MAIN STAGE SUNDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 6
The Flummies
THE FLUMMIES originally formed in 1978 and are a five piece group based in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Original group members Alton Best and Richard Dyson are accompanied by Tunker Campbell, Leander Baikie and Simeon Asivak. All are of Labrador Inuit decent. Their musical style is a blend of traditional accordion mixed with classic country rock music.
They have 6 albums to their credit including their 2005 release, The Flummies 25th Anniversary Album, which contains 18 songs and a DVD of the groups’ history. Watch for the bands one-hour documentary entitled, “LAB-Originals” to be aired sometime in 2006 on Bravo Television and on APTN.
THE FLUMMIES originally formed in 1978 and are a five piece group based in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Original group members Alton Best and Richard Dyson are accompanied by Tunker Campbell, Leander Baikie and Simeon Asivak. All are of Labrador Inuit decent. Their musical style is a blend of traditional accordion mixed with classic country rock music.
They have 6 albums to their credit including their 2005 release, The Flummies 25th Anniversary Album, which contains 18 songs and a DVD of the groups’ history. Watch for the bands one-hour documentary entitled, “LAB-Originals” to be aired sometime in 2006 on Bravo Television and on APTN.
Paul Pike
One of this year's Common Ground performers, Paul Pike is from the Mi'kmaq Nation and grew up in a musical family of Mi'kmaq, Irish and French ancestry. He started playing drums at age 4 and went on to learn guitar, keyboards, bass and Native American Flute. Always a singer, he played in rock bands most of his life but always had an appreciation of other musical styles. Powwow music is one of his favorites, and he enjoys traditional dancing. Currently Paul is a musician and the main composer/vocalist for the award-winning band MEDICINE DREAM. His compositions combine elements of rock with the spirit of powwow into masterpieces - heartfelt, simple and as real as possible. (website)
One of this year's Common Ground performers, Paul Pike is from the Mi'kmaq Nation and grew up in a musical family of Mi'kmaq, Irish and French ancestry. He started playing drums at age 4 and went on to learn guitar, keyboards, bass and Native American Flute. Always a singer, he played in rock bands most of his life but always had an appreciation of other musical styles. Powwow music is one of his favorites, and he enjoys traditional dancing. Currently Paul is a musician and the main composer/vocalist for the award-winning band MEDICINE DREAM. His compositions combine elements of rock with the spirit of powwow into masterpieces - heartfelt, simple and as real as possible. (website)
The Cavan Crowd
The CAVAN CROWD from Ireland, Rob Murphy, Aiofe Murray, Seamus Fay , Martin Donahoe and Seamus Creagh are also Common Ground performers. Aiofe and Seamus Fay are both ALL-IRELAND Champions in singing/liting while Martin is a prize-winning accordionist and well-regarded as a producer and
broadcaster specialising in the music of Cavan. Rob (flute) and Seamus Creagh (fiddle) are well known internationally and locally for time they spent at sessions in St. John's and for their years with TICKLE HARBOUR.
The CAVAN CROWD from Ireland, Rob Murphy, Aiofe Murray, Seamus Fay , Martin Donahoe and Seamus Creagh are also Common Ground performers. Aiofe and Seamus Fay are both ALL-IRELAND Champions in singing/liting while Martin is a prize-winning accordionist and well-regarded as a producer and
broadcaster specialising in the music of Cavan. Rob (flute) and Seamus Creagh (fiddle) are well known internationally and locally for time they spent at sessions in St. John's and for their years with TICKLE HARBOUR.
David Francey and Terry Tufts
David Francey is a singer and consumate storyteller who immediately establishes a personal rapport with his audience. His social conscience, wry humour and astute observations, combined with his poetic and openhearted songs of and for the common man, have made him a national treasure and the recipient of numerous awards including two Junos. David is accompanied by Terry Tufts, a superb award-winning singer/songwriter in his own right, avid environmentalist, and a virtuoso finger-style guitarist who is constantly sought as an instrumentalist by leading folk performers. See Common Ground for more details.
(David's website) (Terry's website)
David Francey is a singer and consumate storyteller who immediately establishes a personal rapport with his audience. His social conscience, wry humour and astute observations, combined with his poetic and openhearted songs of and for the common man, have made him a national treasure and the recipient of numerous awards including two Junos. David is accompanied by Terry Tufts, a superb award-winning singer/songwriter in his own right, avid environmentalist, and a virtuoso finger-style guitarist who is constantly sought as an instrumentalist by leading folk performers. See Common Ground for more details.
