Islands Folk Festival

12/04/2024

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12/01/2024

It is John Reischman and the Jaybirds week at the Cowichan Folk Guild and to kick off this week that culminates with an unforgettable show at Vimy Hall, we made this special play-along video of John and Trisha's original song "In The Darkest Hour" and transcribed the lyrics and chords so you can cover it yourself after you've played along with the Jaybirds. So dust off that guitar and give it a try! How does it work? It explains itself, all you gotta do is hit play. John Reischman and the Jaybirds at Vimy Hall for more information on the upcoming show and islandsfolk.tickit.ca for tickets.

11/23/2024

John Reischman and the Jaybirds are Grammy and Juno winning legends that bring timeless music to life. We are so lucky to have them coming to Vimy Hall on December 6th. Tickets are on sale at islandsfolk.tickit.ca OH! And who can tell us about this song?
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11/22/2024

We are so excited about John Reischman and the Jaybirds coming to Vimy Hall on December 6th! This is an artist that transcends genre preferences because we can confidently say, if you like music, you'll love this. It has been a while since we hosted a concert from these guys so please consider joining us at Vimy Hall on December 6th! https://www.facebook.com/events/1642161096703370

11/14/2024

Tickets make great stocking stuffers!!
Folk for the Whole Family 💙

Get your tickets here https://islandsfolk.tickit.ca/events/25858-islands-folk-festival-2025

10/05/2024

Our friends (and local residents) Blue Moon Marquee released a wonderful new album at the end of September. Look up New Orleans Sessions wherever you stream your music!

💛*** NEW ALBUM ***💛

NEW ORLEANS SESSIONS

Recorded live with a full band of fine New Orleans players, this album features original songs as well as our renditions of songs we love from the early 1900’s- 1940’s

Full band featuring

A.W. Cardinal - Vox, Guitar
Jasmine Colette - Vox, Bass
Danny Abrams - Bari Sax
B.C. Coogan - upright piano
Jon Atkinson - harmonica
Nicholas Solnick - drums
Brett Gallo - drums

Recorded live at
with Jon Atkinson

Original painting by
Digital design by

Mastered by

Please blast it in the kitchen and have a tango, in the garage, in yer whip crushing down the lane

Listen and order here:

http://bluemoonmarquee.com/new-orleans-sessions

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Maverick Cooperative

09/12/2024

Chadd Cawson has done it again! Thank you for the great write-up, Chadd. And Myc Sharratt we will see you Saturday night. Everybody else, come see us Saturday night and let's have a visit and listen to Myc. Details below!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1853749445115411

08/01/2024

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Eileen McGann performing Wisdom Guide Me with the Lila Community Choir, 2024 Islands Folk Festival, Duncan, British Columbia

07/30/2024

Valdy performing with The Infinite Atom

Valdy and The Infinite Atom playing Get Together at the 2024 Islands Folk Festival, Duncan, British Columbia

07/29/2024

Big Little Lions

Big Little Lions performing Love Is at the Islands Folk Festival 2024. Providence Farm,, Duncan, British Columbia

07/27/2024

Me and Valdy having a moment ✌️ is such a legend he has zero posts on Instagram. Music for me has been an ever growing realization that I’m walking the trails that giants like Valdy have been cutting for 40+ years 🌎 it’s a real honour to live this life.

07/27/2024

The Tzinquaw Dancers performing at the opening and closing of the Islands Folk Festival 2024. A great way to start and end the weekend.

07/26/2024

The annual singing of Deb Maike's beautiful song Tzouhalem at the end of a successful 2024 Islands Folk Festival.