Th ree big bands present bluegrass concert Sunday
Th e P. E. I. bluegrass band, Bluestreak, is back with Larry Campbell, Roger Whitman, Andy Paynter and Dave Blue stepping onto the stage after a 10- year break.
Th e group will be part of an afternoon bluegrass concert at the Benevolent Irish Society Hall on May 20, when they present their non- traditional bluegrass and original music.
Friends Vans Bryant and Harold Noye in their P. E. I. bluegrass band, Dunromin, will also present songs from their favourite brother- duos like Jim and Jesse, the Osborne Brothers and the Louvin Brothers. Marnie Noye complements their sound by playing standup bass, John Campbell joins in on fi ddle and sings lead and harmony vocals, and Jim Dickson also performs on vocals and plays banjo with the group.
Th e third band on stage for the Sunday afternoon show is Bluegrass Revival, consisting of Joe MacMillan, David Clarke, Shirley Smedley Jay, Ed Bonjokian, Peter and Cherie LeMoine. Th ey will perform old standard bluegrass and new grass tunes with their unique lead and harmony blends. Andy Mooney will be the master of ceremonies for the afternoon.
Th e May 20 show will be presented at 2 p. m. at the BIS Hall, 582 North River Rd., Charlottetown.
Th is is the last of the winter/ spring series of concerts held to raise money for the 33rd Anniversary Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival July 6 to 8 in Rollo Bay.
Admission to the May 20 concert is $ 12 at the door, with proceeds going to the P. E. I. Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society for the annual festival.
Doors will open shortly after 1 p. m. Th e hall is equipped with an elevator.