Singer/songwriter
Sabrina Korva has complimented her debut EP Hold Onto Myself (2008) with
two new tracks you can hear on her MySpace;
it won't dissapoint those who are wondering where have all the female rock
stars have gone.
You may know Benjamin Darvill (aka Son
of Dave) from his days spent in Crash Test Dummies, who toured relentlessly
for 12 years and sold more than 8-million records. What you may not know
about the Winnipeg born artist, is that he has been living in London, UK
for the last number of years and has been bringing the Blues kicking and
howling into the 21st Century ever since his 2006 release Son of Dave '02'.
Listen to the single "Old Times Were The Good Times" at KillbeatMusic
and on MySpace.
About to release their fourth album, Calling
Out (2008) FemBots have set off in yet another new direction while in many
ways returning to their beginnings. Download "Good Days" at KillbeatMusic
and besure to visit the band's MySpace.
Aporia Recording Artists From Halifax,
Mardeen has announced the release of Read Less Minds. Mp3 for "Kids" +
One Sheet/Photos/Album Cover and More Info at KillbeatMusic
and their MySpace. A
notorious homebody, Chad VanGaalen is well known for rarely leaving his
basement in Calgary, endlessly drawing, recording and making art. Fortunately,
he has an uncanny knack for creating music that is sweepingly beautiful
and undeniably genuine, and with his third full-length Soft Airplane, this
celebrated multi-talented artist has created his most complete album to
date. The double vinyl version of Soft Airplane will feature 2 brand new
bonus tracks and hits the streets September 2008. Visit his MySpace.
In November, Chad goes on tour across Europe, bringing Flemish Eye label-mates
Women
(whose hotly-tipped album Chad just produced).
10th Annual Teen Choice Awards on August
3, 2008 saw The Jonas Brothers receive six awards: choice breakout group,
love song, music single, song of the summer, male red carpet fashion icons
and male hotties. (I don't write 'em, I just report 'em).
Swedish pop icons ABBA, who last performed
together in 1986, made British chart history this weekend as their compilation
release became the oldest album to reach Number 1. 'Gold - Greatest Hits'
was first released in 1992, and the Official U.K. Charts Company on August
2, 2008 said it has topped the charts this week. It marked the first time
an album has reached top spot so long after its release.
The Weakerthans and country music star
Corb Lund are among the top nominees for the sixth annual Western Canadian
Music Awards that will be handed out in Edmonton on October 16, 2008.
Award-winning R&B singer Alicia Keys
and rock maestro Jack White of the White Stripes have teamed up to create
the theme for the upcoming Bond movie, Quantum of Solace.
Terri Clark, a nominee for female artist
of the year, will host the Canadian Country Music Association's gala awards
ceremony in Winnipeg on September 8, 2008.
After 2 full albums and four years of touring,
Sleddogs front man Kenny Byrka has assembled his debut solo project titled
‘Pretty Holiday”. Vancouver based producer Steven Drake was summoned to
spearhead Kenny’s solo effort.
www.myspace.com/kennybyrka.
A Thousand Cures album release show is
at the Hard Rock Cafe, 279 Yonge Street at Dundas (Toronto) on August 8,
2008 at 10:00pm. Dusty from the band says "after a long year of blood,
sweat, and recording. I think its safe for us to say that our new CD definitely
kicks some serious ass, and of course hearing it live is even more kick
ass!..." he goes on to say "...the production for this show will blow your
mind and the best part is you'll all get a free cd!" www.athousandcures.com.
The annual Beaches International
Jazz Festival in Toronto runs July 25, 26 and 27. More than 50 bands will
be performing; free admission www.beachesjazz.com.
The original handwritten lyrics to one
of John Lennon's best known songs sold at Christie's in London on July
10, 2008 for $841,000 CDN. The lyrics were written nearly 40-years ago
(1969) to his anti-war anthem "Give Peace a Chance". John Lennon and Yoko
Ono were in Montreal staging their bed-in for world peace when (then teenagers)
Gail Renard and her friend sneaked past hotel security; Renard ended up
spending eight days with the couple, running errands and taking care of
Ono's young daughter.
Prairie Oyster will be inducted into the
Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in September, 2008. The group have
released eight studio albums and have won the CCMA group of the year award
six times. Their hits include "One Precious Love", "Did You Fall in Love
With Me", "Such a Lonely One", "Unbelievable Love" and "Canadian Sunrise".
The Eric St-Cyr Band (ESB) out of Ottawa
have released their first album titled Things Left Unsaid on Academy Records.
Go have a listen on their MySpace.
The continuing saga of Batman continues
in the summer of 2008 with the film The Dark Knight. The world premier
is July 18 but you can hear the Original Soundtrack at www.thedarkknightscore.com.
Shakira has signed a 10-year deal with
concert promoter / venue operator Live Nation. The deal will cover her
recordings, tours, sponsorship and merchandising; music industry sources
have estimated the deal worth between $70-$100 million US. Nickleback has
also signed a three-tour deal that industry sources valued at $50-$70 million.
Other Live Nation artists include Madonna, Jay-Z and U2.
Paul McCartney has announced he'll play
a free concert on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City on July 20, 2008
to mark the city's 400th birthday.
Stompin' Tom is going digital for Canada
Day, releasing five of his classic albums, including Bud The Spud, on iTunes.
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials are among
the premiere party bands to have come out of Chicago during the '80s. Often
compared to Elmore James and Hound Dog Taylor, fiery, flamboyant slide
guitarist Lil' Ed Williams and his group play dedicated, rough-edged and
hard-rocking dance music and have established an international reputation.
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials at The Ale House, 393 Princess Street
(Kingston, Ontario) on Saturday, July 5th - doors 9pm / 19+ event - advance
tickets at The Brass Pub and The Ale House www.liledwilliams.com.
Jucifer, known for their brutal beauty
and fiery intensity on stage and have enjoyed the fruits of their labor
as they garner an ever-increasing buzz and the most loyal of fan basses.
A 2008 world tour promoting their new album L’Autrichienne includes shows
in New York City, Los Angeles, Madrid, Barcelona and Kingston, Ontario
at Time To Laugh Comedy Club on August 4 presented by Kingston Punk Productions.
Hedley were major winners at the 2008 MuchMusic
Video Awards seizing four trophies including best video and best director
for their hit "For The Nights I Can't Remember". Hedley, Kardinal Offishal
with Akon, Sean Kingston and Rihanna performed along with a reunited New
Kids on the Block, the former 1990's boy band. MMVA aired June 15, 2008
www.muchmusic.com.
