Mountain Fruit Folklore Centre

Stanely wandered into my shop back in early October I think, took me awhile to get to this post! He left me with some CD’s which he says were 10 years in the making. All original mandolin tunes (on a Neopolitan mandolin his father acquired in Kaslo I believe) about his time working and exploring as a young man at the North end of Kootenay Lake.

He lives in Montreal now(most of his kids, raised in Montreal, have moved to the Kootenays) but grew up around Nelson and worked in the Lardeau and Duncan Lake area as a young man. His father, William Triggs was the purser on the sternwheeler SS Moyie for a time in the early 1900’s. He returns every year to spend time at his cabin in Meadow creek and this year was working on reclaiming an old indian trail on the North side of Hammill Creek.

Thank you for sharing your music and stories Stanley!

Neil Johnson and Louis Bockner are the spark behind MRP. Although I would say, and I think Neil and Louis would agree, it’s ‘all of us’ who are creating the MRP. Universal consciousness in action, illuminated daily in the ordinary magic of people expressing themselves through music and other existential musings looking for a voice.

Here is an MRP clip featuring myself, Jeremy Behn, touching on the reincarnation aspect of helping souls inhabit or extend themselves into the vessels we know as musical instruments, one aspect of what I do at the Mountain Fruit Folklore Centre.

 

The work these two are doing is full of passion and inspiration. Their dedication to quality with regards to video/audio and attention to artistic detail is remarkable. It’s film like these two are creating that inspires us to make change in our lives and let that change ripple and overlap into the change of others.

View their first music video;

And go to their Indiegogo page if you’d like to support their project, it’s worth it!

 

I’ve never heard this trio but it sounds as though they easily invoke medieval romance or a trip to the outermost moon of Uranus. I’m predicting another world class concert put on by the Kaslo Concert Society.

Friday, October 4, 2013, 7:30 pm St. Andrew’s United Church, Kaslo, BC.

The poster shows the way but let me say; Jim is a true resource on the history of these ‘Old Tyme Music’ genre’s. He is featured weekly on Kootenay Co-op Radio with his show, ‘Liner Notes’ and always has some rare and intersting songs and info from long ago. It’s a history lesson with someone who is passionate about the music he likes! I might add that he has a wonderful radio voice and endearing stage personna in just being himself, this Capitol Theatre show will be a cozy, funfilled afternoon.

That’s Jim on the left being interviewed by Randy Morse of Radio Free Kaslo about his upcoming show. This interview should be broadcast on Friday, October 4th, 11am on Kootenay Coop Radio.

I took in Saskia Overbeek and Darrel Delaronde’s show for a second time in around a year I’d say. Previously at the Langham and this time at the United Church yesterday evening. As husband and wife they have a wonderful rappore on stage and don’t hesitate to throw in a little gender humour. They’re both great storytellers in song and in between songs. Comfortable Canadiana at it’s best! Next year we’ll be sure to corner them for a Radio Free Kaslo interview.

Michael Guthrie will be performing his eclectic mix of music at the Langham on Sat, Sept 21 at 7:30pm. If you don’t know Michael, visit his website, to find out more about his spearheading the rescue of the very theatre he will be performing in, which took place more than 30 yrs ago! You can also find out more about Michaels musical journey on Radio Free Kaslo’s May 24th show. Only musician I’ve ever seen play ‘Shortnin’ Bread’ on a 2 stringed rebec derived from the arabic rebab, I’ve been learning lots about stringed instrument history from Michael on his visits to Mtn Fruit, thanks Michael!

Kaslo resident Randy Morse (host of Radio Free Kaslo) has a beautiful, cooperative, sustainable and exciting vision for the Community of Kaslo and surrounding area. Come and learn more about this vision Thurs, Sept 19th, 7pm @ the Langham Theatre.

 

 

Morien Jones is a dear friend and wonderful musician who has a gift for connecting with, and enjoying children just as they are! As gifted as he is he has worked tirelessly on all of his musical skills, whether it be performing, recording or songwriting. This is his first full length CD of music for children. Come on out and have a short rest on Sat, Sept 7th from 1-2 PM on the lawn of the Kemball Ctr, while the kids follow the piper!

Blues singer Kirby Sewell (pronounced soul) from Calgary visited Mtn Fruit yesterday for an Radio Free Kaslo interview. Kirby played Kaslo Jazzfest in 2012 and was well recieved. Without giving too much of the interview away Kirby loves to laugh and talk about the business side of music. Look for Kirby’s interview at Nirvanna Chronicles in the coming weeks.