MARK SEPIC LIVE ON CIUT 89.5 FM - THURS., JUNE 5
Hi, Folks.
Today I'll be Steve Fruitman's guest on "Sugarcamp Radio" from 6-7 p.m. on CIUT 89.5 FM.
Cheers!
Mark
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Thursday, June 05, 2008
HOBBYHORSE CAFE NEWS - JUNE 1/08
New Guest Artist - DoAn
A few months ago, Hobbyhorse received an email from DoAn expressing interest in the Hobbyhorse Cafe website. When we visited DoAn's site we were impressed with the beauty of his artwork - some of it as simple as a single stroke of paint - other pieces abstract - some representational with an element of myth or fantasy. We learned that DoAn's own relationship to his artwork has deepened through years of Buddhist study and meditation. Be sure to read our mini-interview with DoAn, and to view the enlargements of his pieces, so that you can experience the detail in his work.
Click here to see for yourself.
Log Cabin House Concert
Hobbyhorse is excited to be playing a Log Cabin House Concert in Pioneer, CA, on June 21. Yes, it really is a cool log home in a rural community above Stockton and Sacramento with two friendly dogs, and kids are welcome. The host, Glen, says, "Our private concert parties are not a business. Just a way for us to enjoy great music and friends." The acoustics are great. Previous concerts have been very successful and fun.
Saturday, June 21
8:00 pm
Log Cabin House Concert
http://www.gabelfamily.com/concerts/index.html
More Shows in June
Friday the 13th at Barefoot Coffee Roasters (in Santa Clara) with Ronnda Cadle. Ronnda is a great acoustic guitarist from Decatur, Georgia. Read more about her at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0016c1zIJAbxT_mOGE-XZEmpg2PX7ZLCkZs_YMvh7NuPVf1Bj1KUPCVRyR3k_bduvHlLeAmwMvFp0yqiZPI7J_0HDXpRtiI40K-_3k5M-9We6lEXF9i06iVRd3jI3gtSw3yTz8KjsmET-GUOgJZtV20Mj9CaaP1Fd3eaP15gtx3PDk=
Friday, June 13 - 8:00 to 10:00
Barefoot Coffee Roasters
5237 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(Take the Lawrence Expressway/Stevens Creek exit from Highway 280)
Phone (408) 248-4500
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0016c1zIJAbxT9ytz7Q3IpJkt9RRAIySlx9v1I0wsTKNEnDMCfncgOcYLVP3DkW8JF_T4h4GQFx9mcyK-H7XXRVcKjJGVZJeZTTeqAqljTd8DDqp5Q_BgLl1TA6P2kZ1S1fYkrZ7dHcrPzccJBEgknOjD-jWIR9gWAC
Wednesday, June 18, in the WomenRock series at Bazaar Cafe in SF
Wednesday, June 18 - 7:00pm
Bazaar Cafe
WomenRock Series
5927 California Street
(between 21st and 22nd Avenues)
San Francisco, CA 94121
415 831 5620
http://www.bazaarcafe.com/
Annie & Phil of HobbyhorseHobbyhorse Music, LLC
http://www.hobbyhorsecafe.com/
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CROSSROADS - UPCOMING GIGS (JUNE 6-8)
This is another busy weekend for The Crossroads Band. First up, Friday June 6, the band will rip it up at Gordon's On The Green, 13500 Interurban Ave. South, Tukwila, WA, 206-267-7427. This is a great spot for libations, food and music. Crossroads digs Gordon's. We always have a good time. The band plays 7 to 10 p.m. http://www.gordonsonthegreen.com/
Sunday, June 8, is a double-barrel day for Crossroads. First off we are competing in The South South Blues Association http://www.southsoundblues.com/ "Back to Beale Street" competition - a blues battle of the bands, if you will. Crossroads kicks off the 1st round action from 4-4:30pm at JazzBones, 2803 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA, 253-396-9169.
Then Crossroads plays one our favorite spots: The Spar, 2121 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA, Ph: 253-627-8215. The Spar is a fun place to play music and a damn fine place to eat and drink. The band plays 7 to 10 p.m. We hope to see you sometime over the weekend. If not, wish us luck and have a good one. http://www.the-spar.com/
John Lee
Crossroads
http://www.crossroadsblues.net/
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LIAM TITCOMB JOINS DAVE RAVE GIG @ CADILLAC LOUNGE - JUNE 6
Hey, everybody.
We have a special addition to our show this Friday, June 6, at the Cadillac Lounge in Toronto
(http://www.cadillaclounge.com/. Liam Titcomb has joined the bill, which is sure to take the show over the top. Liam’s a great singer-songwriter, not to mention a great friend. Hope to see you there. Show starts at 10 p.m.
Raver
http://www.dave-rave.com/
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M.C. RECORDS SIGNS E.G. KIGHT
M.C. Records Signs E.G. Kight
It's Hot In Here Out August 19th
Contact: Catherine Mannarino
catherine@mc-records.com
http://www.mc-records.com/
www.myspace.com/egkight
http://www.egkight.com/
Northport NY - M.C. Records is proud to announce that it has signed "The Georgia Songbird", EG Kight, to a deal. Her new CD, It's Hot In Here (MC-0062) will be released on August 19th.
To stream tracks from the upcoming CD go to:
http://www.mc-records.com/html/eg_kight.html
M.C. Records President Mark Carpentieri said, "Over the past year we've released recordings by great songwriters like Eric Bibb and Anders Osborne. Like Anders and Bibb, E.G. has that rare combination of writing great songs and being able to deliver them."
Here are some of E.G.'s career highlights:
• Two of E.G.'s original songs landed on two of Koko Taylor’s GRAMMY® - nominated albums.
• 6-time Blues Music Awards nominee for Contemporary Female Artist and Song of the Year.
• Shared the stage with a diverse palate of notables such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Phoebe Snow, Delbert McClinton, Little Feat, George Jones, Taj Mahal, Merle Haggard,Hubert Sumlin, Lee Roy Parnell, Robert Cray, Koko Taylor, Gregg Allman, Brenda Lee, Pinetop Perkins, and Garrison Keillor
• Performance of original song “Through The Eyes of a Child” videotaped for Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, due to be rebroadcast.
• Only independent artist to have songs selected by panel of retailers for inclusion on GET THE BLUES! and GET THE BLUES 2, both maintaining Billboard chart positions for more than a year. Other legendary artists on these CDs are Delbert McClinton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keb’ Mo’, Robert Cray, Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor and others.
• Performed several times on TNN’s "Nashville Now" show, airing in over 64 million homes.
• Appeared in the TV movie with Burgess Meredith, “Mr. Griffith and Me”, and was Mr. Meredith’s vocal coach.
