The Victoria Folk Music Society acknowledges with respect and gratitude the Coast Salish People upon whose traditional territories we live, work, and play. We honour and give special thanks to the Lekwungen and Saanich peoples: the Songhees, Esquimalt, Tsartlip, Pauquachin, Tsawout and Tseycum First Nations.

The Victoria Folk Newsletter

Folk Club: Every Sunday ~ Admission $7.00 Norway House, 1110 Hillside Avenue ~ on the #4 bus route Format: 6:45 PM Impromptu Jam Session ~ newcomers welcome 7:30 PM Open Stage ~ sign up with the Host to perform a 10-minute set 8:45 PM Intermission ~ tea, co!ee, and assorted goodies available 9:00 PM The Feature ~ as shown below Mail To: VFMS c/o Old Town Strings, 1034 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 2A5 Website: victoriafolkmusic.ca

September 1 ~ Bijoux du Bayou For almost 22 years B ijou x du With accordion and fiddle sailing Bayou has been spreading the rich around guitars and bass there’s traditional styles of Zydeco, Cajun, plenty of wind in the musical sails to and New Orleans music and keeping deliver you to a fun but enlightened those Good Times sensibilities up front. destination. If B.C. had a bayou Bijoux Bijoux includes Tex-Mex, Swing, Latin, would be in the middle putting out the and Country tunes to take you on a joyous sounds they’re known for. Don’t musical ride you’ll not soon forget. miss them! September 8 ~ Sandtimer After a series of sporadic guitar jams, of the world we live in and combine wry Rob Sword, classically trained pianist, & observations with a reflective outlook. Simon Thomas, marine conservationist, Adding Alex Jackson (percussion) formed Sandtimer and started per- and Rachel Thomas (vocals & bass), forming on the U.K. acoustic circuit. the band have toured the UK, Germany, Channeling elements of folk music and Canada and have released a steady with an experimental, ‘DIY’ approach, stream of EPs and singles, along with a Sandtimer’s intricate guitar textures and debut album release in August 2019. close vocal harmonies evoke experiences

September 15 ~ Ed Peekeekoot Ed Peekeekoot is a skilled and seasoned a timeless kind of cool that appeals to performer. Although he has lived on Vancouver audiences of all ages. Ed’s performances Island for several years, Ed maintains strong go from blazing guitar work to foot- connections with the Ahtahkakoop Cree First stomping fiddle, and haunting Native Nation in Saskatchewan where he was flute—all sprinkled with his Cree humor born and raised. and philosophy. He takes people on a From a musical family, Ed began playing wildly varied musical journey from country- professionally when he was 16. He has folk to a touch of classical and jazz.

September 22 ~ Fraser Union For over 35 years Fraser Union has progressive repertoire, four popular CDs, been singing and playing for audiences and their love of singing together has kept at festivals (Vancouver Folk Festival, them going. Now with the addition of Arts Wells, Island MusicFest, Northwest another fine singer and guitarist, Kathy Folklife—to name a few), folk clubs Griffin, Fraser Union continues to (Vancouver, Jericho, Victoria, Nanaimo, prove the truth in Faith Petric’s comment: etc.), benefit concerts, classrooms, picket “Listening to and singing along with lines, living rooms—you name it. Their Fraser Union is sheer delight”.

September 29 ~ Clancy’s Front Porch Clancy’s Front Porch is a local Victoria inspired original songs and storytelling collaboration that centres around the talents. Tracy Summers delights love of good songs and warm harmonies, audiences with her pure and honeyed through intertwining country roots & voice and adds texture with guitar, bass, folk sounds. accordion, banjo, and djembe. Heather Ray Spencer adds sweet guitar and Read contributes a warm vibrant energy dobro to the mix, and is known for his with her robust & heartfelt voice, playing beloved Americana voice, his roots- rhythm guitar, ukulele, and harmonica. ound Th

