Vancouver Folk Music Festival




























Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Genre
folk, world, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, hip hop
Dates third weekend of July
Location(s)
Jericho Beach, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Years active 1978–present
Website www.thefestival.bc.ca

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival (VFMF), founded in 1978, is an outdoor multistage music festival, located at Jericho Beach Park on the west side of Vancouver, British Columbia. It takes place annually, on the third weekend of July.




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 2016 Lineup


  • 3 2015 Lineup


  • 4 2014 Lineup


  • 5 2013 Lineup


  • 6 2012 Lineup


  • 7 2011 Lineup


  • 8 2010 Lineup


  • 9 2009 Lineup


  • 10 2008 Lineup


  • 11 2007 Lineup


  • 12 2006 Lineup


  • 13 References


  • 14 External links





History


It has attracted artists from all over the world and from all walks of life, including Adam Cohen, Ani Difranco, Utah Phillips, Ricky Pinball, Tuvan Throat singers, Sarah Harmer, Veda Hille, Feist, K'naan, and Ferron, among many others. In addition to folk music, the festival features bluegrass, world, blues, Celtic, Americana, soul, rock and pop music.


The VFMF is produced with the help of over 1,500 volunteers each year, and attracts an audience of over 38,000 over three days.



2016 Lineup


The 39th annual festival was held July 15–17, 2016.












2015 Lineup


The 38th annual festival was held July 17–19, 2015.












2014 Lineup


The 37th annual festival was held July 18–20, 2014.












2013 Lineup


The 36th annual festival was held July 19–21, 2013.












2012 Lineup


The 35th annual festival was held July 13–15, 2012.












2011 Lineup


The 34th annual festival was held July 15–17, 2011.



  • Freshlyground

  • Justin Townes Earle

  • Gillian Welch

  • James Cotton Superharp

  • Tim Robbins and the Rouges Gallery Band

  • Ti-Coca and Wanga Neges

  • Rosanne Cash

  • The Jayhawks

  • La-33

  • Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band

  • Tinariwen

  • Emmanuel Jal

  • Beats Antique

  • The Duhks

  • Buck 65


  • Jim Bryson and The Weakerthans

  • C.R. Avery

  • Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three

  • Elliott BROOD

  • Kathryn Calder

  • The Burning Hell

  • David Wax Museum



2010 Lineup


The 33rd annual festival was held July 16–18, 2010. Artists included:



  • Gadelle


  • Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long

  • The Avett Brothers

  • Calexico

  • Sarah Harmer

  • Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens

  • Brett Dennen

  • Natacha Atlas


  • Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder



2009 Lineup


The 32nd annual festival was held on July 17–19, 2009.












2008 Lineup


The 31st annual festival was held from July 18–20, 2008. Artists included:




  • Michael Franti & Spearhead

  • Master Musicians of Jajouka

  • Ozomatli

  • Aimee Mann

  • Kiran Ahluwalia

  • Etran Finatawa

  • Markus James and the Wassonrai and Eneida Marta.[1]





2007 Lineup


The 30th annual festival was held from July 13–15, 2007.












2006 Lineup


The 29th annual VFMF was held from July 14–16, 2006.












References





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External links




  • Vancouver Folk Music Festival Official site

  • Vancouver Folk Music Festival Scrapbook

  • VFMF Flickr Group

  • VFMF MySpace Community


Coordinates: 49°16′19″N 123°11′31″W / 49.272°N 123.192°W / 49.272; -123.192









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