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CTV News
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Arrested Development added to Thursday folk festival lineup
The 2024 Calgary Folk Festival kicks off Thursday night on Prince's Island Park. (Photo: X@calgaryfolkfest) The Calgary Folk Festival has announced a lineup change. Hip hop group Arrested Development has been added to Thursday night's lineup. The lineup change came down Tuesday after the scheduled act, Michael Kiwanuka, had to cancel his upcoming performance Thursday due to illness. Arrested Development will now play the ATB Stage before headliner Sierra Ferrell. The group won two Grammy Awards in 1993, for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Rap Group. This will be the group's third time performing at the Calgary Folk Festival, previously playing in 2009 and 2015. Folkfest kicks off Thursday and goes until Sunday, with tickets still available online.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'60s Singer and Songwriter Legend, 81, Marks Milestone of Meeting Fellow Icon With Epic Throwback Photo
'60s Singer and Songwriter Legend, 81, Marks Milestone of Meeting Fellow Icon With Epic Throwback Photo originally appeared on Parade. The '60s were truly a revolutionary time. From politics to music, it was an era that gave us some of the most prolific icons that would inevitably shape music and culture as we know it. Very seldom are the catalyst-moments caught on camera, but when they are, it's pretty rewarding. Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell, 81, caught just that and shared it with the world, with a throwback photo of the milestone moment she met the late Leonard Cohen at the 1967 Newport Folk Festival. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joni Mitchell (@jonimitchell) Fans felt privileged to be getting a glimpse of these priceless memories. "Both have lyrics that read like poetry," wrote one fan. "So young, beautiful and talented! Their voices and poetry will never leave my heart," added another. "I could drink a case of you both," another cleverly commented. The late '60s meeting was the beginning of a brief but intense romantic relationship between the two talents. It would be the inspiration behind several works including Mitchell's "Rainy Night House" which Mitchell once confirmed to Far Out Magazine was about Cohen. 'Yeah. I went one time to his home, and I fell asleep in his old room, and he sat up and watched me sleep," she claimed. "He sat up all night, and he watched me see who in the world I could be.' Her iconic ballad "Case of You" is also rumored to be about him, but was never publicly confirmed to. It's also believed that "Winter Lady" was Cohen's ode to two maintained a long friendship despite their brief romance, until Cohen died in 2016. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '60s Singer and Songwriter Legend, 81, Marks Milestone of Meeting Fellow Icon With Epic Throwback Photo first appeared on Parade on Jul 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Province
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Vancouver Folk Festival: A classic Neil Young album reimagined, plus 5 must-see performers
The tribute is part of a continuing series of performances at the Folk Festival that explore the work of iconic acts July 10, 1974: Neil Young performs with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum. Photo by Rob Straight / PNG Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors On July 19, 1974, Neil Young previewed his fifth solo album, On the Beach, at a surprise concert in Los Angeles. As a nod to that event, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival presents On the Beach: Neil Young Reimagined on July 19 at Jericho Beach. Featuring the Hen House All-Stars backing band led by Juno Award-winning guitarist and producer Steve Dawson, the lineup of musicians honouring Young's legacy includes Krystle Dos Santos, Sue Foley, Margaret Glaspy, Rich Hope, Marcus Mosely, Marin Patenaude, Samantha Parton, Kenneth Pattengale and Julian Taylor. This is part of a continuing series of performances at the Folk Festival that explore the work of iconic acts, such as Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan, as interpreted by artists who put their own distinct twist on material considered part of the classic-rock canon. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While the focus is on Young's seminal 1970 record After the Gold Rush, it draws from across his prolific career. Dawson says the fact that such an oddball could arrive in Los Angeles in the early 1960s and become the toast of the town is something that defies all music industry conventions. Mining his own distinct brand of guitar playing and songwriting to great success is something that can't be copied and has made Young a role model and inspiration for generations of Canadian musicians. Steve Dawson supplied 'He's not like other iconic Canadian songwriters who reference the country a lot in their material either, like The Tragically Hip,' said Dawson. 'But anyone, in any country, would have a huge amount of respect for what he's done and how he's done it. It's one of the reasons so many amazing voices have taken on his songs, and hearing them interpreted by the singers we have for this event is really exciting.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Award-winning Black Canadian/Mohawk artist Julian Taylor, who also appears as a feature act at the folk festival and at the incredibly popular gospel workshop on Sunday morning, admits that Young is an inescapable presence. 