Black Walnut Folk Club

Category: Open Stage

  • New and Old at the January 10, 2017 Black Walnut

    On Friday, January 20th, we were treated to many returning artists and to three acts featuring 5 folks who performed at the Black Walnut for their very first time. Wha-hoo! Most chose to do 3 songs/tunes and we made a full evening of it. We will be back on Friday February 17th for our next Acoustic Open Stage. On January 20th, The performers in order of appearance were:

    1. Bob & Sue Cutler – NEW
    2. Dan Hergott
    3. Jason Rogers – NEW
    4. Gord and Ann
    5. Randy Ouillette
    6. Jakki Annerino
    7. Peter van der Maas
    8. Sylvia & Walli Sawatsky – NEW
    9. Scott Abrams
    10. Ron Hammar
    11. Cam & Pat
    12. Wayne Cheater
    13. David Maranta

  • We Had a Big Night November 18th

    Yes, on Friday, November 18, 2016 we had a full slate of Open Stage Performers and full tables all around the room. We’ll be back with some seasonal treats on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 8pm. The Open Stage Performers on November 18th were:
    1. Mike & Tamara Monaghan
    2. David Maranta
    3. Dan Hergott
    4. Ed Barrington
    5. Jakki Annerino
    6. Randy Ouillette
    7. Lawrence Cresswell
    8. Gord and Ann
    9. Scott Abrams
    10. Jack Cole
    11. Peter Van der Maas
    12. Cam and Pat
    13. Terry & Jim Krentzkamp
    14. Ron Hammar
    15. Wayne Cheater
    16. Scott Chalmers and Dan McQuade

  • Black Walnut Acoustic Open Stage, October 21, 2016

    On Friday, October 21st we had an excellent showing of musicians and listeners.  We saw some new folks and were treated to more female performers than usual and mostly duets and/or accompanied artists. I’ll put some pictures of the more recent performers on our “Performers’ Pictures” page.

    On October 21st,  The open stage performers were:

    1. Lawrence Cresswell
    2. Terry & Beth Krentzkamp
    3. Dan Hergott with Randy Ouillette
    4. Ron Hammar
    5. Jakki Annerino with Wayne Cheater
    6. Randy Ouillette with Dan Hergott
    7. David Maranta & Jeff Wilmer
    8. Ann Mark and Gord Castle
    9. Neil Light
    10. Wayne Cheater with Jakki Annerino
    11. Scott Abrams
    12. Kyle and Mike (NEW)
    13. Paul Horton
    14. Jeremy Maloney
    15. Mike & Tamara Monaghan
    16. Cam & Pat

  • Season Opener For Black Walnuts Was September 16, 2016

    On Friday, September 16th we started our 23rd season of the Black Walnut with a fine evening of music. Our new equipment all worked fine. We saw some folks who have not been around for a long time and welcomed the world premiere of a great 4 piece band (3 ukuleles, one guitar and 4 voices).

    On September 16th, we had a great turnout, in-spite of a lot of other stuff happening that night.  The open stage performers were:

    1. Dan Hergott with Randy O.
    2. Gord, Lorraine, Ann & Dan *New group – guitar and 3 ukuleles
    3. David Maranta
    4. Randy Ouillette
    5. Jakki Annerino with Wayne C.
    6. Terry Krentzkamp with David M.
    7. Neil Light
    8. Lawrence Cresswell
    9. Paul Rempel
    10. Ron Hammar
    11. Scott Abrams
    12. Cam & Pat
    13. Paul Horton
    14. Wayne Cheater with David M.

  • Onion Honey, Opened with Great Performance May 20th

    On Friday May 20th, 2016 “Onion Honey” started our evening with a 30 minute set. “A pair of pseudo-gingers with banjos, Esther Wheaton and David Pike started playing music together around the same time they started cooking together and watching dozens of astronomy documentaries together; the result is a deliciously stellar blend of old-time and traditional folk tunes that will tug at heartstrings and set feet a-tappin’.

    They have played all over Southern Ontario and toured the Maritimes – downtown streets and uptown theatres, sunny fields and dingy cafés, living rooms, farmers’ markets, and once a hot air balloon festival.

    Originally a duo, Onion Honey have lately grown to four with the addition of local folkies Michelle Horel and Stuart Cybulskie. We will post a photo of Esther, David, Michelle and Stuart on our “Performers” page.

    Their warm and engaging manner and playing of the banjo, mandolin, guitar, banjolele, double bass, and washboard in their pursuit of the sounds of the past stuck the sweet spot for us on May 20th.

    Our next Acoustic Open Stage evening will be Friday, June 17, 2016. After the feature set, on Friday May 20th, we enjoyed a fine open stage session, including 2 first timers as follows:

    1. Rick Hehner
    2. Paul Horton
    3. Jack Cole
    4. Randy Ouillette
    5. Lawrence Cresswell
    6. Jakki Annerino
    7. Ron Hammar
    8. Jeremy Maloney – NEW
    9. Wayne Cheater
    10. Scott Abrams
    11. David Maranta
    12. Cam and Pat
    13. Mike MacLellan – NEW

  • November 20, 2015 – The Songs They Sang

    On Friday, November 20th we had a fine evening of songs and tunes. We gave everyone the option of a third song and some people did two and others did three.  For something a little different, we have an attempted listing of all of the numbers performed. If you can provide corrections to any of our errors in the listing below, please do so by posting a comment.

