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THIS WEEK: June 29 to July 5th, 2009 Updated:June 30, 2009

Date Performer Details ( Scroll down to rest of calendar)
Thurs 2 July
8:30 pm
Erin Costelo

Arun Pal

Barzin
Erin: Jazz / Experimental / Pop "NEW CD to be released in May 2009!"
Arun: “To call Arun Pal prodigiously talented is an understatement,” said Errol Nazareth, music journalist (CBC Radio).


Barzin: Indie / Folk Rock / Alternative
Fri 3 July
8:30 pm
The Monster Show
Whaletooth
Monster: country, soul, funk, rock & roll.
Whale: Pop / Rock / Indie
Mercy: “The high-energy pop is punctuated with dandy New Wave harmonies, clever lyrics and enough guitar edge to hold the interest of those of us who winced the first time synthy keyboards took over the airwaves.” -Ken Simmons, The Telegram
Sat 4 July
8:30 pm
Justin Rutledge
special guest
Carina Round
Americana / Country / Roots Music
Favorite Son of the 6-String Nation
Carina: from howling siren, to the performer of ethereal confessional tales, as she dismantles the concept of musical tags by abruptly reinventing herself from song to song.
Sun 5 July
4:20 pm
Gypsophilia ( early set for the kids ) from Halifax,
Blacksheep favourites, highest recommendation possible., one of Canada's most exciting up and coming bands!

mixing gypsy jazz with klezmer, funk, classical music, indie rock, and bebop,

NEXT WEEK and beyond

Thurs 9 July
8:30 pm
Tiiu ( ON)
Amy Campbell ( NS)
Ian Foster (NFLD)
Tiiu - blacksheep veteran
Amy: Folk / Shoegaze / Indie
Ian: A finalist for the International Songwriting Competition and 4-time MusicNL nominee (including SOCAN Songwriter of the Year for his song “Troubadours”), Foster has proven himself as an up-and-coming writer in Canadian
Fri 10 July
8:30 pm
Steve Poltz
David Baxter
Gospel / Chinese pop / Black Metal

STEVE: co-wrote the longest-running song on the Billboard Top 100 (Jewel’s “You Were Meant for Me”), had a debut solo album that earned three and a half stars in Rolling Stone, and was awarded the title of “San Diego’s Most Influential Artist of the Decade” at the San Diego Music Awards. What you end up with is one of the most engaging, twisted, and prolific songwriters of our time —

David: Roots Music / Folk / Country
Sat July 11
8:30 pm

Valery Gore
special guest:
Aaron Nazrul and the Boom Booms
Valery: classically trained musican whose words and music transcend emotions, force you to gear-down and listen, feel.

Aaron et. al. : Folk / Latin / Soul
Fri 17 July
8:30 pm
The Warped 45's
with s/g:
Andrew DeVillers
and
The Wind Up Radio Sessions
45's: Northern Ontario roots-rock outfit blends melancholy and joy, anger and honesty

The Warped 45s are one of the: "Top 10 best bets for Canadian Music Week: Thursday Night" The National Post , Brad Frenette March 12, 2009

Andrew: Rock / Indie / Americana
Sat 18 July
8:30 pm
Anthony Toner (Ireland)

