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We've had tons of fun touring our new CD Back to You around the Valley, and we are now announcing our CD Celebration Party - come join us at the Nepean Sailing Club on Sunday, January 29 2017, from 6-9pm.
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Maple Hill have a number of festivals and shows coming up in 2017...stay tuned
Congratulations to Kevin Golka for being nominated Mandolin Player of the Year, at the CCBA's 2016, and to Pat Moore for her nomination of Female Vocalist of the Year! What a team! |
D'Arcy Campbell filling in for Sean Lundy at the 2014 CCBA's. We had a great time…
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Garry Greenland is presented with Award at the CCBA's 2013.
Congratulations Garry Greenland on being awarded at the 2013 Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards Presentation - for Teaching and Mentoring - awarded by Bluegrass Music Association of Canada and ValleyGrass.
"Garry Greenland can be regarded as one of Canada's "first generation" bluegrass musicians and 5-string banjo players. Due to the fact that bluegrass music is a relatively new genre, having developed since the late 1940s in the southeastern United States, very few Canadians were fully aware of it's sound and style, even by the 1960s. Yet from that time, Garry has been "spreading the word" of bluegrass music here in Canada, by way of his musicianship, deep seated experience, leadership and mentoring to a host of younger Canadian players. It is with much appreciation and respect for Garry that I am blessed to know him. And I fully expect that Garry Greenland will continue to promote bluegrass music in Canada through all of his gifts and talents, for many more years to come." David Talbot Nashville, Tennessee |
D'Arcy Campbell, Kevin Golka, and Nick Strachan - Nick and D'Arcy made the presentation. Kevin accepted on Garry's behalf.
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Festival Season 2014
Another fun summer ahead!
Ottawa Grassroots Festival, April 25, 2014
Valley Bluegrass Festival, Renfrew Ont, July 10-13, 2014
The Branch Restaurant, Kemptville On, July 18, 2014
South Grenville Bluegrass Festival, Spencerville Ont, Aug 14-17, 2014
Ottawa Grassroots Festival, April 25, 2014
Valley Bluegrass Festival, Renfrew Ont, July 10-13, 2014
The Branch Restaurant, Kemptville On, July 18, 2014
South Grenville Bluegrass Festival, Spencerville Ont, Aug 14-17, 2014
Festival Season 2013
We're looking forward to playing some festivals new to us this summer, and pleased as punch to be returning to others.
Find us at:
Ottawa Grassroots Festival, April 27, 2013
Quinte Isle's Bluegrass Festival May 31 - June 2 2013
Holstein Bluegrass Festival Aug 9,10,11 2013
Sand Road Bluegrass Festival at the new location in the Maxville Fairgrounds Aug 15-18, 2013
Heritage Mica Days, Murphy's Point Prov. Park Aug 31
Find us at:
Ottawa Grassroots Festival, April 27, 2013
Quinte Isle's Bluegrass Festival May 31 - June 2 2013
Holstein Bluegrass Festival Aug 9,10,11 2013
Sand Road Bluegrass Festival at the new location in the Maxville Fairgrounds Aug 15-18, 2013
Heritage Mica Days, Murphy's Point Prov. Park Aug 31
Maple Hill at the 6th Annual Ottawa Opry , June 2013 - we had a super great time!!!
Maple Hill played to a wonderful audience at St Martin's Church for the 6th Annual Ottawa Opry in support of Amnesty International.
Bluegrass Mondays at Pressed Sandwich Bar...
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Kate Greenland and Garry Greenland
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News Release:
ANNOUNCING THE LINE-UP FOR THE 2012 5TH ANNUAL AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OTTAWA OPRY!! This year the Opry will have a new home at the Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave in Ottawa's West end (west of Westboro). Joining Pat Moore and the Vinyl Frontier are...(drum roll please....) Sneezy Waters, fresh from having just rel...eased a brand new CD, the amazing and versitile Keith Glass (Prairie Oyster's lead guitar player and writer, and a great vocalist in his own right! Ball and Chain, the zany and very talented duo who have captured Ottawa and Louisiana's hearts! Maple Hill, an award winning bluegrass band featuring Garry Greenland, a much sought after musician and teacher of all aspects of bluegrass (www.maplehillblugrass.com), and again by popular demand Garry is back as our MC - keeping the show rolling. MAny thanks to our Sponsor Tracy Arnett Realty Ltd, and to the Social Justice Committee at the Unitarian Congregation!! Show time - Sat May 26, 8pm. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets available soon. FOr more info email me at patmoore at patmoore dot net. Check out www.patmoore.net.
ANNOUNCING THE LINE-UP FOR THE 2012 5TH ANNUAL AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OTTAWA OPRY!! This year the Opry will have a new home at the Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave in Ottawa's West end (west of Westboro). Joining Pat Moore and the Vinyl Frontier are...(drum roll please....) Sneezy Waters, fresh from having just rel...eased a brand new CD, the amazing and versitile Keith Glass (Prairie Oyster's lead guitar player and writer, and a great vocalist in his own right! Ball and Chain, the zany and very talented duo who have captured Ottawa and Louisiana's hearts! Maple Hill, an award winning bluegrass band featuring Garry Greenland, a much sought after musician and teacher of all aspects of bluegrass (www.maplehillblugrass.com), and again by popular demand Garry is back as our MC - keeping the show rolling. MAny thanks to our Sponsor Tracy Arnett Realty Ltd, and to the Social Justice Committee at the Unitarian Congregation!! Show time - Sat May 26, 8pm. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets available soon. FOr more info email me at patmoore at patmoore dot net. Check out www.patmoore.net.
