Set in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, the Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival is an annual September event enjoyed by music lovers of all ages. With this picturesque university town and its beautiful natural surroundings as the backdrop, the Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival brings together some of the finest folk and roots singers, songwriters and musicians in the world for a weekend of concerts, workshops and celebration. On September 24, 25 and 26, the 2010 Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival will bring to Wolfville, Nova Scotia, world-class musicians who are happy to interact with music lovers in workshops, concerts and sing-alongs.
The Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia is in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. With its rich and vibrant history, stunning landscapes and architecture, an abundance of excellent restaurants and shops, and a flourishing arts community, it is an ideal location for an annual music festival. Festival volunteers plan and create an event to be enjoyed by music lovers of all ages.
The Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival celebrates Nova Scotia's diverse musical traditions - blending the music of founding cultures with modern roots music from across North America and around the world.
The Festival features the music of the cultures that settled the region - Mi'kmaq, Acadian, African-Nova Scotian, and British Isles. Our own musicians and singer/songwriters are highlighted, as well as Canadian and international performers.
Most Festival activities take place indoors. Evening main-stage concerts are held in the warm and welcoming ambience of University Hall. Daytime venues, including the Festival Theatre, Denton Hall and Al Whittle Theatre, hold folk dancing, drumming and singing workshops, performances and concerts for all ages.
We hope to have a sparkling September Saturday to enjoy the "Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade" followed by a free family-oriented concert in our Festival Tent. (If it is pouring rain, the parade will be cancelled. If it is a light drizzle, we'll go ahead with rain coats and gum boots. The concert in the tent will go ahead rain or shine!) On Sunday everyone loves to take part in the Sing-along Concert and the Festival Finale.
We invite one and all to come at harvest time to experience the bounties of the Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival. For a musical and cultural experience you will never forget, make your plans now to be at Deep Roots in September.
Here are the amazing artists and groups who will be with us at Deep Roots Music Festival on the weekend of September 24, 25, and 26.
Read over the list below (you'll see both familiar and intriguing new names) then click on Artist Profiles to learn more about them on our Blog.
It's a stunning roster of great talent and variety.
Please note: Festival tickets will only be on sale on-line or at a Ticket Pro outlet. In Wolfville before the shows you can get your tickets at The Box of Delights (a Ticket Pro outlet) on Main Street. (The Deep Roots office is downstairs!) 10:00am
Rise Up Singing! - Denton Hall
Erin Costelo
Ashley Condon
Carmel Mikol 1:00-5:00
Closing Concert - Festival Theatre
Emerging Artist – Liz Furniss
Madison Violet
Ian Janes
Daniel Heikalo
Pacific Curls
Jayme Stone
Tickets for All Day Sunday, Sunday Morning or Afternoon Performances are available.
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