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BMACC Notes The Bluegrass Music Association of Central Canada Newsletter—Volume 3 Issue 2—April 2009 Some photos from past festivals in Canada and the US over the past couple of years. FESTIVALS ISSUE www.bmacc.caBMACC Notes—April 2009 Page 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OBITUARY TELLIER, Guy Alphonse President – Denis Chadbourn Home: 705-776-7754 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Guy Alphonse Work: 705-474-2271 Tellier on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at his home in Cambridge, at the age of 59. Vice-president – Donald Tarte Survived by brother Norm Tellier and wife Nancy, and sisters Diane Hird and 888-876-3369 husband Tom, and Ginette Fortier and husband Lionel, all of Cambridge. Also missed by nephew Joshua Fortier. Predeceased by his parents Rene and Madeleine Secretary – Wes Lowe Tellier of Cambridge. 519-539-8967 Guy was a long-time employee of Rockwell Automation where he worked as a Treasurer – Roland Aucoin welder. He was an accomplished bluegrass bass player, and also enjoyed outdoor 905-635-1818 pursuits such as cycling and fishing. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. Directors at Large Gord deVries All of us who knew Guy and have done some pickin’ with him over the years will 519-668-0418 miss his cheerful presence. Cindy deBoer-Winterbottom 905-331-9915 Karen May 705-788-4362 ADVERTISING RATES Steve Pritchard Publicize your event, band or organization in “NOTES” or on 416-696-1241 our website. Bernie Melosh BMACC NOTES Larry Johnston 519-576-9768 Single Issue Annual Brother Brian Powley 1/8 Page (Business Card) $26.67 $ 96.01 613-374-3888 1/4 Page 33.33 119.99 1/2 Page 53.33 191.99 Full Page 80.00 288.00 Envelope stuffing is 10¢ per insert WHAT”S INSIDE WEBSITE From the President—Page 3 Open Letter—Page 4 Quarterly Annual In-Home Concerts—Page 4 100 px X 250 pixels $20.00 $ 72.00 Out Among the Stars—Pages 5/11 200 px X 250 pixels 26.67 96.00 Elliot Lake News—Page 11 400 px X 250 pixels 46.67 168.00 Birth Announcement—Page 11 Organizational Memberships – Pages 13/14 The meeting dates below are provided to allow members to make their concerns Bluegrass on the Radio—Pages 14/15 and issues known to a Board Member in advance of the meetings. Stolen Guitar—Page 15 Musicians Support ArtsCan Circle—Page 16 Festivals 2009—Pages 17/20 Board Meeting Dates—2009 From the Editor—Page 20 Annual General Meeting May 9th November 21st September 19th BMACC Notes—April 2009 Page 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT or festival listings, or are interested in joining a club, or a BMACC is Bluegrass Central monthly jam, BMACC has it! Do you need to find a radio station near you that plays bluegrass, or contact a band, or act: Only 10 percent of review an artist’s profile? BMACC’s got it! Whether you F an iceberg, is visible are looking for a retailer for that next instrument, or above the water; the other information on CD releases, reviews, or just need to 90 percent remains unseen, advertise your next event, BMACC is bluegrass central! below the water line! The Even if you just want to keep abreast of current events, benefits of your BMACC announcements, editorials, or updates on BMACCs membership are a lot like an progress,,, every thing you need starts with a BMACC iceberg. Most of what you membership. What’s more! Your membership entitles you see is only the tip of things. to vote at the annual general meetings, or to even become If you think this quarterly a member of the board, and shape the future of bluegrass publication is all you get for your annual membership in central Canada. fee, then it’s time to take a look below the surface. We want to know what’s on your mind. You may send Our mission, to preserve and promote bluegrass music, comments to us via our website, or use the contact takes on many faces. Recently, we’ve had success re- information in this publication. Should you like a soapbox integrating bluegrass music, with its close cousin, on which to address the bluegrass community at large, country music. As a result, this fall, a bluegrass show please feel free to draft an editorial-style open letter for and bluegrass award have been added to the Northern submission. The Bluegrass Music Association of Central Ontario Country Music Association’s annual award Canada will give you a voice. show, in Sault Ste. Marie. It is an opportunity that opens up a whole slew of showcases for bands in the Warm regards, north, and