David Francey

Genre: Folk
McDonald's Corners, Ontario Canada Contact

Three Time JUNO Winner for best Folk / Roots Record.

Artist Information

Biography

"A consummate craftsman…David Francey is one of the biggest stars of Canadian folk Music"Words & Music - SOCAN

David Francey - from carpenter to songwriter. Since leaving constructionto record Torn Screen Door in 1999, Scottish-born Canadian DavidFrancey is now recognized as one of today’s finest singer-songwriters.

“Francey’s straightforward songs tell honest stories of real people and realplaces. Poetic perception and a keen eye for the heart of the matter are trademarks of Francey and his music. His songs and stories are a direct connection for audiences seeking depth and meaning in the day-to-day.”
Shelter Valley FF

Francey has released 9 CDs to date. His most recent, Late Edition, has garnered much praise and two Canadian Folk Music nominations. Francey is a three time JUNO award winner and also had the honour of receiving the prestigious SOCAN Folk Music Award. In the last few years he took home the Grand Prize in both the International Acoustic
Music Awards and in the Folk category for the John Lennon
Songwriting Awards. David Francey was born in Ayrshire, Scotland where he got his first taste of the working life as a paperboy. At age 10 he was devouring the newspapers he delivered, establishing a life-long interest in politics and
world events while developing the social conscience that forms the backdrop of his songs.

David was 12 when he and his family immigrated to Toronto. His love of the landscape, the history and the people of his adopted country can be traced back to family weekend drives exploring southern Ontario. Music played a large part in these family outings. The Franceys sang traditional
Scottish tunes as they drove through the Canadian countryside. David’s dad and sister sang melody while David and his mother sang harmonies. David’s attachment to Canada grew with his travels. He hitchhiked across the country three times and then thumbed his way to the Yukon. This attachment surfaces in his songs of rail lines, farms and the St. Lawrence Seaway. His understanding of the people grew as he worked in Toronto train yards, in the Yukon bush and in construction in the Eastern Townships of Quebec.
In concert David Francey is a singer and a storyteller. His wry humour and astute observations combined with his open-hearted singing style have earned him a loyal following.

David lives with his wife, artist Beth Girdler. They have three grown children, Amy, Julia and Colin. Beth and David share their home with Colin, two dogs and a cat in the quiet but charming Lanark Highlands of Ontario.

“Late Edition” is like spending a perfect evening, passing the time with a good old friend and a few glasses of a
fine single malt, discussing love, the latest news, and life in general.” Penguin Eggs Magazine

Instrumentation

David Francey - Vocals / Guitar
Craig Werth - Guitar / Vocals

Discography

Late Edition - 2011 (JUNO nomination)
Seaway - 2009
Right of Passage - 2008 JUNO Winner
The Waking Hour - 2007
Carols for a Christmas Eve - 2006
The First Set - Live From Folk Alley - 2006
Skating Rink - 2004 JUNO WINNER
Far End of Summer - 2002 JUNO WINNER
Torn Screen Door


Official Website

http://www.davidfrancey.com

Links

Audio

Lyrics

Video

Skating Rink

I LIVE IN FEAR UPLOAD.mpg

Photo Gallery

Press

  • Canadian Poet [+ Show ]

    "Francey has made a reputation for himself as one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers… [...

  • Gifted Songwriter

    "Francey has emerged as one of Canada's most gifted songwriters." The Montreal Gazette

  • One of The Biggest Stars [+ Show ]

    "A consummate craftsman…David Francey is one of the biggest stars of Canadian folk Music" Words & ...

  • One Of Canada's Best [+ Show ]

    "David Francey is coming into his own in middle age as one of Canada's best songsmiths - and that's ...

  • Truly Gifted [+ Show ]

    "David Francey's songs are lean, whippet-like creations, a bit like the man himself. With not one wa...

