04/17/2025
Le Moulin presents John Reischman (johnreischman.com) and the Jaybirds (thejaybirds.com), a West Coast band that we presented in March 2012.
Where: The Richelieu, Meteghan River
When: Wednesday, May 14 from 7:30 to 9:30
Tickets: $35$ available at Saulnierville Pharmacy; Meteghan Centre Pharmacy; Weymouth Pharmacy; Ocean Blue Music (Yarmouth), orContact: Yvon or Marilyn Comeau: (902) 769-3309; [email protected]
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The Jaybirds are a superb bluegrass band, blending original songs and instruments with Appalachian-type music to create a unique sound. Now in their 20th year, the band has released seven acclaimed albums and received two Juno nominations.
John Reischman has released 3 critically-acclaimed solo instrumental albums and has played on a Grammy-winning album. He has also put out 3 duo albums with guitarist John Miller. He began in the San Francisco area with the Good Ol’ Persons bluegrass band and was an original member of the Tony Rice Unit. He moved to Vancouver in the early 90s and formed the Jaybirds in 1999.
“One of the world’s undisputed masters of the mandolin, famed for outstanding tone and taste.” –Bluegrass Unlimited
“…It is also a bluegrass album that should appeal to much more than hard-core fans of that genre.” –P-E Comeau, review of first album in Dirty Linen #101, 2002
Folk Radio UK said the “On That Other Green Shore album showcases an accomplished, experienced band at the peak of their powers, with musicianship of the very highest order.”
Peghead Nation called it “one of the most beguiling bluegrass-rooted recordings of 2017.”
Los Angeles, CA-based guitarist Patrick Sauber has played with, among others, Doc Watson, Richard Greene, John Jorgensen, Peter Rowan, Tim O’Brien and John Fogerty. He played on a Grammy-nominated album, and appeared in the film A Mighty Wind.
Chilliwack, BC-based Trisha Gagnon has been described by Sing Out! as “one of the most versatile” and “irresistible” lead vocalists in bluegrass. Trisha anchors what Dirty Linen magazine calls “gorgeous three-part harmonies.” Her solo album includes guests Vince Gill and Peter Rowan.
Nanaimo, BC-based Nick Hornbuckle plays with a two-finger roll unlike other contemporary banjo players. “Nick Hornbuckle’s banjo can be downright spine-tingling,” said the L.A Daily News. His solo album 12×2 (+/-1), was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award in 2015.
Spokane, WA-based Greg Spatz was hailed as a “world-class bluegrass fiddler” by Fiddler Magazine. Audiophile Audition says Greg’s “virtuosic playing is flawlessly delivered time after time,” while Bluegrass Unlimited says he “lays down some seriously fine bluegrass fiddle”. He’s also an award-winning novelist.
Here is a little-known video of the band singing Lennon and McCartney’s “Two of Us” from the Beatles’ Let it Be album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMn_nxfXCGQ
Thank you to our sponsors: Heritage Canada, A.F. Thériault & Son Ltd.; Saulnierville Pharmacy Ltd.; and the Municipality of Clare.
Live at Tsunami Books in Eugene, Oregon, March 16, 2023.
