FBMS Artist Page

The Stray Dawgs
Saturday, Jan 30
Irish Cultural Centre
6452 - 35 Ave NW
door 6:45 - show 7:30 pm
TIX $10/members
at the door & online here

The Stray Dawgs (Alberta)

The Stray Dawgs are Al LaMonaca on guitar, Bruce Leinan on violin and fiddle (they're really two different instruments), 'Tess Bassie on string bass and Brad Lindberg on 5-string banjo. The Dawgs have an eclectic focus, depending on who's available. Primarily a bluegrass band, when the banjo player is AWOL, as is typical of banjoists, the remaining players have been known to slip into western swing, and even gypsy jazz! Featuring plenty of hardcore traditional bluegrass, some twists on contemporary country stringband tunes, and with a few originals thrown in, The Stray Dawgs bring a fresh take to a familiar sound.

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Lonesome River Band
Saturday, Feb. 27
Irish Cultural Centre
6452 - 35 Ave NW
door 6:45 - show 7:30 pm
TIX $20
at the door & online here

It takes a lot ambition for a band to stay together for over 25 years, but the award-winning Lonesome River Band continues to amaze their loyal fans every step of the way. Longtime band member and driving banjo picker, Sammy Shelor has put together a wealth of talent - all the while keeping that distinctive LRB sound. With two strong lead vocalists, Andy Ball (mandolin) and Brandon Rickman (rhythm guitar), along with Mike Anglin on bass and Mike Hartgrove on fiddle, the group continues their reputation as one of most respected names in bluegrass music.

The Lonesome River Band received well deserved recognition in 2009 by the International Bluegrass Music Association with a nomination for 2009 Instrumental Performance of the Year (Struttin to Ferrum), nomination for Gospel Performance of the Year (Darkness Wept), and Sammy Shelor’s nomination for Banjo Performer of the Year. The group also opened the 2009 IBMA Awards Show at the Ryman Auditorium in 2009 with a tremendous and well received performance. The previous year, LRB had been selected as an official 2008 IBMA Showcase Artists and the band regularly performs at the popular IBMA Fan Fest at the yearly convention.

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Hungry Hill
Saturday, March 27
Irish Cultural Centre
6452 - 35 Ave NW
Workshop 1:30 - 3:30
Concert door 6:45 - show 7:30 pm
TIX $20
at the door & online here

Hungry Hill is a contemporary acoustic bluegrass unit with a focus on original material. Based in northwest Canada, Hungry Hill features five seasoned musicians with a with a desire to create a fresh sound while staying true to the roots of bluegrass and old time music. Lush vocal harmonies resonate from three singers around one microphone in the traditional acoustic setting of oldtime music. Behind the powerful delivery of voice and instrument is the critically acclaimed song-writing of Jenny Lester (vocals, fiddle, guitar) Bob Hamilton (vocals mandolin), and Mark Thibeault (resophonic guitar, guitar, vocals). Ross Nickerson (banjo) and Nadine Landry (upright bass vocals). "

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Foothills Bluegrass Music Society
P.O. Box 70056
Bowness R.P.O.
Calgary, AB, Canada T3B 5K3