Volunteering at the Vancouver Island Musicfest had its perks – free access into the festival to watch all the acts – as long as you weren’t volunteering at the time – but you could at least hear the music if you weren’t to absorbed/busy in your volunteering job. Another perk was free camping on site and…
Tag: Musicfest 2018
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Volunteering at Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 7 – Last Day – Closing Down The Festival
While I was busy volunteering during two of the three evening performances as Michael enjoyed the concerts, it was now Michael’s turn to volunteer and tear down the electrical while I walked into town to blog! I enjoyed some food – mainly a deep fried chocolate wrap! When I returned the volunteer camp ground was…
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 6 – Part II – The Music – Exco Levi & High Priest
This Reggae group was the closing band of the festival. I was busy backstage volunteering, and was able to sneak out to get a few pictures and a wee video. And then that was it…..the festival was over! S, xo
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Volunteering at Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 6 – Part I
This day was two parts – a day of eating and drinking, an evening of volunteering. The day was a day of food truck pulled pork tacos: Time in the beer tent watching some music on the main stage! More food – frozen mango on a stick and a pulled pork burger: Michael with his…
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 5 – Part V – The Music – Ry Cooder
I was backstage, volunteering during this performance. I snuck out and was able to take a few pictures and get a wee bit of video. I was familiar with Ry Cooder’s name. I wasn’t sure what music of his I was familiar with until I read his write up in the Musicfest program. He was…
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 5 – Part III – The Music – Larry Campbell & Theresa Williams
We made our way from the Woodland Stage, walked by the Concert Bowl then onward to check out some blues at The Grierson Stage. Enjoy!!!! S, xo
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Volunteering at Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 5 – Part I
Today was music during the day – Performer Services – what I call Backstage Food Services – because that is what it is – 7:00pm-12:30am shift! Music will be a separate blog! The day started with a few more campers filling the volunteer lot. Some time in the sun: Some food vendor PULLED PORK POUTINE!!!…
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 4 – The Music – Part VIII – The StepCrew!!! Total Fun!
The StepCrew were A LOT of fun! These dynamic performers dance, sing and are champion fiddle players!!! You can’t stay still!!!! If you’re having a bad day, watch these videos!! You’ll feel happier in seconds!!!! S, xo
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 4 – The Music – Part VII – Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
We made our way to the Concert Bowl to watch Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley. This duo plays bluegrass, country, blues, western swing. They’re were awesome!!! ps….sorry for the short music clips – I was videoing so much that I cut it short to just get a taste of each musician! S, xo
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 4 – The Music – Part V – Celeigh Cardinal
I was looking forward to her! I wasn’t disappointed! Celeigh Cardinal reminded me of Jann Arden with her rough edge and powerful voice. She’s an honest woman who speaks her mind without apology! S, xo
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 4 – The Music – Part IV – Qristina Brooke & Tracy Lynn & The Savage Hearts
We started in The Grassy Knoll watching Warming Up The Stage with Blaine Dunaway, Sweet SantaFe, Tracy Lynn & The Savage Hearts and Qristina Brooke. Qristina Brooke is a fiddler and singer who played traditional Irish, Old-Time American and French Canadian tunes! I loved her!!! Tracy Lynn & The Savage Hearts joined in for her last…
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 4 – The Music – Part III – Sweet SantaFe
We started in The Grassy Knoll watching Warming Up The Stage with Blaine Dunaway, Sweet SantaFe, Tracy Lynn & The Savage Hearts and Qristina Brooke. Sweet SantaFe are a couple who sing authentic, romantic and uplifting music with Cuban influences. I enjoyed this couple. They inspired me to write music of my love for Michael…
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 4 – The Music – Part II – Blaine Dunaway
We started the festival off watching music in The Grassy Knoll watching Warming Up The Stage with Blaine Dunaway, Sweet SantaFe, Tracy Lynn & The Savage Hearts and Qristina Brooke. Blaine Dunaway is a violin, cello, trumpet and flugelhorn player from the Comox Valley. He’s spent studio time with Eartha Kite, Mae Moore, and many…
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Volunteering at Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 4 – Part I
Today the music starts! I’m breaking this day into parts – so you can pick what you want to look at – which will probably be the music – so the musicians will get their own blogs! For those interested in the behind the scenes – Performer Services should be called – Backstage Food Services….
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Volunteering at Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 3
Today was the last full day of set up. Tomorrow the music begins! But first, I have to mention another difference between Courteney and Halifax – NO MOSQUITOS OR BLACK FLIES!!!!!!! WHAT A TREAT!!!!!!!!!!! You can sit outside at night and not be eaten alive by bloodsucking insects!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, back to the day! Let’s…
Courteney, Vancouver Island – Volunteering at Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 2
Firstly, I have to say is what I notice in difference between Courteney and Halifax. Difference one is how TALL the trees are! The forests are beautiful! They feel magical because the trees are so tall! Next are how tattooed the women are!!! Wow!!! Everywhere I go here, women have MANY tattoos!!! I don’t have…
