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Photo Recap: Folk Fest Friday

By Miranda Krogstad, July 23 2016 —

 

For the second day of the 2016 Calgary Folk Music Festival, we hit the Mainstage and caught up with blues rocker Cécile Doo-Kingué and husband-wife duo Whitehorse.

 

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The only thing more passionate than Doo-Kingué’s funky Hendrix-esque guitar solos was the audience’s standing ovation for her music. 

 

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If you’re bummed you missed out, fear not —Doo-Kingué plays again Saturday at 12:55 p.m. on Stage 3, and Sunday at 12:40 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. on Stage 1 and Stage 5. 

 

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Husband and wife Melissa McClelland and Luc Ducet of Whitehorse lean in for another stunning harmony on Mainstage Friday night.

 

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McClelland adds piano to the loop, one of the many instruments the talented duo layers in their music.

 

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McClelland bids the audience goodnight after a roaring standing ovation. After such a thrilling Friday, Saturday’s lineup is sure to bring even more amazing musical moments. 

 


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