the 11th Starbelly Jam Music Festival.

Welcome to the 11th Starbelly Jam Music Festival.
Welcome and Enjoy!
How great it is to move into another decade of Starbelly Jam! This year, as usual, we’re offering
a diverse feast of experience, musical and otherwise. We’ve tried to balance the desire to feature
home-grown artists from this area and western Canada, with those from well beyond our ‘borders’,
psychological as well as physical. It’s always a challenge to expand our boundaries rather than push
them, but we believe that Starbelly is all about exposing ourselves to whatever seems interesting, and
definitely ‘keep on dancing’.
While it is obvious to highlight the opportunity to see Blackalicious & Finley Quaye, both of whom
have been instrumental in defining their respective genres, it is also important to mention the power of
collaborative creativity that is a special feature of our offering in 2010. This is explored in the bluegrass
hybrid of the Emmitt-Nershi Band (main members of String Cheese Incident and Leftover Salmon),
the free-form vocal & instrumental expression of Mel Watson (of Fruit) and cellist Corbin Keep (aka
Travelling Light), the multi-faceted, ethnic-referenced compositions of Allan Merovitz & co, and the
spiritual, psychedelic explorations that will be revealed in the fusion of Steve Kimock and Youssoupha
Sidibe. Along with the Arab-soul-rock mash up of France’s Les Boukakes, David Starfire’s India meets
hip hop meets Zepplin beats, Pureblend’s playful jam band stew, and the Jazz/Flamenco/improv of
Camilo Nu - it should prove to be a typical eclectic Starbelly hoedown. This theme is no less resilient
on Friday night (free at the park), with Arcane Garden’s ambient dance and Montreal Jazz Ensemble’s
veteran Jazz virtuosity. Of course, if it’s brilliant, genre-defying songwriting you’re after, look no further
than Bocephus King followed by Chad VanGaalen.
Starbelly is an amazing creature that springs to life each year, enlivened by the focused efforts of a
huge cross-section of community volunteers, each of whom cherishes the sense of togetherness and
accomplishment that such a diverse cultural event can foster. In this spirit, we hope everyone can
comfortably belong in and embrace something bigger & more mysterious than the ‘regular’.
Todd Halfnight, Artistic Director.
Starbelly Jam gratefully acknowledges the assistance of these sponsors:
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Youssoupha Sidibe
with Steve Kimock
Africa soul psychedelia from Senegal and USA
Youssoupha Sidibe is a Kora (African harp) player and
singer born in Senegal, West Africa, and has performed and/
or collaborated with India Arie, Bela Fleck, Charles Neville,
Michael Franti and Steve Kimock, amongst others. His 2006
album ‘Youth’ went gold and was nominated for a Grammy
award. The ethereal-yet-earthy evocations from Youssoupha’s
music fuses traditional West African Kora riffing with the Sufi
devotional chanting of the Senegalese Baay Faal community.
His performances and healing workshops have been hugely
inspiring and empowering for people of all ages throughout
the US, Europe, and Africa.
myspace.com/youssouphasidibe
Steve Kimock is a true artist of electric guitar, with a rare ability
to relay genuine passion from exquisitly dexterous virtuosity. His
eclectic, improvisational approach - alternately subdued and vibrant
- has been captivating audiences for over 30 years. Moving to San
Francisco in the 70’s, he cultivated his sound with many key people
in that area, eventually forming the psychedelic rock ensemble Zero
with former members of the Quicksilver Messenger Service. One of
the most collaborative artists around, Kimock has toured and recorded
with many musicians, including Henry Kaiser, Bruce Hornsby, and a
bunch of Grateful Dead-related bands - including Bob Weir’s Kingfish (1986) & RatDog (2007), Phil Lesh and Friends (1998-99), and
Kreutzman & Hart’s ‘supergroup’ Rhythm Devils (also featuring Mike
Gordon of Phish). He also has his own projects, including the Steve
Kimock Band and, most recently, Crazy Engine (featuring Melvin
Seals).
kimock.com
myspace.com/stevekimock
This is the first festival appearance for this magic, fertile combination!! Appearing with The Mystic
Rhythm Band.
local, yummy
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Camp Food Made Easy!
snacks,
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Salads, Entrees and Desserts - Dips and Spreads - Fresh Fruit and Veggies
and lots of safe skin care for sunny days!
