Tuesday, August 3
Shelby Lynne
$40 in advance or $45 at the door.
With Tears, Lies, and Alibis the follow-up to 2008's Just A Little Lovin' and the first release on her own label, Everso Records, Shelby Lynne affirms her position as a visionary, iconoclastic artist who deftly weaves country, soul, rock, blues, pop and folk influences to forge her own unique style. Like Identity Crisis (2003) and Suit Yourself (2005), this sparse, unguarded collection was produced by Lynne, who evokes a live-in-the-studio vibe from a stellar group of musicians. Born in Quantico, VA, she grew up in Jackson, AL and headed to Nashville at an early age. At 18, Lynne s demos landed her an appearance on TNN s Nashville Now series, which led to a Top 50 duet ( "If I Could Bottle This Up" ) with George Jones and a record deal. Following the release of the critically acclaimed I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000, she won the GRAMMY® for Best New Artist. She made her acting debut in 2005, playing Johnny Cash's mother in the Fox Searchlight motion picture Walk the Line. |
  Wednesday, August 4
Richard Flohil presents
The Holmes Brothers
Opening set by The Undesirables
$35 in advance or $40 at the door.
Over the course of their 30-plus year career, The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist and brother-in-spirit Popsy Dixon) have been feeding the souls of their devoted and ever-growing fanbase with a joyous and moving blend of blues, gospel, soul, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Their amazing three-part harmony singing, mixing Wendell’s gruff and gravelly vocals with Popsy’s soaring falsetto and Sherman’s rich baritone brings the soul and spirit of gospel music into everything they perform. Equally gripping is the rhythmic foundation laid down by Sherman’s bass playing and Popsy’s drumming, perfectly complimenting Wendell’s blues-soaked guitar solos and church-inspired piano playing. The band easily blends Saturday night’s roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday morning’s church service.
From winning multiple Blues Music Awards to sharing stages and recordings with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Merle Haggard, Keith Richards, Al Green, Ben Harper, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Levon Helm, Rosanne Cash, Odetta, and The Jungle Brothers. The Holmes Brothers have seemingly done it all. Recently though, The Holmes Brothers confronted a stark reality when brother Wendell was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. Tight-knit on and off the stage, they found strength in their family, friendship and faith to overcome this setback. With Wendell’s victory over the disease, the group emerged fully energized and inspired, to create the deepest, most original, most satisfying album of their career. Feed My Soul, produced by their longtime friend and collaborator Joan Osborne, is an album born from this harrowing experience. The songs deal with friendship, loyalty, family, aging, illness, as well as politics and the current state of the world, while still maintaining the patented Holmes Brothers sense of humor. Mostly though, the album is about triumphing over adversity, overcoming obstacles and, ultimately it is a declaration of the power and faith of a strong and devoted family.
The Undesirables
At this very moment, The Undesirables are probably down at The Rogue Studios in their hometown of Toronto, Ontario, delivering the vocals for their new album, Traveling Show. They may well be singing on the duet they wrote with Dala, their favourite other Toronto duo, with whom they've been teaming up. It's just as likely they're planning their third tour of Australia with David Ross Macdonald, another co-conspirator, who, incidentally, will be opening for the duo at Hugh's Room when they officially launch their latest effort (Traveling Show) on Friday, October 9th, 2009.
Traveling Show is the duo's third album to date, and they're already planning to record their fourth, Cancer Shoes, in Australia in April 2010, with producer Mick Wordley (The Yearlings, Chris Whitely, Jeff Lang). If they're not planning their September '09 tour of B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, they're probably working on those songs right now.
Corin Raymond is Folk's only front man. He's a storyteller whose audiences make themselves cozy in the palm of his hand, and as a singer he sweats for his payload like any worker in soul. When he's not sweating for The Undesirables, Corin is singing his own songs, behind a rhythm guitar, with his band The Sundowners. He released his newest solo effort, There Will Always Be A Small Time, in May, 2009. One of Corin's songs will be published in the July issue of Sing Out! magazine. |
 Friday, August 6
J.D. Souther
$30 in advance or $32.50 at the door.
In 1984, singer/songwriter JD Souther followed the chart-topping successes of "You're Only Lonely" and the James Taylor duet "Her Town Too" with HOME BY DAWN, an album that Rolling Stone declared his best, with songs that "rank right up there with his forlorn classics 'Run like a Thief' and 'Faithless Love.'" And then, in 1985, after a brief tour in support of the album, JD Souther disappeared.
