Welcome to the Cowichan Folk Guild
"The purpose of our Folk Guild is simple... To bring musicians and audiences together and let everyone share the good times that follow."
Culinary Dinner and Chapel Concert Series
Friday December 4th, 2009 - Providence Farm,
NEW St Anne's Building
1843 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC
Jon Brooks!!!
Nominated - 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award
English Songwriter of The Year
Jon Brooks is becoming a Canadian Songwriting legend. His no holds barred approach to songs speak of the best and worst of the human condition. Upon his return from a 1997 pilgrimage to war ruined Bosnia-Herzegovina, Jon Brooks traded guitar for pen, claiming his faith in song as a legitimate healer had been challenged. Eight years later Brooks declared an opposing view to be equally true: that “only the song carried within itself the means toward greater justice and community survival. In 2006 he released No Mean City, a weighty and conceptual exposition of the modern urban soul’s homelessness and moral fatigue. 2007 afforded Brooks only superlative acclaim with the release of Ours And The Shepherds, a CD of Canadian war stories inspired by James Loney, Senator Romeo Dallaire, Sgt. Tommy Prince, and John McRae among others. The collection earned Brooks a ‘Best Songwriter’ nomination at the 2007 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Penguin Eggs deemed it “a thoroughly wonderful and truly important addition to the canon of Canadian folk music.” Ours And The Shepherds is now among the collections of The Canadian War Museum and The John McRae Society. His third CD, ‘Moth Nor Rust,’ is an investigation into all the living things that neither “moth nor rust” can touch: love, hope, memory, justice, faith; in a word, peace. More than a celebration of the inner life, 'Moth Nor Rust' is an implicit reminder of how the folk song may be a means toward lifting humanity in the 21st century. The Tired Soil to be released in 2010, will offer a view of the Canadian immigrant experience. This will be a very memorable evening for those lucky enough to attend. We are holding this dinner and concert in the new St Anne's buiding on the grounds of Providence Farm. A wonderful special, pre-christmas meal, followed by an intimate "House Concert" scenario. Up close and personal with one of the best songwriters in Canada. Don't miss it!!
Gourmet Dinner 6:30pm: Menu to Follow
$15 CFG Members, $20 non-members
Concert 7:30 pm
$15 CFG Members, $20 non-members
Tickets for both Dinner and the Concert must be reserved in advance.
Seating is limited. These events usually sell out so reserve early by phoning: 250-748-3975
Folk Guild Coffee House
Saturday December 12th, 2009
St Andrews Parish Hall
2475 Koksilah Road, Duncan (Cowichan Station)
Doors Open 7pm
Open Stage. All performers welcome - 7:30pm
No charge for open stage performers and/or Cowichan Folk Guild members
Annual Christmas Potluck - Details to Follow
Upcoming Events
CHAPEL CONCERT
Chapel and Dinner Concerts
A full gourmet meal prepared by a guest Chef, followed by a fabulous concert of live music. The best of both worlds for a very reasonable price. The Culinary Chapel Concerts have become one of our most popular events. Many are completely sold out in advance. They are hosted the first Friday of each month. (except July and August) Advance reservations are required for the concert and dinner series. RSVP: (250)-748-3975
COFFEE HOUSE
The Cowichan Folk Guild presents a monthly coffeehouse. This popular event is held the second Saturday of each month (except July and August) at St. Andrews Parish Hall, 2475 Koksilah Road (Cowichan Station) Duncan. Doors open at 7:00pm. The evening begins with an open stage followed by our featured performer. Come on out and join us.
