Recommended Links
Vancouver & Gulf Island Folk Clubs
Campbell River Folk Club Song Circles, 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly. Several annual coffeehouses. Info: Jim Creighton (250) 286-0026.
Port Alberni Folk Open Stage, first Saturday monthly, at The Alano Club, 3028-2nd Ave. 724-3911.
Bamfield Folk Contact Darryl (250) 728-3000 or Andrea (250) 728-1260
Nanaimo Folk Connection Meets the 3rd Friday monthly at the German Cultural Hall, 71 Caledonia Ave. at 7.30pm. Info: 754-1321, 753-1187 or Email: hrmartin@axion.net Bookings: Sue Irwin at Email: halkyard@nanaimo.ark.com
Gabriola Folk Club Last Friday monthly, 7:30 at Agi Hall. Open stage with 9:pm feature. $4, $2 children. Info: Colleen (250) 247-8178 or Email: colcog@islandnet.com
Cedar Song & Music Circle 1st Sat, monthly at Cedar Heritage Ctr - 7:30 pm. Info: 722-2292
High Street Coffeehouse Ladysmith, last Sat. monthly at First United Church 232 High St. Info: Bob at (Ladysmith Music) 245-0273
Mellow Side Arts Lounge Cowichan Bay. Info: 701-0448
The Dancing Bean Coffee Co 9572 Willow St, Chemainus. Call to confirm artists & times: 246-5050
Cowichan Folk Guild (Duncan) The 2nd Saturday monthly, 7:30 at St. Andrews Church, 2475 Koksilah Rd. in Cowichan Station. $5 regular admission, $4 seniors/students. Free to members and children under 12. Info: (250) 748-3975.
Saltspring Folk Club Monthly concerts at Fulford Hall. 537-2828.
Deep Cove Folk Club (Sidney) 2nd Friday monthly, 8:pm at St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd. $5 non-members, includes snacks. Info: 656-3424 or 656-1706 or Email: SchofieldB@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Brentwood Bay Folk Third Saturday monthly, 7:30 at Brentwood Bay United Church, 7162 W. Saanich Rd. Info: 652-1758.
Vancouver Folk Song Society
First and Third Wednesday of the month
www.folksongsociety.org
Victoria Folk Music Society Meets every Sunday, 7:30:pm at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. $4. Free for members and children. Info: 413-3213.
Sooke Folk Club 3rd Saturday monthly, 7:30 at Knox Presbyterian, 2110 Church St. $4. $1 children. Info: Donna 642-7681.
O'Beans
1609 Fort St., Victoria
Phone (250) 598-8963
Celtic open stage every Friday evening hosted by Jim Brannigan and regular Saturday evening concerts.
The Bent Mast
512 Simcoe St., Victoria
Phone (250) 386-4396
Celtic Ceili every Tuesday evening hosted by Erynn Marshall & Melanie Watson.
Things Folk ... and more.
About.Com: Lots of folk related links and information!
Cajun Music: A history of Cajun music and culture!
C.F.M.A.: Cajun French Music Association!
Celtic Music: An electronic magazine dedicated to Celtic music!
Ceolas: Celtic Music on the Internet!
Music Web Ireland: Dedicated to promoting the music of Ireland!
Blues Net: Perhaps the longest running 'Blues' site on the web!
Blue Highway: Lots of blues information here!
Center for the Study of Southern Culture: This site is at 'Ole Miss' university!
Grass Clippings: Home of the Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association!
Komasket Music Festival: July 31 – Aug 2, 2009 - A cutting edge, global, vibrant, boundary smashing musical experience in the Okanagan getaway of Komasket park,
Vernon, BC, for 3 days of camping, family, culture, music and celebration.
Banjo Festival Finder: Folk, Country, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic!
Guitar Notes: More than you ever wanted to know!
Mudcat Cafe: What are the words to...?
Musi-Cal: Find out who's playing where!
It's Called The Music 'Business' !!
Ari's Simple List Of Record Labels: Actually, it's quite an extensive list!
FlexiMusic Audio Editor: Home recording and editing Software!
A. F. of M.: The American Federation of Musicians of Canada and the U.S.!
Canada Council: An extensive overview of the programs, grants and publications available!
C.C.A.: The Canadian Conference of the Arts. An arts advocacy group!
C.I.R.P.A.: The Canadian Independent Record Producers Association!
C.M.R.R.A.: The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency!
Essential Entertainer's Links: An enormous archive of information!
FACTOR: A Foundation that provides funds for the Canadian recording industry!
Music BC: Pacific Music Association
S.A.C.: The Songwriters Association of Canada!
SOCAN: The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada!
Screaming Stone: Search for stolen instruments or list an instrument that's been stolen!
Additional Links You Should Know About !!
COMA: Canadian On-Line Musicians Association!
BC Ferries: B.C. Ferries information and schedules!
Cosmic Debris Musicians Mag: Vancouver Island's music 'bible'!
Folk Book: A comprehensive source of folk and acoustic music on the web!
Folk Music Homepage: More links to folk related sites!
Greater Victoria.com: Extensive tourist information. Events, attractions, entertainment, lodging, photos, government and much more!
Hornby Island Blues Society: Annual Blues Workshops, concert series, and much more!
Hostels Central: Geared to the budget traveller. Online bookings for hostels all over the world. Festival info too.
Information Victoria: Discover Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands!
The Nanaimo Folk Connection: The Folk Connection is a music event which takes place on the third Friday of each month.
Providence Farm: Site of our Annual Islands Folk Festival. 746-4204
Rogue Folk Club: Vancouver, British Columbia folk club!
Seattle Folklore Society: Find out what's happening in the Seattle area!
The Music Yellow Pages: A comprehensive industry trade directory!
Vancouver Island MusicFest: July 9-11, 2010 -- Canada's Quintessential West Coast Fest!
Vancouver Folk Music Festival: Web home of this westcoast tradition!
Vancouver Folk Song Society: Promoting the singing,study and enjoyment of folk music since 1959
Victoria Folk Music Society: Weekly Sunday Showcases! (250) 413-3213
WWW Music Resource: Lots of additional links here!
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!
