Folk Prints Fall 2005 by Folk Music Ontario

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Fall 2005

FROM THE EDITOR ... Welcome, fellow folkies, to the fall issue of Folk Prints. Many of you will be reading this in Kingston at the annual conference and many of you will be wishing that you could be in Kingston. Kingston is a great city. I spent a fair amount of time here over the past few years and I know the city quite well. A couple of my all-time favourite restaurants are in Kingston: Le Chien Noir and Chez Piggy. There’s lots of great walking areas along the waterfront and the summer is filled with concerts and celebrations. Try to spend some time downtown. It’s worth it! We have printed both winning Songs From the Heart entries along with a bit of info about the authors. Be sure to try playing these songs. It gives you a new appreciation of how good they are. Being the conference issue, this Folk Prints is full of names, pictures, advertising, hopes, promises and celebration. The weekend can be overwhelming and will definitely be exhausting so be sure to keep your issue of Folk Prints handy to write down those important contacts. And when you see the ‘ASK US’ buttons, well…ask us! Most of the folks wearing these buttons are either current or former directors of OCFF so they will have many, but not all of the answers. Being part of the Folk Prints process is an interesting opportunity. Working with Jennifer and Erin and now Kate as well is wonderful. All are energetic, brilliant and committed. And one is entering mom-hood. We’ll miss Erin around here but I am confident that she’ll discover her new responsibilities to be more fulfilling than trying to organize all of us! Enjoy this incredible time, Erin. We’ll miss you. arthur

ONTARIO COUNCIL OF FOLK FESTIVALS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2004/05 Sam Baijal .................................... sbaijal@rogers.com Laura Bird ................................. wings1@sympatico.ca Jennifer Claveau .................... office@speak-music.com Ian Davies ..................................... ian@iandavies.com Lloyd Greenspoon .............................. anma@onlink.net ElizabethHill ........................ musicmaker@on.aibn.com Holmes Hooke ............................ info@hughsroom.com Jean-Marc Lalonde .............. jmlalonde2s@hotmail.com Paul Loewenberg .......................... kb-pl@sympatico.ca Robin MacIntyre ............................ bellevue@soonet.ca Arthur McGregor ......... amcgregor@ottawafolklore.com Jory Nash ..................................... jory@jorynash.com Ian Tamblyn ......................... ........ tamblyn@hotmail.com Lillian Wauthier ........................... lillianw@interlog.com

STAFF

Executive Director - Erin Benjamin Conference Manager and Interim Executive Director - Jennifer Fornelli Operations Manager - Kate Thomson Conference Programmer - Magoo Conference Administrator - Erin Barnhardt

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT How is it that the time between conferences can feel shorter and shorter every year? Amiable members, I’m incredulous…Guelph seems like last week and Sudbury like last month. I’ve noticed this trend with a lot of things in life these days – nothing drags, not even the dull stuff. Every day is a whirlwind, and calendar pages flip like sheet music on a gusty outdoor main stage. The OCFF has had a landmark year on many levels. For the first time in history we have four people working in the office – three of us are full time, and one – our newest “Erin” (Barnhardt), here on contract to help out with the conference. Magoo (conference programming) and Doug McArthur (working on our website project) are also on contract with us, bringing our compliment to 6. I’m so proud of each of them – who all work for considerably less money than they are worth – for their professionalism, their infinite spirit and their creative ideas. Kate Thomson, whom you will all meet at the registration area, joined us in July as our new Operations Manager. She is a wondrous combo-plate of a human being… one-part data management machine, one-part logistics genius, and two-parts lively, big-hearted young woman who brings a special brand of energy into the office with her every day. For those in Kingston, please find a moment to meet Kate… if you are lucky, she’ll introduce you to Owen Wetherow, her enchanting fiancée… and this year’s Conference Membership Sales boss (he’ll find you!). The OCFF team has had to work extra hard this year, because not only have we grown as an organization – I’ve grown…considerably! As I write this in mid-September, I am 9 ½ months pregnant, soon to be on maternity leave. What your tireless workforce has had to en-

dure!! My swollen legs, big belly and bad hair days (seriously bad) and my endless “here’s how my baby kicked me last night” stories… While I’ve been slowly drifting into impending mommy-hood, Jennifer Fornelli – your now Acting Executive Director and Conference Manager – has stepped up to the plate in a single stride, and has been leading this organization with the fortitude and command of someone far senior in years. This conference was produced by Jennifer, and the OCFF will be guided by her… right into 2006 and our 20th Anniversary. Jennifer, you are not just a brilliant employee and superstar in your job – you are a most wonderful friend, support and heroine. I could not have chosen a better substitute and this organization is incredibly blessed to have you. Thank you. When it comes to thank you’s, as always with the conference there are many, many people who come together to put this celebration of who and what we are together for you. Arthur McGregor (conference chair), Sam Baijal (OCFF board chair and showcase committee chair), Jory Nash (SFTH), Aengus Finnan (Art Beat), the entire board of directors, Peter MacDonald and Nutshell Music, the Kingston Host Committee, Julia Phillips (our most luminous volunteer coordinator – thank you JP!), each and every volunteer, Shawna Cooper for the coolest merch ever (again!), and all of the panelists, mentors, artists, delegates and sponsors. A special nod to our government partners, in particular: The Department of Canadian Heritage (the Canada Music Fund, Trade Routes, APC), Foreign Affairs Canada, and the Ontario Arts Council. Thanks also to FACTOR, CUPE, SOCAN and the SOCAN Foundation, the Songwriters Association of Canada

Erin Benjamin and our long-standing Songs From the Heart partner, Galaxie. Such an exciting time – and so much wonderful support from so many. So I want to thank you, amiable member, for your support and for your confidence in the OCFF, and in me. I wasn’t sure if I should make this report more personal than usual because of the changes in my life, but the truth is that the OCFF and me are linked in ways that are impossible to separate (for better or worse!). We are the strangest kind of Siamese Twins… and when I think of you all in Kingston, I’m overwhelmed with a particular kind of melancholy. Not because I can’t be there to witness the “birth” of another kind of baby… but because I will miss the inspiration you provide me with every year. I come to the conference to recharge and reflect as you do – to learn, catch up, gossip, see old friends, and be wowed by new voices… to remember why I have the best job in the world. But, if all goes according to plan, I’m about to start a new job – and I can’t wait! So while I’m “in training” with my beloved Richard Davis and our new “associate” I wish you all good things … we’ll see you at the 20th Anniversary Conference next year. Happy conferencing! PS Please be extra good to Jennifer… and to each other. xo erin

In the Interim… My first real experience with OCFF was last year in Guelph. I was working with Peter MacDonald at Nutshell Music. He had hired me to do the logistics for the conference. I welcomed the opportunity to learn something new about another organization and to work on a conference (most of my work up to that point had been outdoor festivals). I also looked forward to finding out “what all the fuss was about” with this annual event. Little did I know that that one weekend in October would have such an impact on me personally and on the direction of my professional career. I came away from the Guelph conference with a new found knowledge and respect for the Folk and Roots community. The entire weekend was full of warmth and

exuberance that was pleasantly exhausting. It’s not just the information exchange that most conferences are designed to provide, but it’s the multi-facets that make ours so special. It is the music and its spontaneity. It is the joy of seeing old friends and the delight in making new ones. It’s part nostalgia, part pioneer spirit - what’s new and how are we going to get there? It’s the delegates that attend year after year. You are “what all the fuss was about” and it was, and is, my pleasure to be part of it. My thanks to all of you for welcoming me since I began my new adventure with OCFF. The learning curve has been steep but exhilarating. There are so many people I look forward to seeing again and there are so many people I look

Jennifer Fornelli forward to meeting. Please come and introduce yourselves - I would love to meet you, especially those I’ve spoken to on the phone While Erin is away, and I take care of things, please share your thoughts with me about how we’re doing and what you would like to see in the future. Help me keep it all safe until Erin returns. I know she’d want that for all of us.

A Message From the Chair of the OCFF Board of Directors

Samir Baijal A very warm greeting to all OCFF members. As we approach the 2005 OCFF conference in Kingston, I look forward to seeing familiar faces and those that are joining us for the first time. I know you will not be disappointed by your experience at the conference. I would like to welcome the incoming OCFF board members Mike Barker, Aengus Finnan, Karen Flanagan-McCarthy, Peter MacDonald and Jowi Taylor. We hope your time on the board is rewarding and we thank you for taking on this new commitment to OCFF. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Ian Davies, Lloyd Greenspoon, Holmes Hooke, Arthur McGregor and Ian Tamblyn for all the time and effort you have put in as OCFF board members. We hope

you all will stay involved with us in some way; your experience as board members is invaluable to the entire organization and membership. Welcome also to the new festivals that have now become official members of the OCFF. Our family continues to grow and the fact there are new festivals in Ontario is a clear sign that the festival community is thriving. This is a transition year for the OCFF and I can honestly say it is all positive – the momentum we are carrying is truly remarkable and testament to the strength of the festival network and membership. I would like to wish our dear Executive Director, Erin Benjamin, the best of wishes in the ultimate adventure of motherhood. You will be missed, yet we all know that what lies ahead for you and your family is going to be an armful of a most welcome addition. Welcome to Jennifer Fornelli who will be acting ED while Erin is away on maternity leave. I will say on behalf of all of us how confident we feel in having Jennifer handle this position. Jennifer is no unfa-

miliar face to the OCFF. She has already been working in the office and was deeply involved in the conference last year. A big thank you and welcome to the other members of the OCFF team: Magoo, the 2005 conference coordinator, Kate Thomson, our Operations Manger and Erin Barnhardt, our part-time Admin. Coordinator. Thank you for your hard work making this conference come to life. Congratulations to everyone for what you all do in your unique ways. The OCFF is a mosaic of all types of music and people. How we interact and learn from each other fuels (not at inflated prices either) our place in the OCFF and the diverse society we live in. Welcome, all of you, to Kingston for the “big doozie” known as the OCFF conference. Please do not hesitate to say hello, as I would love to take a moment and hear your feelings on the conference and OCFF. You are what we are. Samir Baijal Chair, OCFF

RICHARD SAYS . . . A REGULAR COLUMN FROM LONGTIME FOLKIE, RICHARD FLOHIL

Remembering last summer: Gaining your strength for the months ahead Here we are. Holed up in Kingston. It’s the OCFF conference again. A year since Guelph, and two years after Sudbury, and three years after…where was it?...oh, yes, Ottawa…. Time to think about next year. Which artists do I have to “sell” to presenters? If you’re a presenter, which artists are you interested in already, and which ones will you discover this weekend? Ah, but to hell with that! What about LAST summer, when it was hot and sunny and all was well with the world? I’ll bet you’ve got some terrific festival memories. For what it’s worth, here are a few of mine, in no particular order, except the totally random order in which they popped into my mind as I typed: • Loreena McKennitt at the Edmonton Festival. Even at the top of the hill, which is usually a party, there was complete silence and attention. Who would have thought that this artist had not performed a full show in seven years? And the new songs are SO touching. • Oh Susanna at the Stewart Park Festival. Who knew that, later that night, she gave birth to Salvador, two months prematurely? And let me cheerfully add that the baby is fine, has more hair than you can imagine, and is strong and healthy and looks like his dad. • Sarah Harmer at Mariposa. After a massive deluge which incapacitated the main stage, a hardworking crew managed the impossible — and set it all up in the beer tent! Sarah delivered under trying circumstances, and won the audience. • John Prine at Edmonton. I’ve known John since 1970, when he and Steve Goodman made their debuts at Mariposa; he did the best set at Edmonton I’ve ever heard from him. Alas, he was one of the too-many artists at Edmonton who performed what Randi Fratkin calls “fly-by sets.” They fly in, hide backstage, do their sets, are spirited away to a different and more upscale hotel, and leave the next day. No workshops, no schmoozing with other 6

performers — and no chance for folks like me to say hi! • Eliza Gilkyson at Falcon Ridge. American festivals are very different from ours, but just as much fun. And Eliza was brilliant, as those who saw her at OCFF last year know full well. Of all the American singer-songwriters, she has the specific goods on George “Blame Me” Bush (oh, we will, we will). And who knew that this woman could become such a pertinent, tough-edged songwriter after her earlier “new age” recordings? • Michael Johnston at Stewart Park and at City Roots City Wide in Toronto. Charming, funny and fey. Another OCFF discovery last year who’s developing as a major talent faster than anyone could believe. He also has a terrific song to sing to audiences if he has to adlib and the show’s starting late without a sound check. • Serena Ryder at Pride in Toronto. Yes, I know I work with her, but I hadn’t seen her perform in six months. Who knew such a strong talent could improve so radically? She killed the audience, and her endless tours in Australia have given her even more on-stage confidence. Which, thank God, has not translated into cockiness. • Mel Brown at the Smith’s Falls Blues Festival. Interviewing him

for local cable TV, he delivered an impassioned speech urging young people not to smoke. Too late, alas, for this veteran bluesman, who may be hooked up to a rolling oxygen cart, but can sing and play as well as he ever did. • Karla Anderson at Edmonton. Oh, I know, you’ve never heard of her but she’s an alt.country winner with a great voice and terrific songs. Right up there in my “discovery list” with Winnipeg’s Romi Mayes! • Fruit in the Festival Quiz Wrycraft and I did at Falcon Ridge. These women are so funny, so energetic, so open to their audiences, and they have such a good time. They can also drink me under the table. They still haven’t written a song that remains in my memory for more than 30 seconds, but who cares? I’m sure every one of you can match and better this list. Alas, I didn’t go to the festivals in Ottawa (damn, missed Kalen Porter), Lunenberg, Vancouver, Canmore, Vancouver Island, Winnipeg or Calgary, and I also missed Hillside and Blue Skies. But the folk festival remains a vital part of the summer life that allows us to face the dreary, damp, cold, snowy months we are about to experience. Remember the summer. And plan for an even better one in 2006!

