Tradition Bearers Spring 2018 Valley Folk Music

Matthew Byrne Sunday April 22, at 2 PM Matthew Byrne’s music has traveled well beyond the rugged shores of this Newfoundland home since his 2010 debut CD, Ballads. His second, Hearts & Heroes (2015) won Traditional Recording of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, establishing him as one of Canada’s most authentic and vital traditional voices. His third CD, Horizon Lines (2017) is a collection of unique traditional songs from both sides of the Atlantic, exploring his musical lineage. Born into a family of Newfoundland music makers, he knows how to weave a great story with a beautiful melody – and he supports this tradition with powerful vocals, polished guitar work, and a presence that fills the room. His repertoire transcends time and place and his live performance reminds us how satisfying traditional songs can be when stripped down to their basic elements. www.matthewbyrne.net

Brian Peters Saturday May 5

at 7:30 PM Brian Peters is a compelling singer, a first-rate squeeze- box player and skilled guitarist. He is one of England’s

best Anglo-concertina players and is just as good on melodeon, while he’s also internationally known as a leading performer of the great ‘Child’ ballads. Although best known for traditional folk songs and lively English dance music, Brian’s act is full of variety, delivered with energy and dry humour. “A singer, guitarist and melodeon player of rare ability…. one of the very best performers in the field of English traditional song and music.” --Dirty Linen (USA)

Concerts are held at 144 Cedar St. Corning, NY (corner First St.) in the red brick Methodist Church.

info@valleyfolk.org www.valleyfolk.org (607) 962-4461 Admission cash or checks on the door only:

$20, $15 for “supporters” $5 students and *disabled, under 14 free w/adult

*There is a chair lift for stairs if you can sit in it. Call ahead and bring helper.

Save the date: Sept 29, 2018 for Roy Zimmerman