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Finley Quaye
Reggae infused pop - 4 piece band from London, UK
Finley Quaye has a multifaceted, multi-ethnic catalogue of music
that meshes light, pure pop to an underground, Reggae-styled
rock groove. In the mid 90’s, he moved to New York and began
working with Epic/Sony, eventually hitting the Top 20 with singles
Sunday Shining, and Even After All, included on ‘Maverick A
Strike’ - an adventurous album that went gold less than three
weeks later (and eventually multi-platinum). This prompted the
1997 Mobo Award for best Reggae act, and the 1998 BRIT
Award for Best British Male Solo Artist. Two more albums were
released on Epic, Vanguard (2000) and Much More Than Much
Love (2004). In 2004 the single “Dice” was released in collaboration with producer/composer extraordinaire William Orbit (Blur,
13 & Madonna), and featuring Beth Orton. In the past he has
worked, both on stage and in the studio, with the likes of Amy Winehouse, Iggy Pop, Tricky, Primal
Scream, and Lee Scratch Perry, while also as a support act for James Brown, Ben Harper, Robbie
Williams, and The Stereo MCs.
finleyquaye.com myspace.com/finleyquayeuk
Blackalicious
Epic, dynamic hip-hop from San Francisco
Emerging from the influential Bay Area indie scene of
the mid-90s, Blackalicious burst onto the world stage
and provided a roadmap for hundreds of hip hop artists
to follow. They went on to tour the globe, headlining
hundreds of shows and joining the likes of Jay-Z, 50
Cent, Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Public Enemy, and
their Quannum homies. In the studio, they made critically acclaimed albums and EPs including Melodica, A2G, Nia, Blazing Arrow, and 2006’s The
Craft. With songs & production of great detail, depth and visceral impact, dj/producer Chief Xcel
(Xavier Mosely) ploughs the field in which Gift of Gab (Tim Parker) can then plant introspective,
self-searching lyrics with his mind-blowing, tongue-twisting, MC-crushing battle skills.
Instead of cranking out hits, Blackalicious abides in ‘creative patience’ - an anachronism in today’s
industry - which frees up intuition & flow within themselves, and thus for their audience. “We are
always, always, always studying new music ... digging to find inspiration”, says Xcel. “You really
have to let yourself be the vessel and step out of the way and the inspiration will come. When
you force it, it never ever works. .... you have to let the creative energy take over. And then it
becomes a party.” This is the perfect party - an intoxicating mix of brilliant, elastic lyricism and
body-shakin beats.
Special guest Lateef the Truthspeaker - Solesides & Quannum Projects founder, and influential
collaborator with artists like Fatboy Sllim, DJ Shadow, and Lyrics Born.
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blackalicious.com
myspace.com/blackalicious
Chad VanGaalen
Indie roots pop from Calgary
With the focus of a zealous visual artist
(which he is), and the toughened sensitivity
of an evocative street busker (which he was),
Chad VanGaalen delivers a full cross-section
of emotive power - hope, heart, humour, and
pain - while somehow also making his songs
‘have fun’. The early recordings - Infiniheart
(2005) & Skelliconnection (2006) - reveal a
bustling creativity with a sound hewn from
lo-tech recording gizmos and self-styled, ecelectic instrumentation - experimental, but also wonderfully accessible, pop. His latest recording
Soft Airplane reflects the confidence and continuity of a mature artist, spiritually directed while
feeling open & free - a unique sound that gains traction by rocking out with a plaintive (even
fragile) verve.
Now signed with the famous Sub-Pop label in US, Chad’s artistry has been well-recognized,
including Skelliconnection and Soft Airplane being shortlisted for the 2007 & 2009 Polaris prize,
and a Juno nomination for best alternative album (2009). His extensive body of illustrations and
animations have also been displayed nationally.
chadvangaalen.com
myspace.com/chadvangaalen
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Emmitt-Nershi Band
4-piece acoustic newgrass string band
from Colorado
Fronted by String Cheese Incident’s Bill Nershi, and
Leftover Salmon’s Drew Emmitt, this is a perfect
‘Americana fusion’ of an authentic old-style pickin’
shindig with modern song-writing sensibilities, setting the stage for a breezy, free-form rootsy romp.
A founding member, main song-writer, vocalist and
guitarist in The String Cheese Incident, Bill Nershi is a seasoned veteran of flat-picking and a
variety of acoustic styles. He invariably adds a unique, colorful perspective to any musical situation he encounters, and his enthusiasm and playful spirit encourage an interactive, participatory
experience for musicians and fans alike.
