MAIN STAGE SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 6
The NSGS
Another blast from the past is the NSGs. Standing for the Not-so-Gifted (their words not ours), the
NSGs consist of some well-known faces in our community such as Clyde Rose,
Paul Dean, Eleanor dawson and others. What they might lack in finesse they
make up in sheer fun.
Another blast from the past is the NSGs. Standing for the Not-so-Gifted (their words not ours), the
NSGs consist of some well-known faces in our community such as Clyde Rose,
Paul Dean, Eleanor dawson and others. What they might lack in finesse they
make up in sheer fun.
The Duane Andrews Quartet
Duane Andrews has received multiple awards/nominations from the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the ECMA and MusicNL and stands 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)
Duane Andrews has received multiple awards/nominations from the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the ECMA and MusicNL and stands 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)
Dave Penny
Dave ("Get out your ticket stumps!") Penny, the current SJFAC President, is a popular host of Folk Night and has developed into a fine raconteur, singer and fiddle player. As a protogé of the infamous Frank Maher, he wields the four-stop accordion with an ear-to-ear grin and considerable humour. For the past several years Dave has been amassing a fine repertoire of ballads and comical songs and many will be featured in this afternoon's performance.
Dave ("Get out your ticket stumps!") Penny, the current SJFAC President, is a popular host of Folk Night and has developed into a fine raconteur, singer and fiddle player. As a protogé of the infamous Frank Maher, he wields the four-stop accordion with an ear-to-ear grin and considerable humour. For the past several years Dave has been amassing a fine repertoire of ballads and comical songs and many will be featured in this afternoon's performance.
Tales and Tunes from Pigeon Inlet with Kelly Russell
Fiddler, multi-instrumentalist, storyteller, music & cultural events
producer and veteran of pioneering bands FIGGY DUFF, WONDERFUL GRAND BAND, THE PLANKS and THE IRISH DESCENDANTS, Kelly performs authentic Newfoundland
music of legendary fiddlers Rufus Guinchard & Emile Benoit plus the classic
Tales of Pigeon Inlet by his Dad, Ted Russell. Recipient of the Newfoundland & Labrador
Arts Council Award for Music, two NL Tourism Industry Awards, the
prestigious Marius Barbeau Award for contribution to Canadian Folklore and
the City of St. John's Legend Award. He played with FIGGY DUFF at the very
first Folk Festival in Bannerman Park. Kelly is also one of this year's Common Ground performers. (website)
Fiddler, multi-instrumentalist, storyteller, music & cultural events
producer and veteran of pioneering bands FIGGY DUFF, WONDERFUL GRAND BAND, THE PLANKS and THE IRISH DESCENDANTS, Kelly performs authentic Newfoundland
music of legendary fiddlers Rufus Guinchard & Emile Benoit plus the classic
Tales of Pigeon Inlet by his Dad, Ted Russell. Recipient of the Newfoundland & Labrador
Arts Council Award for Music, two NL Tourism Industry Awards, the
prestigious Marius Barbeau Award for contribution to Canadian Folklore and
the City of St. John's Legend Award. He played with FIGGY DUFF at the very
first Folk Festival in Bannerman Park. Kelly is also one of this year's Common Ground performers. (website)
The Forgotten Bouzouki
Formed in 1998 by members of the province's Greek community, THE FORGOTTEN BOUZOUKI is a group of nonprofessional and professional musicians who love to play Greek music and features band founder George Miminis (guitar and vocals) and his son Simon (drums), Andrew Pike (bass), Pamela Morgan (vocals, guitar, tin whistle), and Dave Panting (mandolin, baglama, vocals. The group performs for the annual Greek Cultural Evening, folk nights at the Ship Pub and various fundraisers for organizations such as the Anna Templeton Centre. They were recorded by CBC Radio's Performance Hour in 2004 and appeared at last year's festival.
Formed in 1998 by members of the province's Greek community, THE FORGOTTEN BOUZOUKI is a group of nonprofessional and professional musicians who love to play Greek music and features band founder George Miminis (guitar and vocals) and his son Simon (drums), Andrew Pike (bass), Pamela Morgan (vocals, guitar, tin whistle), and Dave Panting (mandolin, baglama, vocals. The group performs for the annual Greek Cultural Evening, folk nights at the Ship Pub and various fundraisers for organizations such as the Anna Templeton Centre. They were recorded by CBC Radio's Performance Hour in 2004 and appeared at last year's festival.
Dzolali
DZOLALI (pronounced "jo la lee") Drum and Dance Ensemble was formed by Curtis Andrews of Carbonear after he wanted to share his love and knowledge of West African music and dance. The name can be taken to mean "strike while the iron is hot" and connotes livng for the moment and taking an opportunity when it arises. DZOLALI performes the music and dance of Ghana mainly, which is well known across the world for its energy, complexity, beauty and ability to inspire smiles on all those involved... audience and performers alike. In total, a feast for the eyes, ears and spirit!
DZOLALI (pronounced "jo la lee") Drum and Dance Ensemble was formed by Curtis Andrews of Carbonear after he wanted to share his love and knowledge of West African music and dance. The name can be taken to mean "strike while the iron is hot" and connotes livng for the moment and taking an opportunity when it arises. DZOLALI performes the music and dance of Ghana mainly, which is well known across the world for its energy, complexity, beauty and ability to inspire smiles on all those involved... audience and performers alike. In total, a feast for the eyes, ears and spirit!
Crooked Stovepipe
CROOKED STOVEPIPE has been playing bluegrass and traditional music around Newfoundland since 1973 and on the mainland at the Nova Scotia Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival and at the Blueberry Bluegrass Festival in Stony Plain, Alberta. They are also playing this summer at the Evangeline Bluegrass Festival in P.E.I. Their third and most recent album, Just in Case, was the East Coast Music Awards pick as 2006 Bluegrass Recording of the Year. Members of the band include Rex Yetman (mandolin), Dave Rowe (double bass), Patrick Moran (fiddle) of THE PUNTERS and EIGHT TRACK FAVOURITES), Neil Rosenberg (banjo) and Ted Rowe (guitar). (website)
CROOKED STOVEPIPE has been playing bluegrass and traditional music around Newfoundland since 1973 and on the mainland at the Nova Scotia Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival and at the Blueberry Bluegrass Festival in Stony Plain, Alberta. They are also playing this summer at the Evangeline Bluegrass Festival in P.E.I. Their third and most recent album, Just in Case, was the East Coast Music Awards pick as 2006 Bluegrass Recording of the Year. Members of the band include Rex Yetman (mandolin), Dave Rowe (double bass), Patrick Moran (fiddle) of THE PUNTERS and EIGHT TRACK FAVOURITES), Neil Rosenberg (banjo) and Ted Rowe (guitar). (website)