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Hi Folks,
Yes, it's now February. I'll start off with some interesting facts about Nova Scotian weather, if you don't mind... Did you know that N.S. is the only province in Canada where the average temperture in any given month is ABOVE zero!?! It's true. Seems odd, right? Southwestern B.C. is pretty warm but don't forget, B.C. is a huge province and most of it is freezing in the winter. Us? The coldest month is this one - February - and the average temp is .2 degrees ABOVE zero. Well... maybe this year will be an exception - either that or we're in for a hell of a warm spell in the next couple of weeks...
That's a long way of saying, "it's awfully cold out there these days!" but at least it's a short month.
Here's a reminder that Andrea Wittgens and Gillian Boucher are playing this coming Sunday night (7th). It's going to be a very "cabaret-like" night with two of the most talented women you're ever going to see on the same stage. Tickets are $15. Show time is 9 PM. Here's some YouTube video from Andrea... If you would like to be on the guest list for this show, email me back and I'll let you know if you've won tickets...
I'd also like to remind you that The Bop Ensemble will be at our joint in a couple of weeks...
Last year The Bop Ensemble famously played an open mic thing at the Seahorse Tavern - blew the room away - and then walked down Argyle Street where they bumped into me. After some great conversation, I discovered they weren't doing anything the next night (Canada Day) and offered to give them our stage if they felt like playing a show. We had no time to promote it, or sell tickets, so the band played for food and drink...
Well, the word spread around town and damn if we didn't just about fill the room! Wyckham Porteous and Bill Bourne are extremely talented and well-known players in the West Coast folk world, who's careers span decades. Add to those two veterans the amazing young Jasmine Ohlhauser on bass and you've got a band that will make your jaw drop.
This act is the real deal, people. Take a look at this performance footage and try to tell me that this isn't completely fabulous!
They'll be at The Carleton on Sunday, February 21st. Tickets are only $15. I can barley wait...This band is brilliant, by the way... If you're on the fence, I'll be guest-listing a few people for this one. Just let me know (by return email) you're interested and - if there's room - I'll put you on the list. First come, first served, thank you very much!
Should also officially announce that James Keelaghan is coming on March 8th...
We are pleased, proud and happy to report that James Keelaghan will be playing The Carleton Music Bar & Grill on Monday, March 8th. show time is 9 PM and tickets are $25...
Dave Marsh, the award-winning American music critic and historian (and feature writer for Rolling Stone Magazine) not so long ago stated that James Keelaghan is “Canada’s finest songwriter.” Those few but powerful words of praise say it all about an artist who continues to set the bar at a lofty height.
James is a native Calgarian but calls Winnipeg his home - at least for now. A songwriter with 11 albums under his belt (the newest, House of Cards, was released in October of last year), he's traveled the world plying his craft and, as a result, has become, if not Canada's finest songwriter, certainly one who's at the top of that very heady list.
Songs and stories - those are the elements of a great performance and James Keelaghan always delivers a great performance.
Tickets for all performances can be had by calling The Carleton Music Bar & Grill at 902.422.6335. Dinner reservations are recommended for preferred seating...
SHOW UPDATES
Valentine's Day with Jessica Rhaye (no cover!) is rapidly filling up with reservations... We'll have some lovely meal specials on that night and Jessica's band is icing on the proverbial cake. Yum...
Joel Plaskett's Music Therapy Benefit on Monday, February 22nd is SOLD OUT!
Gordie Johnson's show on Wednesday, March 3rd is getting close to a sell out...
I also encourage all of you to attend the Halifax For Haiti benefit at the Metro Centre on Monday, February 8th. Tickets are only $20 and the - very big - show starts at 7:30 PM. The cause is mighty and that's why virtually every name perfomer in the vicinity is on the bill! (Drum! Plaskett, Guthro, etc.)
Parting Comments
Thanks for all the feedback and personal experience stories regarding the city's handling of its winter parking issues. Makes me feel less alone and sharing the pain is therapeutic, too.
If you weren't at the Martyn Joseph show on Monday - and it wasn't sold out, so a LOT of you weren't - holy smokes! What a fantastic show! One of the best artists I've ever seen in a solo situation. He had a great time and I'm sure he'll be back sooner, rather than later. Don't miss it a second time!!! Wow...
Hope to see you out at some shows over the brutal winter. The Carleton is a warm, friendly place to be entertained in. I'll have some significant show announcements coming soon - stay tuned...
