Committed to providing an energetic and entertaining show, which combines humour, strong lead singing, great harmonies, dynamic picking, and a tasteful mix of traditional bluegrass and original songs, this group will be an asset to any event. Silverbirch is destined to win the hearts of bluegrass fans everywhere.

Gene Gouthro has been one of the premier mandolin players of Ontario for many years. He is a versatile musician, equally at home also with a fiddle or guitar. He sings lead, or any harmony part required, and is a talented songwriter.

Tom McCreight, the Ol’ Coot, has been a fixture on the Ontario bluegrass scene for a great many years. A past winner of “entertainer of the year,” and “bass player of the year” awards, he anchors the group, writes some songs, and does most of the talking on stage. Tom has been leading Silverbirch since the early eighties, and is the sole remaining original member.

Graham Stone’s driving, energetic banjo playing commands attention every time he leans into the microphone, and his back up work behind the vocals is exceptionally tasteful.

Walter Bent has an extensive background of experience in bluegrass and other genres of music. He is a strong rhythm guitar player, a dynamic flatpicker, and equally competent on mandolin. He is a talented and forceful lead or harmony singer.

Jan Hanko plays fiddle, and also does most of the tenor vocals. Jan brings a wealth of experience as a performer, vocalist and fiddler. His dynamic playing displays a definite “gypsy” influence and adds much excitement to the Silverbirch sound.

Tom and Gene each contributed a song to A Touch of Canada, and they are responsible for creating the highly successful compilation CDs North To Ontario.

Silverbirch events:
Good Time Cafe, 17080 Bathurst St., Newmarket (between Mulock and Hwy 9) - Second Wednesday of the month.
7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
(no cover charge)
February 11, 2010, March 10, April 14, May 12 ....

Friday, January 29, 2010
Bluegrass in Peterborough
Silverbirch performs at Mr. Bob's Gourmet Pizza Restaurant. 1-655 The
Queensway, Peterborough, Ont. 705-748-6120
7:00 pm start $5.00 cover charge 50/50 draw

Friday, February 26, 2010

We are pleased to be invited to open for James King in Waterdown (at the
Legion)
For complete details www.northernbluegrass.com
For information about Bluegrass Sundays (the Winter Tour stop in
Toronto/Scarborough) contact bgsundays@aol.com

Saturday, March 27, 2010
6th Annual Silverbirch Charity Concert
Uxbridge Music Hall, Uxbridge, Ontario
Special guests:
The Good Brothers
More artists TBA
Funds raised will support the work of ArtsCan Circle
www.artscancircle.ca

Complete details at:
www.cootmusic.ca
(Follow the concert link.)
Order your tickets early, as we expect this show to "sell out." Email:
TJMcCreight@aol.com

Contact: Tom McCreight
General Delivery
Udora ON
L0C IL0

Telephone:
705-228-8426

Email:
tjmccreight@aol.com