MAIN STAGE FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 5
St. John's Aboriginal Drumming and Dance Group
In February 2002 the Four Winds Aboriginal Youth Centre started a drumming and dancing group with 11 members - 2 male drummers, 4 female drummers and 5 female dancers. With their teacher Victor Muise Jr. they have learned many dances and songs of the Mi'kmaq. They have done presentations for the Taxation centre, the sunrise ceremony on National Aboriginal Day (June 21) and for the opening of the Aboriginal Centre for Native and Northern Education at the Faculty of Education, Memorial University. (website)
In February 2002 the Four Winds Aboriginal Youth Centre started a drumming and dancing group with 11 members - 2 male drummers, 4 female drummers and 5 female dancers. With their teacher Victor Muise Jr. they have learned many dances and songs of the Mi'kmaq. They have done presentations for the Taxation centre, the sunrise ceremony on National Aboriginal Day (June 21) and for the opening of the Aboriginal Centre for Native and Northern Education at the Faculty of Education, Memorial University. (website)
Vince & Glen Collins & Rick West
Vince Collins learned tunes from his parents in the parlour and is well known as an accordion player at numerous parties in communities around St. Anne's, Placentia Bay. He bought his first accordion at O'Brien's Music Store in 1956, and played it all the way back home aboard the "The Newfoundland Express" . He is still using the same accordion to play an extensive repertoire of singles, doubles, step tunes and waltzes. In 2002, he realized a lifelong dream by recording his first CD, entitled Lifting Out the Stove, featuring many of the old Placentia Bay dance tunes, his own composition and father's favourite, Vince's Triple, and reminiscences of his days playing for dances. Vince is backed up by his son, Glen (guitar) and Rick West (bodhran). (Vince's website)
Vince Collins learned tunes from his parents in the parlour and is well known as an accordion player at numerous parties in communities around St. Anne's, Placentia Bay. He bought his first accordion at O'Brien's Music Store in 1956, and played it all the way back home aboard the "The Newfoundland Express" . He is still using the same accordion to play an extensive repertoire of singles, doubles, step tunes and waltzes. In 2002, he realized a lifelong dream by recording his first CD, entitled Lifting Out the Stove, featuring many of the old Placentia Bay dance tunes, his own composition and father's favourite, Vince's Triple, and reminiscences of his days playing for dances. Vince is backed up by his son, Glen (guitar) and Rick West (bodhran). (Vince's website)
Dermot O'Reilly
Dermot attracted a large following as a member of the wildly popular RYAN'S FANCY in the 1970s and with band members Fergus O'Byrne and Denis Ryan received the 2004 ECMA Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award. After RYAN'S FANCY disbanded in 1983, he developed an audiovisual production about art and music from the Renaissance, The Rosetta Road Show, for presentation to high school students. Through his company Piperstock Productions Ltd he has produced industrial and public service videos and a number of musical documentaries, two of which Rigs, Jigs And Songs From The Heart and Cain's Legacy are currently in distribution as videocassettes. Dermot set up a sound recording facility in 1993 to produce and release recordings by local artists and to date, 30 CDs have been produced. His own CD is due for release in the fall of 2005, and he continues to develop ideas for audio and video production. Great vocals, wonderful songs including some fine original pieces like West Country Lady, tasty guitar and a seasoned audience rapport make Dermot one of Newfoundland's most loved performers at clubs, festivals and in concert.
(website)
Dermot attracted a large following as a member of the wildly popular RYAN'S FANCY in the 1970s and with band members Fergus O'Byrne and Denis Ryan received the 2004 ECMA Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award. After RYAN'S FANCY disbanded in 1983, he developed an audiovisual production about art and music from the Renaissance, The Rosetta Road Show, for presentation to high school students. Through his company Piperstock Productions Ltd he has produced industrial and public service videos and a number of musical documentaries, two of which Rigs, Jigs And Songs From The Heart and Cain's Legacy are currently in distribution as videocassettes. Dermot set up a sound recording facility in 1993 to produce and release recordings by local artists and to date, 30 CDs have been produced. His own CD is due for release in the fall of 2005, and he continues to develop ideas for audio and video production. Great vocals, wonderful songs including some fine original pieces like West Country Lady, tasty guitar and a seasoned audience rapport make Dermot one of Newfoundland's most loved performers at clubs, festivals and in concert.
