MAIN STAGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 7
The Forgotten Bouzouki
THE FORGOTTEN BOUZOUKI is a group of nonprofessional and professional musicians who love to play Greek music, traditional, folk and contemporary and features band founder George Miminis (guitar and vocals) and his son Simon (drums), Andrew Pike (bass), Pamela Morgan (vocals, guitar, tin whistle), Dave Panting (mandolin, baglama, vocals), and Graham Wells (accordion, tin whistle). The group performs annually for the Greek Cultural Evening organized by the Greek community of Newfoundland and Labrador, folk nights at the Ship Pub and various fundraisers for organizations such as the Anna Templeton Centre. Last October their show at the LSPU Hall was recorded by CBC Radio's Performance Hour.
THE FORGOTTEN BOUZOUKI is a group of nonprofessional and professional musicians who love to play Greek music, traditional, folk and contemporary and features band founder George Miminis (guitar and vocals) and his son Simon (drums), Andrew Pike (bass), Pamela Morgan (vocals, guitar, tin whistle), Dave Panting (mandolin, baglama, vocals), and Graham Wells (accordion, tin whistle). The group performs annually for the Greek Cultural Evening organized by the Greek community of Newfoundland and Labrador, folk nights at the Ship Pub and various fundraisers for organizations such as the Anna Templeton Centre. Last October their show at the LSPU Hall was recorded by CBC Radio's Performance Hour.
Penneyfolk Dancers
SJFAC Lifetime achievement award winner (2002), Ruth Matthews, organized the PENNEY FOLK DANCERS in 1981 to preserve the traditional dances and the old set-dances done in schools and church halls of the outports. With 32 dancers, ranging in age from ten to twenty-plus, this group is one of the star attractions at folk festivals in Newfoundland, the Maritimes and Quebec. Their repertoire includes: The Traditional Square Set; The Lancers; Kitty's Rambles; Six-handed Reel; Eight-handed Reel; Running The Goat, and many more. Accordion player Edward Corcoran of Mortier has been with the group since its formation and never fails to get toes tapping.
SJFAC Lifetime achievement award winner (2002), Ruth Matthews, organized the PENNEY FOLK DANCERS in 1981 to preserve the traditional dances and the old set-dances done in schools and church halls of the outports. With 32 dancers, ranging in age from ten to twenty-plus, this group is one of the star attractions at folk festivals in Newfoundland, the Maritimes and Quebec. Their repertoire includes: The Traditional Square Set; The Lancers; Kitty's Rambles; Six-handed Reel; Eight-handed Reel; Running The Goat, and many more. Accordion player Edward Corcoran of Mortier has been with the group since its formation and never fails to get toes tapping. Harps of the Hills
Gayle Tapper and Fiona Rutherford are both local harpists and past Folk Festival performers who just love to bring their beautiful intruments to audiences to enjoy. Gayle (Newfoundland Symphony, ART STOYLES BAND) has released a wonderful CD of traditional music from around the world (Here the Tides Flow) and plays classical, Paraguayan, Celtic and electric harps. Formerly a student of Gayles, Fiona now explores new collaborations and venues with her Celtic harp.
Gayle Tapper and Fiona Rutherford are both local harpists and past Folk Festival performers who just love to bring their beautiful intruments to audiences to enjoy. Gayle (Newfoundland Symphony, ART STOYLES BAND) has released a wonderful CD of traditional music from around the world (Here the Tides Flow) and plays classical, Paraguayan, Celtic and electric harps. Formerly a student of Gayles, Fiona now explores new collaborations and venues with her Celtic harp.
Art Stoyles & Bob Rutherford
Art (FIGGY DUFF, 2004 Stomping Tom Connors Award recipient) is widely recognized as one of the finest and most innovative button accordion players in the province. With Bob holding the melody, Art is freed to harmonise and counterpoint, producing a unique sound. Having played together for 13 years (BANNERMAN PARK BAND, ART STOYLES BAND), they are able to anticipate each others every move making their performances tight and exciting. Their repertoire includes traditional Newfoundland, English, Morris and Celtic folk tunes, tunes learnt by Art from the Portuguese sailors of the White Fleet, and Art's own compositions. Art and Bob have an additional claim to fame - they both appeared in the one and only Naked Accordion Players Calendar (2004).
They really are that nice that they will give you the shirt off their backs.