Major Maker, a Toronto-based indie band
whose songs "Rollercoaster" and "Talk to You" were featured in national
ad campaigns last year, has won the CBC Galaxie Rising Star Award at Toronto’s
North by Northeast Festival. The $3,000 award recognizes the 2008 NXNE
artist who is destined to be "the next big thing" as judged by a panel
of music experts. www.nxne.com
/ Major Maker on
MySpace. Oasis
have added one last date to their fast-selling inaugural Canadian tour.
They will play the John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario on September 9,
2008 with special guests Ryan Adams and the Cardinals. For tour dates and
pre-sale tickets visit their MySpace.
Coldplay have postponed their upcoming
North American tour for two weeks due to production delays. The tour, which
was originally supposed to start June 29, will now kick off in Los Angeles
on July 14. Canadian dates that have been affected include Toronto and
Montreal, which have been moved from October to July 29 and 30. As of now,
Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg have not been rescheduled.
The New Odds recently performed at The
Ale House in Kingston with a special guest appearance by Rob Baker of The
Tragically Hip. The connection? Baker and TNO's frontman Craig Northey
have a side project called Stripper's Union Local 518 which earned a Canadian
Radio Music Award. Check out our
photos
section. The New Odds album Cheerleader was released on May 20, 2008.
Brand new pop/alt/rock album Buy 1 / Get
1 from Aaron Zimmer & The Generals (feat. Pat Dougherty, Josh Dion,
Arthur Lynn, Pat Firth, Daniel Hindman & Sarah Versprille) is out now
on iTunes. This Nebraska born, NYC resident is a singer/songwriter who
is well worth the listen; visit MySpace
for more.
The 2008 North by Northeast Music and Film
Festival & Conference runs June 12 to 15 in Toronto. Canada's premier
showcase for new independent music, where fans can catch great local and
international performers at intimate venues. A film festival where music
is the star, with music-related features, documentaries, and shorts. An
industry conference featuring celebrity interviews as well as panels and
information exchanges for artists and music-biz professionals
www.nxne.com.
Toronto rockers A Thousand Cures have launched
new tracks on MySpace
leading towards the release of their new album during the summer of 2008;
they're also in the running to perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago.
David Usher has released the title-track
of his forthcoming album Kill the Lights (2008) on his MySpace.
The anticpated Yes reunion tour (2008)
with stops in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver is off as Jon Anderson's
doctor advised the lead singer to rest for six months due to acute respiratory
failure. The tour would have marked the 40th anniversary of Yes, known
for the hit album Close to the Edge.
OBIT - Bo Diddley, best known for hits
like "Who Do You Love" and "I'm a Man", died from heart failure at his
Florida home on June 2, 2008 in his 79th year. The founding father of rock
'n roll who inspired Elivs Presley to play and pioneer of the electric
guitar was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and in
1998 was honoured with a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement.
Lost In Awe, the new album from Ken Tizzard,
was produced by John Whynot (Bruce Cockburn, Blue Rodeo, Lucinda Williams,
Colin James, Change Of Heart, Loreena McKennitt, Big Wreck and Jim Cuddy)
and recorded at Blue Rodeo’s Woodshed Studios in Toronto, Ontario. Lost
in Awe has a natural stripped down sound that was highly important for
this record. www.kentizzard.com.
All 13 tracks from Martha Wainwright's
new album, I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too (lyrics too)
can be heard on her MySpace.
The official release date in Canada is June 3, 2008 that will include a
world tour and a June 18th appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman.
You could win Martha's entire catalogue along with an autographed poster!
Click
Here.
Performing recently at the Ale House for
the Fight The Bite benefit, Juno Award winning Melanie Doane will release
her new studio album A Thousand Nights on July 1, 2008 preceded by the
digital release of the single "Songbird", a duet with Jim Cuddy of Blue
Rodeo fame on June 3. www.melaniedoane.com.
Vancouver-born Sabrina Korva has been performing
since the age of 7 and co-writing with successful hit makers throughout
her teens. Now in her early 20s she's a regular performer at CrueFest.
This stylish singer/songwriter is about to release her debut EP Hold
Onto Myself with songs produced by Jim Huff (Edwin, Headstones), Mike
K, CJ Eiriksson (Matchbox 20, Rob Zombie), and Michael Raphael (NEVE).
The EP will be released summer of 2008; Sabrina will be performing at the
Hard Rock Cafe, Toronto on June 12 during NXNE
MySpace.
The new Automan record is complete. It
is being mastered at Sterling Sound NYC and will go to manufacture to be
released by end of June. This disc titled "Pocket Change" was mixed in
Raleigh, NC at Post Pro studio's by Mat Horten (Nine Inch Nails/Matchbox
20) and Greg Looper (Allman Brothers, Tom Petty). This is the bands first
official release and will not disappoint. Visit www.automan.ca
for more.
Blocks Recording Club artist from Toronto,
Katie Stelmanis, has released a video for her single "Join Us". Her classically
trained voice combined with a swirling blend of Midi will captivate your
senses. Go have a look and listen on her MySpace.
Jason Collett, solo artist and member of
Broken Social Scene, is headlining a concert in Toronto to raise money
for cyclone relief in Burma. A lineup of Canadian talent, including duo
Sunshine State, singer Eliana Cuevas, samba players Batucada Carioca and
virtuoso flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook have come together for the fundraiser,
part of the international efforts to get help to the people of Burma. The
concert, being hosted by CBC Radio's Garvia Bailey, will be at Lula Lounge
in Toronto on May 20, 2008. Doors open at 7pm.
Kenny Chesney captured entertainer of the
year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, but the win was bittersweet
as the superstar singer criticized the organization for using fan votes
to decide who would get the honour. For the full list of winners visit
www.acmcountry.com.
LAL's 10 Year Anniversary and the release
of their hotly anticipated 3rd album Deportation. With special guests QR5
on May 28, 2008 at The Sleepless Goat Cafe in Kingston. Doors 9pm. www.lalforest.com.
The Dresden Dolls' latest effort, No, Virginia,
hits retail stores on May 20th. The companion piece to 2006's Yes,
Virginia, it features 6 b-sides from the Yes, Virginia sessions including
an amazing cover of "Pretty In Pink" - plus 5 all new songs! Pre-order
the album from Newburycomics.com now and you'll get a free autographed
CD booklet with your purchase. www.roadrunnerrecords.com.
Canadian music icon Leonard Cohen kicked
off his first tour in 15 years with a crowd-pleasing concert at Fredericton's
sold-out riverside Playhouse last weekend. The 73-year old, Montreal-born
singer, songwriter and poet was inducted into the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame in March and, the day after the New York gala, announced he would
be embarking on a tour, including major stops at the Montreal International
Jazz Festival (June 23, 24, 25), three shows in Toronto (June 6-8) and
a headline slot at Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom (June 29).
