Amid the vibrant folk music scene of Calgary decades ago, Bob de Wolff discovered the next big gig for the Saanich Peninsula.

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Decades later, James Keelaghan will perform at the Mary Winspear Centre.

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People can look forward to being entertained with some great tunes and tales.

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De Wolff is a director of the Deep Cove Folk Music Society that meets at St. JohnB次元官网网址檚 United Church once a month. They wanted to bring larger names in folk music to the Peninsula, and started last year with a well-attended Lennie Gallant concert.

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He expects success from award-winning singer and songwriter Keelaghan.

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Keelaghan performs Saturday, April 7 at 8 p.m. in the Mary Winspear Centre. Tickets are $25 available at 250-656-0630 or online at www.marywinspear.ca