Rick Scott - Grassy Plains Community Hall

Rick Scott
Rick Scott has been a mainstay of the BC music scene since the ‘70s when he toured far and wide
with Joe Mock and Shari Ulrich, pioneering rogue folk with Pied Pumkin and Pied Pear. He went on to
become his own genre: an award winning singer, songwriter, actor, storyteller and Canada’s leading
proponent of Appalachian mountain dulcimer.
Rooted in folk and blues, inspired by Pete Seeger, Danny Kaye and Broadway musicals, Rick
entertains all ages with laughter, compassion and groove. From folk clubs and festivals to
symphonies and schools, he`s released 18 albums and performed his lively, original music in nine
countries. He’s Goodwill Ambassador for the Down Syndrome Research Foundation and curator of
Protection Island Museum.
His eight children’s recordings, co-written and produced by Valley Hennell on their own Jester
Records label, have garnered three Juno nominations and NAPPA Gold, Parents’ Choice and
Canadian Folk Music Awards.
In 2014 he premiered MY SYMPHONY, an educational program introducing children to orchestra,
reprised each February with the Vancouver Island Symphony in Nanaimo, BC
www.rickscott.ca
The Great Plains
Great Plains are no strangers to Grassy Plains and are happy to be coming back this
summer. Saskia and Darrel love what they do and it shows in every song they sing. They
have an easy, crowd-friendly style that instantly endears them to any audience. This is true
Canadiana, real songs drenched in our culture and heritage delivered in comfortable highly
skilled sets with oodles of self-poking humor.
Enjoy a taste of Country, a dab of Bluegrass, and a touch of Gospel all wrapped around
extremely beautiful melodies.
They perform throughout all of Canada and Western Europe and have cultivated an immense
following…… winning over their fans one town, one hall at a time.
For reviews, CDs and accolades please visit our websites at:
www.thegreatplains.ca
Or visit us on SASKIANDARRELFACEBOOK
Frontal Lobotomy
Frontal Lobotomy consists of Raghu Lokanathan, Samantha Scott, and Danny Bell. We
started playing together as the host band for the open mic at Nancy O’s Restaurant in
Prince George. Playing a smear of folk Canadiana, our sets include originals, songs by our
friends, songs by the famous and the obscure, and the odd bit of polka and tango. We aim
to keep the Legion dancers happy.
Raine Hamilton
Resonant, acoustic folk with an other-worldly edge, and a lyric presence that cuts deep. Prism-clear vocals
+ strings; A combination of vocal agility and power.
Raine is part prairie songstress, part storyweaver; Each song has a story, delivered between songs with
humour and grace. Expect to laugh, expect to cry. Also, she’s probably shorter than you’re imagining, so
expect that, too.
Raine invites her love of the violin into the singer-songwriter genre, writing for violin and voice, as well as
for guitar and voice. Joined by cello and upright bass, expect string arrangements that push and pull, that move
as they console.
Reviewers describe Raine's music as “simultaneously earnest and mature” (Daniel Emberg, Stylus
Magazine), “complimented by menacing strings and balanced out by Hamilton's sugary vocals” (Nicholas
Friesen, The Uniter).
Raine has an established history of live shows, including performances for the Governor General of
Canada, West End Cultural Centre, Edge of the World Festival (Haida Gwaii BC), Home County
Festival (ON), Festival du voyageur, Rainbow Trout, Fire and Water, Harvest Sun, Matlock, Anola Little
Music Festival, and the Shine on Festival of Music and Arts.
http://www.rainehamilton.com/
Folky Strum Strum
The People that make up Folky Strum Strum play their version of Banjo Rockin’ folk music. They hail
from the Peace Region in BC, met and came together for the simple passion of playing music. “The
group has been described by fans as having a unique and soulful sound, that is backed by exceptional
songwriting.”
In 2004, Folky Strum Strum released their first album the 'Iyan Bruvold Songbook Vol. #1'.
October 2013 marks when the second album 'Son Stand Still' hit shelves! 'You could say we started in
this project in the kitchen and ended up dancing in the livingroom. And, yes, what a great dance it's
been...' - Bert Goulet, Producer
Iyan Bruvold, singer/songwriter, banjo & guitar player, started strumming the guitar at an early age
almost instantly began song writing, which has recently won him the honourable mention award in
the Song Writing Competition at Arts Wells 2010. Recently Folky Strum Strum consists of Brianne
Hudson Fiddle/Sax, Amy Gothard on Stand Up Bass, Jason Pratt on Drums and Iyan Bruvold,
singer/songwriter, banjo & guitar player.
http://www.folkystrumstrum.com/
Saltwater Hank
Roots - Prince George, BC
Jeremy Pahl's songs will take you on a journey from through the
mountains of the Bulkley Valley to the Skeena, to the saltwater out west,
down the coast and eastbound to the Kooteneys.
His stories are inspired by the people, the land and the water of the
region he calls home.
Associated acts: Black Spruce Bog
http://saltwaterhank.bandcamp.com/releases
Jaded
Jaded is four very passionate people who have been writing and
performing BC grown music they believe in for the past twelve years.
The Jaded sound reflects the diverse musical backgrounds of the
members, melding the raw drive of electric rock with the beautiful
soaring harmonies of country, thoughtful lyrics of folk and innovative
musical elements of modern pop all in support of a vibrant message
of personal empowerment.
Currently in the studio working towards the release of their new CD
"Attitude" Jaded is a powerful articulate band with a lay-it-down style,
great tunes, tons of charisma and energy to burn.