Si ZEEBEN Sun staff. Musicians from around the ° province, Alberta, and even the U.S. gathered last week at Banjo’s , Pub to take part in a “musical holi- day.” Tt was the third annual week of variety music, held August 13 - 18. All ici d d their “It didn't start as a charity event but as a musician's holi- day,” said Hutchinson in between sets last Thursday. “It was some- thing for the musicians, More of a Personal kind of thing.” Initially, most of the people who took part came from areas outside the Kootenays but this year in particular the focus has shifted to more local talent. time and money raised went to help local charities, including the biker’s Christmas toy run, the Lions Club, and the Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society Expansion Project. The idea to hold the reunion originated with the frontman of the band San Jose West, Bob Hutchinson, Hutchinson's original plan was to bring together fellow singers and players for a chance to per- form with each other. hobbit hill 749-11tn avenue CHILDREN'S CENTRE Ages 3-11 play “it didn't start as a charity event but as a musicians holiday.” — Bob Hutchinson San Jose West Daycare - fulltime and part-time services, Monday through Friday, 7amto 6 pm Nursery School - preschool leaming and And b the Hutchinson and the other organiz~ ers decided to involve local chari- ties. “Why do this thing for profit? he said. “You do it for. fun and charity.” Hutchinson and the rest of San Jose West—Jason Fraser on drums, Terry Strudwick on bass—had their work cut out as they kept the evenings rolling, All through the week various performers stepped into the spot- light to play in front of the house band. : “So many musicians have their own style and we have to adapt to it,” said Hutchinson. San Jose West took the stage " the beginning of each evening, 4 p.m., and stayed until the end of the night, 2 a.m., every day, “I made my own bed and I guess I have to sleep in it,” said have all volunteered their time, 365-7280 and Tuesday - Thursday, 9 am to 11:30am Special Needs - Monday through Friday, Monday - 7 am to 6 pm, fulltime or part-time Out-of-School-Care - Monday through Friday, before and after school, on non- he > instructional days and during school breaks, ARTS COUNCIL * Arts Council has on file 1991 Directory of Freelance Editors in B.C. and info on Summer Schools workshops & festivals throughout B.C. : ¢ W.K.N.E.C - Paper-making classes for children 6 - 10 yrs. July 24 & Aug. 21 1 - 3 pm. $5.00. Pre-register. 365-3337. until Aug. 24 a). “Choosing Clay” by B.C. ceramic artists. b). Richard Taylor - arts in various medias. ¢ Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Gift Shop open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 4p.m. at the Kootenay ical Society Mi For Insertion call Cathy at 365-8074 (eve.) 365-5266 (day) he Lion’ ‘ Head Puli hood Pub B.C. 365-5811 Ff fone Wed. & Sat. Open for Lunch & Dinner _|] K + Happy Birthday Sherry Hurd from Silent Sam €> + Happy Birthday Daddy love Kane ¢ Happy Birthday Freddie love Carrie THIS WEEKS WINNER IS INDICATED BY LOGO > Phone In Your Birthday Wish & We Will Print it Free of Charge. All Birthday Groatings Must ba Phoned (365-5266) In By Noon Thursday Of The Wook Bolore The Paper Comes Out. Pick Up Your ROYAL TREAT at the aoe Castlegar Oeiy Queen On a regular night, the band starts at 9:30 p.m. and takes pbout three breaks before their final set. It was 1 a.m. on Thursday, when Hutchinson took his fourth break in nine hours. “I'm really hurting right now,” he said, a slight smile cracking his placid demeanor. “I'm really tired but I have a good positive feeling about it.” During breaks in the music and in between performers the teunion’s MC, Joe Irving, also helps take up the slack. Irving, himself,a travelled Banjo's house band, San Jose West, performing Thursday evening (I-r): Bob Hutchin- son on lead guitar, Joe Irving, M.C. and Terry Strudwick, bass. Back, John Fraser, drummer. musician, paced the evening with his knowledgeable banter about upcoming performers. “Over the six days we would have heard more than 40 per- formers,” said Irying who is pre- sent for all the shows, 10 hours each day. Irving lists off a few of the Thursday evening during Banjo's Reunion. (ca ~ Cohoe Insurance’ Vacation Trailers ind Boat Insurance ge 1127 4th St., Castlegar 365-3301 a Running for a ribbon Leslee Greer of Spokane - and her Afghan Hound ; ‘Toast’, perform for the, judges during the West Kootenay Kennel. Club's dog show and competition. The event was held in the park next to the Castlegar Recreation Complex, over the weekend. entertainers pointing them out as they, sit among friends in the crowd. “Bill Voykin is from’ up the valley. Kurt Richens, in the Wester outfit, is a fellow from Meadow creek. Christine Hill over there came all the way from Surrey,” he said. Hill is sitting at a table of rela- =m) Kurt Irchins (vocalist) from Meadow Creek and Sim Driscoll bass guitarist, perform SUN STAFF PHOTO / Jim Zooben. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Jim Zoeben tives who have come to encour- age her. Although Hill has per- formed for her family before, she’s relatively new at singing in front of a pub crowd. “This is only the tenth or eleventh time I've ever been on stage,” said Hill. “My sister lives up here and she told Bob (Hutchinson) I sing and he said “bring her up here.’” Although Hill was nervous about singing to a strange crowd she said, “Once you try it you sort of get hooked.” Irving said that giving new singers and musicians like Hill a chance at the spotlight is another big part of the reunion. “For a couple of hours during the first part of the week anybody who wants to go up on stage is more than welcome,” he said. inthe week though we to more programmed Irving, who said his family has been in the area since the late 1800's, said the big difference between this year’s reunion and previous ones is local involvement. “The idea for the reunion was originated by Bob Hutchinson,” he said.“Asa place where musicians could come in and benefit various causes. And by participating, musicians from the area express their support for local causes.” And, he said, the charities who have benefited from the event don’t mind the support one bit. Going to the lake? Don't. forget: the. chicken & salads at Chicken Time! ~ *- Celgar, Westar & Cominco meal tickets accepted * 365-5304:;.. - :> 2816 Columbla Ave. NK Schedule for August 21 & 22, 1991 Wed. 6:30 pm, Thurs. 9:00 am « West Kootenay Today - Marilyn Mathleson talks to Alexia Tumer, recipient of the Citation for Citizenship Award Wed. 7:00 pm, Thurs. 9:30 am * Selkirk College Teacher Training Banquet by area h g months of Wed. 8:30 pm, Thurs. 11:00 am ~..., -¢ Babe Ruth Baseball Tourmament = Trail and South Oregon taped August 4th "Sunday, ‘August 25 - Wed..7 pm : . The Holistic Networker. ee Relki Master, &' gounscior son Smith The Castlegar Sun SRT For kids, jammin’ new clothes are the one bright spot in back- to-school. For mom, great prices and selection shopping. 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