"Just Us Folk" is an one-hour show devoted to acoustic roots music. You'll hear contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters, acoustic blues and bluegrass music. Since 1981, Jan Vanderhorst has showcased new and established performers in the world of folk music. Throughout the year Jan travels to folk festivals near and far to interview performers and discuss their craft. Tune in each week to listen to these artists, their reflections and their music.
An area concert listing of touring performers is also profiled each week. Join "Just Us Folk" with Jan Vanderhorst, Sunday night at 8 on AM1380.
This past year Jan was a judge for both the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the Junos Awards. Currently, Jan is serving a 3-year term on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals.
To request a song or artist, e-mail Jan at jan@ckpcradio.com, or justusfolk@rogers.com.
On Sunday August 1st, Jan talks with Warren Robinson of the Celtic Roots Festival and with fiddler Samantha Robichaud. We'll also feature new music from Ruth Moody, Pete Seeger and Fil Campbell. As always, we'll highlight upcoming concerts in the area.
On Sunday August 8th, Jan talks with James Gordon about his new cd "This Canoe Runs On Water". We'll also feature new music from Les Copeland, Tom Granata and The Withering Pines. As always, we'll highlight upcoming concerts in the area.
On Sunday August 15th, Jan talks with Richard Knechtel of the Summerfolk Festival in Owen Sound and with singer-songwriter Mike Ford. We'll also feature new music from Angel Band. As always, we'll highlight upcoming concerts in the area.
Here are the songs played on last week's show:
Stephanie Bettman & Luke Halpin - self release
The Laws - Ride It Out - JML Music
Ross Neilsen - Mailman - self release
Matt Turk - Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes - Turktunes
Malinky - Edom O' Gordon - Greentrax Recordings
Ian Bell - Save Your Money When You're Young - self release
Finest Kind - Give Me Just A Little More Time - Fallen Angle Music
Dave Gunning - Broom O' The Cowdenknowes - self release
Stacy Burke - Keep Your Mind Still - self release
Tucker Finn - Great Work Of Fiction - Jane Wayne Records
The Stanfields - Dagger Woods - Ground Swell Music
James Keelaghan - House Of Cards - Sing Out! compilation
Richard Shindell - Waiting For The Storm - Signature Sounds
Tony McManus - The Laird Of Drumblair/The Margaree Reel - Compass Records
Upcoming concerts
Jul. 30-Aug.1 - Mill Race Festival – Cambridge
Jul. 30-Aug. 2 - Canadian Guitar Festival, Kingston
Aug. 4 - The Holmes Brothers/The Undesirables - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Aug. 5 - Michael Pickett - The Groove Kitchen, Cambridge (519) 650-4452
Aug. 6 - J.D. Souther - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Aug. 6-8 - Celtic Roots Festival, Goderich
Aug. 6-8 - Festival of Friends, Hamilton
Aug. 7 - Don Ross/Jimmy Wahlsteen - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Aug. 8 - The Arrogant Worms - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Aug. 9 - Honeyboy Edwards/Les Copeland - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Aug. 9 - Brian Blain - Moonshine Café, Oakville (905) 844-2655
Aug. 11/12 - Ramblin’ Jack Elliott - Hugh's Room, Toronto (416) 531-6604
Aug. 12-14 - Swamperella - Stratford Summer Music (519) 271-2101
Aug. 13-15 - Fergus Scottish Festival, Fergus
Aug. 13-15 - Ottawa Folk Festival, Ottawa
Aug. 14 - Artisan/Stevie Ritchie/Al Parrish - Aeolian Hall, London (519) 672-7950
Aug. 14 - Michael Pickett - Moonshine Café, Oakville (905) 844-2655
Aug. 17 - Kim Beggs - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Aug. 18 - Colin Linden - London Music Club, London
Aug. 19 - Gordie Tentrees - London Music Club, London (519) 640-6996
Aug. 20 - Great Big Sea - Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto
Aug. 20-22 - Summerfolk Festival, Owen Sound
Aug. 21 - Manitoba Hal (10:30 a.m.) - Folkway Music, Guelph
Aug. 23 - Gordie Tentrees - Moonshine Café, Oakville
Aug. 26 - Shari Ulrich - Moonshine Café, Oakville
Aug. 27 - Jay Aymar - Moonshine Café, Oakville (905) 844-2655
Aug. 27 - Shari Ulrich - Rose Theatre, Brampton (905) 874-2800
Aug. 27-29 - Eaglewood Folk Festival, Pefferlaw
Aug. 27-29 - Peterborough Folk Festival, Peterborough
Sept. 1 - The Sojourners - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Sept. 2 - Joy Kills Sorrow - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Sept. 3-5 - Shelter Valley Folk Festival, Grafton
Sept. 9/10 - Greg Brown - Hugh's Room, Toronto (416) 531-6604
Sept. 11 - Greg Brown - Folkway Music, Guelph (877) 763-5524
Sept. 11 - Friends of Fiddler’s Green - Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club, London
Sept. 11 - Ron Nigrini - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Sept. 12 - Friends of Fiddler’s Green - Flying Cloud Folk Club, Toronto (416) 410-FOLK (3655)
Sept. 13 - Charlie A’Court/Treasa Levasseur - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Sept. 15 - Lynne Hanson - Hugh's Room, Toronto
Sept. 18 - Kieran Goss - Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club, London (519) 473-2099
Sept. 18 - My Sweet Patootie - Acoustic Harvest Folk Club, Toronto (416) 264-2235
Sept. 18 - Kate Reid - London Music Club, London (519) 640-6996
Sept. 19 - Enoch Kent - Flying Cloud Folk Club, Toronto
Sept. 24 - Scott Cook/Allison Brown - London Music Club, London (519) 640-6996
Sept. 24 - John Wort Hannam/Danny Schmidt - Moonshine Café, Oakville (905) 844-2655
Sept. 24 - James Gordon - St. Paul’s United Church, Brampton
Sept. 25 - Little Miss Higgins - The Dakota, Toronto
Sept. 25 - The Marigolds - Stonecroft Folk, Ingersoll (519) 423-6797
Sept. 25 - Haines & Leighton - Registry Theatre, Kitchener (800) 265-8977
Sept. 26 - J.P. Cormier/Katherine Wheatley/The Laws/Cindy Thompson Butineau Trio (4 p.m.) - Maureen Forester Hall, Waterloo
Sept. 26 - John Wort Hannam/Danny Schmidt - Flying Cloud Folk Club, Toronto
