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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 | Posted by BC Interior News Team

Salmon Arm’s 18th Annual Roots & Blues Festival

Though still early in the name game, the much anticipated announcement of several artists slated to appear at the 18th Annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival is officially here. “Representing the same high caliber of artists that have made the event one of the most popular music festivals in the west, this first round glance at the lineup is a sure-fire indicator that the 2010 Roots and Blues will not disappoint,” says marketing manager Lori Wilbur.
Quebec’s Erik Mongrain is a highly gifted acoustic guitarist and number-one YouTube sensation with almost 4.5 million views of his signature song, Air Tap. Mongrain’s remarkable two-handed guitar tapping technique is nothing short of genius as his hands glide over the chords, creating a seamless and simultaneous drumbeat with seemingly no effort.
The F-Holes, named after those little f-shaped sound holes on many acoustic instruments, amalgamate rockabilly bass, jazz banjo, bluegrass trumpet, surf guitar and swingin’ drums in a fiery concoction that showcases this Manitoba band’s attention to musicianship.
2009 Juno Award winner for Blues Album of the Year, Julian Fauth mixes traditional blues and contemporary urban storytelling with two-fisted barrelhouse piano blues and an individualistic style, making him one of the most mesmerizing blues artists to come along in years. Definitely an artist to watch, Fauth has recently been nominated for Acoustic Act of the Year and Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards which take place in January.
Fresh, intuitive and a hoot to listen to, the eight-piece Tom Fun Orchestra has a big sound, headlined by the growl of frontman Johnny Turbo and backed by a complex combination of horns, violins, guitars, upright bass, accordion, banjo, drums and mandolin. Influenced by the likes of Tom Waits, the Dropkick Murphys and the Brian Setzer Orchestra, these Cape Breton Islanders have been blowing the top off every venue they play with their self-proclaimed “cluster-rock,” blending musical styles that range from swing and rock to jazz and Celtic.
Roots and Blues will present one of Canada’s most popular children’s entertainers, Fred Penner. His dynamic live performances are an entertaining mix of educational song, musical fun and comedic merriment that not only enchant the little ones but also delight parents, grandparents and everyone.

Look for more exciting announcements in the days ahead at www.rootsandblues.ca. Roots and Blues plays out Aug. 13 to 15 at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds with 50 world class acts on six outdoor stages.

Member early bird weekend passes are available at 250-833-4096, as are annual memberships at $10

Front page photo courtesy of  Craig Pulsifer and article courtest of the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society

Watch past performer videos at the official Roots and Blues media site www.media.rootsandblues.ca.
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