Performers & Presenters

Local Newfoundland and Labrador musicians and storytellers will perform at the 6th annual Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival. There is something for everyone’s taste! Music genres include traditional Newfoundland music, Acadian, jazz, blues, hip hop, country, gospel and others. Great stories will be told by professional storytellers and community characters and poets young and old will share their wonderful work.

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	ANCHORS AWEIGH The Anchors Aweigh band members are Paul Barry, Wade Jones, Mike MacDonald, Wayne Parsons, and Reg Williams. They are an extremely popular local band offering a blend of traditional music and humour. They perform on a regular basis at The Ocean View Hotel throughout the summer, and individual band members also appear in other performances. Anchors Aweigh have released three CDs, Stay the Course, When Sailors Sing, and Time on the Bay and a DVD was released just last year. They are also heavily involved in the Festival, not only as musicians, but also as boat operators, sound techs, and volunteers for any tasks the festival demands. www.anchorsaweigh.ca
	ANDREW JAMES O'BRIEN & THE SEARCHERS Music Newfoundland and Labrador Award winner (2011). He was named Male Artist of the Year, Rising Star of the Year and his debut album, Songs for Searchers, was named the Pop/Rock Recording of the Year. Jamie Fitzpatrick of CBC Radio's Performance Hour says he will be, "The next big songwriter to emerge out of Newfoundland". John Clarke, Events Coordinator for the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society says, "Andrew James O'Brien plumbs the depth of human experience and bares his heart, soul, and liver in an outpouring of emotion and feeling against a catchy, melodic backdrop of contemporary folk, pop and rock". Andrew James O'Brien and the Searchers have been rapidly building a reputation for highly energetic, thoughtful and infectious performances. The band elevates O'Brien's singer/songwriter sensibilities with a blend of folk, pop and rock giving it, at times, a harder edge while maintaining the sensitivity of his unashamedly autobiographical style of songwriting. A strong wall of refined musical arrangement married with clever, heartfelt personal narrative, has made Andrew James O'Brien and the Searchers a must see band. www.andrewjamesobrien.com
	ANDY JONES Andy Jones has been a professional writer and actor for over thirty years. He has written five critically acclaimed one-man comedy shows: Out of the Bin, Still Alive, King O' Fun, To The Wall, and An Evening with Uncle Val. Andy has toured extensively, across Canada as well as to Glasgow (Scotland) and Waterford (Ireland). He is well known in Canada as one of the ground-breaking members of the Newfoundland comedy troupe CODCO. His books include Jack and the Manger and The Queen of Paradise's Garden. www.andyjonesproductions.com
	ANITA BEST performs the traditional songs and stories from her childhood, as well as ones she learned later from people in Bonavista Bay, Cape St. George, and the communities in and around Gros Morne National Park. She also performs songs from Newfoundland's beloved contemporary songwriters, Pamela Morgan and Ron Hynes. With her rich voice and warm personality Anita builds a marvellous bridge between old-time and contemporary Newfoundland song-making and storytelling traditions.
	ANNE BUDGELL Anne worked in Newfoundland and Labrador for 34 years with CBC as a journalist in radio and television. She is writing a book based on the letters and diaries of Barbara Mundy Groves, a woman who went to Labrador from New York in 1944 as a volunteer with the Grenfell Mission and then married a fur trapper. She wrote The Labrador Trapper’s Tiltwhich was published in Newfoundland  and Labrador Studies.
	ASHELIN From Conception Bay South, Kaliyan, Cassy, Joesie, Thea and Shaelin Palmer are a unique all sister band, Ashelin. They sing and play a variety of folk and traditional instruments as well as write their own music. They entertained at events such as world podium with guest speaker Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and a visit to Qatar for an audience with Queen Sheikah Mozah. They have also showcased for Contact East and have performed at various music folk festivals across the Maritimes including the Stan Rogers Folk Festival. Their new album The Road Not Taken was released in the fall, 2010. www.ashelin.com
	BAY OF ISLANDS MUSICAL ARTS CHORUS This is the inaugural year of the Bay of Islands Musical Arts Chorus, a community choir of mixed voices, from the beautiful West Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The chorus is comprised of over thirty members, most of who draw upon their many years of choral experience, both from a professional and amateur standpoint.  Our chorus provides opportunities for musical education, musical growth and exposure to the standard vocal repertory as well as new and innovative offerings.  We are excited about our upcoming performances on the West Coast of Newfoundland and look forward to bringing our gifts of music to other communities in the near future. The BIMA Chorus is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and contributing to music education in the community.  This year we have been proud to help sponsor the Corner Brook Regional High School Chamber Choir, as well as a continuing BIMA choral scholarship awarded to The Chorale at the Corner Brook Rotary Music Festival.
