A cultural emissary, Valdy is one of Canada's trusted spokespersons, and a seasoned performer. Nearly thirty-seven years of relentless concert touring have made him so.
"Valdy's show is a disarming and practical blend of respect for the audience and show business expertise." - the Edmonton Journal
Singer / Songwriter: His distinctive voice can be heard on classic, country and campus radio; songs reflecting joys, struggles and accomplishments in all of our lives, spiced with a wry wit.
Musician: His playing seems effortless, masking an underlying musical complexity; throughout the year, Valdy jams on bass guitar, revealving the origin of his guitar-playing style;, relying on the bottom end for the groove.
-- Career Bits --
* Invested as a member of the Order of Canada in July 2012
* 7 Juno nominations, 2 Juno awards, (Country Male Vocalist & Folksinger).
* "Songwriter of the Year" and CARAS awards in Folk/Bluegrass categories.
* Songwriting workshops. Movie sound track, TV and film scores, music producer.
* 16 albums, 22 singles, 4 Gold Records, nearly half a million units sold worldwide.
* Original host of "BC Music Project" - Gold Ribbon Talent Development Award - featuring established and up-and-coming artists from BC.
* CBC special, a musical TV simulcast (TV coupled w/ FM Radio 2 in stereo) - - "Folksinger Deluxe w/ a Side of Fries".
*Lead role on "The Beachcombers", minor roles in 2 movie features.
* Twice was a panelist on the popular Front Page Challenge
* International Pop Song Festival in Sopoot, Poland Tickets $35 plus hst/sc plus $10off before Dec. 31, 2024
Children and Students may attend for FREE!
Location: Midland Cultural Centre - 333 King St, Midland, On L4r 3m7
"Valdy's show is a disarming and practical blend of respect for the audience and show business expertise." - the Edmonton Journal
Singer / Songwriter: His distinctive voice can be heard on classic, country and campus radio; songs reflecting joys, struggles and accomplishments in all of our lives, spiced with a wry wit.
Musician: His playing seems effortless, masking an underlying musical complexity; throughout the year, Valdy jams on bass guitar, revealving the origin of his guitar-playing style;, relying on the bottom end for the groove.
-- Career Bits --
* Invested as a member of the Order of Canada in July 2012
* 7 Juno nominations, 2 Juno awards, (Country Male Vocalist & Folksinger).
* "Songwriter of the Year" and CARAS awards in Folk/Bluegrass categories.
* Songwriting workshops. Movie sound track, TV and film scores, music producer.
* 16 albums, 22 singles, 4 Gold Records, nearly half a million units sold worldwide.
* Original host of "BC Music Project" - Gold Ribbon Talent Development Award - featuring established and up-and-coming artists from BC.
* CBC special, a musical TV simulcast (TV coupled w/ FM Radio 2 in stereo) - - "Folksinger Deluxe w/ a Side of Fries".
*Lead role on "The Beachcombers", minor roles in 2 movie features.
* Twice was a panelist on the popular Front Page Challenge
* International Pop Song Festival in Sopoot, Poland Tickets $35 plus hst/sc plus $10off before Dec. 31, 2024
Children and Students may attend for FREE!
Location: Midland Cultural Centre - 333 King St, Midland, On L4r 3m7