Music in the Bay

15 Friday Jul 2016

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Right in my neck of the woods, the local community association is hosting music events with vendors, and a 50/50 . I went Wednesday to see my former band mate, Bill Johnson playing blues in Brentwood Bay. The guys were clearly enjoying themselves, the dancers and the relaxed atmosphere.

Added bonus was a chance to catch up with Don and Toni of “Pony Club”, Don was running sound. I love these new PA systems. Thanks for the overview, Don. 
Pony Club is performing – Wednesday, July 27 – 630-830p . Just sayin’…the 50/50 today totalled $418. 

Country Dance and Silent Auction

29 Monday Feb 2016

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The country community will remember him from the old Westwind days as your server. Others might remember him as Santa Claus in the truck parade when a volunteer fireman. Some know him as family or friend.

Both he and his wife, Dana are regular supporter of all things community.  They have always paided it forward, now it’s time for giving back.

All donations for silent auction gratefully appreciated. As this fundraiser is for an individual and is not affiliated with a registered charity, not-for-profit company or association, we regret we are not able to provide an official tax receipt for income tax purposes.

Join the Facebook event for updates on Silent Auction items acknowledgement and more.

Magic Moments

19 Wednesday Aug 2015

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Love it when old friends come to town and the decades slip away as you go in for the big hug!

Dan & Karen Clifford recently returned to live on the Island and last week, Ken Koshman was out for a visit from Lethbridge, AB. It meant a lot to hear from them and what a pleasure to get together with them, Rhonda Lou and Mike Nicholls for an impromptu jam replete with “ya, ya” moments. Ken kept saying it was “like christmas” and i have to agree.

It was Ken Koshman who got a country trio at Lonesome Charlie’s Saloon to let (the just 19 yr old and shy, shy, shy) me sing some recently learned Emmylou Harris songs. Those three continued to play key roles in the coming years, it was Norm Watson, Norm Winquist and Ralph Nieforth. Just in case I never thanked you, thank you Ken.

Rhonda Lou and Mike Nicholls recently released their CD ‘Little Crow’. Rhonda and I  first met in the mid to late 70s around the time of the ‘Blue Sky Band’, ‘Hands Up Band’ days, ahem – more years ago then we care to admit. I have long admired her work, so I’m pleased to add ‘Horse Crazy’ and ‘Little Crow’ to my collection of car companions. So wonderful to reconnect, it’s truly inspiring.