J.P. CORMIER * THE BOMBADILS - Deep Roots Music Cooperative

JAMES KEELAGHAN * DAVE GUNNING
SHERMAN DOWNEY & THE AMBIGUOUS CASE
J.P. CORMIER * THE BOMBADILS
SUZIE VINNICK * GEOFF ARSENAULT
JARON FREEMAN-FOX * SWINGOLOGY
ROSE COUSINS * DONOVAN WOODS
TOM GALLANT * RUTH MOODY
THOM SWIFT * KIM BARLOW * RYAN COOK
MARK BEZANSON & THE IDLE THREATS
SHAWNA CASPI * LITTLE MISS MOFFAT
FORTUNATE ONES * TERESA DOYLE
THE
LEMON BUCKET ORKESTRA ... AND MORE!
2014 FESTIVAL PARTNERS
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welcome
...from Deep Roots
Hello and Welcome:
How time flies. It just seems like yesterday we were getting ready for
our tenth festival (which by the way was tremendously successful)
and here we are stepping into a new decade. Like a fine wine, I think
we are growing better with age.
Of course we we are very grateful for the tremendous support we
receive from our many sponsors and donors. I would especially like
to acknowledge the financial assistance that we have gotten from all
levels of government – municipal, provincial, and federal - they are
always huge supporters of the Arts.
Our festival would also not be possible without the hard work of all
of our Deep Roots volunteers. Some have been with the organization from the beginning, and others are joining us for the first time.
Whether you are a rookie or a returning volunteer, you should know
how much we appreciate your dedicated support. On behalf of the
Deep Roots Board of Directors thank you all.
Speaking of long-serving volunteers, Dave Carmichael has once again
programmed what I think is a stellar lineup. He has brought together
an incredible sampling of local, provincial, and national talent, and
I am sure you will agree. There will definitely be something for
everyone – I think you are going to have a hard time deciding which
venues to attend.
Of course, all the work that goes into creating and hosting this
wonderful event comes to fruition when you, our audience, share the
music with us. Our thanks to you for coming out and supporting us.
You make it all worthwhile.
Peter Mowat
Chair, Deep Roots Music Cooperative
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welcome
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...from the town of Wolfville
W
hat a pleasure it is for me to welcome the Deep Roots Music
Festival back to Wolfville for its eleventh year. A warm
welcome, too, to all those who have come again to enjoy what will
clearly be an entertaining and educational three days.
Building on past success with a vision to the future, dedicated
people have worked hard to make this festival happen. I offer
thanks to the Deep Roots Music Cooperative members whose
presence in our community is welcomed.
The Town of Wolfville is very pleased to once again be a major
sponsor for this festival. We look forward to future partnerships.
Enjoy the Festival. Enjoy Wolfville.
Jeff Cantwell
Mayor, Town of Wolfville
...from Acadia University
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ince the very beginning of the Deep Roots Music Festival, Acadia
University has been a proud supporter and partner. For 175 years,
Acadia has benefited from its connection to the Annapolis Valley,
home to some of our province’s most gifted artists and performers.
Deep Roots is well on its way to establishing its own legacy since its
debut in 2003, so I would like to welcome you to our community and
invite you to enjoy the hospitality and warmth of the people who are
fortunate enough to call this place their home. Congratulations once
again to the organizers and volunteers of Deep Roots for your hard
work and dedication to making the festival such a great success.
On behalf of everyone at Acadia, I hope you enjoy Deep Roots 2014,
and I look forward to having you on our campus again soon.
Raymond E. Ivany
President & Vice-Chancellor, Acadia University
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table of contents
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Welcome from Deep Roots Chair................................................ Pg 3 Welcome from Wolfville & Acadia.............................................. Pg 4
Ticket Info.................................................................................. Pg 6
About Deep Roots....................................................................... Pg 7
Deep Roots Board & Festival Committee............................ Pg 8 & 9
Deep Thank You to our Supporters...................................Pg 10 - 12
Deep Behind the Scenes........................................................... Pg 13
Green Festival.......................................................................... Pg 15
Valley Arts Award..................................................................... Pg 17
Venue Info................................................................................ Pg 18
Parking & Smoke Free Info..................................................... Pg 19
Music at the Wolfville Library ............................................... Pg 20
Rise Up Singing & Smudge Info .............................................. Pg 21
Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade............................................ Pg 22 & 23
Take Root! Workshops.................................................... Pg 24 & 25
Thursday Kick-Off Event......................................................... Pg 26
Artists @ Acadia & Beyond..................................................... Pg 27
DEEP ROOTS SCHEDULE..................................................Pg 29 - 31
DEEP ROOTS MAP.......................................................... Pg 32 & 33
Performer Bios..................................................................Pg 35 - 51
Stage MCs................................................................................. Pg 52
CD Raffle.................................................................................. Pg 54
Deep Roots Membership/Volunteer Info.................................. Pg 55
Deep Memories................................................................ Pg 56 & 57
Closing Concert – Finale Lyrics............................................... Pg 58
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ticket information
BUY TICKETS
Online at
www.deeprootsmusic.ca
(“Buy Tickets/Passes” tab)
At any TicketPro outlet
(e.g. Box of Delights Bookstore,
466 Main, Wolfville)
TICKET PRICES
FESTIVAL PASS : ≠ Regular (R) $95 ≠ Student (S) $69
(includes all shows in Wolfville on Fri, Sat & Sun except at the Old ‘O’ Barn)
Without PASS
Friday Night Main Stage............................ (R) $35, (S) $25
Friday Late Night at Barn (18+ event)....................... $20
Saturday Afternoon Shows......................... (R) $20, (S) $15
Saturday Night Main Stage........................ (R) $35, (S) $25
Saturday Late Night at Barn (18+ event)................... $20
• All prices include HST & fees. Children 6 & under are FREE.
• All of our MAIN STAGE performances take place at FESTIVAL THEATRE.
• Call 902-538-7787 for tickets to Thursday’s Deep Roots Kick Off at Union St Café, Berwick (Sept 25, 8pm)
• Call 902-678-3199 for tickets to Saturday’s Music in Celtic Hall at Paddy’s Kentville (Sept 27, 8pm)
Free Shows & Workshops
Artists@Acadia workshops, Friday’s Music@Wolfville Library,
Saturday Morning events & workshops, Fresh Beats Rhythm
Parade, Farmers’ Market shows*, Sunday’s ‘Rise Up Singing’
concert, and all performances at the Festival Tent are FREE!!
*Not including Market Dance Workshops ($5 without Pass)
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About Deep Roots
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The Deep Roots Music Cooperative
M
usical roots stretch deep and wide; twining people
together in a shared experience of culture and heritage.
Members of the Deep Roots Music Cooperative are twined
together by the fun of sharing music. Our mission is to create
meaningful connections between cultures, community groups,
artists and audiences by offering music-related events, programs and the annual Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival. And
while we’re at it – have a lot of fun!!
OUR FOUNDERS
In 2004 these individuals and companies helped Nova Scotia’s
newest music festival to take root in the beautiful Annapolis Valley.
• ACA Cooperative • British Cycle Supply • Country Stoves and
Sunrooms • Creative Management Solutions • EOS Fine Foods
• Fritz’s Just For You • Just Us! Coffee Roasters • Light and Shadow
Video • MacDonald-Chisholm Insurance • Harley Moody Enterprises
• Hopgood Metals/Seamless King • The Odd Book • Palmer Home
Hardware Building Centre • Party Central • Royal Bank (Wolfville)
• SuperPages • Union Street Café • Valley Credit Union • Versability
Music • Victoria’s Historic Inn • Wildwood Labs Inc.• Peter Andresen
• Carolyn Campbell • Alex and Rhoda Colville • Martha Crosbie
• John R. Dow • Peter Hicklenton • J.P. Huang • Klaus Jensen
• Clinton and Del MacInnes • Lorraine McQueen • Andy and Linda
Nette • Raylene Rankin • Peter Sheppard • Brenda Sheppard
• Somananda and Cheendana • Allan Wilkie and Kathy Wharton
• Lucy, Sally, and Emma Wilkie • Nelson and Pat Labor • Tom and Jenny
Parker • Michael and Nancy Robertson • Derek and Donna Vernest.