E.G. Kight Tour Dates:
Jun 20 2008 - Chips - Winder, Georgia
Jul 18 2008 - Bradfordville Blues - Tallahassee, Florida
Aug 1 2008 - Turning Point - Piermont, New York
Aug 2 2008 - Private Party - Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Aug 09 2008 - The Sunoco Whitaker Center - Harrisburg PA
Aug 15 2008 - The Big Chill - Hot Springs, Arkansas
Aug 16 2008 - The Big Chill - Hot Springs, Arkansas
October 1 thru 19 - Germany - specific venues and dates to follow
November 21 - Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem PA (solo)
November 22 - Landhaven - Barto, PA (solo)
November 23 - Jeremiah's - Williamsport PA (solo)
Jan 24 2009 - The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise - FT Lauderdale, Florida
The Critics Have Spoken.....
Blues Revue Magazine - “Kight’s beautiful, smoky contralto sounds like Phoebe Snow with a sprinkling of Etta James, with every nuance clean and distinctive... Kight will be an unstoppable force.”
Taylor Guitars - “Whenever a blues artist comes along with something fresh and personal to say, it’s cause for celebration. Let us now celebrate EG Kight...”
Sing Out! Magazine - “Kight's is a voice to be reckoned with, no matter the genre."
This message was sent from Mark Carpentieri.
M.C. Productions Inc.
299 Main St.
Northport, NY 11768
http://www.mc-records.com/
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
OTTAWA'S 3RD WAVE ROCKED THE GLOUCESTER FAIR - JUNE 1
DANIEL BROWN
DARREN BOYD
GREG WARD
Photos lifted from http://www.3rdwaverocks.com/
See also http://www.blackju-ju.com/
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Monday, June 02, 2008
TEGAN AND SARA - UPCOMING TOUR DATES
6 Jun 2008
20:00
MGM Grand Theatre at Foxwoods
Mashantucket, CT, Connecticut
7 Jun 2008
20:00
DAR Constitution Hall
Washington, Washington DC
9 Jun 2008
20:00
US Bank Theater at the Target Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
10 Jun 2008
20:00
Chicago Theatre
Chicago, Illinois
11 Jun 2008
20:00
DTE Energy Music Theatre
Clarkston, Michigan
13 Jun 2008
20:00
Bonnaroo
Manchester, Tennessee
16 Jun 2008
20:00
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Atlanta, Georgia
20 Jun 2008
20:00
Hurricane Festival
Schessel, DE
21 Jun 2008
20:00
Southside Festival
Tuttlingen, DE
23 Jun 2008
20:00
Shepherds Bush
London, UK
24 Jun 2008
20:00
ABC
Glasgow, UK
27 Jun 2008
20:00
Mainstage - Mewata Field
Calgary, Alberta
http://www.teganandsara.com/
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NIAGARA RHYTHM SECTION SATURDAY MUSICAL IMPROV SERIES - JUNE 7
The Niagara Rhythm Section, featuring really great guests you've probably never heard of...
When: every Saturday night 9:45ish - no cover
This week: SAT., JUNE 7TH - JOHN DICKIE
The Anchorage
186 Ricardo St.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
905-468-2141
We're always very happy to welcome back our friend, John Dickie (of The Mississippi Hippies). He's a very interesting and unique singer. He also plays a million instruments and we never know what he's going to bring. Here's what it says on his website:
(http://www.mississippihippies.com/johndickie.htm)
Name: John 'Little Johnnie' Dickie
Astrological Sign: cancer - 'cancer shmancer as long as you've got your health.'
Instrument: played-lead vocal, which is like lead guitar only it's like vocals, also guitar, mandolin, harmonica and piano.
Past musical Tribes: John and the Sisters (which is also a current tribe), The Prima Donnas, The Cameos, Mondo Combo and Piledriver back in the 70's.
Hallmark musical moment: sharing stages with all the greats over the years, like Albert Collins, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Dr. John, Holly Cole, n' The Neville Bros. Also interviewing people like Oscar Peterson and Buddy Guy on all night talk radio, and never having to compromise my deal...musically.
First Became A Hippie: the first time I heard legendary Buffalo New York DJ George 'Hound Dog' Lorenz broadcasting his R n' B show from the bon ton in Buffalo live, all those fuzzy years ago.
Steve Grisbrook is back this week on guitar! Come on down, y'all.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Steve
http://www.stevegoldberger.com/
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Sunday, June 01, 2008
BECKI SUE & HER BIG ROCKIN' DADDIES! RECORDING @ JAZZBONES - JUN. 13
Hey, boogie chillun'!
Becki Sue & her Big Rockin' Daddies! will take this week off while our "Shake N' Bake" rhythm section charge their batteries in preparation for our very busy summer festival/travel season. Les (Bake) is touring the California coast with his lovely bride and Jeff (Shake) will be in Chicago. But...We'll be back in full Big Rockin' force at the Highway 99 Blues Club (http://www.highway99blues.com/) next Friday, June 6th.
This will be our last Seattle appearance for the summer, with our next local show not until late September. We're sure that we'll be able to get everyone in, but if y'all want a table, please consider making an advance reservation. And if experiencing high-energy and audience- interactive live versions of tunes from our award-winning CD, BIG CITY BLUES, as well as some new songs that we've been working on for you isn't enough, consider this...The Foundation (Jeff) has promised to debut his new sharkskin suit that he recently picked up in New Orleans! The 2006 & 2007 Washington Blues Society's "Band of the Year" at the Washington Blues Society's "Club of the Year". See you there...
Please join us at Jazzbones on Friday night, June 13, at 9 pm, as we record live all night long. Some of the tunes will be included on our next CD, due out in early 2009. We need your voices and unbridled enthusiasm to make this a success! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Please print the attached poster and put it on the fridge!
For reservations at the Highway 99, please click on the link below: http://highway99blues.com/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=41
http://www.bigrockindaddies.com/
www.myspace.com/bigrockindaddies
www.myspace.com/tboyneal
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Friday, May 30, 2008
NEIL CHAPMAN & DENIS KELDIE WITH NIAGARA RHYTHM SECTION
The Niagara Rhythm Section, featuring really great guests you've probably never heard of...
Every Saturday night 9:45ish - no cover
This week: SAT. MAY 31st - Neil Chapman & Denis Keldie
The Anchorage
186 Ricardo St.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
905-468-2141
This week we welcome back two truly amazing musicians - Denis Keldie & Neil Chapman.
Neil's an amazing guitarist and personality. He's known for his work with Buffy St. Marie, Pukka Orchestra, Ian Thomas, Leonard Cohen, The Sattalites, Dan Hill, Rough Trade, Alannah Miles, Bill King and Robert Priest, to name a few...
