Stan Rogers Folk Festival announces line up for Stanfest Roadshow throughout Guysborough Country and main festival in Canso, Nova Scotia, July 21-27
Paying tribute to Stan Rogers’ legacy, Canada’s Songwriter Festival, the Stan Rogers Folk Festival (Stanfest) is pleased to announce its full line up for the second annual Stanfest Roadshow throughout Guysborough Country and the 28th edition of the main festival in Canso, Nova Scotia, July 21-27.
“The Stan Rogers Folk Festival has grown from the much-loved, weekend camping event, to a seven-day, folk music extravaganza!” says Steve MacIntyre, Artistic Director. “Starting on July 21, the Stanfest Roadshow touches down in seven communities across Guysborough County, giving fans the perfect reason to come earlier and stay longer. Running for three days ahead of the festival, this series celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the region and culminates with a artist packed kick-off concert on our festival main stage on Thursday evening. This is just the start! There is a full weekend of music ahead in Canso on the festival grounds and in nearby community venues. With over 50 artists and a rich diversity of genres and styles of music, there is something for everyone.”
The Stanfest Roadshow will present nine concerts, over three days in seven communities leading up to the main festival in Canso. Performers include:
Allie Bennett, Ariel Rogers, Beth Rogers-Cassey, Buddy MacDonald, Carl Bond, Catherine MacLellan, Dane Pedersen, Dave Gunning, Derek Richard, Jaimee Harris, Jolene Harnish, JP Cormier, Jud Gunning, Mary Gauthier, O’Sound Lee, Paul Mills, Pete Lumsden (Traveling Nobodies), Ray Legere, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster, St Thomas Gospel Choir, Sunnyville Choir, Terry Kelly, Valdy, and Vishten.
Tickets and schedule for the Stanfest Roadshow available now at: stanfest.com. The presenting partner for the Stanfest Roadshow is the Municipality of the District of Guysborough.
Stanfest main festival performers include:
Abigail Lapell, Adam Baldwin, Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning David Francey, Derek Richard, Isabella Samson, Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines, JP Cormier, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats, Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney, Mr. J Magic, Okavango African Orchestra Ordinary Elephant, O’Sound Lee, Peter Lumsden,QuiQue Escamilla, Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Sloan, Slowcoaster, Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The North Sound, The Pairs, The Stanfields, Tulua, Valdy, and more.
For information on performing artists, visit: stanfest.com/artists
BUY TICKETS: Tickets and weekend passes for Stanfest are available now at: stanfest.com. Special pricing is available for volunteers, and children 12 and under are FREE.