Victoria Folk Music Society: Roland Barrett with Roger Plant

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Sunday, January 12th, 2014
7:30 PM

Roland Barrett grew up moving from town to town across Canada, so as an adult he could not resist the urge to continue travelling. From living in little potato towns and on West Coast beaches, from crossing the country repeatedly by Greyhound or thumb, Rollie (as he likes to be called) has experienced the Canadian landscape and people up close and personal.

Rollie has performed at pubs, coffee shops, and resorts up and down Vancouver Island. He was awarded the Queen�s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his musical efforts supporting charities.

Accompanied by guitar virtuoso Roger Plant, Rollie will perform his original roots music�strongly influenced by Gordon Lightfoot, Blue Rodeo, Ray Lamontagne, and others�as well as a few covers of classic tunes by the likes of Neil Young and the Rolling Stones.
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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.