HUGH’Sroom Serving up the finest music & cuisine! www.hughsroom.com info@hughsroom.com Oct 18 Oct 19

Kelly Joe Phelps Bob Bossin Oct 21/22 Ernest Ranglin Oct 23 Martyn Joseph Oct 26 Serena Ryder & Justin Rutledge Oct 27 The Barra MacNeils Oct 28 Fruit Oct 30 Chris McKhool - matinee Oct 30 Pied Pumkin Nov 1/2 The Strawbs

Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 6 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 23 & 24 Nov 25 Dec 21

Tony McManus DeeKaye Ibomeka Ken Whiteley’ s Gospel Show Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez Anne Lindsay CD Release David Wall Celebrating Stan Rogers Long John Baldry Tribute Eric Bogle Eric Andersen Quartette Holiday Show

Co-Writers Win 2005 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award by Laura Bird The third annual Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award will be presented to co-writers Lori Cullen and Brian MacMillan for their song “Away So Long”. The presentation will take place at the OCFF Conference’s Gala event in Kingston in October. Even though Lori was admittedly unfamiliar with the work of Colleen Peterson, they obviously share many similarities. Both seem to effortlessly cross from the folk-roots to jazz genres and both are known for their beautiful voices. John Sakamoto of the Toronto Sun writes that Lori is “One of the local scene’s most luminous voices!”, while Jazzreview.com writes, “A distinctive singer with an appealing voice and terrific phrasing”. As a unique and vibrant presence in Toronto’s crowded singer/ songwriter scene, Lori Cullen has consistently received high praise for her writing and performances. Timothy Neesam of CBC Music Resources writes, “Clearly a brilliant and outstanding singer, songwriter and overall musician...”. With a “Four N” review from NOW Magazine for her first solo CD “The Garden Path”, and inclusion on sev-

eral prominent ‘Best Of 2003’ lists for her jazz CD “So Much”, this independent artist is currently attracting attention and admiration in music circles for her third disc, “Uneven Hill”. Her intuitive understanding of jazz has influenced Cullen’s complex chords and sophisticated sense of movement and structure. “So Much”, with the Ron Davis Trio, gives ample evidence of her confidence with harmonically demanding material, and her creativity to expand the notion of standards. When asked about writing “Away So Long” Lori says, “I wrote the lyrics and melody in Hong Kong. I was there singing jazz in a fancy hotel for three months. I took it back home to Toronto to my dear friend and musical hero Brian MacMillan. Brian has been playing with me live and in studio for a few years. He put some beautiful chords underneath it all and put his perfect stamp on it. It is the first time I have collaborated with someone to write and record a tune. We are taking this award as a sign and will surely do it again.” Co-writer for “Away So Long”, Brian MacMillan is a genuine contemporary artist, a prolific

Lori Cullen songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist dedicated to the evolution of his sound. “For me, the most important thing is to create magic in the moment. The ultimate high is to connect with the listener and allow that connection to bring everyone to a higher level.” And magic it is! With Lori’s stellar lyrics, phrasing and vocals, Brian’s guitar playing on this recording is stunning. This is the first co-write honour for the “OAC Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award” and again it somehow seems appropriate since many of Colleen’s successful songs were often co-written with Nancy Simmonds among others, evident with the latest release of Peterson’s “Postcards From California”. OCFF delegates will have an opportunity to hear Lori and Brian perform “Away So Long” during the new ‘Songs From The Heart’ Saturday afternoon concert prior to the gala festivities. This is a fabulous development in the ongoing process of highlighting and celebrating the many talented writers within our ever-growing community. Congratulations to all!

Message from the conference chair The concept of a folk music ‘conference’ could be considered a bit oxymoronic…the same as a songwriting contest. But, as with a songwriting contest, they proliferate despite the awkwardness we perceive. Perhaps it’s our perception that is the problem. This year, Songs From the Heart had a healthy and talented gaggle of songs entered and so far, the conference has a record number of delegates already filling in their day-timers for the October weekend. So, why is the conference so successful when it is such an ‘un-folkie’ thing to do? Because, I believe, we all want to be part of something bigger than we are: part of a community, part of a whole. The conference brings hundreds of like-minded folks inside shared four walls for a weekend that’s not a folk festival. OCFF makes

joining this club inviting, a great and sometimes valuable thing to do: a voluntary option that your folk community has created. It allows us be around people just like us. So look around. If you’re reading this in Kingston at the Ambassador Hotel, you’ve decided to be part of something that, even though it’s a bit un-folky, a bit pushy, a bit “we are the world”, it is definitely our community and, you know what, we are the world! We organized ourselves over 19 years ago and have pulled ourselves, sometimes bitching and complaining but most often picking and singing, to this gathering of folks. Welcome each other to our weekend. Arthur McGregor

The OCFF International Program Each year, the OCFF produces an International Buyers Program as part of our conference. We invite delegates from the US, Europe and the UK to come to the conference to view showcases, network and connect with our artists and delegates. This program is supported by Foreign Affairs Canada (Arts Promotion) and the Department of Canadian Heritage (Trade Routes). The program’s main objectives are to target, stimulate and facilitate business relationships between professionals working in the roots and traditional music industry in Ontario, and national and international markets. Other over arching goals include: l

To provide professional marketdevelopment and export preparedness training opportunities;

To supporting the export of Ontario and Canadian made music on a global scale;

To increase international trade activity of OCFF members while increasing overall market demand for live and recorded folk and roots music;

To increase the number of OCFF members exporting high-quality, market-ready product.

This year our International Buyers Program will feature 11 presenters, agents, and others. These people are key industry stakeholders working in the cultural industries who have a keen interest (or profound curiosity) in Ontarian/Canadian folk and roots music. These stake holders – a valuable group to get to know for those artists focussed on developing careers outside of their home markets – are committed to exploring, developing and growing sustainable business relationships with performing and attending artists. OCFF delegates are encouraged to meet and speak with these guests, who will also be participating on panels and in mentoring sessions throughout the conference weekend. At the time of print, our special International Guests for 2005 include:

Mark Ringwood, UK Roots Around the World Petra Hanisch, Germany Tradition & Moderne David Siglin, USA The Ark Brian Keigher, US City of Chicago Department of Culture Eric Vermeulen, Netherlands Mc-Ent Tour Management Francois Louwagie, France Tullins Festival Gordon Webber, UK Snowgoose Promotions Patrick Power, USA Great Lakes Folk Festival Sue Williams, UK Frontier Promotions Skye Richendrfer, USA Celtic Arts Foundation Welcome to Kingston and thank you for participation!

Dalis Allen, USA Kerrville Festival

SONGS FROM THE HEART 2005 As I listen to the winning entries of the 2005 SONGS FROM THE HEART songwriting contest, I’m struck by a couple of quick thoughts. First, they are strong, well-written songs and I can clearly see why the judges selected them as winners. Second, I’m thinking about the countless other songs that didn’t win but easily could have. The English winner is Toronto-based songwriter Melwood Cutlery for his song Ballad of the Moonlight Lady, and the French winner is Noelville’s Jean Guy “Chuck” Labelle for his song Le Calumet de la Paix. There were also 7 sub-category winners, which I will list at the end. All winners will have the opportunity to present their winning songs at the 2005 OCFF Conference in Kingston at a Saturday afternoon showcase. I will also use the showcase as an opportunity to take questions from audience members about the contest itself: questions pertaining to the judging process, appropriateness and production values of entries. I will also listen to any suggestions the membership has about the future direction of the contest. Some ‘thank-yous’ are definitely in order. A big thank you to CBC Galaxie Folk/Roots, and Roch Parisien in particular, for again sponsoring the contest in the form of $1000 prizes to the two overall winners. Thank you to all the judges who took time out their summer schedules to listen to hundreds of tunes. There were over 500 submissions again this year and the task of evaluating fairly is difficult and time-consuming. Thank you to OCFF board members for feedback and opinion on the structure of the contest, and Erin Benjamin & Jennifer Fornelli in the OCFF office for helping organize and process entries quickly and

By Jory Nash - 2005 SFTH Chair

efficiently. A huge thank you to Alex Sinclair, who administered the contest for years before handing it over to me. Alex was always available to answer questions, and give guidance and advice to this contest administrative newbie. Finally a big thank you to all the writers who submitted songs this year, giving their artistry a run through the judgmental wringer, always a difficult proposition. The best perk about administering a songwriting contest is that I got to hear hundreds of songs, mostly from writers who are new to me. The over-all songwriting quality of submissions was quite impressive and there were more than 20 tunes that actually stopped me in my tracks, hit me on the head and forced me to ask myself “why couldn’t I have written that!” Thank goodness I wasn’t a judge because I have no idea how I could have narrowed things down. If I have one suggestion for future entrants it is to keep the song production simple. One or two voices, a guitar or two, or maybe a piano will often showcase a tune better than full band production. Mix the vocals up front, and enunciate your words. Over-instrumentation, especially on home recordings, can drown out the essence of a song, and really, simply, the song is what this contest is all about. Children’s Sub-Category Winner: Ken Whiteley - Leaves Historical Sub-Category Winner: Dickson Reid The Blacksmith & The Lady Blues: Vinnick/Leask/Tansey - The Honey I Want World: Louis Simao - Caber Sair Humourous: Peter Judd - This Is How To Build A Wall Instrumental: Eric Stein - Reunion Political: Layah Jane - Reverence & Ridicule

THREE DAYS IN IRELAND PART 2 OF 2 by Ian Tamblyn Two days after our visit to Dingle, we found ourselves at Matt Molloy’s pub in Westport, County Mayo, listening to the incredible music of the Munnelly brothers. The Munnellys are two toe-head boys weighing in at about 250lbs. each and they look like they have lived exclusively on a diet of Guinness and potatoes. But play? David plays the box with the lilt of Sharon Shannon but the push of no one I know. His brother Kieran plays Irish flute taught to him by Matt Molloy and yet his forte is bodhran. There is a great fiddler as well whose name I can’t recall but plays in the style of Kevin Burke - dry and fast. When these three guys started up, the acceleration was incredible. David pushing and pulling rhythms, adding ornamentations…so much so that Kieran hit him on the head a few times. He could not keep up. The local boys, now more interested in swilling American Bud and listening to Bon Jovi than this shite, stood slack jawed at the power and drive of the music. At one point, dancing broke out and a lad on the banker’s holiday, well oiled, jumped up on a chair and did a step dance from his childhood. His buddies were on the floor laughing. After forty minutes of pushing Irish music, the Munnellys, soaking wet, took a well-deserved break for refreshment. A few minutes later the accapella singer Nick Lavelle took to the floor. Nick has been a fixture for years at Matt Molloy’s - a bit of the blarney in hornrimmed glasses. Nick can sing anything but specializes in those Irish songs that were written in America and brought back to the homeland during a time when traditional Irish music seemed in receivership. Some are pretty schmalztsy but the older folk recognize them and love them. Everybody was singing along to Danny Boy. (What can I say!?) He also sang a couple of very funny originals like My Girl Friend Has a New Cell Phone, in a booming voice that could take out the back wall of Matt Molloy’s pub. The Munnellys came back, Guinness in hand, and after a few tunes, David broke out the bodhran and launched into a solo that would have Ginger Baker smiling. The bodhran remained part of the ensemble and Kieran and David played off each other into the night, tearing the roof off the place. I wondered if the 100 passengers we had brought to the house lifted them up to another level or if this what they did every time out. Another mystery to add to the collection. The music played on as we headed back to the ship, anchored in Clew Bay. The next day found us off the north coast of Donegal on the remote island of Tory. Tory has an elected King, Patsy Dan Rodgers, who can pile the Irish ‘leprechaun’ higher and deeper than anyone I know. In his long coat and sailor’s hat, he greeted everyone with “a tousand tank-yous for comin’ to our wee island!” He is also a

credible box player and with his cousin Poll Rodgers, has won a number of ceidlth band contests in Belfast and Dublin. Tory is one three Gaelic protected areas in the Republic where Irish is the first language. There is also the preservation of traditional dancing and it was wonderful when the younger members of the island took to the floor and did some dances unique to the island. The enthusiasm of the evening caused an old guy to get up and do a broom dance. I wondered if it was a traditional dance or something he had learned abroad. He put sand down on the floor and then did a sort of Irish soft shoe on it, while sweeping the sand in different patterns. In the end he swept himself and sand off the floor, an interesting variation on sweeping the spotlight away. A few passengers joined in on the fun and when the captain of the ship was asked to dance, everyone hit the floor. Michael and I played off stage while, on stage, three boxes, three fiddles and a bodhran provided the groovage. It wasn’t great music but it served the dancing and the fun. People danced until they could dance no more, then the youth of Tory taught them another dance and they danced some more. About eleven that night we limped back to the ship. The band played us out from the pier. Tomorrow, Michael and I would play pennywhistle in Fingal’s Cave on the island of Staffa, Scotland. However, that’s another story. 13

OCFF CONFERENCE 2005

Dala Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther formed DALA during the summer of 2002. Their lyrical content is as varied as their moods, one moment exploring existential angst, and the next complaining about guys who play Poker. Accompanying themselves on guitar and piano, they bring their original compositions to life by harmonizing their very different voices.

Karyn Ellis Karyn Ellis sings quirky-pop ballads about bittersweet stuff. With her sweet voice and disarming stage presence, this emerging artist charms audiences across Canada. Karyn has shared stages with Jill Barber, Evalyn Parry and Ember Swift. This autumn, listen for “Heart’s Fall” – Karyn’s follow up to CBC/ campus radio favourite EP “Bird”.

Joe Grass Joe Grass possesses a musical breadth steeped in blues, gospel, jazz, bluegrass, traditional East Coast music, and a sound that that belies his youth. Joe’s music is a blend of evocative song-writing, slick finger-style picking and lapslide guitar. Described by the Ottawa Citizen as an artist “...on the verge of greatness.”

James Hill Canadian ‘ukulele?! Get used to it. James is considered a “rare peer” of Hawaii’s premier ‘ukulelists with a “world-class command of the instrument” (John Berger, Honolulu Star-Bulletin). His latest CD, A Flying Leap, is a “tour de force” mix of jazz, classical and folk influences (Yvonne Zacharias, The Vancouver Sun).

D. Rangers D.Ranger music is the spiritual ancestry of the hillbilly roots of Rock and Roll. In response to all that is bland and formulaic in modern bluegrass, the D.Rangers approach their craft with an edgy, punk attitude, without losing any reverence for the Hanks and the Johnnys that started it all.

Gregory Hoskins

Joel Fafard Fafard’s fiery blend of urban and rural slide finger-style guitar embodies such styles as blues, bluegrass, country, and Celtic. His four albums have garnered both critical acclaim and diehard fans - with his most recent, the instrumental ‘Rocking Horse’, nominated for Outstanding Instrumental Recording at the WCMA’s in 2004.

Hey Stella! Forget trying to categorize Hey Stella! The terms country, blues, rock and pop converge when describing this band. Four creative and extremely talented musicians have come together for the love of their music and the sum is even greater than the impressive individual parts, but what heavy parts they are!

Critically acclaimed roots-pop songwriter, Gregory Hoskins, former frontman of the Stickpeople, is back. Hoskins musical collage reflects an eye for the absurdities of the human plight, and an ear for putting it all to music. Performing his stylistically diverse poetic pop, Hoskins connects with each phrase and emerges as a unique musical voice.

Luke Doucet His debut solo album Aloha, Manitoba received rave reviews in Canada and the US and was recently released in Europe and Australia on Hot Records. His other Six Shooter releases are, “Broken (and other rogue states)” and “Outlaws (live and unreleased)”. He casts his songs like spells, opening your chest as if by its own volition, stealing your heart right out of its cage.

Valery Gore Valery Gore is a musician that draws one in with musicianship and then owns you with her intelligence and imagery. Quirky lyrics and nontraditional, meandering melodies flow over a backdrop of piano chops influenced by classical, pop, jazz and soul. Prominent influences are Ben Folds, Tori Amos, Bjork, and Fiona Apple.

ElizaBeth Hill Recorded by the Smithsonian Institute, and twice Juno-nominated, ElizaBeth Hill is a singer-songwriter from Six Nations near Brantford. She is a gifted and experienced performer whose concerts entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. ElizaBeth’s third CD Peacemaker’s Lullaby (2005) features songs that are sung in the Mohawk language.

