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| / first and third Friday of the month / May Memorial UU Society 3800 East Genesee St., Syracuse / website / how to get there Folkus is no longer accepting unpaid reservations for Friday shows at May Memorial. Please do not call the Westcott Center number below about May Memorial shows. |
| / second Saturday of the month / Westcott Community Center Corner of Euclid Ave. and Westcott St., a half-mile east of SU / website / how to get there Reserve Tickets: Call 478-8634. (Please do not call this number about May Memorial shows) |
Teeshirt Give-Away! For the remainder of this season, at each May Memorial show, Folkus will give a free Folkus Project teeshirt to one lucky holder of an advance-sale ticket. If you plan to attend an upcoming show, please consider buying your ticket(s) beforehand, using one of the available methods. (It helps us plan better for each show.) Thanks! |
David Francey
Winner of three Juno awards (Canada's equivalent of a Grammy) and the prestigious SOCAN Folk Music Award, David Francey writes songs so simple and true they'll tear your heart out.
Friday, February 3, 2012
8 p.m. / $18
May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society,
3800 East Genesee St, Syracuse, N.Y.
"Hands-down the best songwriter working in Canada today." -- The Times Colonist
Recognized as one of today’s finest singer-songwriters, David Francey writes simple life stories, but with an emotional warmth and sincerity that give them a profound power. Beautifully crafted and concise, his lyrics unlock the magic hidden in the ordinary. He sings straight from the heart, with a passion that is warm, funny, and captivating. He says there’s nothing special about his songs; he’s simply chronicling what’s going on around him, like generations of folksingers before him. But his wry humor and astute observations, combined with his openhearted singing style, have earned him a loyal following. A Scotsman who was transplanted to Canada as a child, he remains connected to his Celtic roots. The subject matter is contemporary, but the tone and melodies draw heavily from the well of traditional.
"Passionate and authentic, David Francey brings his superb songs to life in spellbinding style." -- Ottawa Folk Festival
Francey writes songs about the working class because that's where he came from and that's what he knows. After spending much of his life working in construction, he launched his folk music career in 1999 with his debut album, "Torn Screen Door," strongly influenced by his work experiences. The music world took note and Francey began collecting an impressive list of awards.
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"David is the most exciting new narrative songwriter to emerge in many years." -- Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
His next album, "The Far End of Summer," won the 2001 Juno Award, followed with a repeat win in 2002 for "Skating Rink." His fourth album, "Waking Hour," received a Juno nomination and "Right of Passage" won another Juno Award. His "Ballad of Bowser MacRae," won the USA Songwriting Competition for Best Folk Song and in 2007 he won the SOCAN Folk Music Award. Francey won the Overall Grand Prize of the 7th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) in 2010 and last year was nominated for two Canadian Music Awards: Solo Artist of the Year and English Songwriter of the Year.
"The best Canadian folk writer that I have heard in 20 years." -- James Kellaghan
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A meeting of and for local songwriters . . . play something new and get the reactions and advice of other songwriters . . . then return the favor. For more info.
. . . for these upcoming Friday-night shows at May Memorial . . . by PayPal, check through the mail, or at preceding concerts. (Unpaid reservations are no longer available.) Please read: Advance Ticket Policy.
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Lost Time One of CNY’s most ambitious and innovative bluegrass ensembles makes their return trip to Folkus. www.losttime.org
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Dana & Susan Robinson Folkus Project favorites present a mix of old-timey instrumentals and heart-warming ballads, with a contemporary sensibility and one foot always in their North Carolina hometown. It’s good to have them back! www.robinsongs.com
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Téada Note: Special "second Friday" added show! This high-energy Irish traditional outfit blew our doors off in fall 2008. So we decided to bring them back to help kick off “Irish season” in Central New York. Because this is as Irish as it gets! (Sell-out warning!) www.teada.com
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Jeffrey Foucault Folkus debut. Foucault's songs explore the darker seams of country and blues, with a terse, elegant brand of songwriting set apart by its haunting imagery and weather-beaten cool. This is truly a "by popular demand" show; audience surveys for the past few years have always included multiple requests to book this artist. We're glad it finally worked out. www.jeffreyfoucault.com
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John Rossbach For years, Rossbach was the dean of Central New York bluegrass band leaders — not just the area's best bluegrass guitarist but a knowledgeable, passionate afficionado who did much to nurture the careers of other bluegrass musicians in the area. Then, two years ago, he moved away. But we're only too happy to stage his unofficial homecoming concert. Check back for more detail about the former bandmates who will be joining him April 6. www.johnrossbach.com
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Patty Larkin Folkus debut and sellout alert. Patty Larkin is one of the major stars of the contemporary folk/songwriter scene — and has been now for decades. Her smart, contemporary-themed songwriting, confident voice, and (especially) her inventive, crisp, sometimes edgy guitar work all add up to something special. Don't miss a rare CNY appearance by this A-list performer. www.pattylarkin.com
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Mary Gauthier Mary Gauthier's voice rings hard and true with stories of a Louisiana orphan, drug- and crime-addicted adolescent, diner cook and manager, and eventual celebrated songwriter. Hitting the stage in her mid-30s, she earned almost instant recognition, earning Best New Contemporary Folk Artist at the Boston Music Awards. Her album Drag Queens in Limousines (1999) drew a four-star rating in Rolling Stone and broke her career wide open. Other honors include Best Country Music Artist at the GLAMA’s (Gay and Lesbian American Music Awards) and best Indy CD of the Year (Filth & Fire) by Jon Pareles of the New York Times. www.marygauthier.com
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Ebony Hillbillies Though based in the New York City area, the Ebony Hillbillies work hard to capture the tradition of the African-American string band — a rootsy, homegrown style that was a key element in the genesis of all American music, including jazz, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, rock and roll, and country.This extraordinary act is one of the most ambitious and culturally edifying we have ever presented, and we're happy to end the season with it. www.ebonyhillbillies.com
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Thanks to Sparky Town! The good folks at Sparky Town restaurant provide meals for visiting artists and lots of other little favors to Folkus. We love Sparky Town! (Their website.) |
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