Montreal-based Arcade Fire is composing
the score for Richard Kelly's horror film The Box. Based on the Richard
Matheson short story Button, Button; it's about an unhappy married couple
who receive a wooden box that promises them $1 million if they press a
button. However, the button will also result in the death of someone they
don't know. Arcade Fire released its most recent album, Neon Bible, last
March and were finalists for this year's Polaris Prize.
Madonna's seventh number 1 hit album on
the Billboard Charts has secured three Canadian stops in 2008 on
a tour that begins this summer in the U.K. The Sticky & Sweet tour
will stop in Toronto on October 18th, Montreal on October 22nd and Vancouver
on October 30th.
News
At
the forefront of the British rock scene for over 35 years with Yes and
Asia, ProgRock guitar hero Steve Howe’s Trio features his acclaimed drummer
son Dylan Howe on drums and Ross Stanley on Hammond. Along with new material
from Steve the band plays a mixture of blues, jazz, and Yes numbers all
specially arranged for the trio format. "The shows from the trio last year
were probably the most original thing Steve has done since the 70s. In
these concerts, Steve showed his jazz influences and also rearranged completely
a few Yes classics." - Martini - yesshows.blogspot. The Canadian Guitar
Festival proudly presents Steve Howe Trio on Sunday, October 5 (2008)
at Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 394 Princess Street. 7:30pm - 11:30pm.
Tickets $35.00 available at the Grand Theatre Box Office 613-530-2050.
LegendZ Eatery & Nightclub,
424 Princess Street (corner of Princess & Division streets) grand opening
on Wednesday, August 20 (2008) will feature
Ambush who have earned
6 Canadian Country Music Award nominations this year along with resident
Dj Dysruptv spinning the best Top 40 between sets. No cover
9pm 19+. When LegendZ opens for business, the doors will open at
4pm with their late-night menu running until 5 in the morning including
classic poutine and yummy pizza; eat-in or take-out.
The summer of 2008 will culminate with
a new addition to Kingston’s reputable Hub entertainment district. Located
within the establishment formerly known as smijie’s, BarNone will
be carrying on the custom of good times and good tunes under new management
(Craig McEwen, General Manager). The Grand Opening festivities begin Friday,
August 29th with Chris Koster and The Lonely live.
One of the driving forces behind Tea For
The Voyage is singer/songwriter Brett McDonald. Brett is on his
way musically and invites you to his Debut/Farewell Show on August 28,
2008 at Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 394 Princess Street (Kingston, Ontario).
Doors open at 7:30, Show starts at 8:00, Cover is $10 at the door, All-Ages/19+
show. If you've followed Brett's career you have an idea of whom some of
the special guests will be www.myspace.com/brettmcdonaldsolo.
Chameleon Nation - Creative Emporium,
112 Princess Street presents Art of Street on Saturday, August 9
(2008) starting at 10am! A controversial examination of many aspects that
make up “street” art. Graffiti, tattoo, fibre, photography and collage
are
works that are outside the traditional genre. Take a closer look at the
societal acceptance of newer art forms. 12pm – 10pm Tattoos from Don’t
Tell Momma’s, 12 pm – 4pm Freestyle Break Dance and Rap, 2pm – 6pm Meet
the Artists, 5pm – 9pm Break Dance and Rap Battles, 9pm – 10pm S-cape Artist
and The Betrayed.
Owl Farm. Formulated in October
2007. Spearheaded by Chris who recruited fellow former Nooks members Tristan,
J-P & Jay, as well as Matt (Threshers). A mix of raunchy anthem rockers,
instrumental psychedelic epics, and a moody proto-goth/punk dance number
about what happens when C.S.I. meets Lady Macbeth. Their self titled debut
album was recorded between Chris' home and the Bathouse Studio by Aaron
(Beast Infection). Owl Farm cd release along with Pelt at
The Toucan, 76 Princess Street (Kingston, Ontario) on Sunday, August 3
www.myspace.com/owlfarmband.
Ambush were nominated for 6 CCMA's
this year: Group Of The Year, Video Of The for "Year In This Room" and
Website Of The Year (getambushed.com, Jim Wright/Dale Dobson, Webmasters)
in addition to CCMA All-Star Band Award Nominees for Drums (Jim Wright),
Guitar (Mark McDonell) and Bass (Riq Turner). The CCMA's will be broadcast
live on CBC on Monday, September 8 2008. www.getambushed.com.
Gananoque's own Superhero Smith
will kick-off the 2008 Festival of the Islands as the opening act at the
Waterfront Concert Stage on August 8 at 7:45pm. They'll be playing a groovy
mix of wide-ranging covers and original rock. Three songwriting, harmonizing
frontmen and a drummer with attitude keep it interesting and intensely
listenable. www.reverbnation.com/superherosmith.
Kingston has spawned a new band that will
surely become a cult favourite as all the band members are recognizable
from other projects. Agpakmum consists of Dylan (drums/percussion),
Jhere (vocals, keys/synth), Daniel (percussion), Winston (bass) and Owen
(guitar), The guys have a few tracks up at www.myspace.com/agpakmum
for your listening enjoyment.
Canada's original heavy metal band Anvil
will be playing Copperfield's, 230 Front Street (Belleville) on Saturday,
July 19. Just $5 cover, ages 19+. Opening act will be Whiplash Liquor
from Kingston.
Kingston's
Chris Koster will be
opening for the long overdue reunion of The Watchmen on Friday,
September 26 at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen Street West (Toronto).
$20 Tickets now onsale and will sellout fast so act now. TicketMaster.ca.
Craig Mcintyre is putting the finishing
touches of his first, full length album titled Silent (2008) that will
be shopped to major labels in the United States in early July. Craig will
be performing this summer at The Creekside Bar & Grill (Battersea,
ON) and Keystorm (Brockville, ON). www.myspace.com/craigmcintyre.
Professor Laura J. Murray, Department
of English will be the Ban Righ Centre guest speaker on July 15, 2008 to
talk about Bill C-61. The co-author of Canadian Copyright: A Citizen's
Guide and proprietor of www.faircopyright.ca, will explain the dangers
to educational, activist, and artistic practice posed by Bill C-61, the
new Copyright Act just introduced. Laura Murray is an Associate Professor
and Undergraduate Chair of the Department of English at Queen’s University.
She is the co-author of “Canadian Copyright: A Citizen’s Guide”. She started
the website “faircopyright.ca” in the summer of 2003 because so few copyright
resources were available in Canada for non-lawyers. Ban Righ Centre Summer
Speaker Series is at 32 Bader Lane starting at 12 Noon.
www.queensu.ca/dsao/ind/banrigh.
