Brampton Folk Club
A collage of artists from the Brampton Folk Club

This Year's Season

September 24th

We are delighted to kick off our 7th season with this legendary performer who played at our very first Friday Folk Night. James is well known for many things, including founding the folk group Tamarack and being the resident songwriter on CBC’s Basic Black radio show for many years. He has penned such Canadian anthems such as Frobisher Bay and Mining for Gold, which have been featured in movies and even on Canadian Idol. Opening act: Karl Widmeyer.

 

October 22nd

  • Fiddling Sensation Cindy Thompson

Cindy is one of Canada’s most energetic fiddlers and plays in a variety of styles.  She has played with many famous musicians and headlined regularly at the Brampton Folk Festival. Her energetic stepdancing and Ottawa Valley charm is a real crowd pleaser. Opening act: Blue Yonder.

 

December 3rd - "Christmas with the Orange Peel Carolers"

 

Back by popular demand! The Orange Peel Morris Dancers put down their Morris Bells and raise their voices for an unplugged sing-a-long of traditional English Carols. Songbooks will be provided so everybody can join in. We’ll be sure to have lots of mince meat tarts for sale to add to the festivities.

 

January 21st

Ken’s Gospel shows are legendary and have been selling out Hugh’s Room for years. We are pleased to be presenting this concert which will also feature his talented son Ben Whiteley and Brampton’s own Levy Sisters. Opening act: Jamie Riley.

 

February 18th Brampton Folk Club Double Bill

It’s a Down East Kitchen Party! Two of the folk club’s eastern artists will each entertain you before playing a few numbers together. Curt Barrett is a gifted singer/songwriter whose Newfoundland heritage can be heard in his well crafted songs. Brown Ale is a popular and lively Celtic and East Coast duo that features multi-instrumentalists Glenn McFarlane from New Brunswick and Les Smith from Newfoundland. They have played many folk festivals and have had their CDs played on national radio.

 

March 25th

Winner of the 2008 Canadian Folk Music award for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year, we welcome Tannis back after including her in last year’s “Songs for the Snowy Season” concert. Tannis’ uplifting songs, beautiful voice and warm personality will bring a smile to your face in an unforgettable concert. She will be accompanied by acclaimed guitarist Lewis Melville.  Opening act: Barry Mulcahy.

 

April 29th - Latin Night!

Three of Southern Ontario’s finest Latin musicians will each show off their chops before joining each other onstage to really make the sparks fly. Some people may remember Kevin Laliberte’s incredible performance at one of our Guitar Greats concert a couple of years back. Laura Fernandez is a talented keyboard players who writes and sings in Spanish as well as English. Rodrigo Chavez is an amazing percussionist who is equally adept on guitar and vocals

 

June 4th

This event features a wide variety of music and lots of members of the Brampton Folk Club playing plenty of familiar and original songs. This fundraising concert helps finance the club’s participation in many community events. Stay tuned for details! (Note: This is a Saturday evening concert.)

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Tickets for all concerts are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, while a season ticket for all 8 shows is only $65. Tickets are available at the door, at the St. Paul’s church office, or through reservations by calling 647-BFF-FOLK (647-233-3655), or by emailing info@bramptonfolkclub.ca. Tickets are also available for $13 through the City Theatre Box Office (905-874-2800).