special guest:
Kenny Voita (Tucson)
Irish News, March 29: 'Superbly played, literate and melodic songs'
Anthony has played the blacksheep before to hushed and admiring fans... come see some magic...
Tues 21 July
8:30 pm
The Hidden Cameras long-awaited debut Blacksheep performance, highly recommended!
Thurs 23 July
8:30 pm
The Kingmakers
special guests:
Chris Page
and
Great Bloomers
Kingmakers: Rockabilly, jump blues, swing, jive, country jumbo
Chris:equal parts punk, rock and folk,
Bloomers: “Playing rollickin' piano-based country-tinged college rock, Great Bloomers astound with subtlety - delicious hooks, stunning harmonies, expert musicianship, songwriting well beyond their years and a wry sense of humour ...” I Heart Music
Fri 24 July
8:30 pm
The Bakefield Stomp
Locals Only!
(just kidding )
their much-anticipated return tour
- A Beer Brothel Funkathon
Sat 25 July
8:30 pm
The Re-Mains (Australia)
plus s/g's: The Bushpilots
The Re-Mains: ..If you like the hair-rising-on-the-back-of-your-neck excitement of hearing a banjo roar into high gear, the foot-stomping sound of bush- rock and back-road ballads from everywhere in Australia, from inner-city dives to desert gold mines and remote stations, you have to see this band! .
Bushpilots: Akin to a ‘65 Chevy pickup with Ontario plates careening down a series of mountain switchbacks with no brakes, and making it to the bottom unscathed, The Bushpilots are in their seventh year of burning up stages in Eastern Canada with their particular brand of barnstorming rock and roll.
Sun 26 July
8:00 pm
Chris Kirby
Steve Marriner
Mary Milne
Chris: Blues Pop and Soul from "the ROCK"
Steve: Blues / rock music / soul
Mary: Indie Folk
Thurs 30 July
8:30 pm
O'Darling
with special guests:
Serial Numbers
and
Patrick LePoidevin
Ambient / Lyrical / Pop

described as "...an acoustic fairytale with pop sensibility...". Their exceptional musicianship and thoughtful songwriting, paired with contrasting but perfectly blended personalities make this band a visual and sonic feast

Montreal jazz/classical vocal acrobats
Fri 31 July
9:00 pm
Tyler Kealey
CD Release
with s/g

Kevin Hearn
Tyler: is a talented blues/jazz/pop pianist and singer who has also played bluesfest.

Kevin: His style defies easy definition, but his own choice is to term it “Avant-Rock,” “rock music that pushes the boundaries of common composition and performance
member of The Barenaked Ladies
Sat 1 Aug
8:30 pm
That's the Spirit
The Rough Sea
Winchester Warm
Spirit: Live, a combination of musician luminaries round out the band's compelling, unique performance, including Nicholas Dyson on trumpet, Tom Thompson on pedal steel and rhodes organ, Brennan Pilkington on drums and Simon Wright on bass.
Rough:Folk / Punk / Experimental
Winchester: "The surprise of the night was dynamic duo Winchester Warm. Jon Pearce (Poorfolk/Soiree) on acoustic guitar/vocals and Matt Godin on drums/vocals was all this band needed to produce a tight, full-band sound. Having only heard a couple songs online within minutes I was smitten by their tandem vocals and emotive (but not mushy) lyrical sensibilities..." Amanda Putz - CBC Radio 3
Sun 2 Aug
8.00 pm
Madison Violet Madison Violet (aka Madviolet) are a Toronto based duo, consisting of Lisa MacIsaac (vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin) and Brenley MacEachern (vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica). Together, they've been touring the globe non-stop for 9 years, from Antigonish to Australia, Geneva to Grenada. Collectively they've racked up a fan following who love their shows because of their way to make people feel like they're sitting at a campfire, roasting marshmallows with their friends.
Thurs 6 August
8:30 pm
The Gertrudes
Dan Kosub
and
Rueben deGroot
Gertudes: Banjo picker, Annie Clifford, had a dream about The Gertrudes. She told guitar picker, Greg Tilson, about the dream and he picked up the phone and called up all The Gertrudes in her dream. The Gertrudes then assembled themselves in the Kingston School of Music, and made beautiful music together. The rest, as they say, is history.