Megan Jerome Trio Megan grew up singing show tunes before studying classical and jazz piano. Petr’s Bohemian style fuses Czech music with jazz. Mike blends groovy and riffy drumming. This dandy little trio met at Carleton U’s music school and is enchanting audiences with a cabaret of originals as folky as it is jazzy!

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Paul Kunigis & Jeszcze Raz In 1997, Paul Kunigis formed Jeszcze Raz and releases his first CD titled “Pamietam”, meaning “I REMEMBER”. In 2001, the album “BALAGANE”, meaning “MESS”, was released. Sung in polish, Hebrew, Arabic & French, Balagane is acclaimed by all the critics as one of the best world music albums ever released in Canada, culminating in a Juno for the best world music record of 2003!

LAL

Mauvais Sort

Raghu Lokanathan

Joel Plaskett

Madrigaïa The seven women of Madrigaïa, all musicians, dancers and actresses took their love of singing and improvising together onto the stage. Drama, movement and pulsing, percussive elements are combined as they perform songs from over a dozen different countries. Their second album, Pléiades, is due to be released September 1st, 2005.

Duane Andrews

LAL’s music is the outcome of a deep and soulful collaboration between vocalist Rosina Kazi and her flat mate Nick Murray (aka Murr). On their second record, Warm Belly, High Power, band mates Rakesh Tewari, Nilan Perera, Santosh Naidu and Ian de Souza contribute to the creative process– a product of crosscultural upbringings including European and North American influences, with a deep commitment to social justice.

Raghu Lokanathan introduces a unique and engaging folkprint to Canadian audiences coast to coast - at folkfests, clubs, cafes, campus & CBC radio. His lyrics, personal and poetic, yet worldly in flavour, are set to melodies that entwine simplicity and beauty. A singer/songwriter of note: Runner-Up: “Critics New Discovery” - Penguin Eggs ’05.

Over 150 000 spectators have been exposed to the neo-trad mixture of Mauvais Sort (Bewitchers) and are asking for more...Jettatura! Nominated in fall 2003 for “Album of the year - Folk and roots” at ADISQ (Québec), Mauvais Sort (The Curse) proves that the jury of CONGA 2000 did right giving the 1st place to a folk band for the first time in 15 years...

Joel Plaskett is quite possibly the most criminally under-rated artist in Canadian music today. As leader of The Joel Plaskett Emergency, he’s a critic’s favourite. His new solo CD, LaDeDa, along with Juno, ECMA and SOCAN nominations, cements the fact that he is also a singer/songwriter to be reckoned with.

Guitarist Duane Andrews has mastered many types of music, yet he continually returns to that of the gypsy king, Django Reinhardt. Winner of the 2005 ECMA for Jazz Recording of the Year and 2004 MIANL Instrumental Artist of the Year, Andrews seasons his Gypsy Jazz with a pinch of traditional music from his native Newfoundland.

Slim et Donné Madagascar Slim’s blues roots and three Juno Awards (OmniSource, TriContinental, African Guitar Summit) link with Malagasy compatriot Donné Robert who came here via Moscowand is emerging in his own right and his winning AGS songs. The sound is enhanced by guest vocalist Ndidi Onukwulu who delivers original “African Blues”.

Samba Squad Paul Reddick

Erynn Marshall Whether playing bluesy fiddle tunes, banjo breakdowns, singing old ballads or country songs, it’s evident these three musicians have dedicated themselves to the Southern traditions that have inspired them. They also compose vintage- sounding originals and blend old, new, near and far into a unique music all their own. The band members are: Erynn Marshall, Chris Coole and Joe Phillips.

Samantha Robichaud Samantha picked up the fiddle at the age of 4 and has never put it down. From New Brunswick with Acadian roots, Samantha has mastered many styles of fiddle playing. From Celtic to Bluegrass to Classical, her passion for music has created a unique, smooth and clean fusion with a youthful energetic edge.

Paul Reddick + The Sidemen released the critically acclaimed Rattlebag, produced by roots music authority Colin Linden, in 2001. Rattlebag is a masterpiece of “hard blues for modern times”; it marked the beginning of Reddick’s serious attempt to re-work blues traditions with an emphasis on poetic forms and techniques. Paul Reddick released Villanelle in autumn 2004.

The colourful thirty-plus member drum group, led by awardwinning percussionist Rick Shadrach Lazar (Montuno Police, Loreena McKennitt), performs a variety of samba-based West African, Caribbean and Afro-Cuban styles of Carnival rhythms on traditional Brazilian percussion instruments and has become one of the most exhilarating live music experiences in Canada.

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David Celia After successful touring the U.K. and Ireland, David Celia is performing at festivals in France and Germany. His debut, Organica, has been described as “roots-rock with a hint of folk, wrapped up in a pop- package”. “This is Superb…A Gem” (Bob Harris of BBC Radio 2) “Enlightening and encouraging” (Bob Wiseman)

Mike Ford Moxy Früvous alumnus Mike Ford has entertained countless festival audiences across North America and Europe. Songs from his ‘Canada In Song’ Project can be heard on his acclaimed solo CD’s “stars shone on toronto” and “CANADA NEEDS YOU volume one” (MapleMusicRecordings).

Brooke Miller Miller’s alluring strong, gauzy vocals are the perfect accompaniment to her mature finger picking styles and tuning patterns. Her sound is unique, yet still reflective of influences such as Don Ross, Bruce Cockburn, Ricki Lee Jones and jazz guitar guru Lenny Breau. While only 23, her listening audience is awestruck by the soul Brooke inserts into her first CD, Lending an Hourglass. .

Scott Nolan From a city with a rich history of incredible songwriters, Winnipeg’s Scott Nolan is proving to be one of the best. His songwriting is a loving nod to its vintage country and blues roots, enhanced by his wickedly wry, clever lyrics and fresh delivery. Scott’s band members are: Joanna Miller, Chris Carmichael and Mike Webster.

The Polyjesters Jason and Sheldon Valleau are the heart and soul of the Polyjesters, the innovative and infectious group that developed an entire music genre known as “swingin’ folk chunk”. Since 2003, they have played hundreds of performances throughout Canada and the USA, including the very great honor of performing at The John F. Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage in Washington D.C.

Showcase Schedule FRIDAY - Ballroom A 7:45 PM ..... Paul Kunigis & Jeszcze Raz 8:20 PM ..... Joël Fafard 8:55 PM ..... Madrigaïa 9:30 PM ..... Joel Plaskett 10:05 PM .... Hey Stella! 10:40 PM .... Erynn Marshall Alternate ...... Brooke Miller Alternate ...... David Celia

FRIDAY - Ontario Room 8:00 PM ........ ElizaBeth Hill 8:35 PM ........ Dara 9:10 PM ........ Gregory Hoskins 9:45 PM ........ James Hill 10:20 PM ....... Joe Grass 10:55 PM ....... Valery Gore Alternate ......... Mike Ford Alternate ......... The Polyjesters

SATURDAY - Ballroom A 7:45 PM ..... Samba Squad 8:20 PM ..... LAL 8:55 PM ..... Mauvais Sort 9:30 PM ..... D Rangers 10:05 PM .... Slim et Donné 10:40 PM .... Luke Doucet Alternate ...... Scott Nolan

SATURDAY - Ontario Room 8:00 PM ........ Karyn Ellis 8:35 PM ........ Megan Jerome Trio 9:10 PM ........ Paul Reddick 9:45 PM ........ Raghu Lokanathan 10:20 PM ....... Samantha Robichaud 10:55 PM ....... Duane Andrews

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Kristin Brutto

Sarah Cripps

Carmen Vasquez

17 year-old Kristin plays by ear and learns fast. During high school she took vocals for three years, and began singing along with her guitar (Susanna) for class performances. Last year, Kristin recorded at Easter Island, and is currently in the works of creating a second CD. Kristin has been influenced by some amazing musicians, and music has become her life, and greatest passion.

14 year old Singer/Songwriter Sarah Cripps from Brighton, Ontario has been playing guitar from the age of 7. She recently won a competition that earned her a spot at the “2005 Havelock Country Jamboree”. She enjoys a variety of music from Country, Pop, Folk, and Rock. Sarah has played concerts and festivals throughout Ontario over the past 3 years.

Carmen has been playing guitar for around seven years. She began songwriting 3 years ago and hasn’t looked back since. She finds a lot of support from her musical family (her father Joe builds guitars). She has begun recording various tracks and performing various shows in Toronto where she lives.

Sarah Burnell

Meredith Luce

Jessica Leger

Sarah Burnell, a native of Ottawa, excels at both classical violin and Celtic fiddle. She has been influenced by the Cape Breton, Scottish, and Irish styles of fiddling. Sarah has studied fiddle with Shannon Johnson, Jerry Holland, David Greenberg, and Brian McNeill. Recent performances include the 2005 RCMP Pipes and Drums Gala and Canada Day celebrations.

Meredith Luce played four festivals and won the Ottawa Folk Festival’s Beth Ferguson songwriter award this summer. A new song about the magic of festivals can be heard at her youth showcase. She leads Lisgar Collegiate’s environment club, organizes their coffee houses, and supports social and environmental causes with her music and acting talents.

Jessica Leger is an aspiring singer-songwriter from Guelph, ON. Strong vocals and original songwriting combined with influences like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell give Jessica’s music an unavoidable appeal. Recent endeavors include, playing the Hillside Music Festival this summer and recording a live show in downtown Guelph, copies of which are available upon request.

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Youth Showcase Schedule Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 - Ontario Room Time

Performer

Time

Performer

10:30 AM ................ Jessica Leger

1:00 PM .................. Jessica Leger

10:55 AM ................ Sarah Cripps

1:25 PM .................. Sarah Cripps

Celia Stephens

11:20 AM ................ Kristin Brutto

1:50 PM .................. Kristin Brutto

Celia Stephens is an aspiring folk artist from Ottawa. She writes her own material, and has been performing since 2003. She is a regular at the Ottawa Folklore Centre Open Stage and has performed at the Ottawa Folk Festival. Her sensitive and poignant writing style is drawn from the poetry of everyday life.

11:45 AM ................ Carmen Vasquez

2:15 PM .................. Carmen Vasquez

12:10 PM ................ Sarah Burnell

2:40 PM .................. Sarah Burnell

12:35 PM ................ Meredith Luce

35 PM ..................... Meredith Luce

OCFF CONFERENCE 2005 Dalis Allen Dalis Allen is the Producer of the Kerrville Music events in Texas, USA (May 25-June 11, 2006), and the Wine & Music Festival in the fall (Sept. 1-3, 2006) In addition Dalis is currently the Coordinator of the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference, a division of the International Folk Alliance organization.

Derek Andrews Derek Andrews has developed tour planning and presenter networks across Canada and internationally, and was Artistic Director of the Montreal edition of Strictly Mundial in 2005. As an arts consultant, Derek manages showcase artists Slim et Donné with Ndidi Onukwulu as well as Autorickshaw and Digging Roots.

Cindy Babyn Cindy Babyn is an arts consultant at the Department of Canadian Heritage. She provides service to Ontario arts presenters, delivering the Arts Presentation Canada and Cultural Spaces Canada programs. She has taught at the Regent Park School of Music, managed the Amici Chamber Ensemble concert series at Glenn Gould Studio, founded and co-directed a new music festival and worked at The WholeNote Magazine.

Sam Baijal Samir (Sam) has been the artistic director of the Hillside Community Festival since 1998 and also works for the University of Guelph, where he programs entertainment for the campus & local community. He is the current chair of the OCFF Board of Directors and has been an active member of the provincial/national/international festival community for several years.

Mike Barker Mike Barker is director of Folk Under The Clock, an independant concert series in Peterborough since 1986. Born in England, Mike’s been involved in Canada’s Folk Music business for 30 years : host of folk/roots radio show, judge of 2004 Juno Awards, member of local music boards, and has travelled extensively to music festivals in Canada and Internationally.

Christine Benson A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and co-founder of the “Journey Through the Arts ” year-round educational arts program and gallery, Christine is the coordinator of the interactive Family and Children’s area at the Shelter Valley Folk Festival, complete with handson truck painting, a sapling gallery, print workshops and a costume parade.

Carolyn Bigley Carolyn Bigley has presented workshops ranging from Audience Development to Volunteer Management at various events including the OCFF and Folk Alliance conferences. Carolyn has also served as President for both these organizations, Chair of the Owen Sound Celtic Festival, and Director of the Georgian Bay Folk Society. Carolyn is currently the Events Coordinator/Office Administrator for the Folk Society. 20

Laura Bird Laura Bird is a performing singer-songwriter, graphic designer and acoustic music presenter. Laura is a founding member of the Headwaters Acoustic Music Society, a board member with the ArtsCan Circle group, co-founder of the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award and has most recently been elected to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals.

Brian Blain Brian Blain is a popular mainstay of the Toronto music scene both as a player and behind the scenes. He has been performing his unique brand of contemporary folk blues for almost 40 years - soulful, thoughtful, and always entertaining. He is currently touring in support of his new NorthernBlues release, “Overqualified For The Blues.”

Elaine Bomberry Elaine Bomberry is Anishinabe/Cayuga, from Six Nations. A freelance Aboriginal Arts activist/promoter/radio & TV. producer in Aboriginal Arts and Entertainment, she also helped create the ‘Best Music of Aboriginal Canada’ category for the JUNO’s. She is on the Board of Directors for CARAS, is the President of the National Aboriginal Recording Industry Association, and a member of the Ontario Collective for Aboriginal Music.

John Bond John helped out with the Blue Skies book and scripted/ narrated the 30th anniversary film. His family also possesses the only extant collection of Blue Skies t-shirts. A whack of new grandkids has given him a whole new perspective on preserving some record of the festival’s Brigadoon-ish existence. “If we don’t do it, who the heck will?”

Bob Bossin Bob Bossin is an almost legendary figure in Canadian folk music: founder of Stringband, pioneer of indie recording, with a dozen albums behind him and songs covered by the likes of Pete Seeger, Valdy and Ian Tyson.

Kimberly Brawley Kimberly’s practice in transformational body work focuses on treating the whole person through a body mind approach of listening deeply to the wisdom of the body. She uses her training in massage therapy, aromatherapy, cranialsacral therapy, Biocomputer Operating System, Guided Self Healing, and many other energy modalities to attend to the breath of life. She loves folk music.

Ken Brown Veteran folk musician, maker of works of social significance who’s often the guitar player of choice at traditional Irish sessions, producer of recordings who puts his own music on his website, author of monkey stories, singer of old songs, writer of new ones, Ken Brown has been composing since before he could play, and singing before that.

Greg Burliuk

Greg Burliuk has been at the Kingston Whig-Standard since 1973 and covered the entertainment scene since 1978. For the last 13 years, he has written a popular food column called Great Gusto. In recent years he has also become a playwright and his second play, The Dressing Room, was produced by Theatre Kingston in 2005.

