Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Lonesome River Band to
appear in 2012
Click here to consult the complete band lineup and schedule.
The 10th anniversary edition of the New Richmond Bluegrass Festival promises to
be a great one as some of bluegrass music’s top entertainers will be performing on
the CIEU-FM stage for the event.
The Queen of bluegrass music, Rhonda Vincent and “the Rage” will appear on the
CIEU-FM stage on Friday. The Kirksville, Missouri native has won numerous
awards including International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMAs) as “Entertainer of
the Year” in 2001 and “Female Vocalist of the Year” seven consecutive years
(2000-2006).
Nashville’s Lonesome River Band has been one of the most respected bands in
bluegrass music for over 30 years and although the band members have changed
over the years, LRB remains as popular as ever. They will be performing in New
Richmond on Friday and Saturday.
Another new addition to the festival will be the Roys. This brother and sister-led
band is from Nashville, but they have roots in New Brunswick having spent some of
their childhood years in Coal Branch. Fans will be hearing a lot more about the
Roys in 2012 as they have signed a deal to host a weekly TV variety show and are
considered to be among the most promising country/bluegrass acts for the
upcoming year. The Roys will appear on Thursday and Friday.
The Bluegrass Diamonds (New Brunswick), the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band
(Nashville), Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon (New Brunswick) and Janet McGarry &
Wildwood will all be back to help celebrate our tenth anniversary and more bands
will be added in upcoming weeks.
The Coors Light stage will once again feature some of the Gaspé coast’s best
country, bluegrass and traditional music performers bringing a regional flavour to
the festival. The Clemville Kids and Pamela Rooney & the Exception, both very
popular at past editions, will be returning and more bands will be added soon.
The historic Almond Art Center located in the Gaspesian British Heritage Village
will host bluegrass bands and jams from Sunday to Wednesday evenings.
Performers will be announced soon.
Click here to consult the complete band lineup and schedule.
Activities all week to celebrate our tenth anniversary
There’s more to the New Richmond Bluegrass Festival than the music. The festival
takes place on the grounds of the Gaspesian British Heritage Village and we put all
82 acres to use.
Of course your weekend or VIP pass includes rough camping all week just steps
from all the music. Click here for more information about on site camping.
In addition to the bluegrass shows and jams which will take place from Sunday to
Wednesday, daily activities for the entire family will be taking place in the “Village”
from Monday through Friday.
• Free guided tours of the Village will be scheduled daily. Check times at the
admissions office.
• Darlene’s Tea Room will be open daily for tea, coffee, desserts and light
meals ($).
• Tour the Village the old fashioned way. Horse-drawn carriage rides ($) will be
available Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
• Nature lovers can enjoy our wooded trails and beach.
• Visit the Village Blacksmith Shoppe and sea a real blacksmith at work
(Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM).
• The Duthie’s Point Lighthouse offers a great photo op. Enjoy the splendid view
of the Bay of Chaleurs – one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Bays” – and it’s
breathtaking sunsets.
• The New Richmond area has many attractions – Taylor’s Point Park, the
Grand and Little Cascapedia Rivers and Pin Rouge Tourist Station, just to name a
few. Feel free to speak to one of our employees or volunteers for more information.
($) – Some activities are available at a nominal fee.
Advance ticket sales
Early bird weekend and VIP passes will be February 1 through August 15 on our
website or in person at the Gaspesian British Heritage Village admissions office
between July 1 and August 15.
Save $$$ when you purchase your festival passes in advance.
Click here for information on ticket prices and to purchase your passes online.
Free camping
Rough camping (without services) for the entire week will be included with the
purchase of a weekend or VIP pass. Pass holders can arrive as early as Sunday
August 26 and may stay on site until Monday September 3 and there will be plenty
of activities to keep you entertained.
For more information on site camping, click here.
New in 2012: VIP Passes include “Eat & Greet”
New in 2012, our VIP Passes will permit you to experience a one-of-a-kind festival
experience. The passes, which cost $140 per person or $240 per couple, include:
• “Eat & Greet” - Friday and Saturday hot and cold buffet suppers with some of
your favourite bluegrass artists (participating artists will be announced soon)
• Reserved seating in the front rows for all shows on the CIEU-FM bluegrass
stage
• Reserved camping in section “A” (band camping area) or “B” (first section
nearest the barn or reserved parking near the barn
VIP passes are available in advance only and in limited quantities.
Click here for more information or to purchase your weekend passes.
After Hours on the Coors Light stage
Once again this year, some of the Gaspé coast’s best bluegrass, country and
traditional musicians will perform in our popular “After Hours” shows on the Coors
Light stage in the barn. Thursday through Saturday you can enjoy the sounds of the
Clemville Kids, Pamela Rooney and the Exceptions and more.
Click here to consult the complete band lineup and schedule.
Shuttle service
The Village is a great place to go for a stroll, but to make it easier to take in all the
music and activities, our shuttle service will now be available all week.
From Sunday to Wednesday, shuttles will be available between the camping area
and the Almond Art Centre from 6 PM until one hour after the shows and jams.
Thursday through Sunday, service will begin one hour before the main stage shows
and will continue until one hour after the shows, and will continue until one hour
after the shows.
Workshops
Workshops return to the New Richmond Bluegrass Festival. Friday and Saturday
afternoons, fans can gather in the gazebo and receive tips from some of bluegrass
music’s most talented musicians.
Click here for the schedule.
Gazebo Jams & Field Pickin’
Amateur and pro musicians alike are invited to get together and jam into the early
morning hours.
Field Pickin’ takes place all week in the camping area and you can find jams to listen
to or join in at almost any hour of the day or night.
After the main stage shows from Thursday to Sunday, the Gazebo will be open and
heated – you’ll find some great pickers nightly.
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