Hi Volks:

Some more info for those who may be interested in the planned Westy
Gathering for the Winnipeg Folk Festival:

Press Releases
Opening Concert-Thursday Evening, July 8

The Winnipeg Folk Festival announces the latest additions to its musical
line-up. Steve Earle and John Hiatt will be appearing Thursday evening only
as part of the opening night concert July 8.

Steve Earle is well known for his raw gritty vocals and bare-bones songs of
the everyday struggles of life. His music may include acoustic, rock,
bluegrass, Celtic, or classic country � whatever the style, they're all
Earle's songs.

John Hiatt has written an extensive catalogue of songs in his career, many
of them covered by artists such as Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and Linda
Ronstadt. Last year, this soulful singer was presented with the Artist
Songwriter of the Year citation at the Nashville Music Awards, in
recognition of his musical achievements.

Also performing for the Thursday evening concert will be Kate & Anna
McGarrigle. Hailing originally from Quebec, their distinctive harmonies and
elegantly written songs have made these sisters long-time Folk Festival
favourites.

Further info is at <www.wpgfolkfest.mb.ca>

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"