Parkside Live Presents: Ken Whiteley Godfather of Canadian Children’s Music
About this Event
Ken Whiteley, Godfather of Canadian Children’s Music & Author Heather Beaumont
July 1st, 5:30PM KIDS SHOW!
Sponsored by: Smiles Dentistry
Bring your blanket and lawnchairs for a magical evening of music in the garden of Redeemer Lutheran Church. A FREE/ PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN show with all concert donations supporting the Bloor by the Park Community Pantry
Ken Whiteley has been deeply immersed in folk, blues, gospel and other roots traditions for well over fifty years. He has recorded 32 albums, written over 400 songs, appeared at hundreds of folk festivals all over North America, received a Canadian Folk Music Award, 7 Juno nominations, 18 Maple Blues nominations and Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Mariposa Folk Festival and Folk Music Ontario. Ken’s recording, Long Time Travelling, is a unique reworking of old folk songs that was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award as Best Traditional Album in 2023. His performances offer people profound connection.
Children will love Heather Beamont’s reading of her recent work “When We Go Home,” A touching and warmhearted picture book that explores what it means to belong to two cultures.
*In case of rain, concert will be held indoors at Redeemer Lutheran Church
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