BMACC Notes—January 2010 Page 1 BMACC Notes The Bluegrass Music Association of Central Canada Newsletter—Volume 4 Issue 1—January 2010 Random Photos from the Awards Show www.bmacc.ca AWARDS ISSUE Larry See how many times you can find Larry inside this issue. There’s no prize. It’s just for fun. BMACC Notes—January 2010 Page 2 ADVERTISING RATES Publicize your event, band or organization in “NOTES” or on our website. BMACC NOTES Single Issue Annual 1/8 Page (Business Card) $26.67 $ 96.01 1/4 Page 33.33 119.99 1/2 Page 53.33 191.99 Full Page 80.00 288.00 Envelope stuffing is 10¢ per insert WEBSITE Quarterly Annual 100 px X 250 pixels $20.00 $ 72.00 200 px X 250 pixels 26.67 96.00 400 px X 250 pixels 46.67 168.00 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President – Denis Chadbourn Home: 705-776-7754 Work: 705-474-2271 Vice-president – Donald Tarte 888-876-3369 Secretary – Leanne Chadbourn 705-776-7754 Treasurer – Roland Aucoin 905-635-1818 Directors at Large Gord deVries 519-668-0418 905-331-9915 Karen May 705-788-4362 Rory Gardiner Bernie Melosh Larry Johnston Cindy deBoer-Winterbottom Wes Lowe 2010 BMACC Board of Directors Larry Johnston, Roland Aucoin, Cindy deBoer-Winterbottom, Gord deVries, Bernie Melosh, Wes Lowe, Karen May, Donald Tarte, Leanne Chadbourn, Rory Gardiner, Denis Chadbourn WHAT”S INSIDE From the President—Page 3 THE AWARDS – Page 4—9 Out Among the Stars—Page 10/11 Elliot Lake News—Page 11/12 Birth of Seldom Scene—Page 14 Spirit of Kindness—Page 15 Songwriters Association of Canada—Page 17 Organizational Memberships – Page 19/21 Bluegrass on the Radio—Page 21/22 Letters—Page 23 Winter Concert Series—Page 23 BMACC Notes—January 2010 Page 3 I’d like to send a shout out to all of the friends, old and new, that I had an opportunity to meet up with again, on my annual pilgrimage to the bluegrass awards in Huntsville. This is the premier event…the Mecca of bluegrass in Central Canada… and there are no better people in the world than those who attend. You know who you are…I love you all. In my capacity as both, the President of BMACC, and a member of The C-Denny Band, I was in a constant state of “GO ” at this year’s showcase and awards! Sigh…so much bluegrass…so little time. Indeed, I even found it necessary to forego the all-night jamming forays, that I used to be an accomplice to. Well…I probably instigated one or two… There could be no better place in the world, to hold the bluegrass awards, than at the Deerhurst Resort. The efficient, courteous service, in which the staff provides, is unparalleled, and the accommodations are way, way above average. The same can be said about the organizer of the Central Canada Bluegrass Awards, Mr. Tony deBoer. Tony maintains high standards too; he is very accommodating, and is always open to suggestions. Countless hours go into bringing these awards (and concerts he organizes) to fruition…so, in recognition of Tony’s passion and dedication to bluegrass music, the first act of the new BMACC board, was to award him with a lifetime membership in BMACC. Tony, thank you for being born! I must also express my gratitude to the out-going BMACC board members Wes Lowe, Steve Pritchard, and Brother BrianPowley ...who stepped down as directors. Guys… thanks for the time and effort you selflessly dedicated to build this organization. BMACC is a volunteer board…the only reward is seeing bluegrass flourishing. In this regard, I would be remiss not to also acknowledge the returning directors, and new board members…I’m just not going to do that explicitly here, ‘cause it’ll go to A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT their heads…but there should be a photo of the new board somewhere in this issue. lol Further thanks go out to all of you, who stopped by the BMACC table to join or to renew your memberships… your support is so very critical to BMACC’s operation. Your membership fees help to publish this the newsletter, and maintain the web site. More broadly, your contributions help us to achieve the goals set out in our mission statement…to