BLUEGRASS CANADA I The official magazine of the Bluegrass Music Association of Canada Www.bluegrasscanada.ca WOODSMOKE BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE-"Part of the fun of Woodsmoke was the jam-feel with mix & match band arrangements. In this photo from left to right are veteran fiddler Peter Dawson (hidden), Gilles Leclerc (Dusty Drifters), Darwin Thom (organizer and Woodsmoke house band), Nancy McGuire (Woodsmoke house band), Sherry Philp (Concession 23), and veteran banjo man Peter McGuire (Woodsmoke house band)" . See Article on Page 9 Written by Dave Porter Volume 6 Issue 2 May 2012 Festivals Issue WHAT"S INSIDE Editor's Message-Pg 2 President's Message-Pg 3 2012 Festivals Listing-Pages 4-8 Feature Article-Woodsmoke Jamboree-- Pg 9 Joe Val bluegrass Festival Pg 10 Earl Scruggs Breakdown-Pg 11 Peer Review- Pgs. 12 & 13 The Western Perspective-Pg 14 Tim's CD Reviews-Pg 17 Music Biz Article Page 19 Bluegrass in Ottawa, Past & Present-Pgs. 22 & 23 Maritime Notes Pg 25 Organizational Memberships -Pgs. 27 & 28 Just A Bluegrass Wife-Pgs. 30& 31 Advertising Pages-various pages Editor's Message - Leann Chadbourn President Denis Chadbourn 705-776-7754 Vice-president Dave Porter Secretary Leann Chadbourn 705-776-7754 Treasurer Roland Aucoin 905-635-1818 Directors at Large Gord deVries 519-668-0418 Donald Tarte 877 -876-3369 Bill Blance 905-451-9077 Murray Hale 705-474-2217 Barb Duncan Tasha Heart Wilson Moore 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 re- member, you can have your event posted for free at WWW.BLUEGRASSCANADA.CA Anyone willing to submit an article, please contact me at lschadbourn@gmail.com. For advertising rates please check out our website or con- most of us have full time jobs. Constructive criticism is wel- tact me via email. come, however, please be kind. Festival Issue-Let the fun begin! We have included in this issue a listing of all festivals that we were advised of. Please note, this years listing is from coast to coast. If any festival dates are missing please let us know for next year. A reminder that we are all volunteers on this board and Again we have newcomers submitting articles and I would like to welcome Dave Porter and Darcy Whiteside. As the organization grows so too does the information and articles. Page 2 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Hot Topics BMAC has taken its share of criticism in the past. for not being an exclusively Canadian entity .. .for not doing feature artices on Canadian bands only ... and for not listing festivals that are exclusively within the confines of our borders. While a strictly Canadian content format might indeed be a patriotic idea in theory, in reality, it does not reflect the true geo-socio-eco- political climate of this country. In short. it's just not Canadian to be so Canadian. Ask yourself : Can we deny our musical heritage because of borders? The truth is. we cannot. lnflunces from the regions of Appalachia and Kentucky .. . have shaped us, in the same way that music from Africa and Ireland influence them . Instruments and songs were carried to America. wi th slaves and immigrants. Over time, these songs travelled with minstrels to different regions of north america . Those travelling musicians all put their own personal touches on the music they carried. What we as Canadians have now, is our very own adaptation and variation of a global bluegrass heritage. The world is indeed a relatively small place. and Canada now produces many world-class bluegrass acts. These acts need to be marketed. not just here at home, but around the globe. But we also need to emabrace and encourage international acts to come to Canada. The fact is, the international bluegrass community has embraced Canadian acts . The IBMA and the ESMA. for examples . have been inviting and welcoming Canadian bands to perform showcases at the annual World of Bluegrass conference. In all fairness and diplomacy, a quid-pro-quo (you do for me, I do for you ) approach is essential. to maintain a healthy, mutually beneficial relationship. For us to create marketing opportunities at home and abroad . BMAC must be seen as both an international, and a national organization . from both within and without. Why? Firstly, because our mission is to preserve and promote canadian bluegrass ... which means serving the bluegrass community at large. And secondly, because we are cognizant of the fact that music is an industry . The money generated from a tour or a festival is vitally im portant. not just to the organizer. but to the local economy at large. The spin-off effect. (for example, sale of food, gas, etc. ) all contribute to any economy. To a greater extent, the same holds true for bands that come here to tour in Canada. Just as we want our fine bands to be hired for gigs abroad. (while proudly sporting the maple leaf). we also want bands from other countries to come here, to tour. play and experince, and spend. It is vital for BMAC to promote and market Canada abroad. as a go-to destination . where all artists are welcome. Can-Am festivals : There are numerous