Ianspotting’s debut album to be
released July 18, 2008 successfully captures a unique and ambitious blend
of pop, rock and reggae. Good Question will be available both on cd and
usb flash drive. Veterans to the Kingston scene, band members Shaun Weima,
Rob Radford, Andrew Weima and Paul Butler have played with an eclectic
group of Canadian bands including The Mystic Caravan, General Rudie and
Reno’s Hitmen. Their local musical collaborators span from the outrageous
to the subtle: Spencer Evans, Jon Stewart and Emily Fennell to name a few.
Ianspotting’s fan base has been rapidly expanding and the release of their
long-awaited album is sure not to dissapoint. An Ontario-wide tour of colleges
and universities is happening this fall. The songs have been played frequently
on local radio stations, as well as the CBC. The release of Good Question
will surely propel the band into the Canadian musical spotlight. www.myspace.com/ianspotting.
FM96 celebrates their first birthday and
Canada on Sunday, June 29th at Kingston’s Market Square with a free party
starting at 7pm and entertainment by Trooper,
Road Apples
and even a few of those crazy The Trailer Park Boys. Admission is
free with special event Red Friday T-shirts available for purchase and
all proceeds to the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre. So join us
for the tunes, the party and to help support our troops serving here in
Kingston and abroad Sunday June 29th starting at 7pm.
The trio of Danielle Lennon, Brian
Flynn and Andy Love (from Boru's Harp) will be playing covers,
fiddle, Celtic and Country at the RCHA Club, 193 Ontario Street on Friday,
June 27th from 8pm to midnight. The cover at the door is $3, ages
19+. You may already know Brian and Andy; let's meet Danielle. Danielle
Lennon graduated from Queen's University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Music
degree. She teaches violin prviately at the Kingston School of Music and
is working to develop a string program at Mulberry School. When she is
not performing with the Kingston Symphony or in one of her many bands she
plays violin with The Blazing Fiddles on the Grand River Dinner Cruises
in Caledonia, Ontario. www.daniellelennon.com.
Supporting the album Wait For Tomorrow,
littleSUNDAY
will be performing in Kingston for the first time and for the troops at
CFB Kingston on June 21, 2008 (album
review here). Frontman Rick Farrell joins host Chris White for an interview
on Friday, June 20th at 6pm Eastern.
Dust off your boots and shine up your belt
buckle ... it's time for the 2nd Annual Laws BBQ & Concert on
Saturday, June 21st, 6:30pm at Gananoque Legion (parking behind building).
$15/person $25/couple (cash bar available). Meat and two sides (vegetables)
... we'll be serving up some authentic Texas BBQ featuring The Laws secret
recipe slow smoked pork loin or chicken, baked beans, cole slaw (thems
yer veggies) and all the trimmings. Vegetarians can also enjoy the great
BBQ flavour ... apple wood smoked tofu, beans, cole slaw and all the trimmings.
An intimate concert with award-winning singer/songwriters John and Michele
(and special guests) will follow the meal.
Singer/songwriter
David Usher has
a cool blog happening at www.cloudid.com.
Check it out; very insightful on many topics.
Chris White, Publisher of PartyInKingston.com
has accepted a Sales position with Community Broadcasters, LLC based in
Watertown, NY. Chris will be serving Greater Kingston and Area businesses
exclusively on The Border 106.7, Rock 100.7, and Magic 103.1. Chris says
" this is an exciting opportunity to showcase the hospitalty, tourism and
nightlife of Kingston to the entire Thousand Islands region". Chris will
remain on as Publisher of PartyInKingston.com with rich content submitted
by Entertainment Editors Matt Hartwick and Christine Bode.
Johnny Spezzano, Morning Show Host is proud
to announce a new voice arrives Monday, June 16 2008 on The Border 106.7.
In the 1000 Islands, listen to Ashley from 3pm to 7pm weekdays on
"The #1 Hit Music Station" (WBDR-FM). www.theborder.fm.
Sleddogs return to The Merchant
Tap House in Kingston on June 14, 2008 supporting their album Take Me Away
(album
review here). Sleddogs' Kenny and Michael join host Chris White for
an interview
on Friday, June 13th at 6pm Eastern.
Low Level Flight headlines the 2008
Belleville Waterfront Festival which runs July 10th to the 13th. www.bellevillewaterfrontfestival.com.
The
Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument
Lending Library has launched a Cash Calendar with odds of winning better
than 1 in 7! Almost 200 chances to win beginning Canada Day thru to New
Year's Eve, every ticket eligible everyday. A limited number of 1200 calendars
to be sold in total; all proceeds to Joe's M.I.L.L. Lots of neat photos
and information inside. Buy yours today at Kingston Brew Company, Lyons
Winery and Brewing Supplies (Peachtree Plaza), Renewable Energy and Kingston
Guitar Shop. Get yours while they're still available... they're flying
off the shelves! www.joesmill.org.
The Tragically Hip, Sarah Harmer,
and the Sam Roberts Band will be joined by about three up-and-coming
acts on June 21, 2008 at Zwicks Island Park in Belleville for the first
annual Big Music Fest. The gates will open at around 3pm with music starting
roughly half an hour later. The rain-or-shine concert will end by 11pm.
Advance tickets at www.thehip.com,
Kelsey's restaurant at College and North Front streets (Belleville) and
Ticketmaster at 416-870-8000 ticketmaster.com.
Since the winter of 2005 metal monsters
Excarnation
have performed countless shows leaving fans chanting their name and screaming
for more. Now it's time for more as the Kingston based band have released
tracks for their debut cd Disposal of the Disgraced (2008). Visit www.myspace.com/excarnation666
and crank it up!
OBIT - A friend and fan of the local music
scene passed away peacefully at home in his 57th year on May 16, 2008.
William
(Stanley) Fawcett will be dearly missed by his many friends; heaven
has a new roadie. A benefit / tribute concert to celebrate Stanley's life
will be held at Raxx (Stanley's favourite place) on Sunday, June 1 starting
at 2pm featuring Steve Cheesman and the Heeters, The Rain Kings, Christine
Hunter, Growing Pains, Filet of Soul and the Change. A video, created by
Jessie Scott will be screened. Whatever money they raise will go toward
putting up a plaque in Stan’s memory and to the Joe Chithalen Memorial
Music Lending Library.
MuchMusic launched Low Level Flight's
third video from Urgency on May 26th; the single "Turnaround" goes to Canadian
radio on June 2nd. www.myspace.com/lowlevelflight.
Jim, lead singer of A Dying Race, has started
a new record label. Feast or Famine Recordings is based out of Ottawa
and will be releasing its first project some time in the summer of 2008.
Check out: www.myspace.com/feastorfaminerecordings.
The
Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument
Lending Library will soon be launching a lottery calendar with odds
of winning better than 1 in 7! More details will follow, so keep your ears
to the ground for Joe's MILL cash calendar and visit www.joesmill.org.
