Jay Funk Dawg

I hope you can get it together Luke.

Private campgrounds might be your best bet.

fun fun in the sun!

boom-bap!

Tues. June 19 Adam Olmstead www.agolmstead.com High Plains Drifter www.highplainsdrifter.ca DAKOTA TAVERN (Ossington & Dundas) 9:30 PM Adam Olmstead’s debut album, A.G.Olmstead, might just make a few waves over on Music Row. Adam’s lyrics and delivery will have 'em swearing he stepped out of the 1940’s, when tunes like these came with a good time guarantee. Impressed with Adam’s songwriting skill, veteran producer Alan O’Bryant also recognized the power in Adam’s vocal performance and enlisted the talent of members of the Grammy-award winning Nashville Bluegrass Band to create an album worthy of this great music. The result is sublime and fully satisfying. A.G.Olmstead captures the essence of the vintage song. Part poet, part country boy, Adam’s writing and vocal styles are reminiscent of old Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams records full of memorable tunes that range from flirty and frolicking ditties to heartfelt crooners. Nestled in the sweet spot between Bluegrass, Old Time and traditional Country Music, this album is extremely appealing from every angle. Adam crafts tunes from personal experience. He left his home in Eastern Canada as a teen, exploring the cities and back roads of North America, his old Kay jumbo bouncing in his arms as he played his way from one town to another, tune upon tune. Now 31, he has become an unassuming, charming man, easy to like, sure to recall your name. He can pick until sun up, never drop a lyric or repeat a song and is the last man standing at your party. He’s an awesome performer who moves everyone who has the good fortune to hear him play. Adam Olmstead’s new album will scratch your Old Time underbelly where it itches most. Take it for a spin and get ready to smile for a while... High Plains Drifter www.highplainsdrifter.ca High Plains Drifter is a rootsy funk-rock and world beat ensemble, whose dynamic live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Like imagery evoked by the mysterious quality of a traveling vagabond, High Plains Drifter is a collective of musicians traveling town to town bringing the energy of celebration to audiences everywhere. Leaning towards original roots, jazz, funk and world music, High Plains Drifter is a groove force that keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion. High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Herbie Hancock and Jimmy Buffet. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with a number of Canadian musicians including members of The Jimmy Swift Band, Slowcoaster, Wassabi Collective, The Chameleon Project & Slammin' Jack as well as young horn players, percussionists and turn-tablists.

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Hey everybody.... Intorducing the JOHANNAROO Festival, Saturday June 23rd out in Niagara Region. It starts officially at 4:20. Any questions, call Yo 289-241-8420. Come early and stay late. If you make crafts, bring them to display, barter, and sell. Kids are welcome Admission is free, but we have three bands to pay, so I'LL BE COLLECTING DONATIONS, (darn caps lock) and hoping it all balances. With such short notice, I'm hoping the grapevine will help spread the word so tell whoever you think will want to know. The directions to my house are easy. take the QEW to the Glendale exit at the foot of the Garden City Skyway. Head inland and turn left at Taylor Rd first light. Follow road up hill and mine is the first driveway on right. Camping is suggested for anyone from out of town. Sunday will be a chill day for chilling and making music and whatnot. Hope to see you there! Peace out, Yo

This youtube vid is actually the first I heard about web 2.0. Is this a new term people are using to describe the new powers of the net? I see cable and internet connection to now be one and the same in only a couple of short years. where do you think this is all leading?

I'm just getting a handle on this Web 2.0 thing... but the combination of Myspace, Facebook and the proliferation of messageboards combined with Youtube & other video streaming sites is certainly changing the face of the net. any commnets?

The Price is wrong bitch!

Have a great bunch of shows see you at OM:Retreat !!

Hey nice to see you last night C-towns... here's a last minute update: Tickets available at the Gate Adults: Weekend: $35 Saturday: $30 Sunday: $10 Camping $5/each Youth (11-17yrs): Weekend: $20 Saturday: $15 Sunday: $10 Camping $5/each Children 10 and under FREE Camping – Music – Art – Beer Garden – Supporting the Wetlands – Sunshine – Nature

enjoy!