festivals that are held in border towns, or in close proximity to the Canada-US border. There has always been an ebb and flow of traffic between the two countries for music and sporting events. This interaction is a contributing factor to the success of border-proximate events. Should people not cross that invisible line to hear great music? Are not borders just lines drawn on a map? DO radio waves respect borders? Yeh . okay, we've all heard the horror stories about how it has been a nightmare for some bands to cross those so called imaginary lines to play. .. Just remember. every line has two sides. that are virtually the same. Given that we do not live in a bubble. and that we are not insul ated from outside forces or global events. we thus recognize the practical importance of listing festivals and bands from both inside and outside the confines of our borders. Despite the heat we may take for it, these are matters that affect the very heart of our music. For example, who among us. has not been profoundly touched by the life. death . and legacy, of banjo legend Earl Scruggs? As Canadians . we are inclusive by nature ... and exclusive to our own detriment. Speaking of inclusive ... Here in Canuckistan . BMAC representation continues to grow. Our invitation for regional representation has taken us far west to the foothills of Alberta . I would like to welcome our newest asset, Darcy Whiteside, to our growing list of regional representatives. Darcy came to us thru magic of Facebook. Our Facebook manager. Tasha Hart, has done a marvellous job getting this essential social media tool up and running. Thanks Tasha. Note : As of the writing of this message, we have solid prospects in British Columbia. which would complete the network of links across this great nation. Some of you have questioned , why you need to be BMAC members, if events can just as easily be posted on Facebook. Simple. BMAC is bluegrass central! Facebook is only one tool available to you in your toolbox. BMAC offers so much more than just band and event listings. We have been working hard for you . from day one, to create more opportunities for bluegrass to be heard . To create a network of contacts. to make it easier to tour other regions ... and other countries. This is a non-profit, volunteer organization, dedicated to serving you , the bluegrass community of Canada at large. Please support the organization. that supports you. So , to our critics ... this was a great issue. and thanks for speaking your mind. We are open to constructive suggestions . The crew of the good-ship BMAC is listening. We will discuss meritous ideas , and decide collectively, the direction this vessel will sail. As the captain, I undertake to do my best to keep it off the rocks. and stay the course . For those who do not agree with our course or destination. please feel free to participate in the process. But instead of shouting at us from the dock ... come aboard and grab an oar. Change is best effectuated from within. Warm regards to all. Page 3 2012 FESTIVALS MAY 19- MAY 21 BIRDTAIL VALLEY PASTURE PICKIN' WEEKEND BIRTLE, MB Ken Harman 204-842-3853 or 204-284-3602 Email k97t@mts.net MAY 26 -27 APPLE BLOSSOM TYME FESTIVAL COLBORNE, ON-CONTACT: 905-355-2821 MAY 25-27 PORT GEORGE CAMP OUT PORT GEORGE, NS CONTACT: 902847-0581 JUNE 1-3 FROLIC de Ste-Anne (BLUEGRASS & ACADIAN STE-ANNE de KENT, N.B.-CONTACT 506-743-6953 JUNE 8-10 QUINTE ISLE BLUEGRASS CELEBRATION QUINTE ISLE, ON- CONTACT: Melissa Sherman or Doug DeBoer Melissa@hardryde.ca 613-392-2412 JUNE 8 -10 BLUEGRASS IN THE COUNTRY PROVIDENCE BAY FAIRGROUNDS-MANITOULIN ISLAND brotherjohn@manitoulin.net Phone: 705-368-1419 JUNE 8-10 KLUANE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, WHITEHORSE , YUKON, CONTACT: festival@yukonbluegrass.com JUNE 14-17 BLISTERED FINGERS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL LITCHFIELD, MAINE CONTACT: 207-873-6539 JUNE 15- 17 TOTTENHAM BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL TOTTENHAM CONSERVATION AREA CONTACT: PETER DEVEAU 613-965-0890 OR 1-888-886-4566 Www. tottenhambluegrass.ca PAGE 4 JUNE 15-17 CANADIAN ROCKIES BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL www.davidthompsonresort.com/specialevents.htm CLINE RIVER, ALBERT A JUNE 15-17 GALOP FESTIVAL IROQUOIS, ONTARIO CONTACT: 613-652-4679 lnfo@bluegrassconnection.ca JUNE 17-19 BRANDON, MB WESTMAN JAMS GRAND VALLEY CAMPOUT GRAND VALLEY PARK-9 KM west of Brandon Contact: 204-752-2153 Email-brenda@westmanjams .ca JUNE 15-17 STEWIAKE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL STEWIACKE , N.S. 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CONTACT: 902-366-2325 2012 FESTIVALS JUNE 22-24, SYDNEY, MANITOBA-SHADY OAKS CAMPGROUND PHONE: 204-466-2777 or Email: shadyoaks@rvcampingmanitoba.com JUNE 29-30 SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO FIDDLE & STEPDANCE COMPETITION-TAVISTOCK ARENA, TAVISTOCK, ON CONTACT: MARIANNE HUITEMA 519-271-6115 JUNE 29 TO JULY 1 DORCHESTER BLUEGRASS CANADA DAY CAMPOUT,DORCHESTER,ON CONTACT: WES LOWE@ 519-535-8967 OR wlowe@sympatico.ca JUNE 29 TO JULY 1 PEI BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, ROLLO BAY, PEI CONT ACT : 902-566-2641 JUNE 29 -JULY 1, LIGHTHOUSE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL QUALICUM BAY, B.C.