80's Enuff will be playing a benefit
on Saturday, May 31 (2008) at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School,
130 Russell Street. Silent auction and prize draws with all proceeds to
raise funds for playground equipment at St. Joseph/St. Mary Catholic School.
Doors 8pm $20 tickets 613-542-4352 - this is a licensed 19+ event.
The Skeleton Park Music Festival
is a neighbourhood summer solstice celebration in McBurney Park, Kingston.
The festival will provide a venue for family activities, local artisans,
education on the history of the park, and local performing artists. With
an emphasis on music, this event is an opportunity for the Kingston community
to become better acquainted with their leading artists. Through this interaction
the festival hopes to create a more supportive environment for the performing
arts in the city at large. In partnership with several Kingston organizations,
this will be a free, volunteer run event June 19, 20 and 21 www.skeletonparkmusicfestival.ca.
FanFayre Arts and Crafts Show at
Confederation Park runs June 27 to 29. Over 85 artists from all over Ontario.
For information or to inquire about obrtaining a booth call 613-549-7706.
Canada's foremost musicians and writers
will perform at the Artists for Bob Lovelace benefit on Saturday, June
14 2008 at Sydenham St. United Church, 82 Sydenham Street at 7:00 pm including
Bruce
Cockburn, Susan Aglukark,
David Francey, Jenny Whiteley,
Steven
Heighton, Joey Wright,
Terry Tufts, Michael Ondaatje,
Unity and the Algonquin Drummers. Bruce Cockburn, an officer
of the Order of Canada, has earned 20 gold and platinum records in Canada,
11 Juno Awards and is inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Inuit
singer-songwriter, Susan Aglukark, also awarded the Order of Canada is
a multiple Juno Award winner as are singer-songwriters David Francey and
Jenny Whiteley. Bob Lovelace is the father, retired chief of the Ardoch
Algonquin First Nation and Queen's University professor, who has been imprisoned
for his peaceful opposition to uranium mining in North Frontenac. All proceeds
from the benefit concert will go to Bob Lovelace through a trust fund established
for him by OPIRG Kingston. $30.00 advanced tickets (unreserved seating)
and $100.00 Supporter Package (limited number, preferred seating) includes
a compilation CD and a pass to the artist after-show party. Tickets are
available at Brian's Record Option, Novel Idea, Tara Natural Foods and
The Grand Theatre Box Office.
Wolfe Island Musicfest 2008 line-up
confirmed for August 8 & 9. On Friday, August 8th it's the Flying V
Showcase featuring The Handsome Furs and Magic Jordan. A
Town Hall Hootenanny will be hosted by Carolyn Mark with Luther
Wright,
Jenny Whitey, Joey Wright and friends. Then on
Saturday, August 9th starting 1pm at the ballpark it's Wintersleep,
Cadence
Weapon,
Land of Talk, Jason Collett, Plants and Animals,
The
Acorn,
Tony Scherr, The D'urbervilles,
Music Maul
and P.S. I love you. Limited weekend passes available at
www.maplemusic.com.
Scully Love Promo is a World Wide
Web business based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, owned and operated by
Christine Bode, focusing on the marketing and promotion of first class
musicians, authors, actors, photographers and artists on the Internet in
order to promote their talents and expand their fan base www.myspace.com/scullylovepromo.
If you are or know a local band that may be interested
in playing on the Festival Of The Islands main stage please phone
613-382-1562 or drop off your bands CD at Latimer’s Cleaners on Georgiana
Street (Gananoque) or at the Gan Shoe Outlet on King Street (Gananoque).
The Festival Of The Islands Entertainment Committee will preview submissions
and make final selections in the weeks to come. Festival Appreciation Day
is Saturday, August, 16, 2008 with free admission to the main stage and
a spectacular fireworks display www.festivaloftheislands.com.
"Fight The Bite" with Chris Koster and
the Lonely with guests Juno Award winning Melanie Doane, Betablokka
and more on Saturday, May 24 (2008) at the Ale House, 393 Princess Street.
This is a benefit for BUY-A-NET (www.buyanet.ca),
a movement with a mission to prevent and treat malaria "one village at
a time" in Africa through the distribution of bed nets and anti-malaria
medicines. $18 admission buys three nets, helps save three lives. Doors
8pm 19+ event. Advance tickets at The Ale House and the Ale House
Canteen. - Chris Koster joins Anthony Agostino for CKWS NEWSwatch@5:30
on Wednesday, May 21 performing a song and promoting the upcoming Fight
The Bite show at The Ale House - Locally on channel 11 (Cogeco Cable 10)
also on Starchoice ch 334 and Bell ExpressVu ch 233 at 5:30PM EDT (the
repeat broadcast can be seen May 22nd at 6:00AM).
Salt Water Music celebrates it's
first anniversary on CFRC 101.9 FM Saturday, May 17 (2008). Host Rob Carnell
plays the east coast sound and interviews those artists every Saturday
Night from 10-11 ET. Outside of Kingston visit www.cfrc.ca
for live streaming and access to the last three months of programming.
Revmatic,
Society's Sorrow,
Ruling
Christopher and Mellonhead will be performing at Rock 4 Cause
on Friday, May 16 2008 at Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 394 Princess Street
starting at 8pm. Tickets for this benefit: supporting the Joe Chithalen
Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library (M.I.L.L.) are $8 each
and available from any of the members of Society's Sorrow, Mellonhead,
Revmatic or Ruling Christopher. Donations of new or used musical instruments
and musical accessories (worth at least $8) in lieu of the $8 cover charge
will be accepted. Tickets also available at Kingston Soundworks and Time
To Laugh Comedy Club. During the course of the evening, 2 guitars will
be given away courtesy of Kingston Soundworks; an acoustic guitar will
be giving away as a door prize and an electric guitar will also be raffled
off towards the end of the evening.
www.timetolaugh.ca.
Marc "Coop" Cooper (guitarist, author
and clinician) has played and recorded with many artists in North America
and around the world and published instructional books since the early
80's. Marc is originally from Toronto and he did DigiTech clinics in Kingston
in the late 80's and early 90's. For those who saw him then come out and
say hello and for all of us come and enjoy an evening of his talent and
knowledge. DigiTech (+ Vocal Harmonizer), Marshall Amps and Hagstrom Guitars.
Centre Stage Music proudly presents DigiTech® Clinic featuring Marc
Cooper at Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 394 Princess Street on Tuesday, May
6 2008. 7pm All-ages/19+ show. Admission by Cash Donation to Lake Ontario
Waterkeeper (Lake Ontario Waterkeeper regards our ability to safely swim,
drink, and fish in local waterways as hallmarks of clean water. These rights
are enshrined in our environmental laws). www.timetolaugh.ca.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Walk
of Fame and multiple Juno Award winners The Tragically Hip were
named winners of the National Arts Centre Award by the House of Commons
on May 1, 2008 along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards
winners which included Hamilton-born comedian Eugene Levy. The announcement
was followed by a reception on Parliament Hill and on May 3rd the Kingston
rockers along with the other award winners accomplishments were celebrated
at a gala dinner www.thehip.com.