Announcement - April 2012
We're so very happy to announce that Kevin Golka is now officially a member of Maple Hill, making our return after 20 years complete! Check out our band bio, and Kevin's page as well. Kevin continues to play with the ever so wonderful Concession 23...it's all good, it's all fun, it's all great bluegrass!
Garry Greenland and Maple Hill give very popular workshop at the first annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Kudos to Garry Greenland for putting on a great workshop on how to build a band. Lots of positive feedback.
Click on the image to get a larger view.
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival was a great success. Thanks to Bob Nesbitt and his team!
Check out their website.
...other news
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April....where did it go?? Lots of playing! We've really been enjoying the monthly gigs: evenings in Kemtpville, at The Branch, and our Sunday afternoon at Le Michel Ange.
April 17 - Great News! Kevin Golka is officially re-joining Maple Hill. He'll continue to play with Concession 23 as well. That boy just doesn't stop! Seriously though, it's great; the two bands have different approaches and different sounds, but compliment each other so well. A great circle of friends.
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March 18-20 2012 Busy Week!!
Monday,March 19: We had a great time opening for Grasstowne tonight at the Police Association Hall, as part of the Valleygrass concert series. Thanks to all the folks who came up to us to share reminiscences; lots of people were very complimentary!
On Sunday, March 18, we hosted the 2nd jam at Le Michel Ange- another fun time was had by all!
Tomorrow - Tuesday March 20, we will be back at the Branch Restaurant in Kempville for another evening of bluegrass with Maple Hill. Guests welcome and encouraged! It's all about loving the music.
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Feb 2012: The first jam at Le Michel Ange, on Laurel St in Hintonburg was a blast! Great to see so many friends come out - pickers and listeners - we all had fun!Come out to the second monthly jam, taking place on March 18. For March only, the jam will be from 5-8pm (because of a meeting at Le Michel Ange earlier in the afternoon.) Looking forward to seeing you there!!
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Nov 2011: Just back from the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards Show at the Deerhurst Resort in the beautiful Muskokas!
We had a whole lot of fun performing our first showcase in ...many years. Pat's rendition of Russel Smith's song "Anger and Tears" touched a lot of people - thank you for your feedback; we'll have to include it in the next recording! Pat's clear voice and use of dynamics in telling the storydraws you right in. "I'd Rather Die Young" with Garry on lead was another favourite. Rich harmonies, driving rhythmn, and backup and lead playing by Sean and Kevin were the perfect touch.
All in all it was a great weekend! How wonderful to see so many familiar and friendly faces - too many to name. Jamming to 3am with our friends from Concession 23, Larry Miller, Lorne Buck , and others who came along was a highlight! It's great to be back in the saddle again.
We know many festivals book more than a year in advance, so we'll have to be patient getting back into the festival circuit, but festival promoters take note: Maple Hill is back, and ready to bring top notch entertainment to your audiences. We're also well experienced in conducting workshops - talk to us about that feature of our offerings.
See you on the road,
Garry, Pat, Kevin, and Sean.
April....where did it go?? Lots of playing! We've really been enjoying the monthly gigs: evenings in Kemtpville, at The Branch, and our Sunday afternoon at Le Michel Ange.
April 17 - Great News! Kevin Golka is officially re-joining Maple Hill. He'll continue to play with Concession 23 as well. That boy just doesn't stop! Seriously though, it's great; the two bands have different approaches and different sounds, but compliment each other so well. A great circle of friends.
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March 18-20 2012 Busy Week!!
Monday,March 19: We had a great time opening for Grasstowne tonight at the Police Association Hall, as part of the Valleygrass concert series. Thanks to all the folks who came up to us to share reminiscences; lots of people were very complimentary!
On Sunday, March 18, we hosted the 2nd jam at Le Michel Ange- another fun time was had by all!
Tomorrow - Tuesday March 20, we will be back at the Branch Restaurant in Kempville for another evening of bluegrass with Maple Hill. Guests welcome and encouraged! It's all about loving the music.
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Feb 2012: The first jam at Le Michel Ange, on Laurel St in Hintonburg was a blast! Great to see so many friends come out - pickers and listeners - we all had fun!Come out to the second monthly jam, taking place on March 18. For March only, the jam will be from 5-8pm (because of a meeting at Le Michel Ange earlier in the afternoon.) Looking forward to seeing you there!!
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Nov 2011: Just back from the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards Show at the Deerhurst Resort in the beautiful Muskokas!
We had a whole lot of fun performing our first showcase in ...many years. Pat's rendition of Russel Smith's song "Anger and Tears" touched a lot of people - thank you for your feedback; we'll have to include it in the next recording! Pat's clear voice and use of dynamics in telling the storydraws you right in. "I'd Rather Die Young" with Garry on lead was another favourite. Rich harmonies, driving rhythmn, and backup and lead playing by Sean and Kevin were the perfect touch.
All in all it was a great weekend! How wonderful to see so many familiar and friendly faces - too many to name. Jamming to 3am with our friends from Concession 23, Larry Miller, Lorne Buck , and others who came along was a highlight! It's great to be back in the saddle again.
We know many festivals book more than a year in advance, so we'll have to be patient getting back into the festival circuit, but festival promoters take note: Maple Hill is back, and ready to bring top notch entertainment to your audiences. We're also well experienced in conducting workshops - talk to us about that feature of our offerings.
See you on the road,
Garry, Pat, Kevin, and Sean.
