introduce Terry Poirier as their new bass player. Terry is a native of New Brunswick, Canada and is the son of very well-known Canadian fiddle player, Eddy Poirier. Terry has spent the last 5 years as bass player for the contemporary bluegrass group, Newtown and is also a DJ, Webmaster and Music Librarian for World Wide Bluegrass. "We are thrilled to have Terry Poirier join the Spinney Brothers band," states Rick Spinney. "We have known Terry for many years and respect his level of musicianship and dedication to Bluegrass music." Terry is equally excited about joining a band of fellow Canadians stating, "I fully expect my new venture with the Spinney Brothers to be great and I'm looking forward to many shows and miles traveled with them."
The Spinney Brothers are certainly no strangers to adventures in road travel. (Remember the bear they met a couple years ago?) Even so, it doesn't really make it any less bearable when schedules get messed up because of weather. After finishing several shows in Florida this past weekend, the band was anxious to catch a flight back home to Canada when the big "polar vortex" hit. The band found themselves stuck in one airport after another for an adventure that took 2 days before they finally slept in their own beds. Never let it be said, though, that they lose their sense of humor. Check out these regular Facebook updates from Rick Spinney, documenting all the excitement:
Update 1: Here we sit with hopeful anticipation…to get back home for some relaxation…the airport's a buzz…folks coming and going...Orlando is sunny...in Canada it's snowing...still we forge on ahead through the maze of security...keeping our cool...showing maturity...only 10 minutes to board then up up away...back to our loved ones and home we will stay...just then we hear it...from the speaker above..."your flight is delayed, from Air Canada...with love"...............West Jet..we love you and will see you next week. The Spinney Brothers.
Update 2: Oh..oh..oh....do I know the system or what??? Another delay…2 more hours....how many of you can guess what we will hear in 2 hours?? Lol
Update 3: Wait for it.....wait for it....and......cancelled!!!!!
Update 4: Well....I'm happy to inform you that I am tucked in bed and ready for sleep...problem is IT'S NOT MY BED!! Lol...well, we fly out at 1:45pm tomorrow.
Update 5: After being diverted to Montreal today..we have finally made it to Nova Scotia. What was to be a 3 and a half hour flight has lasted 2 days…But we're still smiling.. :-)
This month's fan photo comes from Nancy Jordan, a promoter in Florida who booked The Spinney Brothers for 2 different shows this past weekend. This photo was taken after the show at the first venue, Gallery 26, in Nancy's hometown. According to Nancy, it was a great night: "They are awesome guys as well as professional entertainers. They played to a packed house at Gallery 26 in my town and had 2 standing ovations! I have thoroughly enjoyed hosting this great group of guys as you can tell from the picture!"
If you've got a photo you'd like to share, please post it on the band's Facebook page and we just might choose it for a future "Fan Photo Of The Month!"
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