The Offshore Electric Company have
released an EP available in digital and physical formats. You can download
the EP from any of the major online music stores: iTunes Store, eMusic,
Amazon MP3, Rhapsody, Napster, or GroupieTunes. If you prefer a physical
copy you can order from www.offshoreelectric.net.
Kingston residents can order the disc free of shipping charges by contacting
the band.
Original roots music vixens from Montreal
Ladies
of the Canyon (Maia Davies, Senja Sargeant, Jasmine Bleile and Anna
Ruddick) will be playing Kingston one night only!! Joining the bill is
Sugarplum,
an original roots project of Emily Fennell that not often performs
in the city. Special guest with Sugarplum is Ben Rubin (upright
bass), up from Brooklyn, NY. Show time on Wednesday, April 30th is 9pm.
The bands will be performing in the cozy back downstairs room at the Grizzly
Grill, 395 Princess Street. www.myspace.com/lotcmusic.
On Saturday, April 19 2008 hundreds of
independently owned music stores across Canada and the United States will
celebrate "Record Store Day." The purpose behind Record Store Day is to
bring an identity back to the beauty, fun and value of the record retailer.
Sunrise Records - Catarqui Town Centre, 945 Gardiners Rd (Kingston, ON)
will host a free in-store concert starting at 1:30pm. Drop by for The
John Henrys, Chris Koster, S-cape Artist, as well as
other fine Kingston talent.
Friends of Skeleton Park CD Release Party
and Bake Sale with musical guests Slaves of Spanky and The Gertrudes
is Saturday, April 26 at Central Public School, 237 Sydenham Street.
$5 All-ages event from 2-4pm kids free admission with all proceeds
to the annual Skeleton Park Music Festival www.skeletonparkmusicfestival.ca.
Society's Sorrow (heavy-metal act
out of Kingston, ON) have released a new single titled "Society's Sorrow"
and have remastered three original songs for their Calm Before the Storm
EP. You can hear these four songs on their Facebook. To get there follow
the links page at www.societyssorrow.com.
Kingston rockers Sum Thin Ugly appear
in Season 2, Episode 11 of "The Crash Addicts" as seen on The Outdoor Life
Network (OLN). If you haven't watched this show, this is the one to catch;
it revolves around the madcap adventures of demolition drivers in the Lansdowne/Gananoque.
In this episode, "Rock n' Roll Over" is filmed on location at Skeleton
Park Studios and at Stages Nightclub. It airs Friday, April 18 2008
on OLN (8::30 PM ET) www.sumthinugly.com.
April 4, 2008 it's the 2008 Goatface Ball
at the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge Street featuring a selection
of foods from many of Kingston’s finest restaurants, outdoor ice lounge
& heated tent, electro-visual art displays, two rooms with two distinct
vibes, live art shows, club seating & bottle service, custom sound
and lighting, an after-party like no other and many more surprises. And
of course, a line up of DJ's that will make you freak out, overheat, melt,
and turn into vapour: Cobra Krame$ (Cobra Kai, NYC), DJs A-Rock and Hatchmatik
(Peer Pressure, Montreal) and STA (Marine Parade, Toronto). $40 advance
tickets available at American Apparel. All proceeds donated to Kingston
Palliative care via the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation. Admission
to the afterparty with a 2008 Goatface Ball ticket only. Ages 19+ event.
The Tangible Ears are a Kingston based progressive
indie band dedicated to smooth chord changes and innovative songwriting.
Their new ten-song disc Whims (2008) marks a significant milestone for
the band. Now playing to sold out audiences with Ottawa's Souljazz Orchestra,
and releasing their second original project, the Tangible Ears bring with
them a crowd of loyal fans. The Tangible Ears have proven their dedication
to the Canadian music scene, and will remain on the forefront of original
music for years to come. The Tangible Ears cd release show with special
guests Alphabot (from Toronto) will be held on March 22, 2008 at the Kingston
Yacht Club, 1 Maitland St. Doors 9pm www.sonicbids.com/thetangibleears.
Canada's favourite party, punk rockers The Mahones
return home to Kingston's Alehouse on March 21, 2008 with supporting act
C'mon
and headliner
Against Me. The Mahones are promoting their new cd
"The Irish Punk Collection" to be released March 11th on Stumble/Universal.
Their St. Paddy's Tour 2008 kicks off March 6th in Savannah, GA with stops
in Virginia, South Carolina, New Jersey, Montreal, Toronto, Burlington,
Niagara Falls, Whitehorse, Moncton, Halifax, Boston, New York City and
the Guinness Festival in Switzerland.
www.myspace.com/themahones.
Ten/Eight Records was formed in Kingston
a few years ago and have now moved to Toronto. This indie label is the
lovechild of Josh Taugher who has worked with cutting edge performers such
as
The Mantra, Death By Butterfly,
Stop Frontin',
Torch
of War,The NoGoods, What The Shit?!,
Cherub,
Alex
Leggett,The Havenots,
Snot Rohmit and many others. For
more information including demo submissions visit
www.myspace.com/teneightrecords.
JW-Jones cd release for their fifth album
"Bluelisted" with guests Little Charlie Baty (Nightcats), Junior Watson,
Richard Innes and Larry Taylor is March 8, 2008 at the Merchant Tap House,
6 Princess Street. The album liner notes include a message from Elwood
Blues (a.k.a. Dan Aykroyd) "JW’s pure, honest singing plus guitar stars
sprinkled throughout on crisp-covers and cool-originals make this record
a yellow-dot must-buy addition to the catalog for his fans and for new
enthusiasts who are getting to know him." Showtime time is 9:30pm, no cover,
get there early.
Canadian Music Week is 350 bands in 35 clubs
over three nights March 5 - 8, 2008; they'll be litterally dancing in the
streets. Bands, workshops, keynote speakers and the 8th Annual Independent
Music Awards. PartyInKingston.com's
Matt Hartwick will be there
and so should you! www.cmw.net.
Canada’s legendary punk kings D.O.A. who
helped spread punk rock counterculture around the world, approach a momentous
milestone. For nearly 25 years D.O.A. has been happily slashing away at
all manner of philosophical enemies. They’ve travelled the globe almost
continuously since they formed in 1978; they released their first snarling
piece of vinyl, the "Disco Sucks" EP in June of that year. That slab of
plastic opened the door to international prominence, riots, rip-off record
companies and three generations of fans. D.O.A. has travelled a long, tough
road that has taken them around the world and the raw energy continues.
