2012 show program

Uupcoming Performances for 2012

Nov 16--Quartete a Tete

Dec 14--Black Gardenia

Jan 18--Brett Peterson

Feb 15--Hereafter

Mar 15-- Pearl

April 12--Harmony Mountain Singers

May 10--John Lyon, Antonia and Mary

June 21--songwriters night with Bob Stark and others TBA

Past Performances

 

 

Along for the Ride

“Alongfor the Ride is a 5 piece swing ensemble that came together after thefirst BC Swing Camp in 2000. They feature Helen Hansen on lead vocals,Ken Hatch on guitar and trumpet, Kathy Francis on clarinet and vocals,and the solid rhythm section of Gary Manzer on guitar and vocals andLinda Manzer on up right bass and vocals. As Ken now lives on DenmanIsland and Gary and Linda are soon moving to Hornby, they are callingthis their "Bye for Now" concert. This talented and fun band performsswing standards with a few surprises thrown in. You won't want to miss this!”










Deep Cove’s own superb singer, guitarist and harmonica master, with David Sinclair. Blues, country blues and original songs and tunes. Keith Bennett and David Sinclair







The Honey Flowers

Betty Berda and Shelley Stevens mix vocals with banjo and harmonica to create original music inspired by the likes of Kasey Chambers, Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris.




Highrise Lonesome


Sweet bluegrass harmonies and moving original tunes and songs. With Sue Malcolm, Vic Smith, Don Fraser, Stu MacDonald and Jay Buckwald







Joe Charron


Sound clips: http://www.myspace.com/joecharron/music



in the Muskoka region of , just north of . His working class rural upbringing has left him with a deep and abiding respect for this and it's people, aboriginals and immigrants alike. His singing career began at an early age when he won a music festival award at the tender age of five. Writing was quick to follow; at first, poetry in his teens and then songwriting as he approached his twentieth birthday. has a voracious appetite when it comes to music appreciation and his eclectic background of At times a pawnbroker, jeweler, carpenter and heavy equipment operator, has worked his way across this great land from the to the and now resides on thee West Coast of Canada. His vast inventory of songs ensure a long future in songwriting and entertainment.

Joe was raised the eldest of eight children OntarioCanadaTorontoJoe influences include country, blues, folk and gospel... JoeCanadian ShieldPacific Rim


came out of the chute with and what's happened since then is nothing short of amazing, but not surprising after heard him open for at the Cowichan Theater. Sometimes you don't really know about an entertainer until you see them in front of a crowd, that's where it all comes together and come together it did. Now I know what all the fuss is about... and has already attracted the attention of publishers, producers and the music industry in general and is continuing to build a loyal following who relate to his music and poignant lyrics. Anyone who has seen him perform can testify to his energy and passion...

In 1994Joe"Train Wreck On The Dance Floor" "Valdy" Joe is a prolific songwriter


again recording his second CD a dozen or so recently completed songs planned for summer release... I've heard many new songs in my time but I have to tell you, these songs are filled with intelligent and challenging musical lyrics and I know they will find appreciative ears. Keep an eye out for with his guitar case filled with his songs, he will undoubtedly be passing through your town real soon, he is a Canadian treasure.

Joe is back in the studio"Born In Winter",Joe.http://www.aprilroad.com/pages/?p=3644





Lynn Canyon Band



is a folk/roots music band with 4 members: Lesley Branton – vocals, Paul Coulter-Brown – mandolin / vocals, Bob McMillin – stand-up bass / vocals, Bill Mullaly – guitar / vocalsLynn Canyon Band
The Band has built up a diverse repertoire of material influenced by Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, The Dillards, Grateful Dead, John Reischman, John Prine, The Beatles, Ian & Sylvia, Joel Plaskett, Rani Arbo, etc. Great guitar work is complemented by the driving rhythm of the mandolin and bass. The Band is particularly noted for its effective harmonies and has played feature gigs at folk clubs, the 2010 Winter Olympics, Cancer Foundation fund raising benefits, Parks & Recreation events and private parties.
For some video footage of the Band taken by friends, go to: www.lynncanyonband.com





Keith Sinclair Trio








Black Gardenia






Black Gardenia ~ London Jazz meets Americana
Plays a mix of Jazz, Ol' Country & Blues

Daphne Roubini sings and plays the Ukulele and Andrew Smith jazzes up an Old Gibson Guitar ~ their simple, fresh interpretations of classics from the Jazz, Country, Folk & Blues catalogues of the 30s,40s & 50s, will leave you mesmerized and wanting just one more.

"evocative vocalist, Daphne Roubini, who sounds at once retro (think Billie Holiday and Madeleine Peyroux) and yet cheekily modern and on trend.”
Georgia Mancio (Multi Award winning London Jazz singer)

And their website: www.blackgardenia.ca






The Willy Blizzard



Willy Blizzard


John Hough who was lead vocalist/guitarist for the Vancouver based folk band

website has the tune Santa Fe Train from their In From the Cold album - . Three singer/songwriters from the west coast who write original music, presenting superb vocal harmonies against the warmth of acoustic instruments. In the end though, it’s about the lyrics. Fronted by Under The Moss.

“An excellent roots trio with superb vocal harmonies” -- L.A. Beat
“Truly gorgeous Canadiana” -- Penguin Eggs



The Willy Blizzardhttp://www.willyblizzard.com/And here's a quote from the website:"He has the smoothest baritone West of the Rockies… the most distinctive voice I've heard this side of Stan Rogers"- John Leeder, Canadian Folk Music Bulletin



They are three-quarters of what used to be a bluegrass band and now without a banjo in the line-up their repetoire includes much less bluegrass and much more blues, some jazz and many origional compositions.Kitty King, Dave Lindstone and Rob Mcgregor have played music togeather for about 30 years. They present their eclectic musical tastes on acoustic bass, guitar and mandolin, and all three sing.






Little Mountain Trio

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