Dan: "Dan Kosub has a voice that sounds very established for such a young cat. His reflective debut album Reservoir is a magnificent display of gifts." - Fensepost.com

Reuben: Folk Rock / Americana / Jazz
Fri 7 August
9:00 pm
The Polytones
and
The Human Statues

and
The Free Press
Polytones: Rock / Pop / Showtunes
Statues:Folk Funk

Free: "Like a fine wine or a wooden guitar, A hunk of French cheese or a Cuban cigar, Maturity counts in a rock ‘n’ roll star." Loudon Wainwright III
Sat 8 Aug
8:30 pm
Prescott
with s/g's
Adam Puddington
Taylor Mitchell
Prescott: A sweet distillation of family tradition with an alternative sound. Prescott is Kaylen and Kelly Prescott, a brother and sister duo, third generation musicians. They carry the tradition of performing through both sides of the family

Adam: one of Almonte's golden sons. Rural Canadiana seeps into his songs, infusing his lyrics with the curious beauty of rivers, wildlife, rosaries and trains.

Taylor: Taylor Mitchell is an 18-year-old singer songwriter whose engaging vocal style and captivating lyrics belie her young age. Praised by such Canadian luminaries as Lynn Miles, Justin Rutledge, and Michael Johnston, Taylor has just finished work on her debut full-length recording - a collection of mostly original songs that showcases a range of styles, from folk to country-rock to pop, and reflects the diversity of her talent.
Thurs 13 Aug
8:30 pm
Bill Bourne
with s/gs: Wickham Porteous
and
Jasmine Ohlhauser
aka: the Bop Ensemble
Bill Bourne is - 'A one man tour de force - who sings, plays guitar and writes with deep soul.' - Mike Regenstreif / Tom Russell
all together: the Bop Ensemble
Three forces of nature meet in Bop Ensemble, a Canadian super-group featuring folk legends Bill Bourne and Wyckham Porteous, along with up-and-coming singer-bassist Jasmine “Jas” Ohlhauser. Combining Bourne’s grit, Porteous’ warmth, and Jas’ energetic devilry, the three manage to catch lightning in a bottle.
Wyckham: triple Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee 2008
Fri 14 Aug
9:00 pm
The Death of Apollo
The Murder Plans
The Angry Parrots
and s/g's:
Gobble Gobble
Apollo: Folk Rock / Punk / Garage
Murder: Indie / Rock / Other
Parrots: Psychedelic / Post punk / Indie
Gobble: freak folk, chiptune, garage, modern classical and weirdo electronic
Sat 15 Aug
8:30 pm
Carolyn Mark
with s/g
Sun Bear
Jim Kimo West
Carolyn: Country / Folk / Roots Music
Jim: Hawaiian / Acoustic / Other ~ ~ ~ Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar-Kimo Style!!
Sunday 16 Aug
5pm outdoors - 8pm indoors
The Wooden Sky
Campfire Tour
dIndie / Folk Rock / Black Metal
Thurs 20 Aug
8:30 pm
Nudie and the Turks "If you've ever bemoaned the horrible state of what passes for country music these days, throw a few bucks to Nudie and the Turks and get their CD. You won't regret it." -Penquin Eggs
Fri 21 Aug
8:30 pm
Creaking Tree String Quartet Juno Nominees:
Technically dazzling outfit uses fingerboards to leap stylistic boundaries and fuse intricate styles. The result is a smartly intellectual and yet deeply moving sound that's a true Canadian original: jazz forms sliding over a rootsy bluegrass base, with flashes of chamber music, reverence and avant-garde experimentation.
Sat 22 Aug
9:00 pm
John Punch Band

CD Release
Catchy, energetic, foot-tapping and beat-driven .
Thurs 27 Aug
8:30 pm
John Allaire
Bill Toms
Lindsay Jane
John: "...the next Canadian music legend" Penguin Eggs Magazine
"...perfect barroom cool" Canadian Musician Magazine

Bill: amasing songwriter and guitar player (ex-The Houserockers) -has played with: The Band, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Little Feat and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Lindsay Jane: Winnipeg singer/songwriter, guitarist, former member of The Wyrd Sisters.

