The Folk Arts Society is proud to introduce a new tent to the Festival grounds this year. The Cultural Diversity Tent will profile a different culture each year. Join usas we introduce this initiative with a celebration of British folk heritage and tradition.
Saturday 1:00 pm
Old World / New World
As part of marking the 400th anniversary of British settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador we thought it would be interesting (and fun) to check out a few songs from the Old World that may seem familiar to ears in the New world, as well as showcase some songs of our own that can trace their beginnings to the British tradition. To help us out we’ve got experts from both sides of the pond.
With:
Norma Waterson, Keith Murphy, John Roberts, and Matthew Byrne
Saturday 2:00 pm
A Piece of Placentia Bay
The Songs and Stories Baxter Wareham
For 40 years Baxter Wareham has been working to preserve the unique culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. A proficient, storyteller, singer and accordion player, Baxter has been a major influence on a generation of musicians and with songs like “Rubber Boots “ and ‘Mickey Relligan’s Pup” he has made an indelible mark on the face Newfoundland and Labrador folk music. We are very proud to welcome Baxter back to the Folk Festival.
Saturday 3:00 pm
Tears in My Ears
A Study of The Hurtin' Song
Song has always been the ultimate outlet to express sorrow and regret. And no genre of music has taken that idea to the heights that Country and Western has. In this performance we’ll bring together folks who have an ear not only for the classics but an eye for the modern “Hurtin’“ Song.
With:
Larry Foley, Allan Byrne, Rose Cousins, and Leroy Troy
Saturday 4:00 pm
English Stories
with Melanie Ray
Listening to stories reaches back to Melanie Ray’s childhood and her father’s renditions of Rapunzel. She started telling them to amuse a wakeful little sister. When Melanie grew up, she did the same for her daughter. The daughter was 12 before her mum realized that she loved to tell to grownups too. She bundled up that love with skills learned in the theatre, she set out as a professional storyteller. We’re proud to welcome this master of the craft to the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival. (Melanie's website)
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Sunday 1:00 pm
Stories and Tunes from Pigeon Inlet
With: Kelly Russell
The Chronicles of Uncle Mose is a series of tales created by Ted Russell. Neither the stories nor Mr. Russell need any introduction to the vast majority of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Taking place in the fictional community of Pigeon Inlet the stories have left a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of several generations as a comical, often poignant snap shot of life in outport Newfoundland.
Ted`s son Kelly is one of Newfoundland's most well known traditional musicians. He is an admired performer who has brought Newfoundland music all across the world and has helped preserve some of our finest music as well as the work of some of our greatest performers. We are very happy to have Kelly bringing his father`s stories to life as only he can. (website).
Sunday 2:00 pm
Traditional English Songs
with Norma Waterson, Martin Carthy and John Roberts
Help honour 400 years of English settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador by exploring
songs from the English Tradition with some of world`s foremost experts in the field. You`ll hear some of your favourites and discover some new ones.
Sunday 3:00 pm
Traditionally Modern
A Song Writer's Circle
Some folks in today`s world of Folk music have the knack of writing a song that could very well have been composed generations ago, speaking to the timeless quality of truly great music. We`ve assembled some the best to demonstrate this quality.
With:
David Francey, Eliza Carthy, Amelia Curran, Old Man Luedecke and Craig Werth
Sunday 4:00 pm
Hoedown
Clap your hands stomp your feet, we`re gonna have a good ol`time!
With:
Leroy Troy, Mike Stevens and Raymond McLain
