Valdy News

After six gigs in Hope over the last decade, a legendary folk singer and writer is still pulling in the crowds.

Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet recieve the award for vocal group of the year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards at the Dominion Chalmers United Church in Ottawa, Ont., Nov.

The Contenders, featuring Canadian singer and songwriters Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard are touring the Okanagan and Interior during George Ryga Week in B.C. On Sunday they will be at The Barking Parrot and on Tuesday at Summerland's Centre Stage Theatre.

Two of British Columba musicians will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the George Ryga Centre with a concert in Summerland next week.

Life's pretty good on the road right now for Gary FjelGaard. He's travelling in a new motor home, with his wife and year-old puppies, "and it's the most luxurious travelling we've had in a long time," the veteran singer-songwriter says.

The only multi-Juno winner to make fridges at the old Kelvinator plant is back on Dundas St.

He's brought songs about the old west to life for decades, and now Juno Award-winning musician Gary Fjellgaard is returning to Fort Frances to share his music this Thursday .

The 10th anniversary of Ingersoll's Canterbury Folk Festival will be celebrated with gusto this weekend.

Valdy is coming to Denman Island! Join this folk singer legend in a rare opportunity to learn about song- writing with this beloved Canadian folksinger.

A long time stalwart of the national music scene, Valdy will appear in Revelstoke to wow audience members of all ages.

The Sooke Folk Society will host the next installment of its concert series this Sunday evening, May 31 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church.