(David's website) (Terry's website)
The Fousty Toutons
THE FOUSTY TOUTONS are the world's original and perhaps only "Folkabilly" group. Combining the traditions of folk and billy music the Foustys have collectively played thousands of shows for hundreds of people worldwide. Legend has it that years ago The Foustys embarked on a worldwide quest for the perfect Touton and travelled as far away as the Goulds and other exotic locales. In doing so they furthered their knowledge of indigenous Touton cultures and the uniqe musical styles which they have combined and refined into Folkabilly music. Their music can be heard on two Avondale Music compilations. In the Palm of Your Hand features the spiritual Go Tell it on the Touton and the Home Brew 7 features My Blueberry Eyed Jane. They are: Rik Barron, Gary Taylor, David Guy, and Ed Southerby ( not pictured for reasons of national security). Folkabilly - the music of yesterday played today like there's no tomorrow. (Rik's website)
THE FOUSTY TOUTONS are the world's original and perhaps only "Folkabilly" group. Combining the traditions of folk and billy music the Foustys have collectively played thousands of shows for hundreds of people worldwide. Legend has it that years ago The Foustys embarked on a worldwide quest for the perfect Touton and travelled as far away as the Goulds and other exotic locales. In doing so they furthered their knowledge of indigenous Touton cultures and the uniqe musical styles which they have combined and refined into Folkabilly music. Their music can be heard on two Avondale Music compilations. In the Palm of Your Hand features the spiritual Go Tell it on the Touton and the Home Brew 7 features My Blueberry Eyed Jane. They are: Rik Barron, Gary Taylor, David Guy, and Ed Southerby ( not pictured for reasons of national security). Folkabilly - the music of yesterday played today like there's no tomorrow. (Rik's website)
A Crowd of Bold Sharemen
Take a pair of veteran performers (Jim Payne, Fergus O'Byrne) who have appeared at major folk festivals nationally and internationally, add Newfoundland and Labrador's most renowned flute and tin whistle player (Gerry Strong) and a fast-rising star on fiddle and accordion (Daniel Payne, ) and you've got A CROWD OF BOLD SHAREMEN. Formed in 2001, they have since performed to critical acclaim throughout Canada and internationally. Their repertoire consists of traditional and original material -virtuoso playing and strong vocals with sweet harmonies, entertaining stage banter and polished performances. "A finely honed ensemble of roaring boys .. full of zest and infectious energy." (Halifax Herald). (website)
Take a pair of veteran performers (Jim Payne, Fergus O'Byrne) who have appeared at major folk festivals nationally and internationally, add Newfoundland and Labrador's most renowned flute and tin whistle player (Gerry Strong) and a fast-rising star on fiddle and accordion (Daniel Payne, ) and you've got A CROWD OF BOLD SHAREMEN. Formed in 2001, they have since performed to critical acclaim throughout Canada and internationally. Their repertoire consists of traditional and original material -virtuoso playing and strong vocals with sweet harmonies, entertaining stage banter and polished performances. "A finely honed ensemble of roaring boys .. full of zest and infectious energy." (Halifax Herald). (website)
Sing Out The Festival
This year, we're closing the festival with an old fashioned sing-a-long featuring traditional and contemporary songs that have worked their way into the hearts of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Featuring performances by Jenny Gear and Sandy Morris; Jim Payne; THE FLUMMIES with Shirley Montague and Donna Roberts; Zak Chaulk and Alex Dinn; Greg Walsh and Fred Jorgensen; Fergus O'Byrne and Dermot O'Reilly; and David Francey.
The lyrics will be printed in our festival program booklet, and yes, we promise that we will use a large font so that those of us who are middle aged will be able to pick out the lyrics in the dark!
This year, we're closing the festival with an old fashioned sing-a-long featuring traditional and contemporary songs that have worked their way into the hearts of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Featuring performances by Jenny Gear and Sandy Morris; Jim Payne; THE FLUMMIES with Shirley Montague and Donna Roberts; Zak Chaulk and Alex Dinn; Greg Walsh and Fred Jorgensen; Fergus O'Byrne and Dermot O'Reilly; and David Francey.
The lyrics will be printed in our festival program booklet, and yes, we promise that we will use a large font so that those of us who are middle aged will be able to pick out the lyrics in the dark!