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“Truly gorgeous Canadiana”
-- Penguin Eggs

Folk music on a train in Canada
-- what’s not to love?

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“Heartfelt humour and songs that feel like they’re already classics”
-- B.C. Musician magazine

“Hay! I'm in a music video!"

”The most distinctive voice I’ve heard this side of Stan Rogers”
--Cdn. Folk Music Bulletin

“Nothing here resorts to cliche.”
-- Penguin Eggs

Alt-folk / country to raise a little dust

“Like a cross between Cockburn,
McLauchlan, and Lightfoot with steel guitars”--L.A. Beat

WILLY BLIZZARD COMPLETES ANOTHER TRANSCONTINENTAL GIG

Willy Blizzard was once again selected for Via Rail Onboard Entertainment. Grateful that the program was recently re-instated after Covid restrictions were lifted, Willy did not hesitate to say yes when Via Rail reached out to us as past performers. This cross-country performance is both a privilege and a challenge for the touring musician. Our Winter 2024  trans-continental train journey brought together passengers from all over the world in an unforgettable experience of world class scenery, intimacy and the sheer joy of train travel. A fabulous way to showcase the songwriting culture of Canada on the iconic Canadian, Willy Blizzard is always ready to ride the rails. Thank you Via Rail!












					

		

					

	



			
	

				

										                	
  • Willy Takes a Break
    
			
    After ten years of active writing, recording and touring, we are taking a well-earned break. The release of our latest album, Armadillo Road, was followed by a busy touring season. We would like to thank all those who helped to make this a great journey: receptive audiences, talented fellow musicians, concert presenters, and the many amazing folks we have been privileged to meet, and the friends we have made, along the way. Although we are taking a sabbatical from
    
active booking, if the right call should come, we’d still be up for a show or two.  In the meantime, be kind, be safe, be healthy.
    

    
		
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  • PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
    
			
    Dream Cafe, Penticton, BC
    
Int'l Folk Alliance Showcase, Memphis, TN
    
London Music Club, London, ON
    
Ironwood Stage, Calgary, AB
    
Lethbridge Folk Club, Lethbridge, AB
    
The Black Sheep, Wakefield, PQ
    
Victoria Folk Club, Victoria, BC
    
St. John's Folk Club: Newfoundland
    
Tall Ships Festival, Richmond, BC
    
Celtic-Fest, Vancouver, BC
    
Borrego Days, Borrego Springs, CA
    
Lightfoot Tribute, Pender Island, BC
    
Northwest Folk Life, Seattle, WA
    
Hollyburn Lodge, Cypress Mountain
    
Via Rail Canada onboard "The Canadian"
    
Ye Olde Jar Bar, Lethbridge, AB
    
Desert Daze Folk Festival, Spences Bridge
    
Weaselhead Concert Series, AB
    
From the early days:
    
Vancouver Folk Festival
    
Mission Folk Festival
    
Filberg Festival, Comox, BC
    
Festival of Friends, Hamilton, ON
    
Harrison Festival of the Arts
    
Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC
    
Queen Elizabeth Playhouse, Vancouver
    

    
		
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