Theres a reason Natalie Maines, Loudon Wainwright III and Kathleen Edwards are called headliners: because its their names dominating the headlines for the 36th Vancouver Folk Music Festival. But the beauty of the festival is that, among the 66 artists from around the world, there are countless opportunities to discover the next big thing from around these parts. Canadian highlights include Vancouvers Juno-nominated Hannah Georgas; Manitobas alt-country artist Del Barber; and Ontarios Polaris Music Prize-nominated goth-gospel sensation Cold Specks, Elvis Costello-esque Danny Michel or acclaimed roots rock duo and real-life couple Whitehorse, to name a few. July 19-21 at Jericho Beach Park. For ticket and schedule information, visit TheFestival.bc.ca.
