The best in Canadian folk music will be will be honoured in Saint John next month from November 15th to the 18th with performances to be staged around town.
The climax being the awards gala at the Imperial Theatre on the 17th. There are 86 nominees in 17 different categories. Folk musician Dave Gunning tells CHSJ News Saint John is a great place to host this event and the Imperial is one of the best sounding theatres you will find anywhere.
Blues singer, guitarist and composer Matt Andersen will be among the performers on stage for the gala.
He’s also nominated as solo artist of the year and will be joining forces again with renowned harmonica player Mike Stevens. Cindy Church and Susan Crowe will also be performing despite the death last weekend from cancer of Raylene Rankin at the age of 52.