The band has never been more active, having recently released their second
DVD, D.O.A.’s "Greatest Shits" . May 11, 2008 Kingston Punk Productions
presents D.O.A. with special guests TBA at Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 394
Princess Street www.timetolaugh.ca.
Just a heads up to anyone who would like to get
some sticky fingers on a copy of Planetdanger's debut cd "Sexy Medicine"
(with frontman JehreTron 5026; lead singer of Last Limit Freedom) can buy
copies at CD Exchange and Chumleighs here in Kingston. www.myspace.com/planetdanger.
Chris Koster and The Lonely's "Sex, Love
and Morality (2008) was released February 12th. Koster's Kingston cd release
party titled "February 15th is lonely day" with guests Matt Hanlon and
Pelt will be held at the Ale House, 393 Princess Street on Friday, February
15. $10 advance tickets available at The Brass Pub, Sunrise Records (Cataraqui
Town Centre location), Destinations inside the JDUC and at The Ale House
after 9pm. Doors 9pm 19+ event www.chriskoster.ca.
On February 6, 2008 K-Rock 105.7 was awarded
the lucrative naming rights to the new Kingston Regional Sports and
Entertainment Centre; it will be now known as the K-Rock Centre.
Singer/songwriter Christine Donovan has
released her third studio recording titled In Her Mind (2007). This 10-song
disc of acoustic piano pop/country easy listening is available at CD Baby,
Chapters and HMV. Read Christine Bode's review here
and visit Christine Donovan online at www.christinedonovan.com.
Get What You Paid For is the title of the deubt
hip-hop/rap disc from Kingston based Duhception; it's available
for $10 a copy featuring the single "Grand Finale". MySpace.
CFRC's 3rd Annual
Funding Drive starts February 2, 2008. Support community radio; help
CFRC 101.9 FM raise $17,000 in ten days! CFRC's first broadcast was October
7, 1923. Donations will be accepted by phone at 613-533-CFRC (2372), online
www.cfrc.ca
or in person in Lower Carruthers Hall (Queen's Campus) Friday through Sunday
8:30am to 4:30pm. Tax receipts for donations upon request or choose from
a slew of CDs & gift certificates for contributions starting at $15.
Rolling Stone declared Kathleen Edwards
her one of year's most promising new acts and Blender said that her 2003
Failer's songs possessed "an indefinable pull that makes you love the characters
they describe, no matter how fucked up they are." The New York Times praised
Edwards as a writer whose songs can "pare situations down to a few dozen
words while they push country-rock towards its primal impulses of thump
and twang." Kathleen has a new disc Asking For Flowers (2008). Eggplant
Productions presents two-time Juno Awards nominee Kathleen Edwards with
Justin Rutledge at Elixir Nightclub, 14 Garrett Street on March 25, 2008.
Doors 8pm $17.50 advance tickets at Brian's Record Option, Destinations
and www.maplemusic.com
19+ event.
The
Annual Tim Mavety Memorial Benefit for Epilepsyat
Brandee's, 178 Ontario Street in memory of Tim Mavety who was one of Kingston's
leading guitar teachers will be held March 1, 2008. A variety of live performances
from 12 Noon until closing time. All-Ages until 8pm, 19+ after 8pm.
Monday, February 4th it's the 2008 CFRC Bands Night
at The Grad Club featuring
Magic Jordan, Velvet Claws and
Sargasso
Sea. All proceeds will go towards helping CFRC to reach its 2008 Funding
Drive goal of $17,000.
Breast Bash benefit for Kim Salmon on February
16, 2008 at The Alehouse, 393 Princess Street. A fantastic night of music
featuring performances by Sarah Harmer,
Roxanne Potvin, Justin
Bird, Jay Harris and Emily Fennell among others. Visit
the silent auction table filled with great items and experiences from local
business. $15 Advanced tickets at the Alehouse or go to www.ticketweb.ca
and search for Breast Bash. $20 at the door. This is all in support of
Kim, who's bravely fighting breast cancer. A portion of all proceeds will
be going to a local Cancer support center Breast Cancer Action Kingston.
MRM Records and Promotions have formed a new label
called Rock Angel Records and management company called Rock
Angel Music Management and all incorporated under Rock Angel Music
ProductionsMySpace.
Their new websites will be up and running in the near future.
Vancouver rockers State of Shock are on
the verge. "Money Honey" One of radio's biggest Canadian hits of the year
has been nominated for three Canadian Radio Music Awards. The 11th annual
show will feature a performance by State of Shock on March 8, 2008 at The
Royal York Hotel. The Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA) has a reputation
for introducing rookies like Avril Lavigne, Nelly Furtado, Remy Shand,
Nickelback and Sum 41. State of Shock will also rock outdoors at Downtown
Kingston Market Square during FebFest on February 8, 2008 MySpace.
Avril Lavigne "The Best Damn Tour" on April
8, 2008 at the Kingston Regional Sports & Entertainment Centre. Doors
7pm. Pre-sale tickets available 10am ET on Friday, January 18th to 12pm
ET on Thursday, January 24th at
www.avrillavigne.com.
To order Pre-sale tickets, you need a Pre-sale Access Code, which is sent
to Avril's Crossbonez fan club members only. If you are not a registered
Crossbonez member yet, head to Avrillavigne.com now to sign up! You will
receive your code within two hours of signing up! Public tickets go on
sale starting at 10am ET Monday, January 28 www.kingstonrsec.com.
Singer/songwriter
Dale Goodie has released
the second single from his forthcoming cd They Died With Pride titled "More
Than You". It's a beautfiful ballad well worth the listen on his MySpace.
Crackerman will be hosting a benefit for
the Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library in
memory of it's founder the late Wally High at Stoney's, 165 Ontario Street.
8pm to closing time on Saturday, February 9 2008. Bring your Instruments
and/or cheque that will be donated to the M.I.L.L..
Wally High, a recognizable face within the
local music scene since the early 80s passed away January 2, 2008. Wally
may be best known as the organizer of A Joe Show; a benefit for the M.I.L.L.
(Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library) in memory of
his friend and fellow musican Joe Chithalen who died from an anaphylactic
reaction to peanuts in 1999. Wally High's most recent band was Wally High
and the Non Prophets which can be found on MySpace.
Wally had been battling cancer for several months. He was 59. Wally is
resting at the James Reid Funeral Home Cataraqui Chapel, 1900 John Counter
Blvd on Monday, January 7th and Tuesday, January 8th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
A Celebration of Wally's life will be held Wednesday, January 9th at the
Cathedral Church of St. George (King St. East at Johnson St., Kingston)
beginning at 2pm with internment at the Harrowsmith Cemetery. Donations
in Wally's honour can be made to Camp Trillium - Garratt's Island or to
the Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Lending Library - Kingston
Branch for the purchase of new Instruments.
