Winnipeg Festival Fun!

The five days of the Winnipeg Folk Festival are always some of my favorite days of the year. It isn't just about music - it's about people (new and old friends), about the discoveries (the food, the artists) the crazy outfits, the dancing, and about the sense connectedness to everything and everyone while there. I'd like to share some of my favorite photos with you.

Loads of great moments:

 

Melissa McClelland 

Besides the obvious musical greatness- k.d.lang, Blue Rodeo...here are my

 new musical discoveries:

 

Dan Mangan

Tom Fun Orchestra 

and 

The Crooked Brothers 
check out the links!

wishing you much joy this summer,

Karen :)

 P.S. The Artrocks Blog will be on holidays for the next month - I hope you will join me in the fall for new adventures in art and simple pleasures!

Come visit me in Lockport! :)

Il Volo!

Aren't these guys awesome? They're TEENAGERS! The group is called "Il Volo", which means "The Flight" in Italian! It's inspiring, if you ask me!

Karen :)

July 14, 2010

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Wow! What a great weekend!
I was able to go to the Winnipeg Folk Festival on Sunday and was treated to a day of perfect weather, great company and fantastic musicianship.
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There is nothing like being somewhere where everyone involved is so excited to simply be where they are. It's great to be wrapped up in the enthusiasm and fun!
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My musical highlight was Andrew Bird. I had never heard of him before I saw him at the festival. He is a multi-instrumentalist (firstly a classically trained violinist) who records himself onstage and layers the musical riffs he plays over each other.This performance is intriguing to watch as the song develops. Although he was alone on stage, because of his layering, it sounded like an orchestra was accompanying him. Oh, and he whistles!!! Click here to see his MySpace page.
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Today the Fringe Festival starts and this is another great reason to get downtown and see some great plays, busking and entertainment. One of the greatest times of the year!
Support your local dedicated creators! Get out and join the enthusiasm wherever you are and experience some art!
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Love,
Karen :)