"Acacia"

Musical Duet 'Acacia'

(to hear 'Welcome' by 'Acacia' (full band version) click on the above player)

Available now, the Acacia CD entitled "What Matters"
$15CDN (if ordered directly through this site) & shipping.
Heartfelt lyrics born from real-life experiences of Gail, Wayne & Charlene.  The majority of these 12 original songs have a Christian theme; all songs focus on Family ... love ... peace.   Tunes range from Country ... rock ... easy listening ... bluegrass ... motown:  satisfying the musical palette of pretty much everyone.  

Request us on Seaside FM 105.9 (www.seasidefm.com) by
 calling the request line: (902) 469-6000  
 or emailing: requests@seasidefm.com!

"Hello Gail and Wayne,   I wanted to thank you for the lovely music that you provided at Margo's & my wedding.    So many people commented on it. I feel privileged to have found you.     Thank you once again.     Michael"
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What began as a Trio is now a Duet (Charlene Billard being the third but presently a resident of New Brunswick).  Gail & Wayne continue to provide Musical Performances across the Maritimes & in the Dominican Republic  as 'Acacia' with songs from their own original repetoire (on "What Matters") as well as old & new radio favourites (see below for dates).   From Pubs and coffee houses to Weddings and fundraisers, they get around.
You may remember Wayne as the Drummer in various Rock n'roll Bands over the years (like 'the Fossil Band', eg) since his ripe young age of 18.  His drumming has been appreciated by Country and Rock Fans alike.  His guitar playing was featured mostly around weekend campfires with friends and Family.
Gail began singing with the Christian Rock Band 'Holy Smoke' (presently featured at the 7pm St. Peter's Worship Service in Eastern Passage), more of a late bloomer when she starting in her late 30's.  She has been a vocalist with the Group 'First Class' (bar, show band in Halifax with lead singer Cory Adams) and also was in the Halifax Choir Group 'Saved By Grace' led by Shauntay Grant.  This Group represented Halifax in Toronto's 'The Gospell Challenge' aired on Vision TV.  These days, Gail & Wayne do most of their performing together!
 



Acacia has a great time sharing their humor as well as renditions of radio favourites.  Their range is vast and diverse covering Patsy Cline, Shania Twain, Allison Kraus, Paul Stookey, Kenny Chesney, Hank Williams, Sheryl Crow & Kid Rock, Johnny Cash, Maritime Folk tunes, Anne Murray, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood ... and many, many more!  Sing along with them, dance, or simply enjoy the ride.
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 Book     Acacia     today!


CDs are available through this site for $10 (plus shipping) or at these locations for a slightly marked up value.  Thank you to the Retailers who support our music.  We sincerely appreciate it:

Pharmasave, Eastern Passage
Into the Mystic, Cole Harbour Rd. (www.intothemysticfolklore.ca)
Miracles, Bayers Lake (www.miracleschristianstore.com)
Taz Records Market St., Halifax (www.tazrecords.com)


A WARM THANK YOU TO ALL THE MUSICIANS/FRIENDS/FAMILY WHO HELPED MAKE OUR CD POSSIBLE:  Don Chapman, Terry Pulliam, Bruce Timmins (guitarist for 'The Cottars' http://thecottarsforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=meet&action=display&thread=175 ), Pat Riley, Gordon Stobbe, Haley Thomas, Ian Mosher, Jeff Mosher, Anthony Hiltz, Barb Bergeron, Alain Bergeron, Phil Kempton, Hanna Wright, Veronica Whitman, Kaitlyn MacKenzie, Jena Usifer, Cohen King, Kyra Webber, Allysa Flint, Brooke Richard, Emma Usifer.

Thank you to 94.7 Seaside FM for playing our music (www.seasidefm.com) and to the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage for their Financial Assistance (www.gov.ns.ca)


Acacia's Schedule:
(past, present, future) ...