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Deep Roots Music Cooperative
2014 Board of Directors
Chair - Peter Mowat Vice Chair - Don Regan
Treasurer - Leslie Dixon Secretary - Birdie Bezanson
Director - Kevin West Director - Keith Forsythe
2014 festival committee
Administration
Festival Committee Chair
Lisa Hammett Vaughan
Assistant Festival
Coordinator/
Summer Student
Rachel Manko-Lutz
Office Mentor
Jane Cayford
Office Management
Libby Vervaeke
Database
Keith Forsythe, Thomas Krausse
Finance
Leslie Dixon
Box Office
Paul Callaghan
Postmaster
Jim McLellan
Office Tech/Computers
Bruce Dienes, Jim McLellan
Volunteer Coordinator
Lisa Hammett Vaughan
Hospitality
Billeting
Jennine Wilson
Hospitality/Green Rooms/
Festival Club
Elizabeth MacArthur
Meal Hall
Angela Baxter
After Hours
Jayn Kenny, Thomas Krausse
Transportation
Jim McLellan
Water
Terry Taylor
First Aid
Kirk Whidden, Kevin West
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Deep Roots Music Cooperative
Program
Programming Coordinator
David Carmichael
Site Coordinator
Terry Taylor
Parade Logistics
Kevin West
Stage Managers
Peter Williams, Kimberly Reagan,
David Reidl, Don Regan, Gary Wilson,
Mike Milne, Jeff Hosick, Rick Clayton
Backline Manager
Kevin Irvine
Fundraising
Fundraising Susan Paddock, Ann Booth, Keith Forsythe
Concessions Peter Sheppard, Brenda Sheppard
Publicity
Publicity Coordinator
Stephen Peters
Publicity Exec Assist/Print
Material Distribution
Laraine Jagoe
Newsletter
Suman Gupta
Website
Prasado Berta Klooster,
Bruce Dienes, Aaron Allen of
Allen Web Design
Translation
Sophie Bérubé
Social Media
Elizabeth MacArthur
Program Booklet
Donna-Lynne Holmes
Booklet Design Team
Jocelyn Hatt, Alexendra Hickey,
William Roberts
Booklet Printer
Gaspereau Press
Signs
Boyd Jagoe
Valley Arts Award
Wendy Elliott
Graphic Design
Steven Slipp
Photography
Bruce Dienes
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Our Festival would not be possible without the generosity of the
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Community Partners
Acadia University and the Town of Wolfville
When you combine a picturesque, historic and progressive town
with a top rated and innovative University, situated on one of the
most beautiful campuses in the country, the result is one of
the most delightful places in Canada to live and visit. We send
out our deepest thanks and gratitude to both Acadia University
and the Town of Wolfville for their wonderful support year after
year. (Acadia is sponsoring Dave Gunning; The Town of Wolfville is sponsoring
Rose Cousins)
Festival Patrons
Just Us! Coffee Roasters Coop (sponsoring Ruth Moody)
Just Us! is Canada’s first Fair Trade coffee roaster and believes
firmly in “people and the planet before profits”. Their community
spirit and advocacy is legendary and the Deep Roots Music Festival is
so very proud and thankful to have their support.
K Rock – 89.3 (sponsoring Suzie Vinnick)
Deep Roots gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of this
rockin’ radio station as they continue to help us enhance the
Valley’s listening pleasure!
Paddy’s Pub & Rosie’s Restaurant (sponsoring J.P. Cormier)
You can always find a warm welcome in the heart of Paddy’s and
Rosie’s. We would like them to know that they can find that same
warm welcome in the heart of the Deep Roots Music Festival. We
send out our deepest thanks for their ongoing support.
Major Grants
Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage - Deep Roots
recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia through
the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage.
Nova Scotia Department of Economic & Rural Development & Tourism –
Thank you for encouraging and supporting the Deep Roots
Music Festival and helping us to be a positive and progressive
part of our community.
Canadian Heritage - The Department of
Canadian Heritage’s mission is centered on
engagement, celebration and participation. Deep Roots appreciates their support.
Nova Scotia Tourism Agency – Deep Roots thankfully
acknowledges the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency and their dedication to
supporting and promoting Nova Scotian events.
Municipality of the County of Kings – We are delighted with the
assistance and support Deep Roots receives from the municipality that
represents a region that is blessed by ideal climate, quality of life, and
great music!
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
following organizations. Please accept our grateful THANKS!!!
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Festival Builders
Aaron Allen Web & Media Design
(sponsoring The Lemon Bucket Orkestra)
Summit Hyundai
(sponsoring Sherman Downey
and the Ambiguous Case)
Ticketpro
Harwood House B&B
(sponsoring James Keelaghan)
Festival Contributors
CapFlex (sponsoring Shawna Caspi)
Country Stoves & Sunrooms Ltd (sponsoring Jaron Freeman-Fox)
Flowercart (sponsoring Teresa Doyle)
Herbin Jewellers (sponsoring The Bombadils)
Long & McQuade (sponsoring Donovan Woods)
Roselawn Lodging (sponsoring Thom Swift)
The Stella Rose B&B (sponsoring Ryan Cook)
Victoria’s Historic Inn (sponsoring Fortunate Ones)
Friends of the Festival
Acadia Sports Therapy Clinic
MacKay Real Estate
Atlantic Lighting Studio
Muddy’s Convenience Store
Cochrane’s Pharmacy
NSCC Kingstec
Devour Food Film Fest
Privet House
Discount Car & Truck Rental
Record Expo
DMA Planning &
Management Services Inc.
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
Gaspereau Press
T.A.N. Coffee
Il Dolce Far Niente Espresso Bar
Troy Turkish &
Mediterranean Cuisine
Keith Irving, MLA
Union St. Café
Kentville Chrysler
Vision Care Optometry Centre
L’Acadie Vineyard
Wolfville Farmers’ Market
Lutz Law
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THANK YOU!
Donors
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Den Haan Greenhouses
Stirling Fruit Farms
Eos Natural Foods
Valley Mushrooms
Garden House B&B
Wild Mountain
Farm
Hennigar’s Farm
Market
Longspell Point
Farms
McConnell’s Sod
Supply Ltd
Meadowbrook
Farm Meat
Market
Merks Farms Ltd
New Minas Circle K
Big Stop Restaurant
Noggins Corner Farm
Nova Agri
Pie R Squared
PepsiCo Canada
Richard Hennigar
Salad Acres
Slow Dough Pastries
Stewarts Organic Farm
Valley Waste
Resource
Management
Wolfville
Baptist Church
Wolfville
Save Easy
Past board
members for
their continued
support
Our immensely
talented Festival
Photographers
The generous
individuals who lend us
sound gear, cell phones,
and other equipment
The wonderful people
who open their homes
to billet our performers
And all of our fabulous
Festival Volunteers whose
enthusiastic collaboration
creates such a phenomenal
event!!
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Photographs by Bruce Dienes, Steven Kennard and Ellie Kennard
BEHIND THE SCENES
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Green Festival
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Hi from the Green Team!
F
or ten years, Deep Roots
Music Festival has been
proud to be a ‘green’ festival,
and this year is no different.