	BAY ST. GEORGE FOLK ARTS COUNCIL The Bay St. George Folk Arts are a group of 30 or more members who are all about keeping tradition.  They gather regularly to share and promote traditional music in their area of Bay St. George and Port au Port Peninsula areas.  Their monthly Folk Nights provide local artists and musicians with the opportunity to showcase their talents. Newfoundland traditional music is an important part of their culture. Fiddle, mandolin and accordion sessions facilitate the learning and development of skills playing these instruments in an informal group setting. They are professional musicians, organizers, kitchen players, storytellers, step dancers, actors, artists of all sorts, and those simply interested in promoting culture and heritage. www.bsgfolkart.ca
	Borderline Borderline band members include Terry Lavallee, John Groves, Ches Griffin and Bobby Maurice. They began around the Quebec and Labrador south coast but have now expanded to Goose Bay and St. John's and most points in between. Their CD is entitled It's About Time and, as the name suggests, the eleven tracks have been penned and nurtured over many years. In a near-deserted bay called Belles Amour (the Bay of Beautiful Love), the band focused on putting all their songs together. After twenty-two years, tens of thousands of miles, and playing till daylight for weeks on end, the members of the little big band have served their apprenticeship and now they and their fans are truly re-warded with their CD. Isn't it about time?
	CHRIS KIRBY & THE MARQUEE Kirby, a 26-year-old son of Norris Arm, NL, began playing in a string of bands on the local club scene in St. John's in 2001. With the release of his eclectic album Chris Kirby on Rum & Religion in 2006, Chris emerged as a solo artist and a captivating songwriter and performer. Chris has earned MUSICNL and ECMA nominations in blues categories. Equipped with a versatile voice and unique guitar approach, Chris' performances visit a variety of musical genres while retaining a solid blues core. Now with a new band assembled, Chris Kirby & The Marquee are keeping the St. John's blues scene fresh and vibrant. www.chriskirbyonline.com
	DANIEL PAYNE Daniel has worked for over a decade as a professional musician, performing the traditional music of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as collecting songs and dance tunes from older traditional players around the province. Starting in his teens with guitar and voice, Daniel has gone on to become proficient in a wide variety of instruments, including fiddle, accordion, mandolin, flute, whistle, and bodhran. He has also enjoyed a successful career as an actor in theatre and film. Daniel’s first solo album, Chain, won the Celtic Connections 2008 Album of the Year Award. He has also released an instructional DVD for people who want to play Newfoundland traditional music on the tin whistle. www.danielpayne.ca
	DAVE PADDON Dave Paddon has been writing and performing recitations for the last three years. He grew up in Northwest River, Labrador and spent a good deal of his feckless youth listening to Trapper's songs and verse in various cabins and kitchens in central Labrador. Two of Dave's compositions have been published with another in the works. After twenty years up in Canada he gratefully moved home in 2004 and lives in St.John's with his wife Kim, occasionally venturing back upalong to ply his trade as an airline pilot.
	DAVE SHEARS & MARK GENGE Dave Shears and Mark Genge perform with Off the Cuff at the Anchor Pub in Rocky Harbour on Saturday evenings throughout the summer.  They have been regulars at the Trails Tales & Tunes Festival since its inception. Dave is a singer/songwriter and guitarist and his powerful voice has been resonating on the west coast for decades.  In 2003, Dave released his debut CD, It Takes Time, which consists of all original material. Mark is a local performer who first moved to the area in 1985. He began performing at the age of 15 and played in various bands from the Northern Peninsula. He is currently the bass player for Off The Cuff.
