BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:1.0 TZ:-07 BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Victoria Folk Music Society presents: Simon Kempston URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/victoria-folk-music-society-presents-simon-kempston/ LOCATION:Norway House :: 1110 Hillside Ave Victoria, DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:

Based in Edinburgh, Simon Kempston is one of Scotland’s best young songwriters and leading fingerstyle guitarists. His music is steeped in the history of the folk, blues, and Celtic traditions, and his original songs often sidestep the usual themes of love and attraction in favor of offering social commentary and insight into the lives of ordinary people.

Simon has appeared at clubs and festivals in the United Kingdom and across the length and breadth of Europe. He has also performed live on BBC Radio and many other radio stations.

    “Kempston’s songs are freighted with angst and regret, delivered in his distinctively tremulous vocals, and finely framed by his delicate guitar work. His querulous, clipped tones are sometimes little more than an anguished cry in the dark: Kempston delivers with feeling” — Jim Gilchrist, the Scotsman

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Our feature act will be preceded by what is arguably Victoria’s best weekly acoustic Open Stage session where musicians from fledglings to professionals can perform a 10 minute set for one of the most welcoming, attentive and participative audiences in town. Aspiring Open Stage performers can sign-up with the VFMS Host between 7:00 and 7:30pm to do a set but should get there early to improve their chances of getting on the evening’s line-up.

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