one of my favourite singer/songwriters David Leask. David is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, but has been living here in Canada for 12 years now. His latest CD is called Tightrope of Dreams and I highly recommend it. Every River is included on the CD along with Caledonia. You can check out his website at http://www.davidleask.com and hear clips of the songs. The same night we heard Michael Laderoute, Doug Doughty, Michael Troy, and then we had a show titled Guitar Aces – High Speed Pickers which included David Gillisas host (neat man), Shane Simpson, Norman Liota, and Noah Zacharin. If that wasn't enough for one night we went onto a Song Writing Workshop which included the amazing Norm Hacking as host, David Bradstreet, Joe Hall, Tony Turner, Sam Larkin, and Norman Liota, and Michael Laderoute again. This was a neat session as each one talked about where their inspiration comes from to write. Saturday got off to a later start then I would have liked.
Feb 04
13
Winterfolk II
Artists -
[SinglePic not found] Bill Garrett and Sue Lothrop, Bill Colgate, Bo Basiuk, Brian Blain, Brian Gladstone, Brian MacMillan, Brown Ale, Clear, Danny Marks, David Bradstreet, David Gillis, David Leask, David Newland, Greg Quill, Gregg Lawless, Honey Novick, Howard Gladstone, Ian North, Kevin Stock, Jack DeKeyzer, James Gordon, Jennifer Noxon, Jim Bizer, Joe Hall, Joel Fafard, Jory Nash, Josh White Jr., Kyle Lange, Likewater, Linda Saslove, Lisa Sandell, Lori Cullen, Lynn Harrison, Manitoba Hal, Marianne Girard, Michael Pickett, Michael Johnston, Michael Laderoute, Michael Troy, Mike Audet, Mo Kauffey, Mr. Rick & the Biscuits, Noah Zacharin, Nonie Crete, Norm Hacking, Norman Liota, Peter Katz, Peter Verity, Phil Ochs (Ballad of), Ray Materick, Rodney Brown, Roger Ellis, Ron Nigrini, Ryan Schneider, Sam Larkin, Shane Simpson, Shelley Jacobson, SisterLune, Slow Poke, Suzie Vinnick, Tannis Slimmon, Trevor Mills, Tony Turner, Voxology, Wendell Ferguson.
Venues -
Silver Dollar Room, Thymeless Bar & Grill, Rancho Relaxo, Freetimes Cafe, Swallow Deli & Lounge
Winterfolk II Theme
- This year is showcasing Local Singer-Songwriters; Guitar Playing Performances; and Sharing Music Information.
- Showcase Performers – About One Third of All Winterfolk Performers have been Selected from Artists who applied for a showcase. We are offering opportunities for emerging artists and new talent as possible! They have be chosen by an evaluation process – there are no geographical or national boundaries. Be sure to catch the showcase winner’s performances at Winterfolk.
- Local Talent – About Two thirds of All Winterfolk performers were selected by the festival and hired to play. Most of the performers call ‘Southern Ontario’ their home, and they hale from such places as Ottawa, Fergus, Guelph, Barrie, Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto, Peterborough, Hamilton, and more !
- Winterfolk II is self supporting – and has not applied for nor received government funding or grants.
- Winterfolk is a member of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals.
Winterfolk II Seminars
For Musicians – by Musicians!
- The Record Label – Why, When, and What For by Bill Garrett (Borealis Records)
- How Artists Should Approach the Media by Greg Quill (Arts Critic, Toronto Star)
- The Long Road From High-School Band to Juno by Jack de Keyzer (Juno Award 2003)
- What it Takes to Succeed in the Music Business by Michael Pickett (Toronto Musician Success Story)
- Basement Demo to Recording Deal and Worldwide Airplay by Brian Gladstone (Musician, WFII Dir.)
- Submitting Successful Showcase Applications by Tony Quarrington (Winterfolk Artistic Advisor)
- Getting Your Album in Major Retail Distribution by Gregg Terrance (Founder Indiepool)
Congratulations to Showcase Winners
- Kyle Lange
- Joel Fafard
- Voxology
- Michael Johnston
- Michael Troy
- David Leask
- im Bizer
- Sam Larkin
- Linda M
- Clear
- Bill Colgateo
- Lisa Sandell
- Peter Katz
- Mike Audet
Feb 04
2
Folkies offer A Winter Warm up
Festival takes over five venues this weekend Blues and country acts join varied line-up
(Copyright (c) 2004 Toronto Star, All Rights Reserved. ) Jan 2004 Someone out there had a psychic connection to Mother Nature. Between the cold and the snow, we can use a bit of a distraction right about now, and the various events happening under the Wintercity festival umbrella should help do the trick. Among these happenings is Winterfolk which, despite its name, also has a substantial blues and country component. Starting tomorrow night and running to Sunday night, Winterfolk rounds up 70 musicians into five College St.-area venues for music, talk and schmoozing. The organizers are billing it as an indoor winter equivalent to a summer folk festival.
Toronto Sun Posted on Thursday January 29, 2004
There's a movement afoot to keep us from succumbing to the obvious temptations of hibernation this weekend. It's called Winterfolk, an annual festival that brings nearly 70 folky, bluesy and otherwise rootsy artists to five club venues in the College and Spadina area starting tomorrow and running through Sunday. Besides showcases from well-known artists like Ray Materick, Joe Hall, Bill Garrett, Ron Nigrini, Norm Hacking, Jack de Keyzer, Danny Marks and Michael Pickett, Winterfolk also presents the winners of its continent-wide emerging talent showcase, who include New Mexican Kyle Lange, Saskatchewan guitarist Joel Fafard, acclaimed "sentimental soul" pianist Michael Johnston and Ottawa jazz/folk duo Clear.
Feb 03
13
Winterfolk I
Where it all Started.
Brian Gladstone, Ron Nigrini, Tom Rush and Ian Tamblyn kickoff the inaugral Winterfolk !
<< A Young Serena Ryder at Winterfolk I
Winterfolk I Photo Gallery
Winterfolk I Artists
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Showcase Winners
- Brian MacMillan
- David Gillis
- Linda M
- Lorie Cullen
- Norman Liota
- Tannis Slimmon
Jan 03
28
Festival To Chase Off Winter Chill
Welcome To Our Website
Winterfolk IX Presents
Purchase Tickets Online
Early Bird Price $10.00 till Feb 10
Only Paid Stage at This Year's Festival
Saturday February 19, 2011
East Minster United Church Auditorium