10 May 2004

While a Folk Festival might not sound like the type of place that would attract indie hipsters and rockers alike, for the four days of Calgary's version of the festival, the beer gardens become a mixer for members of the local music scene, both young and old.

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10 May 2004

Most kids under the age of 15 relish the thought of a summer spent, lazing around the neighbourhood sucking back Slurpees.

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10 May 2004

Music may be the main reason people come to the Calgary Folk Music Festival year after year, but it wouldn’t be the same without the extras.

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10 May 2004

It’s always tough to perform an autopsy when the body isn’t even cold, let alone when it won’t stop moving. Such is the case trying to assess this year’s Calgary Folk Music Festival early Sunday afternoon when there are still so many potential highlights left.

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10 May 2004

Gone are the days when summer folk festivals were filled only with flower-power songwriters strumming a guitar and crooning a ballad.

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10 May 2004

People are drawn to the Calgary Folk Music Festival by the big names who perform on the mainstage: Elvis Costello and Ani DiFranco, who are among the most respected singer-songwriters of their time; or superstar producer Daniel Lanois; or Ricky Skaggs, Ian Tyson or Blue Rodeo.

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10 May 2004

Friday evening seemed destined to be the quiet night at this year's Calgary Folk Music Festival. The mellow night. The night for kicking back on a blanket in front of the stage and drinking in the rich sounds. How could it be anything else?

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10 May 2004

And how will the people of Calgary remember the 24th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival, which wrapped up Sunday evening?

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10 May 2004

Elvis Costello sings himself into frenzy

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10 May 2004

The Waifs live their dreams on the road and at home - wherever that may be

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