As a studio musician, Denis Keldie has over a hundred albums to his credit, as well as numerous film and TV projects. Recent CDs include Rita Coolidge with Ry Cooder, Natalie MacMaster, Jeff Healey, Prairie Oyster, The Boomers, Eddie Shwartz, Jesse Cook, Stompin' Tom Connors, The Lincolns, The Extras, King Biscuit Boy, The Stampeders, Gordie Sampson, Etta James and TV and live appearances with The Rankins, The Lincolns, Colin James, Jann Arden, Amy Sky, Ashley MacIsaac, Bruce Guthro, Crowbar and many others.
It's gonna be a riot when we pair up these two, so don't miss it!
May 31 - Neil Chapman & Denis Keldie
www.neilchapman.ca
www.keldie.com
Other NRS dates coming up:
July 31 - Blues in the Park, Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls, ON
Aug 3 - Canal Days, Pt. Colborne, ON
Sept 6 - Southside Shuffle, Pt. Credit, ON
...and more musical improv coming up @ The Anchorage, NOTL
The Niagara Rhythm Section with special guests:
June 7 - John Dickie & Steve Grisbrook
http://www.mississippihippies.com/johndickie.htm
June 14 - Alex Tintinalli & Steve Grisbrook
http://www.alextintinalli.com/
June 21- Rob Quail & Steve Grisbrook
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnpCXhGA8hc
June 28 - Al Lerman & Ed Kopala
http://www.fathead.biz
July 5th - Tim Hicks & Ed Kopala
http://www.timhicksmusic.com
July 12 - Blair Packham
http://blairpackham.com/
July 19th - Steve Strongman
http://www.stevestrongman.com
July 26th - Fringe Locals Reunion with special guest Eric Mahar
http://www.stevegoldberger.com/fringelocals.html
Aug 2nd - Maria Aurigema & Steve Grisbrook ("Beauty & the Beast")http://www.mariaaurigema.com
Aug 9th - Martin Alex Aucoin & Paul Martin
http://web7.ehost-services.com/LDDOnline1/maa/index.htm
Aug 16th - Espanola Slim & Steve Grisbrook
Sept 13th - Lance Anderson on the B3 & Steve Grisbrook
http://www.makeitrealrecords.com/Pages/Footwork2.html
Sept 20th - Gayle Ackroyd & Ed Kopala
http://www.gayleackroyd.com/
Steve Goldberger
www.stevegoldberger.com
Load up your ipod with our music or purchase our CDs at:
www.stevegoldberger.com/shedrecords.html
or at CDbaby: www.cdbaby.com/all/stevegoldberger
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MARTY MURRAY'S "DESERT WINDS" FEATURED ON "NIAGARA THIS WEEK"
"Niagara This Week" used one of my songs to accompany their slide show......
http://websrvr91va.audiovideoweb.com/va91web25089/NTW_WEEKIN_0521-27_08/index.html
Marty
www.myspace.com/martymurraysingersongwriter
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ANDERS OSBORNE ON "WOODSONGS" - JUNE 2 - AND "MOUNTAIN STAGE"
Anders Osborne Performing On "Woodsongs" - June 2
and on "Mountain Stage" This Week
Contact: Mark Carpentieri
Ph: 631-754-8725
e-mail: mc@mc-recrds.com
web: www.mc-records.com
Anders Osborne is on tap to perform on the "Woodsongs" Radio Hour on June 2. It will be a rare solo acoustic performance. You can catch the show live via the miracle of the internet at
http://www.woodsongs.com/webcast.htm Show time is 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Look for the performance to broadcast in the early summer via hundreds of radio stations around the world, as well as XM and PBS TV.
Anders Osborne recorded a live performance for the syndicated radio/TV program, "Mountain Stage", earlier this year. That show is being broadcast this week with Tab Benoit and many more. For broadcast times and a radio station near you, go to www.mountainstage.org.
If you're heading out to Bonnaroo, please make sure you check out Anders on June 13 for a sweaty performance you will soon not forget.
M.C. Records released New Orleans sensation Anders Osborne's first CD in five years on September 25, 2007. Coming Down is a beautiful testament to his adoptive home, New Orleans, and his wife. Recorded in Nashville and New Orleans, the record was co-produced by Anders and Troy Verges (BMI country songwriter of the year).
The 41-year-old Swedish native has played a leading in role in trying to convince other musicians who left New Orleans to come back. Anders and his family came back six weeks after Hurricane Katrina.
“He’s created one of the best albums of the year.” Andy Whitman, Paste Magazineman
Coming Down is the best singer-songwriter disc I've heard this year, and the best collection of songs Osborne has assembled. His laid-back passion only adds to the overall excellence.” Norwalk Advocate
Anders Gigs:
Jun 2 - Woodsongs Radio Hour - Lexington, Kentucky
Jun 7 - Rock ’N’ Bowl - New Orleans, Louisiana
Jun 13 - Bonnaroo - Manchester, Tennessee
Jul 12 & 13 - Ottawa Blues Festival - Ottawa, Ontario
Aug 24 - Fillmore w/ Voice of the Wetlands - Denver, Colorado
Sep 1 - Voice of the Wetlands - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 18 - Crescent City Blues Festival - New Orleans, Louisiana
* Anders Osborne is Booked by Madison House and managed by 525 Worldwide.
www.andersosborne.com
www.mc-records.com
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DOG LEG PREACHER - UPCOMING GIGS
Hello, everyone.
Once again I cannot say enough about how good Marcelo Portaro is, and how blessed we are to have him working with us.
Dog Leg Preacher will be performing live at The Royal Bear (35731 West Valley Highway, Algoma, WA) this Saturday, May 31.
The opening band for the Royal Bear show will be Seduction - a really good classic rock band. We are also proud to announce a show at the Vortex, coming up this July 11th. This will be a televised show, with a worldwide internet simulcast. So, for all of you in far-off lands, stay tuned and we will let you know soon the station or url where you can check out the show.
We also have a couple of photos from the last show up on our blog now and are expecting a few more.
Screaming Skunk
www.doglegpreacher.com
www.screaming/skunk.com
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BOB ACTON'S NEWEST PHOTOS FROM STELLAR CAST BLUES SHOWCASE
Greetings, everyone.
Below is a link to photo galleries that I've taken at Mike and Corky's Stellar Cast Blues Showcase at Irene's Pub in Ottawa, ON, including the latest from May 8, 2008, featuring Dr. Dave, as co-host, and from May 15, 2008, featuring guest co-host Guy Short. It is recommended that the photos be viewed in SLIDESHOW mode so that they appear in full screen view. If you want, you can adjust the slide speed to be faster than the default speed.
http://bacton.smugmug.com/share/cFoCZfrollzaE
Comments and criticism are welcome. Please let me know if you have any difficulties viewing the photographs. Contact me if you would like to be added to the distribution list. Enjoy!
