I do not know if this has been posted elsewhere, but the CBC has a live
recording of the Rankin's concert in Halifax from February 2009 up on their web
site.  Go to:

http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20090228rankn

"Everybody knows
I'm your street corner Romeo
Everybody knows
You're my heroine
Everybody knows … "

This is kind of sad.  It's the end of June and I am the first to post this year.

Has anyone else noticed that Jimmy and Raylene must have the same hair dresser?

Try not to disturb to dust on the way out.

"Everybody knows
You're my Juliet in rags
Everybody knows …"

London might be closer, but Kingston would be a lot more fun!!!!

I missed the special on Friday night.  I thought I had taped it, but
somehow didn't manage to :(

I drove to London to see them last year, I just may do it again!!  I
saw that special on CTV Friday night, LOVED it!

jo


--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, swimmrguy <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Woo hoo!  I see Kingston on that list.  But I don't see Windsor.  May
> be you need to make a road trip JoRF!
>

--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, swimmrguy <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Woo hoo!  I see Kingston on that list.  But I don't see Windsor.  May
> be you need to make a road trip JoRF!
>

A show in London has just been added for Feb 22nd at the Centennial
Hall.

This might have been posted before, but I just saw the ad for it on TV
tonight.

There is a special on CTV this Friday (December 12th) at 8 PM--The
Rankin Family Reunion.

Details--
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/show/CTVShows/20081202/rankin_reunion/2008\
1202

Cheers!

Woo hoo!  I see Kingston on that list.  But I don't see Windsor.  May
be you need to make a road trip JoRF!

Here is the Rankin Family's 2009 tour schedule:

Penticton, BC
Monday, February 2, 2009, South Okanagan Events Centre

Penticton, BC
Tuesday, February 3, 2009, South Okanagan Events Centre

Penticton, BC
Wednesday, February 4, 2009, South Okanagan Events Centre

Kelowna, BC
Thursday, February 5, 2009, Prospera Place

Richmond, BC
Friday, February 6, 2009, River Rock Show Theatre

Richmond, BC
Saturday, February 7, 2009, River Rock Show Theatre

Kamloops, BC
Sunday, February 8, 2009, Interior Savings Centre

Banff, AB
Monday, February 9, 2009, Banff Centre

Calgary, AB
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, Jubilee Auditorium

Calgary, AB
Thursday, February 12, 2009, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Edmonton, AB
Friday, February 13, 2009, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Regina, SK
Saturday, February 14, 2009, Casino Regina

Saskatoon, SK
Sunday, February 15, 2009, TCU Place

Winnipeg, MB
Monday, February 16, 2009, Centennial Concert Hall

Thunder Bay, ON
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, Community Auditorium

Sudbury, ON
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, Sudbury Arena

Orillia, ON
Friday, February 20, 2009, Casino Rama

Orillia, ON
Saturday, February 21, 2009, Casino Rama

Kingston, ON
Monday, February 23, 2009, K-rock Centre

Ottawa, ON
Tuesday, February 24, 2009, National Arts Centre

Montreal, QC
Wednesday, February 25, 2009, St Denis Theatre

Sydney, NS
Friday, February 27, 2009, Centre 200

Halifax, NS
Saturday, February 28, 2009, Metro Centre

www.rankins.ca

CBC RADIO ONE - Listen online via the websites below

Atlantic Airwaves, today at 5:05 p.m. (AT) Hear Rawlins Cross's new
release Anthology. Listeners will also hear a concert from Molly
Rankin recorded at Glace Bay's Savoy Theatre.
http://www.cbc.ca/atlanticairwaves/

Other shows of interest:

All The Best, Sunday at 4 p.m. Shauntay Grant presents two concerts.
The first features fiddle player Gillian Boucher recorded at Celtic
Colours Festival. The second concert is from the Music Creator Series
held in CBC Halifax's Studio H featuring guitar player and vocalist
Andrew White performing with harmonica player Brendan Power.
http://www.cbc.ca/allthebest/


Upcoming Atlantic Airwaves Featured Concerts

Gordie Sampson in concert from The Savoy Theater in Glace Bay -
Concert for Saturday November 29, 2008
Gillian Boucher in concert from the 2008 Celtic Colours Festival -
Concert for Saturday December 6, 2008
"New Kind Of Light" Christmas concert featuring Meaghan Smith, Jill
Barber & Rose Cousins - Concert for Saturday December 20, 2008,