One of the principal architects of the Southern California country-rock sound, Souther famously played a key role in the formation of the Eagles and co-wrote their hits "Heartache Tonight," "Victim of Love," "New Kid In Town," and "Best of My Love," as well as writing Linda Ronstadt's classics "Faithless Love," "Simple Man, Simple Dream," and "Prisoner in Disguise."
A highly sought-after songwriter and session man, Souther also released three critically acclaimed solo albums -- "John David Souther," (1972) "Black Rose," (1976), and "You're Only Lonely" (1979) -- and two albums as a member of The Souther Hillman Furay Band, the super group which united Souther with Poco's Richie Furay and the Byrds' Chris Hillman.
But in 1985, after countless hit records, Grammy nominations, American Music Awards, and gold and platinum albums, JD Souther decided to walk away from his solo career. According to Souther, "I just wanted to be a good songwriter. I wanted to just stay home and write." |
 Saturday, August 7
Don Ross & Jimmy Wahlsteen
$30 in advance or $32.50 at the door.
Don Ross
Don Ross has emerged as one of the most respected musicians in Canada and one of the top guitarists in the world. In September 1996, he managed to do what no other player has done: win the prestigious U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship for the second time (he first won in 1988). The competition, held yearly in Winfield, Kansas, cannot be won only with immaculate technique, but the player's music must also display a high degree of emotion and intensity — hallmarks of Don's style.
The son of a Scottish immigrant father and a Mi'kmaq aboriginal mother, Don was born in Montreal in 1960 into a musical family. He first started experimenting with the solo possibilities of the acoustic guitar at the age of eight. By age ten he was playing in alternate tunings and exploring "fingerstyle" technique, a right hand discipline similar to classical guitar playing. Preferring to write original music and develop a personal style, Don's self-taught journey on the instrument has encouraged him to follow his musical intuition. The result is an unclassifiable musical style that borrows from jazz, folk, rock and classical music. When asked, Don usually pigeonholes his music as "Heavy Wood"!
 Jimmy Wahlsteen
Jimmy Wahlsteen plays guitar using his very own personal fingerpicking technique and sound over inovative open tunings.
"181st songs" contains multitrack recorded material with expressive guitar arrangements and brilliant guest musicians. The core of all songs is the acoustic guitar mixed and enhanced with percussion, strings and lots of additional guitars. The arrangements and productions of the songs are pop inspired. Jimmy leaves the fusion genre unexplored and brings his inspiration in songwriting from artists like Paul Simon and John Martyn.
Jimmy Wahlsteen made his name being one of Swedens most hired session musicians, frequently appearing on swedish television as musical director and band member on numerous television shows and touring international artists. |
 Sunday, August 8
Arrogant Worms
$32.50 in advance or $35 at the door.
Three quarters of a quarter of a century ago, something magnificent happened in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Sensing a desperate public need for musical comedy, The Arrogant Worms was formed. The Arrogant Worms began as a comedy troupe performing songs and sketches on the campus radio station in 1991. As the live show developed, the songs delighted the audience. The sketches – not so much.
It began as a hobby, making fun of a big dumb world. Luckily, the world is still dumb and The Arrogant Worms (Mike McCormick, Chris Patterson and Trevor Strong) still have plenty to sing about. The shows are fast, furious and family friendly. The wit is quick, the satire is biting and the musicianship is second to none. Their appeal has earned them fans from kids to parents to grandparents to Princess Leia.
The Arrogant Worms have sold more than 150,000 copies of their 12 albums and played on three continents to crowds as large as 100,000. They were recognized in 2003 as the Touring Act of the Year by the Canadian Arts Presenters Association. The Worms have entertained at corporate functions, sung anthems at sporting events and emceed at major festivals. Their songs are in school lesson plans, in textbooks and even played on the Space Shuttle. On earth or in space, everyone digs these Worms.
The Arrogant Worms are as comfortable on the radio or on camera as they are on stage Their energy and showmanship were captured on the DVD of their concert with the renowned Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. The DVD also features appearances by Worm pals figure skating champion Kurt Browning and actors Tom Cavanaugh (Ed, Love Monkey) and Nathan Fillion (Saving Private Ryan, Desperate Housewives).