Folk Clubs and Co!eehouses r e A ♬ Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands Music ♬ Islands The Co!eehouse on Gabriola ~ Meets the last Friday of each month. 6:30 pm Doors/Jam; 7:00 pm Open Stage; 8:30 pm Feature. The Roxy Theatre, 377 Berry Point Road. Admission 10.00 FOLK CLUB FEATURES ON THE ISLANDS Email [email protected] Sayward Valley Folk Music Society:1 . . . ~ Barbara & David Denz ~ . . . . . $10.00 Sunday, SEPTEMBER 8th, 7:00 PM, Sayward. 250-282-0134 Cowichan Folk Guild ~ Meets the second Saturday of the month (September–June), 7:30 pm, at Duncan United Church. Deep Cove Folk ...... ~ Susan & Robert ~ ...... $10.00 Admission $10.00 ($5.00 CFG members). Phone 250-748-3975. Friday, SEPTEMBER 13th, 8:00 PM, Deep Cove. 250-384-9419 Highlands Folk ...... ~ Songwriters in The Round ~ ...... $7.00 Deep Cove Folk ~ Meets the second Friday of the month Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14th, 7:30 PM, Victoria. 778-678-2409 (September–June) at 8 pm, 10990 West Saanich Road. Admission $10.00 Please lug a mug. | Phone 250-384-9419 or visit deepcovefolk.ca Cowichan Folk Guild ...... ~ The High Quadra Ramblers ~ ...... $10.00 Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14th, 7:30 PM, Duncan. 250-748-3975 Highlands Folk Music ~ Meets the second Saturday of the month Nanaimo Folk Connection ...... ~ Fraser Union ~ ...... $5.00 (October–July) 7:30 pm, at 1589 Millstream Road. Admission $7.00 Friday, SEPTEMBER 20th, 7:00 PM, Nanaimo. 250-591-6883 Call 778-678-2409 or email [email protected] Sooke Folk Music Society ~ The High Quadra Ramblers ~ ...... $7.50 MACoustic Folk Club ~ evolving, maybe one folkie act a month at Saturday, SEPTEMBER 21st, 7:30 PM. Sooke. 250-642-4568 the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville. Admission $18.00 00 For info, visit mcmillanartscentre.com Sayward Valley Folk Music Society:2 . ~ Paula Berry & Lisa Rumple ~ . . . $20. nd Sunday, SEPTEMBER 22 , 7:00 PM, Sayward. 250-282-0134 Nanaimo Folk Connection ~ Meets the third Friday of the month Co!eehouse on Gabriola ...... ~ Driftwood ~ ...... $10.00 (September–June) at 7:00 pm. Admission $5.00 | Phone 250-591-6883 Friday, SEPTEMBER 27th, 7:00 PM, Gabriola Island. 250-658-1478 or email [email protected] 00 Sayward Valley Folk Music Society:3 ...... ~ Nice Verdes ~ ...... $10. Sunday, SEPTEMBER 29th, 7:00 PM, Sayward. 250-282-0134 Qualicum Acoustic Café ~ Meets the "rst Friday of the month (October–April*) 7:30 pm, at the Rotary House, 211 W. Fern Road, ONCERTS ETC Qualicum Beach. Admission $10.00 C , . Info: [email protected] (*IN JANUARY WE DO THE LAST FRIDAY, ~ VFMS: Bijoux du Bayou ~ Sunday, SEPTEMBER 1st, 7:30 PM, SKIP FEBRUARY, AND THEN THE FIRST FRIDAY IN MARCH AND APRIL.) (NORWAY HOUSE) | $7.00 ~ Ozmoses ~ Friday, SEPTEMBER 6th, 7:00 PM, at the OAKS RESTAURANT & GRILL, Salt Spring Folk Club ~ Hosts concerts October thru April on Salt- 2250 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria. | by donation$ spring Island. Visit saltspringfolkclub.com for more information. ~ The Grand Victorian Opry ~ Saturday, SEPTEMBER 7th, HERMANN’S JAZZ CLUB, Sayward Valley Folk Music Society ~ Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday of 753 View St, Victoria. | 250-388-9166 | $20.00 | hermannsjazz.com the month (January–November) at Sayward Heritage Hall, 1257 Sayward ~ VFMS: Sandtimer ~ Sunday, SEPTEMBER 8th, 7:30 PM, (NORWAY HOUSE) | $7.00 Road, Sayward, BC | Door 6:30 pm; Show 7:00 pm | Admission $10.00 | Contact Bob at [email protected], or phone 250-282-0134 ~ The Lester Quitzau Trio ~ Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14th, HERMANN’S JAZZ CLUB, 753 View St, Victoria. | 250-388-9166 | $20.00 | hermannsjazz.com Sooke Folk Co!eehouse ~ Meets the third Saturday of the month (September–June) 7:30 pm. Admission $7.50 | Holy Trinity United ~ VFMS: Ed Peekeekoot ~ Sunday, SEPTEMBER 15th, 7:30 PM, 00 Church, 1962 Murray Road, Sooke, BC. Email Grant Jamieson at (NORWAY HOUSE) | $7. [email protected] or visit sookefolkmusicsociety.com ~ RIG-A-JIG ~ Friday, SEPTEMBER 20th, 7:00 PM, at the OAKS RESTAURANT & GRILL, 2250 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria. | by donation$

