Mission Statement

The Bluegrass Music Association of Canada is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Bluegrass and Old-time music throughout Canada.

 

BMAC Goals

To support individuals, groups and organizations involved in bluegrass and old-time music.

To provide leadership and promote education among fans, bands, and artists.

Our specific goals:

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  1. The establishment of bluegrass categories in the Juno Awards
  2. Lobbying with other musical genres for changes in US laws to allow easier access to the US by Canadian musicians.
  3. Establishing a national bluegrass awards program not in conflict with any regional awards programs.
  4. Encouraging and helping Canadian bands to showcase at IBMA or SPBMA.
  5. Supporting Canadian bands efforts to perform in other parts of the country.
  6. Seeking grant funding to achieve these goals.

 

BMAC Volunteers

We thank and recognize the following people who give generously of their time and abilities to help us continue the work of the Bluegrass Music Association of Canada.

 

Board of Directors

Position Name Phone Email
President Murray Hale 705-848-112 murrayghale@gmail.com
Vice-President Eric Holt ericholt@telus.net
Secretary / Treasurer Dave Featherstone treasurer@bluegrasscanada.org
Membership Mike Higgins 905 567 4708 membership@bluegrasscanada.org
Magazine Editor Mike Higgins 905 567 4708 editor@bluegrasscanada.org
Advertising Mike Higgins 905 567 4708 advertising@bluegrasscanada.org
Assistant Treasurer Denis LePage 905 933 0541 webmaster@gmail.com
Webmaster Denis LePage 905 933 0541 webmaster@bluegrasscanada.org
Director - Hall of Fame Dave Jack halloffame@bluegrasscanada.org
Director Wilson Moore jwmoore@ns.sympatico.ca
Social Media Carol Boyer carol.boyer@thepickshoppe.com
Director Linda Thorburn lindabanjo@hotmail.com

 

Magazine Contributors

Position Name Phone Email
Alberta region Rhonda Shippy 403-688-1111 getouttheretoo@gmail.com
Editor Mike Higgins 905 567 4708 mj10@sympatico.ca
CD Reviewer Pat Moore 613-794-6301 patmooremusic@gmail.com
Eastern Ontario DAVID PORTER 613-282-1149 porterd46@hotmail.com
Design and Layout Gidget Lowther 250-228-0162 gidgetlowther@gmail.com
All Things Dobro Pascal Richard 450-936-4167 pascal_rich@hotmail.com
All Things Banjo Denis LePage 905 933 0541 dlepage99@gmail.com
All Things Mandolin Emory Lester emorylester@outlook.com
Contributor Leanne Swantko 519-993-5775 swantko@rogers.com
East Coast Contributor Karen DeCoste 902-220-5351 kardecoste@gmail.com
West Coast Bluegrass Linda Thorburn lindabanjo@hotmail.com
Contributor Gloria Hansen 705-690-2771 glowin@persona.ca

 

CD Reviewers

Position Name Phone Email
Reviewer Pat Moore 613-794-6301 patmoore@patmoore.net