David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to parents who were factory workers, he moved to Canada when he was twelve. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and in the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry, setting it to melodies in his head and singing it to himself as he worked.

A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. But when he was in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, encouraged him to share his songs and sing in public. The reaction was instant. His first album Torn Screen Door came out in 1999 and was a hit in Canada.

Since then, David has released thirteen albums, won four Juno Awards and has had his songs covered by such artists as The Del McCoury Band, The Rankin Family, James Keelaghan and Tracy Grammer. David’s recent Juno win came in 2024, where he won Traditional Roots Album of the Year with “The Breath Between”.

General Admission Seating
General Admission Seating is first come, first served in this section. We ask that you please do not save seats for individuals who have not yet arrived. Our goal is to create an enjoyable and comfortable experience for all attendees.

Reserved Seating
We are excited to offer Reserved Seating for this event. Please note that our tables at the Sergeants Mess Hall are arranged as tables of four. If you purchase less than four tickets, you will be seated with other attendees at a small cabaret style table. We hope this seating arrangement will provide a fun and sociable experience for everyone.