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Canada's roots/swing duo Over The Moon are totally immersed in real cowboy country. When you set up home in the foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, it's inevitable there will be a strong sense of place and the rhythms of the land when you start to play music.

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The couple's debut album, mostly written and recorded on the ranch where they live, reflects the pulse of life living in a territory that is rugged and beautiful. Their music is a wild ride from 40's western swing and Appalachian old-time, to cowboy blues, all featuring their meant-to-be vocals and a wide array of acoustic instruments.

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‍“The very essence of traditional country-folk at it’s finest. Soothing for the soul and a glimpse into the ethereal.” ~ Maverick Magazine, UK

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‍Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell are both award winning multi-instrumentalists and vocalists that have spent most of their lives as studio and live performance musicians for other artists. After discovering their near perfect blend of voices, often moving people to tears upon hearing them sing together, they decided to try their own project and Over the Moon was born.“Together, their voices have a timeless quality that suits this earthy music perfectly.” ~ FATEA Magazine, UKSimple and sweet, their music and lyrics have a common thread that speaks of the Canadian west.“It brings back the simplicity and beauty of songwriting, of story telling through music, taking you somewhere else entirely, somewhere beautiful!” ~ Canadian Beats Media

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‍https://www.overthemoonband.com/

‍https://www.instagram.com/overthemoonmusic/

‍https://www.facebook.com/OverTheMoonMusic/

‍https://www.youtube.com/@overthemoonAlberta

Members of the Foothills Bluegrass Music Society are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the FBMS. The AGM will be held at 6:00 PM on November 23, 2024 at the Irish Cultural Centre in Bowness (6452 35 Ave NW, Calgary AB).

If you're not a member yet this is a great opportunity to get your membership, either purchase online at https://www.foothillsbluegrass.com/membership or buy yours at the door. All new memberships purchased October through December 2024 are valid through 2025.

Your attendance and participation at the AGM is crucial to supporting and improving our society, and can shape the vision for the future. The following board positions are up for election (two-year term) in 2024:

‍Vice President

Secretary

Member-at-Large (x 4)

If you attend the AGM, you will receive FREE ADMISSION to the Ninth Avenue Allstars and Lazy Susans. If you plan to attend the AGM please reserve your free ticket here. More on the bands below…

Schedule

AGM Meeting - 6:00 PM

Doors Open for Concert - 7:00 PM

Concert - 7:30 PM

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‍The 9th Ave Allstars are:

Fred Mallette, Banjo - a veteran of Calgary and area, folk clubs, music festivals, and pubs playing some of the finest bluegrass banjo in western Canada.

Al LaMonaca, Guitar/Dobro - a roots music and bluegrass regular on the Calgary music scene for decades; playing guitar, banjo and dobro in acoustic bands, duos and trios.

Dale Ulan, Bass - a dog house specialist that also doubles as a recording engineer and electronics specialist having produced many albums for local and regional roots artists.

Bruce Rohn, Fiddle - a road veteran having toured with regional country performers, a frequent local performer at bluegrass club concerts, a jam hound at festivals and a local fiddle wizard.

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Supporting the 9th Ave Allstars are The Lazy Susans are all about revelling in the making of music. While all members are seasoned musicians separately, it is collectively where the magic happens. Bluegrass lays the foundation, however, we take the occasional folk, country and pop tunes and add our “SueGrass” spin  with lots of harmonies.

Join us for our Annual Christmas Potluck and Concert doors (and some pre dinner jams!) at 4:00 PM on Saturday December 21, 2023 at the Irish Cultural Centre, 6452 35 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta. We will be serving dinner at ~6:00 PM (including your very own lovingly prepared contributions!) with a performance from Sarah Jane Scouten!

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Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members with a portion donated to North East Family Connections Food Pantry

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We are looking forward to the pot luck. Here's some key details…

• The main meal of turkey, stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes is being prepared by our experienced caterer in an AHS approved kitchen.
• What to bring - based on the first letter of your last name please bring a dish of your choice:

1. A to H - Veggies and side dishes
2. I to P - Deserts
3. Q to Z - Appetizers

• Please ensure you identify any possible allergens (or better yet avoid them).
• Foothills Bluegrass advises that you are attending this dinner at your own risk.

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Tickets can be purchased at the link below:

‍Purchase your tickets for the Christmas Potluck and Concert

‍If you need to sign up or renew your membership please click the link below:

‍Sign Up or Renew Your Membership for 2024 Here

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‍‍And of course there will be music:

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Sarah Jane Scouten is a Canadian folk and Americana songwriter. Her songs pay their respects to 60s and 70s country songwriters Willie Nelson, John Prine, Bobby Gentry and weave in British folk revival elements with a continuous thread leading back to her roots in bluegrass and old time music. After a transformative four years, training as a herbalist in southwest Scotland, Sarah Jane has released her fifth album Turned to Gold (Light Organ Records). Sarah Jane offers a new depth and solidity as a songwriter. With producer Johnny Payne's (The Shilohs) gift for modern vintage arrangement, this is destined to be your next favourite road trip album.

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‍www.sarahjanescouten.com

‍instagram.com/sarahjanescouten

‍facebook.com/sarahjanescoutenmusic

‍https://www.youtube.com/@sarahjanescouten