I’m thrilled to be able to present John Reischman & The Jaybirds in the “Trust Me” series on Thursday, May 11th at 7:00 pm at Tir-na-nOg Theatre. They are celebrating the release of On That Other Green Shore, their seventh album. For this recording they’ve chosen material to showcase the signature Jaybirds blend of old-time and bluegrass music, this time with an added emphasis on the bluesier side of bluegrass and a surprise foray into the Beatles songbook, for good measure.
We are so lucky to have musicians of this caliber playing in our “ living room” of the lovely Tir-na-nOg theatre school. The Jaybirds feature some of the finest acoustic musicians, led by world-renowned mandolin player and vocalist John Reischman. John began his career in the San Francisco Bay area in the early ‘80s with the Good Ol’ Persons bluegrass band and the legendary instrumental new acoustic quartet the Tony Rice Unit. John moved to Vancouver in the early ‘90s and formed the Jaybirds, a two-time Juno-nominated band.
Newest member Patrick Sauber is a soaring harmony singer and firecracker lead guitarist. He hails from the Los Angeles area and is one the west coast’s most sought-after sidemen.
Chilliwack-based Trisha Gagnon (bass and vocals) is portrayed by Sing Out! as “one of the most versatile” and “irresistible” lead vocalists in bluegrass. Nick Hornbuckle (banjo and vocals) has developed his own voice on the five-string banjo - his playing “can be downright spine-tingling,” said the L.A Daily News. Spokane, WA-based Greg Spatz (fiddle) is hailed as a “world-class bluegrass fiddler” by Fiddler magazine.
It’s always a thrill to see this group play live. So, come The Tir Na Nog Theatre on Thursday, May 11th for the release of On That Other Green Shore. You’re sure to discover some new gems and hear some old favourites.
