Rural Roots
All four members of this quartet are members of the Strathroy Vocal Federation, and have been since its inception. These four gentlemen hit it off immediately when the Foundation was formed, and within months, Rural Roots was born. They proudly claim to be still having a blast together. Typically at practice they enjoy almost as much laughter as music and over their years together have built up an entertaining repertoire of over sixty pieces of music. From left to right is Ernie McEwen/Tenor, Bob Howlett/Lead, Craig Bycraft/Bass an Roswell McPherson/Baritone.
Footnote
Ernie McEwen, a 40 year founding member of the Strathroy Vocal Federation , has sadly passed away and Rural Routes has ceased to exist. In memorial to Ernie and all the good times he must have experienced throughout the years, while singing with Rural Routes and the Vocal Federation, and in memorial as well to the Rural Routes quartet and their numerous, entertaining performances that where enjoyed by so many, the above photo and writing will continue to exist at this location on our website.
Ernie McEwen, a 40 year founding member of the Strathroy Vocal Federation , has sadly passed away and Rural Routes has ceased to exist. In memorial to Ernie and all the good times he must have experienced throughout the years, while singing with Rural Routes and the Vocal Federation, and in memorial as well to the Rural Routes quartet and their numerous, entertaining performances that where enjoyed by so many, the above photo and writing will continue to exist at this location on our website.