The Rankin Family will be once again touring Canada in 2009 as they
prepare to release a new CD.  Dates are still being confirmed but here
are the ones that have been confirmed so far:

February 3 - Penticton, BC - South Okanagan Events Centre - tickets on
sale now
February 6-7 - Richmond, BC - River Rock Casino Show Theatre - tickets
on sale now

February 17 - Thunder Bay, ON - Community Auditorium - tickets on sale
now
February 20-21 - Rama, ON - Casino Rama - tickets on sale Nov 18th

More details at www.rankins.ca

The Rankin Family will be performing at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario on
Fri February 20 and Sat February 21.  Tickets go on sale November 18th.

They are also in Thunder Bay Feb 17th at the Community Auditorium.
Tickets for this show are on sale now.

More dates to come.

Kimberley
www.rankins.ca

Try to stay in one of the chalets if you can.  They are up the hill
and you can look out over the distillery, and see for a few miles,
plus they are rustic and comfy.

It's never to early to plan a trip like that.  There is sooo much to
see!!

Jo

--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@...>
wrote:
>
> I'd love to stay at a distillery! LOL
> Are the rooms full of wine barrels?  I'll check it out, I can't
wait
> to go now!
>
> --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@>
> wrote:
> >
> > *repeating to self "reread your posts before you push send!*
> >
> >   Cuukie, I meant to say that the Distillery is BETWEEN Mabou
and
> > Inverness.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey Cuukie!
> > >
> > >   We did the same thing about 4 years ago.  We stayed at the
> > Glenora
> > > Inn and Distillery.  It's been Mabou and Inverness, neat
place.
> > We
> > > stayed up in one of the little cottages on the hillside.  The
> > > distillery and pub are great to spend time at.  They had a
> ceilidh
> > > every afternoon and night.  http://www.glenoradistillery.com/
> > >
> > >   You'll have to stop in at the Red Shoe Pub, you can find
them
> > > online, and it shows you who is playing there.  Lunch at the
Mull
> > Cafe
> > > is a must.  www.redshoepub.com/
> > >
> > >   We went to the cemetery where John Morris is buried, it was
a
> > very
> > > simple plain cross marker, the St. Mary's church is
beautiful.
> > You
> > > can also see who's playing at Strathspey Place.
> > > http://www.strathspeyplace.com/default.htm
> > >
> > >   All the little towns, Cheticamp, Port Hood, Judique, very
> > quaint.
> > > We went to Baddeck and Bras D'Or for a day and toured the
> > Alexander
> > > Graham Bell Museum, and another day at the Fortress of
> Lousibourg.
> > I
> > > highly recommend both.
> > >
> > > It's funny, as you drive the Cabot Trail, you see all these
> little
> > > towns that are in the Rankins' songs.
> > >
> > >   We had a great time!  When are you planning on going?
> > > http://capebretonisland.com/
> > > http://www.mabou.ca/
> > >
> > > Jo
> > >
> > > --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Im planning a trip out to Nova Scotia and to Mabou.  If
anyone
> > has
> > > any
> > > > information on what to see, where to go, and the name of
their
> > pub
> > > out
> > > > there I'd love to know, I'd like to see and do everything
> > possible
> > > out
> > > > there related to the rankins.  All and any info would be
great
> > > thanks.
> > > >
> > > > cuukie
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

I'd love to stay at a distillery! LOL
Are the rooms full of wine barrels?  I'll check it out, I can't wait
to go now!

