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Live from the Word Barn: David Francey

By Rick Ganley

Published April 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM EDT

David Francey at the Word Barn, April 5, 2024

David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-singer-songwriter. The Toronto Star calls David one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers. He's released more than a dozen albums and won multiple Juno Awards. His open-hearted songs and wry humor are on full display in this show at the Word Barn in April 2024.

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Rick Ganley

As the host of Morning Edition, my aim is to present news and stories to New Hampshire listeners daily that inform and entertain with credibility, humility and humor.

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