Our time in Campbell River was spent working on Michael’s house. There were a few visits with friends – but we were working during the days into the evenings to improve the property. It was nice as Michael and I worked together, a nice foreshadow of us working together to build our retirement home in…
Tag: Vancouver Island
Campbell River, Vancouver Island – Coming Home
Michael walked me through his life of 20 plus years lived in Campbell River……. S, xo Along the shore… His home where he raised his children. Michael made that sign many years ago that is still there!! So many eagles…. This is his airplane (in storage at Christine’s place) I’m going to learn how to…
Campbell River, Vancouver Island – Welcomed by Coastal Mountains and Wood Carved Statues!
We made our from Courteney to Campbell River and were welcomed by the breathtaking beauty of coastal mountains located across the Georgia Strait and on the mainland as well as creative talent of the many wood carved statues throughout the town! S, xo Coastal mountains pictures! Some of the AMAZING wood carvings!
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 IV – The Music – Slide Guitar Styles and History
This was a must see!! In a barn at that!! There was a line-up….. Lester Quitzau, Chuck Campbell, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, The Bros, Landreth ad Dave Kelly blew away the crowd with their skilled guitar techniques and vocals!!! Be prepared for awesomeness!!!! S, xo S, xo
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 – Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 5 – Part II – The Music – David Amram
This jazz musician, composer, author, story teller, and wanderer has befriended Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie….. 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 IX – Walk Off The Earth – What A Show!!!!
Walk Off The Earth was a surprise. This slick, tight cover group were fun with a great light show. Their own songs were fun too! To me, as I write this after the festival….this band was the most captivating in light show, musical talent and innovative ways of singing their own songs and cover songs…
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 – Volunteering at Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 4 – Part VI
Time for some goofy moments (brought on by a wee bit of local wine) as we made our way to the main stage, with a walk back stage because we could and deep fried fresh mini donuts (munchies were a regular thing for a lot of these BC’ers…..no cliche intended but the cliche is real!!)!!!…
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…
Courtenay, Vancouver Island – Volunteering at Vancouver Island Musicfest – Day 1
Well, here we are. I’ll let you read more about Vancouver Island Musicfest by clicking on the link on its name. My focus is behind the scenes of what it is like to be part of the crew of this musical unity and the actual festival itself! Michael is an Electrical Volunteer. He makes sure…