--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> *repeating to self "reread your posts before you push send!*
>
>   Cuukie, I meant to say that the Distillery is BETWEEN Mabou and
> Inverness.
>
>
>
> --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Cuukie!
> >
> >   We did the same thing about 4 years ago.  We stayed at the
> Glenora
> > Inn and Distillery.  It's been Mabou and Inverness, neat place.
> We
> > stayed up in one of the little cottages on the hillside.  The
> > distillery and pub are great to spend time at.  They had a
ceilidh
> > every afternoon and night.  http://www.glenoradistillery.com/
> >
> >   You'll have to stop in at the Red Shoe Pub, you can find them
> > online, and it shows you who is playing there.  Lunch at the Mull
> Cafe
> > is a must.  www.redshoepub.com/
> >
> >   We went to the cemetery where John Morris is buried, it was a
> very
> > simple plain cross marker, the St. Mary's church is beautiful.
> You
> > can also see who's playing at Strathspey Place.
> > http://www.strathspeyplace.com/default.htm
> >
> >   All the little towns, Cheticamp, Port Hood, Judique, very
> quaint.
> > We went to Baddeck and Bras D'Or for a day and toured the
> Alexander
> > Graham Bell Museum, and another day at the Fortress of
Lousibourg.
> I
> > highly recommend both.
> >
> > It's funny, as you drive the Cabot Trail, you see all these
little
> > towns that are in the Rankins' songs.
> >
> >   We had a great time!  When are you planning on going?
> > http://capebretonisland.com/
> > http://www.mabou.ca/
> >
> > Jo
> >
> > --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > Im planning a trip out to Nova Scotia and to Mabou.  If anyone
> has
> > any
> > > information on what to see, where to go, and the name of their
> pub
> > out
> > > there I'd love to know, I'd like to see and do everything
> possible
> > out
> > > there related to the rankins.  All and any info would be great
> > thanks.
> > >
> > > cuukie
> > >
> >
>

Thanks Jo!

Were not going until next summer but I want to plan way ahead of
time...is 9 months too early to plan?  Heck no, its like a pregnancy,
its here before you know it..LOL



--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey Cuukie!
>
>   We did the same thing about 4 years ago.  We stayed at the
Glenora
> Inn and Distillery.  It's been Mabou and Inverness, neat place.  We
> stayed up in one of the little cottages on the hillside.  The
> distillery and pub are great to spend time at.  They had a ceilidh
> every afternoon and night.  http://www.glenoradistillery.com/
>
>   You'll have to stop in at the Red Shoe Pub, you can find them
> online, and it shows you who is playing there.  Lunch at the Mull
Cafe
> is a must.  www.redshoepub.com/
>
>   We went to the cemetery where John Morris is buried, it was a
very
> simple plain cross marker, the St. Mary's church is beautiful.  You
> can also see who's playing at Strathspey Place.
> http://www.strathspeyplace.com/default.htm
>
>   All the little towns, Cheticamp, Port Hood, Judique, very
quaint.
> We went to Baddeck and Bras D'Or for a day and toured the Alexander
> Graham Bell Museum, and another day at the Fortress of Lousibourg.
I
> highly recommend both.
>
> It's funny, as you drive the Cabot Trail, you see all these little
> towns that are in the Rankins' songs.
>
>   We had a great time!  When are you planning on going?
> http://capebretonisland.com/
> http://www.mabou.ca/
>
> Jo
>
> --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@> wrote:
> >
> > Im planning a trip out to Nova Scotia and to Mabou.  If anyone
has
> any
> > information on what to see, where to go, and the name of their
pub
> out
> > there I'd love to know, I'd like to see and do everything
possible
> out
> > there related to the rankins.  All and any info would be great
> thanks.
> >
> > cuukie
> >
>

*repeating to self "reread your posts before you push send!*

   Cuukie, I meant to say that the Distillery is BETWEEN Mabou and
Inverness.



--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey Cuukie!
>
>   We did the same thing about 4 years ago.  We stayed at the
Glenora
> Inn and Distillery.  It's been Mabou and Inverness, neat place.
We
> stayed up in one of the little cottages on the hillside.  The
> distillery and pub are great to spend time at.  They had a ceilidh
> every afternoon and night.  http://www.glenoradistillery.com/
>
>   You'll have to stop in at the Red Shoe Pub, you can find them
> online, and it shows you who is playing there.  Lunch at the Mull
Cafe
> is a must.  www.redshoepub.com/
>
>   We went to the cemetery where John Morris is buried, it was a
very
> simple plain cross marker, the St. Mary's church is beautiful.
You
> can also see who's playing at Strathspey Place.
> http://www.strathspeyplace.com/default.htm
>
>   All the little towns, Cheticamp, Port Hood, Judique, very
quaint.
> We went to Baddeck and Bras D'Or for a day and toured the
Alexander
> Graham Bell Museum, and another day at the Fortress of Lousibourg.
I
> highly recommend both.
>
> It's funny, as you drive the Cabot Trail, you see all these little
> towns that are in the Rankins' songs.
>
>   We had a great time!  When are you planning on going?
> http://capebretonisland.com/
> http://www.mabou.ca/
>
> Jo
>
> --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@> wrote:
> >
> > Im planning a trip out to Nova Scotia and to Mabou.  If anyone
has
> any
> > information on what to see, where to go, and the name of their
pub
> out
> > there I'd love to know, I'd like to see and do everything
possible
> out
> > there related to the rankins.  All and any info would be great
> thanks.
> >
> > cuukie
> >
>

Welcome to Rankins Rule, Mary.  It's pretty quiet hear these
days.....

