A MA M ULTI ---GENERATIONAL M USICAL E XPERIENCE . . .

Imagine...learning and playing with Elijah Abrams is the first cousin of The Abrams Brothers, John and James. He is the most recent your family , without interruption from addition to The Abrams Brothers Band. Eli, age 16, daily life, relaxing, enjoying beauti- is originally from Toronto, Ontario. He was ac- cepted to a well known school of the performing ful prairie and mountain views, arts in Toronto based on his talents on bass , primarily studying guitar. He has recently good people and country cooking. branched over to bluegrass and new acoustic music. Welcome to our first annual Acoustic Music Camp He now lives and tours with The Abrams Brothers at The Great Canadian Barn Dance Resort, hosted and is a welcomed addition to the group by The Abrams Brothers. Instruction will be Brandon Green is from Beckley,WV. He was the provided in guitar, , , bass, and . 2004 winner of the Vandalia Gathering (WV State) Optional performance workshops, dance lessons and banjo competition, the Roanoke Fiddlefest banjo AAACOUSTIC M USIC C AMP outdoor recreation will also be provided at this fam- Competion in 2004 and the state ily focused 3-day event. banjo championship in 2007. He has performed in HHHOSTED BYBYBY various states in the U.S. and in Canada with The Instructors: Abrams Brothers, in the southeast with the blue- Your Hosts: The Abrams Brothers: The Abrams grass band Rush Hour and also toured in Northern THE A BRAMS Brothers burst onto the music scene in 1999 at the Ireland with Josh Goforth and the New Direction. ages of 9 and 6 and haven’t looked back! This duo In addition to the banjo, Brandon plays the guitar, BBBROTHERS and band offer an impressive performance. Multi- bass, dobro and is a vocalist as well. instrumental talents and tight family harmonies ren- Marc Ladouceur has been playing music profes- der this group leaders in their field. Bluegrass Gospel sionally for over 30 years. You may know him as a Music offers a strong foundation for the group, how- member of the popular Alberta bluegrass trio ever, they possess strong musical and vocal strengths Down to the Wood, where he plays mandolin and in the areas of jazz, and new acoustic music. guitar. He also performs regularly as a sideman for John Abrams , born in Yellowknife, NWT in numerous folk and country artists including Bob 1990, is already a seasoned musician. He started Jahrig, the Swiftys, Karla Anderson, Andrea House violin at the age of 8 under the leadership of Jessica and David Francey. Marc brings over 12 years of Halliday and has most recently advanced his musical teaching experience from such places as the North- repertoire under the guidance of musician Shawn ern Bluegrass Circle Music Society at Camp He Ho Kellett. John plays fiddle, guitar, mandolin and sings Ha and the BC Bluegrass camp in Sorrento. lead and harmony vocals. John's remarkable talent Trevor Kunkel first started his musical journey lies in his ability to play exceedingly intricate, fast playing with his father in the popular Calgary pieces, while maintaining impeccable tone. He is group, the Drylanders. By the 80's he had created Only 2.5 hours from also a composer, having several fiddle tunes to his the country-recording group, The Kunkel Brothers. Calgary international credit. John performs with his brother James as part The group recorded, toured and warmed up such Airport of 'The Abrams Brothers', a bluegrass gospel duo. groups as, Doug & the Slugs, Matt Minglewood & George Fox. Trevor has been a member of the Box 163, Hill Spring AB James Abrams was born in Kingston, ON, in Barn Dance All-Stars since ‘92. T0K 1E0 1993. He plays fiddle, mandolin and sings lead and harmony vocals. Performing since his first music Ron Riemann has been teaching Social, Latin www.gcbd.ca lesson at the age of 6, he is a natural on stage. James and Ballroom dance for over 13 years and is a Phone: 1-866-626-3407 studies fiddle under Shawn Kellett, a well respected certified instructor. He was taught by Arthur Fax: 403-626-3088 Canadian Musician. He also studies piano and has Murray Dance Studios in Calgary and performed E-mail: [email protected] already composed several pieces for piano includ- in numerous dance competitions throughout Al- ing 'Evening Rain'. He travels and performs with berta. He enjoys teaching all levels of dance, his brother John as part of The Abrams Brothers, a from kids' classes to Latin and of course, the two- bluegrass gospel duo. step. JJJULY 27 ---303030 THTHTH ,, 20082008 A DA D AYAYAY INININ THE L IFEIFEIFE OFOFOF PPPLEASE N OTE :::: RRRATES :::: FFFAMILY MMMUSIC I I NSTRUCTION / / HHHOME C C OOKED M M EAL P P LAN MMMUSIC C AMP ...... Music Meals Total Instruction Adults $245.00 $85.00 $330.00 • Learn acoustic music at its best from world 3 day class musicians, The Abrams Brothers and Canoeing on Lake Leknuk Adults $85.00 $30.00 $115.00 3 hours of instruction Marc Ladouceur. 1 day daily. Beginner and intermediate sessions available. • Families welcome and encouraged. Min. age Youth $230.00 $75.00 $305.00 of 6 years to attend music workshop. Youth (10-17) • All Music Campers are invited to stay at 15 and under must be accompanied by an 3 day The Great Canadian Barn Dance & adult. Youth 1day $80.00 $25.00 $105.00 Family Campground. GCBD is consid- • Music camp activities are intended for regis- Child $210.00 $65.00 $275.00 ered one of Alberta’s premium family at- (9 & under) tractions. Barn Dance in 95-year-old Barn tered participants only. Friends & family of 3 day music campers are welcome to participate in Child 1day $70.00 $20.00 $90.00 • Enjoy optional dance lessons, performance evening Jam sessions. workshops and outdoor recreation with the • Limited enrolment available. Please entire family at the peaceful and picturesque confirm your registration early. • All guests staying on site will be provided Choose to take advantage of the entire package GCBD campground. with information about local points of inter- or pick what works best for you. Three hours • Swimming available 7 minutes away at Wa- est and family friendly activities. of instruction daily, jam sessions, perform- • Instruction provided in beginner and interme- terton Dam-bring your swimming gear if you ances and use of facility canoes, rowboats, diate guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass and banjo. plan on going. • Campers are encouraged to join in the fun horseshoes, sports field and three home for our Wednesday night Barn Dance and cooked, healthy country meals/day. • Following the afternoon session, music camp- • Fish- Thursday night Western Legends Din- CCCAMPING :::::: ers are invited to enjoy jam sessions, socializ- ing, golf- ner and Show. • Power/Water RV site: $26/night ing, practice, outdoor activities, local attrac- ing, trail • Non-Serviced site: $21/night tions, fishing and relaxing. rides, raft- • On site canoes, rowboats, horseshoes, sports field, playground and volley ball net are com- Note: rates do not include 5% gst • Amazing country cooking is available for ing, Wa- plimentary to all GCBD campers . breakfast, lunch and dinner. GCBD Resort terton National • Only 2.5 hours from Evenings are filled Park and Historical sites are all within a 1/2 with faculty performances, Calgary international hours drive of GCBD. Plan for lots of family Airport member performances and Airport fun in your afternoons and evenings! Jam sessions. Relax around Box 163, Hill Spring AB the bonfire and enjoy our • Meals can be registered for in advance, oth- T0K 1E0 Wednesday night Barn erwise please bring groceries as needed. www.gcbd.ca Phone: 1-866-626-3407 Dance featuring the Barn Please provide your own snacks in between Dance All-Stars. Fax: 403-626-3088 meal times. There is a general store located 5 The Abrams Brothers E-mail: [email protected] minutes away in Hill Spring. Brandon Green