LIVE DATES

Apr18

Bruce Coughlan @ Bruce Coughlan: Soul Singer, Balladeer & Raconteur @Char's

Bruce Coughlan: Soul Singer, Balladeer & Raconteur @Char's, Port Alberni, BC

Bruce Coughlan is a career performer. A songwriter, recording artist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, compere, and storyteller par excellence with five decades of experience. Bruce’s songs are a reflection of the many roads he’s travelled over the decades since he first slung a guitar over his shoulder to tackle life a balladeer. He's written hundreds of songs and performed at thousands of venues, ranging from folk clubs to concert halls and festivals (including a Canada Day performance on Parliament Hill!)

Bruce Coughlan has been welcomed internationally as a touring artist. His eclectic mix of original Roots-based songs are honest, timeless & authentic. His storytelling is intriguing, matched by his expressive voice and masterful guitar work.

Apr26

Bruce Coughlan @ SPRING FIDDLE JAMBOREE 2024

SPRING FIDDLE JAMBOREE 2024, Prince George, BC

Two days professional group instruction in FIDDLE and GUITAR, dance, concert
Calling all Fiddlers and Guitar Players – The BC Old Time Fiddlers’ Association invites you to take part in our annual Spring Fiddle Jamboree, a fantastic musical experience you won’t want to miss! Four award-winning instructors – Metis Master-Fiddler Alex Kusturok, Kelowna Singer-Songwriter-Fiddler Chloe Davidson, and Tiller’s Folly/Whisky Minstrels musicians Nolan Murray and Bruce Coughlan will provide 2 days of top-notch workshops in 4 levels of fiddle and intermediate guitar. Cost of $250 includes 2 days instruction, lunches and snacks, Friday night dance and reduced Saturday night concert ticket.

Jun14

Bruce Coughlan @ Bruce Coughlan at Deep Cove Folk

Bruce Coughlan at Deep Cove Folk, North Saanich, BC

Bruce Coughlan is a career performer. A songwriter, recording artist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, compere, and storyteller par excellence with five decades of experience. Bruce’s songs are a reflection of the many roads he’s travelled over the decades since he first slung a guitar over his shoulder to tackle life a balladeer. He’s written hundreds of songs and performed at thousands of venues, ranging from coffee houses and folk clubs to a Canada Day performance on Parliament Hill!

Since recording his first LP in 1984, He’s recorded 14 albums of original and adapted traditional music across a broad range of the Roots Music genre. His songs have been recorded in turn by some of the most legendary names in Acoustic Music. Bruce might be best recognised for his historically based ballads, written on Pacific Canadian themes. In 2015 his group Tiller’s Folly released Stirring Up Ghosts, a CD collection of 24 historically based songs.

Bruce has been welcomed internationally as a touring artist. His eclectic mix of original Roots-based songs are honest, timeless & authentic. His storytelling is intriguing, matched by his expressive voice and masterful guitar work.

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