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This Wednesday, June 12, 9--11:30 p.m., at Folk Night at The Ship Pub in
St. John’s, Newfoundland, the headliners are Colleen Power and
Greg Smith.
There is an open mic set between the two headline sets and open mic
performers get a free Quidi Vidi beer. Also there are door prizes, which are usually $10 gift certificates donated by sponsors. Also the kitchen is open until 8 p.m. (but may take the last order at 7:45 p.m.). Cover is only $5.
Here is the blurb from the Facebook event page, which is
https://www.facebook.com/events/2338674252845008/ :
“Colleen Power is a creative force in both the Newfoundland rock and folk music scenes. Her debut album ‘Lucky You Are’, released in 2000
introduced her powerful voice and witty song writing. She comfortably
embraces multiple styles in both French and English with lyrics ranging from heartfelt to comedic, political to personal. Always engaging, Colleen
embraces country, folk, rock, punk, reggae and more. She has been a Newfoundland Francophone ambassador at festivals and events around Canada
since the release of her debut French recording ‘Terre-Neuvienne’ in
2006. A regular on CBC Radio One, she is often commissioned to write
satirical songs about current events. With multiple awards and a breadth of experience, Colleen Power is going strong as she has just released her 10th studio album, and album of Newfoundland, Irish and Celtic songs called “Raised on This.”
Greg Smith is a Roots-Americana songwriter from Walters Falls, Ontario,
Canada. Greg writes character driven story based songs matched with dynamic vocals and inventive guitar parts.
Growing up farming in rural Ontario Greg spent most of his time alone, but
with a guitar he found a friend that could fill long hours. Greg found his
true start in music when he moved to Budapest, Hungary in 2015. There he
began playing and recording with Lone Waltz Records and found the audiences
and opportunities that he had been searching for at home. Now again living
near Walters Falls, Ontario Greg continues performing while reconnecting with his roots through organic farming. Greg has toured in both Canada and the EU and was selected in 2017’s Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program.
Greg is currently recording two new projects including his new EP Michael due out July 2019."
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