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July 3rd - SFG at the ANAF Lounge

SFG is promoting a trial music series on the 1st Thursday of each month at Army Navy Air Force #284 Lounge in Steveston.

Just Duets

SFG welcomes the return of Just Duets, a roots-country and folk music duet that performs a wonderful selection of traditional and songwriter material from Canada and elsewhere. Andrea Smith and Dave Lidstone present their music with strong harmonies supported by solid guitar work. In addition to accompanied vocal pieces, their concerts include acappella and instrumental pieces. With a repertoire consisting of songs with social commentary, life and love, the end result is totally satisfactory to listen to. Come listen to a night of great vocal harmonies. We were sold out last year.

July 17th - SFG at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard

West Wynds

This great trio consist of Kirk Holland on vocals, bodhran & guitar, Nancy Hundal on vocals, accordion & banjo, & Karen Wright on vocals & keyboard. The group will take you on a musical journey of traditional, contemporary, and original songs. You will hear some great harmonies, intermingled with Celtic, Canadian, & World music influences. Come hear such traditional songs as “She moved through the Fair”, “The Gypsy Rover”, “Farewell to Nova Scotia”, “Scarborough Fair” to name a few. You won‘t be disappointed.

Thursday August 7th - SFG at the ANAF Lounge.

SFG is promoting a trial music series on the 1st Thursday of each month at Army Navy Air Force #284 Lounge in Steveston.

Debbie Ryan & Jack Stevenson

This acoustic folk duo, from Vancouver Is. is known for their appealing harmonies. They have a great selection of very interesting songs, which including humorous and unusual renditions of traditional folk songs. Each performance is a “show” So beware. They have opened for Shari Ulrich and Todd Butler of CBC'S " Madly Off In All Directions". They are regular performers at folk clubs in Nanaimo, Victoria, Campbell River and the Gulf Islands and SFG is happy to see them return.

August 21st - SFG at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard

Joe Charron

Rick Dennis once described Joe Charron as having…”a novelist’s eye for detail and the soul of a honky-tonk poet.” Not surprising considering that he paid his early musical dues in the honky-tonks of Ontario and Quebec. Another music magazine writer wrote, “When Joe performs every song is a passion play and the audience is the cast”. Maybe that is why Joe says the he “just listens to peoples’ stories and then sings them back to them.”

Joe has recorded four albums, produced a short music series for Shaw Cable called “Canadian Songsmith”, and played festivals, folk clubs, coffee houses and bistros across Canada. He is currently writing material for a new cd which will feature his signature sound with guitar, harmonica, fiddle, dobro and mandolin and a new addition to Joe’s sound courtesy of his partner, Angela James, on cello. If they let him, he will probably sneak in some saxophone as well.

Over the years Joe has shared the stage with some of his favorite musical friends including Valdy, Gary Fjellgaard, Fred Eaglesmith, David Essig, Willie P. Bennett, the Laws and others.

September 18th - SFG at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard

Back Door Slam

The name “Back Door Slam” comes from a line in a 1946 version of the tune I’ll Get Mine Bye and Bye and you’d better believe they are all invested in “getting their own” brand of music out to the hungry ears of the listening public. Comprising of Kat Wahamaa on vocals & guitar, Jennie Bice on hot fiddle, with Tony Rees and Joe Samorodin on guitars & vocals. Their soaring vocals, strong harmonies, flying fiddle, swingin’ guitar, harmonica, bass, mandolin and washboard comprise their unmistakable sound.

The music they play? Roots and branches, down in the dirt stuff including country, blues, bluegrass and Western Swing; traditional music of the British Isles; and even Finnish folk. They infuse these styles with elements of East Coast kitchen party, punk rock-a-billy and a penchant for swing and rhythm. This is a fun band, and you’ll want to get up and dance, or cry like a baby. Don’t be late!

October 16th - SFG at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard

Andy Vine

Andy Vine was part of the British folk music revival in the 1960’s which gave voice to the ‘Ban The Bomb’ movement and other political and social justice causes. Andy's repertoire is vast and eclectic, ranging from salacious Ozzie ballads to heart rending Celtic love songs. As a songwriter, Andy is best known for “Women of Labrador”, his tribute to real life pioneer Elizabeth Goudie, which was recorded by “Figgy Duff”, the legendary Newfoundland folk ensemble.. Andy has continued singing and writing songs about his life and times. His CD “Making Waves” features several of his songs, along with a few more traditional tunes. This will be a great night. Don’t miss it.