   Glad you enjoyed Cape Breton, we had a great time, although I
didn't have the pleasure of running into them.  The Red Shoe was
closed the day we went to visit.

Jo-Anne

--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, marmum_1 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> hi there
> well isnt this strange, i live in Australia and became a fan of
the
> Rankins because a good friend in canada sent us some of thier
> music!!..we loved it of course and a few years later had a trip to
> Canada and as we were in New Brunswick we just had to go and see
> Rankin country in Nova Scotia, and it was well worth the trip, we
> thought the same as jo, as we travelled the Cabot Trail, all the
> little towns were in the Rankin songs, We drove up and down GILLIS
> MOUNTAIN!!, with the rankin music blaring, crazy Aussies huh.
> we stumbled on Mabou quite by accident after stopping at cheticamp
> for an awesome lobster lunch (what else eh.lol), and as we drove
> further down i wanted to get a few souveniers so we stopped in a
cute
> little shop and my husband found a jimmy rankin CD we didnt have
and
> the lady said to us, if your a rankin fan, then you have to stop
at
> the red shoe in Mabou, the girls run the shop. so we did , and we
> even got to sit and chat, and get a pic with Raylene, she is so
very
> nice and it made our trip even more memorable!. not only did we
> travel in rankins country , all the way from aus , but got to meet
> one of them.
> i would reccomend it to any fan .
> mary
>
> --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Cuukie!
> >
> >   We did the same thing about 4 years ago.  We stayed at the
> Glenora
> > Inn and Distillery.  It's been Mabou and Inverness, neat place.
We
> > stayed up in one of the little cottages on the hillside.  The
> > distillery and pub are great to spend time at.  They had a
ceilidh
> > every afternoon and night.  http://www.glenoradistillery.com/
> >
> >   You'll have to stop in at the Red Shoe Pub, you can find them
> > online, and it shows you who is playing there.  Lunch at the
Mull
> Cafe
> > is a must.  www.redshoepub.com/
> >
> >   We went to the cemetery where John Morris is buried, it was a
> very
> > simple plain cross marker, the St. Mary's church is beautiful.
You
> > can also see who's playing at Strathspey Place.
> > http://www.strathspeyplace.com/default.htm
> >
> >   All the little towns, Cheticamp, Port Hood, Judique, very
> quaint.
> > We went to Baddeck and Bras D'Or for a day and toured the
Alexander
> > Graham Bell Museum, and another day at the Fortress of
Lousibourg.
> I
> > highly recommend both.
> >
> > It's funny, as you drive the Cabot Trail, you see all these
little
> > towns that are in the Rankins' songs.
> >
> >   We had a great time!  When are you planning on going?
> > http://capebretonisland.com/
> > http://www.mabou.ca/
> >
> > Jo
> >
> > --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > Im planning a trip out to Nova Scotia and to Mabou.  If anyone
> has
> > any
> > > information on what to see, where to go, and the name of their
> pub
> > out
> > > there I'd love to know, I'd like to see and do everything
> possible
> > out
> > > there related to the rankins.  All and any info would be great
> > thanks.
> > >
> > > cuukie
> > >
> >
>

hi there
well isnt this strange, i live in Australia and became a fan of the
Rankins because a good friend in canada sent us some of thier
music!!..we loved it of course and a few years later had a trip to
Canada and as we were in New Brunswick we just had to go and see
Rankin country in Nova Scotia, and it was well worth the trip, we
thought the same as jo, as we travelled the Cabot Trail, all the
little towns were in the Rankin songs, We drove up and down GILLIS
MOUNTAIN!!, with the rankin music blaring, crazy Aussies huh.
we stumbled on Mabou quite by accident after stopping at cheticamp
for an awesome lobster lunch (what else eh.lol), and as we drove
further down i wanted to get a few souveniers so we stopped in a cute
little shop and my husband found a jimmy rankin CD we didnt have and
the lady said to us, if your a rankin fan, then you have to stop at
the red shoe in Mabou, the girls run the shop. so we did , and we
even got to sit and chat, and get a pic with Raylene, she is so very
nice and it made our trip even more memorable!. not only did we
travel in rankins country , all the way from aus , but got to meet
one of them.
i would reccomend it to any fan .
mary