    Next month we will have two special treats at our Acoustic Open Stage. Friday December 18th.  We will have Christmas goodies and some door prizes. Inevitably, there will be some seasonal songs as well. AND: Our featured performer next month will be Neil Light who will treat us to a 30 minute opening concert starting at 8 pm. Neal has told me that he has been working on a special project of original songs.  He will have more details to provide about the project.

    On November 20 the performers and their songs/tunes were: 1. Andrew Maranta-2 instumentals (originals); 2. Scott Abrams -Turn the page (Bob Seegar), Please Don’t Bury Me (John Prine) & Wonder where the Lions are (Bruce Cockburn; 3. Dan Hergott (with Randy Ouillette) – Sweet Home Alabama (Lynard Skynard), Riot In Cell Block No. 9 (Blues Brothers) & Buy Me a Boat (Chris Janson); 4. Mike Miller – I Got My Mojo Workin’ (Muddy Waters) & She’ll Be Comin ‘Round the Mountain; 5. Lawrence Cresswell– Our Town (Chet Atkins) & an Original medley of railroad songs; 6. Randy Ouillette (with Dan Hergott) – Can’t you See? (Marshall Tucker Band ) & Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down (Merle Haggard); 7. Jakki Annerino (with Wayne Cheater) Deep Roots & A Safe and Welcome Land (both originals); 8. David Maranta – Will the circle Be Unbroken & Harmony (original); 9. Neil Light – 45 Years (Stan Rogers) & an Original Song; 10.Wayne Cheater – Rain -O (Chilliwack) & Still Small Voice (Betty Soo); 11.Cam and Pat – Jericho (Fred G. Eaglesmith) Couldn’t Do Nothin’ Right (Jerry Jeff Walker) & Across the Great Divide (Kate Wolf); 12.Ron Hammar – Dress Rehearsal for the Blues (Original?), You Blew My Heart All to Hell (Original?) & The Cowboy Rides Away (George Strait)

  • October 16, 2015, Black Walnut Acoustic Open Stage

    We had a very generous group, including the purchaser of our Old Degas guitar. The high bid at our silent auction and others also put additional donations in the hat to raise a total of $170.00 which we have given to the Central Frederick Neighborhood Association sponsoring of a Syrian refugee family. They have surpassed the amount required for the sponsorship through the Government of Canada and the Mennonite Central Committee.

    And there was music. A small but enthusiastic audience was treated to the following list of performers: 1) David Maranta, 2) Ward Brownell, 3) Mike Miller, 4)Dan Hergott, 5) Scott Abrams, 6) Jakki Annerino, 7) Ron Hammar, 8) Randy Ouillette, 9) Wayne Cheater, 10) Cam and Pat

    We’ll be back with another Acoustic Open Stage on Friday, November 20, 2015.

  • September 18th Black Walnut for the End of Summer

    Friday September 18th was a great start for the new season. We had a 30% increase in our performers from last June when we only had 10 performers. It was a treat to have some of our regulars back and two first time performers for the Black Walnut.

    Our next Acoustic Open Stage event will be Friday October 16th at 8pm.

    On September 18th our Open Stage performers were:
    l. Wayne Cheater, 2. Andrew Maranta – NEW, 3. Dan Hergott, 4. Barry Cull, 5. Neil Light, 6. Jakki Annerino, 7. Randy Ouillette, 8. David Maranta, 19. Matt Machado – NEW, 10. Scott Abrams, 11, Adam David Lang, 12. Cam and Pat, 13. Ron Hammar

  • Open Stage on June 19th

    Friday June 19th was great even though we only had 10 performers. It was good that we decided to let some people do an extra song to fill out the evening. Thanks to Carla and Maaike for taking care of refreshments. And thanks to everyone who helped make this a great year for the BW. We missed you Randy and Karen. We all hope you’re feeling better soon, Karen.

    Now we’ll take a break for summer holidays and folk festivals. We will have our next Open Stage on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 8 pm. Have a great summer!

    See the photos below. On June 19th our Open Stage performers were:
    l. Kevin Nizi – NEW, 2. Mike Miller, 3. Terry Krentzkamp, 4. Jakki Annerino, 5. Scott Abrams, 6. David and Lars, 7. Adam and Johnny, 8. Jeff and Jonathan, 9. Jack Cole, 10. Lars and David

    Kevin Nici, June 19, 2015
    Kevin Nizi, June 19, 2015

     

    Jeff and Jonathan June 19, 2015
    Jeff and Jonathan June 19, 2015

     

  • We Got the May Long Weekend Going

    Our numbers were down a little, perhaps because of the holiday weekend and the great weather, but on May 15th everything went like clockwork.  It was a treat to hear Rob Dunham for the first time and to also see some folks return that we have not seen much  recently.  Our performers were:

    1. Dan Hergott, 2. Kevin Smith, 3. Dan McQuade, 4. Lawrence Cresswell, 5. Crispin Pemberton-Pigott, 6. Jakki Annerino, 7. Rob Dunham, 8. Randy Ouillette, 9. John and Adam, 10.Wayne Cheater, 11.David Maranta, 12.Scott Abrams, 13.Cam and Pat