	GAYLE TAPPER Gayle is an active performer and teacher of harp music. Well-known as a solo player of South American, celtic and classical harp, Gayle also plays electric harp and explores her instrument across genres of traditional, world and improvisational music. Gayle was the principal harpist for many years with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, and has been a performer many times with the Sound Symposium in St. John's. Gayle has been featured as a live guest on the CBC radio programs Jurgen Gothe's Disc Drive and has been featured twice on Francesca Swann's MusicCraft. Gayle is a also member of the Art Stoyles Band, she has taught harp many years at the Vinland Music Camp, held in Gros Morne each August and been active in festivals such as the St. John's Folk Music Festival and the Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival. Gayle's CD Here the Tides Flow is a distinctive production of world music for harp. www.gayletapper.com
	GLORIA KENT was born in Bell Island. She studied piano from the age of 8 and has had the pleasure of playing for events for many long years. She also has taught piano lessons. Gloria has been a member of many choirs, including a world choir which performed at Carnegie Hall a few years back. She especially loves living in beautiful Gros Morne National Park which has been home for the past eight years and where she enjoys playing with her three grandchildren, Ava, Eden and Dominic.
	GRANT PAYNE Grant Payne was born in Cow Head and has been playing the accordion since age 10 and the guitar since age 16. Grant was a member of the band Free Beer in Pasadena for approximately 20 years. Country and Western music is his favorite and he now enjoys playing accordion and guitar at local functions and fundraisers in the Bonne Bay area.
	GREG MALONE Besides the 63 CODCO shows, Greg wrote and performed in 43 Wonderful Grand Band shows for the CBC, many specials, radio programs, stage shows and international theatre tours. Most recently, he directed the popular and award-winning docudrama The Untold Story of the Suffragists of Newfoundland, in which he also appeared as Sir Richard Squires. His one-man special for the Comedy Channel, Pocket Queen, picked up a Gold Award for comedy at the 1999 Houston International Film and Television Festival. His first memoir, You Better Watch Out, was published in 2009 by Knopf Canada. www.gregmalone.com
	JEFF QUILTY Originally from Corner Brook, now calls Rocky Harbour home and has been entertaining in the Gros Morne area for the past nine years. His style has been compared to Stan Rogers and Tommy Makem and he sings with great power and conviction.  He plays guitar, accordion, and harmonica and includes entertaining anecdotes and stories in his performance.  Jeff released his first CD, Long Way Home, in 2009. He was a 2010 MusicNL nominee in the Male Artist of the Year and Folk/Roots Artist of the Year categories.  He is a regular at the Festival and also performs at Colemans during their entertainment sessions on Friday and Saturday evenings.  www.jeffquilty.com
	JIM DORIE Jim Dorie is currently living in his home province of Nova Scotia after working in Alberta for a number of years. An avid reader and audiophile, Jim has been collecting song ideas and bits of melody for quite a while. Jim plays acoustic roots/folk music that paints pictures and tells stories about life experiences, friendship, interesting characters, work and relationships. A long standing interest in the singer-songwriter musical category, Jim has listened to John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Richard Shindell, Jackson Browne, Fred Eaglesmith, Dave Gunning, Ron Hynes and many more. These artists have no doubt influenced Jim's writing and performance style. Jim's first recording, titled Something Happened was released in the spring of 2010. Recorded at "Wee House of Music Co." in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, the record features the talents of Dave Gunning, J.P. Cormier, Fleur Mainville and Jonathan MacDougall. Although this is a debut recording, many friends in the business have stated that the CD is as good as many they have heard from artists who are releasing their fourth or fifth album. Jim has been co-writing with Dave Gunning on a somewhat regular basis and they have written more than a half-dozen songs together. He has shared the stage with Dave, as well as Gordie Sampson, J.P. Cormier, Susan Crowe, Dave Carroll, Fleur Mainville, Mike Plume, Christina Martin, David Myles, Ian Foster, Laura Smith, David Francey, and James Keelaghan. www.jimdorie.com
	JOHN COSSAR John's songs are brilliant meldings of passion with well-crafted lyric. They have been compared to the folk and country ballads of artists like Bob Dylan, John Prine and Steve Earle.  John Cossar is a songwriter to reckon with and continues to develop new material.  He has already written more than forty recent songs which he hopes to record. In December 2010, John's first CD, a seven-tune sampler, Heart on Fire, was released.  His last album, Another Bridge to Burn, was released in late September, 2011. www.johncossar.ca