In recent years the Worms have been pleased to donate their time and talent to the cause of literacy in Canada through Frontier College and were awarded the Peter Gzowski Award for their efforts.
So The Arrogant Worms will continue to provide tuneful and silly escapism for everyone who needs it. And if you think you don’t need it, well you’re wrong. You do. The Arrogant Worms know what’s best for you and what’s best for you is The Arrogant Worms. |
 Monday, August 9
David "Honeyboy" Edwards
$28.50 in advance or $32.50 at the door.
David "Honeyboy" Edwards was born June 28, 1915 in Shaw, Mississippi. Honeyboy is one of the last living links to Robert Johnson, and one of the last original acoustic Delta blues players. He is a living legend, and his story is truly part of history. He is the real deal.
Honeyboy was a part of many of the seminal moments of the blues. As Honeyboy writes in "The World Don't Own Me Nothing", "...it was in '29 when Tommy Johnson come down from Crystal Springs, Mississippi. He was just a little guy, tan colored, easy-going; but he drank a whole lot. At nighttime, we'd go there and listen to Tommy Johnson play." Honeyboy continues, " Listening to Tommy, that's when I really learned something about how to play guitar."
Honeyboy's life has been intertwined with almost every major blues legend, including Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Big Joe Williams, Rice "Sonny Boy Williamson" Miller, Howlin' Wolf, Peetie Wheatstraw, Sunnyland Slim, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Walter, Little Walter, Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, and ... well, let's just say the list goes on darn near forever!
In 1942, Alan Lomax recorded Honeyboy in Clarksdale, Mississippi for the Library of Congress. He recorded a total of fifteen sides of Honeyboy's music.
Honeyboy didn't record again commercially until 1951, when he recorded "Who May Your Regular Be" for Arc Records. Honeyboy also cut "Build A Cave" as 'Mr. Honey' for Artist.
Moving to Chicago in the early fifties, Honeyboy played small clubs and street corners with Floyd Jones, Johnny Temple, and Kansas City Red. In 1953, Honeyboy recorded several songs for Chess that remained un-issued until "Drop Down Mama" was included in an anthology release.
In 1972, Honeyboy met Michael Frank, and the two soon became fast friends. In 1976, they hit the North Side Blues scene as The Honeyboy Edwards Blues Band, as well as performing as a duo on occasion. Michael founded Earwig Records, and in 1979 Honeyboy and his friends Sunnyland Slim, Kansas City Red, Floyd Jones, and Big Walter Horton recorded "Old Friends".
Honeyboy's early Library of Congress performances and more recent recordings were combined on "Delta Bluesman", released by Earwig in 1992.
Honeyboy has written several blues hits, including "Long Tall Woman Blues", "Gamblin Man" and "Just Like Jesse James"
His latest release, Roamin and Ramblin, on the Earwig Music label, features Honeyboy's old school guitar and vocals - fresh takes on old gems and first time release of historic recordings. New 2007 sessions with harmonica greats Bobby Rush, Billy Branch and Johnny "Yard Dog" Jones, previously unreleased 1975 studio recordings of Honeyboy and Big Walter Horton, and circa 1976 concert tracks -- solo and with Sugar Blue. Michael Frank, Paul Kaye, Rick Sherry and Kenny Smith also play on the album on various tracks. Honeyboy and Bobby Rush also tell some short blues tales.
Honeyboy continues up and down the Blues Highway, traveling from juke joint to nightclub to festival, playing real Delta blues to adoring fans everywhere.
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 Tuesday, August 10
Emilyn Stam
$15 in advance or $17 at the door.
Student price is $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
Emilyn Stam is known as one of Canada's best fiddle accompanists on piano, having invented an accompanying style to her own, and is one of Canada's up and coming young instrumentalists, combining both tradition and inspiration to create a living music. Her emotive piano playing has touched all corners of this country, and has been described as having the excitement of an orchestral arrangement while remaining sensitive and tasteful.
Before leaving Toronto for long term study in Europe, Emilyn is holding one last farewell concert with some of her musical friends.
Joining Emilyn (piano) will be her closest musical collaborator, Jaron Freeman-Fox (violin), the other half of her "chamber-trad" duo that has a ten year history of writing and performing together, as well as promoting the music of Oliver Schroer.
Also playing will be Emilyn's unique new quartet, with Jaron, Charles James (bass), and Matt Maclean (trumpet)...plus other special guests!