--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey Cuukie!
>
>   We did the same thing about 4 years ago.  We stayed at the
Glenora
> Inn and Distillery.  It's been Mabou and Inverness, neat place.  We
> stayed up in one of the little cottages on the hillside.  The
> distillery and pub are great to spend time at.  They had a ceilidh
> every afternoon and night.  http://www.glenoradistillery.com/
>
>   You'll have to stop in at the Red Shoe Pub, you can find them
> online, and it shows you who is playing there.  Lunch at the Mull
Cafe
> is a must.  www.redshoepub.com/
>
>   We went to the cemetery where John Morris is buried, it was a
very
> simple plain cross marker, the St. Mary's church is beautiful.  You
> can also see who's playing at Strathspey Place.
> http://www.strathspeyplace.com/default.htm
>
>   All the little towns, Cheticamp, Port Hood, Judique, very
quaint.
> We went to Baddeck and Bras D'Or for a day and toured the Alexander
> Graham Bell Museum, and another day at the Fortress of Lousibourg.
I
> highly recommend both.
>
> It's funny, as you drive the Cabot Trail, you see all these little
> towns that are in the Rankins' songs.
>
>   We had a great time!  When are you planning on going?
> http://capebretonisland.com/
> http://www.mabou.ca/
>
> Jo
>
> --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@> wrote:
> >
> > Im planning a trip out to Nova Scotia and to Mabou.  If anyone
has
> any
> > information on what to see, where to go, and the name of their
pub
> out
> > there I'd love to know, I'd like to see and do everything
possible
> out
> > there related to the rankins.  All and any info would be great
> thanks.
> >
> > cuukie
> >
>

Hey Cuukie!

   We did the same thing about 4 years ago.  We stayed at the Glenora
Inn and Distillery.  It's been Mabou and Inverness, neat place.  We
stayed up in one of the little cottages on the hillside.  The
distillery and pub are great to spend time at.  They had a ceilidh
every afternoon and night.  http://www.glenoradistillery.com/

   You'll have to stop in at the Red Shoe Pub, you can find them
online, and it shows you who is playing there.  Lunch at the Mull Cafe
is a must.  www.redshoepub.com/

   We went to the cemetery where John Morris is buried, it was a very
simple plain cross marker, the St. Mary's church is beautiful.  You
can also see who's playing at Strathspey Place.
http://www.strathspeyplace.com/default.htm

   All the little towns, Cheticamp, Port Hood, Judique, very quaint.
We went to Baddeck and Bras D'Or for a day and toured the Alexander
Graham Bell Museum, and another day at the Fortress of Lousibourg. I
highly recommend both.

It's funny, as you drive the Cabot Trail, you see all these little
towns that are in the Rankins' songs.

   We had a great time!  When are you planning on going?
http://capebretonisland.com/
http://www.mabou.ca/

Jo

--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@...> wrote:
>
> Im planning a trip out to Nova Scotia and to Mabou.  If anyone has
any
> information on what to see, where to go, and the name of their pub
out
> there I'd love to know, I'd like to see and do everything possible
out
> there related to the rankins.  All and any info would be great
thanks.
>
> cuukie
>

Im planning a trip out to Nova Scotia and to Mabou.  If anyone has any
information on what to see, where to go, and the name of their pub out
there I'd love to know, I'd like to see and do everything possible out
there related to the rankins.  All and any info would be great thanks.

cuukie

Wow, think i got locked in the closet, just came out now and found your
message jo!  LOL.  So many weeds I can't see you out there.  I was just
down your way a few weeks ago camping at rondeau park with Dan.  What a
riot that was. Thought we had a crappy campsite right by the
washrooms/showers.  I never thought 5 shower doors could be so
entertaining to watch when the sun goes down...LOL.  Seems they are co-
ed showers! Send me your email Jo so I can send you the story..lol





--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> I'm here!!!  Just out back pulling weeds....the place has been let go
> a bit, don't you think? LOL!
>
> --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@> wrote:
> >
> > wow, nobodys home!  Did you'all move or theres no rankin fans
left.
> > Have a great summer and don't burn in the heat!
> >
>

I'm here!!!  Just out back pulling weeds....the place has been let go
a bit, don't you think? LOL!