Bob Acton
Pathwords Audio Publications
Check out the audio tours at www.Pathwords.com.
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GUELPH CIVIC LEAGUE - SPRING FLING DANCE PARTY - MAY 30
Don't miss this great opportunity to support this great city and have a real good time doing it!
A Fundraiser for the Guelph [ON] Civic League
Featuring James Gordon and His All-Star Band, including: Jude Vadala, Heather MacRae, Sandy Horne, Jesse Turton, Jessy Bell-Smith, Tannis Slimmon, Nabi Loney, Harri Palm, Molly Kurvink. Dennis Gaumond, Sam Turton Jane Lewis, Ashley Condon, Richard Langedyke, Keith Thompson, and Vish Khanna.
Friday, May 30th, at 8 pm
Mitchell Hall (behind St. George's Church, Woolwich St.)
Guelph, ON
Tickets $20 at the Bookshelf, at the door, or by phoning the Guelph Civic League, 519.780.5030
This is a licensed event. Fine finger foods will be available.
Find out more about the Guelph Civic League at: guelphcivicleague.ca
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MARTY MURRAY - CURRENT GIGS (MAY 30 AND ONWARDS)
Howdy, All.
This Friday, May 30, I will be playing at Christina's Pizza on Lakeshore Rd. in St. Catharines, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On most Saturdays I'm at the Holiday Inn By The Falls at their lounge and outdoor patio, Coco's. That gig starts at 7 p.m. and can go as late as 1 a.m., depending on the weather and the crowd.
Starting this weekend, I will be playing Sunday afternoons at the Maid of the Mist Marketplace from 4:30 pm til 10 pm, ending just before the fireworks display begins, weather permitting.
Thanks & Cheers,
Marty
www.myspace.com/martymurraysingersongwriter
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CLEAR @ JAZZ'OO - OTTAWA, ON - SAT., MAY 30 (7-10 PM)
Hi, folks.
We've been rescheduled at Jazz'oo for this Friday, May 30, from 7-10 p.m. Hope you can come...
We'll make it up to you - it'll be extra special.
SueCity
PS - Tanya - it must be fate... the show was meant for you all along! ha
CLEAR at Jazz'oo
Friday, May 30
7pm to 10pm
Jazz'oo European Bar and Lounge
132 Sparks St.
613-232-6161
www.jazzoobarandlounge.com
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If you're out and about this Friday, take a detour to downtown Ottawa for dinner and an early evening performance by CLEAR.
We've added a collection of nostalgic jazz and pop standards to complement the intimate atmosphere.
The music and food are divine... come and enjoy.
www.myspace.com/myclear
clearmusic@rogers.com
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Monday, May 26, 2008
TEAM FLAMINGO RED HATTERS PRESENT....TUNES FOR A CURE
AN AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
CANCER BENEFIT... FESTIVAL
FEATURING 15 TOP NORTHWEST BANDS ON TWO STAGES, SATURDAY, MAY 31st, AT THE MINERAL LAKE EVENT CENTER IN MINERAL, WA.
FROM NOON TO MIDNIGHT. RAIN OR SHINE WITH AN INDOOR/OUTDOOR OPTION, DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER.
Dance and party (while raising funds for the cure) to the music of......The Cee Cee James Band...Stacey Jones and the Wolf Tones....Laurie Miller - solo acoustic....The Tone Kings...Randy Oxford's NW all-stars featuring Brian McGehee, Laurie Miller, Bruce Ransom, Dakota Bob, Jeffrey Beales, Tom Touse, Kevin Schmidt, Mike Anderson and more......The Greg Marshall Band....The Quick Fixx Band....Mariano Silver....Kincaid Avenue....Caravan......Background Noise....Malcolm Clark.....Jerry LaChapelle.....John Sparrow.....Alex Weed....Sydney the Festival Clown, plus many more surprise guests and the legendary late-night jams around the bonfire and in the cafe (all musicians welcome).
Camping, RV, hot showers, food and beverage vendors and fire pit are all on-site. Plenty of other nearby lodging available, too. Come Friday, May 30th, and stay through Sunday, June 1st, if you'd like.
Fishing, boating, swimming and hiking right across the street at Mineral Lake. The Mineral Lake Event Center in Mineral, WA, is located near Mt. Rainier, on the way to Paradise. Only 90 to 120 minutes or less from most major metropolitan areas in Western, WA, as well as Yakima and Portland, OR.
Only $20.00 for a full day of music, dancing and general carrying-on. Kids under 12 get in free when accompanied by a paid adult. Camping is only $10.00 !! Volunteers still needed and will get in free for a 2 to 3 hour shift.
Donated raffle and auction items and services still needed to help raise money for the cure.
Tickets and additional event related information available at:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/34107
www.randyoxford.com
www.minerallakeeventcenter.com
www.visitrainier.com
..... or by calling C. Blacket (Team Flamingo Red Hatters) at 360-832-3201 or G. Johnson (Mineral Lake Event Center) at 360-492-5039 or Randy Oxford (Oxford Entertainment) at 253-973-9024.
HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR THE CURE WHILE TAKING IN A GREAT MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL !!
Sponsored by Oxford Entertainment LLC, Koutney/Johnson LLC and The Mineral Lake Event Center.
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Sunday, May 25, 2008
MARIE-JOSÉE HOULE AND GINGER ST. JAMES ON "IRON MAIDENS" - MAY 28
Marie-Josée Houle
Ginger St. James
Tune into "Iron Maidens" on CKCU 93.1 FM on Wednesday, May 28, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. EST, for an in-person interview with Ottawa-based artist/musician/craftsperson/activist Marie-Josée Houle. Actress/musician Ginger St. James will also be participating via telephone in Hamilton, ON.
The ladies will be talking about their upcoming double-bill concert at Avant Garde in Ottawa, ON, on Saturday, May 31, Marie-Josée's "Ugly Socks", her 2007 CD, Our Lady of Broken Souls, and an upcoming CD; as well as Ginger St. James' starring role in a film-in-development, "Lucky 7", produced by McMaster University's CFMU 93.3 FM "Soundtrack" host Steven Hayes, her début CD-in-progress; Steeltown Sirens, Hammer City Roller Girls and other socio-political-musical items.
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CLEAR SHOW AT JAZZOO POSTPONED (TO BE RESCHEDULED)
Alert, Folks!
