kc 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Join Col. Bruce Hampton for his first Canadian shows since 2004 with an all-new, all-Canadian band! with special guests: DIESEL DOG Colonel Bruce Hampton: vocals & guitar with: Mike Bowell: guitar Chris Cawthray: drums & percussion Paul Neufeld: organ & keyboards Friday May 7th Toronto, ON – venue TBA (presented by NuFunk) Saturday May 8th Hamilton, ON – This Ain’t Hollywood (presented by Ken Inouye) Col. Bruce Hampton has been making music since he formed his first band in 1963 and has been in constant motion ever since leaving a trail of memorable live performances with his many bands, including The Late Bronze Age and Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit. Along the way he appeared in the movie "Sling Blade" as the poet and band manager Morris and starred in (Phish’s) Mike Gordon's cult classic "Outside Out" as a mystical guitar “outstructorâ€. In the late 80s, Bruce formed The Aquarium Rescue Unit, arguably the most-influential jamband of all time. The ARU tore up stages all over North America for the better part of the decade, and when Bruce disbanded the Unit in favour of his Fiji Mariners ensemble, the various members spiraled out into the jamband world, landing in the Allman Brothers Band, the Dead and Widespread Panic, to name a few. An infrequent visitor to Canada, Hampton was last seen in 2004 at Hamilton’s Pepperjack Café with The Codetalkers and ARU/Dead/WSP guitarist Jimmy Herring. His return to Canada was put in motion by Toronto drummer Chris Cawthray, a longtime admirer of Hampton’s, and colleague of many of Bruce’s past sidemen. Hampton returns to Canada to launch his latest collaboration, an outerspaceways organ trio led by drummer/percussionist Chris Cawthray and featuring Juno award winners Mike Bowell on guitar and Paul Neufeld on organ and keyboards. weblinks: www.colbruce.com www.nufunk.ca www.thisainthollywood.ca www.chriscawthray.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
questcequecest? 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Funny, I always pictured Col. Bruce playing keys... an ass of u and me, I say! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarahbelle 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 ooh he played at CTMF a little while back didn't he? What a show! Hope to make it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-towns 166 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Professor Louie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backbacon 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Looking forward to it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2010 This is next week, everyone go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nibbler 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2010 the Colonel playing in the Hammer = AWESOME! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 Also looking forward to seeing Diesel Dog at This Ain't... Fat Cats went over really well and no doubt the dog will rule too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Low rain 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 how much are tickets, and are there advanced tickets kc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schwa. 11 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 how much are tickets, and are there advanced tickets kc? from the poster: Advance tickets 12$ available at Dr. Disc or This Ain't Hollywood. Doors open 9pm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Low rain 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 oh lol, thanks Schwa, didn't even notice that. oops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edger 107 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 If you're on the fence and can make this happen do yourself a favour and GO!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schwa. 11 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 no worries, low. I WAS on the fence for this show but decided that it was pretty much unmissable at that price Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
questcequecest? 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 This Ain't Hollywood does NOT have tickets at this time. I asked the ladies there at least three times if they could simply 'have a look', but they were 100% certain it's a first come, first served show. No tix. "If there are advanced tickets, they're probably available online."So what's the scoop, kc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prost 1 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Do you think I will be able to get in late night? I have a previous engagement, but I'm hoping to swing by and catch the last set. Will I be turned away? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Large Marge 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Don't think I can make the show (dang it... this will be epic!) but Cohen and I will definitely be accepting visitors in the pre-hours if anyone would like to stop by. Also, I've got lots of heady crash space if anyone is considering coming in from outta town. I'm about a 15 minute walk from the venue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schwa. 11 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 hey Marge!!! I'm well overdue to meet the little fella. I'll come into town early for a visit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousepad 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 hey Marge!!! I'm well overdue to meet the little fella. I'll come into town early for a visit Hey Mama! Me too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 They don't have tickets no, but they will this eve. I'll put your name at the door questcequecest for the advance ticket price since you made the trip. Don't worry about getting down beforehand. Sorry about the confusion. Tickets are also available online at www.thisainthollywood.ca On another note.. check this preview on a new documentary coming out on Bruce... Brings it all home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
questcequecest? 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 No worries, and thanks! Could you put me down for 3? One's for Schwa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schwa. 11 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Are there tickets at Dr. Disc still? A stub-venir would be nice for this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) not til this eve. There will be stubs for sure though. If you buy them online, you'll get a stub at the door when you enter. Edited May 6, 2010 by Guest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Large Marge 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 hey Marge!!! I'm well overdue to meet the little fella. I'll come into town early for a visit Hey Mama! Me too! Sweet. Lemme know what time you're coming in... should I grab some grub for a pre-show bbq? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
