When it comes to blending the best of the old and new styles of Bluegrass, Woodbend offers a refreshing and energetic delivery of the music. This Edmonton based band brings a wealth of experience and talent to the stage. The members of the band, all of whom have been performing for many years, bring a refined and refreshing repertoire to their audience. Whether it is a smoking traditional fiddle tune, straight-up bluegrass, a ballad or just plain fun, Woodbend brings the vitality of bluegrass music to every toe-tapping performance.
Woodbend consists of Les Eberhardt on guitar, Ron Mercer on banjo and dobro, Jessi Jo Charles on mandolin, Jean Coates on Bass and Terry Lawson on fiddle. Together they provide five distinct lead vocal styles as well as beautiful three and four part harmonies. The infusion of energy and enthusiasm that is felt during their concerts has audiences craving more as the last note fades.
Schedule
East Coulee Music Festival
April 16, 2011
East Coulee, AB
The Hub
May 13, 2011
Red Deer, AB
House Concert
May 14, 2011
Canmore, AB
tickets available March 2011
House Concert
May 15, 2011
Calgary, AB
tickets available March 2011
Bashaw Festival of Stars
May 20 - 22, 2011
Bashaw, AB
Canadian Rockies Bluegrass Festival
July 17 - 19, 2011
David Thompson Resort, AB
Showcase of Bluegrass Talent
July 25, 2011
Dow Centre
Fort Saskatchewan, AB