It seems the owner of Jazzoo's double-booked the club on Saturday, May 24, so the CLEAR gig has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date (within the next two weeks). I'm so sorry for the short notice.
Take care,
It seems the owner of Jazzoo's double-booked the club on Saturday, May 24, so the CLEAR gig has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date (within the next two weeks). I'm so sorry for the short notice.
Take care,
Sue
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GARY17 (W/ ROB MINDERMAN) - BIRTHDAY AND SONGS
The countdown is on – 4 days till my 21,000th birthday party on May 29!
I’m getting excited about next Thursday, May 29! That’s the day I turn 21,000 days old and after a long and very difficult winter I’m in the mood to party! I’m feeling much better these days and my energy levels are pretty much 100% at this point, so this should be a fun night.
Where, you ask? Why at Southside Johnny’s, one of my favourite clubs, located at 3653 Lakeshore Rd. W. in Etobicoke [ON] a block east of Brown’s Line. (It’s easy to get to by transit or car – see below for details.) If you’re confused because you thought the event was going to be at Renaissance Café, don’t be: the club double-booked the night, so I opted to move the show rather than change to another night. As it turns out, this is going to be even better!
The party starts at 8 p.m. with an acoustic open mic on the beautifully appointed stage (with pro lighting and sound). After 10:00 the Skip Tracer band will be on hand to serve as house band for an open stage jam. We’ll have at least three mics, two amps, a bass amp, keyboards and of course a drum kit available. I’ve already received confirmation from a number of performers who’ve committed to come out and play and I have no doubt there will be several surprise acts drop by. And at some point I’ll do some of my originals, almost certainly accompanied by my buddy, Robert Minderman, in our The Forecasters duo formation.
No need to bring a card or gift – just seeing my friends and fans on this special day is all I’m looking for (though of course I never say no to donations for the cause or my meds!). There’s no cover and the food here is excellent and sumptuous and the beer prices are among the most affordable you’ll find anywhere (less than $5 including tax for a draught pint, for example).
Here’s how to get there:
By car: QEW from either east or west, or Hwy 427 south, to Brown’s Line exit. South on Brown’s Line all the way to Lakeshore and turn left (east) and go a couple of blocks and you’ll see the club on the right hand (south) side! Free parking out front, out back and in the lot across the way on 36th Street .
By transit: The Lakeshore GO train goes to Long Branch Station, which is at Brown’s Line just a few blocks west of the club. From LB Go station you can either walk east (if it’s a nice night –about 7 minutes) or go over to the TTC Long Branch terminus and take the Queen St. car to the first stop east of Brown’s Line and you’ll see the club ½ a block east. You can also get to Long Branch TTC terminus via two buses (the #123 from Kipling Station or the #110A from Islington Station) that each run approximately every 15 minutes till after 10, then every 20 minutes or so till around 1 a.m. Last buses to connect with the late subway at the stations go north (you can walk to the Brown’s Line northbound TTC shelter from the club in about 3 minutes) around 12:45 – if you need specific information about that, just ask me, because I’ll have the exact schedule with me at the club (or send me an email and I’ll respond with specifics).
Hope to see you there!
Gary 17
Publisher & Editor, to-nite magazine
Join my to-nite Yahoo Groups website at:
http://to-nite.bigsmokemusic.com
to read all the stories in the current and recent issues.
NOTE: My new phone number: 416-424-1743
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
BECKI SUE & HER BIG ROCKIN' DADDIES! - UPCOMING GIGS (MAY 23-24)
Hey, Blues Fans. You can catch us three... count 'em... three times this weekend!
On Friday, May 23, Becki Sue & her Big Rockin Daddies! will be at the Olympia Eagles in Olympia, WA, for a Cancer Benefit from 8-11 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested.
On Saturday night, May 24, we will beat The Rockfish Grill in Anacortes, WA, from 9-midnight. Great food and beer and nice people, too!
Earlier in the day on Saturday, May 24, is the Tacoma Jazz & Blues Festival. We play at The Harmon Brew Pub from 2-3 p.m.
Check the complete festival schedule below....
SEE YA AT THE SHOWS!
Our award-winning CD, Big City Blues, is now available at CD Mojo as well as CD Baby!
Check it out at http://www.cdmojo.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=central.ShowItem&SKU=2000333&MODE=item
Festival Schedule
Introducing the stars of the 2008 Tacoma Jazz and Blues Festival
www.tacomajazzfestival.com
and it's all FREE!!! All Ages Welcome
Harmon Brewery Blues Stage
Presented by the South Sound Blues Association
www.SouthSoundBlues.com
12:30 -1:30 PM The Randy Oxford Band
2:00 – 3:00 PM Becki Sue & Her Big Rockin’ Daddies!
3:30 – 4:30 PM Maia Santell and House Blend
5:00 – 6:00 PM Nick Vigarino and “Slop Jar Delta Funk”
Big Band Stage
Located at the Freighthouse Square - Main Floor
1:00 – 2:00 PM Johnny Lewis Big Band
2:30 – 3:30 PM Roadside Attraction
4:00 – 5:00 PM Jazz Police
5:30 – 7:30 PM Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Jazz Orchestra
Small Jazz Combo Stage
Located at the Freighthouse Square – Downstairs
1:00 – 1:45 PM Cayuce
2:00 – 2:45 PM Rick White
3:00 – 3:45 PM Hook Me Up
4:00 - 4:45 PM David Keys
5:00 – 5:45 PM Ed Taylor
www.bigrockindaddies.com
www.myspace/bigrockindaddies
www.myspace/tboyneal
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GEORGE OLLIVER & GANGBUSTER @ ROC'N DOCS (PORT CREDIT) - MAY 23
GEORGE OLLIVER AND GANGBUSTER return to Roc'n Docs Fri. May 23 in west Mississauga (Port Credit), ON.
George has been off for a while catching his 2nd wind and tending to his new gospel/soul album, which won "Album of the Year" in Durham Region. He's well rested and ready to ""kick @#%&^&"" so don't miss this one
There'll be an all-star cast of Gangbuster, including flying fingers Peter Mueller from "Canadian Idol" on guitar. George will also have CD copies of Greatest Hits of The Mandala and recently re-released NATURAL GAS with George Olliver.
See you at Roc'n Docs on Fri., May 23.
Bless,
George has been off for a while catching his 2nd wind and tending to his new gospel/soul album, which won "Album of the Year" in Durham Region. He's well rested and ready to ""kick @#%&^&"" so don't miss this one
There'll be an all-star cast of Gangbuster, including flying fingers Peter Mueller from "Canadian Idol" on guitar. George will also have CD copies of Greatest Hits of The Mandala and recently re-released NATURAL GAS with George Olliver.