~ West My Friend in Concert ~ Friday, SEPTEMBER 20th, 7:30 PM, at ALIX ♬ GOOLDEN PERFORMANCE HALL, 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria. | $25.00

~ Concert: Celtic Chaos ~ Saturday, SEPTEMBER 21st, Qualicum, B.C. — The Victoria Folk Music Society email Joyce Beaton at [email protected] ~ VFMS: Fraser Union ~ Sunday, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 7:30 PM, 00 Admission to Sunday Folk Club ~ $7. — FREE 16 & under. (NORWAY HOUSE) | $7.00 No charge for VFMS members, volunteers, and performers ~ Bijoux du Bayou ~ Friday, SEPTEMBER 27th, 7:00 PM, at the OAKS RESTAURANT & Memberships ~ one year from date of purchase GRILL, 2250 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria. | by donation$ $75.00 Individual $120.00 Family $17.00 Newsletter Only ~ Concert: The Tannahill Weavers ~ Friday, SEPTEMBER 27th, Qualicum, Contacts B.C. — email Joyce Beaton at [email protected] Membership/Mailing, General Info, Emergencies: contact Carol Aileen at 250-475-1355 or email ...... [email protected] ~ VFMS: Clancy’s Front Porch ~ Sunday, SEPTEMBER 29th, 7:30 PM, (NORWAY HOUSE) | $7.00 Host Master General: Nancy Taylor ...... 250-477-6844 Volunteer Coordinator: Nancy Taylor ...... 250-477-6844 ~ Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park (Victoria) ~

Promotions: Rick Lester ...... [email protected] · Sun. SEPTEMBER 01 The Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra, 1:30–3:20 PM

Feature Performer Bookings · Mon. SEPTEMBER 02 Kirin Lamb & William Cherno!, 1:30–3:20 pm Patty Castle ...... [email protected] ~ Oaklands Sunset Market Music Schedule (4:30–6:30pm, 6:30–8:30pm)

Newsletter Emily Jones & Ron Gillmore ...... · Wed. SEPTEMBER 04 Looelle | The High Quadra Ramblers ...... [email protected] at 2827 Belmont Avenue (Victoria) FREE. To sign up for a free monthly VFMS Newsletter email subscription, visit victoriafolkmusic.ca/vfms_newsletter_subscribe.html ~ ‘Summer in the Square’ Lunchtime Concerts (Victoria) ~

Our VFMS website: ...... victoriafolkmusic.ca · Wed. SEPTEMBER 11 Lester Quitzau Duo Ron Gillmore ...... [email protected] 12:00–1:00 PM in Centennial Square. FREE. For our Facebook page, go to facebook.com, search for VFMS. ~ Beacon Ridge Productions (BRP)~ ISLANDFOLK · Saturday, SEP. 14th: Gangspil | $25.00 | Bee St. An Email List for Folk-Music Announcements and Discussions · Saturday, SEP. 21th: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas | $25.00 | Pandora Ave. 00 [email protected] · Friday, SEP. 27th: Christine Tassan et Les Imposteures | $25. | Bee St. This list is intended to serve Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, · Saturday, SEP. 28th: The Tannahill Weavers | $30.00 | Pandora Ave. and surrounding areas. Its primary purpose is to support · Bee St. Concerts at THE UPSTAIRS LOUNGE, OAK BAY RECREATION CENTRE, contact, communication, and coördination between performers, presenters, fans, and a"cionados of folk music. You must 1975 Bee Street, Victoria. | Doors at 6:00 PM (for dinner) concerts at 7:30 PM subscribe to be able to write to the list—follow the instructions · Pandora Ave. Concerts at FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, on this webpage: 1205 Pandora Avenue, Victoria. | Concerts at 7:30 PM ml.islandnet.com/mailman/listinfo/islandfolk · Advance tickets at Ivy’s Bookshop, Oak Bay Recreation Centre reception, online at beaconridgeproductions.com — or ADD $5.00 MORE at the door

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Attitude of Gratitude Huge thanks to Lillian Kamper for her generous donation to the Folk! Lillian is a long-time member of the club and when she recently sold a guitar, she very kindly chose to donate the proceeds to the VFMS. Thank you so much, Lillian!! Heartfelt thanks also goes to other folks who have made generous financial donations to the club Duncan in the past like Jean Smith, Lynn Beak, John Taylor, Ian Johnston, Caroline Coville, and ye-who-won’t-be

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Although the VFMS is a registered non-profit society, we are not a registered charity so we can’t Crescent Beach Crescent provide tax receipts but we try to make up for that with deep gratitude!