This means that not only do
we sort our waste according to Nova Scotia’s waste
management strategy, but
we work to reduce our waste
too, especially when it comes
to plastic. We encourage our
volunteers and performers to
bring their own reusable water
bottles to the Festival, and you
can too! Festival-goers can refill
water bottles at water stations,
available at various venues.
Of course, there are recyclable
cups available for your use as
well. Green Team personnel
will be on hand (often nearby
one of our many recycling stations) to answer any questions
you might have about staying
GREEN at the Deep Roots
Music Festival!
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Valley Arts Award
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Congratulations to the winner
of our 2014 Valley Arts Award!
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The Valley Arts Award is presented each year at the Deep
Roots Music Festival to honour
someone who lives (or has lived)
in this area, and has made significant long-term contributions to
the Arts in the Annapolis Valley.
We are happy to announce that
Darrin Harvey is this year’s Valley
Arts Award recipient.
Darrin is a veteran broadcaster with over twenty years’ experience in both radio and TV. But his first love is live music. Darrin
frequents live music shows and festivals of all genres in and
around Nova Scotia and across the country. He is the lead singer
and harmonica player for the “No Name Blues Band” and also
performs with “Bluesmobile”. Both bands are known to perform
for charitable purposes. In his spare time, Darrin finds time to
study guitar.
Darrin was a contributor to
Deep Roots has enjoyed years
the Friends of the Kentville
of collaborating with this
Library for three years and
he served on the executive of eminent promoter of
the Alliance of Kings Artists music in the Valley.
from 2005 to 2009. Now he is
known for hosting Deep Roots events throughout the year and during the festival as well as giving freely of his time to new artists.
This Hants County native helps to promote countless bands, hosts
a multitude of CD releases, and boosts local music throughout the
region and the province.
Along with a radio career that has largely taken place in the
Annapolis Valley, Darrin was also producer/researcher on the
syndicated blues show, “The Blues Own”. He is the mid-day host on
89.3 K-Rock and hosts “East Coast Music Unplugged” on Eastlink TV.
This is his second series with Eastlink and his third role as a TV host
(including duties on The Fight Network series, “Wrestling Reality”).
Season two of “East Coast Music Unplugged” will start in October. Deep Roots has enjoyed years of collaborating with this eminent
promoter of music in the Valley and we look forward to years
more of collaboration in the future. Congratulations Darrin and
great work!
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Festival Venues
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Al Whittle Theatre (450
Main St) – built in 1911, the
building boasts a turquoise
& yellow “Acadia” sign that,
like Al himself, has become a
Town of Wolfville icon. Wolfville Farmers’
Market (behind Festival
Theatre) Listen to Deep
Roots performers while you
shop for local fresh produce,
fair trade coffee, or handcrafted gift items.
Festival Tent (Clock Park)
Our tent is set up right in
the heart of town. The Fresh
Beats Rhythm Parade begins
and ends here and all performances and workshops
held here are FREE. Festival Theatre
(504 Main St) Transformed
from a vacant ice rink to a
500 seat theatre in 1995, this
venue is home to all of our
Main Stage shows throughout the weekend.
Acadia University
(corner of Highland & Main)
Founded in 1838, Acadia has
a long tradition of academic
excellence and for the last
10 years has hosted our
Artists@Acadia series. This
year, events will happen at
the Beveridge Arts Centre
(BAC). Old Orchard Inn’s
Heritage Barn
(153 Greenwich Rd S.)
This unique structure was
built in recognition of our
area’s agricultural history. Fashioned from barn
timbers and lumber, the
building features over 2700
square feet of floor – perfect for our late night dance
parties!
Paddy’s Wolfvile
(460 Main St)
Open mics, featured weekly
performers, and the famous
Sunday night Irish Sessions, all take place in this
traditional brew pub - the
perfect spot to come party
with Deep Roots performers
late on Friday and Saturday
nights. Festival Club (Curling
Centre across from Farmers’
Market) This is “home base”
for festival pass holders – a
place to hang out, grab a coffee or snack, and enjoy some
performer Jams on Saturday
afternoon.
Other 2014 Venues:
Wolfville Baptist Church
(487 Main St), Wolfville
Memorial Library (21
Elm St.), Union Street
Café (183 Commercial
St., Berwick) & Paddy’s
Celtic Hall (42 Aberdeen St.,
Kentville)
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Parking & Smoke-free info
parking in wolfville
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Photo shared with permission by D. Sheppard
arking is available in a number of different areas around
town and on Acadia campus. There is a large lot by the
Acadia Arena, and the upper parking lots on campus are
also available. In town, you can park on Front Street behind
Save Easy, beside the NSLC and in front of the Library on
the corner of Front & Elm. There’s parking by Railtown (on
Harbourside Drive); near Tim Hortons on Main Street; and
in front of, and behind, Festival Theatre (our Main Stage
venue). See our Festival Map (pg 32 & 33) and look for the
“P” symbol that designates parking sites. However, please
remember to check all signs (for time limits, etc) before
leaving your car. Good luck and safe parking!
Smoke-Free Campus A
cadia University is an entirely
tobacco-free campus. The use of
any tobacco products is prohibited.
Those who wish to smoke are asked
to leave the property in order to do
so. There are areas on the edge of
campus, where you may smoke in
accordance with the Town of Wolfville
regulations. We greatly appreciate
your cooperation and understanding
concerning this matter.
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Music at Wolfville Library
Friday, Sept 26, 2pm
Join us for a new acoustic mini concert, featuring Teresa Doyle
(with an opening set by local musician Donna Holmes), at the
Wolfville Memorial Library on Elm Street. This century old
building was once Wolfville’s Railroad Station. If the weather’s
nice, we’ll be out back on this historical train station’s platform.
If the weather’s yucky, we’ll fill the book aisles with music.
Teresa Doyle
“With both a flexible and distinctive
vocal range, Doyle effortlessly carves
a niche as one of the most innovative
interpreters of Canadian folk songs.”
- Rock’n’Reel, England. See Teresa’s
bio on Pg 40 for more info about this
inspiring songstress.
Donna Holmes
Donna sings jazz standards with
the Annapolis Big Band at wineries,
festivals, and in places called Paradise.
She sings and writes musical theatre
songs for Broken Leg Theatre – a show
she produces three times a year at
the Al Whittle (one of our Deep Roots
venues). And she sings and writes folk music for the open mic
that she hosts every Tuesday night at TAN Coffee in Wolfville.
She’s also a clown. :o)
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Rise up/Smudge Info
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Rise Up Singing – Tribute to Pete Seeger
Sun, Sept 28, 10am at Festival Theatre (Free admission
with a donation to the Wolfville and Area Food Bank)
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ince 2011, Deep Roots Music Festival has been proud to support
the Wolfville and Area Food Bank through our Sunday morning ‘Rise Up Singing’ concerts. This year, we are determined to
make the largest contribution yet! You can help by donating nonperishable food items (like pasta, canned fruit & vegetables, butter,
tomato sauce, etc) and, of course, cash for this important cause.
Pete Seeger sang for social justice issues that encourage others to
Rise Up Singing and work for peace & human rights. Pete passed
away this year. We have a stellar line up ready to entertain in his style,
including James Keelaghan, Ruth Moody, Jaron Freeman-Fox, Shawna
Caspi and Kim Barlow. Join us for this tribute to Pete Seeger and the
causes he worked for and the opportunity to tell him ‘goodbye’ with
good music and shared food for those in need.
