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Performances from this Season
Featured below are some of the artists that have appeared at the Cochrane Valley Folk Club this year. If you'd like to see photos of performers from past seasons, just click on the following links:
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David Gogo
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David Gogo with Matt Andersen
Saturday, Januart 19th 2008
David Gogo was in fine form on his last Canadian stop before the start of a European tour in Germany. Stellar guitar playing accompanied by David's wry humour warmed up the audience on a snowy winter night. Selections included songs from his two acoustic CDs, Bare Bones and Acoustic - Volume 2. Highlights of the show were "She's Breakin' Through", the story of his grandfather's death in a BC mining tragedy, and "Aberdeen Mississippi Blues", showing off David's slide virtuosity on the steel guitar.
Matt Andersen from Bairdsville, New Brunswick opened the show for David and just knocked the audience out. Matt's rendition of the R&B classic by Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine", would have made Bill proud. Originals such as "One Size Never Fits" won the crowd over to his high energy performance.
It was a night of great Canadian blues, showcasing the talents of two amazing artists from the east and west coasts of our land.
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The McDades
Sunday, December 2nd 2007
The Cochrane Valley Folk Club closed out 2007 with an inspired performance by The McDades. Defying typical musical labels, their show is best described as jazz-infused roots mixed in a Celtic blender. Siblings Shannon Johnson (violin) and Jeremiah McDade (flute, soprano sax) alternated solos while brother Solon McDade anchored the band with his double-bass. Presenting songs in both English and French, the McDades were joined by Montreal guitarist, Simon Marion. Highlights of the evening's energetic performance from the 2007 Juno award-winning Best Roots Group included Dance of the Seven Veils (if you closed your eyes, you could almost feel the desert winds of the Sahara) and V'la l'Bon Vent, invoking all the charm of a Quebecois house party.
Lyndsay Jane opening the show with a wonderful set of music as she made a triumphant return to Cochrane. Playing songs from her recently released CD, Lovers Find Reasons, Lyndsay wowed the hometown crowd with songs such as Gasoline Stain and I Am No Dancer, which turned into an audience sing-along.
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Shannon McDade & Simon Marion
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Jerusalem Ridge
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Jerusalem Ridge
Saturday, November 17th 2007
Jerusalem Ridge then took the stage. Craig Korth, Byron Myhre, Joe Teichroeb and Keith Burgess displayed some dazzling finger pickin' and pluckin' on a wide variety of instruments including several 1930's-era banjos, mandolins, fiddles, dobro, guitars .... all played interchangeably by several band members. The group's vocal harmonies were particularly apparent on a gospel song done "A Cappella" (see photo) resulting in thunderous applause from the appreciative audience. Three hours of blues, bluegrass and gospel (and some pretty corny jokes by Craig Korth) sent everyone home on a high note.
The Billy Manzik Band opened the show for the sell-out crowd of 260 people at the RancheHouse last Saturday night. A set of fine original acoustic blues was highlighted by a stunning solo by violinist, Billy Zulak.
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Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick
Friday, October 12th 2007
A Family Affair
Rick Fines and Suzie Vinnick presented their unique style of acoustic blues last Friday night at the Cochrane RancheHouse. The feeling was definitely down-home blues but presented in a light-hearted manner with songs such as Oreo Cookie Blues (a salute to chocoholics) and Riley Wants His Life Back (about living the good life). Opening the show was Cochrane perennial favorite and Rick's Niece, Heather Blush whose vocal range continues to dazzle each audience.
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Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick
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Andrea House & Chris Smith
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Andrea House & Ralf Buschmeyer
Saturday, October 6th 2007
Andrea House accompanied by Chris Smith and Ralf Buschmeyer played to a rapt audience last night at a concert sponsored by CKUA in support of the Cochrane Activettes. Master of Ceremonies - Andy Donnelly, host of CKUA's Celtic Show, was in fine form joking with the audience and leading them on a excursion to the makeshift recording room back stage.
This concert is scheduled to be re-broadcast as part of CKUA's Live from Alberta Stages on November 9th at 8pm.
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David Francey
Friday, September 21st 2007
Last Friday night was the season opener for the club at the Cochrane Alliance Church and what a great start to the 2007/08 season. Jasmine Whenham led off with some great guitar playing and amazing vocals on covers such as Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. Equally impressive were self-penned songs such as This Girl, Sooner or Later, You Never, and Jim's Song, an ode to her grandfather. Watch out for great things in the future from this part-time potato farmer and fabulous musician from Pigeon Lake, Alberta
David Francey then regaled everyone with heart-felt songs, each accompanied by insight stories as an introduction. Whether it was tales of growing up (Paperboy), cruising Lake Superior in a tanker (Ballad of Bowser MacRae), peace in the world (New Jerusalem & Morning Train) or his darling wife, Beth (Tonight In My Dreams), the audience was held captive. Craig Werth provided the counterpoint to David's vocals, demonstrating a mastery of the guitar and bouzouki. David Francey has the rare ability to pull an audience into his songs and experience life's journey through his eyes.
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David Francey
& Craig Werth
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