If you are thinking of visiting B.C. this summer, you might want to consider this. Victoria is hosting a three day Rootsfest (sorry Aussies not that kind of orgy) and some of the lineup are:

Altan
Joan Armatrading
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Blue Rodeo
David Lindley
Ferron
Mad Pudding
Natalie MacMaster
Pied Pumpkin
Shooglenifty
and
Mandolerium (with my little brother!)

Plus many more.

You can find out more information at this site and if any Mudcatter is planning on coming to our little Island and needs accommodation feel free to contact me.