  WELCOME to BackPorch Banjo Bluegrass Band 2018 We are an active bluegrass band hailing from Parksville-Qualicum Beach. We are the #1 bluegrass band in Qualicum since 2014. BackPorch Banjo came together from a desire for all of us to play good bluegrass music. ****************** BackPorch Banjo is an active traditional bluegrass band. If you need to hire a good bluegrass band, we are available for your special event, party, festival, market, birthday, celebration of life, or any other occasion. ---- or ---- Ramona Ruf Qualicum Beach 250-752-1991 ******************
UPDATE NOVEMBER 5, 2018 We had a terrific summer playing lots. Thank you to the many kind people who came out and supported bluegrass music. And to all the people who sent us photos, you rock. Thank you, we appreciated it! We will be updating the website very soon. We welcome you to have a listen... ****************** BACKPORCH BANJO BAND BIO BackPorch Banjo members live on Vancouver Island, B. C. and here's who we are: ****************** Luann Burton, Sidney, B. C. Acoustic Bass Vocals & harmonies ****************** Ramona Ruf, Qualicum Beach, B. C. Rhythm guitar Lead vocals & harmonies ****************** Mimi Shell , Parksville, B. C. Fiddle & Vocal harmonies ****************** Linda Thorburn, Qualicum Beach 5 String banjo & harmonies, ****************** Ted Granger, Bowser, B. C. Mandolin, Lead Vocals & Harmonies ****************** Joe Spinelli, Nanaimo, B. C. Acoustic bass (spare) Vocals ****************** The newer lineup of the band has spent the past two summers busy with gigs. During Beachfest this summer, Luann joined the band as a spare bass player. Since then we have had several requests to play as a 4 piece ladies band. The group looks forward to playing lots in the future. Hope to see you down the road next year....  |
