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Joined: November 2005 Posts: 4833 Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Okay, a little not-all-here as I'm listening to the dvd of Stop Making Sense. (one of 2-5 best ever live concerts ever made for movie/video) BUT, I can't think of a better reason to quit your job and spend two weekends on the road than gathering at Miles and Lisa's and then following us north. But I'm biased.  issue: #48 March/2008 Greetings! As we book more performers for Musicfest 2008 the 'shape' of this year's lineup begins to suggest a few themes. There's contemporary music, blues and world music; all of which we will tell you about in future emails. But this time - get ready for a dream line-up of Bluegrass and old-timey musicians; a never-seen-before-on Vancouver Island gathering of the masters of Bluegrass and the best of contemporary acoustic musicians! (Don't forget, by being a member of our mailing list, you will be the first to hear about who's playing Musicfest 08 and lots of other things of interest to Musicfest fans.) Sneak Peek # 1 - The Legendary Earl Scruggs with family and friends Earl Scruggs The man who invented Bluegrass banjo! In all the history of bluegrass music there are only two people, without whom bluegrass would not exist as it does today: one is Bill Monroe, the other is Earl Scruggs. In all the discussions of who was the most important, John Hartford said it best, "Here's the way I feel about it. Everybody's all worried about who invented the style and it's obvious that three-finger banjo pickers have been around a long time-maybe since 1840. But my feeling about it is that if it wasn't for Earl Scruggs, you wouldn't be worried about who invented it." The same can also be said about Monroe and perhaps others, as well. But few will doubt the importance of Earl Scruggs and his "fancy banjo". Although other musicians had played in 3-finger style before him, Scruggs built on earlier styles to develop a truly new and readily identifiable style, involving: unprecedented smoothness, syncopation, and uninterrupted flow; a large vocabulary of unique and original licks or cliches; blues and jazz phrases, evident in backup and in solos such as "Foggy Mountain Special;" and an overall coherency and polish that other stylists lacked, which readily inspired imitation by newer generations of banjo pickers. On February 10, 2008, Scruggs was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Sneak Peek # 2 - The Jerry Douglas Band returns! jerry douglas band The musician who defines modern Dobro returns to Vancouver Island Musicfest Jerry Douglas has been described as the Jimi Hendrix and the Charlie Parker of acoustic music. The New York Times has called him "dobro's matchless contemporary master." He has been nominated for twenty Grammy Awards, won nine, as well as several Grammy Acknowledgments, and countless specialized awards. Though he got his start in bluegrass, he has made an impact in fields ranging from rock'n'roll to jazz, from blues to Celtic, from mainstream country to contemporary classical. Douglas' legacy is multi-faceted with him having been a member of such bands as Alison Krauss & Union Station, the Whites, J.D. Crowe & the New South, the Country Gentlemen and Strength in Numbers. Having played on more than 1500 albums, he has defined the sounds of many diverse recordings including discs released by Garth Brooks, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Reba McEntire and the late Ray Charles to name just a few. Sneak Peak #3 - The Sparrow Quartet Sparrow Quartet Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn, Ben Sollee & Casey Driessen Form this Acoustic Supergroup! The ladies of Uncle Earl all have separate side projects that keep them hopping on their time off from being a ground-breaking old time quintet. For multi-instrumentalist Abigail Washburn, her latest side project is called the Sparrow Quartet, and features none other than bluegrass banjo legend Bela Fleck, as well as Ben Sollee (cello) and Casey Driessen (fiddle). The Sparrow Quartet toured Tibet recently, before returning to the States to play a set at the Kent State Folk Festival. Sparrow Quartet, a gathering of superlative musicians with adventure on their minds, leap boundaries and bust genres like there's no tomorrow as they spotlight tunes from the group's self-titled EP. First assembled for several U.S. government-sponsored tours of China and Tibet, the quartet explores a mixture of old-time, folk, and bluegrass numbers, as well as intriguing original compositions. A further dimension is added to the music by a recurring Chinese influence: the country's traditional music is deftly incorporated into a number of old-timey "Sino-American folk" tunes, including several showstopping numbers sung in Mandarin. Sneak Peek # 4 - The Dirk Powell Band! dirk powell The best of 'old time' comes to Musicfest 08 We told you about this one already but with this dream lineup of acoustic masters, it bears repeating... Dirk Powell has expanded on the deeply rooted sounds of his Appalachian heritage to become one of the preeminent traditional American musicians of his generation. In addition to acclaimed releases on Rounder Records, he's recorded and performed with artists such as Loretta Lynn, playing several instruments on her Grammy-winning release "Van Lear Rose," Sting, Jack White, Levon Helm, Jewel, T-Bone Burnett, Ralph Stanley, and Linda Ronstadt, among others. His ability to unite the essence of his culture with modern sensibilities has led to work with many of today's greatest film directors, including Anthony Minghella, Spike Lee, Ang Lee, Victor Nuñez, Steve James, and Edward Burns. His live performances of powerful Appalachian music with The Dirk Powell Band have inspired audiences across the globe in a wide variety of venues, including such prestigious settings as the Eastman School of Music and the Interlochen Academy. Dirk selected and arranged traditional Appalachian material for Riverdance: The Show, in which he also performed on fiddle. For the past several years, he has also enjoyed a strong collaboration with Tim O'Brien, resulting in acclaimed recordings such as "Songs From The Mountain," and performed with his Cajun group Balfa Toujours. Sneek Peak # 5 - The 'Youth' of Acoustic Music carrivicks From England to the Island... The Carrivick Sisters 18-year-old twin sisters Laura and Charlotte Carrivick hail from South Devon, England. They play a variety of bluegrass instruments (mainly guitar, mandolin, dobro and fiddle) with vocal harmonies and are both songwriters. Their musical interests have varied considerably through the years meaning that elements from a variety of genres are brought into their music. "I am very impressed by The Carrivick Sisters, one of the best young duos I've heard. The girls sing and play as one and their work is characterised by great musicality. They are not only very talented instrumentalists and singers but they write really good songs as well." - Ralph McTell bachand Qristina and Quinn Bachand This young brother and sister duo have been receiving rave reviews from audiences all the way from Vancouver Island to Cape Breton Island! Born and raised in Victoria, B.C. Qristina and Quinn Bachand come from a family with a strong musical heritage that has deep roots in France & Northern Spain. Seventeen year old Qristina is a solid & versatile fiddler with an expressive style that is smooth & clean, yet rooted in tradition. Blessed with an acute ear and an intense sense of rhythm, 11 year old Quinn is rapidly establishing himself as a gifted guitar accompanist. Qristina & Quinn consistently deliver a spirited performance that features their enthusiasm and love of Celtic music. Their repertoire includes a wide range of Celtic music including Irish, Scottish, French, Cape Breton, Old-Time & Appalachian! Individually, they are exceptional instrumentalists, together they bring the fiddle tunes to life! Watch for more announcements of young performers playing at Vancouver Island Musicfest to come soon... http://www.islandmusicfest.com/2008_performers.html | ||
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