Thanks for joining us on July 24th, 2026 for the 4th week of our Village Commons Music Series, a simultaneously live and live-broadcast show, happening on Fridays from 1 – 2:30pm on the new Pavilion stage.
Stand-in host Jemma Hicken was joined by the Awakeneers, who delivered a folk-forward set filled with stunning harmonies, jokes, and existential questions. They chatted about their new album, the challenges and delights of being in a family band, told a few tour stories, and discussed diplomacy, decision-making, and songwriting.
The Village Commons Music Series is produced by Jemma Hicken, Sean Coyote, and Bryan McKinnon. It is made possible by the Cortes Island Community Foundation, Cortes Community Radio, and FolkU.
Folk U Radio is taking old school viral every Friday at 1 p.m. and Mondays at 3 p.m./Wednesday at 6 a.m. @CKTZ89.5FM or livestreamed at cortesradio.ca. Find repeats anytime at www.folku.ca/podcasts.