	JUSTIN MAHONEY He has a degree in jazz and has played in loud rock bands, but Justin Mahoney has found a passion for acoustic country music that even he finds hard to explain. Maybe it was all of the old-time country stars like Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard that the Steady Brook native’s father, local musician Colin Mahoney, used to play when Justin was younger that subconsciously crept into his heart. Wherever his love of the simple country style came from, Mahoney is all set to release his first full-length album of original country songs written under the pseudonym The Heavy Horses and entitled “Murder Ballads and Other Love Songs.” He recorded original music with rock bands the Evelyn Room and North Amorica. He has gigged with former I Mother Earth frontman and fellow Steady Brook native Brian Byrne and has toured with rising country music star Tara Oram, who also hails from Newfoundland. His bands have opened for big-name acts such as Taylor Swift, INXS, Dwight Yoakam, Blue Rodeo, Johnny Reid and Sam Roberts, just to name a few. www.justinmahoney.ca
	LLOYD BARTLETT Lloyd is considered one of the country's most prolific guitarists.  He has a long history of appearances on radio and television as well as a career playing music in clubs and concert halls all over eastern Canada and in Florida. He also teaches guitar in his native city, Corner Brook, and is involved in the recording business. His recordings include Christmas Chords, Full Moon Wide Eyes, Unjigged, Midnight conversations, Incense and Patchouly, Reflections, and Christmas Presence.
	MATTHEW HORNELL Matthew Hornell is a singer and a songwriter from Newfoundland and Labrador. His debut album Matthew Hornell and The Diamond Minds was awarded four Music NL Awards – including Entertainer of the Year and the Rising Star Award. Spending over half the past year touring, Hornell has been spending time learning and wielding the music that will create his sophomore album. Matthew Hornell is a constant entertainer and consummate performer. With the release of his debut album and his extensive touring history Hornell has firmly established himself as a vital new voice in the song writing community of Atlantic Canada. www.matthewhornell.com
	MICHAEL CRUMMEY Michael is an award winning author and poet who was born in Buchans, NL. His first volume of poetry, Arguments with Gravity, won the Writer's Alliance of NL Book Award for Poetry.   Hard Light was nominated for the Milton Acorn People's Poetry Award in 1999. He was nominated for the Journey Prize for his collection of short stories, Flesh and Blood. The Wreckage was longlisted for the 2007 IMPAC Award. Galore was shortlisted for the 2011 IMPAC Award. River Thieves became a Canadian bestseller, winning the Thomas Head Raddall Award. Crummey's writing often draws on the history and landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador.
	MIXED TAPES Take 5 guys that grew up in the 80's who may be having a mid life crisis or just reliving their youth and you get The Mixed Tapes, a 5 piece band from Western Newfoundland. The Mixed Tapes cover the hottest songs from the 1980's and the performance is an 80's experience, with big sound, large amps, an exciting light show (just like the old days) and large rear projected video encompassing video clips and images from the most memorable moments in the 80's. If you grew up in the 80's your bound to have a great time!
	NATHAN ROGERS Nathan’s performance style leaves the audiences wondering where the rest of the band is hiding. Singing, chanting, playing the guitar and stomping, he fills any stage with magnificent powerfully clear lyrics and arrangements.  Described as intelligent and witty, Nathan will ‘move men and women to tears with his sound and conviction. Nathan founded his own record label, Halfway Cove Music. He has  a degree in comparative religion, an award winning voice and two prized Laskin guitars under his belt.  In 2005 he released his debut album, True Stories. www.nathanrogers.ca
	PAUL BARRY is originally from Corner Brook, but now resides in Rocky Harbour where he hopes to remain.  He has been playing in bands since he was fifteen. Paul is a magical bass guitar player who contributes handsomely in classic love ballads and songs of reflection.  Paul has been in the music business for a very long time and it shows.  Often doing solo acts, he has quite a reputation both in his musical ability and his soothing vocals.  He is a member of the group, Anchors Aweigh, and his experience in harmony gives the band that professional sound. Paul believes music is food for the soul.
