Owen McBride

Owen McBride (born 1941) is an Irish-born folk singer and storyteller. He has lived in Toronto since his arrival in Canada in 1963 A veteran performer, McBride was a key figure in the folk revival movement in Canada and in North American. He was a perennial favourite at the Mariposa Folk Festival, performing almost every year from1964 to the '80s and frequently in subsequent years. McBride was featured in the folk music magazine Hoot in 1966. He is an active performer in the folk music club and festival scenes, including appearances at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. In 1970 the New York Times reported his ballad performances at the Philadelphia Festival as "sentimental and boozy". He performs traditional Irish and Scottish music and is also accomplished storyteller, with appearances on CBC radio and storytelling festivals. McBride has made several commercial recordings, including one on the Philo Records (folk) label.

Discography

• Owen McBride. vocals and guitar. Philo Stereo 1005. http://www.worldcat.org/title/owen-mcbride/oclc/317796483
• McBride, O. (1992). Laweesh Rock and other songs. Indreabhán, Conamara, Éire: Cló Iar-Chonnachta.