-CONTACT: www.lighthousebluegrass.com JULY 6-8 SHERBORRK VILLAGE FIDDLE CAMP, SHERBROOK, N.S. 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CONTACT: 506-858-8747 SEPTEMBER 6-9, CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CONTACT: 416-947-1331 CONTACT: Brandi Mills at 416-947-1331 x 211 Email-country@ccma.org SEPTEMBER 14-16, UPPER CANADA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL ; MORRIS- BURG, ON CONTACT: 613-543-2201 Email: info@uppercanadacampground.com Www.uppercanadacampground.com SEPTEMBER 22-23 FRONTENAC OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP, VERONA, ON CONT ACT: 613-358-5370, www, .frontenacoldtimemusic.com SEPTEMBER 24-30, NASHVILLE, TN IBMA WORLD OF BLUEGRASS, CONATACT: 800-GET-IBMA Email: ibma@ibma.org OR www.ibma.org Page 7 2012 FESTIVALS SEPTEMBER 29 & 30, BLUEGRASS & OLDTIME JAMBOREE- ST. JOHN'S, NFLD, CONTACT: 709-364-8384 NOVEMBER 1-4 LAURIE BLUE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SUMMERSIDE, PEI CONTACT 902-436-3333 OCTOBER 11-14 ONTARIO COUNCIL FOLK FESTIVAL CONFERENCE- MISSISSAUGA, ON NOVEMBER 23-25, CENTRAL CANADIAN BLUEGRASS AWARDS HUNTSVILLE, ON-CONTACT: TONY DEBOER 705-758-9049 BGYPSY@NORTHERNBLUEGRASS.COM CONTACT: PHONE: 613-560-5997- 1-886-292-0CFF(6233), www.ocff.ca OCTOBER 20 DECEMBER 9, E.H. CLUB CHRISTMAS BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE , NINE MILE RIVER, N.S. CONTACT: 902-883-7189 EASTERN CANADA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS TRURO, N.S. CONTACT : 902-883-7189 Page 8 Moving? New address? Changing email I phone number? Please let us know. We don't want you to miss a single issue of the 'Notes' magazine (and we want to be able to contact you when renewal time comes along). Please contact: Gord DeVries membership@bluegrasscanada.ca 519-668-0418 • 1pp1ngs March 2012 A Publication of the Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association Woodsmoke Off to a Great Start ! ! using the classic 1-mike system for vocals and. one guesses. con- stant monitoring by the sound \Yizard himself. Yirtually dimi- nated the usual long delays caused by sound checks. The result \Vas non-stop music . Mixing musicians from partici- pating bands in different combi- nations gaYe the performances something of a jam fed at times . Participants seemed to agree that '--------------------" thi approach added to the upbeat There are two leYels of dining -a short -order area with a well-rnried menu and a dining room offering complete meals. The Ottawa Valley bluegrass comnrn- nity owes a big round of applause to Darwin Thom and his Yolunteer com- mittee members for the great job they did in successfully launching the Val- ley 's newest bluegrass event. The Woodsmoke Bluegrass Jamboree, held Friday evening and Saturday, March 1 & 3 at the NAY Conference Centre just east of Cormvall on County Road 2. 0Yer 160 enthusiastic participants were treated to a fast moving and highly en- tertaining program of bluegrass music. feel of the event. That mood continued ..=.;.;:i...--===-=..._...;.;:=.i• Darwin's im10Yati,·e fonnat featured a after hours as band members joined spectator in jams until 3:30 Ai\11 each night. The fare is simple but of reasonable quality and doesn ' t empty your wallet half as fast as the restaurants at Deer- hur t. The building is a maze and takes ome getting used. but familiarity will come with regular attendance. Darwin Thom seemed pleased enough with the results of year one to annmmce that there \rnuld be a econd-amrnal. \\ "ith more lead time ----------------""""' than was arnilable for this year 's hecti- - The NAV facility contain an inti- mate 250-seat theatre with great acoustic qualities. soft seat . a slop- ing floor proYing great sight-lines, no .... .-~ rain. no bugs and no outhouse . The rooms are small. but of 'Best- Westem" quality. and certainly ade- quate for the purpose. At only $16 extra ($85 vs. 569) the jtmior suites are well worth the extra charge. You _________ ....... ________ _. get nvice the space. a fridge, a sec- continuous turnover of 8 acts. each do- ing short. mostly -+-song sets. John Cameron's incomparable sound set-up ond full bathroom and, if required. a couch with a pull-out bed \\hich can be quite private from the main bedroom. cally organized ew·nt. there seems little doubt that next year 's Jamboree will sell out and perhaps feature one or nm tour- ing bands!?! Folks at the 2012 edition came from as far as Peterborough. Co- bourg. and New York State. \\'ith an 850-seat facility in the same complex. if the sound quality can be maintained. who knows how big this e,·ent could get. In addiuon to those shown abow. perfonners mduded guest fiddlers-Bob Vallee . Emily Stang & Hallllah ~hller: Conces- sion n ; Daw Nichols & Spare Change. and the Dtisty Dnfters Al Kirby of Pt>terborough won the gmtar raffle sponsor<:"d by Daw~ichols. Reprinted with permission from Dave Porter Page 9 Next >