(website)
Session Crowd
This is a group of 5 musicians that met and have been
playing at traditional music sessions in St. John's for the last 8-10
years. Their set will feature a blend of instrumental and vocal
traditional music from Newfoundland and Ireland. You won't want to miss
this act which features Michelle Brophy on wooden flute and vocals, Greg
Walsh on fiddle, banjo, mandola and vocals, Allan Farrell on button
accordion, Rob Brown on uilleann pipes and Duane Andrews on guitar and
fiddle.
All are veterans of the traditional music scene and make any session in which they attend a memorable one.
This is a group of 5 musicians that met and have been
playing at traditional music sessions in St. John's for the last 8-10
years. Their set will feature a blend of instrumental and vocal
traditional music from Newfoundland and Ireland. You won't want to miss
this act which features Michelle Brophy on wooden flute and vocals, Greg
Walsh on fiddle, banjo, mandola and vocals, Allan Farrell on button
accordion, Rob Brown on uilleann pipes and Duane Andrews on guitar and
fiddle.
All are veterans of the traditional music scene and make any session in which they attend a memorable one.
Atlantic Union
ATLANTIC UNION, an acoustic music trio based in St. John's, has existed as a group since 1995 and consists of Andrew Lang (vocals, mandocello, accordion), Sally Goddard (vocals, guitar, bodhran, bass) and Dan Rubin (vocals, mandolin, bouzouki, violin, guitar). Andrew and Sally are originally from England, while Dan (who joined the group in 2003) previously made his home in British
Columbia where he recorded five earlier albums with the groups FLYING MOUNTAIN and NEW EARTH and as a solo artist. From celtic to bluegrass and
old time country, ATLANTIC UNION's eclectic musical styles are kept in
balance by a finely tuned sense of what makes a good song. ATLANTIC UNION's debut CD earned an award as Best Atlantic Ceilidh Album in 2000. Their music can be be heard to advantage on their new CD, The Whole Dance. (website)
ATLANTIC UNION, an acoustic music trio based in St. John's, has existed as a group since 1995 and consists of Andrew Lang (vocals, mandocello, accordion), Sally Goddard (vocals, guitar, bodhran, bass) and Dan Rubin (vocals, mandolin, bouzouki, violin, guitar). Andrew and Sally are originally from England, while Dan (who joined the group in 2003) previously made his home in British
Columbia where he recorded five earlier albums with the groups FLYING MOUNTAIN and NEW EARTH and as a solo artist. From celtic to bluegrass and
old time country, ATLANTIC UNION's eclectic musical styles are kept in
balance by a finely tuned sense of what makes a good song. ATLANTIC UNION's debut CD earned an award as Best Atlantic Ceilidh Album in 2000. Their music can be be heard to advantage on their new CD, The Whole Dance. (website)
Peter Narvaez Trio
Peter Narvaez (vocals, fingerstyle guitar, harmonica) has played his own brand of original acoustic blues for over 30 years. He has recorded with the RHYTHM KNIGHTS, Ersel Hickey, the HOOTCHIE KOOTCHIE JUG BUSTERS, HOMEGAS, MARTY AND THE MARGINALS, DIVIN' DUCK, GUNTHER, THE WONDERFUL GRAND BAND, POPULAR DEMAND, Scott Goudie, Denis Parker, Roger Howse, the COOKSTOWN JUKES, DOG MEAT BARBECUE, Darrell Cooper and most recently with Pamela Morgan. His latest CD, Some Good Blues, led to “Blues Artist of the Year” nominations from the MIA (2002) and the ECMA (2003) and received critical acclaim from Blues Revue. Recently he has appeared at the Northampton (Massachusetts) Blues, Brews and Barbecue Festival, the King William Fair (San Antonio), the Southcoast Blues Festival (Dunville, Ont.) and at the Atlantic Scene Fest (Ottawa). Joining Peter are Ed Sutherby (percussion) and Glen Collins (guitar). (website)
