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Source: Gulf Islands Driftwood

The Salt Spring Folk Club is gearing up to welcome the Big Dirty Boots band for the second show of the club’s 2026-27 club season. The trio of Kaj Falch-Nielsen, Tad Ruszel and Dave Peters play their own blend of West Coast country, bluegrass and folk-rock music on guitar, mandolin, cello, bass and kick drum, and are known for their beautiful harmonies and upbeat songs. The band plays at Fulford Hall on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m., with doors open for lunch and socializing at 1 p.m., and 12:45 p.m. for season pass holders. According to Victoria Folk Music Society artistic director Patty Castle, “Big Dirty Boots delivers electrifying acoustic performances, seamlessly blending bluegrass drive, folk earthiness and pop hooks.

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