Truly, it takes a community to sustain a Folk club!! 31–Sep. 01 31–Sep. 27–29 06–08 06–08 Victoria Folk Music Society Sep. Sep. Sep. Nov. 08–10 Nov. Aug. 30–Sep. 01 Aug.

Autumn Retreat

November 8-10, 2019 George Pringle Memorial Camp, Shawnigan Lake, BC Fall Retreat Fall Music Festival Music

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TE The Victoria Folk Music Society returns to Camp Pringle on the peaceful shores of Shawnigan A Lake for a cozy Autumn Retreat. The days and evenings will be filled with jamming, song circles, Society

and conversationjoin us for a relaxing, informal weekend of sharing music with friends both old Society ULTIV and new! There will be workshops to stretch your musical skills and repertoire. You can volunteer C to lead a workshop, or moderate a jam session or song circle (Please indicate on the form below if youd like to be a leader/moderator and well contact you). There will also be a concert that you can participate in on Saturday night. The Retreat begins Friday at 5:00 pm. (please arrive earlier due to daycare). The Retreat ends Sunday at 2:00pm following lunch and cleanup. Registration Deadlines: Accommodations are various sized shared rooms in heated lodges with shared bathrooms and hot Earlybird: Sept. 30, 2019 showers. The bunks come equipped with a foam mattress, but you will need to bring your own bedding, towels, and personal necessities. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served Regular: Oct. 28, 2019

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Mail registration form to:

Good meals will be provided by the camp chef from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. A choice of VFMS Retreat c/o

omnivorous or vegetarian meals is included in the Registration fee. The chef can also provide 3483 Lovat Avenue dairy-free or gluten-free meals but there will be additional daily fees for these. No other dietary c Victoria, BC, V8X 1T8 c accommodations are available. You may also bring food/snacks for yourself and to share at the Saturday night concert, but the camp requires that there be no nuts in any of these. If you have ** Please remember to multiple food concerns, you may want to bring some provisions; there are kitchen facilities enclose your payment! ** available in Brantor Lodge for self-prepared meals.

VFMS Retreat Registration Form 2019 !!! PLEASE P R I N T LEGIBLY !!! Name (s)______Address______Telephone______City______Province_____Postal Code______Email______

Registration Fee: $165(Earlybird), $185(Regular). Fee includes Accommodations (Friday and Saturday) and Omnivorous or Vegetarian meals (Friday Dinner through Sunday Lunch). Dairy-free meals $5/day, Gluten-free meals $7/day extra. 1.) # of people ____ X Registration fee $______= $______# of people choosing Vegetarian meals _____ 2.) # of people ____ X Dairy Free Meals ($10) = $______3.) # of people ____ X Gluten Free Meals ($14) = $______TOTAL Payment (1+2+3): $______Carpooling: Willing to provide a ride: ____ Need a ride: ____ Interested in leading a workshop? ______or moderating a song circle or jam? ______LIABILITY WAIVER: No pets, alcohol, or illegal drugs are allowed at Camp Pringle. I agree to abide by the camp rules and assume all risks associated with my participation in this Retreat. I agree not to sue or claim damages for any injury, loss, or damage, and release, discharge and hold harmless the Victoria Folk Music Society, its officers, members, and anyone else delegated responsibility for this Retreat. I understand children are at special risk and are the responsibility of their parents or guardians at all times. Signatures of all adult campers:______Date______