Sacred Smudge Ceremony
Fri, Sept 26, 6:30pm President’s Field (next to Fest. Theatre)
C
ome early just before the Friday Main Stage show to take
part in a Sacred Smudging Ceremony, led by Carolyn Landry
of Annapolis First Nation. Smudging is a ritual way to cleanse a
person, place, or object of negative energies, spirits, or influences. The smudging ceremony involves the burning of special,
sacred plants and herbal resins. Then, the object is either
passed through the resulting smoke, or the smoke is fanned
around the person or place. The spirits of the plant then purify
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Fresh Beats
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Rhythm Parade
O
ur Saturday
noon-time
parade is the
heart of the Deep
Roots Music Festival.
Whether you’ve
participated in one of
our morning workshops
or not, please join our
Fresh Beats
Rhythm Parade.
Gather with us at the Festival Tent at Clock Park at 11:35am.
Perhaps you’ll be wearing a hat you’ve just made, or holding a
rhythm instrument you’ve just created, or donning a Wee Giant
costume you’ve just borrowed! At NOON the parade, in all its
glorious noise and colour, will begin.
Parade Route: Leaving Clock Park, the parade proceeds east on
Main Street, and turns left and goes north on Central Avenue, and
turns left again moving west on Front Street. A final left and a hop,
skip and a jump south on Elm Street will end us back at Clock Park
and the Festival Tent. Following the parade please stay in costume
and gather for a GROUP PICTURE. There will be music at the
Festival Tent all afternoon long, so plan to stick around after!
If there’s bad weather
S
eptember is usually beautiful in Nova Scotia, but… it could
still rain. Almost all of our venues are indoors and unaffected
by adverse weather conditions and all of our shows at the
Festival Tent at Clock Park will go on rain or shine.
If it’s really REALLY bad weather, the Fresh Beats Rhythm
parade will be cancelled. But if it is just sprinkling, the parade will
go on – gumboots, umbrellas, and all!
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TAke
Workshops, Music, and
LOOK for the HAND symbol
on our Schedule (Pg 29
buy something yummy at the Farmers Market and enjoy these Take
FRIDAY
Free Music
Fri, 1pm – 4pm at Tent
Mike Milne, Kim Barlow, Jaron Freeman-Fox, Funtime Brigade,
WineHardt
SATURDAY
Hat, Rhythm Instrument & Mask Making with Ross Creek
Sat, 10am - Tent Ross Creek assistants will provide materials and
instruction for making hats & masks to wear; and rhythm instruments
to jingle, pound & shake in our Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade.
Puppetry with Wee Giant Theatre
Sat, 10am - FT Learn to manipulate these enormous puppets and
experience the thrill of artistic collaboration as we bring to life Wee
Giant Theatre’s wonderful larger-than-life characters. Costumes,
masks, wings and crowns will also be available to wear in the parade.
Harmony Singing Workshop
Sat, 10am - Whittle
Let your vocal chords begin the day with a wonderful workout. Join
festival performers Rose Cousins, Teresa Doyle, Shawna Caspi & Kim
Barlow for a singing experience you’re sure to enjoy.
Deep Roots at the Market
Sat, 10am – Market
Scotty Marsters, Little Miss Moffat, Mike Milne, Shawna Caspi, Kim
Barlow, Fortunate Ones
Kids PLAY Music! Sat, 10:30am - Church
This is a super fun session designed for children under 7 years
(and their adults) in which they will sing, dance, and play rhythm
instruments with Marilyn Manzer and Shannon Lynch.
Drum Circle with Djugdjug Ensemble
Sat, 11am – Tent Bring your own hand drum and a chair and join the
circle. Some drums will be provided.
I’ve Been Everywhere
Sat, 11:15am – Whittle
Enjoy a free mini concert by The Bombadils & Fortunate Ones
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Participate and feel your sense of creative
ROOT!
Dance to Inspire You!
– 31) designating FREE Take Root shows. Bring a picnic or
Root! events. (We recommend bringing your own chair as well!)
All-Ages Rhythm & Percussion Workshop
Sat, 11:35am - Tent
Bring your own drum or a rhythm instrument that you’ve just made
and join us for a short workshop that will help you prepare for the
Rhythm Parade which begins at Noon!
Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade
Sat, Noon - starting at Tent
See pg 22 for route. Stay in costume and gather for a GROUP
PICTURE right after the parade ends.
Children’s Show with Little Miss Moffat
Sat, 12:15pm – Tent
Deep Roots Open Mic with Scotty Marsters
Sat, 1pm - Tent
Sign up with Scotty at the Tent before the show.
SUNDAY
Rise Up Singing – Food Bank Fundraiser
Sun, 10am - FT
Bring donations of cash or nonperishable food items, and start
out Sunday singing with James
Keelaghan, Ruth Moody, Jaron
Freeman-Fox, Shawna Caspi, and
Kim Barlow
Kids Activities at Closing
Concert
Sun, 1pm - FT
There will be play and craft
activities for young people (and
others!) nearby during our final
concert on Sunday. The Wee Giants
are always part of the finale –
perhaps you can be too!
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≠Wolfville Farmers’ Market (Market) ≠ Festival Theatre (FT)
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Deep Roots Kicks Off
at Union Street Café
Thursday, September 25
183 Commercial St. Berwick
The 2014 Deep Roots Music Festival will begin in one of the Valley’s
quintessential music venues, and one that is dear to our hearts
– the Union Street Café, Berwick. This homey restaurant and pub
is run by the daughters of Deep Roots founders, Don and Anna
Osburn. The hospitality can’t be beat, the food is fresh, local and
delicious and the entertainment is always
top-notch. Thanks to a partnership with
Jenny and Meagan, our Kick-off Show with
Bob Snider, Brent Mason and Tom Gallant
starts at 8pm, September 25. Call 902-5383442 to book your tickets. ($20)
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ARTISTS @ ACADIA & BEYOND
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Artists @ Acadia
Friday, Sept 26, 1pm - Acadia Art Gallery
(Outreach Studio BAC 131)
Silence of the Lens: Photographing
Musical Performance
Bruce Dienes and James Dean will share insights and techniques
for photographing live music performance, including the challenges
of capturing the experience in a medium that does not record
sound. Bruce & James have both photographed extensively for
major festivals, been published in magazines & newspapers
(including Maclean’s & The National Post), and have contributed
to artists’ publicity & CD covers. For more info see www.dienes.
photography or www.jamesdeanphotography.com.
Friday, Sept 26, 3pm - Vaughan Memorial Library
(Quiet Reading Room Lib 335A)
A Life in Words & Music
Tom Gallant (see bio on Pg 42)
Artists @ High Schools
Thurs, Sept 25 & Fri, Sept 26
Blues in the Schools (BITS)
BITS is a world-wide program that
invites blues musicians to share blues
music & history in the schoolroom.
Deep Roots performer Suzie Vinnick
(bio Pg 49) will be conducting
BITS workshops at high schools in
Wolfville, Bridgetown, & Middleton.
Artists @ SoundMarket Studios
Sat, Sept 27, 1pm (63 Pleasant St., Wolfville)
Recording & Marketing
Your Own Music
Instructor, recording engineer and goldrecord winning producer Terry Pulliam will
demonstrate affordable strategies and
equipment that will allow you to make your
music - the way you want to and to make
money doing it! Call 542-ROOT to register for this FREE workshop.
