Vancouver Island’s Black Angus was born in 2006/07 out of the success of West Coast Celtic band Kitangus. Alex MacCuaig, upright bass and vocals, followed Gareth Hurwood, guitar and vocals, on that journey — a journey that began right here at The Folk! Two decades later, their partnership celebrates collaboration with each other and with a crack roster of guest players.

Black Angus returns to the VFMS tonight with fiddler extraordinaire Sarah Tradewell — the Folk’s a happy place for the repertoire and the roster! Roots, Blues, Gospel, Shanties, humours dark and light, this is gratitude, this is Gareth, Alex, and Sarah — Black Angus × 3 back at the VFMS!

Once again, the Folk welcomes the Clover Point Drifters for an evening of Bluegrass, seasonal ditties, and good humour as only they can provide!

The band has been continuously active for over 25 years with the same old five guys, each having a decades-long love affair with Bluegrass music: Alan Law on guitar, lead and harmony vocals; George Robinson on bass and lead vocals; Dan Parker on mandolin and lead vocals; Mike Kraft on banjo and harmony vocals; and Larry Stevens on resophonic guitar and lead vocals. The Drifters’ performances feature close, heartfelt duet- and trio–harmonies backed by strong banjo, dobro, and mandolin accompaniment. Good times tonight — guaranteed!!

Victoria performers Niels Petersen & Connie Lebeau will take to the stage tonight with a mixture of original folk songs, Christmas music, and plenty of sing-alongs.

As a bassist, back-up vocalist, and accordion player, Connie Lebeau’s credits include playing with Valdy, Roy Forbes, Gary Fjellgaard, Shari Ulrich, and Raffi.

Originally from Denmark, songwriter and composer Niels Petersen got his start with the CBC. As a solo artist, Niels opened shows across Canada with such artists as Joan Armatrading, Tina Turner, Burton Cummings and Sir Cliff Richard.

Connie and Niels bring beautiful harmonies, great musicality, and gentle humour to the VFMS for this special evening!

The dark of winter is upon us — what better way to lift our spirits than a Ceilidh? Bring your voices, dancing shoes, some potluck finger-food (savoury or sweet), and all your good cheer to the Folk’s annual year-end party! Doors open at 6:30 pm with the club providing the beverages (tea, coffee, mulled cider) for all. Bring your seasonally themed songs and tunes for the jam and singing circle from 6:45-7:30 — and then the show gets rolling! Denis Donnelly and others will lead us in traditional winter carols, the Morris Dancers return with the Mummer’s Play and Morris dancing, Virgo Rising will give us a few songs, and Shinndig’s new lineup (Ian Johnston, Dick Pollard, Karen Gillmore, Francis Tally & Dorothy Bright) will provide lively dance music for all, with instruction by caller John Erskine so everyone who wishes can participate!

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