--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@...> wrote:
>
> wow, nobodys home!  Did you'all move or theres no rankin fans left.
> Have a great summer and don't burn in the heat!
>

wow, nobodys home!  Did you'all move or theres no rankin fans left.
Have a great summer and don't burn in the heat!

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Premieres April 28 at 7:00pm ET/4 PT
Featuring critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards as
she showcases some of her classic songs and songs from her brilliant
2008 release, `Asking for Flowers'. Accompanied by husband/guitarist
Colin Cripps and Ottawa's Jim Bryson, this is a brilliant half hour
of music in a stark and intimate environment.

Jimmy Rankin Dakota Sessions
Premieres April 28 at 7:30pm ET/4:30 PT
Featuring one of Nova Scotia's greatest exports, Jimmy Rankin, in an
acoustic environment playing some of his classic songs, `I Followed
Her Around', `Morning Bound Train', as well as material from his
latest release `Edge of Day'.

Wow has it been that long since I've been in here...LOL
Yes Molly was there and I can't remember if she sang ..lol

Happy new year, happy easter, merry xmas and have a good summer
vacation.  I better say it now cause It'll be years end again before
i get back here..lol, time flys when yer old!!  LOL



--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey Cuukie!  Glad to hear you had a great time.  We didn't go this
> year.  I've seen the Christmas show about 6 times now (the stories
> don't seem to change year to year).  We've been so busy, just
didn't
> have a chance to go...although I never get tired of hearing Raylene
> sing Ave Maria.  So Molly was there too?  Did she sing?
>
> --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Seen the concert, it was great as usual!  The girls sang in
> perfect
> > harmony, Molly was there and shes so talented on that fiddle.
They
> make
> > the xmas season a little merrier.  No tater chips this concert
> Jo..lol
> > The only thing about this concert that was a little funny to me,
> we
> > were front and center, we looked behind us and seen ALOT of grey
> > hairs...LOL.  I almost felt like it was a concert for
> retirees..lol.
> > Closer to the show youngers showed up though, feels good to be
the
> baby
> > of the crowd for a change! lol
> >
> >
> > --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, joannerankinfan <no_reply@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Cuukie,  I think they only come to Sarnia to see you!  Heather
> must
> > > remember the roasted chicken flavoured potato chip bag
incident!
> LOL!
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "Sandi S" <cuukie_2006@>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Got my tickets for the girls xmas concert in Sarnia
> > > > These gals must love our city, it seems they have played
> > > > here every xmas for the last 3 years. Gotta luv it!
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Here are a couple of summer performances for Raylene Rankin in Nova
Scotia.

SUSAN CROWE, CINDY CHURCH and RAYLENE RANKIN - Lunenburg Folk Harbour
Festival, Lunenburg, NS - August 7-10 (exact performance dates/times
TBA)

Raylene Rankin & Wendy MacIsaac - Annapolis Valley Exhibition -
Lawrencetown, NS - August 15

Hey Cosmo!  Wow, didn't think you would notice.....I did a little
house cleaning and deleted myself from clubs I don't post to...nothing
personal though! LOL! Maybe I'll find my way back some day...take
care, you're a riot!

--- In rankinsrule@yahoogroups.com, "cosmotopper_2000"
<Cosmotopper@...> wrote:
>
> The wind howls and the thunder roars . . . Troisdots just last a
> member . . . Was it something I did not say?
>
> Dave B.
>

The wind howls and the thunder roars . . . Troisdots just last a
member . . . Was it something I did not say?

Dave B.

Hi everyone,

Keep an eye on www.rankins.ca this weekend for your chance to win a
pair of tickets to one of Jimmy Rankin's concerts in Ontario/Quebec in
March:

March 7 - Huntsville, ON - Algonquin Theatre (8pm)
March 8 - Cobalt, ON - Classic Theatre (8pm)
March 9 - Wakefield, QC - Black Sheep Inn (4pm matinee)

The contest will close the end of February.

Cheers,

Kimberley

The East Coast Music Association Announces Lineups for 2008 Music
Awards Gala and `Rock the Hill' Events

(Fredericton) – The East Coast Music Association announced today the
lineups for the two shows that will open ECMA weekend on Thursday,
February 7th, and close the weekend on Sunday, February 10th. The two
shows bookend the four jam packed days and nights filled with live
East Coast music showcased all over Fredericton during the 2008 East
Coast Music Awards, Festival & Conference.

