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Message from the Producer I am very pleased and excited by the confirmations and the possibilities for August. **Your Sneak Peek** Already Confirmed are: k.d. lang and Siss Boom Bang will be performing older songs along with new material from her new album, Sing It Loud which she says was written for the Canadian folk…

Of the almost 600 people who filled out the survey, 202 had attended less than 10 years; 245 had attended 15 years or more. Artist suggestions were plentiful – over 1000 different artists were suggested – and quite varied, a testament to the musical knowledge and breadth of the musical tastes of folk fest patrons.…

Coming Edmonton events that Folkies will love: Bruce Cockburn will be gracing the stage at the Winspear April 1, 2011 in support of his new album Small Source of Comfort, an adventurous collection of songs of romance, protest and spiritual discovery. The album, primarily acoustic yet rhythmically savvy, is rich in Cockburn’s characteristic blend of…