Missing Bea Arthur

Can't stop thinking about Rufus Wainwright's terrific song 'California'.

I don't know this sea of neon
Thousand surfers, whiffs of freon
And my new grandma Bea Arthur
Come on over

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCel8QqcoXU

Welcome Big Rock Festival reporters!

The Calgary Folk Music Festival welcomes Claire and Bryn, the winners of Big Rock's Festival Field Reporters contest. 

Magic happens over beer at the Folk Fest

Fan favourites Great Big Sea and Hawskley Workman have joined forces due to a bit o' festival magic.

From [Here] magazine: "Fortune's Favor, while still Celtic in nature and close to the band's roots, includes a few more rock-inspired songs than usual. "This is by far the most rock 'n' roll record, and we're coming off the back of our most traditional record," says Doyle. "One is just a roll off the back of the other." The sound was largely inspired by long-time friend of GBS, Hawksley Workman. Doyle said the five thought it would be interesting to allow an album to be steered by someone else for a change of pace, and Workman was the perfect guy for the job. "We've known Hawksley for years. He was available and eager, and we kept trying to hook up. After a cold beer at the Calgary Folk Festival, we decided that now is the time," Doyle chuckles."

http://herenb.canadaeast.com/news/article/592597