Maria Calderone

An actor and dancer raised in an Italian-Canadian home, Maria’s interest in volunteer and performer hospitality at Shelter Valley is to: make all feel welcome and cared for, support the festival’s mandate to source local, seasonal, and organic food, prepare home cooked meals, and create a hospitality area with attention to atmosphere and creative flair.

Alfredo Caxaj

Originally from Guatemala, has been at the forefront of introducing Canadian audiences to outstanding world music and dance artists from around the globe, through his role as artistic director of two premier summer festivals produced in London, Ontario, Canada: Sunfest and Fiesta del Sol.

Chris Coleman

Chris Coleman is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, professional engineer/producer and arts educator whose musical experience spans the spectrum from classical through folk to hip/hop. He is a founding member of the folk band Night Sun, and runs and co-owns Leopard Frog Studio in Kingston. Chris has a Masters in music from Northwestern University in Chicago.

Ted Comiskey

Ted Comiskey has been active in performing folk music for 25 years. With the help of a few friends he started up Canterbury Folk Festival 6 years ago and the festival continues to grow and stay in the black. The festival now covers three days and engulfs the downtown of Ingersoll and fills one of the near by parks.

Daniel Cooper

Daniel has been on the Hillside Youth Committee for two years and chaired in 2005. His involvement with Hillside has been life long. Daniel has attended many other festivals including Mariposa, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Summerfolk and many more. His musical tastes are diverse and he possesses excellent community building skills.

Doug Cox

I’m a picker, I’m a grinner, I’m a lover and I’m a sinner. I am the Executive Producer/Artistic Director of the Vancouver Island Musicfest, co-owner of an Instructional DVD company called Learnrootsmusic.com, a record producer and a musician currently signed to the Northern Blues label. I have a strong belief in the power of community and music!

Shauna de Cartier

Michel Dozois Michel Dozois is the producer of the National Arts Centre’s community programming department and is responsible for the NAC’s Fourth Stage, a performance venue dedicated to presenting regional talent. He has developed numerous ongoing partnerships with community groups to present English and French folk/roots music, storytelling, theatre, world music and jazz.

Dale Driver

Dale is an amateur musician and is the current Artistic Director “hat” for Blue Skies Music Festival.

Aengus Finnan

A songwriter, educator, arts advocate and entrepreneur, Aengus is the founder of the Shelter Valley Folk Festival, Chair of “The Park Theatre Foundation of Northumberland”, co-organizer of “The Way We Feel” (an annual Gordon Lightfoot celebration), and coordinator of Art Beat - a community outreach initiative for the OCFF.

Heidi Fleming

Heidi Flemming has worked in the music business for almost 20 years, as an artists’ manager, agent, promoter, programmer, and record producer. Her artists work mainly in the folk and jazz idioms, as well as in various “world” music. Her longtime clients have included many of Quebec and Canada’s most respected artists and arts organizations.

Richard Flohil

Richard Flohil has been a music industry publicist, editor, writer, and concert promoter for far too long, but does not need, yet, to work as a bartender, cab driver or garbage collector, since numerous artists still keep asking him to work on their behalf.

Mike Ford

Moxy Früvous alumnus Mike Ford has entertained countless festival audiences across North America and Europe. Songs from his ‘Canada In Song’ Project can be heard on his acclaimed solo CD’s “stars shone on toronto” and “CANADA NEEDS YOU volume one” (MapleMusicRecordings).

Randi Fratkin

Randi Fratkin is the Artistic Director of the Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia, a board member of the North American Folk Alliance, and a former two-term OCFF board member. She has served on, and chaired, numerous showcase juries and recently produced a fundraising CD to benefit the North American Folk Alliance.

Steve Fruitman

Steve Fruitman has been programming and producing Canadian roots radio programs at CIUT Toronto since 1988. He is a noted collector of Canadian music, a member of the Root-Traditional Juno committee, founder of the annual Porcupine Awards, former member of bands the Cajun Ramblers and Blackflies and former President of CIUT Radio Inc.

After earning an MBA from the University of Alberta and climbing several corporate ladders, Shauna de Cartier ditched the pumps and pantyhose scene to start an artist management company in 1998. She moved to Ontario and founded Six Shooter Records in 2000. Her combined management and label rosters feature artists such as Luke Doucet, Rheostatics, the Weakerthans, Justin Rutledge and many more.Michel Dozois

Gilles Garand

Darlene

Bill Garrett

Her vibrant & expressive performance style reveals a well-travelled musician with an infective sense of spirit & joie de vivre, bringing traditional & original music to life.

Gilles Garand is president of the Société pour la promotion de la danse traditionnelle québécoise (SPDTQ), a Montréal-based organization dedicated to preserving and propagating traditional Québécois dance and music. He organizes a festival, La Grande Rencontre; a dance camp, Danse-Neige; as well as concerts, dances and other events throughout the year. Bill Garrett is a producer, musician and one of the founders of Borealis Records. Well-known both as an artist and for his production work, he was also a staple at CBC Radio for 18 years. Since leaving the CBC in the mid-1990s, he has produced more than 65 folk, blues and jazz recordings.

Brian Gladstone

Heather Hansgen

Winterfolk is a 3-Day Indoor Roots and Blues Festival in Downtown Toronto founded by Brian Gladstone in 2003. Gladstone remains an active singer / songwriter / performer, whose four albums received critical global acclaim and airplay, as well as founder of A Better World nonprofit organization to improve the planet.

Heather Hansgen is the producer of the Stewart Park Festival. She works for the Downtown Perth BIA coordinating a variety of special events, beautification projects and marketing initiatives all in conjunction with volunteers and limited budgets. She finds fundraising today a curious combination of enthusiastic grassroots support for special projects and hard nosed commercial and advertising negotiations.

James Gordon As a solo singer-songwriter and with Tamarack, James Gordon has released over thirty albums, and has toured relentlessly around the world. Resident songwriter for CBC radio¹s Basic Black for 5 years, he is currently signed to Borealis Records. James produces albums for folk artists at his Pipe Street Studio in Guelph.

Oskar Graf Oskar Graf, Luthier, and founding member of the Blue Skies Festival is living in the hills of Eastern Ontario and sharing his land with the festival. As an organizer he has been involved in most aspects of running the festival, lately his interests have been festival site work, music programming, and “Blue Skies in the Community”.

Ian Harper Ian has over 30 years experience in recording, touring and mixing live music for festivals, concerts, radio and television in all genres, but specializing in world music.

Liz Harvey Foulds She’s organized folk events from Emo to Moosoneee while raising four youthful folkies who ... attended every Winnipeg Folk Festival for more than two decades... The founding AD of Live From the Rock Folk Festival and the AD for Summerfolk, Liz lives on the northern shore of Lake Superior where in her real life she is a high school English and Drama teacher.

Christine Graves Christine Graves has performed in some of Canada’s major festivals including Calgary Folk Music and CKCU Ottawa Folk Festivals. During her ten years as an independent contemporary singer-songwriter, Christine has studied and taught movement and creative writing as well as harmony and jazz vocal performance. (So why not give her a gig?-ha just kidding!)

Kevin Head Kingston singer/songwriter with several years of professional experience as a performer, actor as well as community organizer for music shows, events and concerts, primarily in the Kingston area. Several recording credits to his name and currently working on a new project. He performs in Eastern Ontario as a solo, duo or with full band. Strong believer in community spirit.

Darcy Gregoire A licensed agent since 1994 and fluently bilingual, Darcy is President and partner with LiveTourArtists, one of Canada’s top respected booking agencies. Specializing in booking with performing arts presenters, concert promoters and music festivals throughout North America, Darcy and the LiveTourArtists team represent over 70 critically-acclaimed and award winning artists.

Pam Hearn-Erb Pam has been involved with the Georgian Bay Folk Society as a volunteer since 1991. Her involvement has taken many forms, ranging from site security volunteer to currently Co-Chair of the Summerfolk Committee, which oversees all areas of the Festival. For the last five years she has served as a Director on the Board of GBFS.

Nancy Grieg Nancy Greig is the owner of Absolutely Music, located in Kingston, Ontario, specializing in management and promotion of independent musicians. The agency’s artist roster includes multi-award winner Georgette Fry, Jenica Rayne and Emily Fennel.

Andrew Hall Andrew Hall’s chief claim to fame is The Ballad of Blue Skies, a two-hour film/video of the Blue Skies Music Festival that he spent five years shooting video for and another two years putting together. Video is becoming more common so music festivals may want to have some general guidelines about how to let people capture those magic moments under the summer skies

Ellen Hamilton Ellen Hamilton is a musician and award-winning songwriter, performing with the folk band Night Sun for 15 years. She is currently co-owner of Leopard Frog Studio, a Kingston recording and production company and is musical director for H’Art Studio, a community arts-based centre for the mentally challenged.

Petra Hanisch Born in Berlin, Germany, Petra studied sociology, and worked as a journalist for different German public radio stations. From 1987 to 2003 she was a presenter/producer of music radio shows, founder of the festival “women in (e)motion”, and has been the director of Tradition & Moderne label and agency since 1991. 22

ElizaBeth Hill Recorded by the Smithsonian Institute, and twice Junonominated, ElizaBeth Hill is a singer-songwriter from Six Nations near Brantford. She is a gifted and experienced performer whose concerts entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. ElizaBeth’s third CD Peacemaker’s Lullaby (2005) features songs that are sung in the Mohawk language. She is also an OCFF Board Member.

Arnie Ivsins Arnie has been involved with the Barrie Folk Society since its inception in 1999. In 2000 he became the folk society’s Booking Guy, booking house concerts and eventually concerts at the Barrie Public Library. He is also the Artistic Director for the first BarrieFolk: Roots Music Festival, a one day indoor festival to be held on November 12, 2005.

Roger James “Based in the Kingston music scene, Roger James has made his living playing for over 30 years, performing music and comedy on banjo, guitar, bodhran and piano. President of Kingston Musician’s Union, Vice-President of the Kingston Arts Council. 2005- Touring with Wendell Ferguson and Nancy White in “Songs With Punchlines””.

Kristin Jones

Jay Linden

Fresh off a successful showcase at NEMO in Boston, Kirsten Jones has been described as “smooth-as-buckwheat-honey vocals...a bonafide comparison to Emmylou Harris is not out of order...” (Eric Thom, Exclaim Magazine). With influences like Patty Griffin and Natalie Merchant, this Virginia-bred/Toronto-based singer-songwriter lives up to her hurtin’ potential on her debut album, DriveIn Movie (Maplenationwide).

“Jay Linden is a musician of 40 years standing and a few years of sitting around. He writes and sings memorable folk songs and plays lots of fretted and stringy things. In among a day job and a 110 km commute and listmommin’ for Maplepost, Jay is hoping his debut CD is available in time for this year’s OCFF concert.”

Melissa Kaestner Melissa Kaestner began working in commercial radio in the States in 1993, but moved to community radio in 1997 to CHSR FM in Fredericton, NB. It was then on to Toronto to CHRY FM. She began working for the NCRA/ANREC in Montreal in February 2002, developing the “Dig Your Roots” project.

Rosina Kazi One of the primary foot soldiers in Toronto’s underground music scene, Rosina Kqzi is the lead singer of the band LAL. She has been instrumental in the growth of many of the city’s female artists and Dj’s, providing venues and forums for their musical expression. More importantly, she has managed to add an air of consciousness and political awareness to many of those events.

Brian Keigher Brian Keigher is currently a Program Coordinator for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, where he produces concerts year round at the Chicago Cultural Center, in addition to staging an annual World Music Festival and an annual free summer long dance series for the city. His mission is to bring World Music to center stage and promote awareness in its many styles

Heather Kelly Heather Kelly is an award-winning communications professional. She and her team at HKC Marketing have developed successful marketing and media relations campaigns for festivals, concerts, dance and theatre performances, visual art exhibitions, CD launches, seminars and conferences, as well as cultural organizations, restaurants, specialty retailers, nightclubs and artists.

Dan Kershaw Dan Kershaw brings a wealth of experience to his role as Relationship Manager, Central & Altantic division, including 6 years in the concert business as a production coordinator at Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall, and a further 3 years at Harbourfront Centre. He is a member of the Juno-nominated The Brothers Cosmoline, and was a 2002 winner of the SFTH competition.

Richard Knechtel Now in his 36th year as a professional musician, Richard Knechtel has worn many hats in the music business and worn them well. Throughout his career he has been an enthusiastic advocate and promoter of the folk music community. With an infectious joy for music and boundless energy, you’ll love to hear him play!

Larry LeBlanc Larry LeBlanc has been a leading figure in Canadian music for three decades. He co-founded the Canadian music trade magazine The Record and has served as Canadian editor for the U.S. trade magazine Billboard since 1991. This lifelong music aficionado was the associate producer of the 1996 four-CD box Oh What A Feeling, which sold an unprecedented 250,000 copies in seven weeks.

Arlene Loney Arlene Loney is the Popular and World Music Officer at the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) and administers a number of funding programs offered to songwriters/composers and music organizations. Prior to her work with the OAC she worked for and volunteered with a number of music festivals and other arts organizations.

Paul Loewenberg Artistic Director of Northern Lights Festival Boreal since 1999 and current member of Board of Directors of the OCFF, Paul is has also been a Club presenter for The Townehouse Tavern in Sudbury for many years, completely obsessed with all kinds of underground music, as well as a musician in various Sudbury groups playing Reggae, Ska, Surf, Garage and Roots music.

François Louwagie Francois Louwagie is a mandolin player, who founded “Sur la route de Tullins”, a music festival in France featuring Bluegrass, Country, Cajun, Acadien, Folk music, Celtic and Blues. In addition, François organizes “Dejeuner en herbe” (a contest for new bands), and books bands for “Les soirées du Festival”.

Meredith Luce Audiences are growing for Meredith’s poetic songs and outstanding vocals. This year she won the Ottawa Folk Festival’s Beth Ferguson songwriter award, played three of their stages, opened for Lynn Miles at Westfest, played the Ottawa Fringe and Stewart Park Festivals, debuted at the Blacksheep Inn and over a half dozen other regional venues, and received national and local radio play.

Chris Lusty Chris Lusty is still stunned to realize that his first Mariposa was in 1975 and that now he is President of the Board of the Mariposa Folk Foundation (since the spring of ’05). He has been a director on the board for approximately 2 years, acting as the Chair of Marketing Committee during that time.

Robin MacIntyre Robin MacIntyre works relentlessly to support and encourage touring musicians and live music opportunities. She is on the executive board of OCFF. Robin also owns a booking agency, representing many notable artists. She programs Black Fly Jam in Sault Ste. Marie, a music club that has operated for 25 years, and is active in many other clubs and festivals.

Chris MacLean Chris MacLean lives as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, painter and graphic designer. She writes and performs solo, as part of world music group Galitcha and on several other musical projects. Chris owns and operates a homebased design studio called Wunderdog Creative, where she draws on 20 years design experience to create for mostly musical clients.