	PERRY MUISE Perry is a professional one man band with 20 + years in preforming.  His Perry’s show consists of Classic Rock, Country, and old Rock En Roll.  He also is able to do Newfoundland and Celtic Music as well as his own songs that are in the country style. His CDs include Nine More Sleeps released in May, 2004,  Back to My Homeland released in June 2006, and Rollin Homereleased September 2011.  When Perry is not playing in bars and lounges all over the country you will find him working away in the studio song writing or recording stuff for friends or family. www.perrymuise.net
	READYMADES JAZZ TRIO The Readymades are a jazz ensemble consisting of Ryan Froude, Scott Jennings and Paul Harris. They derive their name from the Readymades produced by Marcel Duchamp, significant works which changed perceptions about modern art in the early 20th century, a time when jazz was creating its own significant changes on popular music. Together they bring many years of experience to the jazz community in western Newfoundland.
	ROLAND REID Roland was born and raised in Norris Point and enjoys singing a variety of music.  He has been an avid participant in Trails, Tales and Tunes and takes part in all community functions. Roland plays regularly for the local seniors club and entertains them with both relaxing and party music.
	RON HYNES With a song writing career that spans more than 30 years, Ron Hynes is a six-time East Coast Music Award winner, a Genie Award winner and a past Juno, CCMA and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee.   He's been recipient of both Artist of The Year and the prestigious Arts Achievement Award from the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. John's Folk Arts Council. Ron Hynes also holds an Honorary PhD from Memorial University for his song writing and contribution to the cultural life of his beloved home province of Newfoundland (Canada). Ron is known as the "man of a thousand songs". www.hynesite.org
	SCOTT BLANCHARD started writing poetry as a child and his poetry soon became song writing.  He left Newfoundland at age 18 and, realizing the importance of the simple things in Newfoundland, he incorporated his  childhood memories into his writing.  After living in Ontario for 16 years, he returned to his hometown to pursue his passion for writing and have his children experience the beauty of Newfoundland as he did.  Scott considers himself a songwriter more than a singer, but enjoys both.
	SEAN PAYNE AND BILL COATES Sean and Bill are local performers from Woody Point, NL.  Combined, they have been playing music for 85 years, Sean with his guitar and Bill with his accordion.  For 20 plus years, this duo has been delivering an entertaining mixture of music ranging from Newfoundland, to Country, to an occasional  Rock & Roll tune. This popular duo love to entertain and are often called upon for special events and celebrations.  Up through the years, they have played for numerous benefits and fund raisers in and around Bonne Bay. For Sean & Bill, music truly is a labor of love.
	SHERMAN DOWNEY AND THE SILVER LINING Sherman Downey is one of the fastest rising stars on the music scene today.  He was voted Male Artist of the Year at the MusicNL Awards Show in Rocky Harbour back in October of 2010.  He was also nominated in the categories of  Best Album and Group of the Year at the ECMA's in Charlottetown, PEI. His band's first release, Honey for Bees, is full of wonderful sounds which appeal to all ages. Since the debut release it's been busy for the band including performances at the Olympic Games in Vancouver, BC, the Juno Celebrations in St. John's, and music festivals throughout the Atlantic Provinces. www.shermandowney.ca
	Teresa Ennis She blends her Irish-Newfoundland-Celtic background with more contemporary folk and roots elements coming up with a refreshing blend of acoustic music with an easy appeal for all to enjoy. She combines tried and tested traditional material with new fresh originals to present a musical balance that has one foot rooted in the past while the other moves forward. Teresa Ennis grew up in St. John’s, Newfoundland, in a home filled with music, singing and playing songs with her family and friends. This early life experience, lead Teresa to a professional career in music as a member of The Ennis Sisters, a Juno, ECMA, MNL Award winning folk/roots group that played stages across the world. After a decade of touring and releasing 6 CDs with her sisters, Teresa decided it was time to release her first solo CD, Space, in fall 2007. Teresa’s sophomore CD, Stars, draws heavily on her early influences. Stars, is a natural progression from her debut release and serves as a bridge to her next project as well; which is already in progress. Stars includes several new original songs composed and/or co-written by Ennis as well as beautiful new interpretations of traditional material. www.teresaennis.ca
	THE BOYS (& GIRL) FROM THE COUNTRY HELL — POGUES TRIBUTE When asked, Who are the 'Boys from the County Hell'? , 'Young Ned of the Hill' had this to say, "Well, 'Every Man is a King' in that band: there’s Andrew Ross, Bill Allan, Daniel Payne, Jonny Payne, Paul Lockyer, Neil Targett, Sherman Downey and 'A Man You Don’t Meet Everyday' (because she’s a girl), Angie Payne. They’ve been playing together for several years now and it’s been a real 'Fairytale of New York'. Once the 'Streams of Whiskey' start flowing they become a bunch of 'Wildcats of Kilkenny' (though they’re mostly from Corner Brook) and even if you’ve been on the 'Sickbed of Cúchulaínn' lately, they’ll have you walking on 'The Sunny Side of the Street' in no time. They played in the 'Dirty Old Town' of St. John’s last year (with a stop in Gander for lunch) and were nominated by the Scope for one of the best shows of 2011, 'Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!'"
