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SUMMARY:Connie Kaldor
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nCanadian Folk Icon\n\n\n\n\nConnie Kaldor\n\n\n\n\nConnie Kaldor—singer-songwriter\, entertainer\, TV personality\, and women’s music pioneer—is  celebrating over 45 years in show business with her upcoming 19th recording\, titledWide Open Spaces! \nConnie began her career in folk music as part of the Canadian wave alongside artists like Stan Rogers and Valdy. Armed with her enormous stage presence\, her unforgettable melodies\, and her emotional depth as a songwriter\, she became a headline act on the festival circuit. \nHer extensive touring has earned her a loyal fan-base that extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of folk. The Boston Globe has described her as\, “a masterful performer\, wildly funny one moment\, deeply personal the next.” A three-time Juno Award winner\, Connie is a member of the Order of Canada\, a Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal recipient\, holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Regina\, and is the first songwriter to receive a Western Literature Association Award of Merit. \nAt 72\, she is not slowing down! In the last year\, Connie received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Woodstock Folk Festival\, was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award and nominated for Song of the Year at the Folk Alliance International Folk Music Awards.
URL:https://sookefolkmusicsociety.com/wp/calendar/connie-kaldor/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Anglican Church\, 1962 Murray Road\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1H5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Claire Coupland
DESCRIPTION:  \nBIO\nA moving songwriter and compelling guitarist\, contemporary folk singer songwriter Claire Coupland combines her smooth signature folk finger picking\, soaring melodies with a little dose of jazz changes. She is known to transport listeners to another place with beguiling vocals\, and personal stories of nature\, love\, family dynamics and the beautiful messiness of the human experience. A graduate of the Humber College (Toronto) jazz degree in voice\, she has since released music that has reached #3 in the national college/community radio charts\, had steady CBC & BBC UK airplay as well as Songwriting Nominations (OAC\, Rootstech). Coupland has achieved long-haul status\, touring steadily and appearing in major festivals in Canada\, The UK and the US\, warming stages for The Tallest Man On Earth\, Valdy and The Paperboys\, and showcasing at BreakOut West\, Folk Music Canada and Folk Alliance International. Some festival highlights include: Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle\, Tiny Lights Festival\, Salmon Arm Roots & Blues\, Woodstove\, Islands Folk Festival\, CityFolk Ottawa\, Victoria Blues ’n Roots Festival\, Trout Forest Festival\, Mosaic Arts & Culture Festival and many more. Music publications around the world laud her lyricism\, deft guitar playing and rich vocals with a powerful\, yet tender delivery. Claire Coupland brings a graceful contemporary feel to modern folk music\, always with a touch of her “wicked sense of humour” (Rik Emmett\, Triumph).  \n“With a beautifully clear voice and songs that are honest\, intimate\, and quietly powerful\, Claire is one of those artists who draws you in from the first note\, and doesn’t let go.” Fish Creek Concerts \nAn Evening In The Valley concert series describes Claire’s performances as\, “One of the most gifted singers\, writers and performers to grace our stage\, with a weird warm and wonderful charm and relatable sense of humor.” \n \n \nVIDEO:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpiJvn-rQwI – trio truth  \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSq3Le-xleA – dig currents \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk-hhs94i8E – band leave me alone  \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOJRq6Hve-k band take a moment \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzACWxWfGTA – take a moment solo \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpiJvn-rQwI \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOJRq6Hve-k \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk-hhs94i8E \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSq3Le-xleA \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzACWxWfGTA  \nWEBSITE: \n\nwww.clairecoupland.com
URL:https://sookefolkmusicsociety.com/wp/calendar/claire-coupland/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Anglican Church\, 1962 Murray Road\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1H5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Etienne Siew
DESCRIPTION:Bio:\n\nHailing from Vancouver\, B.C\,  Etienne Siew is an Alternative Folk/Roots Artist\, whose guitar melodies and lyrics paint a picturesque bridge between the beauty in B.C.\, and the listener. He delivers his songs through acoustic guitar\, slide\, electric guitar and foot stomping cajon \, in a style that mirrors the raging rivers and still lakes that inspire him; powerful and poignant\, or gentle\, ethereal and reflective. He has performed internationally\, and his authenticity as a song-writer has been recognized numerous times\, including the distinction of the Country/Roots Artist of the Year and Top Fan Vote at the 2021 Fraser Valley Music Awards. With an EP and an album under his belt\, Etienne has garnered the attention from CBC radio across Canada and received global praise for his songwriting\, from international playlists\, and blogs\, saying his single “Chasing Dreams” gives you a massive insight into their new album\, which in-turn could be one of the best folk/roots albums of the year.” ( It’s All Indie Magazine – UK). His music is steeped in his love for nature\, his reflections on his British/Trinidadian heritage\, and his tumultuous journey from Kinesiologist to professional musician. Etienne’s style blends the artists that inspire him from the 60’s to modern day\, such as; BREAD\, James Taylor\, Chris Stapleton and City and Colour. His latest work aims to find the common threads that connect us to each other and to our environment\, and is sure to leave his audience with a lasting impact.\n\nSolo Performances\nElisabeth’s Song – Chasing Dreams Album Launch – Evergreen Theatre\nhttps://youtu.be/E4J0V59fJx4?si=KwZN_MV1m7JArLv1\nWild Man – Mission Folk Festival ( Impromptu collaboration with Hot Damn Scandal)\nhttps://youtu.be/y2sENcTAmS4\nHeaven And The Ground – Fraser Valley Music Awards\nhttps://youtu.be/GaOpqjUb2T0?si=Z1_3v9kIBik4JKQ9\nLeviathan – Back stage at Mission Folk Festival with Premiere David Eby\nhttps://youtu.be/nvCXZ6nalpw?si=9DeBdU_iyUwPtI4\nMain stage Performances with Accompaniment\nStarlight Girl – Summer Concert Series (Opening for Said The Whale)\nhttps://youtu.be/H1Poz-igMhI
URL:https://sookefolkmusicsociety.com/wp/calendar/etienne-siew/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Anglican Church\, 1962 Murray Road\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1H5\, Canada
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