BLUEGRASS CANADA I The official magazine of the Bluegrass Music Association of Canada www.bluegrasscanada.ca I e e e • e e e e e e e..,,e e-e ...... e e.,.e e e. e e .,_. e e e e. e e eA e e e •• e... e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e ea ea e e e e ..._. e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 8 e e e e e' • . • • • . . • • Volume 6 Issue 1 January 2012 FEATURE ARTICLE REMINGTON RYDE WINTER SERIES FEATURE BAND See Page .4 . . ~ • • • • • • . DIRECTORS WHAT''S INSIDE President Editor's Message-Pg 2 Memories of IBMA-Pg 24 Denis Chadbourn 705-776-7754 President's Message-Pg 3 Barrie Bluegrass Winter Concert Ad-Pg 25 Vice-president Feature Article-Remington Ryde-Pg 4, Backus Article- Pgs 26-28 Dave Porter 613-721-0535 Central Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards-Maritimes Report Pgs 29-31 Secretary Leann Chadbourn 705-776-7754 Pgs 5-13 Greetings From Southwestern Ontario Pg 32 Treasurer East Coast Music Awards- Pgs.14-18 Tim Osmond's CD Reviews Pg 33 Roland Aucoin 905-635-1818 Nechville Music Products-Pg 20 Advertising Rates Pg 34 Directors at Large Gord deVries 519-668-0418 Music City Ad-Pg 21 Organizational Memberships -Pg 35-36 Donald Tarte 877-876-3369 Bluegrass in the Country Ad-Pg 22 Knight's On Guard Pgs 37 & 38 Bill Blance 905-451-9077 Music Biz Article Pg 23 Just a Bluegrass Wife-Pg 39 Murray Hale 705-474-2217 Barb Duncan 705-499-7656 Editor's Message - Leann Chadbourn Happy New Year to all! This issue is going to be the largest ever. With a new column from Tim Osmond on CD Reviews; Interviews from Wilson Moore, Gord Devries, Barb Duncan, Cindy Robichaud and myself; our ongoing articles from Gary Hubbard and Diana Van Holten; an important notice to Festi- val Presenters from Jerry Switzer Memories from Murray Hale, whew!! Way to go! We really are starting to get the Bluegrass Family to share their thoughts and experiences across the nation. This should be an exciting year. I can't stress enough the importance of sending in your arti- cles and/or pictures for us to publish in the magazine. BMAC always welcomes any interesting articles or infor- mation relevant to Bluegrass from Coast to Coast to Coast. Anyone wishing to submit an article, please contact me at lschadbourn@gmail. com . PART or THE WIRTER TOUR GRAIITOWRE Page 2 I know I said this last issue, but it's worth repeating - If you have a special cause that is near and dear to your heart, send us in a photo; let us know about it. And remember, you can have your event posted for free at WWW.BLUEGRASSCANADA.CA Special thank you, to the photographers: JC Photography for providing the Photos of the 33rd Annual Central Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards. www.jcphotographyrenfrew.ca Meredith Baird for providing the Photos of the 27th Annual eastern Canada Bluegrass Music Awards. mnRCII 15-1 STII • 10 II PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Bluegrass : An All-Inclusive Vacation Happy 2012, one and all. Well it's that time of year when many people are taking flights to des- tinations in the sunny south. Slurping sasparil- las, while lazily sprawled out on deck chairs, get- ting their quota of solar-sourced vitamin D. Ad- mittedly, watching the waves roll in ... and per- haps playing a round or two of golf, does have a certain appeal. This year, however, I have opted for a different plan. I have decided to tough out the winter, get through maple syrup season, and spend my money in Canada, en- joying some world-class canadian bluegrass. Aside from the obvious benefits of shopping Ca- nadian , bluegrass is the best deal around. And fo r bluegrass enthusiasts, the possiblities are endless. From Vancouver BC to Rollo Bay PEI , and most all points in between , the music of our heritage is celebrated in true Canadian fashion. From the Abrams Brothers, to the Spinney Bro- thers, these canucks do it up right proper. From traditional , to cutting-edge original , there is something to be found in bluegrass, for each and every one of us. Bluegrass is all-inclusive. Granted, too much of a good thing can be te- dious. When I grow weary of the same ol ' same ol' , and want to change-things-up a little, I take in a folk festival or a country festival. There are many commonalities, and they usually include some component of bluegrass music .. . although, there is a greater likelihood of amplified instru- ments. Step and fiddle competitions also abound here in Canada, and it is an interesting diversion from the typical format of a bluegrass festival. Yet again , there are many similarities too, in that, like bluegrass fans, step and fiddle families oftern travel the circuit, doing competi- tions nigh every weekend. Like bluegrass, fiddle festivals also include all-night-jams. Many of the top step and fiddle competitors , move on to play in bluegrass bands. Take for example Julie Fitz- gerald, whom I used to see regularly at competi tions , when my daughters were still competing. Julie now plays for Hardryde, one of the most winningest bands ever, on the central canadian bluegrass scene. You will always find gospel as an integral part of a bluegrass festival, and inversly, you