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Vaughan Memorial Library Artists@Acadia A Life in Words and Music – Tom Gallant
3:00pm
Old O Barn Swingin’ & Rockin’ at the Barn – Swingology, Sherman Downey & The Ambiguous Case
10:30pm
Paddy’s Pub Late Night Paddy Party – Ryan Cook, Kim Barlow, The Bombadils, WineHardt
7:00pm
Festival Theatre Main stage – Tom Gallant (host), The Bombadils, Dave Gunning, Teresa Doyle, James Keelaghan
Wolfville Memorial Library MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY – Donna Holmes, Teresa Doyle
2:00pm
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Festival Tent Free Music (1pm–4pm) – Mike Milne (host), Kim Barlow, Jaron Freeman-Fox, Funtime Brigade, WineHardt
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Festival Tent Deep Roots Open Mic – Scotty Marsters (host)
SoundMarket Studio Recording and Marketing Your Own Music – Terry Pullium
Festival Theatre Songwriters’ Circle – Rose Cousins, Donovan Woods, Teresa Doyle, James Keelaghan
Festival Club JAM SESSION for Pass Holders Only (1pm-4pm) – The Funtime Brigade (host), Suzie Vinnick, Mark Bezanson
12:15pm
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Main Street Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade – The Lemon Bucket Orkestra, Wee Giant Theatre
Wolfville Baptist Church Kids PLAY Music – Marilyn Manzer, Shannon Lynch
Festival Tent Drum Circle – Djugdjug Ensemble
Al Whittle Theatre I’ve Been Everywhere – The Bombadils, Fortunate Ones
Festival Tent All Ages Rhythm & Percussion Workshop – The Lemon Bucket Orkestra
10:30am
11:00am
11:15am
11:35am
NOON
Festival Tent Hat, Mask & Rhythm Instrument Making – Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
Festival Theatre Puppetry Workshop – Wee Giant Theatre & Monika Wildemann
Al Whittle Theatre Harmony Workshop – Rose Cousins, Teresa Doyle, Shawna Caspi, Kim Barlow
Farmers’ Market MUSIC AT MARKET (10am–1pm) – Scotty Marsters, Little Miss Moffat, Mike Milne, Shawna Caspi, Kim Barlow, Fortunate Ones
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Festival Theatre Boys and their Guitars – J.P. Cormier, Dave Gunning, Ryan Cook, Thom Swift
Farmers’ Market Dance Workshop – The Lemon Bucket Orkestra
Al Whittle Theatre Sisters are Doin’ It – Little Miss Moffat, Kim Barlow, Shawna Caspi, Suzie Vinnick
Farmers’ Market Learn to Swing Dance – Halifax Swing Crew Instructors Jessie Litven & Mark Pavovski, WineHardt
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Old O Barn Raving Wild Barn Dance – Jaron Freeman-Fox, The Lemon Bucket Orkestra
Paddy’s Pub Wolfville Blues Summit – Geoff Arsenault, Suzie Vinnick, Thom Swift, Caleb Miles, Mark Bezanson & The Idle Threats
10:30pm
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Paddy’s Pub Kentville MUSIC IN CELTIC HALL – Paddy’s Session Players, J.P. Cormier
8:00pm
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Festival Theatre Rise Up Singing: A Tribute to Pete Seeger (Food Bank Fundraiser) –James Keelaghan, Ruth Moody, Jaron Freeman-Fox,
Shawna Caspi, Kim Barlow
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artist biographies
Geoff Arsenault | geoffarsenault.com
Geoff has often been the
unassuming guy tucked in
behind the drumkit laying down
the solid rhythmic foundation, but he has another side.
He’s a songwriter, a singer
with an incredible voice, and a
more than adequate guitarist. He has released two solo
recordings: “This Ain’t No
Fiction” (2006) and “Voodoo
Baby Rattle” (recorded at the
legendary Echo Chamber, in
Halifax, with Charles Austin in
February 2014). The songs on
both recordings are based on
very subtle grooves, with a Tony
Joe White vocal style, and guitar
work reminiscent of JJ Cale.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Sat 2pm at Whittle; Sat 10:30pm at Paddy’s; Sun 1pm at FT
Kim Barlow |kimbarlow.ca
Fri 1pm at Tent; Fri 10:30pm at Paddy’s; Sat 10am at Whittle;
Sat 12pm at Market; Sat 3:30pm at Whittle; Sun 10am at FT
years in the Yukon, with twin
babies in the house, she’s been
on hiatus from the touring
circuit but is writing new songs
at a rapid rate and currently
planning recordings and shows.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Kim is an enduring presence in
the Canadian indie-folk scene.
She’s recorded six albums of
her own work, and she’s a twotime Juno nominee. Playing
guitar and clawhammer banjo,
Barlow creates rich and unexpected settings for her fables
of lost children, allegories for
love and loss, and examinations
of the natural world and the
other-worldly. Having recently
returned to Nova Scotia after
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Mark Bezanson & the Idle Threats
markbezanson.com
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Sat 2pm at Whittle; Sat 3:30pm at Fest Club; Sat 10:30pm at Paddy’s
A big man, with a bigger voice,
Mark Bezanson is a respected
local musician who has played
in many bands all over the
Valley. In October 2013, Mark
released his first CD, “Half
Lies Half Truths”. All original
material, the songs range in
a style of blues and soul, with
a touch of pop, rock, and jazz.
Mark fronts an exciting trio,
The Idle Threats, which play a
mix of originals, R&B, and Soul.
He’s also currently holding
down the bass chair for The
Caleb Miles Band.
The Bombadils | thebombadils.com
Sponsored by: Herbin Jewellers
Fri 7pm at FT; Fri 10:30pm at Paddy’s; Sat 11:15am at Whittle; Sun 10am at FT
This folk ensemble is composed of four musicians hailing
from across Canada, who began
their journey together at McGill
University. Although classically
trained, the group draws from
Québecois, Irish, and bluegrass
folk influences. Their 2012
debut album “Fill Your Boots!”
features their clear French
and English harmonies as
well as guitar, flute, bass and
fiddle. Their cinematic folk
performance shines through
on “Grassy Roads, Wandering
Feet”, their latest album which
includes the addition of mandolin, banjo, harmonica, and a
variety of Irish whistles.
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artist biographies
Shawna Caspi | shawnacaspi.com
Shawna sings of love, travel,
home, and heart, distilling
each experience into a series
of vibrant snapshots, coloured
with humour and grace, and
arranged with care and craft.
With her powerful voice,
serious guitar chops, and
commanding stage presence,
she doesn’t need a band to
deliver her engaging and energetic shows. Her latest release,
“Apartments for Lovers”, is a
solo guitar and voice album that
showcases her rich voice and
remarkable fingerstyle guitar
technique; a contrast to her two
earlier releases that featured
a collection of session players
and elaborate arrangements.
Sponsored by: Capflex
Sat 10am at Whittle; Sat 11:30am at Market; Sat 3:30pm at Whittle; Sun 10am at FT
Ryan Cook | ryancook.ca
Ryan is a singer-songwriter
who grew up on a dairy farm in
Yarmouth, NS. His traditional
yet innovative style melds heartwarming lyrics with a country/
roots/folk blend of guitar chords
and melody lines. Ryan’s debut
LP, ‘Hot Times’, was awarded
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2008 Country Album of the
Year at the Nova Scotia Music
Awards. He has recorded
in Nashville, received ECMA
nominations, and his latest LP,
‘Wrestling with Demons’, has
“all the hype of a classic wrestling showdown (and) is a battle
royale of amped-up acoustic
guitars, swinging mandolin
chops, and hot steel.”
Market (Market) ≠ Festival Theatre (FT) ≠ Old Orchard Inn’s Heritage Barn (Old O)
Curling Centre (Fest Club) ≠ Acadia’s Vaughan Memorial Library (Acadia Library)
Sponsored by: The Stella Rose Bed & Breakfast
Fri 10:30pm at Paddy’s; Sat 2:30pm at FT; Sat 7pm at FT
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J.P. Cormier | jp-cormier.com
Sponsored by: Paddy’s Pub
Sat 2:30pm at FT; Sat 8pm at Paddy’s Kentville; Sun 1pm at FT
J.P. is a singer, songwriter,
multi-instrumentalist, producer,
recording artist, teacher, collaborator, innovator and award
winner. He has recorded 14
solo albums since 1995, earning
numerous awards and nominations for his music including
12 ECMAs, 5 Music Nova Scotia
Awards, a Canadian Folk Music
Award, and a Juno nomination.