See you at Roc'n Docs on Fri., May 23.
Bless,
Hunter-Hughes Prods
Whitby, ON
Whitby, ON
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BLUES ELEMENT - LAST WEDNESDAY GIG @ GROSSMAN'S - MAY 28
As in... we'll be taking a bit of a break from playing there on the last Wednesday of every month. Please join Blues Element next Wednesday, May 28, at Grossman's Tavern (Cecil & Spadina, Toronto, ON) any time after 9:30 pm.
No cover, cold beer, an element of blues plus jazz and funk, dancing, and weird & wonderful people.
Cheers,
Jamie & Iain
Blues Element
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
OTTAWA'S CLEAR @ JAZZ'OO - MAY 24/08
CLEAR at Jazz'oo
Saturday, May 24
5 pm to 9 pm
Jazz'oo European Bar and Lounge
132 Sparks St.
Ottawa, ON
613-232-6161
If you're out and about this Saturday afternoon, take a detour to downtown Ottawa for dinner and an early evening performance by CLEAR.
We've added a collection of nostalgic jazz and pop standards to complement the intimate atmosphere and invited Ken Kanwisher to join us on the double bass.
The music and food are divine... come and enjoy.
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Monday, May 19, 2008
MICHAEL PICKETT - MAY 18 UPDATE
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
MAY 2008
24..... Axis Gallery and Grill / Toronto, ON
29..... Orleans Restaurant & Jazz Lounge / Newmarket, ON
30..... Trane Studio / Toronto, ON***
31..... Moonshine Cafe / Oakville, ON
JUNE 2008
10..... Dobro Restaurant & Bar / Peterborough, ON
11..... Organic Underground / Belleville, ON
12..... Acoustic Grill / Picton, ON***
13..... Le Zaricot / St-Hyacinthe, QC
***plus some New England dates.***
It's vitally important that you call to reserve at these venues. The Trane Studio and Acoustic Grill are both offering a Dinner and Concert event. Excellent and thoughtful cuisine, my friends. Le Zaricot definitely takes reservations because Michael does extremely well there.
See the Gig page at www.michaelpickett.com for details.
There's a DVD in the works, which is expected to be released before the end of the summer. David Battistella (F8 FILMS) captured a wonderful concert performance as well as fascinating interview footage of Michael getting personal about his music with noted CBC interviewer/ author Laurie Brown.
Stay tuned.
That's it for now.
Hope to see you real soon.
Cheers,
Louise Pickett, Mgr.
Mother Earth Management
PO Box 346
Crystal Beach, ON CanadaL0S 1B0
289 876 9202
mail@michaelpickett.com
www.michaelpickett.com
www.sonicbids.com/michaelpickett
www.youtube.com/michaelpickettsolo
www.myspace.com/michaelpickettsolo
www.cdbaby.com/all/mpickett
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Would you like to host a House Concert with Michael Pickett?
www.michaelpickett.com/houseconcert.html
LEE OSKAR HARMONICAS 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR - MAJOR SUCCESS!
UPCOMING: CROSS-CANADA 'NATIONAL STEEL BLUES TOUR' w. DOC MACLEAN
www.michaelpickett.com/news.shtml
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NEW DATES ADDED TO PLASTIC HEROES & DAVE RAVE EUROPEAN TOUR
Hey, everybody.
It's me again with another late-breaking date to add to this tour. I'll also be playing with the Plastic Heroes tomorrow night (21st) in Cambridge East, UK., at 9:00 pm. The Club is called "Man On The Moon". So our current dates for this tour are as follows:
May 21 - Cambridge UK Man On The Moon at 9pm with Plastic Heroes
May 22 - Liverpool UK Cavern Club at midnight
May 23 - Liverpool UK Lennon's at 5:45 pm
May 24 - Liverpool UK BBC Merseyside - interview & performance live
May 25 - London UK The Rock Gardon 2pm -7pm with Plastic Heroes
May 28 - Paris FR La Rue - Mandres Les Roses, Ile-de-France - 9:00 pm with Plastic Heroes
Having a real cool time so far.
Raver
www.dave-rave.com
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Hey, everybody.
It's me again with another late-breaking date to add to this tour. I'll also be playing with the Plastic Heroes tomorrow night (21st) in Cambridge East, UK., at 9:00 pm. The Club is called "Man On The Moon". So our current dates for this tour are as follows:
May 21 - Cambridge UK Man On The Moon at 9pm with Plastic Heroes
May 22 - Liverpool UK Cavern Club at midnight
May 23 - Liverpool UK Lennon's at 5:45 pm
May 24 - Liverpool UK BBC Merseyside - interview & performance live
May 25 - London UK The Rock Gardon 2pm -7pm with Plastic Heroes
May 28 - Paris FR La Rue - Mandres Les Roses, Ile-de-France - 9:00 pm with Plastic Heroes
Having a real cool time so far.
Raver
www.dave-rave.com
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
MISSY BURGESS - LIVE ON "IRON MAIDENS" (CKCU 93.1 FM) - MAY 21/08
Ottawa music and music historian Missy Burgess will be appearing live on "Iron Maidens" @ CKCU 93.1 FM (www.ckcufm.com) on Wed., May 21. The show runs from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
"Iron Maidens" show host D.D. Rocker will be showcasing tunes from Missy's latest CD, Lemon Pie (and possibly her debut CD, Pour Me a Song, as well). Additionally, Missy will be talking about her musical literary project entitled Chrysalis.
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SEAN COTTON BAND @ ROC'N DOCS (PORT CREDIT, ON) - MAY 30
The Sean Cotton Band (Sean, Steve Klodt, Steve Skingley and Mike Churchill) returns to Roc'n Docs (Lakeshore Road, one block west of Hurontario, Port Credit, Ontario) on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 10:00 PM. The Road had gotten in the way...this is the band's return to their old stomping grounds. A night of the band's original brand of '70s Arena Rock!!
www.myspace.com/theseancottonband
www.upickedcotton.com
www.soundclick.com/neilcotton
www.myspace.com/neilcotton
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DAVE RAVE,PLASTIC HEROES, ETC., @ CAVERN CLUB (LIVERPOOL) - MAY 22
Hey, everybody.
I’m off to Europe again for another tour. I’ll be playing with Plastic Heroes, and a bill that’s too good to miss. I’m excited that the album that I did with Mark McCarron (In The Blue Of My Dreams) is being released on Bongo Beat in the UK. Plastic Heroes has also just released its new album, so these are sure to be great shows.
BONGO BEAT SHOWCASE TOUR DATES & LINE-UPS
May 22 - Liverpool, UK @ Cavern Club
Dave Rave will be headlining at the infamous Cavern Club in Liverpool as part of the Bongo Beat Showcase on Thursday, May 22.
