About BWFC
Past Performers
Folk Club History

About BWFC

MISSION STATEMENT:
The BLACK WALNUT FOLK CLUB of Kitchener/Waterloo is a place for musicians to share music with each other. This is a highly supportive venue where everyone is welcome to perform or listen to acoustic music.

The open stage format follows the 2 songs/10 minute guideline. We endeavor to have a featured performer monthly who will have an opportunity to do an extended set.

The Black Walnut Folk Club is a place to share, perform and learn acoustic music. You are cordially invited to join our upcoming Open Stages. Feel free to bring an instrument and join in, or just come out to enjoy some of our local performers. Each evening will have a featured performer do a ½ hour set. There is a sign-up sheet for all interested performers. Each performer on the list plays two songs. We are very pleased to have joined with the Cedar Hills Community Group in hosting the Folk Club. If you have an interest in hosting or helping out with the Folk Club in any capacity, talk to one of the organizers at the Open Stage or call (Jakki & Wayne (519) 742-2584) or post your question as a comment.Address: Mill-Courtland Community Centre, 216 Mill Street, Kitchener (See map below)
Enter at the back of the building.
When? Third Friday of Every Month
Time? 8pm to midnight

Admission? $3

Past Performers

2008 – 2009 MILL COURTLAND
September – Amy Campbell
October – Mr. Jack
November – Debbie Moon
December – Cancelled due to Foul Weather (first time ever)
January – Tina Dionne
February – Phree Beer – Jim Ellerman, Ralph Boegli, William Morrison, Brian Westwood, Wayne Cheater
March –  Farmington State
April –  Brian Gordon
May –  Kris Miles
June – Closer to Rich

2007 – 2008 MILL COURTLAND
September – Ezeduzit
October – Union of lanterns – Tom Scott and Darren Watts
November – Jon Brooks
December – Sweet Grass – Amanda Brewer and Warren Muzak
January – Jim Galway
February – Dan Hergott
March –  Jenn Ryan
April – Andrew Kerth
May – Jakki Annerino
June – Sam Nordquist

2006 – 2007 MILL COURTLAND
September – Rich Burnett
October – Julie Corey
November – Zubrivka
December – Ed Barrington* & Joe Forster*
January – Dan McQuade* & Randy Oulette
February – David Marantha’s Band
March –  Jack Cooper,s Band
April – Yael Wand
May – Brian Crozier’s Band
June – Don MacIntyre

2005 – 2006 MILL COURTLAND
September – Debbie Moon *
October – Michelle Hart
November – Barrie Davis
December – Michael Kelly
January – Scott Deneau
February – Jay Collins
March – Terry Krentzkamp
April – Rob Morris
May – Dave Carmichael & Melissa (Halifax)
June – Bob McLean*

2004 – 2005 MILL COURTLAND
September – Robin Wight
October – Thomas Scott
November – Wayne Cheater
December – Loretta Cline
January – Archie MacArthur
February – Joe Forster
March – Norman Liotta
April – Bob Mino
May – Beth Lowry
June – Roger Schmidt*

2003 – 2004 MILL COURTLAND
September – Andrew Kerth*
October – Terry Golletz*
November – Flat Rapids
December – Brian and Sharon Crozier
January – Jake Willis
February – Paul Schultz*
March – Jakki Annerino*
April – Rob Thorpe
May – Robin Jones and John Campbell*
June – Dave & Jessica Maranta & Nigel*

2002 – 2003 MILL COURTLAND
September – Russel l Scott
October –Tom Nunn
November – Jack Guest
December –Ezeduzit
January – Denis O’Regan
February – Don Mac Intyre
March – Jay Linden
April –Jim Galway
May – Bob McLean*
June – Tom Massiah

2001 – 2002 MILL COURTLAND
September – Roger Schmidt*
October – Carolyn Wiles
November – Andrew Kerth*
December – Jack Cooper*
January – Bev Miller and Clive Domingo
February – Jay Vetro
March – Jack Cole
April – Paul Schultz*
May – Deb Moon
June – Dan McQuade and Gavin

2000 – 2001 MILL COURTLAND
September – Bob Rogers
October – Dave Maranta*
November – Pat Pepper
December – Jeremiah
January – Ed Barrington
February – Cam Kemp*
March – Jakki Annerino*
April – Gordon Jr.
May – Alfie Smith*
June – Paul Rempel*

1999 – 2000 U OF W
September –Doug McLean
October –Robin Jones and John Campbell*
November – Bob McLean*
December – Margaret Jackson*
January – Chad Barnes and Andrew
February – Midnight Clear
March – Randy Smart
April – Deb Jones
May – Matt Osborne
June – Spooky Moon

1998 – 1999 U OF W
September –Jack Cooper*
October – Geoff Lewis
November – Chris Lobsinger
December – Andrew Kerth*
January – Greg Upshaw
February – Terry Golletz*
March – Mary Ann Epp
April – Alfie Smith*
May – Rose Morris
June – Paul Shultz*

1997 – 1998 U OF W
September – Ed Barrington*
October – Terry Golletz
November – Cam Kemp*
December – Jakki Annerino
January – Paul Rempel*
February – Jack Cole
March – Dan Hergott & Jack Cooper*
April – Deb Moon*
May – G.K. Eckert
June – Committee

*These performers have hosted more than once.

Club History

The Black Walnut Folk Club was started in the fall of 1994 by the late singer/songwriter Robin Bruce Ward and Annie M.  It originally met at the Waterloo Regional Arts Council Office in Kitchener. In February, 1995 the club moved to Gerrit’s Village Tavern for 6 months and then moved once again in July of the same year.

Jester’s Court (the current Boathouse) in Victoria Park was the home of the Black Walnut for the next two years. During this time the club acquired a sound system which it has upgraded over the years.  In September, 1997 the club relocated to the Laurel Room at the University of Waterloo for 3 years.

The current location at the Mill-Courtland Community Centre became the club’s home in September, 2000.  The Black Walnut Folk Club meets there in conjunction with the Cedar Hills Community Group.  As of March, 200, more than 225 different musicians have sung and played  before a Black Walnut audience.