Steve has contributed greatly to the Jamboree environment. Here is some interesting information about his life: Steve was born in Poland. Along with English Steve speaks Polish and Ukranian. He was two years old when he came to Canada. At twelve years old he started to play the fiddle and has played ever since. He… Continue reading Performer Steve Machuk interview
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Jamboree Night Report
What a great evening we had at the Jamboree on April 11th! We had about 105 people between the visitors, entertainers and the volunteers! Thank you to everyone who came. There was lots of dancing and singing and the food at the evening snack was great as well. Nick Zoteck was taking care of the… Continue reading Jamboree Night Report
Performer Nick Zoteck interview
Currently from Cherhill, AB – Interviewed March 8, 2014 Nick was born around Hamlin, AB and spent about seven years there, then in Smokey Lake and after that went to Lac la Biche. His grandfather was Romanian and his Grandmother was Ukranian. Nick speaks both Romanian and Ukranian. Nick’s memory goes back a long way.… Continue reading Performer Nick Zoteck interview
Performer Jocelyn Hamelin interview
Currently from Peers, AB – Interviewed March 9, 2014 Jocelyn Hamelin was born in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland. She spent 18 years in Ft. McMurray, and also lived in Edson before she last settled down in Peers, Alberta. The evening I interviewed Jocelyn, March 9, 2014, she had performed three songs at the Magnolia Hall Jamboree: 1) “Anita… Continue reading Performer Jocelyn Hamelin interview
Performer Nick Zoteck interviewed
Currently from Cherhill, AB – Interviewed March 8, 2014 Nick was born and spent about seven years in the areas around Hamlin, AB, and Smokey Lake and then went to Lac la Biche. His grandfather was Romanian and his Grandmother was Ukranian. Nick speaks both Romanian and Ukranian. Nick’s memory goes back a long way. He… Continue reading Performer Nick Zoteck interviewed
Another great Jamboree Mar 9!
We had a great turnout again at our March 9 Jamboree! This was another one with over a hundred people in attendance! A big thank you to everyone who came out to join us for fun and dancing. If you have been thinking of joining us one of these days, please feel free to come… Continue reading Another great Jamboree Mar 9!
Jamboree great turn-out Feb 8th!
Over a hundred! That’s how many people were at our Jamboree on Saturday night! We had people all the way from Edmonton: Bill and Marisyn were there to enjoy the entertainment and of course to dance. Erin, out to Magnolia for the first time, was there to perform and her fiancee Kristen came along to… Continue reading Jamboree great turn-out Feb 8th!
First Jamboree of the new year!
We had a wonderful turnout to the first Jamboree in 2014! Many musicians showed up and did a great job of entertaining the crowd! Hot and cold snacks were served half-way through the evening and the dance floor was lively. If you would like to join us for our next jamboree, please note the next… Continue reading First Jamboree of the new year!