A mandolinist, guitarist, fiddle player, occasional flutist and singer best known for being one of the
founding members of Leftover Salmon (as well as the Left Hand String Band & the Drew Emmitt
Band), Drew Emmitt lays down unique high-octane stringed licks, versatile ‘story-telling’ vocals,
and is revered as one of the most innovative mandolin players on the jamband/newgrass scene
today. His influences include Lowell George, Steve Morse, Duane Allman, John Cowan, Bill Monroe, and Sam Bush.Together with hot-picker banjoist Andy Thorn and bassist/guitarist Tyler Grant,
ENB delivers the dancing, fun-grass goods.
emmittnershiband.com
myspace.com/emmittnershiband
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Travelin’ Light
Multi-talented duo from Gabriola & Seattle
Formalizing their partnership less than a year ago,
Mel Watson & Corbin Keep have harnessed
their prolific & accomplished individual creative energies into one incendiary package. Known best for
her multi-instrument virtuosity, 4 octave voice and
passionate song writing in the Aussy indie folk sensation Fruit, Mel Watson is a multi-award winning
creative dynamo. Her genre-crossing, innovative
musical boldness is infectious - attracting artists like Michael Franti, Bruce Cockburn, The Neville
Brothers, Jane Siberry, and the great Tommy Emmanuel - and the force behind her involvement
in over 16 independent releases (including 4 solo) and extensive world-wide touring. Personifying
terms like ‘creative’ and ‘inspired’, Mel lives, sleeps, and breathes her song.
In his second Starbelly appearance (also 2003), the ‘wild cellist’ Corbin Keep brings his own frenetic
passion, technical wizardry and insightful wit to this mix. With wonderous improvised riffing on his
cello, Corbin engages audiences like a master - one moment profound, even spiritual, and the next
bursting with spontaneous humour - pushing boundaries and transforming this thickly traditional
instrument into a tool for musical experimentation.
In solo performances Corbin and Mel regularly bring audiences to their feet. Together, they are
poised to turn them upside down.
wildcellist.com
melwatson.com
myspace.com/thewildcellist
myspace.com/100thmonkeyrecords
David Starfire
Ethnic Fusion DJ, with live vocal and sitar, from L.A.
Integrating his multi-instrument fluency in his DJ performances, David
Starfire has gigged for many years at venues small and very large,
including Coachella, Burning Man, Shambhala, Love Parade, Winter Music Conference and other A-list festivals. With ingredients of
electronica, funk, dubstep, dancehall, hip hop and – most prominently
– classical and devotional Indian music, he simmers away until rendered into a world-electro fusion that nods to the Asian Underground
movement and neoBhangra, alongside an acoustic guitar-driven
groove. “I’ve tried to keep as much soul in my
music as possible even though it’s programmed
and electronic”, emphasizing the emotive impact
of his sound as well as the physical.
Appearing with David will be sitarist Joel Long,
and “iCatching”, (born Tiffany Catching), a female rapper with a unique flow, who, with David,
has written hip-hop/electro/world/funk tunes that
defy genres, and has appeared live many times,
including Coachella 2008.
davidstarfire.com myspace.com/davidstarfire
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Les Boukakes
Arab soul rock fusion, from France
Les Boukakes fuses North African vocal stylings & grooves
with lyrics sung in French and Arabic - a rich cultural pool
to draw into their rock-riff sensibilities. This pool includes
Rai - a form of folk music originating in Oran, Algeria with
Bedouin shepherds, mixing Spanish, French, African and
Arabic forms, dating back to the 1930s. While Raï musicians, including many women, often sing about social issues affecting native populations - and
Les Boukakes often seems on a mission to transcend borders and integrate cultures - this group
is in substance an apolitical musical cauldron of celebration & collaboration, into which everyone
can happily melt.
