Valdy with special guest Sunsdrum

Valdy is a true icon of the Canadian folk scene who brings a rich catalogue of well-known original compositions such as “Rock & Roll Song”, “A Good Song” and “Simple Life” together with covers of other classics that he has made his own, including “Renaissance” by David Bradstreet, “Yes I Can” by Bob Ruzicka and “Sonny’s Dream” by Ron Hynes.

Valdy has sold more than half a million copies of his eighteen albums, received two Juno Awards (Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year) and seven Juno nominations, and has four Gold albums to his credit. In 2011, Valdy was appointed to the Order of Canada.

A keen, empathetic observer with a gentle sense of humour, Valdy remains unaffected by all the acclaim. After over five decades on the road, he continues to play large and small venues with the genuine energy and passion of a man still in love with people, music and life.

Special Guest: Sunsdrum

Lynda Brown and Keely (Papatsie) Nicholson comprise the accomplished throat singing mother–daughter duo known as Sunsdrum (Siqiniup Qilauta). Prepare to be charmed by Lynda and Keely’s joyful enthusiasm for preserving this Inuit cultural tradition while bringing it to a wider audience.

Please note: this concert is not at the MERA Schoolhouse. It will be held at the Watson’s Corners Community Hall, 1132 Dalhousie 3rd Concession, Lanark.

Tickets

Thanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under, and if they wish, an additional $20 discount for their guest of any age.

• Regular — 31 years & older: $35
• Discount Single — 30 years & under: $15
• Discount Pair — a patron 30 years & under plus a guest of any age (2 tickets): $30

Funding assistance provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario.