The Band


Matt Large Matthew Large, the genial master of ceremonies plays rhythm guitar, sings lead and writes a lot of material for NDG. Large started playing music in his early years, but seriously began studying blue grass rhythm guitar 15 years ago. Matt has played in a number of bluegrass outfits over the years including the Owens Valley Settlers, the Green Bridge Barn Burners and local Montreal favorites Revelstoke. Large’s solid back-up rhythm playing is heavily influenced by the work of Charlie Waller, perhaps the finest bluegrass rhythm guitar innovator to date. His arresting vocal technique and soulful interpretation of Carter Stanley’s songs lays a solid foundation for NDG’s music.
Guy Donis Belgian banjo virtuoso and composer Guy Donis plays artful, light-hearted music with an eclectic sound, performing with a virtuosity that rivals the top names in the American new acoustic scene, names like Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas and Edgar Meyer. Hailing from a country better known for its beer and chocolate than its banjo players, this lanky fellow’s career as a banjo player was certainly not in the cards. Although he grew up listening to jazz and classical music and later immersed himself in folk and blue grass, the music Guy Donis creates is one of a kind . We’re talking music that is surprising, exhilarating, amusing, moving, toe-tapping, thundering, startling, enchanting, heart-warming, rousing and, above all... unexpected! Having heard Bill Keith before Earl Scruggs gives Guy's banjo playing a melodic edge and profound drive that is integral to NDG's sound.
Joe Grass Hailing originally from Moncton, Joe began playing the guitar at age 8 and by the time he was 14 could be found performing in venues throughout the province. Possessing a musical breadth steeped in blues, gospel, jazz, bluegrass, traditional East Coast music, Joe offers a unique but firmly traditional mandolin style. In his short career, Joe has built an impressive list of achievements. He was the winner of the 2004 Ottawa Folk Festival Auditions New Performer-Youth Category and received a Galaxie Rising Star Award. He has shared the stage with Harry Manx, Jackie Washington, Ken Whiteley, Vince Fontaine, Michael Jerome Brown and has opened for artists such as Kelly Joe Phelps.
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