This evening will showcase the interesting places Emilyn's music has gone over the past few years, including intuitive improvisation with Jaron, beautiful, groovy and magical arrangements of originals and Oliver Schroer's music with her quartet (Jaron, Charles and Matt), and moving and poignant solo piano pieces like that from her debut album Holding Time (2008). |
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Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is to make his first performance in Toronto in five years at Hugh’s Room on Wednesday and Thursday August 11 and 12.
The last musical partner of Woody Guthrie, mentor and model for a young Bob Dylan, and sonic grandfather of just about every scruffy-voiced folksinger in the Western world, Elliott is now well past 50 years in a performing career — and has just won his second Grammy Award.
Elliott’s position in the folk world is without equal. From ramblin’ around the United States in the 50’s with Woody Guthrie, traveling the world in the 70’s with Bob Dylan and the Rolling Thunder Revue, to winning a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Traditional Folk Album for “South Coast” (and this year for Best Traditional Blues Album for “A Stranger Here”), and receiving the prestigious National Medal of Arts Award at a ceremony held at The White House, Elliott rarely stays still. |
Saturday, August 14
Private Party |
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Kim Beggs
Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door.
Kim Beggs infuses sweet oldtyme country roots music with dark tales of northern life. She is one of six children raised by a mining engineer father and a nurse mother. The family lived in many extreme areas of Canada following the miners’ trail from Sudbury, ON to the Yukon (where her older brother was born), to Abitibi, Quebec (where Kim was born), to the true north of Ontario, then Toronto and Montreal. Kim moved to the Yukon in 1991, guided by her family’s roots and stories of the Yukon from before she was born.
Kim worked with youth and elderly people for almost two years before settling into being a hard working carpenter contractor (eventually earning her Journeyman papers by 2000). At this point she started writing songs and performing them for an audience, away from the nurturing campfires she had shared with her many musical friends. Kim Beggs has always loved and had music in her life, and just as she taught herself to play popular songs (like Jingle Bells) on the electric organ at the age of six, she did the same with the guitar (learning Neil Young and Bob Dylan) a bit later on; only this time she would not be walled in by music lessons. Kim has been dedicated to overcoming shyness and tearing down those walls to reveal her true musical, poetic, original voice through creative story songs with beautiful melody. Her music poetry has touched the ears and hearts of many and has been applauded by her peers, mentors and growing fan-base.
Since releasing her first full-length album in December 2004, she has performed and been interviewed on CBC Radio One and Two with the Sunday Edition, Global Village, Sounds Like Canada, DNTO and more. She performed at Trafalgar Square in London, England for Canada Day in 2008 and was also a special guest on the BBC Radio Two with the Whispering Bob Harris. She has won songwriting contests and her two albums, Streetcar Heart and Wanderer’s Paean, have been nominated for several music awards in Canada and the US. Kim’s songs of the hardscrabble, but ultimately rewarding, Yukon life, have touched many people because of their honesty, sung in her pure and expressive voice. |
 Wednesday, August 18
Hemingway Corner - CD Release - Speed of Life
Tickets are $16 in advance or $18 at the door.
Like all bands, Hemingway Corner follows in the footsteps of Spinal Tap.... Band gets together, makes music, has hits, breaks up, gets back together, has more hits, breaks up again and prepares to make a come back tour of Japan. It all started with Johnny Douglas and myself , David Martin. We wrote and recorded our first album in a few weeks… that album went on to have hits like “Man On A Mission”, “Love, Love, Love” ,” Ride It Out” and ” So Long JFK”… After lots of touring, Johnny needed to get back home to his young family, and decided to leave the band… Fate stepped in and I met Scott Dibble and Mark Sterling. Scott was already an artist with the band Watertown from Toronto. Mark was a blues man from Edmonton. We hung out , wrote songs, played guitar together and decided to continue Hemingway Corner with the three of us. We came out with “Big Sky” which went on to be our first number one song in Canada. We followed that up with hits, “Watch Over You”, and “Make It Up As You Go”. We toured Canada from coast to coast, then turned around and did it again for the next three years, met a lot of great people, saw a lot of beautiful country and pretty much got worn out. We all decided to take a break from the band and work on other interests for awhile. Scott has been playing professional golf, believe it or not (it’s true) and doing quite well with that. Mark has gone on to record blues albums on his own to much acclaim. I’ve been writing and producing for Sony Music, and having a great time working with lots of great artists. From time to time we talk about recording again, and who knows, Japan is only a flight away… |
  Thursday, August 19
Double Bill - Courtney Farquhar & Chris Seldon & Del Barber (CD Release)
Tickets are $14 in advance or $16 at the door.
