Shaun Majumder announces third annual The Gathering
August 22-24 in Burlington, Newfoundland, The Gathering 2014 will feature singer/songwriter Sam Roberts and culinary visionary Roary MacPherson.
BURLINGTON, NL, April 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Shaun Majumder and friends announce The Gathering 2014 in Burlington, NL August 22-24th. After the incredible success of The Gathering 2013, which featured The Jim Cuddy family band, Sherman Downey and the Ambiguous Case, Bryan Byrne and Rex Goudie, 2014 promises to deliver stellar music and culinary talent.
Sam Roberts headlines The Gathering 2014 with a new acoustic duo; Minotaur.
"It's the best Sam Roberts cover band in the country" says Majumder. "Having worked with Sam on the hit TV show Copps and Roberts, I'm so excited to bring him to Burlington to experience rural Newfoundland in all its beauty."
Also appearing at this year's The Gathering;
Great Big Sea Alumnus
Sean Mcann
www.greatbigsean.com
Halifax Born, California based master storyteller and songwriter
Steve Poltz
http://poltz.com
2014 ECMA Winners
Traditional Instrumental Recording of the Year
Duane Andrews and Craig Young
http://charliesboogie.com
Nu-Folk-Meets-Celtic-Rock Newfoundland Sibling Quintet
Ashelin
http://www.ashelin.com
The Bay St George Folk Arts Council
Traditional Newfoundland Music - on steroids! From fiddle to accordion, to bodhran to the spoons, Over 20 players together Jammin Jigs and Reels
As The Gathering is a celebration of Fire, Food and Music, the culinary talent will not disappoint in 2014. Sheraton St John's Executive Chef Roary Macpherson returns with his hand picked team of world class chefs featuring; St John's Gold Medal Plates winner Chef Roger Andrews and of the Waldorf Astoria New York City, David Garcelond and wife Kylie Garcelond.
For more information on The Gathering 2014, visit: www.thegatheringburlington.com
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About The Gathering
An annual celebration of Fire, Food and Music, drawing people from Newfoundland and beyond to experience the wild isolated beauty of Burlington, Middle Arm and Smiths Harbour. As part of a larger social enterprise, The Gathering will play an important role in transforming the region into a viable, world class tourist destination through intimate musical performances by local artists performing alongside well known artists, traditional and contemporary Newfoundland cuisine, story telling, chef hikes and more. The Gathering will help facilitate access to the unique experiences rural Newfoundland has to offer by allowing them to participate in the power of the landscape and its people. Our goal is to raise money to support the long term aspirations of the larger social enterprise under BSM Manor not-for-profit.
About Shaun Majumder
Raised in Burlington, Newfoundland and Labrador actor, writer, comedian and social entrepreneur, Shaun Majumder has his irons in many fires. Currently starring on the hit show This Hour Has 22 Minutes, now in its 22nd season, Majumder's talent has made audiences laugh for years.
In July 2014, Shaun's documentary series Majumder Manor begins its second season on the W Network. Majumder Manor was created by Majumder and is about his dream to transform his hometown of Burlington, (population 350) into a higher end, sustainable tourist destination. Shaun has created a not for profit organization to create social businesses, which will contribute to significant tourism on the Baie Verte Peninsula, Newfoundland. The project includes construction of a community greenhouse and subsequent "Hummock View Greens", upscale camping or "Glamping", along with remote guest cabins and eventually a central lodge (Manor) and of course, The Gathering.
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