Haliburton County Folk CD

THE HALIBURTON COUNTY FOLK SOCIETY
presents
HALIBURTON FOLK
A new CD that celebrates the fine musical talent of the Haliburton Highlands.
Tap your toes to tunes performed by Haliburton County musicians and friends. The likes of Albert Saxby, Zoe Chilco, Thom Lambert, Gord Kidd, Kris Kadwell, Cass Marie, Bethany Houghton, Laurel Mc Cauley, Stan Russell, Dave Fougere and others play both original and cover songs. With 17 tracks, this CD is a must have for your music collection. Order yours today!

Mike Jaycock, President, Canoe FM observes “We have some amazing musical talent in the Highlands and that was emphasized to all of us when we featured many of these artists on the Highlands Radio Almanac. This is a CD that we’ve been looking forward to, and you should too. It’s a small investment for some wonderfully entertaining music and to support this unique initiative of the Folk Society. Congratulations to everyone involved”.

Special thanks to Ian Pay of Quantum Entertainment for initiating, leading, and managing this project.

By ordering your CD now, you are making the entire production possible and supporting the work of the Haliburton County Folk Society in their efforts to foster appreciation of and participation in folk music in Haliburton County.

For only $20 you can receive this entertaining collection of songs that takes you to the heart of Haliburton. The CD is expected to be available by the end of April 08.
Thank you for your support.

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Jeff Healey

Sent to the Maplepost by Carolyn McInroy

Jeff Healey managed to do more in his lifetime than most "healthy" people. His musical talents weren't limited to just the guitar, and his tastes weren't limited just to one style of music.

I didn't realize until I heard the news item on CBC this morning that Jeff lived with cancer in one form or another from a very early age, and that it had led to his blindness.

When I met him, the thing about him that impressed me most (even more than his effortlessly brilliant acoustic guitar-picking!) was his good-natured charm. And what a smile!

In 1997 and1998, I went to a lot the of Monday-night pub gigs Mark Haines and Tom Leighton used to host at The Bishop and Belcher on Queen West. Many good local players showed up for these weekly jams, but a few of the most memorable for me were the ones Jeff attended.

Sometimes he was accompanied by the two other guys from his band, sometimes not. He was living nearby, and I seem to recall that he never even brought his guitar, just borrowed someone else's. And when he walked down from his place with his white cane, he usually gathered about five or six young well-wishers and fans who would come and spend the evening and buy him a few drinks.

The informal setting allowed Jeff to relax, have fun with the other players, and indulge in his favourite country songs, like "Amanda", "A Satisfied Mind", and "The Long Black Veil". There would be maybe eight or ten local musicians up there wailing away with him, and the attendees like myself threw back their heads and wailed along on the chorus.

Oh, and once he brought along a young up-and-coming jazz vocalist called Alex Pangman. We were treated to a sassy set of acoustic jazz that evening. The overwhelming impression I got from Jeff's wide-ranging musical interests was of his impeccable taste and style .

It's so sad that he had to leave his friends and family this soon, and my heart goes out to them. But thank you, Jeff, for all you did for Canadian music while you were here.

Above all, thanks for the memories of the Bishop and Belcher! (And of course, thanks to Mark and Tom as well for those good times, and all the great music.

I'll never forget Mark and Jeff playing and singing together on "Dixie Chicken" ...) Safe journey, Jeff!

Carolyn McInroy

Eve Goldberg Concert March 7

March 7th Concert

Eve Goldberg
Opening: Cass Marie and the Black Feather Band

Friday, March 7, 8:00pm
The Haliburton Highlands Museum, see map
Museum Road, Haliburton ON.

Tickets: $15
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Imagine a kitchen party where Mother Maybelle Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Mississippi John Hurt, Bessie Smith, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Patsy Cline show up, and you begin to get a sense of what it feels like inside songwriter Eve Goldberg's head.

Never one to restrict herself to one genre of music, Eve has performed her trademark mixture of folk, blues, country, bluegrass, old time, and jazz in venues ranging from small house concerts to the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington DC since 1990.

Eve was born in the Boston area but has called Toronto, Ontario home since 1981. As a child, she was dragged to folk concerts by the likes of The Weavers, Doc Watson, Arlo Guthrie, the Watersons, and countless others. Eventually it sank in, and as a teenager she began to devour all kinds of contemporary and traditional roots music. She began performing in 1990, and hasn't looked back since. Along the way she's earned the respect of legendary musicians like Peggy Seeger, Geoff Muldaur, and Penny Lang.

Her watercolour voice and solid guitar style has become a favourite at festivals, folk clubs, and concert series across Canada and the US. With an equal passion for traditional music, and for the art of songwriting and interpretation, Eve's performances are intimate and relaxed, moving effortlessly from folk classics to original gems, all wrapped up in her clear, pure voice and dynamic guitar playing.

She has released two albums to widespread acclaim -- 1998's "Ever Brightening Day" released on her own Sweet Patootie Music label, and 2003's "Crossing the Water," released by The Borealis Recording Company. Her instrumental tune "Watermelon Sorbet" was used for years as the opening theme to the popular CBC national radio show "Richardson's Roundup."

Her new album "A Kinder Season"was released in September on Borealis Records (US Release: Jan 9, 2007). Recorded in the months after her mother's death, the album is a remarkable personal testament to the joy and hope that lurks somewhere beyond the heartache, and the sweetness that can be found even in the bitterest seasons of life.

Produced by Ken Whiteley, "A Kinder Season" features twelve new originals that firmly establish Eve as a compelling and thoughtful writer whose songs draw honey from the rock of human experience.

As legendary blues musician Geoff Muldaur put it, "As far as I'm concerned, Eve Goldberg is on the verge of riches. Big name folks would want to get hold of this stuff."

You can listen to some of her songs and find out more about Eve at:
http://www.evegoldberg.com/
http://www.myspace.com/evegoldberg

About Cass Marie and the Black Feather Band

"This fine-feathered quartet combines a relaxed, comfortable folk sound with anything from rock 'n roll to country to jazz and soft pop, and even dips a toe in a gospel-inspired song. Their tunes are as unique as they are individuals and their talent is just as diverse.

Songwriter/vocalist Cass Marie explores issues of dependence, independence, self-actualization, body image, the trials of love and the search for happiness in the band's first full-length independent album entitled Love's Uncertain (release date to be announced.) The music combines dynamic vocals and gritty, honest lyrics with haunting cello lines, upbeat fiddle reels, grounding guitar rhythms and jazzy bass lines. There is something for everyone in this poetic, non-traditional "feather-folk."

Some performances of note include an opening act for Canadian folk legend, Willie P. Bennett, and for PEI's up-and-coming folk sweetheart, Rose Cousins. "

You would never know that this brash singer has any stage fright as she exudes confidence...Cass Marie is an exceptional example of the home grown talent that is flourishing in the Highlands." -Erin Lynch, The Highlands Communicator

"To quote one of her songs, there is "Nothin' Sweeter" than the sound of her voice..." -Kris Kadwell, 100.9 CANOE FM

http://www.myspace.com/cassmarieandtheblackfeatherband