Art (FIGGY DUFF, 2004 Stomping Tom Connors Award recipient) is widely recognized as one of the finest and most innovative button accordion players in the province. With Bob holding the melody, Art is freed to harmonise and counterpoint, producing a unique sound. Having played together for 13 years (BANNERMAN PARK BAND, ART STOYLES BAND), they are able to anticipate each others every move making their performances tight and exciting. Their repertoire includes traditional Newfoundland, English, Morris and Celtic folk tunes, tunes learnt by Art from the Portuguese sailors of the White Fleet, and Art's own compositions. Art and Bob have an additional claim to fame - they both appeared in the one and only Naked Accordion Players Calendar (2004).
They really are that nice that they will give you the shirt off their backs. Fiddle Session
Daniel Payne of Cow Head, Matilda Murdoch of New Brunswick, Roy Johnstone of PEI and Greg Walsh from Bay de Verde demonstrate various fiddle styles, compare notes and have a few laughs besides in this annual string session.
Daniel Payne of Cow Head, Matilda Murdoch of New Brunswick, Roy Johnstone of PEI and Greg Walsh from Bay de Verde demonstrate various fiddle styles, compare notes and have a few laughs besides in this annual string session. Randy Smith
Randy Smith has been reciting stories and yarns at Folk Night at The Ship Pub and at this festival for several years now. He enjoys traditional Newfoundland folklore and relating stories both true and with the truth stretched a bit. He recounts some of the more famous pieces as well as those which he has composed himself. It's anyone's guess which story will be heard this afternoon, but undoubtedly, it will involve a boat and some sleeveen getting his comeuppance.
Randy Smith has been reciting stories and yarns at Folk Night at The Ship Pub and at this festival for several years now. He enjoys traditional Newfoundland folklore and relating stories both true and with the truth stretched a bit. He recounts some of the more famous pieces as well as those which he has composed himself. It's anyone's guess which story will be heard this afternoon, but undoubtedly, it will involve a boat and some sleeveen getting his comeuppance. Cape St. Mary's All-Stars
The All-Stars are led by Delf Hohmann (guitar, banjo, dulcimer, recorder, vocals) who plays and sings folk music in English, French, Yiddish and German. He performs regularly in Europe and in North America and has promoted environmental causes with performances with CLEARWATER on the Hudson River and Pete Seeger at Carnegie Hall and Massey Hall. Delf also coordinates the Cape St. Mary's Performance Series and is International Coordinator of the Sound Symposium. Joining Delf are Curtis Andrews and John Power (percussion), Judith Klassen (violin/viola),
Maxence Jaillet (didgeridoo) and
Duane Andrews (guitar).
The All-Stars are led by Delf Hohmann (guitar, banjo, dulcimer, recorder, vocals) who plays and sings folk music in English, French, Yiddish and German. He performs regularly in Europe and in North America and has promoted environmental causes with performances with CLEARWATER on the Hudson River and Pete Seeger at Carnegie Hall and Massey Hall. Delf also coordinates the Cape St. Mary's Performance Series and is International Coordinator of the Sound Symposium. Joining Delf are Curtis Andrews and John Power (percussion), Judith Klassen (violin/viola),
Maxence Jaillet (didgeridoo) and
Duane Andrews (guitar).
Ray Walsh Family Band
Since CBC's ALL AROUND THE CIRCLE, Ray Walsh's music has been found on TV and radio shows, numerous recordings and at frequent appearances throughout Atlantic Canada. Hailing from Bay de Verde where Ray's father and grandfather were well-known fiddle players, the five-member band performs a blend of Newfoundland/Irish/Scottish traditional music and songs and has three albums: Passing of the Years, The Music in our Lives and Work Upon The Water. In addition to Ray, the band includes his brother Gerard, son Greg (NAVIGATORS), daughter Michelle and nephew Neil Hyde.
Since CBC's ALL AROUND THE CIRCLE, Ray Walsh's music has been found on TV and radio shows, numerous recordings and at frequent appearances throughout Atlantic Canada. Hailing from Bay de Verde where Ray's father and grandfather were well-known fiddle players, the five-member band performs a blend of Newfoundland/Irish/Scottish traditional music and songs and has three albums: Passing of the Years, The Music in our Lives and Work Upon The Water. In addition to Ray, the band includes his brother Gerard, son Greg (NAVIGATORS), daughter Michelle and nephew Neil Hyde.