Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy is pictured in the band's Toronto studio on October 13, 2016. The musician is one of the headliners of this year's Stan Rogers Folk Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young CANADAHALIFAX news Stanfest to showcase big names and hidden gems in Canso this weekend by admin 26 يوليو، 2024 written by admin 26 يوليو، 2024 56 CITYnews halifax / By Steve Gow Many Nova Scotians will be heading to Canso this weekend for the latest edition of the Stan Rogers Folk Fest. The big draw at what’s nicknamed Stanfest this year is Jim Cuddy with the Blue Rodeo frontman taking the stage in Canso Friday night. However, artistic director Steve MacIntyre said its the lesser known acts that draws thousands of Nova Scotians to the event every year. He told CityNews Halifax that one of those is British Columbia’s Luke Wallace, what MacIntyre described as an “environmental activist” with a positive view. “The way he presents his message is second to none,” he said. “I think he’s got this real charisma and I think people are going to be drawn to him — I know I was.” MacIntyre said there are several other impactful artists on this year’s bill as well, adding that is the role of a folk fest like Stanfest. “It’s always been about having that voice, whether it be in that political direction or environmental direction or singing for social change,” he said.”(And) we’re happy to just give (musicians) that space.” Established in 1997 in honour of the late folk singer and songwriter Stan Rogers, the festival kicks off tonight with a tribute to the late Bruce Guthro, the iconic Nova Scotia singer-songwriter who died in September. For further details and other information, visit: www.stanfest.com. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post Jasper’s critical infrastructure safe despite damage to up to half of townsite next post New Brunswick man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant in Nova Scotia You may also like Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights... 16 سبتمبر، 2024 New MRI machine up and running at QEII 16 سبتمبر، 2024 Halifax library workers accept deal to end strike;... 16 سبتمبر، 2024 ‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ win top series Emmy Awards... 16 سبتمبر، 2024 Penguins’ Sidney Crosby signs two-year extension with $8.7M... 16 سبتمبر، 2024 مارك خوري مرشّح حزب المستقبل الكندي في الانتخابات... 16 سبتمبر، 2024 كوميديا كيبيكية حول منافسات الطبخ 16 سبتمبر، 2024 Halifax libraries, union announce tentative deal to end... 15 سبتمبر، 2024 Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to... 15 سبتمبر، 2024 As plant-based milk becomes more popular, brands look... 15 سبتمبر، 2024