Michael Martyn Michael Martyn is the Artistic Director (read: general dog’s body) of the Peterborough Folk Festival. His day gig usually happens at night and involves setting up large sound & lighting systems and running a 300 seat venue in Peterborough.

Grant McBride Work is love made visible - a fitting description of my experiences with Hillside and the wonderful people that make it happen. Always looking to make a great event even better. I’m excited to be a part of the OCFF Conference again, and to share and learn from other talented and dedicated folks.

Gord McDiarmid Gord McDiarmid, lover of live music (and the lovely Barbra Rose Perry) has worn the Legal Beagle Hat for Blue Skies for the past almost 20 years. He and a crackerjack team of Kingston friends have almost perfected the art of the FUNdraiser dance. He’ll be happy to share some of their secrets.

Jim MacLachlan I am a retired school principal who is currently writing and presenting anti-bullying and character education stories in elementary and secondary schools. I have worked with the Almaguin Music Festival for three years with our goal of building a small, eclectic and musician-friendly festival.

Brad McEwen

Louis Meyers Louis Meyers is the Executive Director of the North American Folk Music and Dance. He helped create and direct the South by Southwest Music & Media Conference from 1986 – 1995. He has also worked with LMNOP Conference (New Orleans), A2A Music Conference (Amsterdam) and the Rockrgrl Music Conference (Seattle), and the Austin Music Network television station.

Trevor Mills “One day, while sitting at home, Trevor Mills figured out a way to tune his guitar using only the picture on his TV. He’s also authored numerous websites, knows what PHP, HTML, SQL and ASP all stand for and can probably answer your questions about this, that and the other thing.”

Jory Nash Jory Nash is a singer-songwriter who blends elements of traditional folk, blues, soul and country into an original stew of sound. He has 4 independent CDs, tours incessantly across North America, and has a hat collection that numbers in the hundreds.

David Newland

Brad McEwen has been performing traditional folk music for over twenty years, mainly with the band Nonesuch. He is also the Artistic Director and founder of the Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music in Cambridge, ON. He is a co-founder of the Grand River Folk Community.

David Newland recently left his role as Manager of Discovery Interactive, after 5 years of online production, creative direction and business development for Discovery Channel. David is a part-time multimedia instructor at Centennial College, and is now developing his own company, Murray Point Media, specializing in grassroots digital communications.

Glenn McFarlane

Peter North

Glenn is co-founder, director, and artistic director of the Brampton Folk Festival, a free family oriented festival dedicated to showcasing diversity in folk music. Twice nominated for Brampton Arts Person of the Year, Glenn is also founder and president of the Brampton Folk Club, and a multi-instrumental musician.

Arthur McGregor Arthur McGregor, owner and founder of the Ottawa Folklore Centre, has been advising folks for years about the purchase and care of wooden stringed instruments. He’s a member of the Board of OCFF, edits Folk Prints and every year, opens the Ottawa Folk Festival with his ragtime arrangement of OH CANADA!

Peter North is a journalist working in print, television, and radio, and as a promoter, he continues to write 200 roots music columns for the Edmonton Journal annually. Recent projects include Junofest 2004, Alberta Scene, producing The Gift: A Tribute To Ian Tyson, and Come On In My Kitchen. Peter is music director at CKUA Radio Network.

Jennifer Noxon Based in the Ottawa area, Jennifer Noxon has been a performing songwriter for ten years. She is a member of the scintillating trio - Frida’s Brow, was recently spotted playing triangle with Ball and Chain and uses music in the classroom to teach newcomers about Canada.

Mally McGregor Mally McGregor has been going to the Blue Skies Music Festival since before she was born. She now attends as a regular volunteer and goes to many other Ontario Festivals. This past spring she taught English and music in Ecuador with a high school program. Mally plays flute in local orchestras and small ensembles.

Chopper McKinnon A.L. “Chopper” McKinnon is a fixture on the Canadian roots music scene. Perhaps best known for hosting Canadian Spaces, his weekly radio show for 25 years, Chopper’s experiences are myriad. He managed CKCUFM for 4 years, as well; he has been a music retailer, artist manager, show producer, artistic director, not-forprofit board member, mentor and friend to countless musicians and industry professionals.

Karen McLaughlin Music as been a part of Karen’s life since 1992 when she joined the Ingersoll Pipe Band. In 1997, she received a mandolin and changed her musical focus from pipe bands to folk music. She has been learning and performing ever since. As a volunteer at the Home County Folk Festival for many years, she started first as the Open Stage Coordinator, then took on the role of Food Vendor and then later was elected Chair.

Sonny Ochs Sonny has a radio show on WRPI in Troy, NY, produces a monthly concert series, and organizes the Phil Ochs Song Nights which have taken place for the past 22 years. She is a perennial festival volunteer, doing everything from stage managing to hosting, to programming the Clearwater Festival in NY State. She is also a charter member of North East Regional Folk Alliance.

Blair Packham Blair Packham wrote some Canadian hits for his former band The Jitters, including “Last of the Red Hot Fools” and “’Til the Fever Breaks”. As the longtime vice-president of the Songwriters Association of Canada, he coproduces (with Shari Ulrich) the annual Bluebird North national tour. Blair is currently co-producing (with Ron Sexsmith) a recording for pop music legend Andy Kim.

Julien Paquin Julien Paquin is the Agency Director in the Toronto Office of Paquin Entertainment. He has personally overseen the growth of the company’s roster to more than 80 exclusively represented artists. He is well respected within the industry and by artists, and has won multiple awards for Agent of the Year.

Roch Parisien

Roch Parisien produces and programs the Folk/Roots Channel for the Galaxie Network of the CBC, and serves as a representative for Galaxie’s Rising Stars Program, which contributes funds to help develop new Canadian talent. Through his consulting company Rocon Communications, Roch is also an award-winning music critic, consultant, and archivist.

Michel Payment

Franco-Ontarian, singer, songwriter, Michel Payment has been performing professionally since 1982. Last year he was co-winner for best French song in the OCFF Songs from the Heart competition. Michel has is involved with the artistic direction of ‘Le festival du Loup’.

Grant Pilkington

Grant Pilkington is the apprentice Site Co-ordinator of the Blue Skies Music Festival. He has been involved with the festival for 14 years.

Mitch Podolak

Mitch Podolak plays and teaches clawhammer banjo to anybody who asks, makes pretty good bbq and has had a hand in a number of folk and children’s festivals across Canada. Mitch is a terrible singer who knows and loves the words of countless songs and insists, for cultural reasons, on singing whenever he feels like it.

Patrick T. Power

For the last four years, Patrick has coordinated the music for the Great Lakes Folk Festival in East Lansing, Michigan. For the last nine years, he has been Booking Manager for the all-volunteer Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse concert series (now in its 31st season).

Skye Richendrfer

Skye Richendrfer is the Founder and Executive Director of the Celtic Arts Foundation, based in Mount Vernon, WA. He holds a Master’s degree in non-profit leadership, and is a former Mayor of Mount Vernon, WA. Skye has played bagpipes from a young age, having competed at the world-class level while a member of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band from Vancouver, BC.

Mark Ringwood

Groundbreaking radio presenter, promoter and agent. Mark’s introduced numerous Canadian artists to the UK and Europe, since 1988, through his company Roots Around the World (formerly known as mARKO pOLO). He directly promotes over 100 shows a year, books tours for more than 25 artists, and programs a number of music festivals.

Corina Robidoux

Corina Robidoux is the Supervisor of Artist Immigration at the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada and known as the industry’s leading expert in regards to cross-border travel and bringing U.S. members into Canada. She has worked for the AFM exclusively for the last 7 years.

Lynn Saxberg

As a staff music writer for the Ottawa Citizen, a big part of Lynn Saxberg’s job is to cover the busy festival season in the nation’s capital. After more than a decade at it, she is finally beginning to figure out how to survive the elements, meet the deadlines and navigate the avalanche of music that swamps her every year.

Jim Schultz

Mr. Schultz heads up Business Development for Sonicbids focusing on building relationships between Festivals, Conferences, Songwriting Competitions, Music Licensing and Retail Initiatives. He has experience ranging from venue marketing / facilities management, and retail / record label marketing with Borders Group Inc.

David Siglin

David Siglin began his tenure at the Ark in the fall of 1968. Since then, the Ark has been located in three different spaces and gone from seating 208 to 400 people. The Ark presents over 300 shows annually, featuring a varied format of folk, ethnic and alternative music.

Geri Smith

Gerri Smith is the Special Events Coordinator for Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto, Canada. She coordinates two main music festivals each summer, the Metis Arts Festival and the Celtic Sounds Festival, and works with many artists and community groups to create exciting and enjoyable events.

Shoshana Kish

ShoShona Kish is a singer, songwriter and performing artist of Anishinabe and mixed heritage from Toronto, Ontario. While her primary work is with the up and coming group DiggingRoots, ShoShona has dedicated also her time to working with community and arts organizations as a teacher, programmer, coordinator and project manager.

Sara Stasiuk

Sara Stasiuk has been Stage Manager of the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s and Brandon Folk Festival’s Main Stage, tour manager for Fred Penner and Amanda Stott, and was Paquin Entertainment’s Production Manager, which involved her in all sorts of events and concerts. Sara now works as the Programs and Operations Manager for the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA).

Phyllis Stenson

Phyllis Stenson has been the Artistic Director for the Harrison Festival of the Arts for 23 years. The summer festival has presented culturally diverse programming since its inception in the town of Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Phyllis is currently the board chair of the BC Touring Council, and is a co-founder of the Western Artistic Directors of Roots Festivals.

Carolyn Stewart

Carolyn Stewart has performed and promoted music for about 30 years. She has played with Daisy Debolt, nightsun, Magoo among others. She directs and arranges music for three different fiddle orchestras, including The Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra. She is also the chair of the Blue Skies in the Community committee.

Ember Swift

Ember Swift is a singer-songwriter and band leader of a successful trio (by the same name) that has released 8 albums through her own indie label “Few’ll Ignite Sound”. Ember offers a unique insight into the world of “DIY” indie ethics linking arms with professional help — especially without relinquishing artistic or political integrity. Independent by identify, not default.

Gene Swimmer Gene Swimmer has been the volunteer Executive Director of the Ottawa Folk Festival since 1995. He is active in the festival industry, as an executive board member of both the Ottawa Festival Network and Folk Alliance Canada. For the past two years, he has served on showcase selection committees for the NERFA conference.

Carolyn Sutherland Carolyn Sutherland is the Artistic Director of the Stewart Park Festival in Perth. A singer and player, she has performed and recorded with the a cappella group, The Latest Rumour.

Ian Tamblyn

Suzie Vinnick

Ian Tamblyn has been a musician, songwriter, playwright and producer for many years. He has recorded several albums and countless soundtracks for theater and film. In recent years, Ian has had a close association with adventure travel and scientific expeditions. These travels have taken him from the icebergs of Greenland to the underwater world of Antarctica.

Suzie Vinnick is an award-winning singer, songwriter and musician. She recently won 1st place in the Blues Category of the International Songwriting Contest (ISC) for her co-write entitled “The Honey I Want”, was awarded the 2003 Canadian Maple Blues Female Vocalist of the Year, and was nominated again as the 2004 Canadian Maple Blues Female Vocalist of the Year.

Linda Tanaka

Susan Walker

Linda Tanaka is the Artistic Director and founder of the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society and the annual Roots and Blues Festival; she is also a member of the Western Roots Artistic Directors and a Board member of the British Columbia Touring Council. She has presented folk, blues and world music in the Interior of British Columbia for over twenty years.

Jowi Taylor Jowi Taylor is host of Global Village on CBC Radio and creator/producer of Six String Nation. Starting in January, he’ll host a CBC Radio series called The Wire, tracing the relationship between music and electricity. He is a founder of the Toronto Media Festivals Network and works on community initiatives in film, media and music as a volunteer and through his company Bright Eyed Inevitable.

Steve Tennant Steve Tennant is the Onsite Coordinator for Stewart Park Festival. An advocate for adults with developmental disabilities by day, Steve’s love of live music has caused him to spend much of his spare time, with his wife Susan and family, hosting house concerts under the banner “Music on McLean” in their home in lovely Perth.

Gerri Trimble

Lillian Aida Wauthier Lillian Aida Wauthier is a Toronto Presenter/Promoter/ Booking Agent with her own business, Fiddles & Frets Music Productions. She has been running the Acoustic Harvest Folk Club in Toronto’s East end communities for the past 8 years as well as a separate Fiddles & Frets Music workshop and concert series. She is beginning to program a new venue in Toronto - The Kitchen.

Gordon Webber Since moving to the UK seven years ago, Gordon has worked in arts marketing and for the music agency Adastra. He took a ‘year out’ from the music business to work as marketing manager for one of England’s largest tourist attractions, the JORVIK Viking Centre. He recently returned to the music business forming his own management and representation company Snowgoose Promotions.

Randy Weekes

Gerri Trimble is a Program Officer with the Music Section of the Canada Council for the Arts. Her current responsibilities include sound recording, distribution, Aboriginal music initiatives and collaborative projects between artists and communities.

Randy Weekes is the General Coordinator of the Blue Skies Music Festival. Plays fiddle in the Blue Skies Community Orchestra. Wife Christine, kids Gabriel and Eva. Lives near Lanark. Works at home and abroad against Mordor. Used forty-four of fifty available words to say this.

Jan Vanderhorst

Katherine Wheatley

“Just Us Folk” is an one-hour show devoted to acoustic roots music. Each week features contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters, acoustic blues and bluegrass music. Since 1981, Jan Vanderhorst has showcased new and established performers in the world of folk music. Jan has also contributed artist profiles to Fast Folk Musical Magazine.

Katherine Wheatley has performed across Canada and Europe, has written music for film and TV. In addition to her solo career, she is part of the Toronto band “Betty and the Bobs”, she plays guitar in Wendell Ferguson’s “Smoking Section” and she is the ambassador for the campaign to raise 6 million dollars for the new hospital in her home town of Parry Sound.

Eric Vermeulen

Shirley Wheatley

Eric Vermeulen is the director and manager of Mc-Ent management Netherlands and Co-director of Mc-Ent management Canada Inc. Mc-Ent is an independent management specializes in promotion of Canadian talent in Europe. They publish, promote and accompany artists on tour, with a main focus on festivals. Mc-Ent also produces and promotes theatre productions and has its own label.

Shirley Wheatley is a 25 year Blue Skies celebrant and for the past 4 years has been a co-hat for Performer Hospitality at the festival. She enjoys the challenge of feeding and caring for 100 musicians and kin for 3 days in a field at 30 C with the help of many wonderful volunteers.

Del Vezeau Del Vezeau is the founder of The Canadian Guitar Festival which has just completed its second season. Del will describe how and why he got this started, how his background in many areas of the music business helped bring this about, and how important it is to have a great team of people to see it through.

Susan Walker has been attending Blue Skies Music Festival for 25 years. Having had teaching experience, she felt comfortable taking on the Kids’ Area as her first ‘hat’ role in 1996. After five years in the Kids’ Area, she went on to be ‘Holistic” hat and has been happily programming workshops for the last four years.

