Country Prose
by Charlie Hansen

Bob Gallant More CDs are flowing down the pipeline this summer and this month I’d like to talk about another one, this time by Bob Gallant of Summerside.

Bob has been singing for as long as he can remember and his dream has always been to make a professional recording. Back 2009, after a stay in intensive care, the desire became even greater as Bob wanted to leave his daughter, Veronica, something to remember him by. Bob met with Roy MacCaull later that year and Roy agreed to do one song for free. This song was to be used as a keepsake for the family.

Country Prose
by Charlie Hansen

Barry Scott and Second Wind from Tennessee Bluegrass festival season has rolled around again and the granddaddy of all PEI festivals is loaded and ready to go. This is the 25th anniversary festival and it shapes up to be the best ever. All the bands are booked and everything is ready to roll. Now if the stars align properly to give some good weather we will be in for a real treat. Festival dates are July 2, 3, & 4, 2010 at the Festival Grounds in Rollo Bay.

Country Prose
by Charlie Hansen

Greetings from the sunny and warmer south. The weather is beginning to co-operate and the schedule is getting considerably busier.

This month we attended the bluegrass festival in Arcadia, the Celtic festival in Zephyrhills, and Islander Day at Fort DeSoto.

Country Prose
by Charlie Hansen

Life is slow in Florida these days. The cold weather has finally gone away and the sun is shining just like it should be this time of year. The cold weather this year set all kinds of records here that have been in place since 1890. We went 11 days with temperatures below 60 degrees, which may not seem too harsh for us hardy northerners but for the tender natives of the sunshine state it’s shocking. Southern folk don’t know what to do when their water supply freezes and they need heat in their homes on a constant basis.

Country Prose
by Charlie Hansen

Judy and Joan Reeves and Wendell Cameron It seems that every time I turn around someone is producing a new CD. The latest one in a long line of releases is by Judy, Joan, and Wendell a very talented gospel trio from the Freetown area.

In case you don’t recognize these folks I'll give you a bit of background on them and their musical pathway to the release of this CD called Precious Memories.

Country Prose
by Charlie Hansen

Grass Mountain Hobos—Hunter's Ale House (photo: Tony Dawe)

Let’s talk about the Grass Mountain Hobos. Actually there’s not much to say that hasn’t already been said. They have been honoured with Music PEI awards, ECMA awards, done national touring and shown massive improvement in all aspects of their game.