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Grammy-nominated, Juno award-winning Duhks fuse traditional bluegrass, folk rock, Afro-Cuban jazz and soul. They were a hit at the Calgary Folk Music Festival in July. Although I missed their act, a CCC member (Doug P.) told me it was his favourite of the entire festival. I listened to their music and fell in love with it! You will too!! Listen to The Duhks on their website here.\n \nMichael Bernard Fitzgerald opens the show. He plays an original, upbeat blend of acoustic soul pop. Click here for his website.\n\n Tickets for the general public cost $25 before the concert and $30 at the door. They are on sale now at calgaryfolkfesttickets.com, by phone at (403) 233-0904 or at Megatunes (932 17 Ave SW). \n\n\n Tickets are FREE to anyone who volunteered at this year's Calgary Folk Music Festival. Volunteers MUST claim a ticket in advance of the show through the festival office. Volunteers are also welcome to purchase ONE additional ticket at a 25% discount but this purchase must be made through the CFMF office: Phone (403)233-0904 Fax (403)266-3373.\n \n414 Memorial Dr. NE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The Duhks (pronounced “ducks”) got the place rockin’ with their wide assortment of musical styles but the bigger hit of the evening seemed to be the surprisingly talented opening act, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald and his seven-piece band. The four-member horn section was a nice touch and the drummer, wow!! This guy was amazing! Full of energy and strength and beaming with joy! I expect we’ll see more of the very talented Fitzgerald and hopefully his very young band on the Calgary scene in future. Meanwhile, I have to admit I was a bit disappointed in the Duhks. The band I was so eager to see changed its lead singer, Jessee Havey, last year and I miss her. :(\n \nThey experienced sound problems as well, but nevertheless put on a great show, IMO. I hope you all had fun.\n-- Lynda\n\nThe Duhks were good, but the highlight of the evening for me was\nMichael Bernard Fitzgerald and his band. They looked like the high\nschool chess club, with a bass player, keyboard, a drummer (who,\nincidentally, looked just like \"McLovin\" from Superbad), and four\nhorns). They had energy and talent to spare and I became an instant\nfan. Thanks, Lynda, for setting up the event!!\n\n-- Rhonda\n\n
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