Chris White Chris White helped start the Ottawa Folk Festival in 1993 and directs the six-person programming committee. The festival is an inclusive, community-based event that features a broad range of established and emerging artists along with environmental presentations, teaching sessions and opportunities for audience participation.

Ken Whiteley A multinstrumentalist, songwriter and record producer, Ken has received a Genie Award, 6 Juno nominations, Blues Album of the Year award and a Children’s Music Web Award. He performs blues, gospel, swing and folk as a solo artist, with his brother Chris as the Whiteley Brothers and with old friends, Mose Scarlett & Jackie Washington. He is the recipient of the 2005 Estelle Klein Award.

Dana Whittle Dana Whittle is a visual artist, writer, musician and teacher who designs for, writing about and promotes traditional Québécois and other forms of folk music. Her company Vizou has designed hoards of album covers, created many websites for artists and cultural organizations, and teaches artists about website design and development. Founder and president of l’Association Folquébec.

Sue Williams Frontier Promotions is a UK based independent promotion company covering all aspects of promotion, (Press, Put all your heart into all you do... As Site Coordinator for the Hillside Festival for several years, I’ve had a chance to work with some great people to make a great event (Hillside) even better. I’m looking forward to sharing and learning with similarly talented and dedicated folks at this year’s conference.

Beth Wilson Beth Wilson is the manager of the Tottenham Chamber of Commerce which hosts the very successful Totteham Bluegrass festival. The Bluegrass festival has just celebrated their 22nd anniversary and is busily working towards their 23rd to be held in June 2006. Beth has been very instrumental in many changes since her arrival in 2000.

Ed Winacott Ed Winacott is a singer/songwriter living in Pefferlaw; so it was natural that he should be drawn to Eaglewood, which proclaimed itself as the premier Canadian singer/ songwriter folk festival. Ed has attended just about all of the Eaglewood Festivals and now serves on the board as sort of odd jobs man.

Joe Wood Day to day, Joe is busy working at his company RDR Music group. He has been operating this for over 15 years. Here he works with musicians looking to get started in the music industry, as well as those who have been around for as long as he has. It’s not just about making compact disks … it’s about helping careers.

SOCAN Songs and Stories Ridley Bent Ridley Bent is an entertainer, a recording artist currently residing in Vancouver, B.C. He’s a crooner, a gee-tar player and a songwriter with a knack for detail. Love and murder, dope and glory, politics, western fiction, pop culture is Ridley’s addiction. Throw in some break beats, phat bass, sweet country lead and a melody and you’ve got yourself an earful of ‘Hick Hop’.

Julie Doiron Julie Dorion Julie began her career in music in 1990 at the age of 18 in Moncton, NB, playing bass in Eric’s Trip. In 2001, Julie released her debut French language recording, Desormais. The companion English-language CD, heart & crime, was released in April 2002. Goodnight Nobody, Julie’s 3rd full-length album on endearing, was released in 2004.

Peter Elkas Peter ventured into unknown territory when he took the stage as a solo artist armed with only voice and guitar. The Party of One EP, which singer songwriter Ron Sexsmith listed as one of his favourite recordings of 2003, has since evolved into a full-length album. Also titled Party of One, Peter’s debut full-length album was released by MapleMusic Recordings September 14, 2005.

Ndidi Onukwulu Singer and songwriter Ndidi Onukwulu recently embarked on a musical collaboration with Madagascar Slim and Donné Robert. Ndidi and Slim, a threetime Juno Award winner, are in the process of building a repertoire of traditional blues, combined with Malagasy and Nigerian music. Ndidi is putting the finish touches on a soon to be released acoustic EP called “No I Never”.

THANK YOU SHAWNA!

A huge thanks to the lovely and talented Shawna Cooper for designing the t-shirt artwork and managing all the merch for this year’s conference!

Brian Wright-McLeod Brian Wright-McLeod (Dakota-Anishnabe) is an established Toronto-based music journalist and radio host. Since 1985, Brian has produced groundbreaking Native radio programming originating from CKLN 88.1 FM in Toronto, including his current program, Renegade Radio, featuring a unique mix of Native music and perspectives. Brian’s music columns, reviews and features have appeared in mainstream and Native publications throughout North America since 1978.

Mark Yanchus Put all your heart into all you do... As Site Coordinator for the Hillside Festival for several years, I’ve had a chance to work with some great people to make a great event (Hillside) even better. I’m looking forward to sharing and learning with similarly talented and dedicated folks at this year’s conference. 27

Western Union Sunfest

Serving up a feast of folk music from around the globe! topped off by the crème de la crème of Canadian jazz for dessert (Sophie Milman, Michael Kaeshammer). As mouth-watering as our festival has become (and, by the way, food isn’t just a metaphor for Sunfest, which currently features about 50 eclectic food vendors, complemented by more than 100 equally unusual craft exhibitors), it’s also jaw-dropping! Every year, an old colleague of mine (Bill Rathborne) endlessly encircles Victoria Park in utter amazement as he surveys the sea of culturally diverse faces that comprise the Forest City’s annual version of the global village. I think Bill is right on when he exclaims, “This is the most significant expression of community in London!” Mark your calendars! Western Union Sunfest returns July 6 – 9th, 2006.

By: Brian Hannigan In the weeks before the CBC lockout, many OCFF members had the pleasure of inviting their favorite CBC Radio personalities to emcee a local festival stage. Mind you, this past summer was a play of musical chairs, with our frequent co-host Philly Markowitz (Roots & Wings) tentside in Winnipeg, and Mariposa veteran Jeff Goodes (Fresh Air) practicing his salsa dance moves for the first time at Western Union Sunfest, in the company of RadioCanada’s Claudette Gravel – the Energizer Bunny of world music! What made Jeff, Claudette, Jowi (Global Village) Taylor, and approximately 200,000 other festival-goers gravitate to beautiful Victoria Park in London, like wasps to a hummingbird feeder? It must have been the sweet prospect of enjoying riveting performances by over 30 top professional music and dance ensembles (8 of them international headliners) from around the world. Imagine, if you will, the “whirl and skirl of Scottish folk music” cavorting in a spicy Latin groove (Salsa Celtica), the boisterous “folk with

attitude” (Yvonne Zacharias) playing of Les Batinses electrifying old Québec tunes, and the inspirational songs of ElizaBeth Hill doing the Aboriginal tradition proud. Clearly, Sunfest’s world music offerings are more than a side dish: they are a delectable, multi-course entrée,

Samantha Robichaud Samantha a lively, youthful Atlantic Canadian Fiddler with Acadian roots picked up the fiddle at the age of 4 and has never put it down. Samantha is accomplished in all styles of fiddle playing Celtic, Bluegrass and Classical, her passionate love of music has created a unique, very smooth clean sounding fusion with a youthful edge. Samantha has performed on many prestigious stages and events, Nova Scotia Symphony at the National Arts Center in Ottawa, Carnegie Hall, Grand Ole Opry, Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville, Calgary Stampede, Klondike days Edmonton, CBC Acadian World Congress and for Queen Elizabeth II during her last Canadian visit.

Monday, October 17, 2005 Jubilee Theatre - 9 pm Manager: Bruce Morel - Music Management International Inc. Tel: (902) 435-0330 brucemorel@musicmanagement.ca

— Brian Hannigan is Communications Coordinator for the Sunfest Committee. For details on Sunfest’s new concert season, which begins in November 2005, please visit www.sunfest.on.ca or e-mail info@sunfest.on.ca

Instrument Lock-Up Once again the OCFF conference will be having an instrument lock up facility, this year it will be in the “Under the Sea” room located across from the hotel pool. The lock up will be managed by conference volunteers and will be secured when it is not open. However, please be advised that the OCFF is not liable in any way for instruments and equipment stored in this room. You are welcome to use the instrument lock up at your own risk. The OCFF is please to offer this service to registered delegates of the 19th annual conference.

Gala xieRisingStars GalaxieRisingStars ProgramoftheCBC

Les Prix Étoiles Gala xie de Galaxie Radio-Canada

Galaxie, CBC’s Continuous Music Network, in association with The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals is proud to partner with the 2005 Songs From the Heart Competition. Together, we come to provide artists with this opportunity to shine: Rising Stars Awards will be granted to the best Anglophone and Francophone artist. Best of luck to all the participants and much success in your musical endeavours! Seven years ago, Galaxie created the Rising Stars program for the development and promotion of Canadian musical talent. To this day, more than 400 musicians have benefited from the Program with the fellowship and support of nearly 70 music industry partners across the country. The winners will receive a cash award and the chance to be aired on Galaxie’s Nation wide network. With more than 4.5 million subscribers, Galaxie is the most listened to continuous music network in the country. Thanks to its 45 music channels, including 11 specialty channels, one of which dedicated to FolkRoots music, all programmed by music experts, the network has a sound for everyone. Galaxie offers a dynamite mix of classic hits, contemporary chart toppers and new treasures to discover. Overall, the network plays 150,000 music titles, while providing the best digital-quality sound. Galaxie is a digital service available by subscription via satellite, cable and telecom. For more information, consult our web site at www.galaxie.ca And now, let the music begin!

Galaxie, le réseau de musique continue de Radio-Canada en collaboration avec le Conseil des festivals Folk de l’Ontario (CFFO) est heureux de s’associer au Concours Chansons du Fond du Coeur. Il nous fait plaisir de contribuer à ce tremplin de la relève musicale. Nous sommes fiers de remettre deux bourses dans la catégorie composition anglophone et composition francophone. Nous souhaitons bonne chance et bon succès à tous les participants! Il y a 7 ans, Galaxie a créé un programme original de développement et de promotion destiné aux musiciens d’ici. À ce jour, plus de 400 artistes et groupes en ont bénéficié grâce à la participation d’une soixantaine de Partenaires Étoiles de l’industrie de la musique à travers le pays. Nous accordons aux gagnants une bourse en argent et l’occasion d’une diffusion à l’échelle nationale sur le Réseau Galaxie. Avec plus de 4.5 millions d’abonnés, Galaxie est le réseau de musique continue le plus écouté au pays! Grâce à ses 45 chaînes de musique, dont 11 chaînes spécialisées incluant la chaîne FolkRoots, offertes sans publicité ni interruption et programmées par des experts, il est facile de trouver une chaîne qui plaira à tous et chacun. Galaxie vous propose des airs connus et reconnus et d’autres coups de cœur que ses programmateurs vous invitent à découvrir. En tout, le Réseau compte plus de 150 000 pièces de musique! Galaxie est disponible à travers les services numériques par satellite et par câble, ainsi que par télécom. Pour plus d’informations, consultez notre site Internet au www.galaxie.ca Et maintenant, place à la musique!

Jean-Richard Lefebvre Director, Development, Partnerships Directeur, Développements, partenariats et programmation & French Programming française

Ri sing St ar Rising Star OCFF Songs F rom the H ear inner From Hear eartt W Winner innerss 2005 Jean-Guy “Chuck” Labelle Jean-Guy “Chuck” Labelle is extremely well known in the French music industry in Ontario. In l988, Chuck began writing and composing his own music. Chuck has three french albums in his roster with 15,000 album sales as an independent artist. He starred and hosted a TFO television series “La boîte à chanson d’aujourd’hui” and many television specials across Canada. He’s been chosen to compose many theme songs for special events such as The 1996 Special Olympics, the new “College Boréal” in Sudbury, Ontario, the Centennial Song and the Millennium Song for his community plus many theme songs for elementary schools while touring and giving workshops. Chuck is currently recording a new album and is excited to be part of the Songs From the Heart Showcase.

Melwood Cutlery A consummate songwriter and performer, Melwood Cutlery has delighted audiences from Dawson City, Yukon to Austin, Texas. Following the success of three previous CD’s, his latest release, “Campfire” appears on the Borealis label. Melwood’s songwriting ability ranges from ballads and lullabies to folk, country, blues and rock, He’s been known to yodel when the occasion demands.

conference schedule OCFF CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

SPECIAL EVENTS

RIDEAU

REGAL

LISBON

BALLROOM

Please see the long program form for more details!!

THURSDAY

Registration Opens 2:00 pm in the hotel Atrium

5:30 pm

Blue Skies kick off Party - The Blue Skies Music Festival is planning an exciting kick-off to this year’s OCFF conference Free for delegates!

FRIDAY

Registration 9:00 am - 10:00 pm in the hotel Atrium KEY: SIG = Special Interest Group, F = Festivals, A = Artists, P - Presenter, E = Everyone, Y = Youth

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Exhibit Hall hours 1:30 pm until 5:00 pm

Festival Workshop Etiquette (A/F) A discussion about the way festival workshops work, both for performers and presenters.

First Timers Reality Check: Campfire Room (E) Part 1 (E) Jam space for day time. Everyone is Are you a new delegate? welcome to play and/or listen. Free play. Get to know your way around the OCFF conference.

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Archiving Your Event (F/P) A discussion about ways that we can preserve festival and event history.

US Festivals (A) Campfire Room (E) Chat with some of our Bluegrass American friends about how their festivals and events are programmed - learn what they are looking for and more.

4:30 pm - 5:45 pm

SIG: Children’s Area (F) How do we make child’s festival experience special?

SAC Workshop “Hey Big Ears”(A/P) Bring your song on CD to be critiqued by an expert panel from the Songwriters Assocation of Canada

Campfire Room (E) Singer/Songwriter

Opening SOCAN Reception

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

OCFF Showcase 8:00 pm

7:45 pm - 11:00 pm 11:30 pm - 2:00 am SATURDAY

MFM Reception/Showcase

SPEAK Music Reception/Showcase

Registration 8:30 am - 9:00 pm in the hotel Atrium Exhibit Hall hours 9:00 am until 5:00 pm

Pengiun Eggs Breakfast

9:30 am - 10:30 am

OCFF Annual General Meeting

10:45 am - 11:45 am

11:45 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch on your own

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

The Kingston Music Scene (E) Youth Programming Campfire Room (E) Find out about Kingston’s Discussion (Y) Celtic vibrant music scene A panel designed for young folks to share their festival experiences with the rest of us.

Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra (E) Find out how this orchestra was created by young and old alike

The Quiet Evolution (A/P) Learn what the latest trends are for packaging and delivering your product

Fundraising for Festivals: Other than Government Successful fundraising knowing your market and and community

Campfire Room (E) Blues

SOCAN Songs and Stories (E) Don’t miss this intimate and inspiring glimpse into the creative process and raw performance style of skilled songwriters/performers.

Websites for Festivals (F) Learn how best to upgrade and get the most out of your site.

First Timers Reality Check: Part 2 (E) The second part of this special session to help new delegates get the most value of their conference experience 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Campfire Room (E) Free Play

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

OCFF Gala Dinner

7:30 pm - 11:15 pm

Official Showcase 7:45 pm

11:30 pm - 2:00 am SUNDAY

Folquebec Reception/Showcase

MARIA Reception/Showcase Six Shooter Records Reception/Showcase

SAC Pajama Party

Registration 8:30 am - 12:00 pm in the hotel Atrium Exhibit Hall hours 9:30 am until noon

8:15 am - 9:15 am

5K Folk Feet Fun Run - Lead by Julia Phillips meet in the lobby of the hotel - everyone welcome!

