Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Peace
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 04:20 PM

They kept insisting that I show up!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: KenM
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 04:13 PM

Murdoch..............French (oral and written) algebra, geometry, biology, and geography, I can understand........but how the hell do you fail art and phys ed?? LOL

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 04:08 PM

Any more photos, anyone?

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Peace
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 04:07 PM

Dang. I too had a Mr S........ who like to have had a coronary when he found out I'd failed. He'd been worried I'd come back to re-do grade 11. Poor old bugger.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 03:57 PM

The day I didn't show up Mr S..... asked where I was and someone said quit. True story, he came down with his cane on his desk and broke it and said "Good ".
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Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Peace
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 03:51 PM

I got to grade 10. Then they sent me to summer school. The place--Montreal High--was filled with GIRLS. Yeah, THAT helped my studies. Then I recall the day Ms Van Reet called me to the class in June of grade 11. She said, "Bruce, you have failed French written, French oral, algebra, geometry, biology, art, geography and phys ed." I inquired as to what exactly I'd passed. She said, "English written , barely, and English lit, barely." In the english vernacular, I was chuffed. SHE taught those courses.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: KenM
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 03:47 PM

I don't know why but I love you guys!!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 03:45 PM

Ha!hahahahahahah
Here here heer heer. hear hear.
That's what happens when you only get to grade 8.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Peace
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 03:22 PM

I do. "Heer, heer!"

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: KenM
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 03:20 PM

Bob...........thank you for those kind words. I'm sorry Pat and I didn't get a chance to visit more with you and your lovely wife but it would have taken us away from all those great acts Doucette lined up!! I guess we will have to keep that for when we come up to visit our son in Ottawa.

Speaking of our festival's artistic director..........Adrien.......I think it's supposed to be "hear, hear" but hey, we're among friends on this site, so, who gives a shit, eh? LOL

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: KenM
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 03:12 PM

maeve.........I think all of us who stayed with local people would attest that they all possess the same qualities John found in Butch and Carolyn. My wife, Pat, and I stayed with Fred and Ruth Sundborg, owners and operators of a dairy farm not far from the festival site and finer people you will never find.

maeve....I have a couple of fun pictures of John taken at Adrien's post-festival party at his place on Sunday. Send me a pm with an e-mail address I can send them to and you can pass them on to him.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: bobad
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 01:34 PM

Ken, if only more people shared that spirit, the world would be a much better place for it.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: KenM
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 01:26 PM

de rien/de nada..........Money is like manure..........pile it up and it smells like hell. Spread it around and it helps things grow. Forty-some years ago, Ron, Penny, Willie, Jesse, and Bruce (along with people like Tex and Sean who are now only with us in Spirit) brought me great joy in all those little joints in which they used to play. I'm just happy to have the opportunity for a little pay-back.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 11:42 AM

Here, here.
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Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: bobad
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 11:17 AM

A big thank you from me to Ken and Pat Millar, whose generosity was instrumental to the great success of this year's festival.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: maeve
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 07:15 AM

John MacKenzie has been singing the praises of his hosts, Butch and Carolyn Cameron. Their kindness, generosity, and hospitality to him will long be remembered.

maeve

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: KenM
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 11:27 PM

Well, I have been following the posts on this thread since Pat and I got back to Florida and have had some time to reflect on the extraordinary festival Adrien, et. al. put on. First, how the hell does he dial up the weather Gods like he does? Last year, there were fierce thunderstorms on Friday night but the skies turned blue on Saturday. This year, even though it wasn't as nasty, it was still unpleasant on Friday night but was followed by a great day of weather on Saturday.

What a day on Saturday! Penny Lang, backed up by her son and grandson and Marc...what a way to kick it off!! John McKenzie on the Barn Stage was incredible and then we all dashed back to the main stage to see/hear the Montreal Folk Reunion hosted by Mike Regenstreif. Willie Dunn was late getting there because of some misdirection to the festival site and Jesse Winchester didn't know he was supposed to be there. But, what a great time Bruce Murdoch, Penny Lang, and Ron Bankley put on. It was great to hear Bruce bring out some oldies like "Come Across to You" and "Lay Down Our Drums". For an old folkie from Montreal, it was great to hear these icons of folk music reminisce about the Yellow Door, the Blue Lantern, the New Penelope, and to talk about our now departed brothers, Tex Koenig and Sean Gagnier.