J.P. is known for his impeccable
delivery of original story songs,
with lyrics often based on true
events. He says “Sometimes a
writer is the only one in society
who can speak the truth without
serious reprisal.”
Rose Cousins | rosecousins.com
Sponsored by: the Town of Wolfville
Sat 10am at Whittle; Sat 1pm at FT; Sat 7pm at FT
Rose is from Prince Edward Island but now calls Halifax home.
Her albums ‘We Have Made A
Spark’ (2012), ‘The Send Off’
(2009), and ‘If You Were For
Me’ (2006) have earned her
multiple awards, including
several ECMAs and a Juno. Her
songs have been featured on TV
shows including Greys Anatomy,
Heartland, and Drop Dead Diva.
Rose is known for her intense,
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emotion-evoking performances,
as well as for her collaborative
projects with artists such as
Joel Plaskett, Jenn Grant, Old
Man Luedecke, David Myles,
and most recently, Jann Arden.
artist biographies
Djugdjug Ensemble
This group combines traditional
West African songs, rhythms,
arrangements, and at times
dance, with other musical and
theatrical ideas to provide
energetic and eclectic performances. Booming with the
sound of djembes, dununs,
horns, bells, shakers, and voice,
the ensemble will lead the
Drum Circle at our Festival Tent
on Saturday morning.
Let Djugdjug help you find
your “beet” and be part of the
excitement and fun that is the
pulse of Deep Roots!
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Sat 11am at Tent
Sherman Downey & the Ambiguous Case
This band rose to stardom after
releasing their first album in
2010 ‘Honey for Bees’ - representing their native Newfoundland in music festivals across
Canada and Australia. They are
perhaps best known in Canada
for winning CBC’s Searchlight
Competition in 2013 with
their song “Thick as Thieves”
from their sophomore album,
‘The‐ Sun in Your Eyes’. This
high-energy group uses witty
lyrics, banjos, and accordions,
to highlight their beloved
home province and share their
melodic roots-rock sound that
embraces a combination of folk,
pop, and country.
Market (Market) ≠ Festival Theatre (FT) ≠ Old Orchard Inn’s Heritage Barn (Old O)
Curling Centre (Fest Club) ≠ Acadia’s Vaughan Memorial Library (Acadia Library)
Sponsored by: Summit Hyundai
Fri 10:30pm at Old O; Sat 2pm at Whittle; Sun 1pm at FT
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Teresa Doyle | teresadoyle.com
Sponsored by: Flowercart
Fri 2pm at Wolfville Library; Fri 7pm at FT; Sat 10am at Whittle; Sat 1pm at FT
Teresa is an explorer and vocal
boundary-pusher who uses the
Celtic roots from her home on
Prince Edward Island to sing
with honesty and passion. She
has traveled the world with
her guitar, combining her love
of learning and music, and has
performed in venues across
Canada and around the globe.
Her most recent album, “Song
Road”, includes violinist Jaron
Freeman-Fox, and the pair has
created a musical adventure
like no other. This ECMAwinner is sure to please Deep
Roots audiences, and we are
thrilled to have her share her
roots with us.
Fortunate Ones | fortunateones.ca
Sponsored by: Victoria’s Historic Inn
Sat 11:15am at Whittle; Sat 12:30pm at Market; Sun 1pm at FT
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One night in Corner Brook
Newfoundland, Andrew James
O’Brien was hanging out at a
friend’s place playing music. The
sister of that friend (Catherine
Allan) began singing along and
magic (and romance) blossomed. They call themselves
“Fortunate Ones” and are
currently working on a debut
album entitled “The Bliss” that
will feature their earnest blend
of acoustic folk/pop music and
delicately precise harmonies.
Their live performances are
intimate reflections on life, love,
and their home province and we
are very excited to have them
share their talents with us at
Deep Roots.
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Jaron Freeman-Fox | theoppositeofeverything.com
Jaron studied the violin in and
around Vancouver from an early
age, eventually attending music
school to study jazz, classical
performance, and composition.
He toured India and immersed
himself in that county’s music.
Upon returning to Canada, he
performed and recorded with
a variety of artists including
his band Jaron Freeman-Fox
& The Opposite of Everything.
In performance, Freeman-Fox
demonstrates the many things
one can do with a violin, and
dances the line between the
beautiful and the ridiculous
with his 5-string version of the
instrument.
Sponsored by: Country Stoves & Sunrooms Ltd.
Fri 1pm at Tent; Fri 7pm at FT; Sat 12:30pm at Whittle; Sat 10:30pm at Old O
The Funtime Brigade | thefuntimebrigade.ca
Funtime came into existence
when two singer songwriter
friends, Pete Adams and Jesse
Potter, reunited. Oliver Lund,
guitar and beatboxing, and
Jamie Loughead, bass and
vocals, complete the band. The
Funtime Brigade’s music (now
co-written
by all four members)
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features a blend of rap and folk,
with a touch of funk, rock, and
Indian guitar scales. Check
them out on Facebook or listen
to some of their live podcasts
on their website. You’ll find out
how much this band loves to jam,
improvise, and have fun!
Market (Market) ≠ Festival Theatre (FT) ≠ Old Orchard Inn’s Heritage Barn (Old O)
Curling Centre (Fest Club) ≠ Acadia’s Vaughan Memorial Library (Acadia Library)
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
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artist biographies
Tom Gallant | tomgallant.com
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Thur 8pm at Union St Cafe, Berwick; Fri 3pm at Acadia Library; Fri 7pm at FT
Tom has produced a large volume
of quality work in all mediums.
His poetry and prose have been
included in many anthologies and
his book, “A Hard Chance, Sailing
Into the Heart of Love,” won
an Atlantic Book Award. Tom is
also an actor and director whose
work has been well reviewed in
both theatre and film. And he is
a singer-songwriter who once
wrote a song about Stompin’ Tom
Connors and ended up performing it across the country with J.P.
Cormier. Check out his website
for free access to his latest CD
“The Secrets of Heaven”.
Dave Gunning | davegunning.com
Sponsored by: Acadia University
Fri 7pm at FT; Sat 2:30pm at FT
This prolific Pictou County native
has released ten albums since
1997, the latest of which is “No
More Pennies”. Dave’s folk/
country songwriting prowess has
been compared to that of Stan
Rogers and Gordon Lightfoot
and has won him many accolades
including multiple East Coast
Music Awards, Canadian Folk
Music Awards, and a Juno. Dave’s
performances are engaging and
charismatic, drawing audiences
into his music with down-to-earth
storytelling and local influences.
He has toured extensively across
Canada and Europe, and we are
looking forward to experiencing
his warm, acoustic sound again
here in the Annapolis Valley.
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Halifax Swing Crew
This group is dedicated to
expanding the swing dance scene
in Halifax. Two of their instructors, Jesse Litven and Mark
Pavlovski, will be at the Market on
Saturday afternoon to help you
learn how to swing! Jessie has
been swing dancing all over the
world. Her experience is obvious
when you see her effortless
musicality. Mark taught swing
for the Dalhousie Swing Dance
Society, and now runs his own
weekly blues dance at The Nook
on Gottingen. His strong lead and
creative style make his dance
card fill up quickly, and when he
and Jessie get together, they’re
the couple everyone wants to
stop and watch.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Sat 4pm at Market
Fri 7pm at FT; Sat 1pm at FT; Sun 10am at FT
James is an Alberta native whose
captivating baritone voice and
driving guitar rhythms have
earned him a Juno award in 2004
and three Juno nominations. This
spellbinding performer, whom
Time Out Magazine calls “one
hell of a good songwriter”, has
gone from a popular coffeehouse
act ‐in Calgary to being a concert
hall favourite. His latest CD, “History” is a compilation of James’
most beloved songs and includes
a bonus DVD of him telling the
stories behind the music. It
gives us a glimpse of the 25 year
journey that James has taken
recording music and touring the
world.
