Socially Relevant Music

Bluegrass music is lively and uplifting, as well as socially relevant. Listen to one of the recent award winning CD projects released by Athlone Studios and Tom McCreight in 2006 and 2007. (Available from Campbell's Corner Music Sales, A BMACC member). You will hear an amazing assortment of original Canadian bluegrass music, ranging in style from blues to rock, country to urban jazz and more. Bluegrass artists in Central Canada are among the most talented and highly skilled performers you will find anywhere!

Gospel Music

Bluegrass music has a strong tradition of gospel songs. Many bands performance sets include gospel selections, and many are equally able to play all-gospel shows when requested.

All Acoustic

The music is played using acoustic instruments, which makes an appealing change from the typical electric bands which have become prevalent. The banjo is featured in many radio and television commercials because it attracts attention and captivates the audience.

Wide Audience Appreciation

Bluegrass music appeals to the widest spectrum of listeners in the country, from pre-teen to golden age retirees, as demonstrated by the popularity of the movies such as “Oh Brother, Where Are Thou?” and music groups such as Alison Kraus and Union Station.

Dance Music

Bluegrass bands have successfully made the transition to performing at dances and weddings, disproving the old supposition that ‘you can’t dance to bluegrass’. On the contrary, it seems our music is more accepted by the young set than many of the traditional dance music bands.

Stage Dynamics Appeal

Some groups have changed the performance style from the 'many microphone model back to a single microphone, as was the practice previous to the 1960’s. The restoration of this old style of performance creates an interesting dynamic on stage, as the voices and instruments weave in and out of the “hot” zone. (Of course, the microphones being used are much improved from the 50’s type of technology, so the sound you get is much better.)