9:30 am - 10:45 am

The Annual “Future of the OCFF” (E) Your opportunity to provide input regarding the future of OCFF

Mentoring Sessions Sign up in advance for 10-minute one-on-one discussion with folks in the music business who are “in the know”

11:00 am - noon

SIG: Artistic Directors By invitation only

Mentoring Sessions (E) Sign up in advance for 10minute one-on-one discussion with folks in the music business who are “in the know”

noon - 2:00 pm

Wrap up party! Details to be confirmed

conference schedule ONTARIO

LONDON

KINGSTON

SIG: Festival Hospitality (F) This is a special afternoon How do we keep everybody program for young people interested in working in the Folk smiling backstage? and Roots Music Business. Youth Delegate Series, Careers in Roots Music (Y): Publicity

WINDSOR

OTTAWA

The Agent, The Festival, Recording Techniques (A) A practical discussion about The Artist (E) Who talks to whom, when and recording a CD. how do we develop and maintain good relationships with fellow professionals?

TORONTO

Festivals (E): Meet your OCFF Member Festivals

Youth Delegate Series, Careers in Roots Music (Y): Artistic Direction Youth Delegate Series, Careers in Roots Music (Y): Stage Production

Maplepost: Meet Your Moms (E) Meet the folks who manage Maplepost.

Feldenkrais (E) The Feldenkrais (R) Method brings greater awareness to sensations of movement and effort.

Festivals (E): Music in the Schools and Community (E) Bringing music Meet your OCFF Member and your festival’s philosophy Festivals into the schools and developing year round relationships with your community.

Youth Delegate Series, Careers in Roots Music (Y): Performers

Accessing International Markets (A) Join our panel of international guests to talk about how to access new markets, and secure work abroad.

Benefit Concerts (E) Look at the details of benefit concerts and questions that need to be asked and answered.

Festivals (E): Building A Festival (E) Meet your OCFF Member Practical steps to starting a festival and great ideas to keep Festivals your event fresh.

Understanding the Government Granting Process (A/F) Find out about specific programs and if the program fits you and your event

Festival Red Tape: Dealing with the System (F/P) Find out how Festivals deal with many levels of government.

SIG: Holistic Activities (F) A discussion about programming non-musical activities at your festival.

Quebec and Franco Ontarian Music Scene (E) A discussion about the music scene in Quebec and Ontario

Youth Showcase

Media: How it Works (E) Discuss with the media how to get your event (Festival, CD release, etc.) covered.

Sonicbids (E) Find out why Sonicbids is the trusted online submission platform for over 40,000 artists and some 3,600 festivals, music conferences, song contests, etc.

Aboriginal…A World of Music Here at Home (E) A presentation by members with the newly formed Ontario Collective for Aboriginal Music.

Festivals (E): Cross Border Touring (A) From border security to work Meet your OCFF Member Festivals permits, this panel will demystify the process and explain what is required to tour in the U.S. and abroad.

Youth Showcase 3:30pm finish

Community Roots Radio (A) House/Small Concert A discussion on the roots Presentations (A/P) Learn how artists can make a radio music scene, locally, nationally and internationally living and festivals can fundraise during the “non Festival” season.

SIG: Site Coordinators (F) Speak with those who manage and plan the construction and deconstruction of the festival site.

World Music (F/P) This comprehensive discussion with five people who have made it a point to seek out and bring to their events music from diverse cultures around the world.

Borealis Records Reception/ Showcase until 6:00pm

Official Showcase 8:00pm Sweet Beaver Suite Reception/Showcase

Youth Showcase 10:30am start

Youth Showcase

Songs From the Heart Showcase 3:45pm until 5:15pm

Festivals (E): Meet your OCFF Member Festivals

Exhibit Hall (Hotel Atrium) Hours: Friday 1:30 – 7:30pm, Saturday 10:45am - 6:30pm, Sunday 9:30am - noon

Official Showcase 8:00pm

Drop Box Room Hours: Friday 1:30 – 7:30pm, Saturday 10:45am – 6:30pm, Sunday 9:30am - noon

Sweet Beaver Suite Reception/ Showcase

Instrument Lock Up Hours: Friday 1:30pm - 11:00pm, Saturday 10:30am - 11:00pm, Sunday 9:30am - noon

EKA Interview with Ken Whiteley, hosted by Richard Flohil Sponsored by the SAC Ken Whiteley Gospel Hour

TH URSD AY, OCT OBE R 13TH THU SDA OCTOBE OBER Registration 2:00pm – 9:00pm – Hotel Atrium Panel Key: SIG = Special Interest Group, F = Festival, A = Artist, P = Presenter, E = Everyone, Y = Youth Welcome to Kingston y Night Kick-off Thursday Thursda Party Catch the shuttle at 5:30pm from the hotel lobby and get ready for some Kingston hospitality! The Blue Skies Music Festival and Kingston’s downtown are planning an exciting kick-off to this year’s OCFF conference. Delegates arriving on Thursday, October 13 will be treated to a scenic tour from the Ambassador Hotel to the waterfront, a reception at The Merchant Pub from 6 to 8pm and a moonlight cruise through the Thousand Islands on the Island Queen that leaves from Crawford Wharf, near Confederation Basin, at the foot of Princess St. from 8 to 9:30pm. Boarding will begin at 7:30pm. To top the evening off, a dozen of Kingston’s finest musicians will be showcasing at 3 downtown venues from 9:30 until the wee hours!! Confirmed musicians are Georgette Fry and her band, Night Sun, The Laws, Kelli Trottier, Kevin Head, Roger James, The Lady Racers, Jenica Rayne and Emily Fennell. And - the whole evening is free to conference delegates! For more information call Al Rankin at (613) 353-6650.

FR ID AY, OCT OBE R 14TH FRID IDA OCTOBE OBER Registration 8:30am – 10:00pm – Hotel Atrium

Panel Key: SIG = Special Interest Group, F = Festival, A = Artist, P = Presenter, E = Everyone, Y = Youth Exhibit Hall 1:30–7:30pm Atrium Drop Boxes 1:30–7:30pm Under the Sea Party Room Meet your Fellow Panelists 11:00-11:30am Ontario Room Festival Workshop Etiquette (A/F) Doug Cox (moderator), Katharine Wheatley, Suzie Vinnick, Sonny Ochs, Mitch Podolak 1:30 – 2:45pm Rideau Room A discussion about the way that festival workshops work, both for performers and presenters. Here are some practical tips on what you can bring to the festival stage! First Time Reality Check – Part 1 (E) Jory Nash, Kirsten Jones 1:30 – 2:45pm Regal Room Are you new to the conference? Get to know your way around quickly, ask for directions, and plan a busy and fulfilling weekend. This special session is designed to help new delegates have the most valuable conference experience possible! The Campfire Room, Day 1 (E) Hosts: Richard Knetchel (1:302:45), Laura Bird (3:00-4:15), D. Rangers (4:30-5:45) 1:30 – 5:45pm Lisbon Room We all know about late night jams, and the good fun to be had when we are part of one. Here’s a jam space for the daytime. Everyone is welcome to play or listen, there is no PA, and a facilitator will help to

keep the music flowing. Guest players from various genres will drop by (see schedule), so you might even learn a few new licks! Take a break, enjoy the tunes, play with friends, but don’t forget… there is a great once-a-year conference out there! Youth Series, Careers in Roots Music (Y) Arthur McGregor (moderator) 1:30 – 2:45pm London Room This is a special full afternoon program for young people interested in working in the music business. Each session will feature two professionals speaking about their careers in specific areas of the music industry. Artistic Directors: Sam Baijal, Hillside Festival, and Linda Tanaka, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival come together to bring you the folk festival scene through the eyes of the artistic director! What captures their attention? How can you improve your presentation and participate in more festivals? Publicity: Richard Flohill, Flohill and Associates and Heather Kelly, Heather Kelly Communications, talk about how publicity can affect your success in the music industry? How can you play a role? Become acquainted with this absolutely integral aspect of roots music! Special Interest Group: Festival Hospitality (F) Shirley Wheatley (moderator), Michael Martyn, Maria Calderone 1:30 – 2:45pm Kingston Room What works? How do we keep everybody smiling backstage? A discussion about providing performers with what they need to maintain a healthy festival environment.

Recording Techniques (A) Bill Garrett (moderator), Chris Coleman, James Gordon 1:30 – 2:45pm Windsor Room This practical information session about recording a CD will cover everything from budgets, gear, studios, manufacturing, and techniques for actually making the music. The Agent, The Festival, The Artist (E) Randi Fratkin (moderator), Julien Paquin, Peter North, Dale Driver, Mike Ford, Eric Vermeulen, Mark Ringwood 1:30 – 2:45pm Ottawa Talking to a festival can be a daunting task for an agent; talking to an agent can be the same for a festival; talking to either for a musician is… well… more daunting. What is the etiquette? Who talks to whom, when and how do we develop and maintain good relationships with fellow professionals? Meet Your Member Festivals (E) Northern Lights Festival Boreal, Blue Skies Music Festival, Mariposa Folk Festival (1:30-2:45) Live From the Rock, Tottenham Bluegrass Festival, Canterbury Folk Festival (3:00-4:15) Forest Music Festival, Stewart Park Festival, Winterfolk, Creek Pioneer Village Metis/Celtic Festival (4:30-5:45) Friday 1:30 – 5:45pm Toronto Room The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals has grown to 25 Festivals and is ever-expanding. Each festival is unique, embodying its own history, evolving profile and musical philosophy. Here are six sessions programmed to introduce the Festival Members to the conference, where they can tell their story and provide an opportunity for you to learn about each one of our incredible events. Come meet the Festivals! Archiving Your Event (F/P) John Bond, Andrew Hall, Jowi Taylor 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 pm Rideau Room Our festivals are incredible ‘in the moment’ events, and when they end each year, they’re…history. This is a discussion about ways that we can preserve that history.

U.S. Festivals (A) Darlene (moderator), Dalis Allen, Brian Keigher, Skye Richendrfer, David Siglin, Louis Meyers, Patrick Power 3:00-4:15 Regal Room Getting a gig at home is hard enough, but if you are hoping to play festivals in the United States, this panel is for you. Chat with some of our American friends about how their festivals and events are programmed – learn about what they are looking for and more! Youth Series, Careers in Roots Music (Y) Arthur McGregor (moderator) 3:00 – 4:15pm London Room This is a special full afternoon program for young people interested in working in the Music Business. Each session will feature two professionals speaking about their careers in specific areas of the music industry. Stage Production: Join Ian Harper, Harbourfront, and Sara Stasiuk, MARIA, in a discussion about the role of stage production in live performance, and how it can truly make the difference in your experience on stage. Maplepost: Meet Your Moms (E) Derek Andrews, Jay Linden, Randi Fratkin 3:00 – 4:15pm Kingston Room Listmoms, Lurkers and Louder ones. Meet the folks who make up Maplepost! Join the discussion, no waiting for the reply and take this opportunity to be heard without typing. Feldenkrais (E) Christine Graves 3:00 – 4:15pm Windsor Room The Feldenkrais (R) Method brings greater awareness to sensations of movement and effort. A Feldenkrais teacher will guide a player in discovering how he or she is creating the limitation. This is an introductory workshop open to all conference delegates. Please bring a blanket or mat and a towel.

Music in the Schools and Community (E) Aengus Finnan (moderator), Carolyn Stewart, Mike Ford 3:00 – 4:15pm Ottawa Room What kinds of education and outreach programs exist? How can your festival’s initiatives enrich the school environment and bring life into the community? In this session, three expert panelists will explain the significance of bringing music and your festival’s philosophy into the schools and developing year round relationships with your community. Special Interest Group: Children’s Area (F) Christine Benson (moderator), Pam Hearn-Erb 4:30 – 5:45pm Rideau Room What about the next generation of festival attendees and organizers? How do we make their experience special? How do we allow them to be a part of the festival? « Hey Big Ears! » A Demo Evaluation (A/P) Sponsored by the Songwriters Association of Canada Blair Packham (moderator), Julien Paquin, Heidi Fleming, Randi Fratkin 4:30 – 5:45pm Regal Room What an opportunity! Bring your song on CD to be critiqued by an expert panel from the Songwriters Association of Canada. Borealis Reception 4:30 – 6:00pm Ontario Room Terry Tufts CD Launch and reception 5:00 PM - Ontario Room Youth Series, Careers in Roots Music (Y) Arthur McGregor (moderator) 4:30 – 5:45pm London Room This is a special full afternoon program for young people interested in working in the Music Business. Each session will feature two professionals speaking about their careers in specific areas of the music industry. Performers: Ken Whiteley and Ember Swift will come together to share their experiences as performers. A discussion about the ins and outs of a career as a musician from the perspective of fellow performers. 33

Accessing International Markets (A) Shauna de Cartier (moderator), Petra Hanisch, Mark Ringwood, Francois Louwagie, Eric Vermeulen, Sue Williams, Gordon Webber 4:30-5:45 Kingston Room Are you interested in touring and/or distributing your music outside of Canada? Join our panel of international guests to talk about how to access new markets, and secure work abroad. Learn what it really means to be “export ready” when it comes to global competitiveness. Benefit Concerts – The Organizers, The Musicians, The Cause (E) Jennifer Noxon (moderator), Chris White, Ian Tamblyn, Bob Bossin 4:30-5:45pm Windsor Room Benefit concerts are a commonly used method for non-profit and community organizations to raise awareness of their ‘cause’, bringing people together to share in music and support. What can we do to ensure a successful outcome for all those involved? What makes a benefit concert different from other benefit practices? This workshop will provide a forum for performers and benefit organizers to share their experiences, and illuminate the process of building a benefit concert, from initial planning to the performance. Building A Festival (E) Arlene Loney (moderator), Mitch Podolak, Aengus Finnan, Del Vezeau, Alfredo Caxaj, Doug Cox 4:30 – 5:45pm Ottawa Room This is a “how to” primer on developing a festival, including practical steps to start a new festival and great ideas about how to keep your event fresh, led by five people who have built theirs from the ground up. SOCAN Reception 6:00 – 7:30pm Ballroom Official Showcases 7:45 – 11:30pm Ballroom Official Showcases 8:00 – 11:30pm Ontario Room

Music and Film in Motion (MFM) Reception and Showcase 11:30pm – 2:00am Regal Room SPEAK Music Reception and Showcase 11:30pm – 2:00am Lisbon Room Folquébec Reception 11:30pm – 2:00am Ballroom Sweet Beaver Suite Reception and Showcase 11:30pm – 2:00am Ontario Room