Line-Up - Front Stage:
4:00 - The Stan Sermons
4:45 - Sparkle*jets UK
5:30 - Susan Hedges & The Other Kind
6:15 - Red Kid
7:00 - Alexis Blue
7:45 - RALPH
8:30 - Adrienne Pierce
9:15 - Kevin Kane
10:00 - Graham Brown
10:45 - Plastic Heroes
11:30 - Ari Shine
12:15 - Dave Rave
May 23 - Liverpool, UK @ Lennon's
Dave Rave will be playing at Lennon's in Liverpool as part of his European tour on Fri., May 23.
Line-Up
1:15 - RALPH
2:00 - Adrienne Pierce
2:45 - Kevin Kane
3:30 - Graham Brown
4:15 - Plastic Heroes
5:00 - Ari Shine
5:45 - Dave Rave
6:30 - Viperlace
7:15 - The Genders
8:00 - The Black Jackals
May 24 - Liverpool, UK @BBC MERSEYSIDE
Dave Rave will be interviewed by Liverpool musicologist and broadcaster Spencer Leigh on BBC MERSEYSIDE during the UK leg of his tour. Watch and listen for it 6:30-8:00 PM GMT.
May 25 - London, UK @ The Rock Garden
Dave Rave is playing along with fellow Bongo Beat Records artists, including Plastic Heroes, among many others. Check it out!
6/7 The Piazza, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8HA
Time: from 2pm to 7pm - AFTERNOON SHOWCASE
I also want to let you know that on June 6, I’ll be doing a show at the Cadillac Lounge, in Toronto, ON, with Bill Culp and the Memphis Cats.
'hope you can all come down. I’ll be touring all summer, so keep an eye on the website.
Catch you at a show soon.
Raver
www.dave-rave.com
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MARCELO PORTARO SIGNED TO DOG LEG PREACHER
Dog Leg Preacher is proud to announce the signing of Marcelo Portaro. Marcelo is a world-class lead guitar player. At 21 years of age, Marcelo hails from Lima, Peru. Marcelo studied music at the university in Barcelona, Spain. Marcelo brings a new edge to Dog Leg Preacher, with intricate and incredble guitar playing. Reminiscent of past greats like Hendix, Vai, and Satriani, Marcelo moves Dog Legs' sound onto a new playing field. DLP plans to have some new tracks from Marcelo up on their website within the next few months.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
CONEY HATCH ACCIDENT VICTIM CARL DIXON LOSES AN EYE
Letter from Carl
NEWS UPDATE
May 13, 2008
Dear friends,
First, thank you for being my friends. It's almost a month since my car crash and this has been both the hardest time of my life and the most inspiring. The many injuries which I sustained are a huge challenge to overcome. I'm not allowed to stand on my broken legs or feet for a few more weeks. I'm writing this message with a pen in my left hand because my right hand and forearm were broken. Four days ago I had surgery to remove my very damaged and blinded right eye and to prepare the socket for a prosthetic. These are just some of the difficulties I face each day. The inspiration? That comes in large part from every one of you. Whether you believe it or not, I'm here to tell you that being the recipient of all of this love, positivity, and good wishes has worked for me. Betty reads to me daily the messages that we receive and daily I'm moved to tears. Whether it's a longtime loyal friend or a fan whom I've never met, the messages we're getting are sweet and powerful. Everyone of you is helping my recovery, so I thank each of you with a place in my heart.
Some of you expect and are entitled to a personal reply. Don't be discouraged. When my hands are healed and I have access to a computer, I'll start.
Love and peace to you all,
Carl
www.carldixon.com
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CROSSROADS - UPCOMING GIGS (U.S.) - MAY 16-18
This weekend is a very busy one for The Crossroads Band. Check it out:
Friday evening, May 16th, the band plays a private party in Anacortes, WA. We will stop at Cruisin' Coffee (24 hour) for the ride home, no doubt!
Saturday, May 17th, Crossroads will be performing at Seattle's U District Street Fair on the 47th Street Stage, located at NE 47th Street and Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle. WA. The band plays from 3pm to 3:45pm. My crystal ball calls for 80 degrees and sunny weather! We hope you can join us. It will be a good time. The U District Street Fair is the granddaddy of street fairs and is celebrating their 39th year!
www.udistrictstreetfair.org
Sunday, May 18th, The Crossroads Band will tear it up at Sunbanks R&B Festival. The fest is located just 3.5 miles south of the Grand Coulee Dam at The Sunbanks Resort. The band plays at 1pm. If you're heading that way this weekend, come by and say Hi.
Go to www.sunbanksfestival.com for directions.
Have a wonderful weekend. We hope to see ya. Check out www.crossroadsblues.net for performance updates!
John Lee
Crossroads
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PUNK POET PRINCESS AURAL HEATHER (HALEY) RELEASES PRINCESS NUT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P u N k P o E t P r I n C e S s • AURAL Heather’s Princess Nut CD launch celebration @ the Media Club - Vancouver, BC, May 7, 2008
Old School and proud of it, Heather Haley and RPW Records are gearing up for this month’s release of her groundbreaking AURAL Heather CD of spoken-word songs, Princess Nut.
Come celebrate at the official AURAL Heather Princess Nut CD launch, on Thursday, May 29, at 8 PM, at the Media Club in Vancouver, BC. Join us for an evening of stellar music and spoken word with Susan Cormier, Beth Southwell and her band, Tony Bardach of the Pointed Sticks, Kedrick James, emcee Kyle Hawke and AURAL Heather.
AURAL Heather is Heather Haley, Roderick Shoolbraid and “a unique, sublime fusion of song and spoken word.” Shoolbraid is a dazzling guitarist, composer, sound designer and DJ. Haley is a maverick poet, singer, author and media artist often found pushing boundaries and always on the vanguard. “A Canadian national treasure”, Haley started writing verse in high school, influenced by poets like bp Nichol, ee cummings and Susan Musgrave. Her life as a bona fide artist began on the stage of the infamous Smilin’ Buddha, fronting the all-girl punk band, The Zellots. She was a member of The 45s with Randy Rampage and Brad Kent of DOA and The Avengers. Later she formed HHZ—Heather Haley & The Zellots—praised by LA Weekly music critic Craig Lee as one of “Ten Great Bands”.
“Supple and unusual”, her work asks all the questions a nice girl’s not supposed to ask. Haley is a gutsy and compelling performer who enjoyed a stint as an official BC Transit busker and has appeared at the Burning Word Festival, the Vancouver International Writers Festival, Crush Champagne Lounge, the Lamplighter Pub, Rime, Thundering Word Heard, the Art Bar in Toronto, Words & Music in Montreal, the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City, Red Sky Poetry Theatre in Seattle, Shakespeare & Sons in Prague, the Roar Lit Crawl with Edmonton’s Raving Poets band and on CBC and Book Television.