'There are some records that resonate with me and are personal favourites, such as On the Beach and Tonight's the Night, but he loses me a lot of the time as well,' said Toronto-based Taylor. 'For musicians working in my area, his influence is everywhere, and trying to think of another artist who has that definitive folk style but isn't afraid to really crank it up is rare. 'I'm always up for trying out a project like this, but honestly I'm more of a Robbie Robertson of the Band or Bob Dylan type of guy.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Musician Julian Taylor. Photo: Lisa MacIntosh/Handout Having performed at the folk fest numerous times with the Sojourners and the Good Noise Gospel Choir, Vancouver vocalist Marcus Mosely estimates he has played the event five or six times. Singing Neil Young songs has never been on his bucket list of material to perform, but he's excited to be involved in the reimagining project, as well as hosting the gospel workshop featuring one of his idols, Texas belter Ruthie Foster. 'Like anyone else who is a child of the '60s, I grew up listening to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and his solo work,' said Mosely. 'While I've not followed every stage of his career, so much of his solo material has been a part of my upbringing. The song I'm doing is Tonight's the Night, which is completely outside my wheelhouse. But I love the way that Steve has brought his 'Steve-isms' into it, making it very fresh.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. That 'fresh' approach to what can sometimes be a little too-classic material is what makes these reimaginings different from a tribute show. Vancouver Folk Music Festival artistic director Fiona Black says she wouldn't be interested in presenting that kind of a show, mixing local talents with national and international performers. 'Tributes conjure up images of a band trying to be the original artist and that is definitely not what we are doing here,' said Black. 'When you have a different, unique vocalist performing songs they want to put their stamp on, it's very much in Young's style, which is to never do a song the same way twice. We have a few new additions from the show at the Kay Meek centre last year, which was more of a focus on After the Goldrush.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. These shows, Black notes, also allow people to discover new talents and launch themselves into embracing the diverse artist offering over the festival weekend. For full artist profiles and samples as well as the packed workshop and individual concert program, visit Don't miss these 5 artists at the 2025 Vancouver Folk Music Festival With three nights of evening main stage performances and several different workshops and individual concerts on the east, west and south stages, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival packs in a lot of music over a short period of time. From Appalachian and Atlas mountain music to blazing blues guitar and raw soul vocals, the 2025 edition of the festival provides the opportunity to check out sounds that suit your personal preferences, as well as find something wonderful and new to your ears. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The best advice: Pick a few specific concerts and workshops and then leave yourself room to wander and wonder what you'll discover. Here are five acts not to miss: Bab L' Bluz When/where: Sat., 10:05-11 p.m., Main Stage; Sun., 12:30-1:30 p.m., West Stage Website: Latest album: Swaken About: This Moroccan-French crew's name translates as 'door of the blues,' and it's opening the way for women-fronted acts in the macho world of the desert blues sound that has captivated global audiences in recent years. Lead singer Yousra Mansour is a serious badass on her custom electric guembri (bass lute) and has a piercing wail that just rocks. Ruthie Foster When/where: Sun., 10-11:30 a.m., South Stage; Sun., 7:15-8:10 p.m., Main Stage This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Website: Latest album: Mileage About: Texas musician Foster is a dynamo whose work encompasses gospel, blues, folk, country and more. In songs such as the title track on her latest release Mileage, Foster serves up confessional songs of Black womanhood and LGBTQ+ issues with heart-stopping intensity. Sue Foley When/where: Sat., 11:10 a.m.-noon, East Stage Website: Latest album: One Guitar Woman About: Fingerpicking stylist Foley plays with passion, grace and fire. An absolute guitar hero, her latest release finds her unplugging and showcasing her amazing acoustic playing while paying tribute to legends such as Memphis Minnie, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and more. Take::Teke When/where: Fri., 3-4 p.m., West Stage This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Website: Latest album: Doppleganger About: Japanese Canadian psychedelic crew Teke::Teke really rocks to a sound of its own. Incorporating everything from piccolo and brass alongside shredding surf guitar and pop hooks, the Montreal septet is one of a kind. Owing to being so in-demand globally, they don't play here often. Don't miss it. The Zawose Queens When/where: Fri., 10-11 p.m., Main Stage; Sat., 11:10 a.m.-12 p.m. West Stage; Sat., 12:25-1:15 p.m., South Stage Website: Latest album: Maisha (coming soon) About: Taking the music traditions of the Wagogo, or Gogo, people of Tanzania into contemporary realms, Pendo and Leah Zawose come from a musical dynasty. Pendo's father, Hukwe Zawose, recorded for Peter Gabriel's Real World Records, and now Pendo and her niece are leading the way for women playing Gogo music. sderdeyn@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Crime News News News News
