Wintergrass 2012

Saturday, January 28th - Randy Morrison & The Flatt River Band and Northland Ramblers

Randy Morrison and The Flatt River Band The internationally acclaimed fiddle master is once again in the spotlight with one of the most exciting Bluegrass Bands in Ontario today. The repeating 2011 Canadian Bluegrass Fiddle Player, combined with the Most Promising Band Winners, create a nostalgic mix of Bluegrass and Old-Tyme favorites..

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Northland Ramblers One of Ontario's hottest new bluegrass and gospel bands. Formed in 2009, they immediately caught fire with performances at the Winter Concerts and the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards. The band has been very busy again this year with the release of their highly sought after second CD: “Hiway of Heros”.

Thursday, February 23rd - Remington Ryde and The Riverbend Gentlemen

Remington Ryde James King claims they’re one of the hottest bands in bluegrass today. In addition to great musicianship, this colourful band knows something about entertaining! Reminiscent of the likes of Don Reno & Red Smiley, they excel at playing a wide range of traditional and contemporary bluegrass with impressively tight harmonies.

Website: www.remingtonryde.com

The Riverbend Gentlemen The Riverbend Gentlemen are a young, enthusiastic bluegrass band who favour a mix of the new and traditional sound. Long time friends and residents of the Southampton area, the members of the Riverbend Gentlemen have played together before, in many other genres of music. With blazing harmonica breaks courtesy of Tyler Pantlin and Chris Whitney's rich baritone, the Gentlemen bring a unique sound to the stage. Rounded out with a strong musical foundation featuring Cory Whitehead's lead guitar, Bill Robbins' banjo, Mike Jackson's Mandolin and Tyler Burke's bass, the Riverbend Gentlemen are taking the Ontario bluegrass scene by storm, one stage at a time.

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Thursday, March 22nd - Grasstowne and Bluegrass Edition

Grasstowne Alan Bibey is one of the greatest Mandiolin pickers of our era. Teamed up with four of the finest young musicians, they are the hottest and most energetic bands touring today! “The Road Headin’ Home” (Album of the Year 2008) and “The Other Side of Towne” reached #1 & #2 respectively. Their latest, “Kickin’ Up Dust” is in the top 5.

Website: www.grasstowne.com

Bluegrass Edition After receiving the 2008 Most Promising Group award, and riding on the successful launch of their first CD, our hometown heroes have refined their line-up and once again grace our stage with a hot new sound featuring the reigning Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards; Banjo Player & Dobro Player (3rd time)… for 2011.

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Thursday, April 26th - Nothin' Fancy and Moonshiner's Daughter

Nothin' Fancy Since 1994, these Shenandoah Valley boys have released 8 albums, appeared at the Ryman and the Lincoln Center and captured the Most Entertaining Group three years in a row. Hosting their own Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival since 2001 and touring over 140 dates a year has earned them a loyal fan base from coast to coast.

Website: nothinfancybluegrass.com

Moonshiner’s Daughter These sisters grew up in a rich musical household, singing harmony at a young age and frequenting festivals all around Southern Ontario. Married life has rounded out their sound with the boys providing richly seasoned traditional and progressive influences. Winners: 2011 Last Chance Saloon “People's Choice”.

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