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."
2012 Folk Festival Lineup now posted!
Stage Schedules online June 1st
We Are Now Accepting Online Payments For Memberships
and Tickets for the 2012 Islands Folk Festival.
The 3rd annual Islands Songwriting Contest is now open for submissions.
Get all the details. Click right here!
June CFG Coffee House
Saturday June 9th, 2012
Duncan United Church
246 Ingram St., Duncan, BC
Doors open at 7:00pm, No open stage this month
Admission: CFG members $5 - Non Members $7.00
Special event pricing in place
Island Songwriting Contest Regional Finals Tonight
followed by...
Direct from the UK: Folksinger: Richard Grainger!
Richard Grainger is a singer and songwriter steeped in the Northumbrian and English Folk Traditions. As a singer and a songwriter within the tradition his achievements are well documented. Richard has been involved in many art and heritage projects , working with artists, local authorities, galleries,museums and festivals to create new songs and even works for the stage. In between times he still tours and is always hotly pursuing his latest idea or song. Today,after nearly twenty four years in the business, he is acknowledged as one of the finest exponents of folk song in the UK and has earned respect for his tireless efforts to promote folk music. Richard is a guitar player with his own unique approach to accompaniment. With more than a dozen albums to his credit, he is among the UKs most prolific folk song writers. Richard takes his music around the world,touring in the UK, USA, CANADA,NEW ZEALAND, BELGIUM, DENMARK, GERMANY, HOLLAND, ITALY, PORTUGAL & SPAIN. He has created 5 productions for the stage,written some British folk 'classics', recorded more than 12 CD's, and appeared on TV and radio. He's got a sense of humour too - widely acknowledged for his introductions which turn into fascinating and often hilarious stories in their own right. Don't miss him, he's one of the strongest 'folk-roots' artists around. 'A folk singer in the truest sense of the word.
So there you have it. The Islands Songwriting Contest semi-finals plus one of the best Folksingers in the World both on the same night. Well worth the five dollar admission price. A wonderful Grand Finale for our Coffee House series. It will return in September as we turn our attention to Summer and the Islands Folk Festival.
CFG Youth Jammers - June
TBA
Upcoming Events
Musicians Registry
The Cowichan Folk Guild is continually building a musicians registry. We often receive requests from venues and other organizations to supply musicians (and equipment) for their events. We would like to hear from you if you are an active muscian and would like to be considered as part of our gig referral service. Send us an email with your name, the instrument(s) you play, the main style of music, and your contact information. We will add this information to our registry and will contact you when an opportunity arises. Kind of like a free booking agency. First dibs of course will be given to Cowichan Folk Guild members in good standing. It's only fair that our valued members get the perks first. Not a member, well you just found another great reason to join up.
Got Bottles! We need them!
As part of the CFG’s fundraising activities we have set up an account at the Duncan recycling centre. After sorting your bottles and containers just tell the counter person you would like to donate your return to the Cowichan Folk Guild. Every penny helps. We really appreciate your support and it helps the environment too!