Courtney Farquhar
"Nowhere I'd Rather Be", Courtney Farquhar's debut full-length album is captivating right from the very first note. She opens up her heart and soul in a series of unforgettable songs that conjure up beautiful images and lure you into her world. Produced by Ben Riley and Dylan Heming, this album blends pop, folk, country, and a hint of jazz resulting in a unique sound that distills the essence of Courtney’s love for music. "The recording of this album was such an amazing experience. Everything came together so naturally and I feel that it’s evident in the outcome of the project. It's an honest record, the real deal." Dreamy yet down to earth, the title track feels like you're floating through a love story you never want to end. This duet with Canadian singer/songwriter Ron Sexsmith is a song that is timeless and universal. "I have been an admirer of Sexsmith’s for years. He is so inspiring. Having him on this album is a dream come true". "We're All the Same" and "Man Like You" are more upbeat and edgy whereas "How I Got Here", a slow and sultry waltz, leaves your heart an open door. "Eyes Painted Blue", sung with guest Mary Margaret O'Hara, channels the mood of Patsy Cline and evokes a sense of nostalgic bliss. Courtney's songwriting captures so many of the feelings we go through in life and love and, when interwoven with her voice and guitar, reveals an undeniable wealth of talent. In 2004 the authenticity of her voice and music brought Courtney to the attention of Garry Newman, former CEO of Warner Music Canada. Her song, "That's What Happens" was included and released on Warner's 'Women and Songs 7' album, which immediately went platinum in Canada. Shortly afterward, Courtney recorded, co-produced and released her first 6 song EP, which enabled her to tour throughout Canada and Europe. "Somewhere Else", the last song on her EP, was placed in an episode of Fox's television series "Army Wives" in the U.S. Courtney’s ingenuity is inspiring, her lyrics scintillating, and her live performances never-to-be-forgotten. "Nowhere I'd Rather Be" is an album that will most assuredly have you coming back for more.
Del Barber
Born and raised on the prairies, Del Barber has found a new home on stage, winning audiences across Canada and the United States with raw talent and ample doses of charm. Recently, Barber has performed at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, NXNE, and the Brandon Folk Festival, where he’s shared the stage with artists like Twilight Hotel, Cuff the Duke, the Sun Parlor Players, C. R. Avery, the Deep Dark Woods and Catherine MacLellan.
In the spirit of legends like Townes Van Zandt, Greg Brown, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle, Barber dreams new life into old forms with a cutting sense of humour, a hint of cynicism, and songs that span the gulf between the sacred and the profane.
This past May, Barber sold out his album release party for his debut, Where the City Ends, at Winnipeg’s Park Theatre. Since its release, the album has been a frequent presence on campus radio stations across Canada. A thoughtful reflection on place and progress, Where the City Ends is the sound of someone who’s fearless, honest and just plain loves his craft. With one foot in the city and the other on the farm, Barber’s music blends the wise sounds of the folk tradition with the earnest meditations of a prairie troubadour. |
 Friday, August 20
Fathead
Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door.
FATHEAD's latest CD "WHERE¹S THE BLUES TAKING ME" is the crown jewel in the band's seven CD catalogue thus far. It's been a long but steady climb since FATHEAD's debut CD in 1995, and the band has been tearing it up on the North American festival circuit ever since - winning over new fans every time they play - making FATHEAD one of the country's top roots acts. Signed to the world renowned ELECTRO-FI RECORDS' imprint, their previous release "BUILDING FULL OF BLUES" garnered them a second coveted JUNO AWARD (Canada's "GRAMMY") in 2008 for "Blues Recording Of The Year".
That they have been described as a Blues Tour De Force comes as no surprise. Georgia-raised lead singer JOHN MAYS has had a storied career that began in the Southern gospel tradition, crossing over into Doo-Wop, R&B and Blues, not to mention a stint with the Godfather Of Soul JAMES BROWN. Hooking up with band leader AL LERMAN (harp and saxophone) in Toronto some years later, FATHEAD's core has remained constant since 1992, offering ace musicianship, soul stirring harmonies and incendiary live performances. The writing tandem of Lerman and bassist OMAR TUNNOCH have produced an impressive body of work that has enjoyed time on the US, European and Canadian music charts. Guitar ace TEDDY LEONARD (who left the band in 2006) is back and better than ever, along with iconic drummer BUCKY BERGER. Elements of funk, soul, and R&B are fused into the group's strong blues backbone, creating a fresh sound that is immediately recognizable as their own. |
 Saturday, August 21
Kensington Market
Tickets are $20 in advance or $22.50 at the door.
