Cowichan Folk Guild Monthly Newsletters ~ 2005
The Cowichan Folk Guild Newsletters are in PDF format. To view PDF files, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader ®
Newsletter December 2005~January 2006 Bryon, Clayton, Thomas & Don is a Bluegrass vocal group from the Cowichan Valley. Consisting of four individuals with distinct personalities and eclectic musical styles melded together to form a bluegrass band that is steeped in tradition, personality and character. Read more...click on image at left.
Newsletter November~December 2005 African Guitar Summit brings musicians whose roots are embedded in different areas of Africa together. Combining the Mandingo of Guinea, Malagasy of Madagascar, Kenyan electric guitars and the balafon from Ghana each player expands the music from inside and outside his own culture. Read more...click on image at left.
Newsletter October~November 2005 Richard Grainger is a folk singer in the truest sense'; he's a versatile singer of traditional and original songs, a guitarist with a unique style, and a highly accomplished exponent of unaccompanied song. Read more...click on image at left.
Newsletter September~October 2005 A storyteller through song, Maria Dunn combines North American folk and country music with the influences of her Celtic heritage. Born in Scotland and raised in Ontario and Alberta, she writes songs inspired by historical and contemporary characters, capturing their struggles and triumphs in her lyrics. Read more...click on image at left.
Newsletter August~September 2005 Four Chords of Wood is an energetic group of talented performers based in Victoria British Columbia, Canada. Known for their love of hard driving Bluegrass music, FCoW's music comprises rich vocal harmonies and strong instrumental accompaniment. Read more...click on image at left.
Newsletter June~July 2005 On Stage at the 21st Islands Folk Festival Read more...click on image at left.
Newsletter May~June 2005 A master at combining the richness of tradition with the innovation of individuality. With solid roots in the traditional North American folk repertoire, a passionate love of music and charismatic natural presence, Danny Bakan delivers songs that speak to a love of life in all its grand stupidity; songs that are funny, smart and touching. Read more...click on image at left.
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!