will most always hear bluegrass played at a gospel festi- val. Acapella (voices only) bluegrass gospel is my favorite of all music types. More than once have I been moved to tears by the resonating delivery of God's message in four part harmony. There is nothing more honest or more beautiful! Regardless of where you find your inspiration, it is undeniable that bluegrass has roots that conti- nue to reach back into history of other genres. It is our goal at BMAC to re-establish and cele- brate this connection, with other like-minded or- ganizations such as the OCFF and CMA. When many people hear the word bluegrass, they get a preconceived notion in their heads that is ' completely incorrect. Even Randy Bachman did bluegrass a complete injustice, while trying to reproduce it on his CBC program. It is our job at BMAC to disspell these steriotypes and set the record straight. Even if it means forgoing a trip to Cuba, where I would probably get sunburned, and likely come home with a host of parasites in my lower intestines. It is important to open peoples' eyes and ears and minds , with first hand exposure to bluegrass and its many forms. Anyone with an open mind can see ... there real- ly is something here for everyone. Bluegrass to me, is an all-inclusive vacation . Come see for yourself. Page 3 REMINGTON RYDE - Based out of Reedsville. Pennsylvania One of the hottest bands from Pennsylvania is Re- mington Ryde - Ryan Frankhouser started the band now 10 years ago in Reedsville, Pennsylva- nia. It consists of Ryan Frankhouser on Guitar and lead vocals, Danny Stewart on Mandolin, Billy Lee Cox on banjo, and Alton Acker on Bass. The bands touring schedule of more than 150 Per- formance dates for 2012 alone, has earned them the reputation of one of the busiest Bluegrass bands in North America. Ontario is lucky to have booked them for the Winter Tour. One of those tour dates includes their own festival Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival, in Reedsville, Pennsylva- nia. This festival is now in it's 6th year and will be held July 12 to 15, 2012 . The event will feature 25 dian Tour including their brand new all Gospel Project "Let it Shine". Be sure to get your copy of this great CD - I know they will be more than will- ing to autograph it! Quotable Quotes: "We love to entertain and we love what we do and it shows in every performance." says Ryan Frank- houser. From Bluegrass Legend James King - "Remington Ryde is the hottest upcoming band in bluegrass today" "In addition to great Bluegrass Musicianship, Pennsylvania's colorful Remington Ryde knows something about ENTERTAINING! A session with them evokes the fun audiences had with the likes of Don Reno and Red Smiley ... " Bill Knowlton Please join them at any one of the many stops in Ontario - 2.17.12 Waterdown Legion, Waterdown; 2.18.12 Knights of Columbus Hall, Belle River; 2.19.12 Highland Creek Legion, Scarborough; 2.20.12, the Montgomery Legion, Ottawa; 2:21.12 Kingston Christian Fellowship Church, Kingston; 2.22.12 Army & Navy Club, Barrie; 2.23.12 The Ow- en Sound Legion, Owen Sound; 2.24.12, Huntsville Legion, Huntsville; 2.25.12 Havelock Legion, Have- lock. bands including Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Please visit their website Goldwing Express, Little Roy & Lizzy Show, Hillbilly www.remingtonryde.com for more information. Gypsies, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Remington Ryde and more to be announced. The fan base for Written by: Leann Chadbourn with information this band is ever growing, most likely a result of provided by Ryan Frankhouser their progressive schedule, not to mention quality musicianship and amazing talent. With several recordings under their belt - starting with Bluegrass Kind of Man 2003, Purely Blue- grass 2005, One Step Further 2006, No Looking Back 2007 (Green Valley Records), The Ryde 2009 (Green Valley Records), Grandpa Was My Guide 2010 (Green Valley Records) they are earning the recognition that they well deserve. They will have all their merchandise available on the Cana- PAGE 4 2011 CENTRAL CANADIAN BLUEGRASS AWARDS KEN GROOMES-HONOUR ROLL INDUCTEE, s Year BANJO PLAYER Award Winner Sponsored by River Valley Bluegrass Jamboree DAN BIEMAN-DISC JOSCKEY Sponsored by The Valley Bluegrass Festival Renfrew DAN CAMPBELL-BANJO PLAYER Presented by Al Schutt. Palma Rapids Twin Festivals Page 6 RANDY MORRISON-FIDDLE PLAYER Presented by Thames Valley Bluegrass Association 2011 CCBMA CONTINUED MATT NEVEAU-BASS PLAYER The Guy Tellier Memorial Award Presented by The Waterloo Wellington Bluegrass Music Assocation MARC ROY-MANDOLIN PLAYER-The Dave Tinkoff Memorial Award. Sponsored by Valley Bluegrass Association & GUITAR PLAYER Presented by Gene Gouthro of Athlone Studios Page 7 Page 8 DOUG VAN DEN KIEBOOM-DOBRO PLAYER Presented by The Stringman, Gord & Audrey De Vries. SHERRY PHILLIP-FEMALE VOCALIST, The Lois White Me- morial Award Presented by Bill White & White Pine JIM McNULTY-MALE VOCALIST Presented by David Blokney. The Essex Kent Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association TRADITIONALLY WOUND-RECORDING Presented by Campbell's Corner Music Sales Page 9 Next >