4 Kingston area bands have advanced to Bodog
Battle Toronto Regional Finals for a shot at a $1 Million recording
deal. At Jeff Healey's Roadhouse, 56 Blue Jays Way on February 14, 2008
it's
A-DRIFT and Revmatic while Ianspotting and Sum
Thin Ugly perform on February 15. Doors 6pm. $15 Tickets available
from the bands and http://battle.bodoglife.ca/home.
Two-step on over to MySpace and check out The
Cherry Mascots. They're from Amherstivew so it's okay to get up and
dance www.myspace.com/thecherrymascots.
With the addition of Jay "Hopps" Hopkins on guitars
during the summer of 2007, Kingston rockers Revmatic have written
and recorded a new cd titled "Cold Blooded Demon". This is the band's 3rd
studio album that contains ten tracks and a release party is slated for
Smijie's on February 23, 2008. Revmatic have also qualified to appear in
round two of Bodog Battle Kingston which will be held January 2, 2008 at
Stages www.revmatic.com.
"They Died With Pride" is ranked in Canada on MediaBase
and climbing. It has been played numerous times on Kingston's Lite 104.3
FM alone and their request lines are ringing off the hook. This amazing
heartfelt single by Dale Goodie can be heard and downloaded from
his MySpace.
Singer/Songwriter
Chris Koster has launched
his new-look website www.chriskoster.ca.
The site features a warm welcoming message plus plenty of rich content
including videos, downloads, a gallery and tour schedule.
I Hate Sally's new EP was released December
11, 2007 on Underground Operations; the cd features 3 IHS songs and 3 by
GFK. Online and mail-order available. Visit www.ihatesally.com.
The Tragically Hip will be performing the
inaugural concert at the Kingston Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre,
1 Barrack Street on Saturday, February 23rd. Proceeds from this show will
benefit the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and Camp Trillium. Tickets for the
show go onsale to the public on Friday, December 14 at 10:00am www.kingstonrsec.com
or toll-free 1-877-KLIVE99 (1-877-554-8399). For Registered Users of thehip.com,
there is an exclusive presale starting on Wednesday, December 12 10:00am
through to Thursday, December 13 11:59pm. Visit thehip.com
for more details or to become a Registered User.
Hailing from Metro Amherstview, Severence
will rock your senses with heart pounding, face melting metal. Check out
their music, blog and shows at
www.myspace.com/severencecanada.
Severence
will be performing December 20, 2007 with Society's Sorrow, Afterfire
and Fall to Ashes at Time To Laugh Comedy Club, 394 Princess Street.
All-Ages/19+ 8-midnight show doors 7pm cover $5.
Acoustic performer Jay Smith (affectionately
known to his friends simply as Smitty) has launched a variety of videos
of his original songs plus impressive Matchbox 20, Green Day and Pearl
Jam covers. You can watch and listen at www.youtube.com/SMITTYkingston.
Salvation Army benefit show at Elixir Nightclub,
14 Garrett Street on Thursday, December 20 2007 featuring: Chris Brown,
The Blue Lake Stars, Music Maul, Weeping Tile-acoustic, The H'Acappella's,
Luther Wright / Emily Fennell / Dan Whiteley and more guests! $20 at
the door or $15 advance tickets at Elixir and www.lutherwright.com.
Doors 7pm All-Ages/19+ event.
Saturday, December 1st the Mulberry School Annual
Winter Fair, 25 Markland Street will highlight a Café, children's
crafts, a faculty puppet show, artisan vendors, silent auction and live
music: (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) Chris Frank and Irish session musicians;
(1-1:30 p.m.) Spencer Evans; (1:30-2 p.m.) Gary Rasberry;
(2-2:30 p.m.) Wendy Luella Perkins; (2:30-3 p.m.) Kyra and Tully.
www.mulberryschool.net.
Sunday, November 25th Support Our Troops! DaisyTrain
LIVE with Dale Goodie performing his single "They Died With Pride"
and comedian, guest Dave Hudson MC at Joy Night Club, 178 Ontario
Street presented by
Kingston & District Civitan Club with proceeds
raised going to Operation Santa Claus, a highly successful program that
sends deployed Canadian Forces members a Christmas gift package filled
with items in addition to letters and Christmas cards from school children
and loved ones. Special mentions to Print Three (posters), Kingston Sound
Works (sound) and Tim O'Sullivan (lighting). Joy Night Club has graciously
rented a bus for the night that will shuttle between the venue and CFB
Kingston. Pick-up times from CFB Kingston will be start at 6:45pm and a
second run at 7:30pm. The pick-up locations are Kingston Military Family
Resource Centre, Vimy Kitchen and McNaughton Barracks Parade Square (bus
stop shelter). The return shuttle will leave Joy Night Club at 11:15pm
and 11:45pm. $8 Advance Tickets on sale at Kingston Guitar Shop (95 Clarence
St.), The Jungle (123 Princess St.), Renaissance Music (1057 Midland Av.)
and Brian's Record Option (381 Princess St.). $10 at the door; opens 6:30pm,
show starts 7:30pm. 19+ Age of Majority ID required.
www.citylifeontario.com/civitan.
Emily Fennell will be recording material
for her forthcoming live cd during her Friday, November 23 2007 show at
The Merchant Tap House, 6 Princess Street. The anticipated street date
will be in time for Christmas 2007.
Saturday, November 24th is the first annual "PRETTY
IN PINK" party to support breast cancer research and awareness. Dj
Tyrell will be spinning the best in hip hop, house and top 40. The
party will be hosted in The Mix NIghtclub (Philthys basement), it will
be decorated all pink so all guests are encouraged to wear pink as well.
There will be prizes and giveaways from local business in downtown kingston.
Tickets are only $5 and are available at Philthys anytime or you can call
Brittany at 613-329-2173.
A-DRIFT, Betablokka, Cherub, Confined Spaces,
Dreadful Days, Gentlemens Club, Ianspotting, Kickstand, Lights Over Acadia,
Revmatic, Smaller On You and Sum Thin Ugly advance in the Bodog
Battle Kingston and will "Impress The Judges" on January 2, 2008 at Stages
Night Club, 390 Princess Street. K-Rock 105.7 Rewards
Members get in free or $10 tickets at Bodog
Battle. All-Ages / 19+ event.
The December Social CD Release Show with
guests The Boston Bluefish and many opening acts at The Time to Laugh Comedy
Club, 394 Princess Street on December 28, 2007. The December Social new
CD "Talos IV" and merchandise will be available at this show. 8pm-midnight
All-Ages show, $7 at the door. Preview the tracks on MySpace.
