Back 40 Presents:

Songwriters Workshop & Coffeehouse at
Timbers at Minnewasta Golf and Country Club

The Back Forty Folk Festival is hosting a Songwriters Workshop & Coffeehouse Saturday, February 20th at Timbers at Minnewasta Golf and Country Club, featuring Winnipeg songwriter Keri Latimer.
Keri Latimer is one of the four members of the Winnipeg folk rock band “Nathan” Known for their haunting harmonies and beautifully written songs that really harness the essence of the prairies. Keri received first place in Manitoba for the National Songwriting Competition before sweeping to success with Nathan’s remarkable album Jimson Weed. Since 2004 they have won 6 Canadian music awards including Roots and Traditional Album of the year at the 2008 Junos. Latimer, is a mother, a songwriter, a singer, a guitarist and can even play the theremin. To read some of her lyrics and learn more about Nathan visit www.nathanmusic.ca

This Songwriters Workshop has 12 spots available, and is open to all ages. It doesn’t matter whether you have written a dozen songs, or not even started your first. You will work on strategies, mechanics, and even that unfinished piece with a seasoned songwriter from 10 - 3 with lunch included for only $20.
Workshop participants, and local seasoned song writers will be featured along with Keri Latimer at a coffeehouse in Timbers at Minnewasta Golf and Country Club, beginning at 7pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 with kids 12 and under free.

Songwriter Workshop Registration Form

Download the Registration form and mail to:

Back 40 Folk Festival Box 10 Darlingford, MB R0G 0L0

The Back 40 Festival is Farming out a Poster Design Opportunity!

The Back 40 Folk Festival is giving one lucky high school student a chance to see their poster design all over Southern Manitoba!!
The poster will be advertising the upcoming Songwriter Workshop and Coffeehouse featuring Winnipeg performing artist Keri Latimer.

Information you need to include:
-Back 40 Festival Presents Songwriters Workshop & Coffeehouse
-February 20, 2010 at Minnewasta Golf and Country Club
-Featuring Winnipeg Songwriter Keri Latimer from the folk rock group Nathan!
-Workshop: Only 12 spots available, runs 10am - 3pm, $20 including lunch.
-Coffeeshop: 7pm - 10pm open to anyone who would like to come watch a night of warm music featuring Keri Latimer
-Tickets at the door for $10, 12 and under free
-Register online at www.back40folkfest.com
-The poster must also include our logo and your signature in some way shape or form.

If your poster design is selected you will be awarded with 2 tickets to the upcoming coffeehouse along with 2 passes to the Back 40 Festival on June 6th in the Morden Park Bowl!
Deadline for poster design entries is January 27th

Poster Design Contest Entry Form

Download the Registration form and mail to:

Back 40 Folk Festival Box 10 Darlingford, MB R0G 0L0

Back 40 Presents:

That 60's Show

April 17th, 2010

Kenmore Theatre, Morden MB

Back 40 Presents:

The Back 40 Folk Festival

June 6th, 2010

Morden Park Bowl

The Back Forty Booth is in the large tent located at Center of Park Bowl. The Booth is used for coverage in case of rain (Heaven Forbid!).

It's also the information area for CD sales, Raffle sales, and Lost & Found. First Aid is provided by our Morden Fire Department Volunteers.