Sharing the stage with acts such as Femi Kuti, Rachid Taha and Manu Chao, among many others,
the band has toured extensively around the world, in venues such as the Montreal International
Jazz Festival, the Paléo festival, WOMEX 2005, the Sziget Festival, Sakifo Festival, Amsterdam
Roots Festival, & the Timitar Festival Morocco. They were nominated for the BBC Awards for World
Music in 2007. boukakes.com/en/boukakes.php
Bocephus King
Soul-slide indie blues pop, from Vancouver
Dynamic songwriting (lyric & melody) within a joyous mash-up of
genres & styles that churns along as an aproachable-but-weird,
hazy-but-distinct, hang-loose rollick which seems to complete a continuum echoing Louis Armstrong, Willie Dixon, Elvis and Tom Waits,
without sounding anything but delectably original & inspired. Bocephus King’s new album Willie Dixon Goddamn is set to be released
this summer, following that of All Children Believe in Heaven, Blue
Sickness, and Small Good Thing, which was an immediate success,
reaching top-ten lists from Canada to Italy.
myspace.com/bocephusking radio3.cbc.ca/bands/Bocephus-King
More performers on pages 10, 11, 12,
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FRIDAY EVENING - Free in the Park
7:00 Montreal Jazz Ensemble
9:00 The Arcane Garden
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
12:00
Opening Ceremony
Starbelly Stage
1:00
Allan Merovitz & Co. (for grown-ups)
Moonbelly Stage
2:00
Pureblend
Starbelly Stage
3:30
Travelin’ Light - Mel Watson & Corbin Keep Moonbelly Stage
5:00
Emmitt-Nershi Band
Starbelly Stage
6:30
Bocephus King
Moonbelly Stage
8:00
Chad Vangaalen
Starbelly Stage
9:30
David Starfire with iCatching
Moonbelly Stage
11:00
Blackalicious w. Lateef the Truthspeaker Starbelly Stage
SATURDAY CHILDRENS’ SCHEDULE
12:00 - 3:00
Crazy Crafts for Kids ages 3 - 12
Pavilion
12:00 - 3:00
Community mural painting, all ages welcome Pavilion
3:00
Chris Murdoch -Crystal Juggling and Tales
4:30
Allan Merovitz & Co. - interactive music, B Stage Tent
drama, and stories.
Cookie Hoops. Hoola Hoop skills - all ages Grounds
Roaming
B Stage Tent
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
11:00 - 12:00
Pre-boogie Yoga (with music by Dharmas) Pavilion
3:00
Camilo Nu - flamenco roots & techniques Corner Building
6:00
Mel Watson - “Songwriting from the core” Corner Building
OTHER EVENTS
4:30
Afternoon
Maude & Don - “The Dream”, movement Grounds
theatre with drum
Elvolutionaries - Aerial dance with music
Grounds
Schedule subject to change. See note about workshops.
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE
12:00
Aspen Switzer
Starbelly Stage
1:30
Allan Merovitz (for kids)
Moonbelly Stage
2:30
Camilo Nu
Starbelly Stage
4:00
Giant Parade
Grounds
5:00
Finley Quaye
Starbelly Stage
6:30
Les Boukakes
Moonbelly Stage
8:00
Youssoupha Sidibe & Steve Kimock
Starbelly Stage
SUNDAY CHILDRENS’ SCHEDULE
1:00 - 3:00
3:00
Crazy Crafts for kids ages 3 - 12
Pavilion
4:00
Allan Merovitz & Co. Interactive music B Stage
and drama with stories. Different from
their Saturday show.
Giant Parade!
Grounds
Roaming
Cookie Hoops. Hoola Hoop skills - all ages Grounds
SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
10:00 - 11:00
1:30
Yoga “power in peaceful & peaceful Pavilion
power”, with music by Dharmas.
Corbin Keep - “Creative Genisis”
Corner Building
OTHER EVENTS
1:30
Maude - Butoh dance and primal movement B Stage
Afternoon
Elvolutionaries - Aerial dance with music
Grounds
Roaming
East Shore Laughter Club. Join for 15 Grounds
minutes of transcendent rollicking
We have arranged some workshops for your enjoyment and education, and may be adding
more. At press time some of the days and times had not been fully finalized. Please check
our website for up-to-date details, and check the notice board as you come through the gate.
