Sunday Night Folk

Event Description

Victoria Folk Music Society(VFMS) weekly gathering -- Everyone-welcome jam 6:45pm, Open Stage 7:30pm, Feature Performer Benj Rowland at 9pm; Friendship Hall, 1110 Hillside Avenue, $8 cash at the door
A self- described “community-trained” musician, Benj Rowland approaches Folk music with a deep-rooted reverence for tradition, having honed his instrumental- and performance- skills within the vibrant tapestry of his culturally rich upbringing. Hailing from this musical heritage, Benj’s compositions reflect an amalgamation of various influences such as Celtic, Cajun, Old-Time, and BalFolk.

Surrounded by a captivating ensemble of musical instruments including the bouzouki, tenor-guitar, hurdy-gurdy, accordions, and a foot-keyboard-synthesizer, Benj Rowland creates a mesmerizing sonic experience that beckons audiences to immerse themselves in his unique world of music.

Throughout his career, Benj has shared the stage with a plethora of renowned artists and contributed his musical talents to numerous albums by fellow musicians. After an extensive journey spanning over fifteen years, Benj embarked on a solo career with the release of his 2022 album, “Community Garden”, and has recently ventured into the realms of scoring and live performance for theatre and dance.

https://www.benjrowland.com


www.victoriafolkmusic.ca
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