The Bunkhouse Coffeehouse, downstairs at 612 Davie Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, was a venue for folk musicFour Strong Winds: Ian and Sylvia – John Einarson – Google Books and poetry readings in the 1960s.Dreaming in the Rain: How Vancouver Became Hollywood North by Northwest – David Spaner – Google Books"Coffeehouses". The Canadian Encyclopedia
Notable performers at the Bunkhouse included Josh White,Paul Gouldhawke, Paul. "Interview with poster artist Bob Masse", PICNIC, 1999. Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Jose Feliciano, 3's a Crowd, David Wiffen, Brent Titcomb,"3's a Crowd". Museum of Canadian Music Tom Northcott, Ann Mortifee,"Ann Mortifee". The Canadian Encyclopedia Joe Mock, the Travellers,"Musical Capitals of the World" Billboard July 24, 1965 Yeoman, and Blake Emmons, as well as impressionist Rich Little and comedian Pat Paulson.
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee recorded their 1965 album At the Bunkhouse. Having moved to Vancouver, English singer David Wiffen was invited to perform at the Bunkhouse on a live ensemble album, also in 1965."David Whiffen"/ The Canadian Encyclopedia This became the musician's first solo album, At the Bunkhouse Coffeehouse, when the other invited musicians failed to show up."Wiffen, David / Live at the Bunkhouse ". Museum of Canadian Musicallmusic Biography of David Wiffen by John Bush Gerry Berg of Yeoman said, "We were the first group to play for Les Stork at the Bunkhouse in Vancouver. Blake Emmons got his start there and played the second week after us." Gerry Berg of Yeoman, January 2005
Proprietor Les Stork operated the Bunkhouse, which served coffee and pizza but not alcohol.Fraser Union Current MembersInmagic DB/Text WebPublisher PRO: 4 recordsWhispering Pines: The Northern Roots of American Music... from Hank Snow to the Band. Jason Schneider ECW Press, July 1, 2009
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