preserve and promote bluegrass. Now, for those of you who did not get an opportunity to renew your membership at Deerhurst, or just cant remember when your membership comes due for renewal, we have some good news. Gord Devries, our computer whiz, knowledgeable of all things “tech- y”…is currently implementing a program for the BMACC web site, to facilitate online applications and renewals, and will send out automatic reminders. The directional focus of the new BMACC board is to find new markets for bluegrass. This may sound simple, but exposing non-fans to bluegrass, and breaking down stereotypical barriers, is a formidable challenge. However, those of you who attended the Annual General Meeting, already know the details of the progress we are making, and the vision of the organizations future. So onward and upward we journey into the quickly approaching New Year of 2010. With diligent efforts, we will persevere, stay the course, and continue to make progress. Congratulations to all the award winners. Best of the season… wishing you health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year. Warm regards, Denis Chadbourn BMACC President BMACC Notes—January 2010 Page 4 CENTRAL CANADIAN BLUEGRASS AWARDS 2008 AWARD WINNERS DJ—Ron Moores (Ottawa) Banjo Player—D’Arcy Campbell (Hard Ryde) Fiddle Player—Tyler Beckett (Hard Ryde) Bass Player—Rick Koop (Hard Ryde) Guitar Player—Marc Roy (Hard Ryde) Mandolin Player—Will Meadows (Hard Ryde) Dobro Player—Doug Van Den Kieboom (Bluegrass Edition) Female Vocalist—Sherry Philp (Concession 23) Male Vocalist—Thom Gardiner (Northern Sons) Composer—Melissa Sherman (Hard Ryde) Promising Group—Canucky Bluegrass Boys Instrumental Group—Foggy Hogtown Boys Recording—North to Ontario (Compilation) Vocal Group—Canucky Bluegrass Boys Gospel Group—General Store Overall Group—The Foggy Hogtown Boys Entertainer—Doug de Boer (Hard Ryde) Honour Roll Vocal Group—Northern Sons BMACC Notes—January 2010 Page 5 Bluegrass DJ—Ron Moores—Ottawa Sponsor: Valley Bluegrass Festival Presented by Bob Johnston Banjo Player—D’Arcy Campbell—Hard Ryde Sponsor: Best of Bluegrass, Brian MacCarthy Presented by Eric Gibson Fiddle Player—Tyler Beckett—Hard Ryde Sponsor: Thames Valley Bluegrass Music Association Presented by Wayne Uncer Bass Player—Rich Koop—Hard Ryde Sponsor: Palmer Rapids Twin Festivals Presented by Al Schutt BMACC Notes—January 2010 Page 6 Guitar Player—Marc Roy—Hard Ryde Sponsor: Athlone Studios and Sound Presented by Gene Gouthro Mandolin Player—Will Meadows—Hard Ryde Sponsor: David Tinkhoff Memorial Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Association. Presented by Donald Tarte Dobro Player—Doug Van Den Kieboom Bluegrass Edition Sponsor: The Stringman Presented by Wayne Uncer Male Vocalist—Thom Gardiner—Northern Sons Sponsor: Essex-Kent Bluegrass & Old Time Music Assoc. Presented by David Blakney BMACC Notes—January 2010 Page 7 Female Vocalist—Sherry Philp—Concession 23 Sponsor: Lois White Memorial Award Presented by Bill White—White Pine Composer—Melissa Sherman—Hard Ryde Sponsor: Skyway Bluegrass Club Presented by Rolly Aucoin Recording—North to Ontario 2009 Gene Gouthro & Tom McCreight Sponsor: Campbell’s Corner Music Sales Presented by Dan and Shannon Campbell Instrumental Group Foggy Hogtown Boys Sponsor: Tottenham Bluegrass Festival Presented by Peter Deveau Accepted by Steve Pritchard BMACC Notes—January 2010 Page 8 Instrumental Group—Foggy Hogtown Boys Sponsor: Bluegrass Music Association of Central Canada Presented by Denis Chadbourn Accepted by Steve Pritchard Entertainer—Doug deBoer Sponsor: The Pineridge Bluegrass Club Presented by Gary Meyer Gospel Group—General Store Sponsor: Willow Park Jamboree—Presented by Marvin Laforme BMACC Notes—January 2010 Page 9 Promising Group—Canucky Bluegrass Boys Sponsor: Queen’s Bush Bluegrass Club—Presented by Gord Chapman Vocal Group—Canucky Bluegrass Boys Sponsor: Conestoga Trail Bluegrass & Gospel Festival Presented by Fran and Gerry Morgan Honour Roll Vocal Group—Northern Sons Presented by Tony DeBoer Next >