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David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and in the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry, setting it to melodies in his head and singing it to himself as he worked.A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. But when he was in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, encouraged him to share his songs and sing in public. The reaction was instant. His first album Torn Screen Door came out in 1999 and was a hit in Canada.
Since then, David has released thirteen albums, won four Juno Awards and has had his songs covered by such artists as The Del McCoury Band, The Rankin Family, James Keelaghan and Tracy Grammer.
Francey also had the honour of receiving the prestigious SOCAN Folk Music Award as well as taking home the Grand Prize in both the International Acoustic Music Award and in the Folk category for the John Lennon Songwriting Award.
In concert David 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’s straightforward songs tell honest stories of real people and real places…His songs and stories are a direct connection for audiences seeking depth and meaning in the day-to-day."
– Shelter Valley Folk Festival
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ballarat Trades Hall, 24 Camp St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia,Ballarat, Victoria