Regular Weekly Church Music Ministry

Acacia plays the 9am Service every 2nd Sunday (usually 1st & 3rd Sunday)
 at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 346 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage
465-4767
 (Rev. John Ferguson officiating) 
All are welcome!
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2012 Schedule

Sat. Apr. 14
'Raisin' the Roof' Celebration
St. Peter's Church, 346 Cow Bay Rd.
7pm to whenever!
$10 admission (so worth it!!)
A fabulous Musical line-up in the works for this fundraiser in support of getting a new roof for our Church (it's pretty leaky):

MC Fred Mate
Pianist Jim Clarke
Duet "Acacia"
From the Parish of Jeddore ... "The Parish People"
Stars of the Eastern Shore ... "Livewire"
Local favourites ... "The Smith Family"
Eastern Passage's favourite Christian Rock Band ... "Holy Smoke"

All proceeds from this exciting event go to Roof!
for tickets: call 465-4767 or email: stpeterschurch@ns.sympatico.ca or
feel free to email Gail at inspireyoga@eastlink.ca








2011 Lineup


Sat. March 26, 6-8pm
KIRTAN
with Acacia (it was so much fun!  See our 'Holistic Workshops' page for details)
at ALL YOGA, 250 Baker Dr., Dartmouth (Russell Lake)
 
Sat., April 16 - DENIM & DIAMONDS
St. Peter's Church, 346 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage
Yeeha!  We had chili, snacks, 'Wanted' Poster for your own photo shoot, Entertainment:  
by Acacia, Megan Naugle, Silent Auction ... all for a worthy cause.  This was the 2nd D&D and we're hoping it's now an Annual Fundraiser for the Parish of St. Peter.  What a great time!

Sat., Apr. 30
Head Chezzetcook
 A celebration of the life of Jim Dooks

Sun., June 12 - St. Peter's Church
Baptism at 10:30am, 346 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage 

July 1st - Canada Day
12:30pm - 1:30pm
(right after the Official Cake Cutting & Opening Ceremonies at noon)

Thank you to Fisherman's Cove for allowing us to provide an hour of radio favourites & Maritime Traditionals!  Government Wharf Rd. (off of Shore Rd.) in Eastern Passage!   We couldn't have asked for better weather or a better crowd!  The 'tiny dancers'  were in full array with their Canada Day garb & the newly opened cafe definitely makes the best home-made brownies in Eastern Passage!  We were followed by 'Shirley Jackson & Her Good Rockin' Daddies' ... they were, as usual, amazing (www.shirleyjackson.ca) !!!!  See you next year ...

Fri, July 6 - Eastern Passage 
A celebration of the LIfe of Dorothy Hounsell

Sat., July 9 - Private Wedding Ceremony at St. Peter's Church
346 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage

Sat., July 16
A Celebration of 60 years
The Gladstone, Halifax

Thurs., July 28 - Musquodoboit Annual Summer Fair!
7:30pm at the Fairgrounds for the Annual Variety Show

Mon., Aug. 1 - Eastern Passage
A celebration of the Life of Ronald Naugle

Sat., Aug. 27, 7-9pm
Coffee, Tea & Sea
at The Boardwalk in Eastern Passage
(weather permitting) we'll be out on the boardwalk in front of this popular Meeting Spot in Fisherman's Cove.  Coffee, Tea & Sea has the most delicioius,home-made baked good (even home made bread).  Visit us for this end of summer celebration! (Had a blast!  Check out 'Coffee, Tea & Sea' on facebook.
The Crowd was wonderful and the treats were too, thanks Suzanne & Joe!)



Thurs. Oct. 13
7pm at The Boardwalk Fisherman's Cove, Eastern Passage
Meet at 6:45pm, Fisherman's Memorial (parking lot)
2nd Annual Ghost Walk



Sat., Oct. 15
Wedding at St. Peters, 3pm
(Morrow/Herring)

Fri., Nov. 4
'Salving the Soul'
(our version of Kirtan)

in the 'inspire room' at The Spoonstudio
7-9pm ($15)


Sunday, Nov. 27
Eastern Passage Christmas Market & Festival
Tallahassee Recreation Centre
1-3pm
'Acacia' in Victorian Costume providing Christmas Carols for all attending




Sun., Nov. 27
4-6pm, Quigley's Corner, Eastern Passage
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
with Wayne as Honorary Town Crier



Sat., Dec. 10
Sobeys, Russell Lake
Christmas Celebration
Acacia pops in for a sharing of Christmas Carols


Sat., Dec. 10
12-3pm, Canadian Tire, Dartmouth Crossing
'Acacia' in Victorian Costume providing Christmas Carols for the Salvation Army's
Annual Kettle Drive


Sat., Dec. 17
12-3pm, Canadian Tire, Dartmouth Crossing
'Acacia' in Victorian Costume providing Christmas Carols for the Salvation Army's
Annual Kettle Drive

"A personal note of thanks to The Salvation Army.
Without you, my Mother & GrandMother would not have had the ability to make it through their poverty.  In honour of your Organization and in memory of my GrandMother Gladys Langille, I wish to give you my sincere gratitude.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart."  Gail



Tues., Dec. 20
Annual Community Food Bank Carol Sing
St. Peter's Church, 345 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage
7pm (bring a food bank item please!)


