“With a repertoire that digs deep into the history of B.C. and bolstered by the songwriting skills of Bruce Coughlan, West Coast-based Tiller’s Folly offers up perfectly paced shows that cover all the bases.  Their cleverly crafted tunes are interjected with hot instrumental interplay, superb vocals, and a superior understanding of showmanship.” ~Peter North, Edmonton Journal

Bruce Coughlan, Laurence Knight, and Nolan Murray are the group Tiller’s Folly, formed in 1995 to perform songs that represent the rich history of the Pacific Northwest. Coughlan’s archival research  has revealed some rich material for songwriting, which he pens.  Knight, the bass player and businessman of the group, helps to produce the songs, and Murray adds his award-winning virtuosity on mandolin, fiddle, banjo, viola, and guitar to complete the picture. 

Thousands of concerts later, the group has produced 7 CDs, a DVD, and is currently managed exclusively by Georgia-based Leadership Artists.  They have performed on Canada Day in Ottawa, been seen on Knowledge Network, and are on iTunes’ Essential 75 Canadian Folk Songs list for the song, “McCullough’s Wonder”. 

“Conversation halts, glasses still, and all eyes turn on Tim Williams as the room becomes a train stop on a tour of half-forgotten memories in the collective consciousness.”

Tim Williams' career began in the coffee houses of Southern California in the mid-1960s and continues today around the world from his home base on the Canadian Prairies. Tim has played festivals, folk clubs, concert halls and roadhouses from Rabat, Morocco, to Melbourne, Australia, and from Dawson City, Yukon Territory to Zihuatanejo, Mexico, all to huge acclaim. His guitar skills are frequently compared to Ry Cooder and David Lindley (and like them, Tim plays a wealth of other string instruments), and his songwriting has won praise from the likes of Tom Russel and Willie Nelson. A string of Maple Blues Award nominations (Toronto Blues Society), two JUNO award nominations (Canada's Grammy equivalent) , five Betty Mitchell Awards for composition/musical direction in theatre, and roughly a dozen awards from Real Blues magazine (as artist, guitarist, producer) attest to the high caliber of his work.

Tim has shared stages with a large roster of well known blues and roots music artists, and the following list is by no means complete: Taj Mahal, Big Jack Johnson, Rory Block, Roy Rogers, The Earl Scruggs Revue, John Fahey, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Dr. John, The Holmes Brothers, David Lindley, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Mary Flower, Paul Geremia, John Hammond, Martin Simpson, Guy Davis, Eric Bibb, Odetta, B.B. King, Robert Lockwood Jr., Honeyboy Edwards, Junior Wells and Buddy Guy.

Come out and see some of our very talented local musicians before they become famous. This evening is to encourage aspiring acoustic artists and give them an audience in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.  Truly, this is down-to-earth Folk Club at its best.

With a songwriting career that spans more than 30 years, Ron Hynes is a six-time East Coast Music Award winner, a Genie Award winner and a past Juno, CCMA and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee. He's been recipient of both Artist of the Year and the prestigious Arts Achievement Award from the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. John's Folk Arts Council. Ron Hynes also holds an Honorary PhD from Memorial University for his songwriting and cont ribution to the cultural life of his beloved home province of Newfoundland.

Frequently referred to as the "man of a thousand songs", Ron Hynes' songs have been covered by dozens of artists worldwide, including Emmylou Harris, Christy Moore, Mary Black, Denny Doherty, Murray McLauchlan, Valdy, John McDermott, Terry Kelly, Prairie Oyster, The Good Brothers, Shaye, The Cottars and most recently, classical soprano Hayley Westenra.
Ron Hynes began his career as a singer-songwriter on the coffeehouse circuit in the early seventies and while on a Canadian theatre tour with The Mummers Troupe in '76, he composed a song called "Sonny's Dream" that's become a folk classic performed and recorded by artists all over the world. He was a founding member of the Wonderful Grand Band, a musical comedy show featuring a six-piece traditional/folk/rock band together with various members of Codco.

In the fall of 2010 Ron's new CD "Stealing Genius" was released by Borealis Records. Also, the feature film about Ron's life “The Man of a Thousand Songs” debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival to sold-out audiences and critical praise.

Ron Hynes tours regularly throughout Canada and abroad, attracting enthusiastic audiences wherever he performs.