John Reischman & the Jaybirds

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Friday, December 1st, 2017
7:30 PM

The Cowichan Folk Guild welcomes Juno nominees John Reischman and the Jaybirds this Friday December 1st to the Duncan United Church. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch one of the finest old time and bluegrass bands in North America as they celebrate the release of their sixth CD “On That Other Green Shore”.

The Jaybirds feature some of the finest acoustic musicians on the road west, led by veteran performer John Reischman. A world-renowned mandolinist and composer, John began his career in the San Francisco Bay area in the early '80s with the Good Ol' Persons bluegrass band and the legendary instrumental new acoustic quartet the Tony Rice Unit.

John moved to Vancouver in the early '90s and formed the Jaybirds, a two-time Juno-nominated band delivering their own trademark blend of original songs and instrumentals, reimagined tunes from the old-time vaults, and bluegrass power. They are simultaneously modern, vintage and unique.

Newest member Patrick Sauber on guitar and vocals will be joining the band for this show along with John Reischman on mandolin and vocals, Greg Spatz on fiddle, Trisha Gagnon on bass and vocals, and Nick Hornbuckle on banjo and vocals. Patrick, who hails from the Los Angeles area, is one the west coast's most sought-after sidemen. A soaring harmony singer and firecracker lead guitarist, he's featured on the 2016 Grammy-nominated album The Hazel and Alice Sessions by Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands. Patrick has played and recorded with such stellar names as rock legend John Fogerty and multi-instrumentalist John Jorgensen.

Chilliwack, BC based Trisha Gagnon is portrayed by Sing Out! as "one of the most versatile" and "irresistible" lead vocalists in bluegrass, her strong and distinctive style ranging from "mournful and plaintive" to "hopeful and yearning." Trisha anchors what

Dirty Linen magazine calls "gorgeous three-part harmonies." She's also known for songwriting, dating back to her early days with the award-winning B.C. bluegrass band Tumbleweed. Her solo album includes guests Vince Gill and Peter Rowan.

Nick Hornbuckle has developed his own voice on the five-string banjo - a two-finger roll unlike other contemporary banjo players. "Nick Hornbuckle's banjo can be downright spine-tingling," said the L.A Daily News. His solo album 12x2 (+/-1), was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award in 2015, and Nick is a composer who also digs for rare old-time gems.

Spokane, WA-based Greg Spatz is hailed as a "world-class bluegrass fiddler" by Fiddler magazine. Audiophile Audition says Fiddlin' Greg's "virtuosic playing is flawlessly delivered time after time." His Paul Bunyanesque chops have made him a popular fixture down through the years on the West Coast, where he's played with iconic mandolinist Frank Wakefield and resophonic guitar master Rob Ickes. Greg also tours and records with Mighty Squirrel, has a solo album called Fiddler's Dream, and is an award-winning novelist.

Tickets $20 / $15 for CFG members

Also available in person at Ten Old Books and Volume One Books in Duncan.