The Halifax Urban Folk Festival announces Lineup for 15th Year

The 15th edition of the Halifax Urban Folk Festival (HUFF), showcasing singers, songs, and stories, announced it’s lineup. The festival will run this year from September 30 to October 6.

“This year we’re leaning heavily into the best local talent the region has to offer, with an emphasis on our mandate to feature singers, songs and stories,” says Mike Campbell, Artistic Director of HUFF.  “I’m also thrilled we have four venues to choose from this year, as well as the opportunity to welcome back Texas-based rock artist Alejandro Escovedo, our go-to guy for significant milestone anniversary celebrations.”

Schedule

The Carleton 
 
September 30             Jimmy Rankin and Leeroy Stagger
October 1                    Cory Tetford, Haliey Smith and Reeny
October 2                    Lucy MacNeil
October 3                    Rose Cousins – Two Shows (7pm & 9:30pm)
October 4                    Adam Baldwin w/ Opening Song Circle, featuring 
                                    Alejandro Escovedo, Leeroy Stagger and Linda McLean 
October 5                    Alejandro Escovedo & The Halifax All Stars 
                                    w/ Opening Song Circle, featuring
                                    Mick Davis, Mo Kenney and Paul Murphy
October 6                    Jenina MacGillivray w/ Tanya Davis 
 
The Basement 
 
October 3                    Rankin MacInnis and The Broken Reeds w/ Jamie Fontaine
 
The Marquee 
 
October 4                    NOBRO
 
RadStorm
 
October 5                    SIGSOUR w/ Fluke and The Orchids – ALL AGES
 
Tickets for all HUFF shows are on sale now at: halifaxurbanfolkfestival.com.