Market (Market) ≠ Festival Theatre (FT) ≠ Old Orchard Inn’s Heritage Barn (Old O)
Curling Centre (Fest Club) ≠ Acadia’s Vaughan Memorial Library (Acadia Library)
Sponsored by: Harwood House Bed & Breakfast
James Keelaghan | keelaghan.com
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artist biographies
The Lemon Bucket Orkestra | lemonbucket.com
Sponsored by: Aaron Allen Web & Media Design
Sat Noon at Tent (Parade); Sat 2:30pm at Market; Sat 10:30pm at Old O
This group formed in 2010 as a
quartet of buskers in Toronto.
They have since grown into a
fifteen-piece wild wave of sound,
incorporating wind instruments,
vocals, strings, flugelhorn, and
sousaphone, among others.
Their performances are a joyful
blend of jazz, folk, and rock
melodies. Their first full-length
CD, “Lume Lume” earned them
Canadian Folk Music nominations and a Juno nomination.
The Wall Street Journal called
them “amazing” and “adventurously multicultural”. They call
themselves a “balkan-klezmergypsy-party-punk-super band”.
At Deep Roots, we think you’ll
just call them ‘awesome’!
Little Miss Moffat | littlemissmoffatmusic.com
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Sat 10:30am at Market; Sat 12:15pm at Tent; Sat 3:30pm at Whittle
Ashley Moffat (aka Little Miss
Moffat) is an Ontario native who
fell in love with the Nova Scotia
music scene and now resides in
Halifax. Her first album “Miss
Canada” was co-produced by
Joel Plaskett in 2003 and earned
an ECMA nomination. As part of
Halifax’s Wilderbeats, she earned
more ECMA nods with their
two children’s nature albums.
Ashley’s latest solo album, “Wild
About Nature” includes quirky
and catchy nature tunes about
sea cucumbers, bats, owls,
beavers, and even pandas. It
also features Ben Ross, Old Man
Luedecke, Joyce Saunders, and
Joel Plaskett.
Whittle Theatre (Whittle) ≠ Festival Tent at Clock Park (Tent) ≠ Wolfville Farmers’
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Baptist Church (Church) ≠ Paddy’s Brew Pub, Wolfville (Paddy’s) ≠ Wolfville
artist biographies
MARILYN MANZER & SHANNON LYNCH
wilderbeats.com (Shannon)
Marilyn Manzer has taught and
performed music in Wolfville for
23 years and taught Kindermusik® for ten. Shannon
Lynch is an actor, comedian, and
musician who is also a member
of The Wilderbeats - an award
winning children’s band that
performs original songs about
nature for the young and youngat-heart. Marilyn & Shannon are
putting on a children’s session
Scotty Marsters |
called ‘Kids Play Music’. Check
out page 24 for more details
about this fun Saturday morning
Take Root! workshop.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Sat 10:30am at Church
music.cbc.ca/#/artists/
Scotty-Marsters-Band
He’s too shy to say so himself,
but at just 21 years old, Scotty
Marsters is a pillar of the
Wolfville music scene. When
he’s not laying down lead
guitar, bass, and background
vocals in numerous other Nova
Scotian bands, Scotty steps
into the role of songwriter. In
the process of recording his
first cd, be on the look out for
this up and coming artist. He
doesn’t have his own website
yet but you can check out the
link above for a listen to the
song he entered in this year’s
CBC Searchlight contest.
Market (Market) ≠ Festival Theatre (FT) ≠ Old Orchard Inn’s Heritage Barn (Old O)
Curling Centre (Fest Club) ≠ Acadia’s Vaughan Memorial Library (Acadia Library)
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Sat 10am at Market; Sat 1pm at Tent
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artist biographies
Brent Mason | brentmasonmusic.bandcamp.com
Sponsored by Friends of the Festival
Thur 8pm at Union St Cafe, Berwick
Brent has been called “the
godfather of Saint John
music” and is something of
a contradiction. He’s a folk
singer who shuns that label,
a solo performer who cares
deeply about community, and
a singer-songwriter whose
guitar chops have grown over
many years. Mostly he’s a
storyteller. His latest release,
“All the Pretty Horses”, bears
his quirky imprimatur and a
fine finish. He has played with
top East-Coast talent, including
Matt Andersen, David Myles,
Catherine MacLellan, and Joel
Plaskett. Next time you’re in NB
join him at O’Leary’s pub where
he has hosted an open mic for
more than 20 years.
Caleb Miles | calebmiles.net
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Sat 2pm at Whittle; Sat 10:30pm at Paddy’s
Caleb began his musical career
in New Mexico’s high desert.
Now he lives in the Annapolis
Valley - a vibrant, art-minded
community that serves as his
motivation and inspiration to
keep writing and performing.
Caleb has recorded three CDs
since moving to the Valley,
the latest of which “delivers a
stylistic sweep of influences
from Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and
Grateful Dead to Delta Blues,
folk anthologies and psychedelic
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≠ Wolfville Baptist Church (Church) ≠ Paddy’s Brew Pub, Wolfville (Paddy’s) ≠ Wolfville
jazz.” His masterful and meaty
guitar work, along with his well
crafted lyrics, laid-back voice,
and pleasingly intricate arrangements make “Strange Weather”
sound like “a long-lost classic
from the early 70’s”.
artist biographies
Mike Milne
| facebook.com/kiltboymikemilne
Mike is a life-long Annapolis
Valley native whose love of
music can be heard as soon
as he opens his mouth.
Whether he is belting out an
a cappella tune or promoting
local musicians and events, his
passion is evident. Musical
influences such as Tommy
Makem, Jimmy Sweeny, The
Dubilners, and Stan Rogers,
has led to him specializing in
traditional Irish and Maritime
folk. His latest CD “Bent On
Ramblin” is a mix of traditional
Irish, Scottish, and American
folk. Michael can typically be
found at Paddy’s Brew Pub
in Wolfville on Sunday nights
at the Irish session and on
Monday nights hosting their
Open Mic.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Fri 1pm at Tent; Sat 11am at Market
Ruth Moody | ruthmoody.com
Sat 7pm at FT; Sun 10am at FT
Things” just came out in May
and features her ethereal voice
singing lyrics that are intimate,
timeless, and honest. Moody is
sure to be an excellent addition
to the Deep Roots stage.
Sponsored by: Just Us Coffee Roasters
Ruth is a two-time Juno Award
winning singer-songwriter from
Winnipeg, Manitoba. She’s best
known as one of the founding
members of the internationally
renowned trio, The Wailin’
Jennys but holds her own as a
solo artist whose first album
was nominated for a couple
of Junos, a Western Canadian
Music Award, and three
Canadian Folk Music Awards.
Her latest album “These Wilder
Market (Market) ≠ Festival Theatre (FT) ≠ Old Orchard Inn’s Heritage Barn (Old O)
Curling Centre (Fest Club) ≠ Acadia’s Vaughan Memorial Library (Acadia Library)
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artist biographies
Bob Snider
borealisrecords.com/artists/bob-snider
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Thur 8pm at Union St Cafe, Berwick
Bob Snider is a folk musician
who grew up in Toronto and now
lives in Bear River, NS. He’s been
called a “national treasure”,
a “living legend” and “author
of some of the best Canadian
songs of the decade”. Bob’s
songs have been covered by
Ashley MacIsaac, Meryn Cadell,
and Leslie Spit Treeo (to name a
few). Over the years he’s been
nominated for ECMAs and a
Juno. His latest CD “A Maze in
Greys” was recorded live from
the floor and features quintessential Bob Snider songs that
are direct, beautiful, sometimes
quirky, sometimes funny, and
above all, songs that go straight
to the heart.