ECMA and the UNB Student Union presents `Rock the Hill,' which will
take place at the Student Union Building on the UNB campus on
Thursday, February 7th. The cafeteria on the main floor and the
ballroom on the top floor will pump with non-stop music until
closing. The ballroom will feature sets by hey rosetta!, Two Hours
Traffic, the Tom Fun Orchestra, and Slowcoaster, while Wintersleep,
Grand Theft Bus and the Trews will rock out in the cafeteria. One
ticket gets you all of this amazing music, where you can roam the
halls to find your favourite band. The show is open to the public
(19+) and all UNB students (with student ID). Tickets are $25 and $20
for students, taxes included.

The East Coast Music Association is also excited to announce the
lineup for the 20th annual Music Awards Gala, being held on Sunday,
February 10th at the Aitken Centre, also on the UNB campus. The Gala
will feature performances by several ECMA nominees, along with a few
surprises and special treats. The lineup includes The Trews, the Joel
Plaskett Emergency, the Divorcees, the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra,
Jimmy Rankin, the Lapointes, Chris Colepaugh and the Cosmic Crew,
Nathan Wiley, Shanneyganock, Samantha Robichaud and Thom Swift. It
will also include a tribute to Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime
Achievement Award recipients `1755' by Lennie Gallant and the members
of Ode à l'Acadie. Tickets for the Music Awards Gala are $50 and are
limited, so make sure to get yours early!



Tickets for the ECMA Gala can be purchased at the Aitken Centre box
office, and `Rock the Hill' tickets can be purchased at the Playhouse
box office and at the Paper Trail in the Student Union Building. As
well, tickets for both shows, and all ECMA shows, can be purchased
online at http://www.ecma.com or by phone at (506) 454-ECMA (3262).



"The East Coast Music Association would like to thank the University
of New Brunswick and the UNB Student Union for the successful
partnerships that have been fostered," said Tim Yerxa, 2008 ECMA
event chair. "Three of the largest ECMA shows will take place on the
UNB campus (`Rock the Hill,' the 20th Anniversary Concert and the
ECMA Awards Gala) and we couldn't be happier with the enthusiasm and
cooperation of the UNB team."



Another aspect of the UNB partnership is Radio ECMA, which will be
broadcast from the Delta Hotel lobby and will include all-ECMA
programming, all day and night. This year, Radio ECMA will be
broadcast from CHSR 97.9 FM, the UNB campus radio station. Also, for
several weeks, leading up to the event, CHSR will be broadcasting
East Coast music content in preparation for the big weekend.



"Radio ECMA is a fantastic way to catch that show you missed or tune
in to hear great interviews with East Coast musicians," said
Yerxa. "It's the perfect way to keep your thumb on the pulse if you
can't make it to every event."



The East Coast Music Awards, Festival & Conference is an annual event
organized by the East Coast Music Association. The ECMA is a not-for-
profit organization whose mandate it is to foster, promote and
celebrate East Coast music locally and globally.



The 2008 East Coast Music Awards, Festival & Conference has received
financial support from the Government of Canada, Province of New
Brunswick, and the City of Fredericton. The East Coast Music
Association would also like to acknowledge the financial support of
FACTOR and the Government of Canada through the Department of
Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada's private radio
broadcasters.



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Communiqué de presse

Pour diffusion immédiate

Le mercredi 16 janvier 2008



L'Association de la musique de la Côte est annonce la distribution du
gala de la Remise de prix 2008 et de « Rock the Hill »



(Fredericton) – L'Association de la musique de la Côte est a annoncé
aujourd'hui la distribution du spectacle d'ouverture et du spectacle
de clôture de la fin de semaine de l'AMCE qui se tiendront les jeudi
7 février et dimanche 10 février. Ces deux spectacles encadrent
plusieurs journées et soirées de spectacles de musique de la Côte
est, qui auront lieu un peu partout à Fredericton pendant l'édition
2008 de la fin de semaine de la Conférence, du Festival et de la
Remise de prix de l'Association de la musique de la Côte est.



