Workshop Script
Read this Portion of the Script at 2:00, and 4:00
Note to Stage Manager / Sound Tech / MC
Workshops start at the top of the hour, and run for 45 minutes. Let the artists know when there is 10 minutes left (2 songs). Then set up for the next artist, so they can start on time.
Hello and welcome to the 22nd Annual Winterfolk Festival, now featuring its first-ever Spring Edition! We’re thrilled to have you here at Toronto’s historic Redwood Theatre.
At Winterfolk, you’ll find three fantastic stages to enjoy. The main stage is below us. Upstairs, we have a workshop stage and an open stage for artists to sign up and play a few tunes that will be active until 6:00 PM today.
Our dedicated team of volunteers is working hard to ensure Winterfolk is an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for everyone in the music community.
There are posters around the room which contain a QR link to the performance schedule on your devices.
Winterfolk extends its gratitude to our sponsors whose financial support has made this event possible. A big thank you to the Government of Canada, Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, and the Socan Foundation.
Enjoy the festival, and if you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly team!
Script Portion
Noon – The Art of Accompaniment Across Genres. Host Tony Quarrington, who is joined by Noah Zacharin, will tell us what’s its all about.
1:00 – Please welcome ‘Brian Blain Presents’ with his lovely guest Jesse Green. Take it away Brian.
2:00 – Now Presenting Songs of Toronto – Host David Newland is joined by Shawna Caspi and Lynn Harrison. So David, tell us what this is all about.
3:00 – Fingerstyle Blues Guitar Picking – Host Issak Bonk is joined by Yiki Wang, and play and explain various finger style blues on the guitar.
4:00 – Songwriting and Lyrics – Host Robert Priest with Tony Quarrington, both renown lyricists, will walk you through the words.
5:00 – Songs of Change and Protest – Host Lynn Harrison is joined by Brian Morgan, and Michael Bar will play and talk about the relevance and value of songs of change.