Setlist

2 - 45min sets
Collections of songs from David's 8 CDs

Basic Requirements


Calendar

DateTimeVenueCity
May 28, 2013 Tuesday 7:30 PM Steinman Mennonite Church Baden, ON, CA
Jun 2, 2013 Sunday 7:00 PM Aspen Meadows House Concerts Nederland, CO, US
Jun 4, 2013 Tuesday 7:30 PM Outpost Performance Space Albuquerque, NM, US
Jun 22, 2013 Saturday 8:00 PM Hillary's Ride Fundraiser McDonalds Corner, ON, CA
Jul 12, 2013 Friday TBA Winnipeg Folk Festival Winnipeg, MB, CA
Jul 13, 2013 Saturday TBA Winnipeg Folk Festival Winnipeg, MB, CA
Jul 14, 2013 Sunday TBA Winnipeg Folk Festival Winnipeg, MB, CA
Aug 2, 2013 Friday TBA Blue Skies Music Festival Clarenden Station, Ontario, NS, CA
Aug 3, 2013 Saturday TBA Blue Skies Music Festival Clarenden Station, Ontario, NS, CA
Aug 4, 2013 Sunday TBA Blue Skies Music Festival Clarenden Station, Ontario, NS, CA
Aug 24, 2013 Saturday TBA Windsong Festival Powassen, ON, CA
Aug 26, 2013 Monday TBA The Rugby Club Stirling, Scotland, GB
Aug 28, 2013 Wednesday TBA Gordon Arms Hotel Yarrow Valley, Scotland, GB
Aug 30, 2013 Friday TBA Fylde Folk Festival Fleetwood, Lancs, ON, GB
Aug 31, 2013 Saturday TBA Fylde Folk Festival Fleetwood, Lancs, ON, GB
Sep 19, 2013 Thursday 8:00 PM St. Paul's United Church Perth, ON, CA
Sep 21, 2013 Saturday 8:00 PM The Blacksheep Inn Wakefield, QC, CA
Sep 22, 2013 Sunday 8:00 PM The Acoustic Grill Picton, ON, CA
Sep 26, 2013 Thursday 8:00 PM Théâtre Piggery Inc Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, QC, CA
Sep 28, 2013 Saturday 8:00 PM Market Hall Performing arts Centre Peterborough, ON, CA
Oct 3, 2013 Thursday 8:00 PM Octave Theatre Kingston, ON, CA
Oct 5, 2013 Saturday 8:00 PM Hugh's Room Toronto, ON, CA
Oct 6, 2013 Sunday 7:00 PM London Music Club London, ON, CA
Oct 8, 2013 Tuesday 8:00 PM Princess Cinema Waterloo, ON, CA
Oct 9, 2013 Wednesday 8:00 PM The Studio at Hamilton Place Hamilton, ON, CA
Oct 11, 2013 Friday 7:00 PM Richards Landing Sault Ste Marie, ON, CA
Oct 14, 2013 Monday 7:00 PM Pappy's Cafe Wabigoon, ON, CA
Oct 15, 2013 Tuesday 8:00 PM The Park Theatre Winnipeg, MB, CA
Oct 17, 2013 Thursday 8:00 PM The Bassment Saskatoon, SK, CA
Oct 18, 2013 Friday 8:00 PM River Park Church Calgary, AB, CA
Oct 19, 2013 Saturday 8:00 PM Transalta Arts Barns Edmonton, AB, CA
Oct 26, 2013 Saturday 8:00 PM Dream Cafe Penticton, BC, CA
Oct 29, 2013 Tuesday 8:00 PM Hermann's Jazz Club Victoria, BC, CA
Oct 30, 2013 Wednesday 8:00 PM Hermann's Jazz Club Victoria, BC, CA
Nov 1, 2013 Friday 8:00 PM Creekside Theatre Winfield, BC, CA
Nov 3, 2013 Sunday 7:30 PM Friends Of Medalta Society Medicine Hat, AB, CA
Nov 6, 2013 Wednesday 8:00 PM Bo Diddley's St. Cloud, MN, US
Nov 15, 2013 Friday 8:00 PM Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse East Lansing, MI, US
Nov 23, 2013 Saturday 12:00 PM Marigold Cultural Centre Truro, NS, CA
Nov 24, 2013 Sunday 7:30 PM Zion Lutheran Church Lunenburg, NS, CA
Nov 26, 2013 Tuesday 8:00 PM The Company House Halifax, NS, CA
Nov 27, 2013 Wednesday 8:00 PM The Company House Halifax, NS, CA
Nov 29, 2013 Friday 8:00 PM Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Port Hawkesbury, NS, CA
Dec 7, 2013 Saturday 8:00 PM Greenbank Folk Music Society Greenbank, ON, CA
Mar 13, 2014 Thursday 8:00 PM The Flying Goose Brew Pub New London, NH, US
Apr 19, 2014 Saturday 8:00 PM The Classic Theatre Cobalt, ON, CA