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
New-look Cambridge Folk Festival plans backed
Plans to transform one of the country's oldest folk festivals into a two-day event with additional city-wide programming have been approved by a council's cabinet. City councillors agreed to scale back the four-day Cambridge Folk Festival in an attempt to make it sustainable and financially said it made a loss of £320,000 in 2024 and the event was cancelled this year, on what would have been its 60th Nestor, Labour cabinet member for culture, economy and skills, said the new-look event would "continue to create a festival atmosphere". "This is about more than just a music event, it is about protecting a proud piece of Cambridge's cultural heritage and reshaping it for a more resilient and more inclusive future," she Folk Festival began in 1965 and in the past has seen performances from international stars such as Van Morrison, Billy Bragg and Sinead O' festival will return to Cherry Hinton Hall for "a scaled back two-day greenfield event" in 2026, but there will also be a "city-wide, multi-venue" festival under the local authority's plan, the Local Democracy Reporting Service council said this meant there would be "a more inclusive festival with programming spread over an extended period of a week or more".In the meantime, it has organised free and ticketed Folk in the City events this summer. The local authority said: "The refresh is designed to protect what makes the festival special while ensuring it is more inclusive, financially resilient and culturally relevant."Multi-venue formats have proved to be very successful for Celtic Connections in Glasgow, the Brighton Festival and Edinburgh's Fringe festival."The Labour-run council approved a contingency budget of £215,000 to fund any income loss in the first year as the new format establishes are also plans for an additional investment of £60,000 for marketing, infrastructure and local audience and artist development. A review of the festival by officers showed the authority would have needed to have found £500,000 to support the festival's current form, at a time of multimillion-pound savings being made Democrat councillor Tim Bick raised concerns about the costs incurred so far, including the 2024 loss, running this year's Folk in the City events and paying for consultants' reports. "The total cost is now running £971,000 - that is nearly a million, making this episode quite a monumental financial cost in total," he said. Council leader Cameron Holloway, Labour, said Bick had "conflated" a number of costs and potential accepted there were "significant costs" associated with the event, which was a concern, but the authority was looking to mitigate that where possible. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Axios
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Scoop: City gives Allianz Amphitheater control of public lot during concerts
The city is leasing the Belle Isle parking lot it co-owns to Allianz Amphitheater and Live Nation for its use during concerts. Why it matters: The lease terms make the 60 public and free spaces unavailable for the public's use from 1pm to midnight on concert days. That, combined with other street and lot closures, is making it harder to access the river in the area. State of play: Richmond has "a paid, month-to-month trial lease" with the venue owners for the Belle Isle lot, city parks spokesperson Tamara Jenkins tells Axios. Richmond police also shut down Brown's Island Way at 2nd Street and Tredegar Street between 5th and Brown's Island Way during concerts, she says. The Tredegar Street parking lot — the gated paid lot near the American Civil War Museum — is also closed to the public during shows, a museum spokesperson tells Axios. What they're saying: Allianz uses the lots for staging and staff parking, Jenkins says. The street closures and leased lot aim to help with crowd control and public safety, she adds. Allianz did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. Zoom out: The closures are similar to what happens during RiverRock and the Folk Festival, Jenkins says. But those festivals draw hundreds of thousands of attendees and happen over three-days twice a year, far less frequently than the 7,500-person venue's summer schedule. Worth noting: Jenkins did not respond to Axios' request for the lease terms by press time. The big picture: Parking has been one of locals' top complaints about the city's new outdoor concert venue since it opened last month (and, if we're being honest, since it was announced). At the outset, Allianz said there'd be no parking at the venue and encouraged attendees to use public transit or ride-sharing apps. For drivers, the venue offers a map of paid places to park within a 15-minute walk. Yes, but: The lack of onsite parking doesn't appear to have deterred concert-goers. Early reviews on social media (minus parking and food price gripes) suggest the venue is a hit and a welcome addition to life in RVA. And Allianz is hosting its biggest show yet this week: Back-to-back sold-out shows for Dave Matthews Band's first Richmond concert in nearly 30 years (the Belle Isle lot will be closed from 8am-midnight due to the size of the shows).