The original line-up was formed in May 1967, by Sault St. Marie singer Keith McKie (b. November 20, 1947, St. Albans, Herts, England, emigrated to Canada in April 1953), after his former band, The Vendettas, had broken up. The Paupers' former manager Bernie Finkelstein saw potential in McKie and decided to build a group around him using the money he got from Albert Grossmen (for selling his interests in The Paupers' ) to finance the project. McKie was soon joined by former Bobby Kris and The Imperials guitarist Eugene Martynec (b. March 28, 1947, Germany). The pair then added McKie¹s old friend (and former Vendettas) Darou (b. January 6, 1943, Sault St. Marie, Ontario, Canada) who was currently living in New York, and drummer Jimmy Watson (b. August 23, 1950, Belfast, Northern Ireland), who happened to be Van Morrison¹s cousin.
The band¹s first two singles were on the local Stone label and were recorded before former Luke & The Apostles singer Luke Gibson (b. November 5, 1946, Toronto, Canada) was invited to join in early August 1967. "Mr John" was a minor Canadian hit, reaching #76 on Canada¹s RPM chart. In September the band recorded 6 tracks in Montreal for the soundtrack to the film "Ernie¹s Game". Around the same time, Darou and Watson guested on Ian & Sylvia¹s single "Candy Girl". Towards the end of the year, the band jammed with Gordon Lightfoot guitarist David Rea and he was so impressed by their material, that he got Felix Pappalardi up from New York to hear the band.
The group was immediately signed up to Warner Brothers and travelled to New York to record at Century Studio. Kensington Market¹s debut single on the label came out in a picture sleeve and reached #59 on the RPM chart. The band¹s debut album was released the same month, and displayed a style not that dissimilar to Jefferson Airplane.
Kensington Market played at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The band also made several excursions south of the border, including appearances at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit on October 19-20 and performing at San Francisco¹s Fillmore West on 7 September. University of Toronto graduate, John Mills Cockell (b. May 19, 1943, Toronto, Canada) joined the band in early 1969 and the group¹s music became more adventurous.
Kensington Market¹s second album was more experimental but was not a success. By July, the band had been reduced to a duo featuring McKie and Gibson but this did not last very long. Gibson subsequently reformed Luke & The Apostles while Martynec went on to work with Bruce Cockburn, Rough Trade and Queen City Kids, among others. A reformed line-up, featuring only Gibson and McKie from the original line up, played at the Toronto Rock Revival concert held at the Warehouse on May 2, 1999. |
 Thursday, August 26
The Firefly Cabaret
featuring Elizabeth Shepherd, Kellylee Evans, Shannon Butcher, Johnny Favourite, Tyler Yarema & The Maises.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $32 at the door. Performance at 8:30 p.m.
The fourth annual Firefly Cabaret will feature Canada's best jazz, soul pop and blues music with performances by two-time Juno-nominated Elizabeth Shepherd, Shannon Butcher, Kellylee Evans, Johnny Favourite, pianist Tyler Yarema and three-part harmony swing by The Firefly Cabaret founder Chantelle Wilson and The Maisies. The evening will also include a fabulous silent auction and a raffle for a trip to Montreal. Chantelle Wilson founded The Firefly Cabaret in 2007 in honour of her father, Wayne Wilson, who died of cancer in 2001. As a member of the vocal jazz band, Swing Rosie, Wilson had ties to the jazz community and wanted to put on a show that would feature her talented peers and raise money to help people suffering from cancer. "Because of my dad's love of camping and fond childhood memories of camping with my family, I thought Camp Quality Canada was the perfect organization to support since it ensures kids living with cancer can cherish similar experiences," says Wilson. Camp Quality Canada provides children with cancer the opportunity to experience the joy of summer camp while being medically supervised. For more information, please visit: www.thefireflycabaret.com and www.campquality.com |
 Sunday, August 29
James McKie - CD Release
with opening act Patrick Brealey
Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door.
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