The Cariboo area of British Columbia celebrates heritage music at the Where the Rivers Meet Country Bluegrass Jamboree.
The annual Where the Rivers Meet Country Bluegrass Jamboree returns to charming Quesnel, in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region of British Columbia from April 18-21, 2013.
One of the few Jamborees to be held indoors, the Seniors’ Centre in Quesnel provides a comfortable, family-friendly venue with a dancefloor, a variety of vendors and on-site parking. Over a dozen Bluegrass and country bands from the area and out of town will play daily, opening with an open-mic “Circle of Friends” and closing out each day with a “band scramble,” which allows bands to mix and match their members for a little fun.
Admission at the door is $10 per day or $35 for all four days. Proceeds from this event go toward scholarships for local musicians so that they may take private lessons, attend one of the many camps throughout BC, one of which is the BC Fiddle Treat held at Gavin Lake in July, or benefit from some other form of music education. Scholarship recipients are included in the Jamboree’s lineup.
Where the Rivers Meet Country Bluegrass Jamboree Performers
Adam and DeniLocal Quesnel fiddlers Adam Johnson and Deni Stone are previous scholarship winners making a second appearance at the Jamboree. |
Cabin FeverHailing from Terrace, BC, Cabin Fever is a new band made up of seasoned country veterans. |
Country CalibreLocal band with members hailing from Prince George and Cranbrook plays country, bluegrass and oldies rock & roll. |
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Country ‘n StuffFrom the Topley B.C. area, this band is a crowd pleaser with an amazing repetoire of “oldies, but goodies.” |
Ellaine & FriendsQuesnel’s own Ellaine Simpson on vocals & guitar is joined by Autry Combs on lead guitar, John Koback on rhythm guitar, and John Nechvolodoff on bass guitar. |
Greer Valley BlackbirdsSince 2005, this three-generation family band has strummed, fiddled, and sung their way into people’s hearts. |
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JJ & the Kountry KinJJ Johnson is joined by his brothers and sisters to play toe tappin’ and hand clappin’ music. |
Lakeside RamblersCelebrating 15 years performing bluegrass, old country standards and can dance music across BC and in Alberta. |
Let ‘Er Rip CountryCountry & Gospel music featuring a Métis Chetwynd cowboy and a Cree native. |
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Livin’ CountryGood old country music with vocals to rival Gene Watson. |
The MisfitsPlaying heritage music “outside the box” makes for memorable performances. |
The Quesnel FiddlersFor over 40 years, these fiddlers have entertained audiences with jigs, reels, and waltzes. |
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Top Secret Bluegrass BandThis family band from Okotoks, Alberta has now released their second CD, “Off The Record”. |
Twin Rivers Country BandA Quesnel country band that has traveled to Chetwynd, Prince George and Tupper, BC plays with a couple of up and coming fiddlers. |
Windy Reeds HarmonicasQuesnel seniors volunteer to perform with talent, energy and enthusiasm. |
Full information, including how you can pre-order discount tickets, is available on the Where the Rivers Meet Country Bluegrass Jamboree website.
Your Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Bed & Breakfasts will offer you comfortable accommodation for the Jamboree and other events in the region. B&Bkeepers have great knowledge of their area and can recommend unique and interesting places and events for your enjoyment. Explore the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region at your leasure!