puts bluegrass back on the radar of country Denis Chadbourn fans. Any businessperson will tell you, that finding new markets is not an easy task. Last year, BMACC sponsored a bluegrass showcase at the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference, again, new territory. But what does that mean to those among us, who are not Here are a couple of items sent to us by reader in a band?” Please believe me when I tell you, what is George Barnett: good for bands, is good for fans! Getting more There is an excellent article on being a musician at bluegrass played, at more mainstream events, gives all http://tinyurl.com/dkbxnu of us the opportunity to enjoy more of the music we love. Plus it helps to elevate bluegrass music to the There is a movement in the US to nominate Pete Seeger status it rightfully deserves. Okay, so we’re beginning for the Nobel Peace Prize. You can get all the details at to see the big picture; but there’s more to this iceberg http://www.nobelprize4pete.org/ than meets the eye. Much, much more! Your membership helps us to maintain a web presence, where you can go to find heaps of information, that CONGRATULATIONS go out to HARD RYDE on their directly relates to you. Whether you are a fan, a band, coming appearance at BEAN BLOSSOM in June. a club, a festival host, promoter, songwriter, or anyone who believes in the historical significance of bluegrass Way to go guys!! It’s an experience that surpasses all music, then you’ve come to the right place. BMACC is others in the Bluegrass field. A bunch of Canadian fans bluegrass central! Whether you are looking for concert will be there to cheer you on. BMACC Notes—April 2009 Page 3 OPEN LETTER newcomers and youth. It validates the IN-HOME CONCERTS opinion widely held in public and in the Innisfil, ON Re: BAD TASTE & INSENSITIVITY music industry that bluegrass is a ON OUR STAGES “redneck” genre. Many of us want a new Hi Folks generation of players and appreciators My name is Peter Chitty and I'm a proud From: Derek Pert, Ontario banjo to be raised in our community. Well, I’ve member of BMACC. player (www.switchbackroad.ca) got news for us—this is driving them To: Ontario bluegrass community: away. I’ve seen youth and new bluegrass My wife and I hold concerts in our fans leave performances in disgust! home. I thought you folks should know performers, organizers, and supporters Hello, friend. Do you manage or Together, we can establish policies to that The Emory Lester Set will be here perform in a band? Are you a festival protect our stages, podiums, and public on May 3rd at 2:00 PM for a concert. organizer or a radio program producer? events from offending people and being Mike Cleveland and Flamekeeper will be Do you have influence over one person tainted with the wrong reputation. If here on July 12th for an afternoon con- involved in bluegrass, over many you’re in a band, discuss guidelines with cert (no time confirmed yet). Don Rigsby people, over the public’s your band mates. If and Midnight Call are here on Aug. 3rd perception of our you’re an event at 2:00 PM, Bryan Bowers will be here music? organizer, make a simple, on Aug. 18th to celebrate his birthday and a concert. We had him here last There is an insidious clear, and official policy that participants must year and it was amazing! The Good Bros. problem in our will be back later this year. J. P. Cormier community that must be adhere to, stating that derogatory comments was here last year and may be back in recognized, addressed, November. We had Russell Moore and and stopped in order for and humour are not welcome. Bring this up at IIIrd Tyme Out here last November. our music to grow and Maybe some of your members would have the respect it your next organization meeting. If you’re an like to attend a concert here. We have a deserves. full sound system, can seat 65 folks, and association worker, Jokes, comedy acts, and forms of develop a policy and impress your the acoustics are incredible for some expression that demean or make fun of affiliates with the importance of reason. I built this house and don't race, national or ethnic origin, colour, following it and developing their own. know why. We pass the gate to the mu- religion, gender, disability, or sexual The International Bluegrass Music sicians. This is all about the music, not orientation must no longer be Association (IBMA) has done it—now it’s profit. We serve coffee and some good- tolerated on Canadian bluegrass our turn.
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