THIS IS A FRIDAY SHOW. Doors 7:30, show 8 pm. Open seating, beer and wine available. $20 Advance / $23 Day of show.
David Francey has won 3 Juno Awards (Canadian Grammys) and 3 Canadian
Folk Music Awards, and his latest album is nominated for another Juno
Award!
David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian
carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s
most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire,
Scotland to parents who were factory workers, he moved to Canada when he
was twelve. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards,
construction sites, and in the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry,
setting it to melodies in his head and singing it to himself as he
worked.
A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the
working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. But
when he was in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, encouraged him to
share his songs and sing in public. The reaction was instant. His first
album Torn Screen Door came out in 1999 and was a hit in Canada. Since
then, he has released eleven albums, won three Juno Awards and has had
his songs covered by such artists as The Del McCoury Band, The Rankin
Family, James Keelaghan and Tracy Grammer.
Francey also had the honour of receiving the prestigious SOCAN Folk
Music Award as well as taking home the Grand Prize in both the
International Acoustic Music Award and in the Folk category for the John
Lennon Songwriting Award.
“David’s straightforward songs tell honest stories of real people and
real places. Poetic perception and a keen eye for the heart of the
matter are trademarks of the man and his music. His songs and stories
are a direct connection for audiences seeking depth and meaning in the
day-to-day.” Shelter Valley Folk Festival
David Francey was born in Ayrshire, Scotland where he got his first
taste of the working life as a paperboy. At age 10 he was devouring the
newspapers he delivered, establishing a life-long interest in politics
and world events while developing the social conscience that forms the
backdrop of his songs.
The award winning historic Sutter Creek Theatre is an intimate 215
seat former silent film theatre with superb sound. Voted Best Indie
Theatre multiple times (KCRA A-List).