About

Bluegrass Fever

Label: Independant
since circa 2010
One of Vancouver Island's most popular bluegrass bands, Bluegrass Fever features Barrie Hemmings on banjo and vocals, Gavin Reekie on upright bass, Jan Norton on fiddle and Bob Johns on guitar and vocals.
Country/Bluegrass/Rockabilly
Available for Shows/Gigs

Current Lineup

Bob Johns
Guitar & vocal
2010 - present
Barrie Hemmings
Banjo & vocal
2010 - present
Jan Norton
Fiddle
2015 - present
Gavin Reekie
Upright Bass
2020 - present
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Community Events

Past Events

16
Jul
2022
13:00 19:00
Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza: Backspin (Vancouver), Scout Mountain (Powell ...
Three great bands will open the event with the "open-mic" session at 1:00 PM, th...
By Donation
Chemainus Waterwheel Park Bandshell
Event can be attended in person
13
Jul
2019
14:00 20:00
Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza: Malahat Drive, Genevieve and the Wild Sundays,...
A full afternoon of great bluegrass music in the beautiful surroundings of Water...
By Donation
Chemainus Waterwheel Park Bandshell
Event can be attended in person
14
Jul
2018
14:00
Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza: Jess Cobb and Border Ride, Clover Point Drifte...
For this year's one day Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganze, we're very happy to pr...
By Donation
Chemainus Waterwheel Park Bandshell
Event can be attended in person
16
Jul
2017
13:00 18:00
Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza: Backporch Banjo, Bluegrass Fever, Scout Mounta...
Two magical days of bluegrass music on Vancouver Island in Chemainus, British Co...
$2-$70
Chemainus Waterwheel Park Bandshell
Event can be attended in person
15
Jul
2017
13:00 20:00
Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza: Bluegrass Fever, Scout Mountain, Gold Heart, F...
Two magical days of bluegrass music on Vancouver Island in Chemainus, British Co...
$2-$70
Chemainus Waterwheel Park Bandshell
Event can be attended in person
02
Aug
2016
19:00 21:00
Music in the Park: Bluegrass Fever
One of Vancouver Island’s favourite bands playing one of music’s sweetest ge...
Chemainus Waterwheel Park Bandshell
Event can be attended in person
24
Jul
2016
18:00 20:00
Concerts in the Park: Bluegrass Fever
Concerts in the Park are a FREE summer community event, hosted at the stunning L...
By Donation
Transfer Beach Amphitheatre
Event can be attended in person
17
Jul
2016
12:00 17:00
Chemainus Bluegrass Extravaganza & Festival: Song Sisters, FarmStrong, Bluegras...
This festival will provide the rare opportunity to see the Spinney Brothers here...
$20-$70
Chemainus Waterwheel Park Bandshell
Event can be attended in person
16
Jul
2016
11:00 20:00
Chemainus Bluegrass Extavaganza & Festival: Song Sisters, Bluegrass Fever, Clove...
This festival will provide the rare opportunity to see the Spinney Brothers here...
$20-$70
Chemainus Waterwheel Park Bandshell
Event can be attended in person
04
Jun
2016
19:30 22:30
Bluegrass Fever
Bluegrass Fever, one of Vancouver Island's favourite bluegrass bands, will be en...
Free
Saltair Neighborhood Pub
Event can be attended in person
24
Nov
2012
19:00 23:00
Bluegrass Fever, Corner Grass
The last Chemainus Opry was completely sold out, so advance tickets are availabl...
$12
Mount Brenton Golf Clubhouse
Event can be attended in person
13
Jan
2012
21:00 23:30
Bluegrass Fever
 
$10
The Crofton Hotel Showroom
Event can be attended in person
25
Sep
2011
13:30 15:30
Bluegrass Fever
Celebration of the opening of the new Maritime Centre.
Free
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Event can be attended in person

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