Clip and mail with cheque or money order (made out to Victoria Folk Music Society) or bring to the VFMS Coffeehouse on Sunday nights. c Please note: space is limited; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a confirmation email after your registration is c received if you provide us with your email address. Sorry but we are unable to provide refunds after Registration closes due to committed costs. – 3 – !olki"eds !olki"eds LEARN BANJO, DOBRO OR GUITAR! ~ Accepting !olki"eds FOR SALE ~ a variety of quality, open-back VICTORIA NAUTICAL SONG CIRCLE ~ students on all instruments from beginner 5-string banjos ~ All made in Victoria. to advanced, in person in Victoria or Every two weeks Fridays, 7:30 PM, upstairs at Prices range from $150–$350, Special online via Skype. Its $30/30 mins or $50 The Bent Mast (James Bay). For info, email orders also taken. For info or viewing, /50 mins. Please contact for availability— [email protected] contact Murray Luft at 778-440-1566 or Miles Zurawell 780-905-5226; or email WEST COAST HARPS ~ Retailing fine folk [email protected] [email protected] harps, hammered dulcimers & psalteries. CELTIC CROSS INSTRUMENTS ~ Custom-Made FOR SALE ~ Gold Tone MM-150 Maple Mountain For more info, visit westcoastharps.com Mandolins, Mandolas, Octave Mandolins, Banjo ~ 5-string, open back, Indian rosewood Bouzoukis; Weisenborn Copies ~ fretboard with thumb scoop. Includes hardshell Neil Russell, 1441 Jamaica Road, case, leather strap, tuner, capo, and extra strings. Note for readers of our Victoria, BC, Canada V8N 2C9 Clean bill of health from Old Town Strings. Start paper NEWSLETTER: 250-721-0712 or [email protected] playing today for $750! Contact Carol Aileen at the PDF is in colour! www.celticcrossinstruments.com 250-475-1355 or [email protected] Victoria indie-folk trio West My Friend has reached their 10th birthday, and to September Concerts in Qualicum, BC celebrate they are releasing their fourth album, recorded with 53-piece symphony orchestra! They will be joined by more than a hundred musicians on the stage of the Alix Goolden Sep 21: Celtic Chaos | $20.00 | Rotary house on Fern Road Performance Hall, including members of Victoria’s symphony community, The Choir Sep 27: Tannahill Weavers | $30.00 | Qualicum Baptist Church on Beach Road & The Chorus, and the VCM Senior String Ensemble. Friday, September 20th, 7:30 P.M. Contact Joyce Beaton [email protected]

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VFMS Feature: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Kirin Lamb | The Grand Looelle HUB SQUARE DANCE & William High Quadra (Cowichan Station) Victorian Opry Bijoux du (HERMANN’S—see p. 2) Cherno! Ramblers 7:30 PM (see p. 2) (CAMERONBANDSHELL: see p. 2) Bayou (OAKLANDSMARKET: see p. 2) Ozmoses (OAKS—see p. 2) VFMS Business Meeting Yiddish Columbia 7:30 PM State Orchestra 3483 Lovat Avenue (CAMERONBANDSHELL: see p. 2)

VFMS Feature: 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Lester Quitzau Victoria Nautical Song Circle Lester Quitzau & Duo (BENTMAST— 7:30 PM) (HERMANN’S—see p. 2) Sandtimer (CENTENNIALSQUARE: see p. 2) DEEP COVE FOLK HIGHLANDS FOLK SUSAN & ROBERT SONGWRITERS IN 8:00 PM (see p. 2) THE ROUND SAYWARD VALLEY FOLK CLUB 7:30 PM (see p. 2) BARBARA & DAVID DENZ 7:00 PM—(see p. 2) Gangspil ( BRP · see p. 2)

VFMS Feature: 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 The Traditional Song Circle Alasdair Fraser & (BENTMAST— 8:00 PM) Ed Peekeekoot Natalie Haas RIG-A-JIG ( BRP · see p. 2) (OAKS—see p. 2) SOOKE FOLK CLUB VFMS West My Friend HIGH QUADRA RAMBLERS Newsletter (VICTORIA—see p. 2) 7:30 PM—(see p. 2) Deadline! NANAIMO FOLK FRASER UNION 7:30 PM (see p. 2)

VFMS Feature: 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Victoria Nautical Song Circle ICTORIA LUEGRASS OCIETY (BENTMAST— 7:30 PM) Tannahill Weavers Fraser Union V B S ( BRP · see p. 2) BORDER RIDE Bijoux du Bayou (OAKS—see p. 2) Christine Tassan & SAYWARD VALLEY FOLK CLUB ( BRP · see p. 2) PAULA BERRY & LISA RUMPLE COFFEEHOUSE ON GABRIOLA 7:00 PM—(see p. 2) DRIFTWOOD 7:00 PM—(see p. 2)

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Clancy’s Front Porch OCTOBER 2019 VFMS FEATURES: Oct 06: Old Paint Duo | Oct 13: Pat Kelleher |

SAYWARD VALLEY FOLK CLUB | Oct 20: Tête-à-Tête | Oct 26: The Ecclestons Trio NICE VERDES 7:00 PM—(see p. 2)

– 4 – Visit the VFMS on the internet — victoriafolkmusic.ca — for more information.