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
Membership Mike Higgins 905 567 4708 membership@bluegrasscanada.org
Secretary / Treasurer Dave Featherstone treasurer@bluegrasscanada.org
Webmaster Denis LePage 905 933 0541 webmaster@bluegrasscanada.org
Advertising Mike Higgins 905 567 4708 advertising@bluegrasscanada.org
Assistant Treasurer Denis LePage 905 933 0541 webmaster@gmail.com
Magazine Editor Mike Higgins 905 567 4708 editor@bluegrasscanada.org
Director - Hall of Fame Dave Jack halloffame@bluegrasscanada.org
Director Wilson Moore jwmoore@ns.sympatico.ca
Director Linda Thorburn lindabanjo@hotmail.com
Social Media Carol Boyer carol.boyer@thepickshoppe.com
Director - Eastern Ontario David Porter 613-282-1149 porterd46@hotmail.com
Director - Manitoba Ed Byard 204-891-8372 e.byard@uwinnipeg.ca

 

Magazine Contributors

Position Name Phone Email
Eastern Ontario David Porter 613-282-1149 porterd46@hotmail.com
Alberta region Rhonda Shippy 403-688-1111 getouttheretoo@gmail.com
CD Reviewer Pat Moore 613-794-6301 patmooremusic@gmail.com
Editor Mike Higgins 905 567 4708 mj10@sympatico.ca
Design and Layout Gidget Lowther 250-228-0162 gidgetlowther@gmail.com
Down East Region Hannah Stiff (902) 964-2430 hannah@peimandolinlessons.com
All Things Mandolin Ray Legere 506 536 1252 raylegere@eastlink.ca
West Coast Bluegrass Linda Thorburn lindabanjo@hotmail.com
All Things Dobro Pascal Richard 450-936-4167 pascal_rich@hotmail.com
All Things Banjo Denis LePage 905 933 0541 dlepage99@gmail.com
Contributor Leanne Swantko 519-993-5775 swantko@rogers.com
East Coast Contributor Karen DeCoste 902-220-5351 kardecoste@gmail.com

 

CD Reviewers

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