The instrumental tent is an acoustic and unamplified environment that is offered
without competition from the Main Stage. The main objective of this stage is to
provide an opportunity for the audience to interact and learn with local and visiting performers in casual and intimate sessions. There is always a variety of demonstrations
of varying musical styles on a host of different instruments. Come listen, learn and enjoy!
Saturday 10:00 am
The UK Connection
This year we are celebrating 400 years of British settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador. To help mark the occasion we are exploring some of the tunes from the old world that helped shape our traditions.
With:
Martin Carthy , Eliza Carthy, Hammy Hamilton and Dave Panting.
Saturday 11:00 am
Plays Well With Others
Duets
Collaboration and sharing has been the lifeblood of exploring and expanding Newfoundland and Labrador music for 400 years. We’ve brought together some folks who like being social in their craft.
With:
Ray & Greg Walsh, Becky Tracy & Keith Murphy, Duane Andrews and Duane Cote, Gerry Strong & Daniel Payne.
Saturday noon
Squeeze Box Songs
Accordions and Vocals
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians long ago perfected the art of marrying voice and the accordion. We’ve invited some fine folks along to squeeze a few songs for us.
With:
Baxter Wareham, Fergus O' Byrne, Bob Hallett and Jim Payne.
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Sunday 10:00 am
Dueling Banjos
Everyone’s in for some mighty fine a’pickin’ and a ‘grinnin as this year we honour the Banjo all weekend long. Who better to demonstrate the nuances of the instrument that some of the best?
With:
Allan Ricketts, Old Man Luedecke, Raymond McLain, Rik Barron and Leroy Troy.
Sunday 11:00
Buttons and Reeds
They look different they sound different but Accordions, Harmonicas, and Concertina’s have more in common than you might think. These folks will tell you more.
With:
Fergus O’ Byrne and Fergus Brown-O’Byrne, Mike Stevens, Dave Penny, Daniel Payne and Jeremiah McLane.
Sunday noon
The Winds of Change
There’s beautiful music in the air as wind instruments take the stage
With:
Michelle Brophy, Gerry Strong, Hammy Hamilton and Rob Brown.
