By Ryan Pike
Steven Page has been through some big changes over the last couple years. He separated from his wife of 13 years in 2007, dealt with drug charges throughout 2008 and parted ways with the Barenaked Ladies in early 2009. The Gauntlet’s Ryan Pike sat down with Page in-between performances at the Calgary Folk Music Festival… Continue reading After legal woes, Steven Page goes solo
By Ryan Pike
The Calgary Folk Music Festival annually features artists from many countries, many languages and many walks of life. While many of the 64 artists fly into Calgary as part of continuing multi-province or multi-country tours, the Ramblin’ Ambassadors arrive in a different manner. Like most audience members, they take time off work and head down… Continue reading Ambassadors keep ramblin’ on and on
By Kate Marlow
G: You had your daughter on stage playing piano for you. What is being part of a mother-daughter team like? NW: My daughter’s name is Suzy Wilde. She’s been singing backup for me for quite awhile; both of my daughters did when they were younger, but she hasn’t been my piano player before. We did… Continue reading A lil’ bit of Nancy White
By Kate Marlow
The Canadian music circuit can, on occasion, be a small world after all. For Justin Rutledge, attending this year’s Folk Fest was a weird full-circle for him. Rutledge sat down with Gauntlet writer Kate Marlow and explained his past with singer-songwriter-activist Sarah Harmer, his experience at the festival and the new record he has on… Continue reading Serendipity greets Justin Rutledge
By Ken Clarke
The 2009 Calgary Folk Music Festival kicked off at the Ship & Anchor pub Wednesday, May 13 with mini-sets by recently announced festival performers Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Dragon Fli Empire and Jay Crocker. In its 30th year, the festival boasts both familiar and fresh faces, including headliners Michael Franti and Spearhead, playing Thursday night. The… Continue reading Folk Fest announces 2009 lineup with Iron and Wine and the Decemberists playing