Sat. Dec. 24
11pm, St. Peter's Traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
accompanying Music Director Ian Mosher at this beautiful service
when the air is filled with spirit, peace, love.  Our favourite.

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2010 lineup:

Jan. 23 at 7pm
'Denim & Diamonds'
St. Peter's Church, Cow Bay Road

We sported our best "diamonds" and country wear during an evening of great fun and charitable fundraising for St. Peters. Line Dancers entertained the crowd as well as the talented Local Musician Megan Naugle and friends.  Acacia provided some country tunes as well amidst the good food, silent auction, bake table, & cash mocktail bar.   Our favourite drink:
'Abstinence on the Beach'!


Saturday, March 13 ; 12-1pm
Sears Dartmouth, Bridal Registry Days!
We provided soft, romantic music appropriate for any Wedding!
Wayne & Gail were located in 'housewares', next to the Bridal Registry Table. (We need to be near the spoons!)  If you are partaking in  'wedding planning' in the near future, you may want to book Acacia soon!

April 25, 7pm
St. James Anglican, Head of Jeddore
Gospell Concert
What a great time with John & Cherry MacPherson & The Parish People!  Always such a pleasure and the Congregation so welcoming and friendly!

May 22, 7pm
Porter's Lake Community Centre
Fundraiser for St. Marks'
Auction, and Variety Show featuring Livewire and an array of Local Talent


July 3, 4 TriCounty Multicultural Festival


(photo courtesy of Fred Hatfield photos)

Yarmouth, NS (www.tricountymca.com)
We had such a great time in Yarmouth providing a little Music as well as Henna Tattoos for the Event!  The people were so kind and accommodating and the crowd was welcoming.  We hope to see you all again next year!

July 22, Musquodoboit Harbour Annual Variety Show!
Musquodoboit Community Centre, NS
Show starts at 7:30pm
Such a warm crowd ... such a great time!  Hope to see you again next year!
(http://www.hometowncanada.com/ns/Musquodoboit_Harbour.html)

Sept. 11, ALL Yoga Grand Opening!
www.allyoga.ca
Russell Lake, Dartmouth ... 7-8pm
Aside from the warm energy and great food/company ... the dancers at this performance were absolutely amazing!!  Thanks to Lilly, Leila and Mathew for the best Entertainment of the night!

Sat., Oct. 2
1st United Church Variety Show & Fundraiser
Musquodoboit
(call Janice at 889-2359 for details)
What a great time!  The Auctions are always 'delicious' with baked goods that make your mouth water.  Our favourite of the night:  the young Brother & Sister Fiddlers!     

Fri., Oct. 8
Marriott Hotel, Halifax Harbourfront
Wedding at 6pm ... absolutely beautiful ... so loving and heartwarming.

9am every 2nd Sunday (usually 1st & 3rd Sunday)
 Traditional Service at St. Peter's Anglican, 346 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage
465-4767
 (Rev. John Ferguson officiating) 

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2009
Mar. 11 - Gail & Wayne visited Mandee Labelle on Yogaheart Radio; 'live' on CKDU 88.1FM from Dalhousie, to talk about life, yoga, music & how they intertwine.  You can hear the 1 hr segment by visiting www.yogaheart.ca and look for 'yogaheart radio' then scroll down to 'previous shows' for a listen!

Mar. 21 - Passage Ale House: 8-11pm
Fisherman's Cove, Eastern Passage
'Providing sing-along tunes from the past.   Radio Favourites for old & young alike!'

Apr 18 - Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel in Halifax
"MOVING LANDSCAPE"
At the Yoga Atlantic Conference!

May 23 - Lake Charlotte Firehall
Variety Show/Fundraiser for
The  Union Church, 7-10pm

May 30 - Fisherman's Cove Condo Assoc.
Social Gathering for all Tenants
Party starts at 8:30pm

May 31 - St. James Anglican
Head of Jeddore, 7pm

June 5 - Special Fundraising event at
St. Peter's Anglican Church, 346 Cow Bay Road, Eastern Passage ... Music starting at 8pm

June 20 - Malpeque, PEI  
Special Performance with Charlene Billard at Family Gathering

July 6 - Virgin Festival, Citadel Hill, Halifax (Henna Tattoos, no Music)

July 12 - Head of Jeddore, Sobeys Parking Lot ... an 'outdoor' inter-denominational christian service.  Pull up in your motorized vehicles, sing along from your seat and honk your horn if you like what you hear!  Don't forget your bug spray!  Begins 6:30pm!

