DOWNEAST BLUEGRASS & OLDTIME MUSIC SOCIETY

Bluegrass Tradition have been performing since 2005 and are dedicated to the traditional bluegrass music they love. Trevor Boutilier and Karen DeCoste are the founding members. The band has won many awards including Band of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year and Gospel Performance of the Year at the ECBMA. Trevor has his masters in mandolin and has won Male Vocalist. Karen has her Female Vocalist masters and has won Bass Player and Composer of the year awards. Ryan Dillman has been playing music since he was 8 years old. He has won many awards and has his masters in banjo. Ryan led the successful band Shadow River for many years and his influences are deeply rooted in traditional bluegrass music. Andrew Kent is a versatile fiddler and is a well- known performer, session musician and teacher. He has performed all over the world including a performance for the royal family and Prime Ministers. He is also a long-time fiddler at the Calgary Stampede grandstand show.

Husband and wife duo, Janet McGarry and Serge Bernard have performed for many years at bluegrass festivals and many other events throughout Eastern Canada and beyond. As the Janet McGarry Band, they share the stage with another great husband and wife team, Karen DeCoste and Trevor Boutilier, of the Nova Scotia band Bluegrass Tradition. Janet is a 5 time “Female Vocalist of the Year” recipient at the Eastern Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards earning her a “Masters” in the category, and she is also a proud “Daughter of Bluegrass”, a group of International leading women in Bluegrass Music.

An award winning country musician, Mark Cameron is right at home at BeechBrook Campground! A special treat for fans of classic country music, sit it back and enjoy their show on Friday evening!

Matt Lunn & Echo Mountain has been together for 6 years now and has had the opportunity to play at various festivals throughout the Maritimes. The band is well known for their ability to tell a story through their music, and crisp vocals from multiple Members in the group winning “Most Promising Band of the Year” at the Eastern Canada Bluegrass Music Awards (ECBMA).

RiverBank has been together since 2019 with three of the members from New Brunswick and one hailing from Nova Scotia. Featuring Daniel Maillet on guitar, Dominic Cormier on banjo, Marc Leger on bass, and Waylon Robichaud on mandolin, RiverBank showcases versatile vocalists and impressive instrumentalists to create exciting, energetic performances for all bluegrass fans to enjoy.

For over 30 years, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out have been touring and releasing great, original bluegrass music. After spending a handful of formative years as a member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (and recording some legendary bluegrass music in the process), Russell Moore formed IIIrd Tyme Out in 1991 and bluegrass music hasn’t been the same since. IIIrd Tyme Out helped usher in a new era of youthful, energetic bluegrass and established a unique sound that has lasted well into the 21st century. Three decades later, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out are one of bluegrass music’s most-awarded touring bands with over 50 industry accolades to their credit. In 2019, Moore received his 6th Male Vocalist of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association, maintaining the record as their most awarded in that category. With 18 albums and plenty of miles under his belt, Moore is excited about celebrating the band’s 30th Anniversary. “Even with all these years into it we’re just as ready to hit the road and play the music as we were our first day on the road in 1991.”

The Hound Dog Ramblers are a new band based in Moncton and Amherst focused on reviving rarely heard bluegrass treasures by classic bluegrass artists such as Delia Bell, Larry Sparks, Flatt & Scruggs, Jim & Jesse, Johnson Mountain Boys, and Hazel Dickens. They perform a number of original songs as well. Demos can be heard at: https://on.soundcloud.com/wyGEk

Appealing to traditional and progressive acoustic music fans alike, The Ruta Beggars combine bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies, fiery instrumentals, and plenty of fun. They have been praised for their creative yet tasteful arrangements and charming performances, winning Thomas Point’s band competition in 2019. Since 2018 they have brought the joy of their live show to audiences across the US and Canada from festival stages to storied folk listening rooms and as support for legacy acts Lyle Lovett and Ricky Skaggs.

Third Harmony is a band from New Brunswick that was founded in 2015. Since then, they have been perfecting their craft, from the chilling harmonies to the precise musicianship. These musicians are no strangers to the bluegrass circuit; Gerry Richard on guitar and vocals, daughter Natasha Richard on fiddle and vocals, Dan Maillet on banjo and vocals and Ron Savoie on mandolin and vocals. This group would not be complete without the impressive talents of Marcel Duplesis on bass. These guys bring a mix of old traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, along with some high energy toe taping fiddle tunes. A few years ago, Third Harmony released their first album titled “Stepping Up”. In 2019, they won “Recording of the year”, “Vocal group of the year” and “Female vocalist of the year (Natasha)” at the Eastern Canada Bluegrass Music Awards.