Roy Johnstone, MusicianAbout Roy Johnstone
Roy Johnstone has been active in the East Coast musical community for the past thirty years. Not only is he one of the most accomplished fiddle players in Atlantic Canada but he has also received accolades for both his music compositions and his studio production. He is an active recording artist and has 4 solo albums to his credit for which he has multiple nominations for ECMA awards. His most recent CD, entitled "Longshore Drift" with Steve Sharratt has just been released.
The Highland Council of Scotland commissioned Roy to write music to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Scottish settlers coming to Prince Edward Island. This music is featured in a new recording entitled An-t Eilean, the Island. His music has also been featured in award winning NFB and independent film productions and he has been invited to perform with many of the region's most noted artists such as J.P. Cormier, Laura Smith, Lennie Gallant and jazz pianist Doug Riley.
Opening Night of the "Gael'" at college of piping in Summerside, PEI
A show you don't want to miss. The best piping, drumming, singing and dancing on the Island featuring the college of piping staff and students with special guests singer Patricia Murray, fiddler Roy Johnstone and pianist and drummer Brad Fremlin. Performances every tuesday, wednesday and thursday all summer.
CBC Compass Feature Roy and Steve
Roy and Steve will be featured on this live " backyard music " from the Island, Please tune in.
Roy with Rob Oakie's group at Kim Vincent benefit
"It all seems like a blur to me now. " photo by Nollaig
Roy with Rob Oakie's group at Kim Vincent benefit
A benefit for fiddler and luthier Kim Vincent was held at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown. We raised $3500. More pics from the benefit in the gallery. photo by Nollaig
Japan-PEI Special Concert Kirk of St James, Charlottetown
A special concert featuring flautists from Japan, harpist and fiddle from PEI, a cross cultural experience you don't want to miss. Featured artists are Jill Harris and Mr Hiroyuki Koinuma and Roy Johnstone.
First Old triangle Session
A few of the players from the first session at the Old triangle in Charlottetown. There were some Irish set dancers there as well. It was "great grac". Photo by Nollaigh
OLD TRIANGLE ALEHOUSE SESSION
This open session is running every sunday afternoon. Join Roy and friends for a regular weekly session at the Old Triangle , a new pub opening on 89 University Ave, near Cedar's restaurant. Slow session first hour. Everyone welcome.
Roy and Nancy Jam with Ouanani
As part of the ongoing "global jam " Nancy Clement and I joined with the band Ouanani as part of the Acadian celebrations held in Abrahms Village.
Back to the landers (1970's "Hippies" move to the Island)
PhD Candidate Ryan O'Connor has created an informative and entertaining web site with interviews about "back to the landers" who moved to Prince Edward Island in the 1970's. I was one of them! Engaging interviews and a overview narrative. The site uses George Zimble's fine photographs to highlight and complement the stories. Check it out.
The url is http://niche.uwo.ca/backtotheisland.