L'AMCE et le UNB Student Union présentent « Rock the Hill », qui se
tiendra au Student Union Building sur le campus de l'université UNB,
le jeudi 7 février. La cafétéria du rez-de-chaussée et la salle de
danse de l'étage supérieur vibreront au son d'une musique continue
jusqu'à la fermeture. La salle de danse mettra en vedette hey
rosetta!, Two Hours Traffic, le Tom Fun Orchestra, et Slowcoaster,
alors que Wintersleep, Grand Theft Bus et the Trews se produiront à
la cafétéria. Un seul billet vous donne accès à toute cette musique
et vous permet de vous déplacer d'un lieu à l'autre pour entendre
votre groupe préféré. Le spectacle est ouvert au grand public (19 ans
et +) et à tous les étudiants des universités UNB et STU (avec carte
étudiante). Les billets sont de 25 $ et de 20$ pour les étudiants,
taxes incluses.



L'Association de la musique de la Côte est est également ravie
d'annoncer la distribution du gala du 20e anniversaire de la Remise
de prix, qui se tiendra le dimanche 10 février, au centre Aitken,
situé également sur le campus de l'université UNB. Le gala permettra
de présenter plusieurs artistes en nomination de l'AMCE et réserve
quelques surprises et moments spéciaux. La distribution inclut The
Trews, the Joel Plaskett Emergency, the Divorcees, the New Brunswick
Youth Orchestra, Jimmy Rankin, the Lapointes, Chris Colepaugh et le
Cosmic Crew, Nathan Wiley, Shanneyganock, Samantha Robichaud et Thom
Swift. Le gala sera également l'occasion de rendre hommage au groupe
1755, lauréat du Prix Dr. Helen Creighton pour l'œuvre d'une vie.
Pour ce faire, Lennie Gallant et les membres d'Ode à l'Acadie seront
présents. Les billets du gala de la Remise de prix sont de 50 $ et le
nombre est limité. Procurez-vous vos billets sans tarder !



Les billets pour le gala de l'AMCE seront en vente à la billetterie
du centre Aitken alors que les billets de « Rock the Hill » seront en
vente à la billetterie du Playhouse et au Paper Trail du Student
Union Building. Il est également possible de se procurer des billets
pour les deux spectacles, comme pour tous les spectacles de l'AMCE,
en composant le (506) 454-ECMA (3262) ou à partir du site Web
http://www.ecma.com.



« L'Association de la musique de la Côte est aimerait remercier
l'université UNB ainsi que le UNB Student Union de ce partenariat
productif » indique Tim Yerxa, président de l'édition 2008 de
l'AMCE. « Trois des plus grands spectacles de l'AMCE se tiendront sur
le campus de l'université UNB (« Rock the Hill », le concert du 20e
anniversaire et le gala de la Remise de prix de l'AMCE) et nous ne
pourrions être plus heureux de l'enthousiasme et de la coopération
démontrés par l'équipe UNB. »



Un autre aspect du partenariat avec l'université UNB est Radio ECMA,
dont la programmation exclusive à l'AMCE sera produite à partir du
hall de l'hôtel Delta, jour et nuit. Cette année, Radio ECMA sera
diffusée à partir de CHSR 97.9 FM, la radio étudiante du campus de
l'université UNB. De plus, plusieurs semaines avant l'événement, CHSR
diffusera de la musique de la Côte est en préparation pour la grande
fin de semaine.



« Radio ECMA est un moyen fantastique d'écouter les spectacles que
vous avez manqués ou d'entendre les entrevues avec les musiciens de
la Côte est, » indique M. Yerxa. « C'est le meilleur moyen de ne rien
manquer si vous ne pouvez participer à toutes les activités. »



La Conférence, le Festival et la Remise de prix de l'Association de
la musique de la Côte est est un événement annuel organisé par
l'Association de la musique de la Côte est. L'AMCE est un organisme
sans but lucratif dont le mandat est de favoriser, de promouvoir et
de célébrer la musique de la côte est tant localement que
mondialement.



L'édition 2008 de la Conférence, du Festival et de la Remise de prix
de l'Association de la musique de la Côte est a reçu un appui
financier du gouvernement du Canada, de la province du Nouveau-
Brunswick et de la ville de Fredericton. L'Association de la musique
de la Côte est aimerait également souligner l'appui financier de
FACTOR et du gouvernement du Canada, par l'entremise du ministère du
Patrimoine canadien (Fonds de la Musique du Canada), ainsi que les
radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.



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Jimmy Rankin, live in concert

March 7 - Huntsville, ON - Algonquin Theatre (8pm)
March 8 - Cobalt, ON - Classic Theatre (8pm)
March 9 - Wakefield, QC - Black Sheep Inn (4pm matinee)

Tickets now available.

Kimberley
www.rankins.ca