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No mosquitos....bonus!! We set up quite a distance from the stage but the jumbotron on the right of the stage was working great. Then later, the left one was functional. Great people all around. I even walked in my bare feet to the craft village with no incidents of glass. When you have big names like KD Lang, I'll come out even for the evening. Lynneth
We have been attending the Folk Festival for 20 odd years and every year is good and certainly worth the time and money. this year was great---great weather, great music and a good variety of food and drink. All of the day stage acts that we caught were great and we never got up to leave a stage area because we didn't like the music. Saw some great new, young talent at Shady Grove that I'm sure we will be seeing as regulars in the future.
I have been going ot the Folk Festival since I was 17 (so for 8 years) and it is amazing every time! I used to camp out and that was fun too, but for the past 3 or 4 years I have just been going for one day. It never seems like enough! If you haven't experienced the Winnipeg Folk Festival yet, I strongly suggest you do! The music is wonderful, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and the food and handmade village are lovely! Go with a bunch of friends and dance the day away!
We were first time attenders at folk fest and would recommend it to anyone, Our purpose in attending was to get our own impression of it and see if we would like more of it. Our opinion is we would like to attend more of it next year. The whope experience was worth the time we took to travel from The Pas even though we were only there one night
Loudon was hilarious, his music was fantastic, and the venue was very intimate.
having worked in different genres I found that there was no feeling of allowance for anyone that wasn't an insider. Even as far as my fried asking for a program from a pile on a table and being told that they were "only for guests" "there should be some inside" I have attended many award shows here and in the US but 4 hours of this was much too long. However - there were a few stand outs - the mcs were great. I won't be attending another one.
First of I was not impressed at all with that awards gala. The MC did not do a good job at all they where very unprofessional. The stage it's self was basic lighting and the performances where really unique instead of playing one song they played many songs, I would say that the Canadian Folk Music Awards where a miss for me due to the lack of energy and entertainment through out the night it also seemed way to long. It was not the worth the amount I payed for the tickets which where $40.50 each.
The show was terrific but i was EXTREMELY annoyed by the lack of seating. If this was going to be a standing room only event that should have been clearly advertised before i purchased my tickets. The tickets als should have been cheaper because it was less comfortable. For the record, I object to anyone imposing a standing room only rule at a concert. You have absolutely no idea what ailments people are dealing with that makes standing for hours on end impossible. My husband just had hip surgery and couldn't stand. I was wearing uncomfortable high heels that were not intended to be stood in for long periods and so I was in pain. Someone could be 9 months pregnant and faint. Some athlete, like my son who attended, could have just broke thier ankle playing hockey (as he did last year) and wouldn't be albe to stand. Henceforth - if you are not providing seats, you must warn people before they buy tickets so they can determine if they are able to stand for the whole concert. Thank you.
Josh Ritter is one of the few performers out there who is both humble and gracious all the while putting on a fantastic show. His music is solid on it's own, but he truly knows how to entertain to make it all that much better. The opening act, solo musician Basia Bulat can equally charm a room with her strong stage present and rich voice.
How this guy isn't bigger than Jakob Dylan, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp and/or John Mayer; is one of the problems with music today. Actually, I know the answer. He's too literate; too smart; too happy; and too together for today's starmakers to find interesting. Album after album, Josh produces literate, melodic pop music (not a bad word - a great pop song is a work of art) that enraptures fans and baffles big media. Tour after tour, whether it be solo, with his band or with a symphony orchestra; Josh gives the fans everything they want (except maybe another two hours of him on stage). His performances are joyous, enriching, spooky and raucous. He can go from stompin' great tunes, to an entirely unplugged, ie: no amp, no mic, just sing to the audience and let them sing back, mood enhancing tune. And you know what? He seems to be genuinely happy; genuinely thankful to be there and genuinely surprised when he is heaped with adoration. Anyone who is willing to pay $200 to see one of the big touring acts is insane not to catch Josh in as intimate an environment as the West End Cultural Centre. Two tickets: around $50. Great beer at the hall, great acoustics and the performers, six feet away from you. That's rock 'n' roll. The opening act Basia Bulat is a genius with seemingly any stringed instrument. She has a beautiful voice, whether singing in English or Polish. Live, her voice sounds much better than it does on record, where I found her to be a bit too much like Natalie Merchant. She has a great voice and her producer should let her sound like she sounds on stage. I'd pay the same amount to see these two next week and the week after. It was fun, the crowd was great (you can't be miserable or mean at a Josh Ritter show), the hall was great, the price was right and the performance was brilliant. Since he's sold out the last two WECC shows, we'll see whether he's at The Burt next time. Go...seriously, go. You'll go home thinking, "How have I not seen this guy before". Brilliant.
Once again Hayes put on a fantastic show - loved the venue - Part Theatre. I really enjoyed his new music and will be standing in line to buy his new CD. I must say however, I was VERY disappointed at his new version of Bad Liver and a Broken Heart. He slowed it down, changed intonations etc and made it a completely different song, one I didn't like nearly as much. But I still greatly enjoyed the show
Hayes Carll is as hip and down-to-earth as they come. I love his style, his irreverence and his wit. He treated us to an evening of country, folk and good ol' rock and roll. Carll is one of the new music poets of this century. My generation had and still has Dylan, Cohen and Prine. Let the younger genration adopt Hayes Carll as their own. He is at one with the crowd, humble, gracious and appreciative. His guitar player was incredible. Park Theatre is a great venue and the full-house made this night fantastic. Hats off to the Winnipeg Folk Festival for bringing good stuff to Winnipeg through its concert ceries. I already have my tickets for Josh Ritter, Robert Cray and Judy Collins. From an ex-patriot Montrealer - Winnipeg rocks.
Great line up! The Quiet camping is very quiet if that is what you are looking for...if not there should be more regular Festival camping
It was a wonderful experience. I feel I learned so much about music. I discovered performers I never before knew. I met John Hiatt. It was so relaxing to visit the smaller stages.
Conditions were perfect - and so was my day at the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
I attended the Friday night portion of the festival specifically to see the band The Swell Season, who were amazing. I loved everything about this festival, from the great variety of food available (there was even a Vegan stand) to the quality of sound, to the wide range of acts. It was a great scene and really valuable in my eyes.
Most excellent time I've ever had. Great Music and great people. Highly Recommended.
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is, hands down, the best festival in Canada.
The highlight of the Sunday stages was the Prairie Workshop at Green Ash stage on Sunday afternoon. It had an all Manitoba lineup of stars such as Romi Mayes, the Wailin' Jenny's, Greg McPherson and John K. Samson to name a few. The grand finale was a group effort on Neil Youg's classic, Old Man.
I bought the tickets for my daughter and her friends. My daughter commented that she had the most fun that she has had in her entire life (she is 16) and this event is defintely for her. She and her friends are planning on attending for the full five days next year.