Fri 28 Aug
9:00 pm
The Habit Indie / Pop / Soul

"Hot sounds, great lyrics, and that notorious It factor...The Habit throws a hip-shaker of a party with every show." - Ottawa Citizen
Sat 29 Aug
8:30 pm
Wakefest 2009!!
Alexis O'Hara
Mia Casa Theatre
CRUSH! Improv
Alexis: Goth / Lounge
Mi Casa Theatre's "Inclement Weather"
Fri 4 Sept
9:00 pm
Danny Michel Folk Rock / Experimental / Pop : "There's always money in the banana stand"

blacksheep favorite!!!
Sat 5 Sept
9:00 pm
Danny Michel Folk Rock / Experimental / Pop : "There's always money in the banana stand"

blacksheep favorite!!!
Thurs 10 Sept
8:30 pm
Tim Hus Alberta, singer-songwriter pal of Corb Lund, recommended

Tim Hus has a voice sweeter than a Husqvarna chainsaw and a list of songs longer than a Saskatchewan fence line!
Sat 12 Sept
8:30 pm
The Balconies
CD/Vinyl Release
with special surprise guests,
introducing a unique brand of girl/boy-fronted, harmonious, epic pop to new stages and ears across the country.
Sun 13 Sept
8:30 pm
Po'Girl
wit s/g's
Girlyman
Roots Music / Indie / Jazz
Fri 18 Sept
8:30 pm
O-Town Hoedown 2009
Ken Workman and the Union
Lynne Hanson
Trevor Alguire
Ken et al: "Workman's originals are personal tales with a lot of big picture wisdom to take away from each song" - Fateema Sayani - The Ottawa Citizen

Lynne: Americana / Roots Music / Folk porch music with a little Texas red dirt

Trevor: "A surehanded album of country rock in the vein of Steve Earle and Tom Petty, Alguire has found just the right voice for his tales of world weary travellers and lonely wanderers.****(out of 5) - Andrew Carver,The Sun.
Sat 19 Sept
8:30 pm
Amelia Curran
CD Release
Rock / Roots Music / Alternative
Sun 25 Oct
4:00 pm
Lynn Miles
Finest Kind
Missy Burgess
Annie Gallup
Katherine Wheatley
lYNN: WASHINGTON POST The evening's main revelation was canadian singer-songwriter Lynn Miles. She sang half a dozen songs, and every one boasted a glorious pop melody that rose and fell over surprising chord changes ..
100% of the ticket proceeds are going towards the creation of a courtyard garden at the just-being-built Queensway-Carleton Cancer Centre.
Sat 8 Oct
8:30 pm
Lina Allemano
in concert

plus s/g:
Trace Element
one of Canada's most innovative jazz trumpeters

Lina Allemano also a nominee for 2009 National Jazz Awards Trumpeter and Composer of the Year ...

S Shawn Rompré's jazz project
Sat 24 OCt
9:00pm
Rose Cousins
CD Release
PEI's darling daughter: Folk / Bluegrass
2008 East Coast Music Awards Nominee:
Folk Recording of the Year
and
Female Artist of the Year
Sat 31 Oct
9:00 pm
NQ Arbuckle
with special surprise guests
Nevilles voice acts as sandpaper making rough things smooth and smooth things rough. The loping rhythms are drenched in tasty cowboy guitar licks and create an urban wild west sound. The songs are lyrical and gritty and are snapshots of sweetness and loss seen through a few bottles of beer.
October date tba
8:30 pm
Beyond The Pale CD Release, , world-class Klezmer ensemble, highest recommendation possible

"Best Instrumental Group" at the 2005 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Beyond the Pale is one of Canada’s leading acoustic-roots fusion ensembles. Energetic and explosive, their genre-defying sound is inspired by a wide range of cross-cultural influences, from Balkan, Klezmer, Gypsy and Romanian music, to Bluegrass, Jazz, Reggae and Funk

To be re=scheduled
4:20 pm
Spooky Ruben

Spookey Ruben's Dizzy Playground Cross Canada Tour 2009
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kids under 12 (and over 75) Free
Students and teens (with ID) 1/2 price
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