SA TURD AY, OCT OBE R 15TH SAT RDA OCTOBE OBER Registration 8:30am 9:00pm – Hotel Atrium Panel Key: SIG = Special Interest Group, F = Festival, A = Artist, P = Presenter, E = Everyone, Y = Youth The 3rd annual PENGUIN EGGS Breakfast 8:30 – 9:30am Ballroom Penguin Eggs, Canada’s folk, roots and world music magazine plays a vital role in publicizing and strengthening the vibrant folk scene we belong to. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast in honour of this fine publication. Delegate badge required. OCFF Annual General Meeting Board of Directors, OCFF 9:30 – 10:30am Ballroom Stay informed and up to date on your organization. Drop Boxes 10:45am – 4:30pm Jungle Party Room Exhibit Hall 10:45am – 6:30pm Atrium Youth Showcase 10:30am – 3:30pm Ontario Room The Campfire Room, Day 2 (E) Hosts: Ken Brown (10:45-11:45), Brian Blain (12:30-2:00), Richard Knetchel (2:15-3:15) 10:45am – 3:15pm Lisbon Room We all know about late night jams, and the good fun to be had when we are part of one. Here’s a jam space

for the daytime. Everyone is welcome to play or listen, there is no PA, and a facilitator will help to keep the music flowing. Guest players from various genres will drop by (see schedule), so you might even learn a few new licks! Take a break, enjoy the tunes, play with friends, but don’t forget… there is a great once-a-year conference out there! Meet Your Member Festivals (E) Almaguin Music Festival, Eaglewood Folk Festival, The Mill Race Festival of Traditional Music (10:45-11:45) Festival du Loup, Ottawa Folk Festival, Home Country Folk Festival, Brampton Folk Festival (12:30-2:00) Saturday 10:45 – 3:15pm Toronto Room The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals has grown to 25 Festivals and is ever-expanding. Each festival is unique, embodying its own history, evolving profile and musical philosophy. Here are six sessions programmed to introduce the Festival Members to the conference, where they can tell their story and provide an opportunity for you to learn about each one of our incredible events. Come meet the Festivals! The Kingston Music Scene (E) Roger James (moderator), Kevin Head, Ellen Hamilton, Nancy Greig 10:45 – 11:45am Rideau Room Kingston is the home of a longstanding and vibrant music scene. Here are four working musicians (and an agent) to tell you more about what sustains Kingston’s musical energy and traditions, and how performers can integrate into this welldeveloped scene. Youth Programming Discussion (Y) Daniel Cooper (moderator), Mally McGregor, Meredith Luce 10:45 – 11:45am Regal Room A forum for everyone that focuses on, and is moderated by, a panel of young people and their experiences. What brings them to festivals? What they would like to see and hear? What are their thoughts on participation at all levels?

Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra (E) Carolyn Stewart 10:45 – 11:45am Ballroom “Kids and adults work and play together in the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra. In this workshop, you’ll hear the group play fiddle tunes and present a play, “The Grasshopper and the Ants”, written by conductor, Carolyn Stewart. There will be time for some history of the group and lots of questions.” Understanding the Government Granting Process (A/F) Dan Kershaw (moderator), Arlene Loney, Gerri Trimble, Cindy Babyn, Heidi Fleming 10:45 – 11:45pm London Room Feeling overwhelmed with the government granting process? This session will illuminate areas such as, online researching to discover specific programs that are available, the importance of contact with the agency involved to ensure that the program fits, presenting information in application documents in a cohesive manner, and understanding the assessment process. Festival Red Tape: Dealing With The System (F/P) Carolyn Bigley (moderator), Glenn McFarlane, Gene Swimmer 10:45 – 11:45am Kingston Room An essential element of festival organization is dealing with governmental and bureaucratic systems. In this forum, experienced artistic administrators explore these challenges and seek to provide solutions to the pressures and strains that one can encounter. How can you employ the system to your advantage? Special Interest Group: Holistic (F) Susan Walker (moderator), Kimberley Brawley 10:45 – 11:45am Windsor Room Many festivals have broadened the scope of their daytime programming. Health, wellness, environmental issues, alternate living choices and many other ideas are being featured in workshops. Here is an opportunity to learn from those who have been successfully doing this for a few years.

Quebec and Franco Ontarian Music Scene (E) Paul Loewenberg (moderator), Michel Dozois, Gilles Garrand, Dana Whittle, Michel Payment, Francois Louwagie 10:45 – 11:45am Ottawa Room In this discussion, panelists from the Québec and Franco Ontario music scene will join together to discuss what is happening in their region. This is a great opportunity to discover how to access these rich and bountiful musical resources, and how to incorporate them into your festival programming. Lunch On Your Own 11:45am – 12:30pm The Quiet Evolution (A/P) Joe Wood 12:30 – 2:00pm Rideau Room Things are changing very quickly in the music business. Packaging, promotional material and delivery of product is becoming much different for both the artist and the Festival. Joe Wood has seen these changes first hand and will give you his thoughts about the present and what might be in the future. Fundraising for Festivals: Other than Government Support (F/P) Ted Comiskey (moderator), Gord McDiarmid, Alfredo Caxaj, Heather Hansgen 12:30 – 2:00pm Regal Room Successful fundraising means knowing your market and community. Learn how these four people helped raise funds in their communities for their festivals. SOCAN Songs & Stories (E) Dan Kershaw (Moderator), Peter Elkas, Ridley Bent, Julie Dorion, Ndidi Onukwulu 12:30 – 2:00pm Ballroom This popular acoustic songwriters’ session is back! SOCAN, The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, is proud to work on behalf of music creators and publishers around the world. In continued support of songwriters and their craft, we are also pleased to present “SOCAN Songs & Stories”. Don’t miss this intimate and inspiring glimpse into the creative process and raw performance style of these skilled songwriters/performers.

Media: How It Works (E) Jowi Taylor (moderator), Peter North, Greg Burliuk, Larry LeBlanc, Lynn Saxberg, Roch Parisien 12:30 – 2:00pm London Room Delve into the major questions about the role of the media, including the how’s, when’s and the why’s (or why not) they will cover your Festival/CD launch. Useful strategies to gain the media’s interest in covering your event. Sonicbids (E) Jim Schultz, Suzie Vinnick 12:30 – 2:00pm Kingston Room Sonicbids is the trusted online submission platform for a quickly growing, energetic community of over 40,000 artists and some 3,600 festivals, music conferences, song contests, clubs, corporate marketers and radio stations from all over the world. Find out how Sonicbids can work for you as an artist or as a presenter. Aboriginal… A World of Music Here at Home (E) Elaine Bomberry (moderator), Shoshona Kish, Brian WrightMcLeod, ElizaBeth Hill 12:30 – 2:00pm Windsor Room A presentation with members of the newly formed Ontario Collective for Aboriginal Music. There is a growing and diverse Aboriginal music community in Ontario, and this session will help open the door for you. Cross Border Touring (A) Derek Andrews (moderator), Ken Whiteley, Corina Robidoux, Darcy Gregoire, Patrick Power 12:30 – 2:00pm Ottawa Room From border security to work permits, this panel will demystify the process and explain what is required to tour in the U.S. and abroad. Websites for Festivals (F) Trevor Mills (moderator), Chris MacLean, David Newland 2:15 – 3:15pm Rideau Room Look sharp, Feel sharp! Is your website in need of an update? Learn new and interesting ways to upgrade, and get the most out of your site.

First Time Reality Check – Part 2 (E) Jory Nash, Kirsten Jones 2:15 – 3:15pm Regal Room The second part of this special session is to continue helping new delegates get the most value from their conference experience. House/Small Concert Presentation (A/P) Robin MacIntyre (moderator), Bob Bossin, Arnie Ivsins, Lillian Wauthier, Mike Barker 2:15 – 3:15pm London Room In the winter, artists need venues, and festivals need events. In a discussion with three smaller venue experts, learn about how artists can make a living and festivals can fundraise from smaller venues. Community Roots Radio (A) Jan Vanderhorst (moderator), Chopper McKinnon, Melissa Kaestner, Steve Fruitman, Petra Hanisch 2:15 – 3:15pm Kingston Room Local Community stations are important links for artists and our festivals. Radio DJ’s discuss programming, and their thoughts on the roots music radio scene, locally, nationally and internationally. Special Interest Group: Site Coordinators (F) Grant McBride (moderator), Mark Yanchus, Grant Pilkington, Paul Loewenberg 2:15 – 3:15pm Windsor Room Each festival has its own unique setting. Here is a discussion with those who manage and plan the construction and deconstruction of the festival site. World Music (F/P) Phyllis Stenson (moderator), Sam Baijal, Rozina Kazi, Linda Tanaka, Brian Keigher 2:15 – 3:15pm Ottawa Room This is a comprehensive discussion about diverse and exciting new programming opportunities with five people who have explored music from diverse cultures around the world, and shared their discoveries at their events. Here are practical ways that other festivals can take advantage of these ideas and continue to broaden the horizons in roots music programming.

Songs From the Heart Showcase Jory Nash (moderator), Roch Parisien, Laura Bird 3:45 – 5:15pm Ontario Room Join the Galaxie Rising Star award winners: Melwood Cutlery and Jean Guy “Chuck” Labelle, as well as the winners of the secondary categories, as they share the songs that were written from the heart. Gala Dinner 5:30 – 7:30pm Ballroom Official Showcases 7:45 – 11:30pm Ballroom Official Showcases 8:00 – 11:30pm Ontario Room Manitoba Reception and Showcase 11:30pm – 2:00am Regal Room Six Shooter Records Reception and Showcase 11:30pm – 2:00am Lisbon Room SAC Reception and Showcase 11:30pm – 2:00am Ballroom Sweet Beaver Suite Reception and Showcase 11:30pm – 2:00am Ontario Room

SU NDAY, OCT OBE R 16TH SUN OCTOBE OBER The Fourth Annual Folk Feet 5km Fun Walk/Run. Julia Phillips, Jowi Taylor and friends (yes you!) 8:15 – 9:15am Ambassador Lobby Take a walk or jog with us around the beautiful City of Kingston! No experience necessary – prizes for the best bed head. Registration Opens 8:30am until 12:00pm – Hotel Atrium

Mentoring Sessions (E) 9:30am – 12:00pm Ballroom Sign up in advance for 10-minute one-on-one discussions with music industry professionals. Sign-up sheets posted outside the Ambassador Ballroom. The Future of the OCFF (E) Randy Weekes (moderator), Jory Nash, Jennifer Fornelli 9:30 – 10:45am Lisbon Room This is your opportunity to stand up and say what you like about OCFF, and what you would like to see this organization do for you. Special Interest Group: Artistic Director’s Meeting (By invitation only) Michael Martyn and Carolyn Sutherland (moderators) 11:00am – noon Lisbon Room The Artistic Director’s position with a Festival is crucial. Here is a gathering of AD’s discussing how they realize their musical visions (the Artistic part) and turn them into a complete, well scheduled, exciting show (the Director part). ESTELLE KLEIN AWARD WINNER An Interview with Ken Whiteley Sponsored by the Songwriters Association of Canada Richard Flohil (moderator), Ken Whiteley 11:00 – 12:00pm Ontario Room Ken Whitely is this year’s recipient of the Estelle Klein Award. He continues to influence our community as an outstanding performer, producer, songwriter and instrumentalist. Richard Flohil interviews Ken about his remarkable career and influences.

Exhibit Hall 9:30am – noon Atrium

Ken Whiteley Gospel Hour Noon – 1:00pm Ontario Room Come and listen to Ken Whitely in a spirited Sunday afternoon display of his passion for gospel music. Ken will be joined by Kingston’s fine community-based Open Voices Choir, under the direction of Andy Rush (our Blue Skies Choir Master). Follow an inspiring interview with an hour of uplifting gospel music!

Drop Boxes 9:00am – 12:00pm Jungle Party Room

Wrap Party! 12:00 – 2:00pm Regal Room Everyone is welcome to attend!

Panel Key: SIG = Special Interest Group, F = Festival, A = Artist, P = Presenter, E = Everyone, Y = Youth

EXHIBIT HALL Ericka Wilcox Berkshire Artists Group, Lee MA ericka@berkshireartistsgroup.com www.berkshireartistsgroup.com ArleneBishop ArleneBishop,TorontoON arlene@arlenebishop.com www.arlenebishop.com TamaraKater NorthernRoots,WakefieldQC tamara@northernroots.ca www.northernroots.com NancyNevala HinterlandDesign,OrilliaON nevala@hinterland.ca www.hinterland.ca MeghanJerome MeghanJeromeTrio, OttawaON megan@meganjerometrio.com www.meganjerometrio.com Shoshana Kish TheMonkeyBunch/The Supers, TorontoON shoshana@thesupers.com www.themoneybunch.com

LauraBird ArtsCanCircle,OrangevilleON wings1@sympatico.ca www.artscancircle.ca

SaraStasiuk MARIA,WinnipegMB sara@manitobamusic.ca www.manitobamusic.com

JonWeaver JensenMusicInternational, MontrealQC jweaver@jproductions.com www.jpproductions.com

LouisMeyers FolkAlliance, MemphisTN louis@folk.ca www.folk.org

SteveButler S.L.Feldman,TorontoON butler@slfa.co wwww.slfa.com

MaryLambert MaryLambert, KingstonON mary@marylambertmusic.com www.marylambertmusic.com

ChrisColeman LeopardFrogStudios, KingstonON lfrog@kingston.net www.leopardfrogstudio.com

DavidWeiwel WhiteTrashInk,SudburyON david@whitetrashink.com www.whitetrashink.com

JimSchultz SonicBids,BostonMASS jim@sonicbids.com www.sonicbids.com MelissaKaestner NationalCampusRadio Assoc., OttawaON office@ncra.ca www.ncra.com MoniqueLea TorontoMusicExpo,TorontoON mlea@durhamregion.com www.torontomusicexpo.com RickLazar SambaSquad,TorontoON ricklazar@sympatico.ca www.sambasquad.com

ShawnaCooper MomCan’tCook/ GregoryHoskins/SweetBeaverSuite, GuelphON schwagqueen@mac.com www.gregoryhoskins.com BillGarrett WillimacProductions,Outremont ON bill@willymacproductions www.willymacproductions.com BevMills TheMillstream,TorontoON bev@themillstream.com www.themillstream.com

DarcyGregoire LiveTourArtists,TorontoON darcy@livetourartists.com www.livetourartists.com PeterMacDonald NutshellMusic,OttawaON peter@nutshellmusic.com www.nutshellmusic.com CatherineBird SongwritersAssociation of Canada,TorontoON catherine@sogwriters.ca www.songwriters.ca SamTurton Guelph“NotThere”BenefitCD, GuelphON sam@samturton.com www.not-there.ca/cd

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The Explanation It is very important to all of us at the OCFF that YOU, as a participant of this conference get all that you need out of this weekend! To this end we have provided some of our friendly and knowledgeable board members and organizing committee members with a bold button that says “Ask Me!” They will be acting as hosts and infor people to help you seek out all that you might need. If you are a first-timer and don’t know any of the faces here, or a young person with a question, go forth and seek out a button wearer! They are ready, willing and able to introduce you to just the person you need to talk to, or to help you find the right workshop to attend. Please make use of these folks – there is nothing sillier that someone with an “Ask Me!” button standing around with no one to talk to! Have a great conference.

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