edmonton journal: program gives young musicians a chance to shine
Saturday, 08 August 2009 08:11

By Sandra Sperounes, Edmonton Journal
August 6, 2009  FESTIVAL PREVIEW

Where: Folk Fest, Gallagher Park
When: Saturday at noon on Stage 1, Sunday at 11 a. m. on Stage 1

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Singer-songwriter Paul Cresey, 19, is about to live one of his dreams. Tonight, the local musician will make his debut on the mainstage at the Folk Fest, playing for a few minutes as a "tween" act before Steve Earle's set.

"I always said this is where I want to get with my career," says Cresey. "Even if I crash and burn afterwards, at least I played the Folk Fest. I won't be heartbroken if things go bad."

He owes his Folk Fest slot to Rhea March's U22 Productions, a mentorship program for exceptional young musicians in Edmonton and Calgary. She nurtures artists--under the age of 22--by setting up gigs and workshops for them.

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U22 has done wonders for my music. Since joining I've developed the key industry contacts, I've had the great performance opportunities and I've been given the mentorship that has been crucial to honing my skills and establishing my name in the music industry.


— Daniel Moir