The Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-10-28, Page 88 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Valerie Gillies Lucknow Sentinel
Rob Brunault is one of the newer members of the group who
regularly attend the Goderich Legion jamboree and played and
sang on October 21, 2015. Brunault enjoys getting together with
fellow musicians to learn while having fun.
There was a nice -sized group of musicians who took part in the
regular Wednesday evening jamboree at the Goderich Branch of
the Royal Canadian Legion on October 21, 2015. From left: Donald
Crawford, Ken Dale, Ken Boyce, Ron Castle, Doug Oesch, Rob
Brunault, Ken deVries, Paul Dockstader. Absent regulars: Brad
Oesch, Ron Allin, Bill Nixon.
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Ron Castle is one of the more seasoned musicians who plays and
sings at the Goderich Legion each week. On October 21, 2015 his
fans were requesting their favourite tunes.
Some of the musicians at the Goderich Legion jamborees sing
and play while others prefer to just take the instrumental solos
during other's songs. On October 21, 2015, Ken Dale is one of
those who both sang and provided instrumental fill-ins.
Goderich Legion jamboree still going strong
Valerie Gillies
Lucknow Sentinel
The Wednesday evening
jamboree has been ongoing
for approximately 15 years at
the Goderich Branch of the
Royal Canadian Legion.
October 21, 2015, was such
an evening which was
enjoyed by both the musi-
cians and those who came to
hear the music.
The group originally
started out as a guitar work-
shop with the founding
members being Jim Crow,
Don Crawford, Brian Walters
and Kelly Brinley. It was
open to anyone who wanted
to come and play to learn
from each other. Over the
years, it has evolved into a
jamboree with various
instruments included in the
mix.
Approximately 7 years ago
the Goderich Legion pur-
chased a PA system for use
by the jamboree partici-
pants. The original founders
had never thought that it
would ever get as big as it
has and are surprised that it
is still going after this many
years.
Current regular musi-
cians commented that the
group dwindled the year
the tornado hit Goderich
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and they were not sure that
the jamboree would sur-
vive. However, the group
has been building back up
to the point that there are
sometimes up to 17 musi-
cians in the jam circle. They
all agree that in order to
survive, the jamborees have
to stay fun for the
musicians.
Guitar player and vocalist
Rob Brunault stated that one
of the fun aspects of the jam-
boree is that it hosts a mix of
"regulars to newcomers and
music from old to new, with
everything in between': You
never know who will show
up on any given Wednesday
and you will not know what
the mix of songs will be.
"You can play any kind of
music."
Patrick Kelly related, "I
think the jam is good music
and something to do on
Wednesday. I'm from Strat-
ford now. I used to live here."
Pam Pitz stated, "We really
enjoy the Wednesday night
jam, especially the country
music:'
To aid those wishing to
enjoy the music to express
their views while not being
interrupted, comment
sheets were made available
on the tables. Following are
some of the written
comments.
"A very relaxing evening.
Beats watching reruns
on TV:'
"Enjoy watching the cou-
ples dancing to the waltzes.
Great variety of songs each
night"
"Because I'm not 18 any-
more, some of the band per-
formers are younger than
me, but play familiar country
and popular songs."
"My husband and I come
every Wednesday, if we can,
so I guess that means we
love it. Love the country
music."
"Good music, dedicated
musicians, good time had by
air
The musicians agree that
this is a wonderful venue
in which to play, but are
often heard commenting
that it would be even bet-
ter with more people lis-
tening and dancing to their
music. The number and
mix of musicians varies.
Some nights there are just
a few, which gives each a
lot of chances to perform
their own songs. Other
nights it can get a bit
crowded, which gives a
broader mix, but does not
allow for as many turns per
person.
The dedicated volunteers
who set up and the musicians
who play try to have the
music started each Wednes-
day by 7 p.m. They appreciate
the support of those who
come out and would love to
see even more in the future.
Everyone is welcome.