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31st FILBERG 32nd FILBERG FESTIVAL FESTIVAL 2013 2014
SUE MEDLEY as one of the most critically
acclaimed Canadian female singer/ songwriters, Sue Medley needs little introduction. With radio successes in the early ‘90s and numerous subsequent touring and performance awards and accolades, Sue Medley has proven her worth as a singer, a songwriter, a teacher and a hard working performing musician. After many years of living in the US, Sue recently returned to her roots in the Comox Valley. Sue released a new EP last summer, Sue Medley & The Back Road Band.
WILSON/SCHACHTE DUO from tangos to reels,
classical airs, upbeat country/bluegrass and of course swinging gypsy jazz, the Wilson/ Schachte Duo masterfully interprets a variety of musical genres with consummate musicianship and virtuosity. Cameron Wilson is a violinist/ composer currently residing in Vancouver. Budge Schachte has worked with a stellar ocast of diverse artists including: playwright Thompson Highway, Tango Paradiso, Victoria Symphony, Windsor Symphony and many more.
the lion, the bear and the fox bring over
three decades combined experiences in song writing, touring and recording. They recently opened for Tom Wilson’s project Lee Harvey Osmond and Kim Mitchell at two of Vancouver’s notable venues and are solidly touring Western Canada in support of their self-titled EP with venues ranging from house concerts to festivals.
THE O’BRIEN FAMILY hail originally from the UK and moved to Victoria over 10 years ago. The family blend voices and instruments, that is reminiscent of folk and bluegrass. The family has served it’s musical time on the streets of Victoria, busking throughout the summer, and also playing at festivals and markets. They recorded their first album, a live recording in 2012, and this was followed by their first studio album recorded in August 2013, produced by Joby Baker.
TILLER’S FOLLY are modern day storytellers of lore, uniting past with the present. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Tiller’s Folly are a critically acclaimed, internationally traveled power trio at the forefront of a bold new movement in acoustic roots music. For the past sixteen years, through thousands of performances stretching from the Pacific Northwest to the British Isles, they have spread their memorable blend of energy, history, musicality, romance and just plain fun from small and large halls to theatres and festivals.
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THE KERPLUNKS are multi-award winning children’s entertainers bringing high-energy, colourful performances to the stage- with outfits that match! The Kerplunks play catchy tunes guaranteed to get kids engaged, singing along and joining in on the actions.
DAVE GRAHAM born in Victoria, Dave
Graham’s life and career have taken him across Canada, to the UK, and back to the west coast where he now resides in the Oceanside area. Currently host of the morning show on 88.5 The Beach and with radio as a constant for the last 35+ years, Dave’s other interests have involved photography and theatre at both the amateur and professional levels. As a former resident of Comox, Dave is delighted to be involved in this festival, one of the artistic and cultural highlights of the year.
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HEATHER YONER can be heard weekdays On-Air, as the mid-day host on 102-3 The Wave in Nanaimo, and the afternoon host on 88-5 The Beach in Parksville. As well as handling Music Director duties for 102-3 The Wave, and attending numerous “OnLocation” broadcasts for local on-air clients at every opportunity, Heather is also a freelance voice-over artist. Her affinity for nature and animals has kept her centered on beautiful Vancouver Island for 30 years now.