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FOLK MUSIC ONTARIO

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Folk Music Ontario, London, ON

Once again, I am looking forward to this incredible gathering of our folk music community. Established in 1987, The Folk Music Ontario Conference has been the largest gathering of the professional Folk Music community in Canada. Since the inaugural gathering as the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals, FMO has connected artists and presenters through showcasing, one-on-one meetings, networking, peer sessions, panels, mentorship, and other career development opportunities.

Ontario Singer-songwriter Ken Dunn will perform in concert at CBWI ! Ken writes, performs, and records with the intention of promoting peace, social, and environmental justice. Alternatively light-hearted and pensive, contemporary, yet infused with tradition, this is music focused on positive human values, with diversity and inclusivity at its core. Details TBA !

TUNES IN THE PARK

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Victoria Park, Brantford, Ontario

I am looking forward to performing at this free outdoor concert series in Brantford, Ontario’s historic Victoria Park. Sponsored by the Brantford, downtown BIA and the music performance trust fund, this concert series is organized by Brantford musicians Association. Bring your lunch, lawn chair, and a friend and enjoy.

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS

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Earthbound Gardens, 14 Hea Road, South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario N0H 2T0

Earthbound Gardens is committed to conservation, preservation, and living an integrated lifestyle. We support organic practices, use xeriscaping, permaculture techniques and recycle diligently. One of the highlights of our summer is our Music in the Garden concert series. We're lining up a great roster of entertainment for you. With music that "sneaks into your feet, heart, and soul" singer/songwriter Ken Dunn will perform for us on August 20!

BARN WAGENS

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Red Barn Brewing Company, 20466 Lagoon Road, Blenheim, ON

Come join me for some folk-inspired musical fun on the outdoor patio as part of Barn Wagens at the fabulous Red Barn Brewing Company in beautiful Blenheim, Ontario. $20 admission with proceeds to the Windsor Cancer Center Foundation.

"Highly evocative and intriguing" (fRoots, UK), the music of KEN DUNN "sneaks into your feet, heart, and soul" (No Depression, USA), offering "refreshing insight into human complexities" (Festival of Friends, Hamilton) with a style characterized as "the folk tradition, with integrity and sincerity" (Chart, Toronto). Whether mining the depths of human emotion, or pleading the case for social and environmental justice, Ken's songs are "filled with the human spirit" (CFMU Radio, Hamilton).

Combining an adept finger style acoustic guitar technique with "strong, distinctive vocals" (R2, Dublin), and "brilliant songwriting" (Hemifran, Sweden), Ken delivers his positive message directly to the soul of the listener with a style compared to that of Neil Young (Roots Time, Germany). Known for his engaging stage presence, sense of humour, and delightful story telling.

NOON HOUR CONCERTS

Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton Public Library presents great live music by local performers each Friday at Noon. This week features singer-songwriter KEN DUNN. Ken writes, performs, and records with the intention of promoting peace, social, and environmental justice. Alternatively light-hearted and pensive, contemporary, yet infused with tradition, this is music focused on positive human values, with diversity and inclusivity at its core. Come join us for this free 1-hour concert in the Hamilton Room at the Central Library.

FREEWHEELIN' FOLK SHOW

CFMU Radio Hamilton, Hamilton, ON

I will be joining host Jim Marino for a live on air interview and performance on The Freewheelin' Folk Show. Jim presents the best in Folk and Celtic music from North America, the British Isles and beyond! Plenty of guests, an emphasis on local talent and the Mind Massage. It's the show that dares you to think while you are listening!

THE LISTENING ROOM

Bruce WIne Bar, 8 Bruce Street, Thornbury, Ontario

Singer-songwriter Ken Dunn will be the feature performer as The Listening Room Series returns to The Bruce Wine Bar.Ken writes, performs, and records with the intention of promoting peace, social, and environmental justice. Alternatively light-hearted and pensive, contemporary, yet infused with tradition, this is music focused on positive human values, with diversity and inclusivity at its core. 8pm. Dinner Reservations recommended at 519-599-1112.

DALE'S COFFEE HOUSE

The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie Street South, Leamington, Ontario

I am looking forward to performing at Dale's once again this year! Now in its 14th season, Dale's Friday Coffee House takes place monthly from September to May at The Bank Theatre in Leamington. The Coffee House is a place where local musicians can come and share their songs, in a supportive environment with a welcoming institution. Shows are videotaped by Quantum Sound Studio, Kingsville for broadcast on Cogeco cable Channel 11, and the internet.

SERENITY COFFEE HOUSE

Serenity Coffee House, 2756 Whelpton Street, Windsor, Ontario

I am thrilled to be performing in my home town of Windsor again this summer! Run by Feeding WindsorEssex, Serenity Coffee House is a dry cafe, open to the public, with proceeds going towards providing meals to those in need. I'll be playing a one hour set of acoustic originals and covers, so come on by and enjoy the warm and cozy vibe! A truly wonderful, welcoming place!

KAWARTHA COUNTRY WINES

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Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON

I am looking forward to returning to this beautiful outdoor stage for a Sunday afternoon concert at Kawartha Country Wines! Their winery and tasting room is a beautiful destination in its own right. Offering a truly Canadian experience, their wine making facilities, tasting room and gift shop are housed in an 1866 authentic pioneer log cabin and 1889 board and batton house, complete with the original square hewn logs and pine floors. The two buildings were moved to their current location and lovingly restored to create an incredible cottage country destination in the Kawarthas. They are also surrounded by 22 scenic acres and our grounds boasts a beautiful orchard, stately maple trees, two giant inukshuks, and the land is planted to raspberries, black currants, red currants, grapes, and rhubarb!

VIBRATION STUDIOS

Vibration Studios, 5488 Osgoode Main St, , Osgoode, ON K0A 2W0

Ken Dunn returns to The Vibe for an intimate concert of original, thought-provoking songs and stories. Over the past 30 years, singer-songwriter Ken Dunn has performed at hundreds of venues across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central America, as well as recording 10 albums of original music.

Ken writes, performs, and records with the intention of promoting peace, social, and environmental justice. Alternatively light-hearted and pensive, contemporary, yet infused with tradition, this is music focused on positive human values, with diversity and inclusivity at its core.

Details to follow!