Joan Melanson aka Joanie Mac
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Original member Joanie Mac and Detroit Diesel
Joan Melanson, also known as Joanie Mac, is originally from Edmonton and currently lives in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada with her husband Greg.
1970-71: Gringo - Don McMeckan, Don Rimstead, Alan Quilley
1971-73: Gringo - Gerry Rioux, Rocko Vaugeois, Alfred (Fred) LaRose RIP
1981-86: Joanie Mac and Detroit Diesel - A variety of players over the years including Darrel Barr, Don McMeckan, Dale Lot, Cal Williams, Rocko Vaugeois, Doug Beal, Gene Bruce, Dwayne Feland RIP, Bryan Feland, and Terry Petherbridge
1987-90: Sounder - A weekend wedding band that included some local players from Spruce Grove. Don Gauthier, Dan Schmuland, Francis and Karen Mella.
Joan Melanson is continuing to enjoy popularity with Joanie Mac and Detroit Diesel. Live Music For Charity was pleased to experience their vibrant performance at the 2016 Play It Forward ACT Club fundraiser at Festival Place.
Joan has shared one of her memories with us. 'The Kiwanis Music Festival introduced a new category to their annual festival in 1971 which included union and non-union bands. Gringo entered in the non-union category and not only did we get to play on the Jubilee Auditorium stage but we took 3rd place. It was a very exciting night!'
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