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Aspen Switzer
Alt folk from Nelson
Aspen’s pure and powerful voice sets her apart and brings meaning to
the subtle poetry found in her lyrics. Her influences range from Folk to
Country to Bluegrass to Rock and Jazz, but she has evolved a style
that is all her own. Aspen’s second CD, “Humble but bearing no apology” (released Nov. 2008), was chosen as a finalist for 3 awards at the
2009 BC Interior Music Awards and she won for best Folk/Traditional
Recording of the Year and best Roots/World Recording of the Year.
aspenswitzer.com
Camilo Nu
myspace.com/aspenswitzer
Latin jazz fusion
from Mexico
Mexican guitarist Camilo Nu
and band journey through the
timeless traditions of Mexican, Spanish, and Moroccan
music to uncover the roots of
Latin & Flamenco instrumental styles, and launch into a
sparkling ‘world jazz’ that will
move your heart as much as
your feet. Having worked
for many years in the Latin
musical community in Mexico
and beyond, he has extended
his interests into co-producing a documentary film, ‘The
Third Root’, which explores the links between the music of
Morocco, Spain and Mexico (itself an amazing cultural melting pot), including regional styles of Andalusia, Sufi, Gnawi,
Berbere, and Jarocho. All new sounds & songs.
youtube.com/camilonu
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myspace.com/camilonu
Pureblend
Jam Band pop from Nelson
A unique hybrid that includes traces of funk,
blue grass, afrobeat, jazz, hip hop, cuban
and dub, Pureblend is a multi-talented array
of musicians who love to blend all the different styles of music for dynamic dance floor
fun. Their jam-like songs deliver a fresh mix
of laid-back pop style, beautiful harmonies
and improvised ‘space explorations’.
pureblend.ca
Friday Evening Events - free! (priceless)
The Arcane Garden
Atmospheric vocal electronica from Gray Creek
A perfect symetry of ambient electronic and heartfelt folk lyricism, The Arcane Garden creates a nuanced, organic idiom
evoking a sense of those wonderfully mysterious, dimly lit layers
of consciousness that touch us most deeply and shape our spirit
of inspiration. Will’s rich and often dance-inspiring soundscapes
support the powerful caress of Michelle’s personal-yet-spiritual
songs. The effect is one of dreamy revelation, a sonic & lyrical
eulogy to nature & our place within it.
myspace.com/thearcanegarden
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Montreal Jazz Ensemble
Versatile, veteran jazz from the
Kootenays and Montreal
Did you know this region had such a rich resource
of accomplished jazz musicianship? Kootenay
boys Donnie Clark (the great trumpet veteran who
has worked with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald & Tom
Jones), Hans Verhoeven (drums), Paul Landsberg
(guitar) and Rob Johnson (bass), welcome talented vocalist Monica Shore from Montreal for an
early evening concert of soul-satisfying jazz. All
world-class performers, playing in our backyard
on Friday evening.
monicashore.com
Photo Serengeti Studios
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CHILDRENS ENTERTAINERS
Chris Murdoch
Allan Merovitz & Friends
Rich ethnic music
and storytelling
from Montreal and
Nelson
Crystal juggling and tales from
Vancouver
Chris has been studying and teaching
unusual performing art techniques for
nearly fifteen years, touring across
Australia and Canada. At times
mystifying, then powerful and inspiring,
his shows weave a spell of enchantment
with things such as crystal ball contact
juggling, poin spinning, and Chinese
yoyo, all set within a context of strange
myths, funny tales, and wierd science
facts. Not just the kids will love this!
www.ministryofmanipulation.com/
blog/chris-murdoch-fairycon
Formerly of Toronto’s
Flying Bulgar Klezmer
Band, Allan Merovitz
is an accomplished
singer, actor and storyteller. Recording &
touring North America
and Europe with top
klezmer (Ot Azoj
from Amsterdam) and
yiddish ensembles
(Simcha Klezmer Ensemble), he has also
performed his one-man show If Cows Could Fly to
critical acclaim at theatres across Canada and Europe.
Allan recently participated in Peace Project in Israel
(a collaboration of Christian, Muslim and Jewish
artists). Joined by Bessie Wapp (drama, accordian & vocal), Frank Rackow (sax) and Ben Johnson
(percussion), Allan and Co will offer a variety of shows
and workshops, often intent on engaging children, but
always drawing everyone into an interactive celebration
in music, stories, and dance, all with a colorful dash of
historical cultural interpretation.
THE VENUE - FOR PARENTS
Starbelly Jam is held in the Crawford Bay Park, so we have swings, slides, teeter-totters and more
for the fun and enjoyment of our youngest guests. The park has lots of room so there’s plenty of space
to toss balls or Frisbees, or just to run around with abandon, and when the weather is hot we have a big
sprinkler to play around and cool down with.
Our covered craft free-for-all zone is fully stocked with a wide assortment of do-dads and crazy odds
and ends that are just begging to be transformed into festive hats and other wearable decorations.