Bruce Murdoch put on an incredible set backed by the able back-up of Ron Bankley on guitar and the vocals of April Werner and Jeri Cerlew.

Those who were there will never forget Jesse's set. That expressive face and wonderful sense of humor. Those great old songs like Yankee Lady, Down Around Biloxi,and Brand New Tennessee Waltz.

All in all, what a night!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: john f weldon
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 10:53 PM

some more stills by Meg....

more shots

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 10:17 PM

Thanks Dan.

What I basically wrote earlier was that the two camera persons were for the recording of the Montreal Folk Reunion and because Jesse missed it they stayed for his set. It maybe a few weeks before I see the results as she is also going to edit the performance. At the moment I do not intend to do any fundraisers with the DVD but I do intend to have each musician including Mike Regenstreif receive a copy. They in turn can do what ever they want with it. I got it done for free and all I wanted from it was to have it recorded for historical purposes.

As far as posting any of the concert on You Tube that is out of my hands. If someone post a video clip from the festival and someone doesn't like it or permission has not been granted, than I believe that it is the person who has been filmed to ask You Tube to take it down. I could be wrong but with iPhones, Blackberries,cell's etc. it is beyond control. Maybe someone with more knowledge on this could post here or start a separate thread on the topic.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: bankley
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 10:16 PM

olddude , you're copy of 'chRonology' was mailed to you yesterday...
Quentin's wife 'filmed' my slot and a couple of Willie songs... so when I get it and check it out, I'll let you know.... I know for sure the workshop was recorded by Adrien's people... so I imagine things will start to filter in soon enough... and will provide some great souvenirs and a partial record of a great time.... R.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: olddude
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 08:45 PM

My brothers,
you all know how I feel about you ... and how proud I am to know you all and that this was such a success. I can only hope someday to get to one of them

Love
Dan

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 08:28 PM

I posted just shortly after you posted at 6:08 and it is gone. I will write again again after I finished a little work outside.
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Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Peace
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 08:02 PM

Wasn't provocative either, Marc.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Mzee Simba
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 07:59 PM

Okay...didn't mean to say anything provocative at all...was just curious.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Peace
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 06:08 PM

If there is, Marc, it won't be of me. No one asked my permission--other than Adrien, and that was for a DVD fundraiser thing. Perhaps others were asked by folks. If so and if they post to Mudcat, you may get an answer there.   

Bruce

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Mzee Simba
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 06:02 PM

So will there be any video posted onto YouTube so people who couldn't get there might see a few moments? I hope so. (There *were* a couple of camera people perpetually lurking around shootin' stuff, and one of 'em looked like she was connected to the soundboard!)

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: gnu
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 04:12 PM

Ditto. Ditto... and DITTO again! Someday....

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 03:28 PM

Congratulations for another success! I wish I could have been there!
                                  Sandy

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: topical tom
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 10:49 AM

Attending this great festival was truly a joy to remember. Also, may I compliment you, Danny, on your work as m.c. and all-round trouble-shooter. Well done!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Clipper
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 09:33 AM

I want to thanks everyone who made the trip up to the Festival. I think the only issues left to deal with are how to follow it up with an even better Fest in 2010. I must say meeting John M and Dorothy were festival highlights for me. John's performance was most enjoyable, as was Dorothy's open mic song. Ron, Hugh Wallis and I are still buzzing about your guitar skills...nothing less than remarkable. And Bruce...was there a gentler, more talented artist on the Fest grounds Saturday?...don't think so. Splendid times, hopefully see everyone back for next year.
Danny Bloom

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 09:30 AM

Lol John. On second thoughts lets make him ours so if we get out of line he will back us up.
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Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 09:07 AM

But I believe he's a lawyer?

John ;)

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 09:05 AM

By the way, a warm welcome to Mudcat to Marc Nerenberg. I'm sure he will be a valuable member.
Ad.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 11:26 PM

Glad to hear you made it John. Have a great time and it was a pleasure meeting you.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 11:16 PM

It was a wonderful friendly festival, and not only that but the people that Ruth found to billet me with were absolutely wonderful. I was made so welcome, it's a wonder I'm only one day late arriving in Maine ;)
Thanks again, it was wonderful.
Namecheck for my hosts, Butch and Carolyn Cameron, three cheers for them please.