Thom Swift | thomswift.com
Sponsored by: Roselawn Lodging
Sat 2:30pm at FT; Sat 10:30pm at Paddy’s; Sun 1pm at FT
As a solo artist, Thom has four
recordings to his credit, the
most recent of which is entitled
“The Fortunate Few”. Thom
played with multi award-winning
folk-jazz-blues trio, Hot Toddy
for 12 years but these days, he
performs either solo or with his
band, the El Caminos. Thom’s
songs are full of honesty and integrity, and his performances are
all about connecting and engaging
with his listeners. He writes
and sings about life’s celebrations and disappointments and
the commonality of our human
experience. Deep Roots is happy
to have him back.
Whittle Theatre (Whittle) ≠ Festival Tent at Clock Park (Tent) ≠ Wolfville Farmers’
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Baptist Church (Church) ≠ Paddy’s Brew Pub, Wolfville (Paddy’s) ≠ Wolfville
artist biographies
Swingology | swingology.ca
This Nova Scotia based “gypsy
swing” ensemble, is composed
of six musicians on accordion,
guitars, bass, vocals, and occasionally a clarinet and saxophone.
They primarily strive to play in the
unique style of Django and the
Hot Club Quintet, replicating the
sounds of 1930’s Parisian dance
halls and gypsy camps. These
highly trained musicians have
been showing off their talents
and passion on stages across
Nova Scotia, playing classic jazz
hits with a twist. Swingology’s
performances are exciting and inventive and sure to get audiences
dancing in their seats.
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Fri 10:30pm at Old O
Suzie Vinnick | suzievinnick.com
Ms. Vinnick is a multi-award
winning, Juno-nominated blues
singer and songwriter from
Saskatoon. A confident and
engaging performer, Suzie has
played for peacekeepers in
Bosnia and audiences in the
United States and Europe. Her
latest CD “Live At Bluesville”
is a mix of roots and blues
tunes recorded by Suzie and
her parlour guitar, Mabel. The
sound of her versatile voice
meanders around the likes of
Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris,
and a young Bonnie Raitt. Vinnick combines elements of folk,
country, rock, and the blues to
create a powerful performance
that Deep Roots audiences are
sure to love.
Market (Market) ≠ Festival Theatre (FT) ≠ Old Orchard Inn’s Heritage Barn (Old O)
Curling Centre (Fest Club) ≠ Acadia’s Vaughan Memorial Library (Acadia Library)
Sponsored by: 89.3 K-Rock
Sat 2pm at Fest Club; Sat 3:30pm at Whittle; Sun 1pm at FT; plus High
School BITS Workshops Thurs & Fri
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Wee Giant Theatre | weegiants.ca
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Sat 10am at FT; Sat Noon at Tent (Parade); Sun 1pm at FT
Wee Giant Theatre
performances and workshops
are a unique blend of
storytelling, clowning,
dance, music, mask, colorful
costumes, and puppets.
Monika Wildemann, Artistic
Director, creates the puppets,
props & costumes, all made
from recycled materials.
Moni’s larger-than-life Wee
Giants have been the heart
of the Deep Root’s Fresh
Beats Rhythm Parade since
it’s beginning. Join them on
Saturday as they, once again,
make their majestic way
through Wolfville’s downtown
core (and into our hearts) in
a colorful, musical, magical
procession.
WINEHARDT | www.facebook.com/winehardt
This acoustic jazz project based
in Wolfville brings together five
musicians with a shared passion for fine red wine and Gypsy
Jazz. Together they create an infectious groove of upbeat tunes
based on the melodies of the
inimitable Django Reinhardt.
The group consists of Nicholas
Tipney and Jesse Potter on
guitars, Amy Lounder on violin,
Photo: Claire Colville
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
Fri 1pm at Tent; Sat 4pm at Market
Cailun Campbell on bass, and
Bruno Allard on drums. So grab
your beret and a baguette and
come experience the music of
Pre-War Paris with WineHardt!
Whittle Theatre (Whittle) ≠ Festival Tent at Clock Park (Tent) ≠ Wolfville Farmers’
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Baptist Church (Church) ≠ Paddy’s Brew Pub, Wolfville (Paddy’s) ≠ Wolfville
artist biographies
Donovan Woods | donovanwoods.net
This Toronto singer-songwriter
is a gifted country/folk/pop storyteller, sharing tales of unsung
areas of Canada through honest
and heart-wrenching lyrics.
Donovan’s simple acoustic
guitar backing is the perfect
accompaniment. And his dry,
self-deprecating humor makes
his performances as humorous
as they are touching. Woods’
music has been featured on
television shows including
Degrassi and Felicity, and he is
frequently highlighted on CBC
Radio. His latest CD “Don’t
Get Too Grand” was nominated
for the 2014 Roots/Traditional
Album of the Year Juno Award.
Market (Market) ≠ Festival Theatre (FT) ≠ Old Orchard Inn’s Heritage Barn (Old O)
Curling Centre (Fest Club) ≠ Acadia’s Vaughan Memorial Library (Acadia Library)
Sponsored by: Long & McQuade
Sat 1pm at FT; Sat 7pm at FT
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STAGE MCs
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Friday night
MainStage
Tom Gallant
Fri and Sat
Late Night parties
at Paddy’s
Mike Milne
Fri and Sat
Late Night parties
at Old O
TBA
Saturday afternoon
at Festival Theatre
Ken Schwartz
Saturday night
MainStage
Ken Schwartz
Sunday
Closing Concert
on MainStage
Darrin Harvey
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CD Raffle
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Win a CD from every musician
of this year’s festival!!
Yup, you read that right… you have a chance to WIN A CD FROM
EVERY MUSICIAN playing at this year’s Deep Roots Music Festival!
Raffle tickets are only $1 each and will be available from Raffle
Volunteers at our various venues throughout the weekend. The
more tickets you buy the more chances you have to win AND the
more you support the Deep Roots Music Festival. The draw will
be held on Sunday at the Closing Concert and the winner will
be contacted by phone or email. Thanks for your support, and
good luck!
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BECOME A MEMBER
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Become a Member of the
Deep Roots Music Cooperative
D
eep Roots is always
looking for new members
and volunteers. We invite you
to join us and help establish
the Cooperative and Festival.
We’re down to earth here
and we get together every
now and then to enjoy each
other’s company and sing a
song or two. Our aim as a
cooperative, is to present
regular concerts, nurture
local musicians, support
other local arts organizations
and worthy community
projects, and produce the
annual Canadian Deep Roots
Music Festival - and while
we’re at it, have a whole lot
of fun!
Call the Deep Roots office at 902-542-ROOT (7668), or visit
deeprootsmusic.ca for more information on how you can become a
Deep Roots member and/or a volunteer for next year’s Deep Roots
Music Festival.
The dates for next year’s festival are
September 25, 26, 27. See you in 2015!
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Memories of
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Finale Lyrics
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All Night, All Day
CHORUS:
All night, all day,
Angels watching over me my Lord
All night, all day,
Angels watching over me
Now I lay me down to sleep
(Angels watching over me my Lord)
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
(Angels watching over me)
Chorus
If I die before I wake
(Angels watching over me my Lord)
I pray the Lord my soul to take
(Angels watching over me)
Chorus
Sun is a-setting in the West
(Angels watching over me my Lord)
Sleep my child, take your rest
(Angels watching over me)
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