Frissel and Breit rule! I believe they are friends... i heard that when Frissel was leaving Norah Jones' band, or declining to do a tour with her, he recommended Breit for the position.

Here's the Minesing schedule I pulled of the website... A great line up and great venue.. I'm psyched! *Minesing Unplugged Wetland Festival* Saturday June 16 & Sunday June 17, 2007 @ The Tiffin Centre for Conservation 8195 8th Line, Utopia, Ontario (NEAR BARRIE) Gates Open: Saturday at 11am, Sunday at 10am visit: http://www.minesingunplugged.ca/ for more info. Artist & Workshop Schedule Saturday Main Stage 12:00 - 12:30 Don Bray 12:40 - 1:10 Pat Robitaille 1:20 - 2:00 Matt Masters 2:10 - 2:50 Adam Olmstead 3:00 - 3:40 Old Man Luedecke 3:50 - 4:30 Dan Frechette 4:40 - 5:20 Greg Hobbs Trio 5:30 - 6:10 Suzie Vinnick 6:20 - 7:00 Sundowners 7:10 - 8:00 Irie Band 8:10 - 9:00 Hayes Carll 9:10 - 10:00 Lynn Miles 10:10 - 11:00 Luther Wright and the Wrongs Saturday Acoustic Glade Stage 12:00 - 12:40 Jake and Kyle Charron 12:50 - 1:30 Nicole Scott 1:40 - 2:20 Roman Riccio 2:30 - 3:10 Wetlands Rock!! with Don Bray, Luther Wright, Dan Frechette and Suzie Vinnick 3:20 - 4:00 For the Birds with Greg Hobbs, Corin Raymond, Treasa Levasseur, Hayes Carll 4:10 - 4:50 Back to Your Roots with The Irie Band, Old Man Luedecke, Lynn Miles and Matt Masters 5:00 - 5:40 Schomberg Fair 5:50 - 6:30 Pat Robitaille 6:40 - 7:20 Marc Ekins Sunday Main Stage 11:00 - 1:00 Singing Praises with Ken Whiteley, Ben Whiteley, Suzie Vinnick, Treasa Levasseur, Adam Olmstead, Corin Raymond, Luther Wright 1:10 - 2:00 Recycled Songs with Dan Frechette, Matt Masters, Corin Raymond, Greg Hobbs 2:10 - 3:00 Adam Olmstead with Guests 3:10 - 4:00 Ken and Ben Whiteley

Andru Branch in the studio (Lunnenbourg, NS) Andru Branch & Halfway Tree at Lee's Palace 1997

There is an interesting article in Macleans by a Canadian writer who claims the producer stole her book's title, key situations and theme. I think the article is called "How I got screwed by the 40 year old virgin" no comment on the movie... yet

now EVOLVE Festival is one of the only camping festival options

scrach bastid - get up mix

As one of the Evolve festival organizers, I have been hearing many great bookings for this year's Shoreline festival... Joel Plaskett, Xavier Rudd even Ron Sexsmith, however in recent weeks I have been alarmed that they had still yet to announce their line up. Anyways looks like they are pulling the plug on this year. see: http://www.shorelinefestival.com/

FRI. JUNE 29th REGGAE SHOWCASE ~after party for Antibalas & Sean Kuti & Egypt 80~ GUISTO & THE WEST COAST ALL-STARS (feat members of Wassabi Collective) http://www.myspace.com/gistowassabi http://www.myspace.com/kootsroots1 plus MUVA SOUND SYSTEM www.muva.ca Jbass & Raffa of RESIN8TORS www.myspace.com/resinators I.AN.EYE www.ianeye.ca/ Tanya P DJ Rollin Cash www.hotpierecords.com REVERB, 651 Queen St. W $10 after 11pm, $5 with Caned Food Donation

yes this is perfect festival for the kiddies

High Plains Drifter Live! ~ as a part of Urban Revival ~ Tuesday, June 12, 2007 ~12:30 www.highplainsdrifter.ca High Plains Drifter will be: Ryan Mercier (Fat Jebus) - drums Tony Rage - bass Jay Cleary - guitars & vocals ~ plus special guest MCs ~ this show is FREE ~

right on dood.. you made it !