Magic abounds around the grounds, with jugglers juggling and all sorts of clowning around. Our
Starbelly Parade is always a big hit with kids, both young and old, as the procession marches, or should we
say dances, around the grounds to its own music, singing and laughing and generally being very silly!
Crawford Bay Park is a safe place for kids to play, but we do not offer a baby-sitting or child-care
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service. Parents should keep an eye on their children at all times.
Other Entertainment for children and the young at heart
The Shine Family Stilters
This wonderfully colourful and entertaining mother and
daughter of the Shine family will be periodically roving
through the festival on stilts. ....hoola hooping, blowing
bubbles for the kids, performing with wings, engaging with
people, and enhancing the festival with more beauty and
joyous ambiance.
They have performed in parades and at festivals throughout the States and BC and have a wide
variety of magnificent costumes with different themes.
Elvolutionaries
Aerial dance and music from the Kootenays
This Canadian circus troupe, now based in the Kootenays, has
a passion for the circus arts, focusing on aerial silks acrobatics,
stiltwalking, juggling, dance, martial arts, theatrical costume design,
and gypsy caravan markets.They travel in a bus named “Iris”,
powered by waste vegetable oil. The pop-up aerial rig on the back of
the bus makes rigging easy for outdoor venues and performances.
In respect for the earth and its inhabitants, they are minimizing their
carbon footprint using sustainable living practices, low pollution
technologies, and reducing consumption, while providing communities
with breathtaking aerial acrobatic performances and the message of
co-operation and environmental interdependance. Their performances
truly are wonderful to watch.
www.elvolutionaries.com
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
STARBELLY JAM SOCIETY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Artistic Director
Directors
Todd Halfnight
Lea Belcourt
Chris Hamilton
Todd Halfnight
Brigitte Picard
Jenn Newcomen
Bob Schutter
FESTIVAL MANAGERS
Security/Hosting Staff
Back Stage Security
Hospitality
Green Room Hospitality
Site Crew
Stage Building
Sanitation
Merchandise Booth
Volunteer Coordinator
First Aid
Site Electrical
Decorations
Main Gate
Children’s Activities
Booths Coordinator
Food Booths Coordinator
Advertising Design
Poster Design
Poster Artwork
Parking
Ticket Distribution
This could be you
Mike Needham
Lea Belcourt
Galadriel Rael
Bob Schutter
Ted Wallace/David Kayle
Howard Sempf
Branca Lewadowski
Susan Snead
Riondel 1st Responders
Michael Jukes
Brigitte Picard
Beth MacLellan
Jaqueline Wedge
Sabine Wood
Jenn Newcomen
John Smith
Will Chapman
Ted Wallace
This could be you
Maureen Wetsch
PRODUCTION TEAM
Sound & Lighting BP Pro Audio
Emcees Dan Silakiewicz
Leah Wilson
Bob Schutter
Moonbelly Stage Manager Bree Real
Starbelly Stage Manager Fred Schutter
Production Managers Todd Halfnight
Lea Belcourt
Artists Ground Travel Tim Barber
FESTIVAL GUIDE
Graphic Design
Writing
Cover Artwork
Ad Sales
Printing
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John Smith
Todd Halfnight
Ted Wallace
Terry Fiddick
Cariboo Press
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
LOCATION. Crawford Bay Park is located on Hwy 3A, 6 km from the Kootenay Bay ferry landing on
the East Shore of Kootenay Lake, and 80 km north of Creston.
FOOD. There will be a great selection of food booths on site to cater to almost all tastes. For other food
options, see the “Other Services in Crawford Bay and Area” section.
CRAFTS. Also on site will be a diverse selection of craft booths.
ATM. Short of cash? A 24-hour bank machine is located at the Nelson and District Credit Union, (our
long-term sponsor) by the entrance to the parking area.
SHADE. Shade is very limited in the park, so please come prepared. Drinking water is provided.
BEACH. Crawford Bay has a safe, sandy beach 1 km away.
CAMPING. Primitive camping has been arranged in a field almost adjacent to the park and across
the road from the Credit Union for a fee of $15.00 per unit (tent, van, RV, etc.) per night. Toilets and wash
water are provided. Take your own drinking water. There is a foot bridge across from the Credit Union.
Vehicle entrance to this field is 200m north, off Seymour Road. Ask for details at the main gate. There is
to be no camping at the Crawford Bay beach or in the park. Also Kokanee Chalets, a fully serviced campground, is right across the road from the park. Please phone 227-9292 for rates and reservations.