John 'G'

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 01:53 PM

I'll add a thank you Marc to those comments and you were great as well. Must go but will be back.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Mzee Simba
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 01:40 PM

What a truly great, great festival!
I used to go to festivals all the time, in my youth, and they were the highlight of my year. Haven't been to one since my now grown kids were very small. This one, small as it may have been in comparison to ones with 7 stages running at once, was every bit as good.
Actually, better, more intimate and friendly, with much mingling of musicians and audience. And the line-up was soooooo superb! Not a weak performer in the bunch...only further inspiration to keep this music alive.
It was immeasurably gratifying to me to be invited on stage to sit in a few times. I sure hope to play this festival again!
(And thanks so much for the kind words from a couple of people above. What a pleasant surprise to see them here. I just joined Mudcat, having only found out about its existence from Dorothy at the Festival. Now I have to resist the temptation to hang out here instead of working!)

Marc Nerenberg

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 12:39 PM

They will be coming.
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Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: topical tom
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 12:16 PM

More pictures of Apple Hollow 2009, please?

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Peace
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 10:15 PM

It was great to meet you and Judy, Dean. Man, between the two of you you had the audience in yer hands at the open stage. Thank you for getting there.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: frogprince
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 09:24 PM

I was fairly confident that the drive would be well worthwhile. Luvaduck, what a blast! Hats off, Adrien, for putting that lineup together. And it felt like being with old friends.
                                     Dean

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Dorothy Parshall
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 10:40 AM

I can add little to what has already been said - but the friends who attended with me brought their 95 year old dad and he had a blast. He tried to get out of his wheelchair to DANCE when the last group came on!!! He stayed through the whole thing and had more fun than he has had in ages.

Personally, it was terrific to connect with old friends like Marc R, who was amazing, and Mike R, who has grown up wonderfully well in the last 30 years! And to meet mudcatters and other online friends.

In addition to the music and camaraderie, the size of the festival made it more intimate, friendly, a place to meet and make friends. Well worth the 3500 miles I travelled to be there.

Flawlessly organized - I'm picky; I always find a flaw if there is one.

I repeat the kudoes I have already given to Adrien, Ruth, Danny and everyone!! Great folks!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: bobad
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 04:46 PM

gnu, that is Marc Nerenberg, he later sat in on the Montreal Folk Reunion panel as a replacement for a couple of participants who didn't quite get with the program. He was an informative and entertaining stand in. Check out his bio on the MySpace page I linked to, quite the accomplished gentleman.

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: bankley
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 04:43 PM

3rd pic....is Mark I didn't recognize him at first with all the snow on his roof... but I should talk ! It was a wonderful surprise to hear him again..and thanks to Bruce for inviting him up..

It was a superb event... hats off to Adrien for the beautiful time... there were so many magical moments, it'll take awhile to absorb... I was on stage for around 4 hours all told.. so I want to apologize if I repeated myself too much on the guitar... but nobody complained to me..so I guess that it was fine... Jason is a force to be reckoned with and Jesse is a total gift... the thing is... there was no 'filler' acts... everyone was really great and the 'bar' started out high and kept getting higher as the day progressed... the weather, comaraderie, music... hard to beat... the tremendous talent was only surpassed by the love and respect that filled the air... merci encore 'Biere' aka Beer... Ron

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: gnu
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 04:08 PM

Who is tha dashing young gent in the foreground of the third pic?

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: topical tom
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 01:22 PM

My wife and I have been to many festivals but this is simply one of the very best! Everyone was friendly and seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the day.The music was unforgettable. Congratulations to you, Adrien, the committee, and all the volunteers who made this wonderful experience possible!

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: maeve
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 10:55 AM

"I've been up and at it since 6:15."

Oh! You slept late?

maeve

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Mike Regenstreif
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 10:30 AM

Congratulations to Adrien and everyone involved in Apple Hollow for a magnificent festival day. The grounds were beautiful, the people were as friendly as can be, the music was great and flowed beautifully from early-afternoon to late-evening.

I met some new friends and got to see a lot of old friends including at least a couple, like Dorothy, I hadn't seen in decades.

It was an honour to be involved.

Mike Regenstreif

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: john f weldon
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 10:25 AM

Some early pix. Jason & son looking great, Penny mysteriously vanished behind post. Later, Jason with Mark Nerenberg looking backward.

a few pix from meg

Subject: RE: Apple Hollow Music Fest Quebec Canada '09
From: Beer
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 09:32 AM

I've been up and at it since 6:15. Just now reading these up dates. Will be back soon. Got to go to a family reunion for 10 than a few friends are coming over to end the day with a little music.
Adrien