In 2004, she teamed up with Roderick Shoolbraid to produce a series of live shows and their first CD, Surfing Season. As Haley returns to her roots, their sound has evolved into the spoken word songs of AURAL Heather. This is “brawny, uncompromising language from a voice that demands to be reckoned with” and there is nothing precious or flowery about the poetry on Princess Nut. It rocks, in more ways than one!
RPW Records is an independent label in British Columbia, Canada, that showcases, promotes and sells independent music. They produce the compilation albums, Violet Femmes and Music for Coffee Beings.
Further information on AURAL Heather and Heather Haley is available through her website, http://www.heatherhaley.com as well as four tracks from Princess Nut.
# # #
Pam Southwell
RPW Records
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/378858
http://www.myspace.com/rpwrecords
http://www.myspace.com/musicforcoffeebeings
http://www.myspace.com/violetfemmes
Sign up for Pam's Blog at http://violetfemmesmusic.blogspot.com
You will find write-ups, news and video of female artists who come to Pam's attention.
Watch Pam's RPWMusic YouTube channel for video from amazing artists Pam loves.
http://ca.youtube.com/rpwmusic
CONTACT:
Pam Southwell-RPW Records
rpwrecords@hotmail.com
http://www.rpwrecords.com
http://www.heatherhaley.com
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FREE MONKEYGRINDER CD DOWNLOAD BY ROB TOGNONI
Hi, All!
I hope all is going well for you! Just a short one to let you know I am giving you a free download of my 2001 Monkeygrinder CD (in a zip file in 160K MP3 format). It's also free to share with whomever you wish. Just go to the front page and you will see the link.
http://www.robtognoni.com
Upcoming gigs for May & June are:
May
15 Thu - Poland PIEKARY SLASKIE - CK Andaluzja
16 Fri - Poland POZNAN - Dom Kultury
17 Sat - Poland NOWA SÓL - Spring Rock Festival
18 Sun - Poland LEGNICA - Centrum Kultury
21 Wed - England NORTHHAMPTON - The Maltshovel Tavern
23 Fri - England BATTLE SUSSEX - Black Horse Festival
24 Sat - England WITNEY / OXFORD - Fat Lil's
25 Sun - England LEICESTER - The Musician
30 Fri - Germany MUNICH - Hide-Out
31 Sat - Germany MILTENBERG - Big Mama Live
June
01 Sun - Holland EINDHOVEN - Wilhelmina
06 Fri - Belgium MOL - Meulenberg
07 Sat - Germany MÃœLHAUSEN - Kulturfabrik
08 Sun - Germany ARNSTADT - Jungfernsprung
14 Sat - Holland SITTARD - Take A Walk Festival
27 Fri - Czech SALAS - Blues Festival
That's it! Take care!
Kind Regards.
Rob
http://www.robtognoni.com
http://www.myspace.com/robtognoni
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WATERMELON SLIM AND THE WORKERS & BLUES FOUNDATION AWARDS
Watermelon Slim and the Workers Win Top Industry Honors for "Band Of The Year" and "Album Of The Year"
The NorthernBlues Music release, The Wheel Man, wins "Album of the Year" over peers Koko Taylor, Bettye LaVette and Jimmie Vaughan.
Watermelon Slim and the Workers won a pair of awards at the Memphis-based Blues Foundation’s 2008 Blues Music Awards (formerly W.C. Handy Awards) on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at the Grand Casino Event Center in Tunica, Mississippi.
Watermelon Slim is a relatively new luminary of the blues, rapidly building a career behind four albums and constant touring. In 2008 Slim was nominated for six awards, a feat matched only by the likes of B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Robert Cray. Slim has had 12 nominations in the last two years, a feat unmatched in the event’s 29 years.
Slim, his band, and the album have been steadily building praise preceding these two Blues Music Awards. The legendary Jerry Wexler penned the liner notes of the award-winning album, which also won the Independent Music Award for ‘Blues Album of the Year.’
Watermelon Slim and the Workers have long been leading earners for their exclusive booking agency, Intrepid Artists. Among other accolades, the band also won the 2008 Maple Blues Award for "International Artist of the Year".
The Toronto-based world/roots/blues label NorthernBlues Music has released the last two Watermelon Slim & The Workers CDs. A self-titled album was released in February 2006. The Wheel Man was released in April 2007 and debuted in the top ten on Billboard’s Blues Charts. It was produced by Chris Wick and features keyboardist David Maxwell and Chicago blues legend Magic Slim on the title track. As mentioned earlier, Jerry Wexler wrote the liner notes, yet had to decline a producer role due to health issues.
Owner of NorthernBluesMusic, Inc., Fred Litwin beams, "I can't tell you how proud I am of Watermelon Slim - these awards show that the fans recognize he is the most authentic and honest bluesman out there". These are not lighthearted words, considering Litwin’s label launched the likes of Otis Taylor and Janiva Magness into worldwide recognition and their own bevy of awards.
Born in North Carolina, raised in Boston, Bill ‘Watermelon Slim’ Homans was schooled at Middleberry College until he enlisted in Vietnam. While laid up in an Army hospital, he taught himself upside-down, left-handed guitar with his military-issued Zippo [lighter] as a slide and a plastic pick cut from the top of a coffee can. He has been a truck driver, watermelon farmer, sawmiller, funeral officiator and small-time criminal. He’s earned two Masters' degrees in history and journalism and hauled industrial waste.
In the early 2000s, a near-fatal heart attack clarified his focus on mortality and he hit the road on a new career as a singing/songwriting/guitar-playing/harmonica-blowing/performing bluesman. The highly anticipated follow up to The Wheel Man is entitled No Paid Holidays and features Lee Roy Parnell on slide guitar. No Paid Holidays hits the street June 24, 2008, on NorthernBlues Music, via Redeye Distribution.
For almost three decades, the Blues Music Awards (and previously the W.C. Handy Awards) have celebrated excellence in performance and recording of the blues. For more information about the Blues Foundation and the Blues Music Awards, visit www.blues.org.
www.watermelonslim.com
www.northernblues.com
Label/Radio:
Pamela at NorthernBlues - info@northernblues.com
Publicity & Media:
Michael McClune - michael@michaelmcclune.net
Bookings:
Intrepid Artists
704.358.4777 or staff@intrepidartists.com
Management:
Chris Hardwick at Southern Artists - chris@southernartist.net
Message forwarded by Dave King - dking@modempool.com
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