Food Fibs & Fiddles

Buckle up and prepare for a tale of adventure! Recently my friend Dawn and I embarked on a daring Bite-Size Adventure, boarding a tiny 37-seat plane destined for St. Anthony on the clear and blue skied morning of 19th.  We were eager to dive into the heart of the bustling Food, Fibs & Fiddles festival. Upon landing, we wasted no time and secured our rental car, ready to hit the road and explore the hidden gems of St. Anthony and the surrounding area. The scenery was breathtaking, and the thrill of the open road beckoned us as we cruised towards our home away from home for the next two nights, the welcoming Hotel North. With each passing kilometer, our excitement mounted, knowing that we were on the brink of two unforgettable evenings. The stage was set and we couldn’t imagine the magic that awaited us.

Get ready for a rollicking review of Food, Fibs & Fiddles at Gunners Cove, on July 19th & 20th, 2024, the hidden gem on the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland! If you're curious about the magic, just ask Jim Cuddy. According to the man himself, this festival was a true adventure! See what he had to say right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/PCi6YBiqJY4JxfMC/?mibextid=UalRPS

A massive round of applause to the masterminds behind this extravaganza, Dr. Danny & Chef Natalie Pond, and their dedicated squad of employees, volunteers, shuttle drivers, etc., who made this year-long dream a reality. Using land they owned with no previous purpose or use, they went to work transforming a bog into a perfect concert ground. Danny started listening to Blue Rodeo in 1987 and is now admittedly and unapologetically a lifelong addict with no plans for recovery! It was when I told him that the Friday night show would be my 40th Blue Rodeo concert since 1987 that he knew I had a problem too!  It’s been his dream project to bring Blue Rodeo to Gunners Cove and his vision for this event was brilliant. Picture this... a venue reminiscent of carefree 90’s concerts, where VIP zones and endless queues were a thing of the past. The weather complied and food and drink were abundant. The stars aligned, and against all odds, Food Fibs & Fiddles bloomed beautifully. Who would've guessed that a quaint community like Gunners Cove, NL, with population of 17 -25 people could pull off such a spectacular event? With the vision of Danny Pond and his tireless efforts, the atmosphere felt intimate, like a private gathering of friends. Night one sold out in a blink, and night two wasn't far behind, welcoming a sea of eager faces to soak up the talent on display. From the soul-stirring tunes and stories of Kellie Loder, to the dance-inducing Shannygannock, and the legend of Charlie Major, to the electrifying performance of Blue Rodeo, every note resonated with pure magic. The talent whisked us away on a magical musical journey, leaving us craving an encore in 2025!

All thumbs up for Food, Fibs & Fiddles!

Check out the Playlist for Blue Rodeo FF&F Headliner:
Night 1:
- 5 Days in May
- Trust Yourself
- Diamond Mine
- Head over Heels
- Bad Timing
- Cynthia
- Rose-Colored Glasses
- New Morning Sun
- In Your Eyes
- The Railroad
- How Long
- Til I Am Myself Again
- Hasn’t Hit Me Yet
- Try
- You’re Everywhere
- Lost Together
Night 2:
- 5 Days in May
- Cynthia
- New Morning Sun
- Rose-Colored Glasses
- In Your Eyes
- Head over Heels
- Bad Timing
- What Am I Doing Here
- Trust Yourself
- Diamond Mine
- Rage
- I Can’t Hide This Anymore
- Working on the Railroad
- Til I am Myself
- Hasn’t Hit Me Yet
- Try
- You’re Everywhere
- Lost Together