PETS. Do your pets a favour and leave them with a friend. Pets are not allowed in the Park or Campground.
SATURDAY NIGHT. The music is scheduled to end at 1:00 a.m. For those coming across the lake
who need to get back that night, you will have to be on your way by 10:10 p.m. to catch the last ferry at
10:20 p.m. Should you miss that ferry, the other option (apart from staying over, of course) is to drive over
the Kootenay Pass via Creston. If you decide to do this, make sure you have enough gas. The 7-Eleven
in Creston (open 24 hrs) is the only place open after 8 p.m., and is 80 km away.
KOOTENAY LAKE FERRY SCHEDULE - SEE BACK PAGE.
There will be no scheduled extra ferry sailings this year
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ONCE YOU HAVE ARRIVED
FIRST AID. A First Aid attendant is on hand throughout the festival and is located in the corner of the
park near the craft booths and the playground.
WRISTBANDS should be worn at all times. This will allow you to leave the park and return. You may
be asked to leave if you are not wearing a wristband.
MEETING PLACE /LOST AND FOUND. If you have lost someone or something, go to the main
gate (on the west side of the park by the parking area). All found items should be taken there.
TOILETS. Portable toilets are located behind the centre building, with water and a sink.
WATER. Water containers and cups are located near the food booths. Avoid dehydration!
THE NEIGHBOURS. The park is in the middle of a residential and business area. We ask you to
please respect the neighbours, and ensure that they are impacted as little as possible by this event.
Please do not take short-cuts across their property or make undue noise after the music ends at night.
LINE-UP AND SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
ANY LAST-MINUTE CHANGES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE.
NO PETS, DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR GLASS. COOLERS SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
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TICKET PRICES
TICKETS AT:
NELSON:
Pack Rat Annie’s,
Love of Shiva,
Still Eagle
KASLO:
Sunnyside Naturals
ROSSLAND:
Cafe Books
CRESTON:
Black Bear Books
CRANBROOK:
Lotus Books
FERNIE:
The Cottonwood
Tree
EAST SHORE:
Credit Union
Gray Creek Store
Lakeview Store
Riondel Market
Black Salt Cafe
BY PHONE:
(250)227-6886
ON THE WEB
starbellyjam.org
Weekend Pass $85 advance, $95 at the gate ~ One day ticket (Sat or Sun), $50
13-18 & 65 plus half price Children 7-12 $5/day Under 7 free with adult HST extra
OTHER SERVICES IN CRAWFORD BAY AND AREA
FOOD: The closest food store, just a few minutes walk, is the Crawford Bay
Store (general groceries & gas). Saturday 9:00 - 7:00, Sunday 10:00-5:00
RESTAURANTS: A few minutes walk north.- Black Salt Cafe (9 am-1 pm),
Maxx & Nambi's (Adjoining NewKeys Pub).
A few minutes drive away.- Kokanee Springs Clubhouse. Head north, take
the first right and follow signs to Kokanee Springs Golf Resort.
Boccalino’s fine dining - in Kootenay Bay.
Fairy Treats - by the ferry landing at Kootenay Bay.
Rockwood Cafe - 5 km south in Gray Creek.
There is also a great selection of food on site.
GAS:Crawford Bay Store (see above for hours).
Crawford Bay Auto - Saturday 9:00-5:00, closed Sunday.
ACCOMMODATION:There are a large variety of accommodations in this
area. Most will require advanced booking. Visit the East Shore website at
www.kootenaylake.bc.ca for details.
MANY THANKS TO MANY PEOPLE
It has taken many, many volunteers to make this festival happen - we thank you all!
Kootenay Lake
FERRY SCHEDULE
Leaves Balfour
Leaves Koot. Bay
6:30 am
7:10 am
8:10
9:00
9:50
10:40
10:40
11:30
11:30
12:20 pm
12:20 pm
1:10
1:10
2:00
2:00
2:50
2:50
3:40
3:40
4:30
4:30
5:20
5:20
6:10
7:50
9:40
6:10
7:00
8:40
10:20
Blackberry Wood - Starbelly Jam 2009
Starbelly Jam Music Festival is produced by Starbelly Jam Society.
Any comments or suggestions? e-mail info@starbellyjam.org or write us at
Starbelly Jam Society, Box 15 Crawford Bay BC V0B 1E0
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