Peter Narvaez (vocals, fingerstyle guitar, harmonica) has played his own brand of original acoustic blues for over 30 years. He has recorded with the RHYTHM KNIGHTS, Ersel Hickey, the HOOTCHIE KOOTCHIE JUG BUSTERS, HOMEGAS, MARTY AND THE MARGINALS, DIVIN' DUCK, GUNTHER, THE WONDERFUL GRAND BAND, POPULAR DEMAND, Scott Goudie, Denis Parker, Roger Howse, the COOKSTOWN JUKES, DOG MEAT BARBECUE, Darrell Cooper and most recently with Pamela Morgan. His latest CD, Some Good Blues, led to “Blues Artist of the Year” nominations from the MIA (2002) and the ECMA (2003) and received critical acclaim from Blues Revue. Recently he has appeared at the Northampton (Massachusetts) Blues, Brews and Barbecue Festival, the King William Fair (San Antonio), the Southcoast Blues Festival (Dunville, Ont.) and at the Atlantic Scene Fest (Ottawa). Joining Peter are Ed Sutherby (percussion) and Glen Collins (guitar). (website)
The Duane Andrews Quartet
Supporting a variety of musicians from rising star vocalist Jenny Gear,
Afro-Newfoundland group MOPAYA, renowned bluesman Denis Parker, Irish fiddle
masters Seamus Creagh and Danette Eddy and the Chieftains to name a few, and winner of the 2005 ECMA Jazz Recording of the Year Award and the 2004 Music Industry Association of NL Instrumental Artist's award, Duane has solidified
his standing as one of Canada's premiere guitarists and accompanists. His recent CD, Duane Andrews, features a fusion of Newfoundland music with the stylings of Gypsy Jazz pioneer Django Reinhardt. Intricate, imaginative and skilled playing characterize every performance by Duane who invariably leaves audiences awed by his talent. The other members of his quartet are all terrific musicians in their own right and are Peter Boyle (trumpet), Steve Hussey (guitar) and Dave Rowe (bass). (website)
Supporting a variety of musicians from rising star vocalist Jenny Gear,
Afro-Newfoundland group MOPAYA, renowned bluesman Denis Parker, Irish fiddle
masters Seamus Creagh and Danette Eddy and the Chieftains to name a few, and winner of the 2005 ECMA Jazz Recording of the Year Award and the 2004 Music Industry Association of NL Instrumental Artist's award, Duane has solidified
his standing as one of Canada's premiere guitarists and accompanists. His recent CD, Duane Andrews, features a fusion of Newfoundland music with the stylings of Gypsy Jazz pioneer Django Reinhardt. Intricate, imaginative and skilled playing characterize every performance by Duane who invariably leaves audiences awed by his talent. The other members of his quartet are all terrific musicians in their own right and are Peter Boyle (trumpet), Steve Hussey (guitar) and Dave Rowe (bass). (website)
Sara & Kamila
Beautiful songwriting and harmonies backed up by sultry sax (Terry Stone) and rhythmic bass (Ryan Marshall) - the sisters Sara and Kamila Nasr are modern day minstrels who deliver exciting, soulful performances and provide an extensive musical repertoire developed from their life experiences. Social, environmental and emotional issues inspire their songs while their melodies have jazz, pop and blues elements melding with more traditional folk. Spine-tingling harmonies, vivid lyrical imagery and open emotional honesty are main elements of their music. They have toured across Canada twice in the past three years and have been featured at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Blue Skies Festival, Trout River Festival, Peterborough Folk Festival and the Deep Roots Festival in Wolfville. Their second CD, Chasing Fireflies, was released in 2003. (website)
Beautiful songwriting and harmonies backed up by sultry sax (Terry Stone) and rhythmic bass (Ryan Marshall) - the sisters Sara and Kamila Nasr are modern day minstrels who deliver exciting, soulful performances and provide an extensive musical repertoire developed from their life experiences. Social, environmental and emotional issues inspire their songs while their melodies have jazz, pop and blues elements melding with more traditional folk. Spine-tingling harmonies, vivid lyrical imagery and open emotional honesty are main elements of their music. They have toured across Canada twice in the past three years and have been featured at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Blue Skies Festival, Trout River Festival, Peterborough Folk Festival and the Deep Roots Festival in Wolfville. Their second CD, Chasing Fireflies, was released in 2003. (website)