Arrogant Worms Ontario
Date: Monday, Aug. 5, 2002
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Yes, they are back! Canada's self-proclaimed Clowned
Princes of Humour, Purveyors of the Absurd and Ambassadors of
Fun with their super-tight harmonies and the sharpest of wit
are pursuing their mission - to make you laugh.
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Holly Arntzen British Columbia
Date: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002
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A 25 year musical path devoted
to preserving a healthy planet and enriching the quality of life for
others, has taken Holly's songwriting and amazing dulcimer playing
many places - this summer Canmore!
"The Holly
Arntzen I found in her new music was one who found a magical
formula that most of us spend all our lives searching for in
vain. She found that blend of art, life and interests that
moves people...she has in essence created her own form of folk
music."
(David Dodge, Producer/Host, The EcoFile,
CKUA Radio; April 2001)
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Greg Brown - Iowa, USA
Date: Sunday, Aug. 4,2002
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A powerful, compelling
voice, outstanding songwriting displaying an eclectic mix of gospel,
hillbilly, country & blues influences combined with his warm and
humorous delivery - no wonder Greg has a multitude of Grammy
nominations sprinkled throughout his 30 years of touring!
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The Co-Dependents Calgary AB
Date: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002
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Fronted by legendary musician/singer-songwriters
Billy Cowsill and Steve Pineo, the Co-Dependants are a high-energy
Calgary-based roots music band with a solid foundation provided by
Ross Watson (drums) and Tim Leacock (bass guitar, vocals).
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Fred Eaglesmith - Ontario
Date: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002
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Juno Award winner Fred Eaglesmith and his outstanding
band is considered one of the best live acts in Canada.
It is a smoky mixture of hard-edged honky-tonk, a balance between
rock and early-sixties country music that's passionate,
funny, and sentimental all at once.
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The Bill Hilly Band - BC
Date: Monday, Aug 5, 2002
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Timeless acoustic music presented with
honesty, energy, and virtuosity, this young, Victoria-based band
crosses style and genre - from Old time/Bluegrass to Jazz/Swing
and Klezmer, to Brazilian, Caribbean, and Spanish. Choice of
the North American Folk Alliance showcase, they are on their way
up!
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Janis Ian - Tennessee, USA; Date: Saturday,
Aug. 3, 2002
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Since Janis emerged on the music scene
in 1965 at age 14 with her hit Society's Child, she has
garnered nine Grammy nominations, 3 Grammys and 17 albums. Known
as a musician's musician, her songs have been recorded by artists
such as Joan Baez, Cher, Stan Getz, and Clint Black.
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Connie Kaldor -
QC/SK
Date: Monday, Aug 5, 2002
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Considered one of Canada's finest songwriters,
this Juno Award winner captivates audiences around the world,
dazzling them with her superb vocals, wry humour, and contagious
energy. A fearless chronicler of the human experience, Connie has
recorded nine albums. Her live performances are legendary, and
her fan-base broad and fiercely loyal.
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Kanenhi:io - Ontario
Date: Monday, Aug. 5, 2002
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The music of the women of Kanenhi:io (pronounced
ganaheo) is "...magnificent and spiritually
uplifting". As members of the First Nations and as
members of the Iroquois Singing Society, they perform
ceremonial songs, social songs and teachings of the Spirit.
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James Keelaghan - Alberta
Date: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002
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Local hero-turned-musical-ambassador;
Juno Award nominee and winner, James is one of Canada's
outstanding folk performers, and Canada's top "folk
export" to the world. James' impeccable musicianship,
outstanding songwriting, and personal charisma make him a
well-loved and respected folk icon.
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Christine Lavin -
New York, USA
Date: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002
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Wry, witty observations on life, and an
ability to take "audience participation" to the extreme,
Christine is one of the funniest women in folk music today.
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Limeliters - USA
Date: Monday, Aug. 5, 2002
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After 40 years of performing, the Limeliters are still
thrilling audiences with their surging vocals and ironic wit,
and receiving rave reviews for their concerts and recordings.
Alex Hassilev, Rick Dougherty, and Bill Zorn have preserved their
signature vocal sound and perform to standing room only crowds.
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Colin Linden with Richard Bell -
Ontario
Date: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002
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Think of Roots and Blues! Grammy Award nominee,
and multiple Juno nominee and Award winner for both
producer and performer, Colin's countless contributions, and
endless devotion to creating music places him at the heart of
the Canadian music scene.
Canadian pianoplayer Richard Bell was a member of Ronnie
Hawkins' Hawks in the late '60s, and also played
in Janis Joplin's Full Tilt Boogie Band. He has
been a permanent member of The Band since 1991.
Richard Bell has played with many other artists, including
Bruce Cockburn, John Sebastian, Bonnie Rait, and Paul
Butterfield. When not playing with The Band, Richard
also plays in a band with Colin Linden.
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Karen Savoca with Pete Heitzman -
Upstate N.Y., USA
Date: Monday, Aug. 5, 2002
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Karen and Pete have been described as a self-contained mini-band
with the "fearlessness of a high wire act working without a
net." It's an elusive mix, confounding even the staunchest of
pigeonholers. This duo's performances are bravely non-traditional,
uplifting and hypnotic - more funk than folk. Their music is infused
with their love of Soul, R&B and world rhythms.
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Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage
Choir - USA
Date: Monday, Aug. 5, 2002
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This exceptionally talented and vital group
brings traditional forms of African American culture to the stage.
They perform spirituals, work and play songs, field hollers and
other slave songs in the folk tradition.
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Vinok Worldance -
Alberta
Date: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002
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Based in Edmonton, Vinok is considered Canada's foremost professional
folk dance company. Their repertoire includes the dance, music and song
from 40 cultures around the world and their performances are energy
personified with dance, songs, live music and costumes that are
themselves works of art.
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Waifs - Australia
Date: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002
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After record-breaking CD sales at many Canadian
Festivals last season, this energetic Australian group continues to
wow audiences with its tight harmonies, creative song-writing,
and stong harmonica rifts.
They travel, they make music - you'll love them!
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Waybacks - USA
Date: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002
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"Whaddya get when you fertilize your newgrass/bluegrass with
virtuosic flatpicking, fingerstyle, fiddle and mandolin, sowed with an
exuberant joie de vivre? Acoustic mayhem!".
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