(a non-profit collective promoting traditional & roots folk
music in London since 1973)
TD Sunfest presents
in cooperation with Cuckoo’s Nest
Sunday, April 23, 2023 – 7:30 pm
Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling Street, London
$25 Advance <> $30 Door
Mask wearing is encouraged when not eating or drinking
Advance tickets can be purchased at
Long & McQuade North, The Village Idiot, and Marienbad Restaurant (next to
Chaucer’s)
or purchase on-line at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/41935/
Husband and wife duo April Verch & Cody Walters is a true partnership of two world-class musicians. Combining their unique backgrounds from Verch’s native Ottawa Valley and Walters’ heartland roots in Kansas, their music showcases endless creativity and versatility—transitioning effortlessly from traditional Ottawa Valley step dancing and fiddle tunes, to old-time fiddle-banjo duets with tight-knit vocal harmonies, to innovative sandpaper foot percussion contrasted against April Verch’s sweet soprano voice. Having played together as members of The April Verch Band since 2007 (and having been married since 2018), the music of April Verch & Cody Walters hums with the ease and playfulness that can only be cultivated through deep understanding and trust—as musicians and as partners.
Click on the
photo for YouTube video giving some insight into this wonderful duo
For Information call 519-319-5847 or e-mail folk@iandavies.com
UPCOMING
CONCERTS
Sunday, May 28, 2023 – 7:30 pm
Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling Street, London
$25 Advance <> $30 Door
Mask wearing is encouraged when not eating or drinking
Advance tickets can be
purchased at
Long & McQuade North, The Village Idiot, and Marienbad Restaurant (next to
Chaucer’s)
or purchase on-line at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/43097/
Michigan Emmy award-winning songwriter Kitty Donohoe was
born into a large, creative family outside of Detroit and has been 'making up'
songs for as long as she can remember. She describes her music as 'folky, Irishy,
Canadianish,' elements of her heritage that she draws on in the music she
creates.
“Kitty Donohoe is a true treasure – a rare songwriter with
tremendous range, a beautiful voice and an ability to write haunting, melodic
and literate songs. She deserves a wider audience.” - All Music Guide
Kitty Donohoe is not an Irish or Celtic singer, but she clearly
draws from that part of her heritage, as well as her American roots, as an
artist. Iconic WFMT-Chicago folk dj Rich Warren calls Kitty “far above and
beyond most singer/songwriters.” She writes music that has been called “earthy,
luminous and compelling” (The Weekender) and she’s been praised in the
press equally for her voice, her musicality, and her songwriting. Sing Out!,
one of the oldest and most respected folk music magazines in the industry, said
that Kitty is “ one of the rare singer-songwriters to sensuously weave words
and melody into a strong and mezmerizing fabric.”
For Information call 519-319-5847 or e-mail folk@iandavies.com
with Nathan Smith (of The Barrel Boys)
Sunday, June 18, 2023 – 7:30 pm
Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling Street, London
$25 Advance <> $30 Door
Mask wearing is encouraged when not eating or drinking
Advance
tickets can be purchased at
Long & McQuade North, The Village Idiot, and Marienbad Restaurant (next to
Chaucer’s)
or purchase on-line at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/43969/
Named Traditional Singer of the Year at the Canadian Folk
Music Awards for her album “Know the Mountain” (2016), Hannah Shira Naiman
combines her powerful songwriting and impressive musicianship to deliver
exciting contemporary versions of traditional music she was raised on. Hannah
has travelled coast to coast in Canada and the US promoting “Know the Mountain”
and her debut album, “Tether My Heart” (2013). Since moving to Northern Ontario
four years ago, she has continued to develop her songwriting with support from
the Ontario Arts Council and grown her career as a children’s musician and
music educator.
Hannah’s third album, “Wheels Won’t Go;” features songs inspired
by her move from Toronto to northern Ontario, the COVID pandemic, and her
experience of new motherhood. Whether performing in concert, penning a murder
ballad, or calling a square dance, Hannah Shira Naiman is uniquely positioned
to make a lasting mark on the Canadian music landscape.
Nathan Smith is a fiddler, singer, composer, teacher. and a member of the
award-winning Barrel Boys. He recently released his first solo album Let it
Rest, Let It Rise. "Nathan Smith's blend of traditional folk
songwriting and old-time chamber music is a refreshing pleasure to listen to,
and was a true joy to record. The freedom of interplay between the incredible
musicians has made a uniquely exciting and rich recording of beautiful acoustic
music." -Don Kerr, Rooster Studios, Toronto, ON (Producer, Engineer -
"Let It Rest, Let It Rise")
For Information call 519-319-5847 or e-mail folk@iandavies.com
All concerts at begin at 7:30 pm and most are held at Chaucer's,
122 Carling Street, London, ON
(unless otherwise indicated)
Advance tickets can be purchased during the season at
Chaucer's/Marienbad Restaurant, Long & McQuade North (Fanshawe Park Rd W),
and The Village Idiot (Wortley Village)
Please note: The Village Idiot accepts CASH ONLY
For
Information call 519-319-5847 or e-mail folk@iandavies.com
Special
Advance “5-for-4” Multi-Ticket is available for $100 only
at the Concerts
(pay
for 4 concerts and get the 5th one free)
We
continue to be a completely volunteer run organization. We thank you for your
support of live music and look forward to seeing you at the concerts. – Ian Davies, Artistic Director.
Our 2022-2023 Season … so far
Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 - The Friel Sisters - SOLD OUT!
(presented by TD Sunfest in cooperation
with Cuckoo’s Nest)
Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 – Friends
of Fiddler’s Green - SOLD OUT!
Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 – Allison Lupton Celtic Quartet
- SOLD OUT!
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 – Aerialists
(presented by TD Sunfest in cooperation with Cuckoo’s Nest)
Sunday, Dec. 11,
2022 – Boreal - Songs for the Snowy
Season
We raised $154 and 46
pounds of food for the London Food Bank – Thanks to all!
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 – VÍÍK
(presented by TD Sunfest in cooperation with Cuckoo’s Nest)
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 – Tara Dunphy &
Larry Smith
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 – Paul Langille & Paul Sims – SOLD OUT!
“Blue Valentines #4 - Under the
Covers”
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 – New Cumberland – SOLD
OUT!
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 – The Bookends with Romano Di Nillo (“Come From Away”)
Our
Spring 2022 Season Restart
(after COVID restrictions were lifted)
Thursday, March 24, 2022 - Genticorum
(presented by TD Sunfest in cooperation
with Cuckoo’s Nest)
See the photo gallery of this concert
- https://bit.ly/3qFOwVK (photos taken by Valter Daghetti)
Sunday, April 24,
2022 - Paul Mills & David Bradstreet
Thursday, May 12, 2022 – Maria Dunn
Our 2021 COVID Season – Phoenix Online Sessions at Aeolian
Hall
Fri. Aug. 13, 2021 – Sandplains Pickers
Fri. Sept. 3, 2021 - Paul Langille & Paul Sims
Fri. Oct. 15, 2021 - New Cumberland
OUR LONGTIME VOLUNTEER SYD MONTEITH PASSED
AWAY SUDDENLY ON MARCH 16, 2022.
Syd was a truly sweet and big-hearted guy who
willingly would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He had a heart of
gold. He was unassuming and passionate. He was a dedicated volunteer at the
Goderich Celtic Roots Festival for many years, and for even longer one of the
stalwart volunteers for the Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club (since the club’s revival
in 1994). We will miss him. R.I.P. dear friend.
(last update March 18, 2023)
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