But can we stop Bruce from giving away all his c/d's. I know he wants to personally thank so many friends, and yes, accept them with pride and personal comfort that he has touched us all. Then send him some money for his expenses. Bruce you may not want me to say this but I will. Fuck it.
He is coming all the way from Alberta at his expense and has not asked for a penny to perform the festival. Hay! I don't want to see this man hitching back. So let us all buy his c/d's . I also want to make a comment on a few others who are contributing in much the same way to see this first Apple Hollow Fest take root.

Ron Bankley
Chris Crilly
John McCabe
Zoo
4 Strings and a Banjo
Isabelle Delage
Backwater Blues
Victor Courte
Brideg End Dairy Company
SOUL
Back Porch Band
Stormin Norman (my bro.)
Little Brown Jug
Osmosaic
Dara Weiss
Guy Laflamme

These folks are coming from distances of 2 to 3 hours drive and asking nothing but to support this new venture. It is not possible to begin a festival unless you have money and I started this with "0" dollars. But all of a sudden these precious folks came forward and asked to play. I guess it is for the love of music. But I will tell you all now that our bills are paid thanks to local business. Grants are next to impossible in the first year. I just want to add that I just might have enough to pay for at least for a tank of gas to the musicians.

We are hoping for a good gate turn out and as well good bar return. All monies collected, and I mean every god damn cent will go into next year. So if we make say two grand than this will be a stepping stone to build on to pay the musicians next year. And I have told musicians that are performing this year that they will be invited back next year and paid scale for their generosity in coming this year for next to nothing.
Sure I could pay all the musicians from the gate receipts, but what about next year? I won't go begging for them to come back for a free bee.

I almost forgot. JOU TOU coming in from B.C.
Andre Thibault and his wife will be preforming. no Charge. Andre is from Verdun and worked for me about 10 years at the Douglas (psy.)Hospital in the entertainment area for the patients. And absolutely gifted musician and wonderful person.
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