	THE CATCH Mike McDonald and Louis McDonald have been playing music together professionally for more than 20 years.  The brothers morphed their well-known performing talents and an uncanny knack for banter when they hosted MusicNL’s annual awards in 2010. Their style for musical shows is to just show up and play.  Louis told the Western Star they have been performing in an improvised manner for years so they never know what one is going to say to the other.  He said part of it was trying to crack each other up. Following a musical education at Acadia University's School of Music, Louis continues to live a rich life as a musician on the west coast of Newfoundland. A supreme example of a musical polyglot, Lou is equally at home in front of a piano crooning standards from the 30s as he is rolling out fifteen minute versions of favourite Kim Mitchell hits. Aside from a successful career as a player, Lou is quickly gaining a reputation as a fine producer and is presently in hot demand on both sides of the microphone. Mike McDonald has had an interest in music ever since he first got his hands on a set of Mickey Mouse drums when he was about four years old.  The sky has been the limit from there as he is now part of several bands and has been nominated for several awards.
	THE MODERN GRASS The Modern Grass was born in early 2011 and is already kicking up dust in the Canadian music scene with a successful Canadian tour and a debut album nominated for Music Nova Scotias' Best Country/Bluegrass album of the year. The MG is acoustically inspired jazz, bluegrass, gypsy, blues, classical and folk music. The Quintet pays tribute to a number of musical traditions, but leaves plenty of room for innovation and improvisation. Complex arrangements translate seamlessly, and Terrell's down home songs and lyrics are a sharp and comforting contrast to the tasteful, yet avante garde musicianship. The Modern Grass is a breath of fresh air. "The Modern Grass" features violinist extraordinaire Donald Maclennan, (TZE, Mishras Dream, Ben Caplan and the Casual Smokers) hard driving Double bass player Adam Pye ( Laura Merrimen, The moonshine Ramblers, The Bluejam Grass Band), Halifax premier resonator guitar player, Andrew Sneddon (Laura Merrimen, The moonshine Ramblers, The Bluejam Grass Band), the fastest banjo picker this side of the Mississippi, Dan MacCormack, and Tom Terrell. Terrell has released 4 full length Albums and 1 Ep, all of which were released through his own label. With his trademark harmonica and guitar sounds and incorporation of blues, jazz, country and soul, Tom Terrell has built a distinctive musical persona. www.themoderngrassquartet.com
	THE ROSE FAMILY The Rose family moved to Norris Point ten years ago from the South Coast of Newfoundland. Both Guy and Colleen are musical and have passed the music gene on to their son, Jonathan. In the past they have entertained at the Bonne Bay Health Care Center, the Seniors Club, and also Parks Canada. This is their first time participating in Trails Tales and Tunes as a family, and are looking forward to it. Music is a hobby they enjoy as a family, and enjoy sharing with others. They sing Irish, Traditional, and Country.
	UNCLE HARRY'S BAR This country and traditional band now consists of the original members Rufus Drake, Charlie Payne, and Wayne Parsons as well as Jimmy Solo and Dave Drake. Originally called Union Station, the band has performed throughout the island and also in Ontario.  They released seven tapes and in recent years, they have been active in charity performances such as making a CD, from which the proceeds went to the Hospital Foundation.