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2 days ago · The second time he played the Mariposa Folk Festival, in 1969, Bruce Cockburn wasn’t supposed to headline. That honour belonged to Neil Young, fresh from his split with Buffalo Springfield, until a last-minute health issue forced the Ottawa-born folksinger and songwriter — who, until that point, had played in such bands the Children, the Esquires, the Flying Circus and 3’s a Crowd — into the spotlight.
1 day ago · None are choices Cockburn would have made. Ever. But each one is conceived in love, and each finds a way to bring new life to these songs. That’s the tribute Cockburn deserves, and it’s the perfect way to introduce him to a new generation, celebrating the staying power of his songs and the mastery of his writing.
3 days ago · As he gets inducted into the Mariposa Hall of Fame, Bruce Cockburn looks back on the highs and lows of summer festivals. The 79-year-old musician will play the Lightfoot Stage at the Mariposa...
1 day ago · A special live and pre-recorded tribute to Cockburn will be held on the evening of Sunday, July 7 at Mariposa’s Gordon Lightfoot Mainstage to commemorate the Hall of Fame induction. “You don’t want to miss the special tribute we have planned for Bruce,” said Carter. “It will be an evening to remember.”. The three-day Mariposa Folk ...
1 day ago · Mariposa Folk Festival expected to draw 30K people this weekend. Bruce Cockburn, considered an 'icon in the industry,' performs Sunday evening; he played the festival in 1969. Mariposa Folk Festival president Pam Carter says more than 200 volunteers will play vital roles this weekend in Tudhope Park as the venue will be jammed with about 30,000 ...
5 days ago · Released by Tompkins Square and curated by James Toth, known for his contributions to Wooden Wand, ‘Imaginational Anthem vol. XIII’ highlights Cockburn’s prowess as both a guitarist and songwriter. The album features a blend of instrumental and vocal tributes to Cockburn’s influential body of work.
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2 days ago · Honourable mentions: Alabama, Neil Young; America, K’naan; America’s Veins, Max Webster; American Wife, Art Bergmann/Jamey Koch; Build My Home in the USA, Tom Wilson (the Florida Razors); An ...
