Two-time Juno Award-winning singer/songwriter, David Francey, will perform at Aeolian Hall in London on Thursday, November 15. The appearance will be Francey’s first in London since last year’s Home County Folk Festival, and his first ever at the historic Aeolian Hall. The event is being produced by CPT Entertainment Inc.
Currently supporting his seventh release, “Right of Passage,” Francey has been described as “One of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star) and “The best songwriter working in Canada today” (Victoria Times Colonist).
Known for his exceptional storytelling and warm and genuine performances, Francey burst onto the scene in 1999 with the release of his debut CD, “Torn Screen Door.” His follow up, 2001’s “Far End of Summer,” earned him a Juno Award, as did his third CD, “Skating Rink,” released in 2003.
Francey has since released the Juno-nominated “Waking Hour” in 2004 and both “Live From Folk Alley” and “Carols for a Christmas Eve” in 2006, just prior to issuing “Right of Passage” early this year.
His songs have been widely covered by artists such as the Rankin Family, the Del McCoury Band, James Keelaghan and the Barra McNeils, among many others.
His prolific work ethic has been coupled with a relentless touring schedule, which in 2007 has seen him criss-cross the continent several times to appear at numerous festivals, events and as a headliner at stand-alone venues. The result has been the development of a loyal and enthusiastic following as well as a vast collection of people, places and things that inevitably end up serving as the backdrop of many of Francey’s finely crafted songs.
Francey will be accompanied at the show by guitarist Craig Werth.
Kevin Bulmer of London will open the show, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Bulmer, who will play in support of his debut CD “I Remember,” will be accompanied by guitarist Dave Cook of Sarnia.
Tickets to the event are $22 in advance, $25 at the door, and are available now at the Aeolian Hall (519-672-7950) at 795 Dundas Street East in London or online at www.cptentertainment.com. |