David Francey

Description Charlotte Street Arts Center Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm / Ends 10:00pm $38 adv David Francey https://www.davidfrancey.com/ 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. Purchase Tickets Ticket Refund Policy Ticket buyers can request a refund (before the date of any performance) with one exception, the payment processor will withhold a service fee of 5% from total ticket price. The refund will be issued to the original method of payment used at time of purchase. If an event is rescheduled or canceled ticket buyers will be notified with options including a refund. Refunds are subject to the 5% payment processor fee.