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On Friday, June 23 Quinn and her student group will highlight Canadian and American folk music, as well as some Scottish and Irish tunes for good measure.
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The show starts at 6 p.m. on the newly-renovated, outdoor bistro stage at The Roost, 9100 East Saanich Rd., North Saanich. Quinn will open with Victoria-based guitarist Charlie Gannon before her students join in.
This is not a ticketed performance, but rather complimentary to guests enjoying dinner and drinks at The Roost Vineyard and Bistro.
More performances
On Saturday, June 24 Quinn takes the stage at The Roost with her partner Garrett Tompson. The pair perform a wide variety of energetic music, ranging from bouncy swing tunes to sweet waltzes, old popular songs, bluegrass numbers, French, Canadian and Celtic jigs and reels. This is their first performance together. It starts at 6 p.m.