July 25 - Harmony Bazaar, Lockeport, NS
(Henna Tattoos, no Music)

Sat. Aug. 8 -  3-6pm  The Passage Ale House.
We Celebrated Eastern Passage Days after the parade at our Favourite watering hole  located in Fisherman's Cove.  Sunday, Henna was applied at the Carnival Grounds between 12-5pm.

August 21, 22 - 1st Annual Eastern Passage Music Festival!  It was a great time:  good weather, friendly audience, lots of cold drinks!   Hats off to John and Carol MacPherson and to all of the many hard-working volunteers and Entertainers that made the event such a great time.   Below Gail & Wayne performing some Patsy Cline at the Music Festival!




Oct. 24 -  Seaside Harvest Festival
Fisherman's Cove, Eastern Passage
 from 12-4pm
(www.fishermanscove.ns.ca)
After the crowd was  welcomed by Fisherman's Cove's  acting Town Crier (aka Wayne Slaunwhite), we reconvened in the Marine Interpretive Centre and  provided some soft music at the Art Exhibit during this celebration of the Autumn Harvest!  Due to inclement weather, the  'Ghost Walk' at dusk on the Boardwalk had to be cancelled.  Unfortunate, as it is Historical & Spooky!  Wayne's story-telling is second to none.   All  enjoyed  local marketers, crafts, veggie/pumpkin carvings, entertainment, & the scarecrow designing contest ... visit the website at Fisherman's Cove to learn more or the Facebook site (Fishermans Cove Eastern Passage) and please join us next year!

Sat. Nov. 21  -  Wedding 5pm at St. Peter's Anglican,
Eastern Passage

Sun. Dec. 6  -  1:30-2:30
Candy Cane Cove
Fisherman's Cove, Eastern Passage
The Marine Interpretive Centre
Gail & Friends carolled in Victorian Costume sharing a mix of traditional Christmas Songs.  The 'Jingle Bell Run' was a great success & proceeds were directed to the Arthritis Society.  See the Fisherman's Cove Website for details and visit their new Facebook page (Fishermans Cove Eastern Passage)!
Merry Christmas!!

Dec. 24, 11pm   -  Christmas Eve Service
St. Peter's, 345 Cow Bay Rd.,
Eastern Passage
with Ian & Jeff Mosher and the St. Peter's Choir ... candlelight service!
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Call the Spoonstudio:  (902) 403-9642

or

spoonstudio@eastlink.ca

'Spoonstands' gave birth to The Spoonstudio.  The design and hand-crafting of custom made guitar stands is where the Spoonstudio began in 2001.  Our unique details truly make this instrument stand one of a kind.  We upholster and finish by hand as well and you, the Client, receive emailed photos that follow the process each step of the way ... so you can watch it being created!  We have Spoonstands all over the world now:  from Hampton, England ... to Key West, Florida and the Pacific Coast of California.  We do not keep a ready supply on hand.  Each Spoonstand is designed to fit your instrument and you get to choose the colour of the upholstery as well.  Please allow 8 weeks for hand-crafting as Gail is the sole creator, and she takes the time to do the job properly.  Prices begin at $150. 

Acting, TV Performances

Gail & Wayne have been doing Background Performance work for years through 'Filmworks' (www.filmworks.ca )  based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Feel free to visit the new Filmworks Facebook page if you are looking to hire Gail or Wayne for any Acting Employment.



Gail & Wayne in Victorian Christmas Costume at the Annual Kris Kringle Fundraiser for Oceanview Manor.  They provide an array of Traditional Seasonal Songs to complement any Holiday Event.   Contact The Spoonstudio to book.

They also provide an added touch to your Wedding Day with your chosen music ... making your day even more romantic & complete with soft vocals and guitar.   All occasions of life deserve heartfelt music that connects with the people concerned.  From special music in honor of a Baptism to songs that invoke dear memories at the Funeral of a Loved One, contact Acacia to see how they can help.  Life is short, celebrate each moment when you can.

This Medeival Castle was commissioned by the Deli Department at  Panavista Sobeys, #7 Hwy, Dartmouth in 2010.  It is used in various displays on different occasions.
It was designed and crafted by Gail.